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  • Talent Watch: Brett E. King-Ruley

    Brett E. King-Ruley is a cultural studies major with a minor in women and gender studies, who is graduating with top honors, a 4.0 GPA and a thesis project dissecting the cultural implications of daytime soap operas. Plus, he is

    posted April 25, 2013

  • Words to the Wise: Advice from Seniors

    Do you wish you could fast forward to senior year and give advice to yourself on how to do college?  We do, too, sometimes. So we’ve talked to a few seniors to see what advice they have for new students

    posted April 25, 2013

  • Unique Classes at Columbia

    Registration is open for fall and summer classes. You signed up for all your general education and major classes, but you wouldn’t mind taking something off the beaten path. Expand your mind and  consider signing up for these unconventional  classes

    posted April 24, 2013

  • Five Secret Study Spots on Campus

    Columbia is a juggernaut of energy, filled with lots of activities and loud personalities. But sometimes you need to actually get some work done. If you’re looking for a tucked away place on campus to get you through the rest

    posted April 12, 2013

  • Hollywood Calls: Semester in LA

    The palm trees and sunny streets of Los Angeles await you. All you need to do is apply for Semester in LA (SiLA), a program that is available to all Columbia students, regardless of major. The Bob Enrietto Scholarship—an award

    posted April 12, 2013

  • How to Conquer the Mid-Semester Slump

    Midterms have just wrapped up, and you feel like you just ran a marathon. But the race isn’t over yet—there’s still half a semester left! You aren’t alone. Everyone is tired and creatively exhausted. Here are four simple ways to

    posted March 26, 2013

  • Why You Should Study Abroad

      Have you always wanted to travel the world but just feel it isn’t an affordable option while you’re in college? Do you see flyers for programs that sound great, but you always miss the information meetings? There is no

    posted February 21, 2013

  • Talent Watch: Andrew Lazzara

    Check out Andrew’s work on Talent Pool.   Describe your work in three words. Fresh, Clear, Innovative   Tell us about any collaborations with fellow Columbia students. I’ve worked with a couple of other students through Talent Pool and helped them develop

    posted February 21, 2013

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  • Talent Watch: Quintin Puebla

    Quintin Puebla, is an interdisciplinary major with concentrations in Game Art and Art & Design entering his junior year. He’s also got a career-changing internship at The Field Museum this summer as a 2D/3D game artist. He got it by

    posted June 18, 2013

  • How To Get That Summer Internship

    The first step to getting an internship? Making the effort. It’s pretty much as simple as making an appointment to talk with your internship coordinator, visiting the portfolio center (open all summer), and getting to know your professors. Take the

    posted June 18, 2013

  • Hollywood Calls: Semester in LA

    The palm trees and sunny streets of Los Angeles await you. All you need to do is apply for Semester in LA (SiLA), a program that is available to all Columbia students, regardless of major. The Bob Enrietto Scholarship—an award

    posted April 12, 2013

  • Go On, Get that Summer Job

    Have you found your summer gig? If not, now is the time to pick that ripe job from the money tree, and get some good experience for your resumé while you’re at it. If you’re staying in Chicago and need

    posted April 11, 2013

  • Talent Watch: A.J. Young

    Check out A.J. Young’s portfolio on Talent Pool. A.J. Young, senior film and video major, scored big time when he won the Oscar Experience College Search. The contest asked contestants to submit a video answering the question, “What will you

    posted March 26, 2013

  • Join: PRSSA

    Are you looking to get an internship this summer but don’t know where to start? How about joining Columbia’s chapter of PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)? President of PRSSA and senior marketing major, Ashley Lavore, credits her involvement

    posted March 7, 2013

  • Interview Outfits: Do’s and Dont’s

    What you wear to a job interview will make a big impression on your potential employers. It will be one of the main ways that they remember you so make sure this first impression counts. Don’t lose out on a

    posted March 6, 2013

  • Talent Watch: Ting Shen

    Freelancing is difficult for anybody, but especially for newbies. But it isn’t impossible, and many students at Columbia are successfully freelancing, and even getting a decent income from it. Take Ting Shen. He’s a senior photography major who now works

    posted March 6, 2013

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  • Join: F Word

    Sophomore Keisa Reynolds, cultural studies major and president of the F Word, answers our questions on the provocative and political student group. How would you describe the F Word?  We are a group of folks from various walks of life

    posted April 25, 2013

  • International Interests

    Columbia’s International Student Organization helps to bridge that gap international students may face coming to Columbia from another country, but it’s also a great way for non-international students to make awesome friends, learn about other cultures and help with great

    posted November 28, 2012

  • Invitation to Open Dialogue: Healthy Language for Health and Wellness

    Join Student Communications for a rich and open discussion about using healthy language when discussing health and wellness issues.  We are inviting a professional counselor to a discussion that will take place on Friday, November 16th @ the Loft, 916

    posted November 12, 2012

  • Audition for Gender Fusions 8: This Week!

    Calling All LGBTQ Student Performers Wanna perform at Gender Fusions 8? Make it top notch! Bring it!  SONG. DANCE. DRAG. BURLESQUE. SPOKEN WORD. COMEDY. ETC. Auditions: Monday | March 12 | 3-6 pm Tuesday | March 13 | 7-9 pm Wednesday | March 14| 12-2 pm

    posted March 9, 2012

  • Tunnel of Oppression

    You have probably heard the saying “… Don’t judge a man until you have walked in his shoes.” Well, Multicultural Affairs’ diversity council One Tribe is bringing Columbia students an opportunity to get a glimpse of how life is for someone much different in gender, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation through the Tunnel of Oppression on March 14th and 15th.

    posted March 3, 2012

  • Upcoming Event: The Takeover

    The Takeover: Fit and Fabulous March 6th, 2012 6:00 p.m. Takeovers are a plot to oppress our Fabulousity. Imagine your typical hetero-by-default space, going about it’s own business when BAM, a group of hip rainbow folk show up and rock

    posted March 2, 2012

  • Upcoming Event: Under the Influence

    Performing the Masculine with Theatro Luna 618 S. Michigan Ave 4th floor March 10, 2012 1- 3:30 p.m. In this workshop, students work with autobiographical material and ensemble techniques to explore their own performances of gender identity within a group

    posted March 2, 2012

  • Voices: Being an Ally Means Being a Friend

    Written by Shahin Murray Being an ally means being a friend. Being an ally has had positive impacts on my life. Being an ally means being educated Being an ally supports the development of community and culture Allies are role

    posted February 17, 2012

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  • Talent Watch: Quintin Puebla

    Quintin Puebla, is an interdisciplinary major with concentrations in Game Art and Art & Design entering his junior year. He’s also got a career-changing internship at The Field Museum this summer as a 2D/3D game artist. He got it by

    posted June 18, 2013

  • Artists Tackle Sports

    The Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) wants you to think about photographs as more than smart-phone selfies and facebook wall posts. They hope to show you the photographic image as an art object that reflects you and me, our lives

    posted June 18, 2013

  • How To Get That Summer Internship

    The first step to getting an internship? Making the effort. It’s pretty much as simple as making an appointment to talk with your internship coordinator, visiting the portfolio center (open all summer), and getting to know your professors. Take the

    posted June 18, 2013

  • Zipline Pics!

    Hey Columbians, Check out pictures of you and your classmates flying down the zipline during Manifest! That was so fun. Go here!

    posted May 28, 2013

  • Manifest Flash Mob Takes over Daley Plaza

    Last Friday, a Manifest flash mob descended on Daley Plaza to promote Columbia’s urban arts festival on May 17. The show choir came singing out of the blue line stop and didn’t stop until they hit the plaza and the

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Main Stage Bands at Manifest

    The Manifest Main Stage always brings it, and this year is no exception. From punk to bluegrass to hip-hop, this year’s musical acts can’t be contained by just one genre. There will be a little something for everyone, starting with

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Join: SPB

    Getting involved with events at Columbia really is easier than you think. Just ask David McEachin, president of Columbia’s Student Programming Board (SPB), the group that produces Columbia events such as Biggest Mouth and the Manifest Main Stage. He says

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Unique Classes at Columbia

    Registration is open for fall and summer classes. You signed up for all your general education and major classes, but you wouldn’t mind taking something off the beaten path. Expand your mind and  consider signing up for these unconventional  classes

    posted April 24, 2013

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  • Attention Spring 2013 Graduates: Be sure to complete Exit Counseling and leave Columbia in good standing

    Congratulations spring graduates! Student Financial Services knows this is an exciting time and hopes you are as proud of your accomplishments here at Columbia as we are to have shared them with you.

    If you borrowed federal student loans during your time as a student, you must complete Federal Loan Exit Counseling before leaving Columbia in order to receive your diploma. Exit Counseling is an online tutorial, compiled by the Department of Education, which explains your “rights and responsibilities” as a borrower and also covers your repayment options after graduation.

    Visit the Leaving Columbia in Good Standing page for more information on the steps leading up to graduation and in completing Exit Counseling.

    Please feel free to Chat Live with SFS on Thursday, May 30th and Friday, May 31st regarding any of your questions about leaving Columbia in good standing! Simply visit the Chat Live link found at www.colum.edu/sfs.

    posted May 29, 2013

  • Undergraduate Open House Recap (April 6th, 2013)

    Thank you for attending our recent Undergraduate Open House on April 6th. We enjoyed having you on campus and we hope your day was all you expected. Below is a recap of some of the major points covered in the Student Financial Services session, as well as short links to additional information on each topic:

    posted April 8, 2013

  • Final U-Pass Fee for 2013-2014

    The final U-Pass fee for 2013-2014 has been determined and has increased. The new rate has increased to $130 for the academic year. This rate will remain constant for the entire academic year (2013-2014). The U-Pass is available to all Full-Time undergraduate and graduate students and the associated fee is included in your Full-Time tuition.

    posted April 5, 2013

  • Campus Card Services Available Again | Be Sure to Register Your Card Today!

    Great News! The Campus Card system upgrade is complete and the Campus Card services are back up and running.

    IMPORTANT: In order to continue use of your Campus Card you will need to register your card via the newly updated Online Card Office.

    posted April 1, 2013

  • Make Sure You Can Register On Time | Financial Holds Began March 11th

    In order to register for the upcoming semester, your student account must be in good standing. If a hold is placed on your account, you’ll be notified via Loopmail or by phone. Financial Registration Holds will begin on March 11th.

    Two simple steps will help you ensure a financial hold will not be placed on your account:
    1.Login to OASIS and select the Student Financial Services tab to view your Student Account Detail. Review your account to make sure all of your aid has been credited, you have completed all missing documents, and all payments have been received.
    2. If your aid has been credited and you have no missing documents, yet you still have a balance, visit SFS’s Payer Identity Plans page, and explore all of your payment plan options such as the In-School Payment Agreement.

    If you have any questions about Financial Registration Holds, please contact SFS.

    posted March 7, 2013

  • MAP Grant Announcement | Suspension of 2013-2014 MAP Awards Effective March 2nd

    The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced it will suspend funding for the 2013-2014 Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grants for all students whose initial 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not submitted by March 2nd.

    For additional information please visit the ISAC Suspension of Map Award Announcements page.

    posted March 1, 2013

  • Priority Deadline to Complete 13-14 FAFSA was February 1st

    The 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) became available on January 1st at www.fafsa.gov. The SFS Priority Deadline to complete your FAFSA was February 1st! Priority Deadlines are created to ensure you complete your FAFSA in time to receive all the financial aid you are eligible to receive.

    posted February 12, 2013

  • File your 2012 Taxes | Complete Step 2 of your 13-14 FAFSA

    At this point many of you have completed your 2013-2014 FAFSA online (Step 1). If you have not completed your 2013-2014 FAFSA be sure to do so today at www.fafsa.gov.

    It is now time for you to move to step 2, which is filing your 2012 taxes electronically with the IRS. The priority deadline for filing your 2012 taxes electronically is February 25th. To learn about tax incentives and free tax preparation services visit our Tax Incentive Information page.

    The final step of the 3-step process is to update your FAFSA online with the new IRS Data Retrieval Tool. You can complete this process by March 10th if you have completed the first two steps.

    Continue on to step 2 and stay on track!

    posted February 12, 2013

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  • Columbia’s Department of Exhibition and Performance Spaces Is Accepting Curatorial Proposals

    If you’ve ever wondered how to go about realizing your exhibition idea, Columbia’s Department of Exhibition and Performance Spaces (DEPS) is taking applications. Twice a year DEPS accepts new exhibition proposals for three on-campus galleries: C33, the Glass Curtain, and the Arcade. The next deadline for submitting a curatorial proposal is March 16th!

    posted January 14, 2012

  • Please Generate Art: Proposals Due January 20th

    PGA, or Please Generate Art, is a college-wide effort that unities students from all of Columbia’s graduate programs and showcases their work and creativity at Manifest, Columbia’s year-end urban arts festival. All current Columbia graduate students are eligible to submit a proposal to participate in the making of PGA 2012. Designers, performers, musicians, writers, builders, marketers and planners are all encouraged to submit their ideas and their talents.

    posted November 28, 2011

  • Columbia Will Launch an Online Commencement Ticketing System

    The 2012 commencement will be a ticketed event. Each graduating student will receive six tickets for family and friends. Among colleges and universities we surveyed, six tickets is a generous per graduate allotment. The online ticket confirmation system will go live in early Spring and physical distribution of tickets will take place in the weeks prior to the ceremony. Graduates must have completed their graduation audit to claim their tickets.

    posted November 22, 2011

  • Rosenblum Award Funds Graduate Students To Attend Professional Conferences

    The Rosenblum Award, made possible through the generosity of former Dean of Columbia’s Graduate School Dr. Lya Dym Rosenblum, was established to support Columbia’s graduate students who plan to present at or attend professional conferences related to their fields of study. These conferences provide opportunities to model professional practice while networking with peers.

    posted November 16, 2011

  • New Commencement Dates, Place for 2012

    As a result of the revision to the Spring 2012 academic calendar, Columbia’s Commencement weekend has been moved up two weeks and a new venue, The Chicago Theatre, has been selected to host the ceremonies.

    posted November 14, 2011

  • Graduation Block Party | Wednesday, November 16th

    Instead of shuffling between offices across campus to fill out your graduation application and complete your audit, take graduation photos, order graduation announcements, meet with your internship coordinator and learn about what happens to your loans after you graduate, you can familiarize yourself with Columbia’s graduation process at this year’s Graduation Block Party on November 16th from 1pm to 3pm in the Film Row Cinema | 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

    posted October 27, 2011

  • Arts Management Students Launch POP Culture Collective

    The Arts Management Network, a new graduate Arts, Entertainment and Media Management (AEMM) student organization formed last spring, has launched a school-wide multimedia production, the POP Culture Collective.

    posted October 21, 2011

  • Marginalia, A New Graduate Student Blog

    Columbia’s Graduate Student Services office, in partnership with fourteen current graduate students, have launched Marginalia, a blog designed to showcase the lives and works of Columbia’s graduate students.

    posted October 20, 2011

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  • What You Should Know About Plastic

    It’s weird that there was a time before plastic. Nowadays, you can’t buy much of anything that isn’t contained in plastic (Remember that frozen pizza you bought the other day? I bet it was wrapped in plastic). Plastic has helped

    posted April 18, 2013

  • Quit Smoking Today

    Smoking is a popular way of relieving stress and socializing, especially for students. However, this stress release is not long term and creates a cycle of dependence and addiction. We all know the health dangers of cigarettes, yet it can

    posted April 18, 2013

  • Rollin’ On the River: 5 Chicago River Activities

    Chicago comes alive when the weather finally starts to get warmer. The lakefront and beaches fill up with residents and tourists alike. Yet, many of us overlook the Chicago River, another great place to enjoy the warm weather. Here’s our

    posted April 18, 2013

  • Spring Forward: 5 Great Hikes Near Campus

    Spring is in the air…almost. Soon enough, it will be time to take back the streets and take long walks outside. Here are five hikes that are close, or easy to access, from the South Loop. You can enjoy a

    posted March 14, 2013

  • Do a Little Me-Search: Counseling Services

    Have you been feeling out of it lately? Overwhelmed by the city and schoolwork? Columbia’s Counseling Services might just be a great resource for you. They offer a variety of therapy options—all included in tuition. From counseling groups to couples

    posted March 13, 2013

  • Beware: The Hazards of Energy Drinks

    It’s that time again: the mid-semester slump. Energy levels are low and free time is scarce. You could find yourself reaching for an energy drink to just get through the afternoon…or stay up all night. But energy drinks and shots

    posted March 13, 2013

  • Soy and Rice: Too Much of a Good thing?

    So, you’re dating a vegan, going gluten-free, or just really into meatless chicken wings? That’s great, but there’s a few things you might want to know before you nosh. It turns out that some of the most popular wheat and

    posted February 18, 2013

  • Dorm Food To Fight the Cold

    Eating out is becoming less appetizing as we get a taste of the wrath of a real Chicago winter. Here are five ideas to heat up your dorm room this winter. All you need is a microwave. Cranberry Ginger Instant

    posted February 18, 2013

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  • Main Stage Bands at Manifest

    The Manifest Main Stage always brings it, and this year is no exception. From punk to bluegrass to hip-hop, this year’s musical acts can’t be contained by just one genre. There will be a little something for everyone, starting with

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Words to the Wise: Advice from Seniors

    Do you wish you could fast forward to senior year and give advice to yourself on how to do college?  We do, too, sometimes. So we’ve talked to a few seniors to see what advice they have for new students

    posted April 25, 2013

  • How to Conquer the Mid-Semester Slump

    Midterms have just wrapped up, and you feel like you just ran a marathon. But the race isn’t over yet—there’s still half a semester left! You aren’t alone. Everyone is tired and creatively exhausted. Here are four simple ways to

    posted March 26, 2013

  • Are You an OL (Orientation Leader)? Applications and Information Sessions

    Information Sessions In order to apply, you must attend one of the following information sessions: Monday, March 11th Hokin Hall | 623 S. Wabash Ave. 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12th Film Row Cinema | 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

    posted March 7, 2013

  • Join: Improv Club

    “I started in Fall 2011 as a freshman at Columbia, and I heard that the school had an improv club, so I joined right away,” explained Brielle Munizzi, President of the Columbia Improv Group. “It’s easily the highlight of my

    posted February 7, 2013

  • Glow Party Brings Back the 80′s

    Student Engagement knows how to throw a party. They, like, totally revived the 80′s at the annual Glow Party with some sweet jams and gnarly decorations, like massive rubix cubes and blacklights. It was totally bitchin’.

    posted February 7, 2013

  • Talent Watch: Meara Thierry

    Listen to Meara’s songs on Talent Pool.   Tell us a little about how you create music. Is there an instrument with which you feel most comfortable? Usually I’ll just be sitting on the couch or in my room and

    posted January 31, 2013

  • Is a Double Major Right for You?

    If you’re wondering what to do with that plethora of college-wide electives you’re collecting or have developed an interest in another academic program, consider taking on a double major.

    posted September 20, 2012

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  • Join: SPB

    Getting involved with events at Columbia really is easier than you think. Just ask David McEachin, president of Columbia’s Student Programming Board (SPB), the group that produces Columbia events such as Biggest Mouth and the Manifest Main Stage. He says

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Join: F Word

    Sophomore Keisa Reynolds, cultural studies major and president of the F Word, answers our questions on the provocative and political student group. How would you describe the F Word?  We are a group of folks from various walks of life

    posted April 25, 2013

  • Join: EPIC

    Virginia Baker, a junior fiction writing major and president of EPIC (Environmental Protection Initiative at Columbia) answers our questions about how Columbia’s student environmental advocacy group makes their impact felt across the city and how to join and what. Green

    posted April 12, 2013

  • Join: PRSSA

    Are you looking to get an internship this summer but don’t know where to start? How about joining Columbia’s chapter of PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)? President of PRSSA and senior marketing major, Ashley Lavore, credits her involvement

    posted March 7, 2013

  • Join: Ad Club

    If you’ve ever seen an episode of “Mad Men,” you know the world of advertising can be a pretty competitive business. And while styles and cigarette consumption have changed, the drive and passion of the industry still remains. That’s where

    posted February 21, 2013

  • Join: Improv Club

    “I started in Fall 2011 as a freshman at Columbia, and I heard that the school had an improv club, so I joined right away,” explained Brielle Munizzi, President of the Columbia Improv Group. “It’s easily the highlight of my

    posted February 7, 2013

  • Student Group: Columbinomicon

    Don’t be intimidated by their name, even if it is the marriage of “Columbia” and the “Necronomicon,” the book of the dead. Columbinomicon is a creative science fiction and fantasy-writing club at Columbia College that is open-minded and gives writers

    posted January 23, 2013

  • Who is Stevie Loop?

    Tucked snugly into the 3rd floor of the 916 S. Wabash St. building, is a department you may not have heard of, but you certainly come into contact with weekly: Student Communications. Whether it’s getting the newsletter in your inbox,

    posted December 7, 2012

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  • What to Show Your Parents During Manifest

    Manifest and Commencement means spending time with your family. To help you play the role of tour guide, we have come up with some fam-friendly activities to keep your ’rents fed, entertained and educated about your life at Columbia. Where

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Introducing Your 2013 Valedictorians

    Each year, Valedictorians are selected to address their graduating class during each commencement ceremony.  Students are selected for this honor based on sustained academic excellence and other outstanding accomplishments that contribute to life at Columbia, the community and/or the arts.

    posted April 16, 2013

  • Know Your Rights – Learn More About FERPA

    As a student, you have rights and at Columbia, we want you to know your rights. Columbia complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, by publishing an annual notice to students explaining your rights under the act in the college catalog and student handbook.

    posted September 16, 2012

  • Columbia’s Bookstore Offers In-Store and Online Options to Buy or Rent

    The Columbia bookstore provides students a convenient way to buy or rent their textbooks and other course materials. Located in the 624 S. Michigan Ave. building, the bookstore is the only textbook retailer that works directly with Columbia to provide a complete inventory of the books and other course materials required for Columbia’s courses.

    posted September 2, 2012

  • Legislative Changes to 2012-2013 Federal Student Aid

    There have been recent legislative changes for 2012-2013 Federal Student Aid. Click here for an overview of changes, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, which may impact your financial aid for the upcoming academic year. If you are affected we will also contact you directly.

    posted March 7, 2012

  • Summer and Fall 2012 Registration

    Registration begins on March 19th for continuing degree-seeking students for both summer and fall registration. In the past summer and fall registration were two separate dates, but this year continuing students will be able to register for both sessions concurrently.

    posted March 5, 2012

  • Graduation Announcements, Caps & Gowns and Diplomas

    Save the Date: End-of-the-Year Events Cap and Gown Distribution: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1st and 2nd 10am-7pm at The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct. Manifest Urban Arts Festival: Friday, May 4th Visit colum.edu/manifest for more details coming soon! Diploma

    posted February 14, 2012

  • Columbia Will Launch an Online Commencement Ticketing System

    The 2012 commencement will be a ticketed event. Each graduating student will receive six tickets for family and friends. Among colleges and universities we surveyed, six tickets is a generous per graduate allotment. The online ticket confirmation system will go live in early Spring and physical distribution of tickets will take place in the weeks prior to the ceremony. Graduates must have completed their graduation audit to claim their tickets.

    posted November 22, 2011

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  • Superior Interiors: Dorm Room Decor Contest

    We ran a contest last month to find out who had the most stylish room in the residence halls. What we found was that students are designing on a budget and in a small space with a personal panache that

    posted February 21, 2013

  • Dorm Food To Fight the Cold

    Eating out is becoming less appetizing as we get a taste of the wrath of a real Chicago winter. Here are five ideas to heat up your dorm room this winter. All you need is a microwave. Cranberry Ginger Instant

    posted February 18, 2013

  • Super Interiors Contest: Dorm Room Decor

    If your dorm room would make Martha Stewart nod begrudgingly because she knows style when she sees it, then send us a pic. Winner takes All (That’s money, folks)! * To enter, send us a photo of your room and

    posted January 28, 2013

  • Here’s What You Need to Know for Wrapping Up the Year and Moving Out!

    With the end of the semester almost here, we know you’ve got all kinds of loose ends to tie and deadlines to make. That’s why we’ve compiled a check-out checklist for you so you know exactly what is expected of you as you part ways with your Residence Hall on May 5th or 6th.

    posted April 19, 2012

  • Summer Housing Available

    Columbia College Summer Housing 2012 contracts are now available. We offer apartment style housing, located in the University Center at 525 S. State Street.

    posted April 19, 2012

  • Residence Life Exit Survey

    We in Residence Life hope your year is ending well. We are very interested to hear your feedback about Residence Life. Please take a moment to complete our survey.

    posted April 17, 2012

  • Time Management Tips From Residence Life

    College students have some of the busiest lives and the craziest schedules. But you can take back your time with a little time management. Students who looked back on their college years said if they could go back and do anything over, they would manage their time better. But why be one of those people when you can do something about it now?

    posted March 12, 2012

  • Spring Break Safety Tips

    Spring break: a week of relaxation, some fun and (hopefully) some sun. It’s easy, however, to lose sight of safety, especially when you’re in a new and exciting city with your friends. But whether you’re planning on staying in the city or going elsewhere to enjoy your week away from school, keep in mind some of these safety tips that’ll help you stay smart and protect yourself during spring break.

    posted March 12, 2012

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  • How To Get That Summer Internship

    The first step to getting an internship? Making the effort. It’s pretty much as simple as making an appointment to talk with your internship coordinator, visiting the portfolio center (open all summer), and getting to know your professors. Take the

    posted June 18, 2013

  • Zipline Pics!

    Hey Columbians, Check out pictures of you and your classmates flying down the zipline during Manifest! That was so fun. Go here!

    posted May 28, 2013

  • Valedictorian: Suzanne Miller

    Valedictorian, Suzanne (Suzie) Miller is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in marketing communications and minor in web development. She talks to us about her lessons learned from four successful years at Columbia. How would you define success? Ah, the question

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Main Stage Bands at Manifest

    The Manifest Main Stage always brings it, and this year is no exception. From punk to bluegrass to hip-hop, this year’s musical acts can’t be contained by just one genre. There will be a little something for everyone, starting with

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Talent Watch: Brett E. King-Ruley

    Brett E. King-Ruley is a cultural studies major with a minor in women and gender studies, who is graduating with top honors, a 4.0 GPA and a thesis project dissecting the cultural implications of daytime soap operas. Plus, he is

    posted April 25, 2013

  • Graduation Ticket Deadlines

    Attention All Graduates Participating in the May 18th and May 19th Commencement Ceremonies for 2013! If you have not ordered your guest tickets for commencement, we strongly recommend you place your order prior to April 21, 2013. The ticket website

    posted April 18, 2013

  • Introducing Your 2013 Valedictorians

    Each year, Valedictorians are selected to address their graduating class during each commencement ceremony.  Students are selected for this honor based on sustained academic excellence and other outstanding accomplishments that contribute to life at Columbia, the community and/or the arts.

    posted April 16, 2013

  • Talent Watch: A.J. Young

    Check out A.J. Young’s portfolio on Talent Pool. A.J. Young, senior film and video major, scored big time when he won the Oscar Experience College Search. The contest asked contestants to submit a video answering the question, “What will you

    posted March 26, 2013

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  • Artists Tackle Sports

    The Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) wants you to think about photographs as more than smart-phone selfies and facebook wall posts. They hope to show you the photographic image as an art object that reflects you and me, our lives

    posted June 18, 2013

  • Zipline Pics!

    Hey Columbians, Check out pictures of you and your classmates flying down the zipline during Manifest! That was so fun. Go here!

    posted May 28, 2013

  • Manifest Flash Mob Takes over Daley Plaza

    Last Friday, a Manifest flash mob descended on Daley Plaza to promote Columbia’s urban arts festival on May 17. The show choir came singing out of the blue line stop and didn’t stop until they hit the plaza and the

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Valedictorian: Suzanne Miller

    Valedictorian, Suzanne (Suzie) Miller is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in marketing communications and minor in web development. She talks to us about her lessons learned from four successful years at Columbia. How would you define success? Ah, the question

    posted May 10, 2013

  • What to Show Your Parents During Manifest

    Manifest and Commencement means spending time with your family. To help you play the role of tour guide, we have come up with some fam-friendly activities to keep your ’rents fed, entertained and educated about your life at Columbia. Where

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Main Stage Bands at Manifest

    The Manifest Main Stage always brings it, and this year is no exception. From punk to bluegrass to hip-hop, this year’s musical acts can’t be contained by just one genre. There will be a little something for everyone, starting with

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Join: SPB

    Getting involved with events at Columbia really is easier than you think. Just ask David McEachin, president of Columbia’s Student Programming Board (SPB), the group that produces Columbia events such as Biggest Mouth and the Manifest Main Stage. He says

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Vote for Your SGA Senator

    Vote for your student representatives in Student Government Association’s elections for the 2013-14 Academic Year here.

    posted May 3, 2013

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  • How To Get That Summer Internship

    The first step to getting an internship? Making the effort. It’s pretty much as simple as making an appointment to talk with your internship coordinator, visiting the portfolio center (open all summer), and getting to know your professors. Take the

    posted June 18, 2013

  • What to Show Your Parents During Manifest

    Manifest and Commencement means spending time with your family. To help you play the role of tour guide, we have come up with some fam-friendly activities to keep your ’rents fed, entertained and educated about your life at Columbia. Where

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Join: SPB

    Getting involved with events at Columbia really is easier than you think. Just ask David McEachin, president of Columbia’s Student Programming Board (SPB), the group that produces Columbia events such as Biggest Mouth and the Manifest Main Stage. He says

    posted May 10, 2013

  • Talent Watch: Brett E. King-Ruley

    Brett E. King-Ruley is a cultural studies major with a minor in women and gender studies, who is graduating with top honors, a 4.0 GPA and a thesis project dissecting the cultural implications of daytime soap operas. Plus, he is

    posted April 25, 2013

  • Money Smart Week | April 20th – April 27th

    Money Smart Week for 2013 is taking place April 20th – April 27th. Student Financial Services has once again participated and provided time to the event by creating the Lookin’ Fine on a Dime™ contest in collaboration with the Office of Student Communications. A video is being produced to showcase our three contest finalists and a winner will be announced during the week of April 29th! This video will be submitted to the Money Smart Week website and receive national attention through the site. We thank all contest participants.

    posted April 18, 2013

  • Money Smart Week | April 20th – April 27th

    Money Smart Week for 2013 is taking place April 20th – April 27th. Student Financial Services has once again participated and provided time to the event by creating the Lookin’ Fine on a Dime™ contest in collaboration with the Office of Student Communications. A video is being produced to showcase our three contest finalists and a winner will be announced during the week of April 29th! This video will be submitted to the Money Smart Week website and receive national attention through the site. We thank all contest participants.

    posted April 17, 2013

  • Go On, Get that Summer Job

    Have you found your summer gig? If not, now is the time to pick that ripe job from the money tree, and get some good experience for your resumé while you’re at it. If you’re staying in Chicago and need

    posted April 11, 2013

  • How to Conquer the Mid-Semester Slump

    Midterms have just wrapped up, and you feel like you just ran a marathon. But the race isn’t over yet—there’s still half a semester left! You aren’t alone. Everyone is tired and creatively exhausted. Here are four simple ways to

    posted March 26, 2013

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