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Featured on-campus event:

Spring Field Day

Bust out your protective headgear and an egregious number of wristbands, it's time for a serious artist-on-artist athletic throwdown. Kickball, bags, World Cup calibur soccer, flag football, and the semi-annual students v. faculty / staff vollyeball game are on the docket. Yeah, you're younger and more athletic, but we play dirty. So it's a toss-up. There's free food too.

When: Friday, May 7 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Grant Park at Balbo and Columbus

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Featured off-campus event:

Cinco de Mayo

On May 5, 1862 Mexican forces routed the French at the Battle of Puebla and an annual celebration was born. Is it weird that it's a bigger deal today in the U.S. than it is in Mexico? As to why this year's celebration actually falls on the 7th, well, that's just a matter of convenience.

When: Friday, May 7 - Sunday, May 9
Where: The Little Village | 26th Street & Kostner

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Book Buyback Week: Book buyback week at the Columbia's bookstore begins Monday, May 10 and ends Saturday, May 15. The store is located inside the 624 S. Michigan Ave. building and is open Monday - Thursday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Read more.

Featured Exhibit: Interdisciplinary Arts MFA Thesis Exhibitions

MFA Thesis Exhibition

Interdisciplinary arts, as the name implies, encompasses work from a broad spectrum of media and conceptual frameworks. This year's exhibitions feature work from (14) thesis candidates. Read more.

On display in the Arcade | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor and in the Center for Book & Paper Arts | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 2nd floor.

On Exhibit

Student Calendar: May 2 - May 8

Visit the student calendar for complete details.

Monday | 5.3

Job Fair Prep Session

When: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: 623 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 307

The Looking for Democracy Film & Video Festival

Join us for a special screening of our winning short films, a conversation with the filmmakers, and a panel discussion, Art Hurts, Art Urges Voyages.

When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Reception at 5 p.m., Screening at 6 p.m.
Where: Film Row Cinema | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor

Columbia Community Music Collective

When: 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Where: 1312 S. Michigan Ave.


Tuesday | 5.4

International Potluck Dinner

There’s a lot to be learned about a culture by taking a look at their cuisine! Come and share your culture and cuisine. Games, prizes, and more!

When: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m
Where: Multipurpose Studio | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th floor

Eboo Patel: Acts of Faith

When: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Film Row Cinema | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor

Private/VIP Screening of WTTW Fear No Art

When: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Film Row Cinema | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor

Sports Management Club Social Event

When: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Where: Bar Louie | 47 W. Polk St. Chicago, IL 60605

Tuesday Cont'd

Helping Children With Cancer Event

When: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Quincy Wong Center | 623 S. Wabash Ave.

Columbia's Spin Cycle

When: 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave.


Wednesday | 5.5

Free HIV and STD Testing

When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor

Ask a Librarian Road Show

When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: 618 S. Michigan Ave.

Art Stress Relief Day

When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Outside the 624 S. Michigan Ave., 623 S. Wabash Ave. & the 1014 S. Michigan Ave. buildings.

Farm 2 Fork Screening and Discussion

When: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Hokin Lecture Hall | 623 S. Wabash Ave.

Collegiate Empowerment Seminar: Hosted by Taleah Griffin & School2Life

When: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor

Not Yo' Mama's Travel Course: Genuis, Contradiction and the Future of History in South Africa

When: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Chicago Cultural Center | 78 E. Washington St., 1st floor west meeting room.

AEMMP Records Hip-Hop Showcase

The showcase features Rockie Fresh, JDP, Big Homie Doe, Darnell Williams, and DJ RTC.

Help AEMMP pack the Subterranean for their first ever hip-hop showcase. Entry is $7.

When: 9 p.m. - 11 p.m | Doors at 9 p.m., Show at 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Subterranean | 2011 W. North Ave.


Thursday | 5.6

Dr. Maria Elena Buszek Lecture

When: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: 600 S. Michigan Ave., room 921

Thursday Cont'd

Page v. Stage Open Mic and Slam Competition

Join VERBATIM for a poetry filled evening. Doors open and sign up sheets available @ 6:30 p.m. Free food and refreshments served.

When: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Open Mic at 7 p.m., Slam at 8 p.m.
Where: The Quincy Wong Center | 623 S. Wabash Ave.

Cine Youth Film Festival

When: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1104 South Wabash Ave., 8th floor

Choreographic Project 2

When: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: The Dance Center | 1306 S. Michigan Ave.


Friday | 5.7

FOCO 2010 Listening Session #3

When: Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th floor Conference Room

Spring Field Day

When: Noon - 5 p.m.
Where:Grant Park (Balbo and Columbus)

Dance Marathon

It's a tribute to decades of dance and a fundraising effort for Storycatchers Theatre. 65 theater, dance, and music students, faculty, and staff will perform. Join us!

When: Noon - 10 p.m
Where: Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

The Black Pupil: Black Arts Movement exhibition / performance art / spoken word

When: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: 3831 S. Michigan Ave.

Choreographic Project 2

When: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: The Dance Center | 1306 S. Michigan Ave.


Saturday | 5.8

Concert: Chicago Revealed

When: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

Have something to add? Visit the official Columbia calendar to submit an event.

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