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Chido Nzvere (left), Akshay Kaushik (center) and Tomoe Yunoki (right) discuss how to improve the lack of communication and understanding between cultures.

Workshop discusses student diversity, culture

December 8, 2014
Monique Doron's winning design and the brand of Manifest 2015. 

Students elect sophomore as Manifest 2015 creative director

December 8, 2014
Four of Columbia’s choral groups performed, including the pop orchestra, gospel repertory ensemble, gospel choir and jazz pop choir. The concert concluded with a collaborative performance from all groups.

Choirs sing to help All Chicago

December 8, 2014
Robert Koverman, associate vice president of Security, plans to retire effective January 2015 after six years of serving the college and students.

VP of Security to retire in January 2015

December 8, 2014
The UC’s cafeteria is being completely remodeled in order to reflect the building’s new food service company. 

University Center begins cafe renovation

December 1, 2014
The Chicago Transit Authority is cracking down on students sharing their U-Passes, confiscating misused cards.

CTA cracks down on U-Pass sharing

December 1, 2014
Columbia rushes around anti-Greek policy

Columbia rushes around anti-Greek policy

December 1, 2014
Demonstrators head north on Lake Shore Drive shouting “we shut sh-- down” as they march unified in disapproval of the decision to not indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson.

Fighting for Ferguson

December 1, 2014
ink. poetry organization

New student group aims to represent black writers

December 1, 2014
World-renowned beatboxer Napoleon Maddox spoke to students about the importance of knowing the historical origins of their chosen craft during a beatboxing workshop he led as part of the Black Vocality II Symposium hosted by Columbia’s Center for Black Music Research.

Napoleon Maddox leads beatbox symposium for creatives

November 24, 2014
Lott Hill, executive director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching Excellence (left) and Precious Davis, assistant director of diversity recruitment in the Office of Admissions, (right), opened the discussion at the Nov. 18 LGBTQ Forum, setting the tone for attendees to contribute. 

Course reductions unite LGBTQ community

November 24, 2014
Rebecca Brunner, a sophomore music major, played an acoustic set and later performed with OBY at the AEMMP On the Rise Talent Showcase Nov. 19 at HAUS in the Quincy Wong Center at the 623 S. Wabash Ave. Building.

Columbia talent rises to the top of AEMMP

November 24, 2014
Professor Louis Silverstein raised questions at the fourth roundtable discussion Nov. 17 at Stage Two in the 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building.

Retooling curricula for the 21st century

November 24, 2014
A box had already been filled with non-perishable goods donated by students during the first stretch of the Library’s Food For Fines campaign, a program to collect food for nonprofit organization Chicago Lights in exchange for late fee credit. 

Late fees help feed those in need in winter

November 24, 2014
Samuel Cox speaks about his time in the Marine Corps at Columbia’s Student Veterans Society’s second annual Veterans Day event Nov. 11 at The Conaway Center in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Building.

Student Veteran Society honors comrades

November 17, 2014
R&B artist Jeremih (center) visited Columbia Nov. 12 to speak with students and hold auditions for his upcoming band tour at the Conaway Center in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Building. 

Jeremih visits Columbia to recruit talent

November 17, 2014
Eyal Rob, a DJ and university professor from Tel Aviv, spoke to students Nov. 11 about his work, the club culture of Israel and the unifying nature of music.

Israeli DJ shows culture outside news coverage

November 17, 2014
Rapper B.o.B advises students on the importance of developing meaningful industry relationships.

‘No Genre’ music seminar brings B.o.B, DJ MoonDawg to campus

November 17, 2014
John Wawrzaszek (center) accepted the Gold Level Campus Sustainability Compact Award based on the various environmental efforts the college has initiated on campus.

Columbia wins gold for going green

November 17, 2014
The preliminary report shows increased use of the site overall. The length of time users spend on the site has increased from 2.7 minutes to 16.25 minutes. The bounce rate, a measure of how often a user decides to leave a site after only visiting one page, has improved by 23 percent and the average number of pages visited per session have also improved by 46 percent, according to an Oct. 31 statement from the college.

New website to change the future of enrollment

November 17, 2014
Nick Puetz, co-founder, president and director of photography for Pink Hippo Productions operates one of the company’s cameras during production.

Alumni introduce Pink Hippo Productions as outlet for graduates

November 10, 2014
Maire Hahn sings for an audience and plays the keyboard during AEMMP Records release party.

AEMMP records releases day//night CD compilations

November 10, 2014
Students, faculty and administrators contributed opinions on Nov. 5 at Ferguson Auditorium in the 600 S. Michigan Ave. Building at the first of six roundtable discussions.

Strategic Plan sessions kick off at Columbia

November 10, 2014
The Latino Alliance held the annual Day of the Dead celebration event Nov. 7 at the Conaway Center in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Building. 

Day of the Dead event celebrates all cultures

November 10, 2014
Kara Vana, a sophomore public relations major, said gaining experience in diverse fields is an important part of the college experience. To achieve this, Vana became a college representative for Headbands for Hope, an organization that gives headbands to children with cancer and donates money to fund research.

Someone You Should Know: Student stays busy by giving back

November 10, 2014
“CIGGS,” a short film by Mason Adams, a sophomore cinema art + science major, took first place in the first Keepsake Film Festival. The film, shot in black and white, tells a life story from the perspective of a cigarette. Adams said he will begin working with Keepsake on its commercial in November. 

Columbia student to direct Keepsake Commercial

November 3, 2014
Gov. Pat Quinn discusses the $6.2 million grant that the state awarded to Columbia for the 2014–2015 academic year to improve curricula and pay for construction costs. Quinn visited the Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., on Oct. 28. He is up for reelection Nov. 3.

Illinois grants Columbia $7.2 million

November 3, 2014
Singer/songwriter Paula Cole discussed industry experiences and offered advice to music students Oct. 27 at the Music Center, 1014 S. Michigan Ave.

Artists in Residence program hosts Grammy winner Paula Cole

November 3, 2014
24-Hour Night a spooky success

24-Hour Night a spooky success

November 3, 2014
The “Literary Magazine Editing” class chooses submitted poems that will be included in the annual issue of the Columbia Poetry Review, an internationally distributed poetry journal of student work, solicited works of renowned poets and public submissions.

Students learn by editing Columbia Poetry Review

November 3, 2014
Taylor Bennett, 18, and Jake Kalmin, 21, were both arrested and charged with aggravated battery for the assault of a Columbia student on Sept. 28 at a party.

Rap star’s brother charged with assault of a Columbia student

October 27, 2014
Lena Waithe returns to Columbia to offer aspiring film students advice about how the industry works.

Lena Waithe offers tips for success

October 27, 2014
Michael Moore answered student questions and talked about his documentaries and upcoming projects on Oct. 22 at a last-minute Q-and-A event organized by Columbia’s cinema art + sciences department and the Chicago International Film Festival at Film Row Cinema in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. building.

Moore advice for Columbia film students

October 27, 2014
President Kim launches joint faculty, staff town hall meetings

President Kim launches joint faculty, staff town hall meetings

October 27, 2014
Columbia style-maven sweeps Chicago Fashion Week

Columbia style-maven sweeps Chicago Fashion Week

October 20, 2014
Members of the Faculty & Staff Scholarship Initiative Committee raised money for scholarships during the pub crawl on Oct. 17 at Bar Louie, 47 W. Polk St.

Scholarship crawl raises funds, fosters faculty communication

October 20, 2014
Aaron Firestein, chief artist and co-founder of BucketFeet shoe company, speaks to student entrepreneurs about his experiences starting a business in a creative community.

Creative business owners counsel student entrepreneurs

October 20, 2014
The college administration announced Oct. 16 that, after three years, graduation will no longer be held at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. This year, the commencement ceremony will be held at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway. 

No caps, gowns at Chicago Theatre

October 20, 2014
President Kwang-Wu Kim spoke about the college’s long-standing partnership with the Chicago International Film Festival during the opening ceremony on Oct. 9.

Columbia filmmakers represented at the Chicago International Film Festival

October 13, 2014
Mike Fornari (left) and Caleb Hiltunen (right) perform with Friday Pilot’s Club on Oct. 8 at Rock Against Rape.

Rock Against Rape concert educates through music

October 13, 2014
Students and artists wait patiently for the 2BarTuesday event to start, which features rappers, singers and poets from Columbia and surrounding colleges.

Loop TV looks to establish presence with students, artists

October 13, 2014
Crime reports reveal increase in theft

Crime reports reveal increase in theft

October 13, 2014

Columbia reacts to ‘Worst Colleges’ ranking

October 6, 2014
Study abroad courses hosted by the Creative Writing and Business & Entrepreneurship departments in Paris, Rome & Prague

Study abroad program ventures to Paris, Prague, Rome

October 6, 2014
An information session was held Oct. 1 on the third floor of the library, 624 S. Michigan Ave., where students received applications to apply to be part of the student board. 

Columbia students work to bring TEDx to campus

October 6, 2014
Students play pickup games and interact with fellow students from other South Loop colleges at an open gym, hosted at Roosevelt University’s Goodman Center, 501 S. Wabash Ave. The open gym sessions run Monday–Thursday during the semester.

Open gym offers place for students to connect, compete

September 29, 2014
The Art of Dr. Seuss Gallery at Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., is open until Oct. 12, before it moves to Atlas Galleries, 900 N. Michigan Ave., opening Oct. 24.

Chicago tips its hat to Dr. Seuss gallery

September 29, 2014
Columbia paints plan to combat sexual assault

Columbia paints plan to combat sexual assault

September 29, 2014
College appoints new executive director of Career Initiatives

College appoints new executive director of Career Initiatives

September 22, 2014

Provost eyes faculty credentials

September 22, 2014
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