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Why are we named Columbia?

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Columbia College Archives

As we welcome our new students to campus this week, many might be wondering why we are named Columbia. It must be that we are somehow related to the New York flagship, Columbia University, right? Wrong. Typical to Columbia College … Continue reading →

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Student Perspective: On Being A Professional Eavesdropper

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Corey Cole

Have you ever caught yourself listening in on a stranger’s conversation? If we are being honest, the answer is yes. We occasionally find ourselves pretending to toil on our phones while the guy across the coffee shop implores his friend to … Continue reading →

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Honoring Leonard Nimoy

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Calley Nelson

To honor the passing of Leonard Nimoy, the actor famous for his role as Mr. Spock on Star Trek, the Archives searched for the footage of his visit to Columbia College Chicago in 1980.  Some of the video skips in parts, but most … Continue reading →

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Nena Ivon: 16-year-old gets first job at the Magnificent Mile Saks Fifth Avenue, becomes assistant fashion director one year later

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Calley Nelson

With the recent opening of the Chicago Styled exhibit at the Chicago History Museum, we are reminded of the impact that The Magnificent Mile and Nena Ivon had on the fashion industry.Nena Ivon, the head curator of the exhibit, is … Continue reading →

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Columbia College and The G.I. Bill

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Calley Nelson

Since Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the G.I. Bill in 1944, Columbia College Chicago has assisted thousands of US Veterans in attaining occupations in their fields of choice. Today, we would like to honor our veterans by highlighting our digital exhibit, … Continue reading →

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Columbia College Chicago may inundate paper scheduling for winter semester

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Calley Nelson

Scheduling classes is a less tedious process today than it was in the 70s, but it’s about to get harder. Imagine you are in your senior year at Columbia College, only it’s not 2014: it’s 1974. You’ve been through the … Continue reading →

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Student Perspective: On Social Media

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Calley Nelson

How do you convince the internet to read what you have to say? Do you need a witty, attention grabbing title? Do you intersperse your posts with gifs to keep the interest of your audience, but wonder if your audience … Continue reading →

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First Honorary Degree Recipient : Gwendolyn Brooks

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Columbia College Archives

Exhaust the little moment. Soon it dies. And be it gash or gold it will not come Again in this identical guise. Poet Gwendolyn Brooks taught poetry and oversaw the poetry curriculum at Columbia College Chicago from 1963 to 1969. Brooks … Continue reading →

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The Many Names of Columbia

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Calley Nelson

Columbia College Chicago has only recently been named as such. Watch this short video, created by student archives assistant Steve Smith to learn more.  

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Happy Birthday, Ida Riley!!!

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Calley Nelson

Ida Riley, the forgotten co-founder of Columbia School of Oratory, was born on April 11th 1856 in Mercer County, Illinois. Today, the founder of your college turned 158 years old. So have a cupcake, have a beer, and make a toast … Continue reading →

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