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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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Oldest Item in the Archives: The Voice of Phi Sigma

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Columbia College Archives

The oldest item we have here in the College Archives is an issue of “The Voice of Phi Sigma” from 1879. Although Phi Sigma wasn’t directly involved with Columbia College, they are dedicated to public speaking and is the oldest … Continue reading →

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Laurence Minsky and The Marketing Communication Exhibit

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Columbia College Archives

Through December 20th, Department Snapshot: Marketing Communication will be showcased on the 3rd floor of the library. You can view the online exhibit here: http://www.colum.edu/archives/exhibits/digital-exhibits/marketing-communication-history.php In conjunction with the exhibit, The Signature Showcase: An Evening with Laurence Minsky will be … Continue reading →

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Call for Submissions: Art in the Library

Posted on October 23, 2013 by mikaelajorgensen

Are you looking for a place to showcase your artwork? Twice each semester, Columbia College’s Archives hosts Art in the Library, exhibiting the visual art of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We feature sculptures, paintings, drawings, paper and book arts, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating William Russo

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Columbia College Archives

A notable teacher, author, conductor and musician is being celebrated at large this semester. The library is currently showcasing a William Russo exhibit on the first floor and on December 7th, there will be a panel discussion of Russo’s work … Continue reading →

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Bill Russo Concert Posters

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Columbia College Archives

Columbia is home to so many successful artists—students, alumni, and professors—that it’s impossible to be aware of the multitude of artists outside of the department you study in.  This week, I researched Bill Russo, founder and director of Columbia College’s … Continue reading →

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Student Perspective: Creating an Archival Stamp Exhibit

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Columbia College Archives

Sherwood School of Music Printmaking Stamps Curator’s Notes: Columbia College Archives & Digital Collections recently acquired material relating to the  history of the Sherwood Community Music School that included stamps with images of famous composers such as Franz Schubert, various … Continue reading →

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