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Who is Mary Blood? What is the Blood Ball anyway?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Columbia College Archives

In Mary Blood’s honor, Columbia hosts an annual “Blood Ball”. This year, the formal dance will be held on March 7th in the 1104 S Wabash building. Doors open at 7pm. It is easy to confuse Columbia’s first president with … Continue reading →

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History of the Columbia College Library

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Calley Nelson

The South Loop was known in the mid to late 20th century for its clubs: strip clubs, dance clubs, night clubs and bars. In the midst of the partying was the Columbia College campus and Library. 1890 –  Ida Morey … Continue reading →

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1893 Columbia College Chicago Course Catalog

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Columbia College Archives

A lot has changed since the summer of 1893 at Columbia College Chicago. Each summer course would have cost you roughly eighteen dollars and a place to stay would have been about four dollars. You would have been immersed in … Continue reading →

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See You at Student Convocation 2012

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Columbia College Archives

If you’re attending Convocation this Friday from 11am – 2pm in Grant Park, make sure to stop by the College Archives & Digital Collections table and get your photo taken with Mary Blood, the co-founder of Columbia! The only photos … Continue reading →

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