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November 27, 2018
Beth Morgan’s Rhinestone Rumble
The costume designs of alum Beth Morgan ’02 bring the hit Netflix show GLOW to life. From DEMO magazine.
IN THE NEWS

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Chicago Native Erica Watson Dares to be ‘Fierce’ As Face of Makeup Collection

 
Alum Erica Watson ’98 recently launched her limited-edition "Fierce" cosmetic collection and serves as the face of her own brand.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Plaid Tidings at Towle Theater is a Holiday First on Hammond Stage

 
Student Quinn Rigg, who is one of two recipients of the Jim Jacobs Musical Theatre Scholarship, was profiled for his role in the holiday musical.
THE GOOD TRADE
A Week of Ethical Outfits With A Story With Carly Gerber From Hippie + Heart
Alum Carly Gerber ’14 is a marketing coordinator who says she “was fortunate to have teachers who taught me about the not-so-glamorous side of the fashion industry” at Columbia.
CHICAGO NOW
Columbia College Student Brings Magic To Life Through Her Work
Student Tricia-Rae Parent discusses her work and cites Columbia’s ranking in the top 20 animation schools in the nation as a factor in choosing Columbia.
NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
Why the Women Behind Indie Film All About Michelle Need Your Support to Tell Their Story Today
Theatre alum Anisha Alla will hold a role in the upcoming film All About Michelle, a thriller that features an all-women cast.
HERDON GAZETTE
Ole Miss’ Journalism School Should Be Named For Ida B. Wells
Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster writes on the importance of naming public spaces to carry on legacies.
IRISH TIMES
Is Religion Better Than Atheism as a Coping Mechanism?
Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma discusses the function of religion as a coping mechanism for loss or hardship.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEI Programming Grants Deadline Extended to Wednesday, November 28
With financial and administrative support from the Office of the Provost, Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) invites eligible full- and part-time faculty members and staff in Academic Affairs to apply for monetary grants up to $1,000 to support DEI Programming across the college.
Library Signature Showcase: Carmelo Esterrich

 
History, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Carmelo Esterrich’s new book examines a transformative time in the history of Puerto Rico.
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global movement for giving back. Connect with Development and Alumni Relations on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for videos and posts to see some of the ways alumni, faculty, and staff give back to Columbia College Chicago. Everyone has something to give! Be it your time as a volunteer, your talent as an expert in your field, or your treasure as a donation to support Columbia’s mission.
EVENTS
Advance Screening: On The Basis of Sex
Columbia will host a special advance screening of the upcoming feature film On The Basis of Sex, followed by a discussion and Q&A with screenwriter and former faculty member Daniel Stiepelman and executive producer and Associate Dean of L.A. Programs Karen Loop.

Tuesday, November 27
7:30 p.m.
Film Row Cinema
1104 S. Wabash Ave.
Exploring AfroDominican Traditions
The Library and the Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Department will host a conversation with artist Fabio Rodriguez on artistic representations of the complex cultural relationship between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Wednesday, November 28
7-9 p.m.
Library, Room 209
624 S. Michigan Ave.
Lecture in Photography: Barbara Kasten
The Museum of Contemporary Photography will host a Lecture in Photography with photographer Barbara Kasten, whose work transforms architecture into formal abstract compositions.

Thursday, November 29
6 p.m.
Ferguson Lecture Hall
600 S. Michigan Ave.


 






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