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American Thief Feature Film Now Available to Rent

American Thief is a film directed and written by Adjunct Instructor Miguel Silveira and co-produced and written by Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez.

Audio Arts and Acoustics Adjunct Instructor to Speak at International Conductors Guild Conference

Instructor Ryan Black, a technology and live event production expert who teaches AUD 121 and 122, will be giving a talk entitled "Tech Adaptations to Post-COVID Performing Spaces" as well as investigating the questions curators of musical traditions should be asking as the world moves forward in a technological and web connected space.

Professor David Lazar’s Celeste Holm Syndrome: On Character Actors from Hollywood’s Golden Age longlisted for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay

Students Excel When Following Passions in ���Ĵ�ý Core Curriculum

Students often find courses within the ���Ĵ�ý Core that fuel their passions. In fact, there are courses that fill up every semester as students choose how they want to fulfill their general education requirements.

Associate Professor Laurence Minksy’s New Book Makes Must-Read List

The Association of National Advertisers recognizes Minksy's new text as seminal in his field.

Tomas Videla, MFA ’19, on Building a Life from His Love of Music

For Tomas Videla, music was always a part of his life, but he never imagined that he’d be scoring the soundtrack for the upcoming HBO documentary about Tiger Woods.

Instructor Derek Fawcett's Band sTaTeSiDe Releases New Music

All proceeds from the sale of two of their latest singles will benefit organizations dedicated to social justice.

���Ĵ�ý Student Talks About Her Passion for Illustration

Illustration student Mary Lee Fenner tells us about her passion for art, promoting illustration and design, and her latest projects

���Ĵ�ý Alum Color Grades Taylor Swift’s New Video

���Ĵ�ý is pleased to celebrate the latest career achievement of CTVA alum Max Drenckpohl ’19 who color graded Taylor Swift’s new video, “Willow.”

Colum Alum Turns Heads with Editing on Ryan Murphy’s “The Prom”

"The Prom" was released December 4th, 2020.

Associate Professor Carmelo Esterrich to publish Star Wars Multiverse in 2021

Star Wars Multiverse is part of a series of books that Rutgers University Press called Quick Takes: Movies and Popular Culture.

Five Things to Check Out Online During ���Ĵ�ý's Winter Break

While campus may be quiet these next few weeks, there is plenty happening online at Colum.edu. Here are some ideas to keep you entertained and informed virtually until next semester.

���Ĵ�ý Students Tap Dance Through the City, Spread Holiday Cheer

���Ĵ�ý’s Theatre students showcase their skills in a fun holiday video

Alum Brian Schodorf's New Documentary Wins Five Regional Emmys

���Ĵ�ý alum Brian Schodorf, who earned his BA in Television/Broadcast Journalism in 2006 and his Masters in Media Management in 2008, wins five Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy awards for new film.

ChicagoVox Wins Outstanding Ensemble Award at M-PACT Virtual Festival

���Ĵ�ý is pleased to announce that ChicagoVox, directed by Music faculty member Martez Rucker, was awarded “Outstanding Ensemble” at the M-PACT virtual festival held November 19th and 20th.

CTVA Alum Dennis Avelar ’05 Publishes Debut Novel

For Dennis Avelar ’05 the path towards self-publishing his first novel, The Blue Q: The World as I See It, started nearly twenty-five years ago.

���Ĵ�ý Goes BTS of FX’s DAVE

Find out how becoming an expert in COVID protocols can increase industry-readiness this Friday, December 11th, 2020.

Black Arts Festival Returns for Virtual Event in 2021

���Ĵ�ý Faculty, Alums Receive Jeff Awards

Four ���Ĵ�ý faculty members, alums honored with 2020 Equity Jeff Awards

CTVA Faculty Member Ruth Leitman on Documentary Work, Empowerment through Film, and Working with the ���Ĵ�ý Community

CTVA faculty member Ruth Leitman co-designed the Interdisciplinary Documentary field with CTVA faculty member Eric Scholl and regularly teaches courses in nonfiction writing, distribution, and production.

Music Transfer Student and Pianist Brooke Wyatt is Welcomed into the Fold

Brooke Wyatt is a Music Performance student working towards her BA. As a transfer student, she has a unique insight into the opportunity for both academic and professional advancement at ���Ĵ�ý. Here, she shares her journey thus far.

Alum Emma Young ’20 on the World of Pop Performance

Artist Emma Young discusses music, songwriting, and the community that has supported her growth.

Associate Professor Kristin Pichaske on Teaching, Documentary Filmmaking, and Mentorship

Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Kristin Pichaske discusses her unique path to success as a documentary filmmaker.

Illustration Major and Environmental Studies Minor Shane Tolentino Combines Passions to Follow Her Dreams

For Shane Tolentino, ���Ĵ�ý became home not only because of the community she built here, but because the institution was well-poised to offer opportunities to live, study, and aspire expansively.

���Ĵ�ý Alums Work Together on "Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions"

Laura Choppin Randolph '02 and Christopher Martinez '13 are CTVA alums who have worked on Taylor Swift's Disney Plus documentary.

Russell Gunn on the Trumpet and Building a Life in Music

Music Artist-in-Residence Russell Gunn discusses mentorship, community building, and the importance of saying "yes" to opportunity.

G. Thomas Allen Receives GRAMMY Nomination for Best Gospel Album

���Ĵ�ý Private Voice Instructor G. Thomas Allen was nominated for his collaboration with Ricky Dillard on the motown gospel album "Choirmaster."

Jessie Ann Foley MFA ’12 Publishes Fourth Book, You Know I’m No Good

Foley discusses her new book and how her time at ���Ĵ�ý helped her become a writer

MFA Thesis Project to be Screened at Two Film Festivals

The short film "Rosie," produced by Samantha Quill, MFA '19, will be screened at two film festivals in the midwest.

Curt Clendenin '98 to Have Film Released on Streaming Platforms

Clendenin's Halloween horror feature, Black Pumpkin, will premier December 8th, 2020 on Amazon, AppleTV, iTunes, GooglePlay, Fandango NOW, DirecTV, Vudu, Xfinity, Fios, Spectrum, COX, Comcast, Shaw, Bell and Dish!

Instructor Ryan Black Explores the Wide World of Audio Engineering

Audio Arts and Acoustics Instructor Ryan Black on how a small investment in your future can make all the difference.

Jerakah Greene ’20 Follows Their Passion to Hometown Following Graduation

Jerakah Greene ’20 has been awarded a position in the Tulsa Service Year program.

���Ĵ�ý Faculty Member’s Business Makes Chicago Magazine’s Hotlist

Faculty Member Chamille Weddington’s Business, Schweet Cheesecake, Highlighted in Chicago Magazine

Ryan Trembath ’07 Writes First Book About Signature Shoes

When the COVID-19 pandemic caused Illinoisans to quarantine, Ryan Trembath ’07 used the opportunity to follow a lifelong dream – to write a book.

���Ĵ�ý Film Launch Awardee Wins at Mindfield Film Festival

The short documentary "Part of Me" won a platinum award in the short documentary category.

Dara McClure on Directing, Writing, and the Beauty in Adversity

CTVA student Dara McClure breaks boundaries as a director, storyteller, and content creator.

Faculty Member, Alum Honored with 2020 Davey Awards

���Ĵ�ý Faculty member and alum wins awards for his work with Saturday Night Live and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Alum Kelan Smith ’20 on Theatre and His New Role in New Faces Sing Broadway 1987

���Ĵ�ý alum Kelan Smith tells us about his favorite projects and his most current role at Porchlight Music Theatre

Oula Yassine '20 and the Advent of the Culture Collection

Fashion alum Oula Yassine discusses how her time at ���Ĵ�ý helped her develop her unique style and advance her career.

���Ĵ�ý NRF Teams Make Student Challenge National Semi-Finals

���Ĵ�ý students Eryn Jones, Xitaly Viveros, Alfred Pell, and L'oren Parker on the Target team as well as Amaiya Sims, Ben Sill, Brittany Wilson, and Kristen Kirschbaum on the Qurate team have made the semi-finals in this competitive challenge.

���Ĵ�ý Alumni and Faculty Nominated for Jeff Awards

Alumni and faculty members in Theatre, Dance, and Music departments nominated for 2020 Joseph Jefferson Awards

Associate Professor Dan Rybicky on Filmmaking, Teaching, and Living Intentionally

Dan Rybicky, known for his award-winning and critically acclaimed films, discusses building a balanced creative life and acting as a mentor and resource for his students at ���Ĵ�ý

Chicago Film History Class Create PSAs to Help Chicago's Oldest Camera Store Following Chicago Riots

Associate Professor Jeffrey Spitz's students have been tasked with bringing a film character back to life to help Central Camera recover and reopen.

Advanced Practicum Film to be Screened at Boston International Kids Film Festival

The short film "Where the Heck is Ricky Saunders?" will be screened online on November 21, 2020 between 7:00PM and 8:30PM.

���Ĵ�ý Faculty Member and Alum Nominated for Tony Awards

Faculty member Heather Gilbert and alumnus, former faculty member David Cromer nominated for Tony Award

���Ĵ�ý Faculty Member Roasts Coffee, Serves Knowledge

Associate Professor Clayton Smith tells us about teaching Business and Entrepreneurship while running a new business

Fashion Alum Javy Solano '17 on Developing his Brand and Moving Forward with Confidence

Javy Solano, who earned his BFA in Fashion Design in 2017, discusses how he built his life around alternative themes.

Trevor Lisa MFA Fiction ’22 Wins 2019 Writer’s Studio Student Prize and Shares his Experiences at ���Ĵ�ý

Associate Professor Elio Leturia to Present Latest Documentary at the Fulbright Association Conference

Associate Professor Elio Leturia will be presenting his latest documentary, “The Bewitching Hours,” as part of the education panel at the 43rd national Fulbright Association Conference on Friday, October 23rd, 2020 from 10:30am-11:45am EST.

Practicum Short Film Nominated for Award at Southern Horror Film Festival

Little Sparrow, a practicum short film, has been nominated for Best Short Horror Film at the Southern Horror Film Festival, which will be held October 31, 2020.

Digital Careers in the New Normal

At ���Ĵ�ý, experts in social media and digital strategy come together to offer an opportunity for students to learn how to marshal emerging technology for multi-faceted careers in the field of communication.

���Ĵ�ý’s Theatre Department Invites You to Participate in the Live-Streamed Interactive Performance of THE RACE 2020

���Ĵ�ý’s Theatre Department begins its performance season with a free play promoting active conversation on leadership and politics.

Longtime Faculty Member and Actor Bradley Mott

Longtime Faculty Member and Well-known Chicago Actor Bradley Mott Passed Away on October 10 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Luther Hughes BA ’16 Has Been Awarded Numerous Prizes in 2020

Hughes has recently been awarded the 2020 Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship and the 2020 92Y Discovery Poetry Prize

Alum Mike McGuirk '08 Has Short Film Premiere on Hulu for "Huluween"

McGuirk's short film, "Devil Vac," will premiere as a part of the "Bite Size Shorts" series on Hulu.

Associate Professor Elio Leturia to Present at the AIGA Unidos Hispanic Heritage Talks

Associate Professor of Journalism Elio Leturia to present at the AIGA Unidos Hispanic Heritage Talks October 14th at 6:30PM CT.

Angel Kristi Williams, MFA '15, Will Have First Narrative Feature Screened at AFI Fest 2020

Angel Kristi Williams, ���Ĵ�ý Cinema and Television Arts alumna, MFA '15, has her film accepted to SXSW 2020 and AFI Fest 2020.

Caroline Harris MFA ’21 Publishes Short Story "Alchemist's Coffee" in Showbear Family Circus

Harris shares her insights on ���Ĵ�ý’s Fiction MFA program and how her education has helped her get published

Lupita Diaz Donato on Becoming Herself Through Music

Lupita Diaz Donato is a senior in the Music Department (BMus ‘21), studying Composition and Production. We sat down with her to talk about her evolution as an artist, experience at ���Ĵ�ý, and plans for the future.

"Alone Together" Screened at LA Shorts

���Ĵ�ý Alum Katie Sponseller, MFA '15, has had her short film, "Alone Together" screened at the LA Shorts film festival.

Vocal Studies to Host New World Music Friday Forum

A new forum celebrating voices and cultures from around the world will be held Friday, October 23rd, 1:00pm-4:00pm on Zoom.

Juliana Ravelli MFA ’21 Wins Multiple Writing Awards and Scholarships

Since joining ���Ĵ�ý’s MFA Nonfiction program, Ravelli has been awarded StoryStudio’s Stories Matter Foundation Masters Award, a scholarship to attend three master classes in the Kweli International Literary Festival, and two of her essays have been published.

A New Way to Look at Fabulousness: Collective Impact Webinar Set for Friday, Oct 9 at 7pm CST

���Ĵ�ý's Fashion Department and Chicago Fashion Lyceum are proud to announce their upcoming Collective Impact series webinar, which will be hosted by madison moore [sic].

Alum Moves from ���Ĵ�ý Student to ���Ĵ�ý Artist in Virtual Residence

���Ĵ�ý Dance alumna Kierah King hasn’t missed a beat

���Ĵ�ý Alums Dominate NewCity's Film 50

���Ĵ�ý alumni and faculty are celebrated in the September 2020 issue of NewCity.

Big Dreams: Assistant Professor David Christopher Krause Creates Bold New Worlds

David Christopher "Big" Krause has found a passion in carefully crafting environments for the stage and screen. Here, he discusses his role as an entrepreneur, mentor, and Assistant Professor in Cinema and Television Arts.

Associate Professor Erin McCarthy Captures Oral Histories of COVID-19

McCarthy and ���Ĵ�ý’s archivists created a project entitled Captring Quarantine, where students interview each other remotely to document their experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tonika Johnson '03 makes StreetWise list of 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans

Johnson, who studied journalism and photojournalism at ���Ĵ�ý, has been honored by StreetWise as one of the 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans in 2020.

Eric Rutherford ’17 on Music, Songwriting, and Fulfilling Dreams

Music alum Eric Rutherford, who earned his BMus in Contemporary, Urban, and Popular Music in 2017, has recently been profiled by InTune magazine. A songwriter and band leader originally from Detroit, Eric has been persistent in his pursuit of producing jazz, classical, pop, and blues music. He sat down with Kevin JP Hulihan from InTune to discuss his career path. You can read their conversation here:

Christian Cook ’19 Publishes First Novel, “I Hate Gray”

Christian Cook's ’19 first novel has been published by Leeds Press Corp.

Art and Art History Faculty Member on Documenting Difficult Times

Faculty member Marc Fischer talks about documenting life during quarantine and the importance of performing wellness checks through art

���Ĵ�ý Renegades Coach Begins First-Ever Quidditch Scholarship to Help Promote Diversity

Tad Walters shares his vision for the diverse and inclusive future of quidditch.

An Expert in Her Field: Associate Professor Katie Paciga on COVID-19, Children, and Screen Time

Paciga’s work focuses on early childhood education and development and examines the relationships between media objects and children’s language and literacy development.

Adjunct Instructor and Academy Award Nominee John Hancock on Fearlessness, Directing, and the Next Chapter

Humble beginnings led to recognition at the Academy Awards for John Hancock.

���Ĵ�ý Alums Tiffany S. Griffith, Nick Shinners, and Aidy Bryant Win at 2020 Emmys

Mario Panagiotopoulos, Caryn Capotosto, Patrik Thelander, Daniel Kibblesmith, Scott Hanson, Johnnie Ingram, Rae Deslich, and Analucia McGorty, are also ���Ĵ�ý alumni who were nominated for Emmy awards in 2020.

Constitution Day Zoom Event to be Held September 17th

Each year, ���Ĵ�ý celebrates Constitution Day. This year's event will be held on Zoom September 17th.

���Ĵ�ý Faculty Member Wins Awards for Broadway Show

Theatre faculty member Heather Gilbert honored for her work in lighting design

5 Questions for the Infection Control Experts from Rush University Medical Center

From a Wild Zapper to Assistant Professor: How Matthew Andersen Found His Way to ���Ĵ�ý

While teaching at ���Ĵ�ý, Assistant Professor Matthew Andersen connects American Sign Language to the arts.

Game Developer Autumn Scruggs '20 on the New World of Game Developing

Game developer Autumn Scruggs has a creative spirit, prodigious technological skill, and a powerful will. Here, she discusses her path to success.

Ears Wide Open: Perfecting the Art of Listening in Creative Communities

Assistant Professor and music technologist Visda Goudarzi and Assistant Professor Florian Hollerweger discuss their "Listening to the City" courses.

"35" MFA Film Wins Best of Festival at Dayton Independent Film Festival

"35," produced and directed by two #Columalums, follows the story of a Black transwoman's survival.

���Ĵ�ý Welcomes Thelma Vickroy as New CTVA Chair

Thelma Vickroy joins ���Ĵ�ý this semester as the new Chair of the Department of Cinema and Television Arts.

For Director Carl Seaton '94, the Fight Goes On

Carl Seaton '94 on directing, producing, and how stories can change a life.

���Ĵ�ý Student Uses Art to Record History, Erase Boundaries

���Ĵ�ý Student Josué Romero sees art as a tool to address pain and to heal

Missy Hernandez on Mentorship, Power, and Recognizing your Worth

Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez discusses her path as a filmmaker, writer, content creator, and mentor.

Assistant Professor of Instruction Guy Villa Has Project Selected to Appear in Design Annual 61

Assistant Professor of Instruction Guy Villa Jr., who teaches in Design, has a project selected for publication in the Journal of Communication Arts.

Collaborative Student Documentary about COVID Now Available on Itunes

Students from Associate Professor David Berner's Spring 2020 Radio and Audio Documentary Class offer their final audio documentary to the public, now available on Itunes.

Associate Professor David W. Berner to Publish New Book

Associate Professor David W. Berner announces the publication of his eighth book, which is set for release September 1, 2020.

���Ĵ�ý Music Department Announces New Practitioner-in-Residence in Vocal Studies

Music Instructor Typhanie Monique joins the Department as the new Practitioner-in-Residence in Vocal Studies.

���Ĵ�ý to Host Virtual Game Jam

Andrew Forster, '12, takes the lead in a new 2020 virtual Game Jam at ���Ĵ�ý.

���Ĵ�ý Dance Faculty Move in Sync with the Changing Educational Landscape

Faculty members find innovative ways to teach and learn the art of dance during COVID-19

Taking a Look at the Man Behind the Lens

Philip Dembinski ’08 on his love of photography and his favorite shoots

Inside ���Ĵ�ý's State of the Art Digital Print Center

The Digital Print Center (DPC), a new state-of-the-art, two-story print shop, opened on campus last spring at 623 S. Wabash.

DocYourWorld Students Win Big with "Soleful"

Three students from the 2020 DocYourWorld course are honored at the Bronzeville Film Festival for their film, "Soleful."

From Happy Accidents to the Manhattan School of Music

Michael Hilgendorf, BM '20, on song-writing, solos, and his love of playing guitar.

���Ĵ�ý to Add Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) to HVAC systems

Fashion’s Take on COVID-19

Since the start of COVID-19, masks have evolved from paper to durable cloth to silks and satins, cottons, and high-performance innovative fabrics. They're fundamental to getting dressed and being out in public.

���Ĵ�ý Announces New Film, "Blush"

���Ĵ�ý alumni come together to create a film that explores life and love in the heart of Chicago

Fashion Alum Shea Couleé '11 Crowned Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars

���Ĵ�ý congratulates Shea Couleé (Jaren Merrell) '11 on their induction to the Drag Race Hall of Fame.

Faculty Member Publishes Book on the Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells

Great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells pens book about the civil rights activist

���Ĵ�ý Alum Staci R. Collins Jackson Selected as Voting Member of The Academy

���Ĵ�ý Alum Staci R. Collins Jackson, CEO of The Collins Jackson Agency PR firm, is selected as a voting member of The Academy.

Policy Reversal Allows International Students to Attend Classes Online

���Ĵ�ý Students Support Operation Tone-Up

���Ĵ�ý students Celia Knox and Allison Thompson of faculty member Jane Canepa's "Jammin' With Jane" initiative support Operation Tone-Up

Ames Hawkins and Jessica Jacobs Receive Awards, Accolades for These are Love(d) Letters

Written by Ames Hawkins and designed by Jessica Jacobs, These are Love(d) Letters has received three notable awards since its release last September.

���Ĵ�ý Joins ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

���Ĵ�ý is proud to join the Chicago Campus Voting Challenge and the Illinois Campus Voting Challenge to increase civic engagement and civic education within the ���Ĵ�ý community.

CTVA Faculty Robert Buchar Retires

Cinema and Television Arts would like to announce the retirement of faculty member Robert Buchar.

Message from the President

A message from President Kwang-Wu Kim to the college community about the killing of George Floyd.

Jammin' With Jane Raises Funds for Mobile COVID-19 Testing

���Ĵ�ý Events and Promotions students organize a series of virtual performances to raise funds for Team Test Truck, which offers mobile COVID-19 testing.

Sahar Mustafah MFA Fiction ’13 Publishes New Novel, The Beauty of Your Face

The Beauty of Your Face has been named a Most Anticipated Book of 2020 by Marie Claire, Bustle, Real Simple, and Literary Hub.

Amy Mooney to Host Portraiture Lecture Series as University of Oxford Terra Visiting Professor

The four-part series will be live streamed on YouTube beginning Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. CST. Each lecture will feature different topic and a guest moderator.

Interdisciplinary Alumnus Leo Selvaggio Uses Art in his COVID Experiments for the Common Good

Leonardo Selvaggio MFA ’14 discusses his work creating COVID Experiments and his hopes to provide essential workers with personal protection equipment.

���Ĵ�ý Faculty Member Writes Afterword for Second Edition of Ida B. Wells Autobiography

���Ĵ�ý faculty member and great-granddaughter of civil rights champion Ida B. Wells, Michelle Duster, contributes to Wells’ autobiography with afterword.

Weihua Li Focuses on Teaching and Research While at ���Ĵ�ý

Math takes planning, effort, and inspiration

2020 Excellence in Teaching Award Co-Finalists Announced

This year's Excellence in Teaching Award co-finalists include Hilary Sarat-St. Peter, Carolina Posse, Joseph Kramer, Wendi Weber, Derek Fawcett, Sam Roe, Lauren Downing Peters, Khalid Long, and Matthew Andersen.

Graduating Semester in L.A. Students Receive Uplifting Video Message

To commemorate their time together this semester, SiLA teachers and program directors have put together an uplifting video for graduating students.

The Third Mask Festival to Kick Off Online

���Ĵ�ý’s second annual The Third Mask festival will be taking place online this year

Alexis Kirkpatrick BA ’22 Publishes Story “Mr. Forget- Me-Not?"

Kirkpatrick took a Writing Horror class assignment and has been able to get it published in an anthology, Tales of the Lost Volume Two: Stories To Get Lost In.

Alum's Cross-Country Skateboard Documentary Acquired by Gravitas Ventures

Shred America, directed by Arthur Swidzinski '12, is now available on streaming services.

Nick Olson BA ’14 Publishes first Novel, Here’s Waldo

Atmosphere Press will publish the novel within the next year

Associate Professor Sam Weller and Author Neil Gaiman will Host Talk for Big Book Weekend

Jim DeRogatis receives 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chicago Headline Club

Wesley Reno on Audio Arts and Acoustics and the Next Steps Forward

Wesley Reno on engineering, his internship at Electrical Audio, and working in the era of COVID-19

Life in the Fashion Lab

Fashion Studies Chair Colbey Reid and Associate Chair Allison Leahy lead the Fashion Lab, a course providing ���Ĵ�ý students with the opportunity to produce research and insights for industry leaders

Alum Wins Emmy for Work on "Al Despertar" Morning Newscast

Ellie Giadáns, BA '15, wins Emmy for production of WXTV Univision 41-News morning newscast.

Associate Professor Lisa Fishman Celebrates Early Book Launch with Virtual Reading Event

���Ĵ�ý’s Record Label Partners with Global Distribution Company

���Ĵ�ý’s AEMMP record label partners with Ingrooves to further distribution

���Ĵ�ý Faculty Member Collects Creative Cards for Hospital Workers

Susan Imus wants to show hospital staff appreciation with special messages of encouragement

"A Wolf Comes at Night" to be Screened at Four Film Festivals

���Ĵ�ý 2018 Advanced Practicum film, "A Wolf Comes at Night," to be screened at film festivals across the nation.

Dr. Stephen Asma Finds the Thing that Goes Bump in the Night

For Asma, studying the world of monsters is a way to engage with the darkest corners of our own assumptions, conventions, prejudices, and reactions.

Jenny Boully Awarded 2020 Guggenheim Fellowship

Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Jenny Boully has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise.

DJ Niéna Drake Rocks the Hustle: On Success, Making it, and Mentorship

Alum Niéna Drake discusses her path from ���Ĵ�ý to succeeding in media, art, and the world of DJing.

Dr. Eric Freedman, Dean of the School of Media Arts, Announces New Book

Dr. Eric Freedman, Dean of the School of Media Arts at ���Ĵ�ý, announces the publication of his new book, "The Persistence of Code in Game Engine Culture."

Joe Meno Receives Positive Reviews for New Book, Between Everything and Nothing

English and Creative Writing Professor Joe Meno will publish his eighth book, Between Everything and Nothing, on June 2, 2020.

Alexandra Yetter Pivots to Find Her Beat

Journalism student Alexandra Yetter on The ���Ĵ�ý Chronicle, landing internships, and finding editorial success

Capturing Quarantine: Student Life During a Pandemic

Oral History: the Art of the Interview/Honors switches gears to documenting the lives as students during Covid-19.

CTVA Faculty Brent Kado Awarded Individual Artists Program Grant

"Who Killed Laura Jean Mitchell?" uncovers new information about a 45-year-old cold case in the heartland.

Alumna Sets Up ���Ĵ�ý Scholarship in Honor of Parents

���Ĵ�ý alum sets up scholarship for Marketing students in honor of her parents

Alumna Tailyn Kaster '08 Finds Herself in the Spotlight, and Uses it to Advocate Communications Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

Tailyn Kaster translates Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds COVID-19 press conferences

Chronicle and Echo Magazine Recognized with 2020 ���Ĵ�ý Scholastic Press Association Awards

Echo took the top award as a Gold Crown winner as a general magazine hybrid for The Body Issue print edition and accompanying website, while the ���Ĵ�ý Chronicle was honored with a Silver Crown as a hybrid news outlet.

���Ĵ�ý Recruits and Welcomes Students Amid COVID-19

���Ĵ�ý’s Admissions Department shifts gears to keep prospective and incoming students excited about ���Ĵ�ý despite COVID-19

���Ĵ�ý Contributes: The Faces of Moving Forward

In the face of COVID-19, the ���Ĵ�ý community has come together to keep our culture anchored and to keep us moving forward. This is our story.

Maggie O'Keefe Will Fight For You

Democratic Committeewoman Maggie O'Keefe, Theatre '11, discusses politics, working in the community, and serving the 40th Ward.

���Ĵ�ý Faculty Recognized with Program Grants from City of Chicago

Congratulations to the ���Ĵ�ý faculty members who were awarded 2020 Individual Artists Program grants and an Esteemed Artist Award from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

The Art of the Uplift: How Creatives Restore Community

“I can feel this in my bones. It’s devastating for the world, for every one of us, and this is just the beginning unfortunately.” – Joan Giroux, Professor of Art and Art History

We Will Survive: Paria Izadmehr on Art, Resilience, and COVID-19

���Ĵ�ý graduate student talks about science, design, and turning to art during a time of global crisis

Mia Elliott Has the Answers: On Producing Movies that Matter

Cinema and Television Arts student Mia Elliott on the road to becoming a producer

Alumni Jeff Hoffmann Sells Thesis to Simon and Schuster

Hoffmann's first novel, “Other People’s Children” will be published in 2021.

Meeting the Voice on the Radio: Jennifer Keiper Speaks Out

Jennifer Keiper, BFA ’92, MFA ’94, on anchoring, mentoring, and climbing to great heights

���Ĵ�ý Collective Impact Series: Piven Theatre Presents on Workshop Impacting the Lives of Incarcerated Women

As part of its Collective Impact Series, ���Ĵ�ý hosts a presentation by Piven Theatre Workshop on using theatre to impact the lives of women incarcerated at Cook County Jail.

Adjunct Instructor and Grammy Nominee Mary Mazurek Talks Audio Trailblazing

Mary Mazurek on working for a Big Three recording studio, overcoming obstacles as an engineer, and *that* Grammy nomination

Alumna Kendra Allen Lands Two-Book Deal From Ecco

Kendra Allen, BA ’17, declared herself a Nonfiction major and hasn’t looked back

Dirk Matthews Selected as Senior Director of Alumni Relations

���Ĵ�ý alum excited to serve the college in a new role.

Communication Chair Suzanne McBride Talks Covering Politics

Suzanne McBride leads ���Ĵ�ý students interested in politics on the journey of a lifetime

Fall 2018 Advanced Practicum Film, Oasis, to be Shown at Capital City Film Festival

Christopher Rohrbeck, '19, will have Fall 2018 advanced practicum film screened at the Capital City Film Festival in Lansing, Michigan (April 9th-April 18th, 2020)

Sydne Horton Doesn't Fit the Bill, Sydne Horton Writes the Bill

Writer, director, and all-around go-getter Sydne Horton talks making movies that matter

The ���Ĵ�ý Chronicle Wins 21 Illinois College Press Association Awards

The ���Ĵ�ý Chronicle wins big at 2020 ICPA Awards.

Associate Professor Ann Hetzel Gunkel Writes Book, Poles In Illinois, About Everyday People

Poles in Illinois “focuses on lived experiences of Polish Americans rather than historiographic interpretations of Polish American history.”

���Ĵ�ý Wins Big at NAACP’s Image Awards

Rashid Johnson '00 took home an award for "Native Son" while Carl Seaton ’94, Lena Waithe '06, and Paul Garnes '96, HDR '16 were among the other nominees.

���Ĵ�ý Professors Participate in Author Meets Critic Session at American Philosophical Association Conference

Associate Professor Rami Gabriel and Professor Stephen Asma will share their work, The Emotional Mind: The Affective Roots of Culture and Cognition

Detours to Success: Michelle Harmon on taking the Back Road to Happiness

Sometimes the detour you take leads on an alternate route to happiness and fulfillment

CTVA Student Patrick Thomas Keen to be Awarded Honorable Mention for Short Film, "Tossed"

���Ĵ�ý CTVA student Patrick Thomas Keen will be awarded an Honorable Mention at the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest for his short film titled "Tossed." He will receive his award in April, near Earth Day.

Associate Professor Katie Paciga Clearly Practices What She Preaches

Humanities, History and Social Sciences Associate Professor Katie Paciga teaches early childhood literacy at ���Ĵ�ý

Something is Strange in Crestfall, Idaho

Crestfall is a remote town, in a remote place, inhabited by a curious cast of characters. They are interesting, lovable, and unique. And they keep dying of not-so-natural causes...

���Ĵ�ý Looks to the Future at Black Arts Festival

Black Arts Festival is celebrating its third consecutive year at ���Ĵ�ý this February 20-22.

The Music Department at Columba College Chicago Announces Three Separate Events Celebrating 39 Years of Service of Departing Professor of Instruction Bobbi Wilsyn

Professor of Instruction and Coordinator of Vocal Studies Bobbi Wilsyn will be retiring at the end of the Spring 2020 semester. The Music Department is announcing three events to celebrate her time at ���Ĵ�ý.

Delvin McCray '16: From Switching Majors to Making it to the Fashion Majors

���Ĵ�ý alum Delvin McCray reflects on how he moved into the world of fashion, the roads to Project Runway and Paris Fashion Week

���Ĵ�ý Hosts 3rd Annual Black Arts Fest February 20-22, 2020

Black Arts Festival 2020 synthesizes the past and present to inform visions of an empowered future.

Darrell Jones Dances His Way to Success

Faculty member Darrell Jones talks dance and upcoming projects.

Emma Draves to Premier "The Nearest Place"

Adjunct dance faculty member Emma Draves will premier her newest performance, “The Nearest Place,” at Links Hall from February 28 - March 1.

CTVA Alum Joseph Mireles on Writing for The Magicians

Joseph Mireles went from being a volunteer waiter to being a writer on one of SyFy's most popular shows. Here's how.

Zen and the Art of Audio Preservation

���Ĵ�ý adjunct faculty member and alum Joseph Tessone is an expert in all things audio. Here, he discusses his work as President and Lead Engineer at Mystery Street Recording Company.

���Ĵ�ý’s Window Fashion Exhibit Turns Heads on Michigan Avenue

���Ĵ�ý’s Fashion Studies Department makes their fashion exhibit accessible to passers-by.

Dan Dinello on Children of Men

Professor Emeritus Dan Dinello of CTVA discusses themes of nationalism, xenophobia, and gendered violence in Children of Men.

DJ Ca$h Era, '17, Takes Chicago

DJ Ca$h Era on building skills in DJing, radio, and the art of pivoting to find long-term success.

���Ĵ�ý Hosts 20th Self Employment in the Arts Conference

Melissa Albert Publishes Second New York Time’s Bestseller, The Night Country

Melissa Albert, ���Ĵ�ý BA '06 Published Second Book

MFA Creative Writing/Fiction Alumnus Solome Skaff ‘04 Publishes Book, LifeCare

Solome Skaff MFA '04 wrote LifeCare, a personal guide that helps people process through the difficulties of life.

Remembering Author, Alum, and Former Faculty Member Larry Heinemann

It is with sadness we share that Larry Heinemann, a former professor and renowned member of the ���Ĵ�ý community, passed away on December 11. He was 75 years old.

Danny Kravitz Walks the Walk: On Life, Mentorship, and the Road to The Marksman

Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Danny Kravitz discusses his upcoming movie "The Marksman," starring Liam Neeson.

Jonathan Castillo’s Photography is Taking Him Places

���Ĵ�ý College alumnus Jonathan Castillo tells us how photography landed him in Chicago and on the pages of The New Yorker.

Keith Walker is Just Getting Started

Director of photography, documentarian, entrepreneur, and ���Ĵ�ý alumnus Keith Walker sits down to talk about his life, his work, and what comes next.

Film and Theater Alum to Screen Latest Feature at Film Row Cinema

Lorrisa Julianus will have a free showing of her latest feature, the romantic action comedy, “The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater.”

College Art Association Annual Conference to Screen "Work at Hand, Michael K. Paxton" Documentary

Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Peter Hartel and the film's subject, Michael Paxton, will be in attendance at the film's screening on Thursday, February 13.

Chicago's First Lady Visits ���Ĵ�ý for Chicago Learning Exchange Meetup

Gene Siskel Film Center to Screen Mehrnaz Saeed-Vafa's New Documentary

A documentary directed by ���Ĵ�ý Cinema and Television Arts Professor Mehrnaz Saeed-Vafa will be featured this weekend as part of the month-long docuseries "Stranger Than Fiction."

Jim DeRogatis Has Been “Writin' the same stories over and over and over again*” Resulting in Lifetime’s Docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly”

Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis featured in docuseries dedicated to R. Kelly abuse allegations and culture of complicity

���Ĵ�ý Hosts 33rd Young Playwrights Festival

The Young Playwrights Festival helps inspire Chicago high school students to write dynamic one-act plays for the stage.

���Ĵ�ý Students Win Fashion Scholarship Fund Case Study Scholarships

Three ���Ĵ�ý Fashion Students win Case Study Scholarships from the Fashion Scholarship Fund and a trip to the Fashion Scholarship Fund Awards Gala in New York.

Associate Professor Michelle Yates Receives Illinois Arts Council Agency Grant for Documentary Rebel Bells

Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Michelle Yates produces first short film

Associate Professor Dan Rybicky Nominated for Vimeo's "Best of the Year" Award

The Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor's short documentary, "Accident, MD," is among ten videos nominated in the Documentary category.

���Ĵ�ý Names Second Madeleine Moore Burrell Fellow

Named after ���Ĵ�ý Trustee Madeleine Moore Burrell, the fellowship announces its 2020 recipient.

���Ĵ�ý Adjunct Professor and MFA Alum Kate Wisel Publishes Thesis Project

Kate Wisel is the author of Driving in Cars with Homeless Men, winner of the 2019 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, selected by Min Jin Lee.

Civic Media Wednesday: A New Free Evening Workshop Series at ���Ĵ�ý

Assistant Professor Yonty Friesem, together with five colleagues, is one of nine 2019-2020 Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programming Grant awardees for the upcoming Civic Media Workshop Series.