CONVERSATIONS IN THE ARTS/LAS DEAN'S LECTURE
Political strategist and former interim chair of the Democratic National Committee Donna Brazile visited Columbia College on October 25. Brazile spoke about the US deficit, Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements, and the upcoming 2012 elections.
Writer, lecturer, editor, and feminist activist Gloria Steinem spoke at Columbia on February 7, discussing her time as the co-founder and editor of Ms. magazine, and her interest in gender roles, roots of violence, and peace and justice.
At the fall 2011 LAS Dean's Lecture, Dr. Stephen Asma, professor of philosophy, and Allen Turner, Board of Trustees chairman, debated the future of morality and ethics in our dangerous and changing world.
Photos by Jorge Garza Norrick, Brian Kinyon, and Brent White (BA '08)
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
At the Chicago International Film Festival, Columbia hosted alumni, students, and college supporters at a private reception, Q&A session, and private screenings. The Return of Joe Rich, written and directed by Sam Auster, and Lenny Morris vs. the Universe by Evan Powers (BA '10) were shown.
Photos by Robert Kusel (BA '78)
ALUMNI WEEKEND
The 2011 Alumni Weekend featured a casting panel that included alumni talent agents, casting directors, and executives. Alumni also enjoyed the Student/Alumni Luncheon as well as several career-based and creative workshops. This year's Alumni Weekend will be held September 28-29.
Photos by Vladimir Zaytsev ('12)
WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER?/STUDENT ALUMNI ALLIANCE
Marlon West (BA '85) discussed film animation and his career path with students on campus for the Student Alumni Alliance. During his 19-year tenure at Disney, he has worked on many notable films, including The Lion King, Pocahontas, Tarzan, and Chicken Little, and served as visual effects supervisor on Atlantis: The Lost Empire, The Princess and the Frog, and Winnie the Pooh.
The Office of Alumni Relations and Karyn Bosnak (BA '96) hosted an on-campus screening and Q&A for the film What's Your Number, based on Bosnak's book, 20 Times a Lady.
Photos by Vladimir Zaytsev ('12)
OPEN DOORS GALA
The Open Doors Gala raised nearly $700,000 to benefit the Open Doors Scholarship fund for Chicago Public Schools' graduates to attend Columbia College. About 250 community and business leaders and college supports attended the event at the college's Media Production Center.
Photos by Steve Becker
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
For a fourth year in a row, Columbia College Chicago had a big presence in Park City and a full slate of activities during the film festival at Sundance. The college hosted alumni, friends of Columbia, industry professionals, and festival goers at several weekend events at the Waldorf Astoria Park City.
Photos by Samantha Kanzler
