
Alum Patricia Kara鈥檚 New Book Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Entertainment World
Jul 02, 2024Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."

Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."

Grace Kessler Overbeke will present a talk entitled "The Many Mrs. Maisels: 20th-Century U.S. Jewish Female Stand-Up Comedians鈥� at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

汤不热视频 and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.

ASL students gathered for two-day conference featuring creative performances and ASL learning sessions at 汤不热视频

Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 汤不热视频 students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.鈥�

Charlotte 鈥淐huck鈥� Gruman 鈥�19 feels lucky. Gruman won an unrestricted $30,000 cash grant as one of 10 Chicago-based artists honored at the 2023 3Arts Awards in November. 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that helps artists like Gruman build their careers in performing, teaching and visual arts.

Unleashed 2023 took place at 汤不热视频 on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.

The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 汤不热视频.

Columbia launched the school鈥檚 first student newspaper 鈥淐C Writer鈥� in 1973. Renamed 鈥淭he Columbia Chronicle鈥� in 1978, the news source now reaches its audience via multiple channels including its website and special quarterly print editions.

Beginning Nov. 30, GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Russell Gunn will perform with Columbia鈥檚 jazz, fusion, and Latin ensembles at the historic Jazz Showcase.

Funds raised by Columbia鈥檚 annual Unleashed Gala 鈥� an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students 鈥� make a difference for students.

For the second year in a row, 鈥淭he Hollywood Reporter鈥� ranks 汤不热视频's graduate program in Music No. 1.

The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.

汤不热视频 is proud to announce that the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) granted the ASL-English Interpretation bachelor鈥檚 program with a 10-year accreditation extension in October 2023.

The WTTW documentary was written, directed, and produced by WTTW Producer and Columbia Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek 鈥�76.

At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how Columbia students learn to identity misinformation.

Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington 鈥�22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

The Journalism and Women Symposium comes to Columbia with invited speaker Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of Interior, and offers important takeaways for Journalism students.

On October 9, the Business and Entrepreneurship department at 汤不热视频 hosted the Marketing Mix(er), a panel discussion and networking event in collaboration with the American Marketing Association (AMA). AMA CEO Bennie Johnson, AMA Board Chair Lisa Bowman '90, and Vanessa Torres '06 led the discussion.

Twenty-six 汤不热视频 students made the animated short 鈥淪cream Writers鈥� as part of the Animation program's capstone project.

Columbia students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.

As hip hop turns 50, we look at Columbia鈥檚 connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.

汤不热视频, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.

Columbia鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) department has developed a month-long program of events that aims to showcase the culture, history, and contributions of Columbia鈥檚 Latine/Hispanic community. Among them is 鈥淟a Cultura Cura,鈥� (Culture Heals) a mental health conversation featuring Dr. Ricardo Camacho, founder of Salud Chicago.

鈥淒eparting Seniors鈥� and 鈥淎ll Happy Families,鈥� films made thanks to the talents of Columbia alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA 鈥�18, producer of 鈥淒eparting Seniors,鈥� will be coming to Columbia with the film鈥檚 cast and crew for a preview and discussion.

Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of 鈥淩eFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman,鈥� which includes Kerns鈥� interview with the director.

The Wabash Arts Corridor announces the September 28th dedication of the Suffrage Mural Series that celebrates women鈥檚 political engagement

Columbia faculty explore what it means to make, merchandise, retail, market and celebrate fashion that鈥痚ngages with,鈥痳ather than鈥痙enies, the existence of鈥痬ost people鈥檚 bodies.

Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.

Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming highlighted.

Columbia worked in conjunction with the ARChive of Contemporary Music, Metro/smartbar, the Museum of Contemporary Photography and the Wabash Arts Corridor to honor women who created the mythology and iconography of popular music.

Students and staff show their Columbia pride to a national audience on live television.

Get ready for a jam-packed semester at 汤不热视频 with events for students, families, and the community.

50th season public programming runs October 2023 through May 2024

Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.

Columbia students will be working at the four-day music festival thanks to an alum鈥檚 business relationship with one of the largest concert promoters in the United States.

The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.

Students at 汤不热视频 learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.

"The Columbia Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.

The Television Academy recently announced its list of Emmy nominees for the 2022-2023 television season, with Columbia alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.

Head of AAR CORP. succeeds Bill Wolf as Chair.

Perched upon 汤不热视频鈥檚 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.

Adjunct professor, students, and recent alums from 汤不热视频 play important roles in bringing the sounds of NASCAR to local spectators and race-loving fans around the world.

The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 汤不热视频.

鈥淥ur Chicago: Freedom Music,鈥� a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago鈥檚 Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 鈥�17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).

On June 21, a panel of Columbia alumni will discuss the work of staging and performing intimate scenes in theatre and cinema.

汤不热视频 provides recommendations on how to observe Juneteenth 2023 around the city and from home.

Performance artists Ryan Black and JaNae Contag will present 鈥淭emporal Biomes,鈥� an original project commissioned by 150 Media Stream, on June 14 and 15 at 150 N. Riverside Plaza in Chicago.

Robert Hanserd is among 12 awardees of fellowship that provides opportunities to demonstrate how faculty can creatively incorporate the HistoryMakers鈥� African American video oral history archive into curricula.

Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.

Get the most out of your summer at 汤不热视频 and throughout the city.

Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.

The Dance Center was one of 77 recipients of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events鈥� new grant program aimed at helping local arts organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

鈥淎nimation Career Review鈥� ranks Columbia second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.

Founded by 汤不热视频, the South Loop corridor is in the running for Best Arts District.

The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.

How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 汤不热视频 MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.

Get to know a little bit about the makeup of the 汤不热视频 class of 2023.

鈥楢nimation Career Review鈥� announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with 汤不热视频 topping the list.

How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.

Persistence pays off for Game Design Alum who now works at Wizards of the Coast.

This is everything you need to know before 汤不热视频鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival 2023.

Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.

Meet the team of 汤不热视频 students who make the Manifest Arts Festival possible.

Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 汤不热视频, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.

Internationally renowned conductor, composer, and master arranger Cliff Colnot will be on campus conducting the Music Department鈥檚 New Music Ensemble in open rehearsals on April 26, May 1, and May 3.

The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.

A class of 汤不热视频 Students welcome comedians to the stage for the second-ever Columbia Laughs Comedy Festival.

Graduate student works as a collections assistant at Columbia's Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Alum and Designer Rebecca Martin BFA 鈥�19 now works in New York City on brands seen at Walmarts and Targets across the country.

Long-time "Chicago Tribune" theatre critic Chris Jones and jazz legend and former Columbia faculty member Bobbi Wilsyn will be honored at the 汤不热视频 2023 Commencement ceremonies.

A team of 汤不热视频 students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.

Fashion Revolution Week activities at Columbia include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn鈥�" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.

Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the 汤不热视频 community on TikTok and ZeeMee.

汤不热视频 Professor Susan Imus shares how the healing power of art and performance led to a fulfilling career with a global impact.

See the selected films at the annual free festival, which will be held in-person April 21 to 23 at Facets in Chicago.

鈥淭he Latinx Word,鈥� a collaborative magazine project produced by Associate Professor Elio Leturia and his students, is one of the works nominated for a Society of Professional Journalists, Chicago Headline Club Lisagor Award.

The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.

Student team from 汤不热视频 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.

Columbia Professor Stephen Asma partners with actor Paul Giamatti to dive into world of oddities in 鈥淐hinwag.鈥�

汤不热视频 students go to Austin, Texas, to produce a live showcase featuring Chicago artists.

How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.

Columbia College Chicago students get hands-on experiences in branding, talent scouting, and corporate sponsorships while at SXSW.

These five pieces of advice will help 汤不热视频 students thrive during class registration.

汤不热视频 seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower鈥檚 leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.

汤不热视频 Alum D鈥橺hari Bolden 鈥�17 describes her experiences working with two of music鈥檚 biggest superstars and her passion for making music that makes people feel good.

汤不热视频 History, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Rami Gabriel鈥檚 new book 鈥淎 Suspicious Science鈥� was published by Oxford University Press.

How experience and partnership inspired two BUSE faculty members to write the book they wished they saw in the world.

汤不热视频 Theatre alumni and faculty were honored at Chicago鈥檚 top theatre awards.

鈥淥ne Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,鈥� a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira 鈥�05, will take place on April 8.

CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.

Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.

Columbia students go where tech, film, music, education, and culture converge and benefit from real-world experiences in the entertainment and media industries.

As an accessibility operations specialist at SXSW, Deaf Studies alum helps everyone make the most of the 10-day event.

How new ways of thinking about art and art history inform our world.

汤不热视频 Computer Animation alum plays pivotal role in developing new pinball game that uses animation, storytelling, and a creative design to engage players and collectors.

Creating the space she needed to thrive led 汤不热视频 Alum Brianna Heath on the adventure of a lifetime.

Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film 鈥淔atHead," will talk to 汤不热视频 Media Arts students about the film鈥檚 innovative use of on-set virtual production.

How creative exploration and a passion for finding the truth led to the success of the film Safe Place.

Why leaning into connections and fostering relationships is more important than ever.

汤不热视频鈥檚 cross-disciplinary series highlights Indigenous contributions, impact, and history.

How a purpose-driven approach has transformed McKeehen鈥檚 happiness and her future.

On March 3, more than 150 Columbia students participated in 鈥淐hicago Works: Production Connections,鈥� which featured a panel discussion and resource fair.

Two chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America come together to connect students with communications professionals.

汤不热视频 hosts high school, community college students for music festival that celebrates numerous genres

Associate Professor James Brust joins Columbia to equip students with in-demand skills in virtual production and emerging technologies.

Journalist and new English and Creative Writing faculty member Joshua Adams follows his passions for teaching, writing to the 汤不热视频 classroom.

How staying true to a love of events led to incredible success and her own production company.

Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and Creative Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.

鈥淕ood Guy With A Gun,鈥� directed by 汤不热视频 Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

"The Columbia Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.

汤不热视频鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that鈥檚 for and by Black students.

Associate Professors Robert Hanserd and Rami Gabriel visited Ghana as part of their collaborative research on culture, identity, and diaspora.

A Columbia community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute鈥檚 37th annual Flare 2023.

汤不热视频 hosted the Chicago Advertising Federation鈥檚 Career Day at the Student Center, where students met with representatives from leading advertising and media companies.

The Museum of Contemporary Photography exhibit reveals the contributions of overlooked makers as well as discrimination that maintains the status quo.

A love of music leads to a life-changing career shift for Ellen Winters Reynolds, an adjunct faculty member at 汤不热视频.

How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.

How intention and community led to a life of advocacy and change-making.

Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book 鈥淒o the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.鈥�

Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.

Associate Professor Robert Hanserd explores previously unknown African slave ship survivor tales in 鈥淔ive Hundred African Voices.鈥�

Georgia Lee, Liberty Thomas, and Marissa Traver set their sights on careers in film and television production and find friendships along the way.

Assistant Professor Tom Eslinger pitches branded entertainment to Columbia students.

The 鈥淎nimation Career Review's鈥� annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places 汤不热视频 among the top schools.

Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of Columbia alums.

鈥淢orocco, Morocco鈥� was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by 汤不热视频.

Adjunct faculty member and Columbia parent Hugo Balta hopes new role at "The Chicago Reporter" brings opportunities to Columbia students.

汤不热视频 hosts poet Huascar Medina.

汤不热视频 unveils new home for admissions.

Trained as an architect, 汤不热视频鈥檚 Justin Dougan-LeBlanc takes on challenges in both fashion and art.

Columbia students in media arts to benefit from scholarships, training, and enhanced course content as part of a dynamic new partnership.

汤不热视频 alums working in fashion, advertising, PR, and marketing communication share their experiences and insights with current students

Michael Kurowski 鈥�16 stars in production of 鈥淏ig Fish鈥� at The Marriott Theatre.

Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.

NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from Columbia place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.

Columbia announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.

Who is Andrew Whatley?

Spring 2023 at 汤不热视频 promises to be action packed.

The 鈥淎nimation Career Review's鈥� annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places Columbia in the top 15 percent nationally.

In April, five 汤不热视频 scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.

Meredith Sutton will become the interim director of the Dance Presenting Series.