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."
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Grace Kessler Overbeke to Present The Many Mrs Maisels 20th Century US Jewish Female StandUp Comedians
Dec 21, 2023Grace 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.
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ASL Conference Brings High School and College Students Together at 51社区
Dec 18, 2023ASL students gathered for two-day conference featuring creative performances and ASL learning sessions at 51社区
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What to Watch and Where to Wander This Winter: 51社区 Edition
Dec 18, 202351社区 and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
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Five 51社区 Students Earn Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Dec 15, 2023Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 51社区 students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.鈥
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51社区 and the Chicago Fashion Incubator Announce New Partnership
Dec 11, 2023The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 51社区.
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51社区 Grad Charlotte 鈥淐huck鈥 Gruman 鈥19 Awarded $30,000 Grant From 3Arts
Dec 11, 2023Charlotte 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.
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Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at 51社区 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.
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'The 51社区 Chronicle' Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
Nov 28, 202351社区 launched the school鈥檚 first student newspaper 鈥淐C Writer鈥 in 1973. Renamed 鈥淭he 51社区 Chronicle鈥 in 1978, the news source now reaches its audience via multiple channels including its website and special quarterly print editions.
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GRAMMY-Nominated Artist-in-Residence Russell Gunn to Perform With 51社区 Student Ensembles
Nov 21, 2023Beginning Nov. 30, GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Russell Gunn will perform with 51社区鈥檚 jazz, fusion, and Latin ensembles at the historic Jazz Showcase.
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Persistence Scholarships Support Student Success
Nov 20, 2023Funds raised by 51社区鈥檚 annual Unleashed Gala 鈥 an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students 鈥 make a difference for students.
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'The Hollywood Reporter' Once Again Names 51社区鈥檚 Music Composition for Screen MFA the Best in World
Nov 16, 2023For the second year in a row, 鈥淭he Hollywood Reporter鈥 ranks 51社区's graduate program in Music No. 1.
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Audio Arts and Acoustics Student Awarded Scholarship to Travel To New York City for Audio Engineering Conference
Nov 14, 2023The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
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Accreditation for ASL Bachelor鈥檚 Renewed for Next 10 Years
Nov 06, 202351社区 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.
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51社区 Alum and AIDS Activist Danny Sotomayor '80 Subject of New PBS Documentary
Nov 02, 2023The WTTW documentary was written, directed, and produced by WTTW Producer and 51社区 Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek 鈥76.
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Associate Professor in Communication Is Keynote Speaker at Fulbright Conference in Romania
Nov 01, 2023At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how 51社区 students learn to identity misinformation.
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Student Short Part of 29th Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov 01, 2023Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington 鈥22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
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Journalism Symposium Brings Secretary of Interior to 51社区 and Learning Opportunities to Students
Oct 18, 2023The Journalism and Women Symposium comes to 51社区 with invited speaker Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of Interior, and offers important takeaways for Journalism students.
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Business and Entrepreneurship Re-Launches American Marketing Association Chapter
Oct 17, 2023On October 9, the Business and Entrepreneurship department at 51社区 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.
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Award-Winning Student Animated Short Screens at LGBTQ+ Film Festival in New York
Oct 13, 2023Twenty-six 51社区 students made the animated short 鈥淪cream Writers鈥 as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
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Semester in LA Students Go Where Entertainment, Media, and Technology Converge
Oct 10, 202351社区 students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
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Integrating Hip Hop Into the Student Experience
Oct 06, 2023As hip hop turns 50, we look at 51社区鈥檚 connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
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Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 202351社区, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
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La Cultura Cura Bridges the Gap Between Heritage and Mental Health
Oct 05, 202351社区鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) department has developed a month-long program of events that aims to showcase the culture, history, and contributions of 51社区鈥檚 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.
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Chicago International Film Festival to Feature Work by 51社区 Alums
Oct 03, 2023鈥淒eparting Seniors鈥 and 鈥淎ll Happy Families,鈥 films made thanks to the talents of 51社区 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 51社区 with the film鈥檚 cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
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51社区 Associate Provost Editor of New Book on 'Desperately Seeking Susan' Director Susan Seidelman
Sep 26, 2023Film 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.
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Wabash Arts Corridor Unveils Two New Murals Dedicated to Women's Political Engagement
Sep 21, 2023The Wabash Arts Corridor announces the September 28th dedication of the Suffrage Mural Series that celebrates women鈥檚 political engagement
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51社区 Fashion Studies Symposium Teaches Lessons in Inclusivity
Aug 22, 202351社区 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.
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51社区 Professor, Alum Explore Conversational AI in New Book
Aug 16, 2023Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
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The Hollywood Reporter Ranks 51社区 12th Best Film School in US
Aug 15, 2023Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming highlighted.
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51社区 Students Rise and Shine on 'Good Morning America'
Aug 14, 2023Students and staff show their 51社区 pride to a national audience on live television.
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Outdoor Installation Honors Women Who Photograph Music
Aug 14, 202351社区 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.
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51社区 Students Win 'Sound Opinions' Scholarships
Aug 07, 2023Six 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.
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Then, Now, Next鈥擳he Dance Center at 51社区 Celebrates 50 Years of Dedication to Sharing the Present Moment of Dance
Aug 07, 202350th season public programming runs October 2023 through May 2024
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Welcome to Fall 2023 at 51社区
Aug 07, 2023Get ready for a jam-packed semester at 51社区 with events for students, families, and the community.
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Lollapalooza Provides Students Valuable Festival Work Experience Thanks to Alum
Aug 03, 202351社区 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.
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51社区 Makes 'MovieMaker's' 2023 List of 25 Best Film Schools
Jul 31, 2023The publication recognizes 51社区 for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
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Corporate Collaboration Presents Students Opportunity to Bring Gift Bag Designs to Market
Jul 31, 2023Students at 51社区 learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.
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51社区 Alums Among the 2023 Emmy Nominees
Jul 17, 2023The Television Academy recently announced its list of Emmy nominees for the 2022-2023 television season, with 51社区 alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.
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'The 51社区 Chronicle' Wins Grant to Investigate Mental Health Issues
Jul 17, 2023"The 51社区 Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.
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51社区 Board of Trustees Elects John M. Holmes as New Chair
Jul 13, 2023Head of AAR CORP. succeeds Bill Wolf as Chair.
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51社区 Installs New Radio Tower for Student-Led WCRX
Jul 10, 2023Perched upon 51社区鈥檚 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
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51社区 Sound Professionals Along for the Ride at NASCAR's Chicago Pit Stop
Jun 27, 2023Adjunct professor, students, and recent alums from 51社区 play important roles in bringing the sounds of NASCAR to local spectators and race-loving fans around the world.
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51社区 Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards
Jun 20, 2023The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 51社区.
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51社区 Faculty and Alum to Be Featured on ABC7 Chicago鈥檚 Juneteenth Special
Jun 16, 2023鈥淥ur Chicago: Freedom Music,鈥 a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago鈥檚 Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 鈥17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
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51社区 to Host Virtual Panel on Intimacy for Stage and Screen
Jun 13, 2023On June 21, a panel of 51社区 alumni will discuss the work of staging and performing intimate scenes in theatre and cinema.
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Celebrating Juneteenth 2023
Jun 12, 202351社区 provides recommendations on how to observe Juneteenth 2023 around the city and from home.
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Adjunct Faculty Member Ryan Black to Perform an Experimental Soundscape
Jun 06, 2023Performance 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.
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The HistoryMakers Awards 2023-2024 Innovations in Pedagogy and Teaching Fellowship to 51社区 Associate Professor Robert Hanserd
Jun 02, 2023Robert 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.
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Designing Bandages: Curad Competition Scores Students Cash Prizes
Jun 01, 2023Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
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Summer Season at 51社区
May 30, 2023Get the most out of your summer at 51社区 and throughout the city.
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51社区 Professor Gilbert Nominated for Tony Award
May 25, 2023Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.
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The 51社区 Dance Center Awarded Chicago Arts Recovery Program Grant
May 22, 2023The 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.
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51社区 Named One of the Top Visual Effects Schools in the Midwest
May 22, 2023鈥淎nimation Career Review鈥 ranks 51社区 second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
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Wabash Arts Corridor Nominated in 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers鈥 Choice Awards
May 18, 2023Founded by 51社区, the South Loop corridor is in the running for Best Arts District.
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51社区 Alums Have Films Showcased During Cannes Film Festival
May 11, 2023The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
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Class of 2023 by the Numbers
May 08, 2023Get to know a little bit about the makeup of the 51社区 class of 2023.
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MAM Alum Alissa Klaus on Art, Community, and Career Fulfillment
May 08, 2023How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 51社区 MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.
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51社区 Ranked No. 1 Illustration School in Illinois
May 05, 2023鈥楢nimation Career Review鈥 announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with 51社区 topping the list.
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Alum Jacob Mooney Lands Job at Pioneering Interactive Trading Card Company
May 01, 2023Persistence pays off for Game Design Alum who now works at Wizards of the Coast.
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Dance Senior Tristen Sanborn on Tap, Teaching, and Taking on Life After 51社区
May 01, 2023How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
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Looking Ahead to Manifest Unlocked
May 01, 2023This is everything you need to know before 51社区鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival 2023.
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Choose Chicago Names Alum Vashon Jordan Jr. '21 Artist of the Year
Apr 27, 2023Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
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Meet Team Manifest
Apr 27, 2023Meet the team of 51社区 students who make the Manifest Arts Festival possible.
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51社区 Student Recognized for Her Work Getting Out the Vote on Campus and Beyond
Apr 26, 2023Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 51社区, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
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Renowned Conductor in Residence With 51社区's New Music Ensemble
Apr 26, 2023Internationally 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.
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Fashion Studies Students Participate in ARC'TERYX Design Challenge
Apr 25, 2023The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
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51社区 Students Hold Second Annual Comedy Festival
Apr 24, 2023A class of 51社区 Students welcome comedians to the stage for the second-ever 51社区 Laughs Comedy Festival.
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Fashion Studies Alum's Internship Launches Career in Apparel Design
Apr 24, 2023Alum and Designer Rebecca Martin BFA 鈥19 now works in New York City on brands seen at Walmarts and Targets across the country.
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Arts Management Master's Degree Opens Doors of Opportunity for Museum Professional Jessica Meis
Apr 24, 2023Graduate student works as a collections assistant at 51社区's Museum of Contemporary Photography.
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Advertising Students Earn a Spot on Prestigious Young Ones Student Award Shortlist
Apr 18, 2023A team of 51社区 students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.
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51社区 to Confer Degrees on Theatre Critic, Jazz Artist at Commencement 2023
Apr 18, 2023Long-time "Chicago Tribune" theatre critic Chris Jones and jazz legend and former 51社区 faculty member Bobbi Wilsyn will be honored at the college鈥檚 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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51社区 To Host Fashion Revolution Week Activities April 20-27
Apr 17, 2023Fashion Revolution Week activities at 51社区 include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn鈥" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.
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Meet the Face of 51社区's TikTok
Apr 17, 2023Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the 51社区 community on TikTok and ZeeMee.
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Professor Susan Imus on the Therapeutic Impact of the Arts
Apr 17, 202351社区 Professor Susan Imus shares how the healing power of art and performance led to a fulfilling career with a global impact.
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CineYouth Festival Features Three 51社区 Student Films
Apr 14, 2023See the selected films at the annual free festival, which will be held in-person April 21 to 23 at Facets in Chicago.
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51社区 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
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51社区 Faculty, Alums, and Students Nominated for Journalism Award
Apr 13, 2023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.
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Three-Peat First-Place Win for 51社区's L'Or茅al Brandstorm Team
Apr 11, 2023Student team from 51社区 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
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Alum George Chen on Building a Life in Development
Apr 10, 2023How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.
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Professor Stephen Asma Launches Podcast 'Chinwag' With Actor Paul Giamatti
Apr 10, 202351社区 Professor Stephen Asma partners with actor Paul Giamatti to dive into world of oddities in 鈥淐hinwag.鈥
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Students Get to Work in the Music Business at SXSW
Apr 10, 202351社区 students go to Austin, Texas, to produce a live showcase featuring Chicago artists.
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Students Help Real-Life Clients Meet Real-World Business Goals at SXSW
Apr 10, 202351社区 College Chicago students get hands-on experiences in branding, talent scouting, and corporate sponsorships while at SXSW.
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Brower Brothers Make the Leap With Semester in LA
Apr 03, 202351社区 seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower鈥檚 leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.
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51社区 Faculty Reveal Keys to the Trade in New Book on Music Marketing
Apr 03, 2023How experience and partnership inspired two BUSE faculty members to write the book they wished they saw in the world.
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Fall 2023 Course Registration Now Open
Apr 03, 2023These five pieces of advice will help 51社区 students thrive during class registration.
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HHHS Associate Professor Publishes Book Decades in the Making
Apr 03, 202351社区 History, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Rami Gabriel鈥檚 new book 鈥淎 Suspicious Science鈥 was published by Oxford University Press.
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Music Alum Performs With Beyonc茅 and Lizzo to Uplift Audiences
Apr 03, 202351社区 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.
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Alumni, Faculty Shine at Jeff Awards
Mar 30, 202351社区 Theatre alumni and faculty were honored at Chicago鈥檚 top theatre awards.
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51社区 Alum and Assistant Professor to Lead Film Workshop at the Chicago Cultural Center
Mar 28, 2023鈥淥ne Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,鈥 a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by 51社区 Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira 鈥05, will take place on April 8.
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Midwest Film Festival鈥檚 Emerging Filmmaker Night to Screen 51社区 Alums鈥 Film
Mar 21, 2023CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
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Alum Mary Kate Ashe '19 Promotes Accessibility at SXSW
Mar 20, 2023As an accessibility operations specialist at SXSW, Deaf Studies alum helps everyone make the most of the 10-day event.
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Communication Associate Professor Invites Acclaimed Performer to 51社区
Mar 20, 2023Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.
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Art History Assistant Professor Onur 脰zt眉rk on Architecture, Decolonization, and Our Intertwined World
Mar 20, 2023How new ways of thinking about art and art history inform our world.
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Dance and Cultural Studies Alum Brianna Heath '17 on the Importance of Listening to Your Genuine Self
Mar 20, 2023Creating the space she needed to thrive led 51社区 Alum Brianna Heath on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Pinball Wizard Jessica Durbala '21 Launches Her First Game
Mar 20, 202351社区 Computer Animation alum plays pivotal role in developing new pinball game that uses animation, storytelling, and a creative design to engage players and collectors.
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SXSW: 51社区 Students Experience the Ultimate Field Trip
Mar 20, 202351社区 students go where tech, film, music, education, and culture converge and benefit from real-world experiences in the entertainment and media industries.
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51社区 Welcomes Executive Producer of Innovative Short Film
Mar 14, 2023Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film 鈥淔atHead," will talk to 51社区 Media Arts students about the film鈥檚 innovative use of on-set virtual production.
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Assistant Professor Dave Pabellon on Design, Equity, and Communities of Protest
Mar 13, 2023Why leaning into connections and fostering relationships is more important than ever.
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MAM Alum and MFA Student Erica McKeehen on Choosing the Artist鈥檚 Life
Mar 13, 2023How a purpose-driven approach has transformed McKeehen鈥檚 happiness and her future.
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鈥楲istening to Indigenous Voices鈥 Series Kicks Off
Mar 13, 202351社区鈥檚 cross-disciplinary series highlights Indigenous contributions, impact, and history.
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Instructor Jason Stephens on the Power and Possibility of Documentary Filmmaking
Mar 13, 2023How creative exploration and a passion for finding the truth led to the success of the film Safe Place.
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Career Center and CTVA Connect Students With Chicago Film and TV Industry Resources
Mar 07, 2023On March 3, more than 150 51社区 students participated in 鈥淐hicago Works: Production Connections,鈥 which featured a panel discussion and resource fair.
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51社区 and DePaul Students Plan and Host Communications Career Conference
Mar 07, 2023Two chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America come together to connect students with communications professionals.
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Adams Brings Journalism Skills to ECW Classroom
Mar 06, 2023Journalist and new English and Creative Writing faculty member Joshua Adams follows his passions for teaching, writing to the 51社区 classroom.
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Alum Ashley Brown '10 on Live Events, Tour Managing, and Business Building
Mar 06, 2023How staying true to a love of events led to incredible success and her own production company.
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51社区 to Host 6th Annual Deep Dish Music Festival
Mar 06, 202351社区 hosts high school, community college students for music festival that celebrates numerous genres
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New Faculty Member Brings Expertise in Virtual Production to 51社区
Mar 06, 2023Associate Professor James Brust joins 51社区 to equip students with in-demand skills in virtual production and emerging technologies.
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Student Explores Video Game Storytelling and Wins Gold
Mar 06, 2023Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and Creative Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.
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51社区 Faculty Members鈥 Film Sells Out at Midwest Film Festival
Feb 28, 2023鈥淕ood Guy With A Gun,鈥 directed by 51社区 Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
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Black Souls Welcome Installation Celebrates Black Identity
Feb 27, 202351社区鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that鈥檚 for and by Black students.
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'51社区 Chronicle' Wins 31 Awards From Illinois College Press Association
Feb 27, 2023"The 51社区 Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.
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Trip to Ghana Emphasizes Importance of Music, Culture, and Connection
Feb 27, 2023Associate Professors Robert Hanserd and Rami Gabriel visited Ghana as part of their collaborative research on culture, identity, and diaspora.
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Career Day Brings Advertising Professionals Together With 51社区 Students
Feb 21, 202351社区 hosted the Chicago Advertising Federation鈥檚 Career Day at the Student Center, where students met with representatives from leading advertising and media companies.
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51社区 Filmmaking Team Premieres 'American Parent' in London
Feb 21, 2023A 51社区 community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute鈥檚 37th annual Flare 2023.
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Dancer Vi McMahon on Art, Activism, and Thriving (Not Surviving)
Feb 20, 2023How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.
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Ellen Winters Reynolds' Second Act as Professional Vocalist and Teacher
Feb 20, 2023A love of music leads to a life-changing career shift for Ellen Winters Reynolds, an adjunct faculty member at 51社区.
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Instructor and Alum Vanessa Wright '02 on Filmmaking, Marketing, and Success at Cannes
Feb 20, 2023How intention and community led to a life of advocacy and change-making.
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'Refracting Histories' Exhibit Challenges Art Legacies
Feb 20, 2023The Museum of Contemporary Photography exhibit reveals the contributions of overlooked makers as well as discrimination that maintains the status quo.
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Advertising Innovator Brings His Passion for Branded Entertainment to 51社区
Feb 13, 2023Assistant Professor Tom Eslinger pitches branded entertainment to 51社区 students.
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Business and Entrepreneurship Student Hunter Meisel Carves Her Own Path
Feb 13, 2023Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.
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Cinema and Television Arts Students Forge Friendships While Creating Films
Feb 13, 2023Georgia Lee, Liberty Thomas, and Marissa Traver set their sights on careers in film and television production and find friendships along the way.
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HHSS Associate Professor Co-Authors Groundbreaking Book 'Five Hundred African Voices'
Feb 13, 2023Associate Professor Robert Hanserd explores previously unknown African slave ship survivor tales in 鈥淔ive Hundred African Voices.鈥
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CTVA Associate Professor to Discuss Her New Book on Diverse Screenwriting at the Chicago Cultural Center
Feb 13, 2023Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book 鈥淒o the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.鈥
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51社区 Named One of 2023鈥檚 Top Game Design Schools
Feb 07, 2023The 鈥淎nimation Career Review's鈥 annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places 51社区 among the top schools.
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Award Season Shines Light on Talents of 51社区 Alums
Feb 06, 2023Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of 51社区 alums.
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Chicago Reporter Names Hugo Balta Executive Editor
Feb 06, 2023Adjunct faculty member and 51社区 parent Hugo Balta hopes new role at "The Chicago Reporter" brings opportunities to 51社区 students.
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Efroymson Creative Writing Series Welcomes First Artist of 2023
Feb 06, 202351社区 hosts poet Huascar Medina.
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51社区 Journalism Professor to Discuss Documentary with Pulitzer Prize Winner in D.C.
Feb 06, 2023鈥淢orocco, Morocco鈥 was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by 51社区.
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Fashion Studies Associate Professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc Pushes Boundaries
Jan 30, 2023Trained as an architect, 51社区鈥檚 Justin Dougan-LeBlanc takes on challenges in both fashion and art.
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New Welcome Center Opens
Jan 30, 202351社区 unveils new home for admissions.
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51社区 to Partner With NBCU Academy
Jan 26, 202351社区 students in media arts to benefit from scholarships, training, and enhanced course content as part of a dynamic new partnership.
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51社区 Alums Meet With Students at NRF 2023 in New York City
Jan 23, 202351社区 alums working in fashion, advertising, PR, and marketing communication share their experiences and insights with current students
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Semester in LA Amplifies Opportunities for Audio Arts and Acoustics Student
Jan 23, 2023Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.
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Theatre Alum Brings 51社区 Learned Skills to Center Stage
Jan 23, 2023Michael Kurowski 鈥16 stars in production of 鈥淏ig Fish鈥 at The Marriott Theatre.
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51社区 Students Win Scholarships and Take on New York During NRF Foundation Student Program
Jan 18, 2023NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from 51社区 place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
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The Dance Center at 51社区 Announces Spring Performances
Jan 17, 202351社区 announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
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51社区 Named One of 2023鈥檚 Top Animation Schools
Jan 09, 2023The 鈥淎nimation Career Review's鈥 annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places 51社区 in the top 15 percent nationally.
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51社区 Staff Member to Appear on 鈥楯eopardy!鈥
Jan 09, 2023Who is Andrew Whatley?
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Looking Ahead to the Spring Semester
Jan 09, 2023Spring 2023 at 51社区 promises to be action packed.
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51社区鈥疭tudents Awarded Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Jan 06, 2023In April, five 51社区 scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.
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The Dance Center of 51社区 Announces Interim Director
Jan 06, 2023Meredith Sutton will become the interim director of the Dance Presenting Series.
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