George Bailey

George Bailey has an M.A. in English from DePaul University and is currently completing a Ph.D. program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. George teaches such courses as English Composition I and II,  Basic Public Speaking, Public Speaking, Introduction to Multicultural Literature, and Introduction to Literature.

George has published work in The Chicago Sun-Times as well as in literary journals and anthologies such as New Chicago Stories. He also edited the collection of short fiction, West Side Stories. One of his research interests is the Buffalo Soldiers, a term given to African-American men who fought for the U.S. government against Native Americans during the late 19th century. 

George has given presentations and dramatic performances at public libraries and schools based on his research. He has also served as a visiting faculty member at Manley High School in one of Columbia's outreach programs.

Office Location:  English Department, 300-K, 3rd floor, 33 E. Congress

Office Phone: 312-344-8114. 

Email: gbailey@colum.edu

Mailing Address: 
George Bailey
Department of English 
Columbia College of Chicago 
600 So. Michigan Avenue 
Chicago, IL 60605