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Daniel Zarick Daniel Zarick

Daniel Zarick

Interdisciplinary Arts major / Class of 2011

"At Columbia, we have some of the best creative arts and media people in the world in our immediate community."

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Olu Adelabi Olu Adelabi

Olu Adelabi

Advertising Art Direction major
Class of 2011

“I have had the chance to see my abilities grow beyond what I thought I was capable of doing.”

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Jessica Valerio Jessica Valerio

Jessica Valerio

Visual Arts Management major / Class of 2011

"I have never, in all my life, been more inspired to learn and participate in something larger than myself."

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Kim Nguyen Kim Nguyen

Kim Nguyen

Film & Video / Cinematography major / Class of 2010

"I feel a lot of pride and joy knowing that I’m creating substantial works that I wouldn’t have imagined of myself four years ago."

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Mauro Fiore Mauro Fiore

Mauro Fiore

B.A. ’87, Cinematography
Cinematographer, Avatar

How do you get your foot in the door? “You can start by going to Columbia College.”

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Dan Dinello Dan Dinello

Dan Dinello

Associate Professor
Film & Video

"‘Being Columbia’ means doing what I teach and teaching what I do."

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Dick Kiphart Dick Kiphart

Dick Kiphart

William Blair & Company
Trustee

"As well as Columbia has done, the best is yet to come."

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Niki Nolin Niki Nolin

Niki Nolin

Associate Professor, Interactive Arts & Media

"Columbia values teaching and values learning – learning, not memorization and not fill in the blanks."

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Warrick L. Carter, Ph.D. Warrick L. Carter, Ph.D.

Warrick L. Carter, Ph.D.

President, Columbia College Chicago

“We are looking to the future—we’re not looking back.”

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Allen M. Turner Allen M. Turner

Allen M. Turner

Chairman, Board of Trustees, Columbia College Chicago

"Our students are prepared to step forward and author the culture of their times."

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Richard Woodbury Richard Woodbury

Richard Woodbury

Associate Professor, Dance

"Whenever I can make a difference in a student’s life, it is tremendously satisfying."

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J. Wayne Tukes J. Wayne Tukes

J. Wayne Tukes

College Advisor

"I believe, from the heart as well as the mind, that we are truly student centered."

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Alexa Rubinstein Alexa Rubinstein

Alexa Rubinstein

B.F.A. 2009, Photography

“Columbia has students of all ages, from all over the country, with very diverse backgrounds. There is no proper definition of what a Columbia student should be.”

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Julie DiDomenico Julie DiDomenico

Julie DiDomenico

Photography major
Class of 2010

"I didn’t just want to be in an art school. I wanted to be in a place that brought academics and art together, as they should be."

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Fernando Diaz Fernando Diaz

Fernando Diaz

B.A. 2004, Journalism
Managing Editor, Hoy Chicago

"I am pro Columbia. I’m not pro about a lot of things. I don’t have a favorite sports team. I don’t have a role model or an idol. But I love Columbia."

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Justin Kulovsek Justin Kulovsek

Justin Kulovsek

B.A. 2004, Television

“Columbia taught me more than just my craft—it turned it into a passion.”

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Rev. Sherron L. Farrell Rev. Sherron L. Farrell

Rev. Sherron L. Farrell

B.A. 2008, Arts Entrepreneurship / Small Business

"I can truly say, I now have a sense of belonging to one of the most unique higher education institutions in the country."

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Curtis Mann Curtis Mann

Curtis Mann

M.F.A. 2008, Photography

“Columbia’s diversity in its student population and humble, inclusive, friendly, and competitive atmosphere all add up to a unique and productive experience.”

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