African-American Cultural Affairs
African-American Cultural Affairs
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Visit the African-American Cultural Affairs office. We coordinate a variety of programs that will enhance your education at Columbia College Chicago. You will find information on grants, scholarships, internships, part-time employment, and we have a small reference library focusing on multicultural issues.
On our site there is a listing of African American Student Organizations to encourage and promote student involvement!
The Office of African American Affairs also:
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, August 26
African American Cultural Affairs Chat
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
623 S. Wabash - Room 311
Make new friends and connect with our office while you enjoy a taste of home (soul food).
Wednesday, August 27
Multicultural Chat & Cookout
1:30 p.m. (Multicultural Chat - 1104 S. Wabash - Room 801 A & B)
3:00 p.m. (Multicultural Cookout - 11th & Wabash - Sculpture Garden)
Meet your multicultural family and join us for a cookout.
Monday, September 15 - Friday 26
Profile Diversity Weeks
Events that celebrate our cultural differences and similarities.
Wednesday, September 24
Multicultural Family Reunion
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
623 S. Wabash - Hokin Annex
A “pot luck” of cultural experiences, food, performances
and fun.
Monday, September 29
Monthly Village Lunch
12:00 noon
600 S. Michigan - Underground Cafe
(Must RSVP at 312 344-7569)
The Village Lunch is an informal conversation between
students, faculty, and staff on issues of cultural importance.
Thursday, October 2
Annual Damon Williams Comedy Show
7:00 p.m.
623 S. Wabash - Hokin Annex
Comedians from Comic View and Def Comedy Jam perform.
Friday, October 17 - Saturday 18
Parents Weekend
Tuesday, October 21
Monthly Village Lunch
12:00 noon
600 S. Michigan - Underground Cafe
(Must RSVP at 312 344-7569)
The Village Lunch is an informal conversation between
students, faculty, and staff on issues of cultural importance.
Wednesday, November 12
Monthly Village Lunch
Wednesday, November 19
2nd Annual “Paint It Black”
7:00 p.m.
1104 S. Wabash - Conaway Center
A Tribute to African American Legends.
Please contact 312 344-7569 for audition info.
No jeans, gym shoes or athletic apparel.
Visit the African-American Cultural Affairs office. We coordinate a variety of programs that will enhance your education at Columbia College Chicago. You will find information on grants, scholarships, internships, part-time employment, and we have a small reference library focusing on multicultural issues.
On our site there is a listing of African American Student Organizations to encourage and promote student involvement!
The Office of African American Affairs also:
- Provides programs and activities that assist students in making a successful transition to the Columbia campus environment
- Provides innovative programming initiatives that increase the academic success and graduation rate of racial/ethnic students
- Advocates in the interest of racial/ethnic students in the areas of personal, academic, social, and cultural development
- Provides students with opportunities that help them develop academically and socially by offering programs and services in self and cultural identity, leadership, career exploration, and future-oriented goal
- Works in conjunction with admissions to recruit minority students
- Initiates and strengthens organizations that concentrate on the development of African American students
We also provide scholarships which can be accessed by clicking here.
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, August 26
African American Cultural Affairs Chat
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
623 S. Wabash - Room 311
Make new friends and connect with our office while you enjoy a taste of home (soul food).
Wednesday, August 27
Multicultural Chat & Cookout
1:30 p.m. (Multicultural Chat - 1104 S. Wabash - Room 801 A & B)
3:00 p.m. (Multicultural Cookout - 11th & Wabash - Sculpture Garden)
Meet your multicultural family and join us for a cookout.
Monday, September 15 - Friday 26
Profile Diversity Weeks
Events that celebrate our cultural differences and similarities.
Wednesday, September 24
Multicultural Family Reunion
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
623 S. Wabash - Hokin Annex
A “pot luck” of cultural experiences, food, performances
and fun.
Monday, September 29
Monthly Village Lunch
12:00 noon
600 S. Michigan - Underground Cafe
(Must RSVP at 312 344-7569)
The Village Lunch is an informal conversation between
students, faculty, and staff on issues of cultural importance.
Thursday, October 2
Annual Damon Williams Comedy Show
7:00 p.m.
623 S. Wabash - Hokin Annex
Comedians from Comic View and Def Comedy Jam perform.
Friday, October 17 - Saturday 18
Parents Weekend
Tuesday, October 21
Monthly Village Lunch
12:00 noon
600 S. Michigan - Underground Cafe
(Must RSVP at 312 344-7569)
The Village Lunch is an informal conversation between
students, faculty, and staff on issues of cultural importance.
Wednesday, November 12
Monthly Village Lunch
Wednesday, November 19
2nd Annual “Paint It Black”
7:00 p.m.
1104 S. Wabash - Conaway Center
A Tribute to African American Legends.
Please contact 312 344-7569 for audition info.
No jeans, gym shoes or athletic apparel.