THE FIT


The Fit is for educators who want to know more about Columbia's creative community. Dive in. Take a look at what our students, alumni and faculty are doing, and share these stories with your students.

The Facts

Student Spotlight

Lauren Vogel, Musical Theatre '16
Columbia’s stellar reputation in the Chicago theatre community has helped Lauren land big roles, win awards and live out her dream.

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In The Spotlight

Elise Swopes, Art + Design
Elise's passion for graphic design and photography led the Thrilllist to name her one of 26 Chicago Intstagrams You Need to Follow Right Now.

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Saul Good

Alumnus, Bob Odenkirk
A longtime cult favorite in comedy, Bob now stars in the highly anticipated Breaking Bad spinoff, Better Call Saul.

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Another (Wo)man's Trash

Alumni, Crystal Hodges, Linsey Burritt
Crystal and Linsey, co-founders of Chicago-based design studio Indo are gaining nationwide recognition for their modern sculptures made from recycled materials.

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Right Direction

Alumni, Eric McCoy, Justus Meyer
Eric and Justus of McCoy | Meyer teamed up to produce more than 30 commercials and music videos, eventually signing on with Dictionary Films, a Chicago-based film house.

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Faculty Spotlight

Tom Dowd, Associate Professor, Interactive Arts & Media
A professional game designer for 20 years, Tom shares his extensive knowledge with Columbia students - along with his belief that fun is the most important element of game design.

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The Facts

Info Sessions

Get to know us during a 90-minute presentation about Columbia’s approach to education. A Q&A portion will allow us to answer your questions face-to-face.

Sessions

Open House

Join us for Open House on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Our entire campus will be open to the public. Ask questions and explore our creative community!

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New Low-Residency MA

We are now offering our first low-res graduate program, the Interdisciplinary Arts, MA. Participate in two consecutive 9-week summer sessions on campus, and spend the interim months working independently. The application deadline is February 27.

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HSSI

The application for Columbia's High School Summer Institute is now open! HSSI runs from July 6 through July 24, 2015. HSSI is open to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school and have not yet matriculated to college.

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