Multicultural Affairs
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Diversity is central to student learning at Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia College Chicago's campus is an eclectic, urban cacophony of cultures that create the unique characteristics of our institution. It is universally understood at Columbia that diversity is integral to the learning experiences we create for our students, both within and beyond the classroom. We also believe that a diverse campus is central to our ability to produce high caliber, versatile artists and communicators of all races, cultures, and ethnicities.
As educators, we place great importance on racial and cultural diversity in our classrooms, residence halls, and various organized activities. It is our individual differences that help enliven classroom discussions and social interactions. By sharing and experiencing our differences, we can dissolve barriers that exist through stereotypes, help prepare our students to effectively integrate themselves in a global society, and function collaboratively with others.
Columbia College Chicago's Multicultural Affairs Office is a division of Student Affairs that exists to foster and support the intellectual, social and cultural development of all students, especially those from diverse cultural backgrounds and lifestyles. Offices within Multicultural Affairs include African American Cultural Affairs, Asian American Cultural Affairs, International Student Affairs, Latino Cultural Affairs, and LGBTQ Office of Culture and Community. Together, these offices promote and celebrate diversity by creating a cultural agenda for the college community, and in doing so, we help retain and encourage our diverse students as they matriculate. By providing programming and services that are relevant to the experiences of our diverse students, we assist them to thrive and connect with all of their peers, mentors, faculty, and staff here at Columbia.Diversity is hardly just a buzz word at Columbia; it is part of the fabric we weave in preparing all of our students to work together for the benefit of current and future generations.
Click here to find out how to share a Multicultural Affairs experience and get involved with any one of our offices.Calendar Highlights
Wednesday . February . 10
African Heritage Month: BLUES CAMP SERIES: FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP
View Event InfoWhen: 3:30pm -- 5:30pm
Where: Music Center - 1014 South Michigan Avenue
Description: This interactive and entertaining session is designed to engage administrators and teachers (pre-K through university) by demonstrating how to improve literacy, attendance, discipline and academic success using America’s root music, the Blues. In a workshop setting supported by the integration of technology and live music, culturally relevant strategies will be modeled and attendees will participate in activities that they can take back to their classrooms. Participants do not need to be musically inclined to attend. Email bluesnewz@aol.com to confirm your participation.
African Heritage Month: MAKING IT IN SHOW BIZ: PROFILING WOMEN IN THE BLUES
View Event InfoWhen: 7:00pm -- 8:00pm
Where: The Concert Hall at the Music Center - 1014 South Michigan Avenue
Description: In loving memory of KoKo Taylor, the Chicago Blues Scene class invites you out for a free candid evening discussing the ins and outs of the music business. Join the the Queens of the Chicago Blues Scene along with some of the industry’s best friends as they talk about everything from musician health care to copyrights to publishing to making a living in an intimate environment. This seminar is open to everyone on campus. Spread the word, seats go quickly!
Thursday . February . 11
African Heritage Month: CULTURAL JOURNEY SERIES: EXPLORATIONS ON RACE AND ETHNICITY
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:30pm
Where: Multicultural Affairs Conference Room - 618 South Michigan Avenue / 4th Floor
Description: Come, hear one person’s experience around their cultural identity as we explore the deeper questions around our own cultural backgrounds and experiences. Come for the story… stay for the conversation. A light lunch will be served afterward. Guest speaker: Tomiwa Shonekan, Academic Manager Adjunct Hiring, Scheduling and Student Instructor Issues.
Lunar New Year Celebration
View Event InfoWhen: 5:00pm -- 7:00pm
Where: Quincy Wong Center - 623 S. Wabash Ave./1st Floor
Description: Join ASO as we celebrate Chinese New Year and a new semester.
Monday . February . 15
Solution Cypher Workshops
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 S. Michigan Ave./4th Floor
Description: Workshop series with Laila Alchaar, Coordinator of Asian American Cultural Affairs as we work towards creating change through social justice based art workshops.
African Heritage Month: VILLAGE LUNCH SERIES
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multicultural Affairs - 618 South Michigan Avenue / 4th Floor
Description: African-American Cultural Affairs, in conjunction with Institutional Advancement, sponsors a once-a-month Village Lunch (meet and greet) between multicultural students, faculty, and staff. In honor of African Heritage Month and the election of the first African-American President, we are looking forward to a lively discussion about what it means to be Black in America. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to kweatherly@colum.edu.
African Heritage Month: MY HISTORY IS YOUR HISTORY’ THEATRICAL PRODUCTION BY DARYL SATCHER
View Event InfoWhen: 9:30pm -- 10:30pm
Where: Hokin Lecture Hall - 623 South Wabash Avenue / 1st Floor
Description: “My History is Your History” is a game show that uses music, spoken word, videos, excerpts from books and monologues to ask questions to its contestants - two collegiate teams; Columbia College Chicago and Roosevelt College. Come join us for the new hit game show that is sweeping the nation and could teach you a thing or two about American History.
Tuesday . February . 16
Tips On Tuesdays: The Insider
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 South Michigan Avenue/4th Floor
Description: Hear from your fellow peers how they made the best of their Columbia College experience.
African Heritage Month: HERB KENT LECTURE: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS!
View Event InfoWhen: 1:30pm -- 3:00pm
Where: Quincy Wong Center - 623 South Wabash Avenue / 1st Floor
Description: Please join us as we celebrate African Heritage Month with the urban radio pioneer, Herb Kent. Kent is a voice of the community, a father, a friend, and a living history lesson. To many Chicagoans, Herbert Rogers Kent, the Cool Gent, The King of the Dusties and The Honorary Mayor of Bronzeville stands for all these things and more. As one of the most important figures in Chicago radio history, Kent has not only been able to entertain and inform listeners on his weekly radio show, he has also opened up many doors for African Americans. Simply put, Herb Kent is a Chicago treasure and a bankable commodity.
Thursday . February . 18
Village Film Series
View Event InfoWhen: 5:00pm -- 7:30pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 S. Michigan Ave./4th Floor
Description: Join ASO as we take it back to the old days when communities watched movies and broke bread together.
African Heritage Month: GIL SCOTT-HERON PERFORMANCE
View Event InfoWhen: 7:00pm -- 9:00pm
Where: Stage Two - 618 South Michigan Avenue / 2nd Floor
Description: Join us as we celebrate African Heritage Month with American poet, musician, and author, Gil Scott-Heron known primarily for his late 1960s and early 1970s work as a spoken word soul performer and his collaborative work with musician Brian Jackson. Scott-Heron’s recording work is often associated with black militant activism and has received much critical acclaim for one of his most well-known compositions “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” On his influence, Allmusic wrote “Scott-Heron’s unique proto-rap style influenced a generation of hip-hop artists.”
Tuesday . March . 02
Tips On Tuesdays: Pursuing Your Dream Job!
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 South Michigan Avenue/4th Floor
Description: What you need to know to land the perfect internship!
Thursday . March . 04
Solution Cypher Workshops
View Event InfoWhen: 5:00pm -- 6:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 S. Michigan Ave./4th Floor
Description: Workshop series with Laila Alchaar, Coordinator of Asian American Cultural Affairs as we work towards creating change through social justice based art workshops.
Thursday . March . 11
Village Film Series
View Event InfoWhen: 5:00pm -- 7:30pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 S. Michigan Ave./4th Floor
Description: Join ASO as we take it back to the old days when communities watched movies and broke bread together.
Tuesday . March . 16
Tips On Tuesdays: What Can I Do With My Major?
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 South Michigan Avenue/4th Floor
Description: Building your resume with unconventional experiences,
Tuesday . March . 30
Tips On Tuesdays
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 South Michigan Avenue/4th Floor
Tips On Tuesdays: How To Write The Perfect Paper!
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 South Michigan Avenue/4th Floor
Description: Improve your writing and editing skills.
Thursday . April . 01
Bricks
View Event InfoWhen: 5:00pm -- 6:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 S. Michigan Ave./4th Floor
Description: Creating Change one brick at a time. An artistic workshop on change.
Monday . April . 05
Solution Cypher Workshops
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 S. Michigan Ave./4th Floor
Description: Workshop series with Laila Alchaar, Coordinator of Asian American Cultural Affairs as we work towards creating change through social justice based art workshops.
Tuesday . April . 06
Tips On Tuesdays: Wanna Get Away? Travel The World!
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 South Michigan Avenue/4th Floor
Description: Find out how you can study abroad.
Friday . April . 09
MAASU Conference
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00am -- 12:00am
Where: Ohio State University
Description: ASO will attend the Midwest Asian American Student Union (MAASU) Conference.
Friday . April . 16
ILL-Literacy Meet and Greet Hip Hop Event
View Event InfoWhen: 3:00pm -- 4:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 S. Michigan Ave./4th Floor
Description: Meet iLL-Literacy before the Show
ILL-Literacy Show Hip Hop Event
View Event InfoWhen: 7:00pm -- 9:00pm
Where: Stage Two 618 S. Michigan Ave./2nd Floor
Description: Join ASO as we celebrate the works of diverse Afro-Asian Hip Hop/ Spoken Word group iLL-Literacy.
Tuesday . April . 20
Tips On Tuesdays: Solution Cypher
View Event InfoWhen: 12:00pm -- 1:00pm
Where: Multipurpose Studio - 618 South Michigan Avenue/4th Floor
Description: Interactive workshops challenging views on diversity.
Thursday . April . 29
A2 Art Fair
View Event InfoWhen: 5:00pm -- 9:00pm
Where: Conaway Center - 1104 S. Wabash Ave./1st Floor
Description: See the dynamic works of Columbia students.