Join Columbia College Chicago for an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students.
Unleashed 2023 is a themed-evening of Connecting: to the natural environment, technology, arts & culture, and community.
Honoring Columbia Philanthropic Icon Award Recipient
Efroymson Family Fund
Unleashed 2023 supports Persistence Scholarships, enabling Columbia students to successfully complete their degree programs and to shape what’s next in industry and culture.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
6:00 p.m. Interactive Reception
7:30 p.m. Program and Dinner
Columbia College Chicago Student Center
754 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605
Parking: Valet | Attire: Urban Chic
John M. Holmes and Jenni Sorensen
Constance and Hugh Williams
At Unleashed 2022, Columbia recognized Robert Townsend with its first Columbia Icon Award. This multi-talented Chicagoan has made his mark on the entertainment industry as an actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director.
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See the many magical moments of Unleashed 2022, including how students prepared for the big event, the impressive student-created activations, Columbia Icon Award honoree Robert Townsend, the Columbia Gospel Ensemble, and the many donors and attendees who support Columbia’s students and Persistence Scholarships.
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Watch highlights from Unleashed 2022, including student activations and key moments from the gala program.
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