AA&A Celebrates: Graduating/Award-Winning Students & Doug Jones’s Emeritus Appointment
This year’s Manifest Reception for the AA&A Department will be dedicated to our students, recognizing our graduating seniors and their families and honoring our 2012-2013 Scholarship winners. It will also celebrate the naming of the first AA&A Associate Professor Emeritus, Mr. Doug Jones, Acoustics scholar and the AA&A Department’s recently retired founding Chair. 
When:   Friday, 5/17, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: 33 E. Congress, Room 105C (enter on Wabash, make a left, and then a right through room 101 towards Room 105C). 

AA+A co-sponsors "Next Gen Audio" presentation by Joe Zhen
Noted Scholar Joe Zhen will be on campus with a new presentation on NEXT GENERATION AUDIO in collaboration with the Audio Arts + Acoustics Dept. and the Film & Video Dept. in Room 504, 1104 S. Wabash Street at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

AA+A Live Sound Alumni Receive National Recognition
AA+A Live Sound Alumni, Kevin Glendinning (2000) and Vic Wagner (2007) receive National recognition at the 12th Annual Parnelli Awards gala held Oct. 20, 2012 at the Mirage Las Vegas, the premier awards show for the Live Event Industry.

AA+A and Brian McCarty present "Sound4Vision: Current trends in Audio for Visual Media"

Sandroff, Sutherland and Steel - FREE Performance, 10/22
AA+A faculty, Howard Sandroff and Ben Sutherland, will perform in a FREE concert co-sponsored by the Columbia College Chicago Friends of the Library, the College Archives and the Audio Arts + Acoustics Department at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2012 in the College Library, 624 S Michigan Ave, 3rd Floor East.

AA+A Hosts Successful 47th Audio Engineering Society Conference
On June 20 – 22, 2012, Columbia College Chicago's  Department of Audio Arts + Acoustics hosted the 47th International Conference of the Audio Engineering Society, Music Induced Hearing Disorders – New Technologies for Measurement and Prevention.

AA+A Hosts Another Successful Highway Traffic Noise Course
For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, Audio Arts + Acoustics host the National Highway Institute's Highway Traffic Noise course from August 21 through 23, 2012.  Thirty people attended, representing thirteen states and the District of Columbia and included four AA+A alumni and five current students.

Two AA+A Acoustics Students Win Prestigious Newman Medal
Congratulations to Ryan Cranfill and Kevin Quinn for winning a prestigious 2012 Robert Bradford Newman Student Medal for Merit in Architectural Acoustics!

AA+A Faculty Member, Ron Gresham, Wants His Students to "Get Good"!
AA+A faculty member, Ron Gresham, fell in love with audio at the age of 12, took it on the road with the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls, and then settled down - sort of - to have a "a one on one, face to face, person to person relationship with his students."

AA+A Celebrates: Graduating/Award-Winning Students & Acoustics B.S. Major

Phil Ramone at AA+A – Get Inspired!
Multi-Grammy winning producer/engineer, audio technology innovator, and music business legend, Phil Ramone, will be joining us May 2-5/2012 for several events, including a presentation scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, on his contributions to the music industry (see below for details)!

AA+A Alumnus Glennon Francis Curran returns as a teacher and researcher
Glennon Francis Curran graduated from the Audio Arts + Acoustics Department in 2008, with a concentration in Sound Contracting (currently Live & Installed Sound).  He is a member of the Columbia L.A.S. Research Group in Mind, Science, and Culture, and spoke at the group’s recent forum.

Residence Hall Tutoring: the Innovative Idea of an AA+A Student
AA+A Senior, Thomans Noble, proposed and then fulfilled a bold idea to offer Math and Science tutoring in residence halls outside of normal Learning Studio locations and business hours.  His innovative approach has increased utilization of Math and Science Learning Studio services and led it's Director, Karen Royster-James, to say, "Thomas is going to do some great things."

AA+A’s Acoustics program lands prestigous NCAC Student Travel Award
The AA+A acoustics program is one of five University programs nationwide to receive the 2012 National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC) Student Travel Award. NCAC is an nationally recognized organization with a strong focus on acoustics education and standards.

AA+A's Sandroff and Sutherland perform at the University of Chicago
AA+A faculty, Prof. Howard Sandroff and Assoc. Prof. Ben Sutherland, Ph.D. will hold their World Premiere of “Interactive Improvisation for Computer and Sound Sculpture” on Tuesday 2/21, 12:15 – 1:15pm, at the University of Chicago, Joseph Regenstein Library, 1100 E. 57th Street.

AA+A Alumnus Chris Hermer is wasting no time!
Audio Design and Production major, Chris Hermer, graduated with our BA degree in Audio Arts + Acoustics in December 2011 and he has already secured a coveted paid internship at Optimus, one of Chicago’s most reputable post-production audio facilities. No surprise, given his professional path while still a student.

AA+A's Nick Eipers listed in Downbeat's "Best of 2011"
Nick Eipers, AA+A part-time faculty and president of Chicago Sessions Ltd. had his production of - Matt Nelson Trio's "Nostalgiamaniac" named one of Downbeat Magazine's "Best CDs of 2011."

AA+A Students share Emmy credit for “Freq Out”
Students in the Spring 2011 “College Studio Operations” course, run by AA+A Lecturer, Ron Gresham, were among two student groups and several alumni winning a “Student Production” award at the Chicago/Midwest Emmys in November.

Two 2011 Grammy nominations for AA+A faculty Michel Slaboch!
Hot on the heels of his 2010 Grammy nomination, Michael Slaboch, Numero Group Producer/Engineer and AA+A Part-Time Faculty member, and the entire Numero Group team just received two 2011 Grammy nominations!

AA+A Faculty in the News
AA+A alumnus and adjunct faculty-member, Nick Eipers, and his record label, Chicago Sessions, featured in the Riverside-Brookfield Landmark, November 29, 2011.

Tenure-Track Faculty Search: “Audio for Visual Media”
The Department of Audio Arts + Acoustics, Columbia College Chicago, is accepting applications for a Tenured or Tenure-Track faculty position in Audio for Visual Media (Position #: 100246), beginning autumn, 2012.

AA+A Hosts NHI Highway Traffic Noise Course for 3rd Year
In August 2011, the AA+A Department hosted the National Highway Institute's (NHI) Highway Traffic Noise course, a research meeting/workshop administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), US Department of Transportation (DOT).

AA+A Acoustics program featured in WGN Channel 9 News
WGN Channel 9 featured the AA+A Acoustics program on their Thursday 5/12 and Friday 5/13 news broadcasts as part of a transportation noise measurement and mitigation story.

AA+A faculty member, Benj Kanters, receives Learning Studio Award
Benj Kanters, associate professor in the Audio Arts + Acoustics Department, was recognized on May 6^th for his long standing involvement with the College’s Supplemental Instruction Program (SI).  Mr. Kanters has been an active collaborator of the Learning Studio in the development, sustainability, and, most importantly, evaluation efforts for the SI program.

One-night-only: Man, Woman, and the Beast Within!
Columbia College Chicago and Fulcrum Point New Music Project in association with FUJITSU TEN present ECLIPSE MASTER CLASS Man, Woman & The Beast Within - one night only - Wednesday May 18, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. - RSVP required.

AA+A Celebrates its Graduating Seniors and Student Award Winners
This year’s Manifest Reception for the AA+A Department will be dedicated to our students, recognizing our graduating seniors and their families and honoring the 2010-2011 student Scholarship and Grammy award winners. The reception will be held on Friday, 5/13, 5:30-6:30pm, 624 S. Michigan Ave. College Library, 3^rd Floor Gallery. Come celebrate with us!

College launches first B.S. Degree in Acoustics of its kind in the U.S.

Following a year of research and administrative reviews, President Carter approved on Wednesday, 3/9/2011, the Audio Arts + Acoustics proposal for a new Degree Major: Bachelor of Science in Acoustics.

This is an exciting development that responds to the needs of the acoustics industry and graduate education. It places our College at the cutting edge and provides students with the first undergraduate degree in acoustics and perception of its kind in the country.

AA+A Faculty and Students Garner Grammy Nominations and Win
Two AA+A Part-time faculty, Michael Freeman and Michael Slaboch, received 2010 Grammy nominations.  Michael Freeman, along with three AA+A students who assisted with recording sessions at Joy Ride Studios, went on to receive a Grammy award for producing "Joined at the Hip" in the Best Traditional Blues Album category.

2010 - good year for AA+A adjunct Nick Eipers and Chicago Sessions
Nick Eipers, AA+A adjunct faculty member and Chicago Sessions LTD president, received numerous accolades in 2010 for albums released by his record label, including recordings by Howard Levy , Paul Wertico's Mid-East/Mid-West Alliance , and the Matt Nelson Trio.

AA+A Faculty/Students at 2nd Pan American/Iberian Meeting on Acoustics
Audio Arts + Acoustics made its presence felt at the 2^nd Pan American/Iberian Meeting on Acoustics in Cancun, Mexico. Two research presentations brought together AA+A faculty, students, and alumni at a prestigious international event that very few undergraduate students ever attend, let alone present.

Another AA+A Faculty (and students!) receives a 2010 Grammy Nomination
This has to be Michael Freeman’s year! Following impressive nods from both the “Blues Blast” and “Keeping the Blues Alive”Music Awards, the Grammy Nominated producer and AA+A Part-Time Faculty just received another Grammy Nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2010!

AA+A Faculty receives a 2010 Grammy Nomination
Michael Slaboch, Numero Group  Producer/Engineer and AA+A Part-Time Faculty member, and the entire Numero Group team have been honored with a 2010 Grammy nomination

Joe Grimm Performance in Collaboration with LAMPO
Friday, November 19th at 8pm| 916 S Wabash, Rm 214
The Audio Arts & Acoustics department, in partnership with LAMPO will present a performance of an epic new solo work from Joe Grimm, whose work features circuit-bent 16mm projectors and screen-mounted light-sensitive audio electronics. Joe's stuff is not to be missed. It's raw, it's stroboscopic, it's the week before Thanksgiving...

Another Award for AA+A Faculty and Music Producer Michael Freeman!
Following his recent “Best Traditional Blues Recording” at the 2010 Blues Blast Music Awards” Michael Freeman, Grammy Nominated producer and AA+A Part-Time Faculty member does it again, this time with the Blues Foundation’s “Keeping The Blues Alive” Award in the Producer category.

AA+A Faculty wins a 2010 Blues Blast Music Award
Michael Freeman, Grammy Nominated producer and AA+A Part-Time Faculty member wins a “Best Traditional Blues Recording” 2010 Blues Blast Music Award for “Mississippi Heat: Let's Live It Up.”

AA&A Hosts the U.S. DOT’s NHI Research Workshop - Again!
In August 2010, the AA&A Department hosted the National Highway Institute (NHI), a research meeting/workshop administered by the Federal Highway Administration, US Department of Transportation. This is the second year that we've hosted NHI and we're proud of our continuing collaboration...

AA+A student and alum work with the latest in digital sound
Audio Arts & Acoustics student, Aaron Patkin (BA 2011) and alum, Adam Rosenthal (BA 2005) are featured in a prominent industry article discussing implementation of the latest technology in Digital Audio Consoles and Systems Design.

2010 ASAE National Symposium and Retreat
Friday, July 9th | 33 E. Congress Parkway, basement lobby and room # LL11
Opening Reception 5-7pm | Concert 8:30-10:30pm
The American Society for Acoustic Ecology (ASAE) is pleased to announce: 2010 ASAE National Symposium and Retreat: “Listening for the Future”
This is the first-ever national gathering of the ASAE membership and the general public. Hosted by the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology and the World Listening Project, Listening for the Future will take place from July 9-11, 2010. We hope you will join us at this landmark event.

Eddie Kramer’s Eclipse Master Class
Thursday, April 29th at 5pm | Chicago Public Library, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 400 South State St., Lower Level. Event is open to the public, RSVP Required - Follow the link for more information

Three Days with Eddie Kramer
Thursday, April 29 - Saturday, May 1st
Eddie Kramer, legendary music engineer and producer (Hendrix, Zeppelin, Stones, etc.), will be at Columbia College for 3 days of events. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience this influential music figure at work with Columbia College Chicago students.
RSVP is required for the public lecture on 4/29.

Performance: Japanese Sound Artist Tomomi Adachi
Friday, April 16 at 8pm | 916 S Wabash, rm 214
The Columbia College Audio Arts and Acoustics Department in cooperation with Lampo and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Department of Sound welcomes Tomomi Adachi, performer, composer, sound poet and video artist living in Tokyo. He plays improvised music with voice, computer and self-made instruments and composes works for his own group "Adachi Tomomi Royal Chorus," a punk-style choir of non-professionals...

Audio Arts & Acoustics Students Featured on Vocalo 89.5FM
AA&A Audio for Visual Media students debut on FM 89.5...

AA&A Faculty Profile: Jesse Seay
Columbia assistant professor and sound artist Jesse Seay may stand out in the male-dominated field of audio arts and acoustics, but it's her exploration of everyday sounds that really sets her apart...

Audio Arts & Acoustics launches its new DiGiCo SD8 digital desk
Audio Arts & Acoustics students, alumni, faculty, and industry colleagues enjoyed two engaging demonstrations of the department’s new DiGiCo SD8 mixing console and its state-of-the art audio technology.  The demo was provided by Matt Larson, Group One, Ltd’s National Sales Manager...

Audio science and practice experts “meet” at Audio Arts & Acoustics
Two back-to-back presentations in September by music engineer and producer, Eddie Kramer, and audio scientist and researcher, Bill Hartmann, highlighted what the Audio Arts and Acoustics Department is all about: the intellectual intersection of audio as art, science, and practice.

Alumni Run Smash Hit
Two Audio Arts & Acoustics alumni, Aaron Patkin and Joe Perona currently working with Gand Concert Sound, ran front-of-house and monitor mixes for a recent Smash Mouth concert at the Barrington (Illinois) High School football field.

Audio Arts & Acoustics Student Plays White House Halloween Event
Audio Arts & Acoustics student Ehsan Ghoreishi and Columbia alum Doug Abram (BA '98) are members of the Black Bear Combo. The group performed with Redmoon Theatre at the 2009 White House Halloween Party & Trick o' Treat in Washington, D.C...

Audio Arts & Acoustics Students Win Seven 2009 NSCA Scholarships
Audio Arts & Acoustics students won seven of twelve scholarships granted in 2009 by the National Systems Contractors Association's (NSCA) Education Foundation and Bosch Scholarship Fund. And the winners are...

AA&A Dept Tenure-Track Position Opens
A new tenure-track position for Live Sound Reinforcement has been posted and is officially open for submissions...

They might be giants ... but they need our help
The band They Might Be Giants built their live sessions for their upcoming US tour using our Department's brand new DiGiCo SD-8 digital desk...

William Hartmann Lecture
William M. Hartmann, PhD, to speak Friday, September 25th
Noted physicist, psychoacoustician and author to address students on sound localization and pitch perception.  Sponsored by Columbia ASA Student Chapter.

2009 NHI Course a Resounding Success
The three-day National Highway Institute’s (NHI) Highway Traffic Noise seminar hosted by the Audio Arts & Acoustics Department was quite a success...

Alum Recognized in Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine
Andrew Gorton, a 2000 alum of the Acoustics Program at the Department of Audio Arts & Acoustics was named in the “40 under 40” list of outstanding professionals...

New Equipment for the Live Sound Reinforcement Program
We have new gear...

Audio Arts & Acoustics Hosts NHI Highway Traffic Noise Seminar
The Audio Arts & Acoustics Department will be hosting the Highway Traffic Noise seminar (FHWA-NHI-142051)  August 18 - 20, 2009

Student Profile : Nelson Robinson, Grammy Winner
Now, fresh from Columbia’s Audio department, comes a student who fully demonstrates Columbia’s objective. Nelson Robinson, a 2008 Audio Arts & Acoustics graduate, just won a highly coveted Grammy award for his work and participation on the recording of The Clark Sisters album, “Live—One Last Time.”

FILMING WITH LEGENDS


Two-time Academy Award winning Cinematographer Haskell Wexler with F&V alums Suree Towfighnia (MFA '06), Stephen Combs (MFA '05), + faculty/staff Larry Kapson (BA '99) and Ronn Pitts documented the demonstrations against the 2012 NATO Summit on the feature, Four Days in Chicago. Read more...

From Columbia To Memphis


F&V writer/director/co-producer William Bryan (BA '12) marked his tenth trip to Memphis, Tennessee by locking down the pre-production aspects of his passion project, Nobody, a biographical short film about Elvis Presley.  Read more...

Fairy Tales Are For Real, Contests Count


F&V alum Heather Dunoon (BA '13) was named the 2013 Michael Collyer Fellow in Screenwriting, receiving recognition from the Writers Guild (East) and $10,000 for writing a feature film she pitched titled Remember Me.  Read more...

'I Expected Nothing and Hoped for Everything'


F&V student AJ Young ('14) won the Academy’s Oscar Experience College Search, handed out statuettes during the ceremony in February, and made it a priority to network while in Los Angeles.  Read more...

Producer, Alumnus Teitel Teaches SiLA Class


Bob Teitel (BA ’90), producer of Barbershop, Soul Food, Notorious, and many other films, was a smash hit teaching the Creative Producing graduate class as part of Semester in LA.  Read more...

Rybicky Earns Documentary Attention, Support


F&V faculty member Dan Rybicky’s Almost There was one of four submissions chosen from across the country to receive funding from the Independent Television Service (ITVS), and premiere on PBS later in 2014.  Read more...

New Name, New Sponsorship, New Strategies


The Film & Video Department will have a new name beginning February 1, 2014: The Department of Cinema Art + Science.  Read more...

Sprite Films Competition Gives Students the Opportunity to Meet with Notable Industry Professionals


Columbia College students Sean Grasse ('13) and Sam Bengtson ('13) attended CinemaCon in Las Vegas as part of the Sprite Films Competition and met with Oliver Stone, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt. Read more...

McCoy & Meyer Launch With 'Famous' Ad


F&V alumni Eric McCoy, Director (BA '09), and Justus Meyer, Producer (BA '11), have teamed up to formally launch their award-winning production company, McCoy & Meyer, with the debut of a headline commercial for Famous Footwear's nationwide Mother's Day campaign. Read more...

Big Screen: 17 Years and Still Going Strong


The Film & Video Department's Big Screen—held Thursday, April 25—screened nine finalist films and presented cash awards to A.J. Sheeran’s (BA '11) The Treehouse (Best of Fest and Audience Award), Maria Abraham’s (MFA '12) Girl With Child (Cinematography Award to Chris Nelson), and Nick Barks’ (BA '11) Dispatch (Editing Award). Read more...

Teaching Homage, Creating Homage


F&V faculty member Vaun Monroe produced and directed The Belle of New Orleans, featured in The Goodman Theatre’s production of By The Way, Meet Vera Stark, with a crew of alumni, current students and colleagues including adjunct faculty members Jennifer Peepas and Jeffrey Jon Smith. Read more...

Alumnus Launches Feature Comedy HURRICANE BIANCA


F&V alumnus Matt Kugelman (BA ‘04) is taking his feature length screenplay Hurricane Bianca into pre-production, slated for shooting this winter. Read more...

Alum Awarded Best Short Short at Academy-Qualifying Festival


F&V Maria Abraham's (MFA '12) thesis film Girl With Child was awarded Best Short Short at the 2013 Aspen Shortsfest. Read more...

A TOOTH TALE Festival Update‏


F&V faculty member Ron Fleischer's short animated film A Tooth Tale, made with a crew of animation students, recently won Best Animated Short Award at the Garden State Film Festival. Read more...

Student Film Festival Honors Moving Image Production


Eleven finalist films made in Foundations classes screened before a full house at the 24th semi-annual Take 1 Student Film Festival followed by a presentation of Jury and Audience awards. Read more...

Behind-the-Scenes Wins a Remi


F&V adjunct faculty member Don Albert's behind-the-scenes documentary made when he produced the film Double Negative with Columbia College alums and faculty won a Remi at 46th WorldFest Houston. Read more...

Faculty Member Secures Distribution


F&V faculty member Julian Grant's feature film, F*ckload of Scotch Tape (FLOST) has signed with Chicago-based Revision Entertainment for North American exploitation in all media. Read more...

Experimental Field Trip


Nine students and alumni of the Film & Video deparment's Experimental Film Society with faculty advisor Ted Hardin traveled to the 51st Ann Arbor Film Festival where they exchanged ideas with experimental and documentary filmmakers from around the country. Read more...

REEL SOUL


F&V faculty member Vaun Monroe's Reel Soul webisode series will begin production on ten more episodes. Read more...

Cinema Slapdown FA13: Save The Dates!
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Poesís: The Visual Language of Edwin Torres
Exhibition: February 16 – March 11, 2011  
Reading: Thursday,  February 24 at 6PM | Stage Two, 618 S. Michigan 
Opening Reception: Thursday,  February 24,  1104 S. Wabash 
The Center for Book and Paper Arts is pleased to present Poesís: The Visual Language of Edwin Torres a display of visual text work by acclaimed New York based poet, Edwin Torres, opening February 16. A reception for the artist and reading on February 24 will augment the exhibition.

Instigating Accidents: Chance as Strategy and Aesthetic
Panel Discussion : Thursday, February 17 at 6pm
Instigating Accidents: Chance as Strategy and Aesthetic, a panel featuring Meredith Malone (Associate Curator, Kemper Art Museum), poet Judith Goldman, artist Robin Price and Simon Anderson (Associate Professor, School of the Art Institute of Chicago)

Important Summer Residency Programs Updates
 The Center is pleased to announce a second summer residency, plus an extended application deadline of March 18, 2011...

Catalogs Now Available Online
Shop our exhibitions publications is now online! The publication of exhibition catalogs is a growing and important part of the Center for Book and Paper Arts exhibitions program, so we are pleased to announce our new online publications shop...

CBPA at CODEX Bookfair
The Center for Book and Paper Arts is a proud exhibitor at the third biennial CODEX Bookfair and Symposium, which will take place February 6-9, 2011 on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley...

Journal of Artists Books (JAB28) is now available!!
Journal of Artists Books - JAB28 is Now Available! JAB28 was guest edited by April Sheridan, designed by Susie Kirkwood and it features a cover design by Chicago-based Sonnenzimmer...

Edible Books: Friday, April 1 - Sign Up Today
The Center for Book and Paper Art is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Edible Books & Tea

CBPA at Chicago Zine Fest
The Center for Book and Paper Arts is pleased to participate in the Chicago Zine Fest, March 26, 2011

Hand Papermaking 25th Anniversary Celebration

Hand Papermaking 25th Anniversary Celebration featuring surprise special guest!  Thursday April 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Tim Barrett Lecture: Wednesday, April 6
MacArthur Fellow Tim Barrett will present on his work in the field of hand papermaking

MFA Thesis Exhibitions open April 29
Annual MFA Thesis Exhibition 
April 29 - May 20, 2011
Location: Center for Book and Paper Arts + Arcade Gallery

Interdisciplinary Arts MFA Exhibition featured by Chicago Art Magazine

In-Residence: Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe & Laura Anderson Barbata
May 1-7

As part of a growing partnership between the Center for Book and Paper Arts and IDEA (Instituto de Estudios Avanzados, Caracas) Yanomami artist and community leader, Sheronawe Hakihiiwe will be at the Center....

Summer Workshops at CBPA
Summer Workshops at the Center for Book & Paper Arts...

Game Changers Series: Jesse Spungin
Jesse Spungin, Vice President & General Manager for Conagra Food visited Columbia on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 to lecture students about marketing strategy and how his techniques has helped him be successful in his career. Spungin has led various brand innovations for brands such as Chef Boyardee, Healthy Choice, Ring Pops and Orville Redenbacher. Other Achievements for Spungin include winning a David Ogilvy ARF award and a Gold Effie. The Marketing Communication department, staff and students, were enlighten by his presentation and appreciated his visit along with the popcorn he shared.

Grads Getting Great Jobs -- in Journalism and Beyond
Employers say Columbia's hands-on training and the variety of internships available in this news-rich city combine to produce graduates ready to be productive employees. May 2012 journalism grads Luke Wilusz and Sam Charles are working for the Chicago Sun-Times, while Ali Balgooyen and Fallon Glick are reporters for WLIO-TV in Lima, Ohio, Shereen Mohammad is on-air at KCAU-TV in Sioux City, Iowa, and David Anthony is at The Onion's A/V Club. Meanwhile, alums continue moving into impressive positions: Steven Yaccino is at The New York Times, Lauren Nisavic is at Comcast SportsNet and High School Cube, Lisa Chavarria is reporting for WFLD-Channel 32 Chicago and Diane Pathieu is at ABC7 in Chicago.

Unique Courses Broaden Student Experience
During J-term 2013, students explored Ireland, the "Museum Beat," social media for sports and smartphone photojournalism. In Spring semester, Jan. 28-May 15, students have opportunities to dig deeper into the entertainment beat by studying at Semester in LA: Journalism, based at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles. In Chicago, students will learn the latest journalistic applications in Data Visualization, taught by an expert from tribune.com and more about the business, sports, environmental, health, music and crime beats in advanced electives. In summer, students have an opportunity to study fashion journalism — in Italy.  Our core provides the foundation for students to make the most of these unique courses. The combination produces resumes and experiences that are attractive to internship providers and news directors, editors and supervisors looking for qualified entry-level journalists.

Adjuncts Link to Working World
Columbia's award-winning adjunct faculty in the journalism department provide vital connections between the classroom and newsroom. Their highly regarded work, including this award-winning Chicago Tribune series co-authored by Pulitzer Prize-winning instructor Sam Roe, helps teach students the value of solid, ethical reporting -- and persistence.

Students, Alums Honored
Columbia students, faculty and alumni have been busy picking up journalism awards and nominations for their excellent work.
The Columbia Chronicle has been named the top non-daily college newspaper in the United States by the Society of Professional Journalists. Several students and alums have won prestigious Peter Lisagor awards, given by the Chicago Headline Club, Chicago's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. And Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin, associate professor of Journalism, was honored with the 2013 college-wide Excellence in Teaching award.
Fernando Diaz, a 2004 Columbia journalism grad who is managing editor of Hoy, has won a 2013 Studs Terkel Media Award, which honors journalists whose work reflects Terkel's "people-centered'' journalistic approach. Past winners of this honor have included Columbia full-time journalism faculty members Curtis Lawrence and Teresa Puente, as well as adjuncts Natalie Moore,  Martha Irvine and Steve Franklin.
Meanwhile, two Columbia College Chicago broadcast journalism students won Crystal Pillar Awards in recent months from the organization that awards Emmys, and others were nominated.

Students Earn Hefty Scholarships
The journalism department awarded $77,000 in Fischetti scholarships this year to students within the department. Journalism students were awarded thousands more dollars in scholarships for particular achievements and qualities.

Adjunct to Head Global News Design Group
Jonathon Berlin, graphics editor at the Chicago Tribune and an adjunct faculty member of Columbia's Journalism Department, where he teaches Visual Journalism, has been elected president of the global organization Society for News Design.

Students Land Prestigious, Paid Internships
Two Columbia journalism students were selected for prestigious, nationally competitive paid internships in New York City -- including one at O, The Oprah Magazine.

Chronicle Once Again Named Among Top College Newspapers in State
For the fourth year in a row, The Columbia Chronicle was named the state’s top student newspaper among non-daily college papers with a circulation above 4,000 at this year's Illinois College Press Association convention.

News Site Featuring Columbia Students' Work Garners Grant
The AustinTalks online news outlet, founded by a Columbia journalism faculty member and featuring reporting by many Columbia journalism students and alumni, has been awarded a $15,000 grant from The Chicago Community Trust. AustinTalks has given students a chance to do multimedia reporting -- and gain published work -- about a neighborhood rich with news but often lacking in resources.

Investigative Reporting Nets National Recognition for Columbia Students
Students' scrutiny of taxpayer-funded scholarships shines spotlight on secretive program, which Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said he wants to end.

International Opportunities Abound for Students, Faculty
Students have the opportunity to roam the globe as part of Columbia's travel-writing and other journalism courses.

Columbia Journalism Faculty Awarded Grants to Develop New Media Projects
Columbia College Chicago has received a $45,000 grant from The Chicago Community Trust to develop a web site for and by the residents of the Westside Chicago neighborhood of Austin...

Two Broadcast Journalism Students Pick Up Prestigious Media Scholarships
Broadcast Journalism students, Junior Wendy Tricia Osborne  and Senior Rosanna LaPorta, have been awarded significant scholarships...

Journalism Prof's 'Eye-Opening' Web Course Helps Students Launch Own Sites
An innovative course taught by Journalism Professor Dan Sinker is designed to teach students skills needed to compete in 21st century entrepreneurial journalism...

Examining Online Social Communities
Mark Perlman's summer Introduction to Public Relations course (54-1700) examines new and emerging social communities.

Dominic Calabrese awarded Golden Trumpet Award
Congratulations to Dominic Calabrese, Adjunct Faculty with the Marketing Communication Department who was awarded a Golden Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago for his work on behalf of the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind. 

Shanita Akintonde honored as "Change Agent" for the 2013 ADCOLOR® Awards

PRSA Scholarship Recipients

Every year the Public Relations Society of America(PRSA) - Chicago Chapter hosts a scholarship opportunity to offer financial assistance to the next generation of Public Relation practitioners. There were three (3) scholarships granted this year to the following students, all of whom were derived from Columbia's Marketing Communication Department.

1^st place:   Marissa Walters

2^nd place:  Hilary Jurinak

3^rd place:   Ashley Lavore

Winners were selected based on the following:

• Junior or senior status in the current academic year;
• Be a PRSSA member in good standing at a PRSA Chicago-affiliated chapter;
• Hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale); and
• Use scholarship funds for educational or professional purposes.

Scholarship awards were presented at the 2012 Skyline awards on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at The Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 S. Michigan Avenue.

2012 Patricia McCarty Scholarship recipient
Congratulations to the 2012's Patricia McCarty Advertising Scholarship recipient, Suzanne Miller.

The Patricia McCarty Scholarship Fund was established to assist in defraying the cost of tuition and fees for a student pursuing a career in Pharmaceutical Marketing Communication and to enhance awareness of the opportunities afforded by the pharmaceutical and health care fields with the hope that these industries will be enriched by the presence of a number of Patricia McCarty scholars.

Marketing Communication Valedictorian
Congratulations to Amanda Werner, 2012 Valedictorian.

Werner is a Marketing Communication graduate with a concentration in Public Relations.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel recognizes Marketing Communication student Ariel Aguilera
Mayor Emanuel recognized the civic leadership of Ariel Aguilera, a graduating senior at Columbia College and the first recipient of the College’s Mayor’s Award for Civic Engagement.

“Ariel is truly an example of the best our city has to offer,” said Mayor Emanuel. “Her active engagement with Chicago’s neighborhoods and the leadership she has displayed encouraging and supporting her fellow classmates to volunteer would be impressive enough. But coupled with her academic and extracurricular excellence in college – well, she could teach a thing or two to even the hardest working public servant. I congratulate Ariel on her accomplishments and the entire city is behind her and every child in Chicago as they strive to achieve their goals.”

She has been an active member in her community as a volunteer at a local after-school science program, a rehabilitation centers and the Chicago Food Depository, as well as a volunteer for the National Association for Chicano Studies Conference. Aguilera was awarded the Emerging Leader Award from the Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education earlier this year.

http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2012/april_2012/mayor_emanuel_recognizeschicagocollegestudentforcivicleadershipa.html

Aguilera is a graduating senior in the Marketing Communications Department with a concentration in Public Relations. 

Industry Game Changer Speaks to Students
Jesse Spungin, Vice President and General Manager of ConAgra Foods, spoke to students about his development with brands over the past 15 years at ConAgra. Spungin discussed his extensive work with client, Orville Redenbacher. He also spoke of his involvement with the pop up bowl, Redenbacher’s latest product. Other topics included the ConAgra Food’s strategy and Spungin’s professional history.
 

Student Take a Trip to the Big Easy

Sandra Kumorowski and Enbric, Columbia’s marketing club, recently traveled to New Orleans to attend an American Marketing Association conference. The students attended sessions about topics in marketing and explored the city of New Orleans. Enbric plans to compete in competitions in the future and used this experience to prepare. 

Marketing Communication Students Win Competition
Students from multiple departments participated in a rebranding competition sponsored by the Greater South Loop Association (GLSA). They created designs for banners that will hang throughout the South Loop. The design features historic buildings located in the South Loop including Printer’s Row, Museum Campus, and others. GLSA selected the designs to be approved by Alderman Robert Fioretti.

Ad Practicum places 2nd at NSAC Regionals
The Marketing Communication Ad Practicum students won 2nd place in the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) by 0.3 points. This year's presenting company is Nissan. This is the fifth year in a row that Columbia has placed 1st or 2nd in the U.S. regionals. They are now a "national wildcard contender" -- one of these 6 teams then goes to AAF-NSAC nationals as well.  The decision will be made May 11, 2012.

Congrats to all -- Class of 19 with help from A+D, Photography, Television, Radio, Film departments and the Multicultural Affairs office.

Faculty Member Dorothy Brown McClean passed away over break

 

Faculty member Dorothy Brown McClean passed away in late December 2011. Dorothy was a well-loved and respected member of the Marketing Communication Department faculty for more than 15 years. She taught PR Presentation Skills most of her career, and believed that etiquette and a polished professional demeanor were so essential to success that she created a professional etiquette course that was highly popular. She embodied the qualities she taught.

Services were held in New York City Friday, January 6 at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel. A remembrance book to share with Dorothy's family will be at the department's front desk until January 30th. Please stop by and sign the book at your convenience.

Student Recognized as One of AAF's 2012 Most Promising Minority Students

Derrick Milton, Advertising student at Columbia College Chicago, has been selected as one of The American Advertising Federation’s 2012 Most Promising Minority Students. Milton is also an Honor Roll student with AAF. Milton will be acknowledged in February 2012, at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. 

Journal of Need and Want Garners American Graphic Design Award

The Journal of Need and Want – a publication produced by Columbia College’s Marketing Communication Department – recently received an American Graphic Design Award Certificate of Excellence for its Call for Submission poster.  The poster was designed to announce the development of the publication, and to call for the submission of personal essays from students, faculty and other contributing writers, detailing their experiences with our consumer-saturated culture.

The 2011 American Graphic Design Awards attracted a remarkable 8,000+ entries. Just  select 15 percent of entrants were  recognized with an Awards Certificate of Excellence. 

The poster was designed by Renee Grigorian, a freelance designer and lecturer here at Columbia College Chicago.

Journal editors are currently accepting submissions for the publication’s second volume.   Copies of the first edition are available in the Marketing Communications Department.  For guidelines and additional information on submitting an essay, contact tjnw@colum.edu or go to the website www.tjnw.org.

Student earns top 25 position in Gain’s million dollar contest

Katey Meyer, Marketing Communication Major at Columbia College, created a stop-motion advertisement for Gain’s ‘Smell like a Million Bucks’ contest. Out of hundreds of submissions her one minute video entry made it to the Top 25, bringing her closer to winning the $1 million prize. 

Department students place in the top 10 at the AAF National Competition

Columbia's Marketing Communication Department's Practicum Class took 8th place out of a field of 19 at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Competition in San Diego, California. They also received special recognition in the category of "iStockphoto Best Use of Imagery" which includes receiving a cash award of $1,500.

Student Emily Taus Wins Spring 2011 Strategic Media Plan Award
Emily Taus, junior at Columbia College, was chosen as the spring winner of the 2011 Strategic Media Plan Award. Ms. Taus client was Colgate Total Toothpaste. 

PRSSA Columbia students win honors
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) was recognized as the "Student Organization of the Year" by the Office of Student Engagement during its "Excellence in Engagement" recognition dinner that took place last night at Film Row Cinema.

Columbia Wins American Advertising Federation Regional Competition
Once again Columbia's Marketing Communication Department's Practicum Class has won the AAF regional competition. Having gone to nationals two out of the last three years (missed last year by a .5 point!),

Columbia has scored a "three-peat."

Now it is onto the National Finals June 1st in San Diego!

PRSSA Presents a Candid Conversation with Senior Walmart Exec
Thursday, December 2nd 3:30pm | 600 S. Michigan -- Ferguson Auditorium
Join Steve Restivo, Director of Corporate Affairs, for Walmart for a candid conversation about the nation's largest retailer.

Department Students Design Chosen for Hearts a Bluhm
A design created by student workers in the Marketing Communication office has been chosen to be produced and displayed as part of the Hearts a Bluhm project.

PRSSA Chapter Wins 2nd Place in the NODAC
The Marketing Communication Department’s PRSSAchapter has won 2nd place in the NODAC (National Organ Donor Awareness Competition) for their campaign and event, "Live a Life, Give aLife".

Call for Submissions: Second Issue of The Journal of Need & Want
Submission Deadline: May 1st, 2011
The Journal of Need & Want is now accepting submissions for the second issue.  The Journal of Need & Want is a creative forum giving voice to what it means to live in a consumer saturated world...

Fall 2010 Ad Autopsy Series Lineup
Join us at the Marketing Communication Department's Fall 2010 Ad Autopsy Series. All Ad Autopsies are held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash, 8th floor.

Students Win 2010 Telly Awards
Columbia College Chicago Marketing Communication Department students win Silver and Bronze Telly Awards. 

Students Win Communicator Awards
Columbia College Students studying in the Marketing Communication Department win Communicator Award.

Alum Posting on Facebook Leads Radio Grad Ella Rakowski to On-Air Spot
Taking full advantage of being active on social media and connecting with alums, Ella Rakowski (B.A. '12) has landed a position as on-air talent at KOKZ, 105.7 FM in Waterloo, Iowa.

Tom Bowman's "The Blue Door Club," is Now Open On WCRX-FM
Every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. WCRX-FM dims the lights, closes the shades, and becomes "The Blue Door Club," featuring the best of jazz, blues, classic R&B, and swing.

Radio Students Interview #1 Ranked Basketball Player Jabari Parker
Radio Department Freshman Miguel Flores and Sophomore Joseph George continue to take their "Nothing But Net," podcast to new heights, as they snared an interview with the #1 ranked boys High School basketball player in the United States, Senior forward Jabari Parker of Class 4 A Illinois State Champion Simeon High School.

Radio Graduate Katie Baker Wins Gracie Award
Katie Baker (B.A. '08), Associate Producer for Harpo Radio, Inc. (Sirius/XM Radio), was honored with her second prestigious Gracie Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Program for her work on "O You 2012," which aired on Harpo Radio.

Tom Bowman from "The Blue Door Club," Interviews Vince Giordano from "Boardwalk Empire."
Listeners to "The Blue Door Club," on WCRX-FM, were in for a treat last on a recent show, as Host Tom Bowman interviewed legendary musician and arranger Vince Giordano from the award-winning HBO series, "Boardwalk Empire."

Tim Richards Named Program Director in Phoenix, AZ
Tim Richards (B.A. '91) has been tabbed Program Director at country music station KMLE, 107.9 FM in Phoenix, Arizona.

Miguel Flores Handles Play-by-Play for Indiana High School Basketball Championship
Radio Department Freshmen Miguel Flores spent this past weekend living out a dream by calling the Class 2A Men's State Title Basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.

Pet Talk Show Debuts On WCRX-FM
Join Melissa Swift every Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m. as she talks with various veterinarians and experts from the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.

WCRX-FM's Ryan McKiddy Interviews Academy Award Presenter AJ Young
WCRX-FM's Ryan McKiddy recently sat down with Columbia College Chicago Film Major AJ Young to discuss his appearance on stage at the Oscars, handing statuettes to presenters at the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

Matt Donahue Earns Promotion with WLS, 94.7 FM
Since obtaining a position at WLS, 94.7 FM two years ago, Matt Donahue (B.A. '11) continues to move up in the company, as he has now been promoted to Programming Assistant at the station.

Radio Students Breaking New Ground with Weekly Podcast
Radio Department Freshman Miguel Flores and Sophomore Joseph George have put together an original weekly podcast entitled, "Nothing But Net," that brings a fresh perspective on the high school sports scene in the Midwest, as well as diving into discussions with local and national guests.

2013 NABJ Scholarship Now Available
The Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists is offering a $1,000 scholarship opportunity.

Radio Dept. Open House to Take Place Saturday, April 6, 2013
The Radio Department is pleased to announce Saturday, April 6, 2013 as the date for Spring Open House.

"The Abe Kanan Show," on Sirius/XM Receives a Promotion
"The Abe Kanan Show," featuring radio alum Abe Kanan (B.A. '03), along with fellow alum Dan Levy (B.A. '04), can now be heard live and uncensored every Thursday and Friday 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CST, on the Howard Stern Sirius/XM Channel, "Howard 101."

Maha Gorgi Hired as On-Air Talent at WYRB, 106.3 FM in Rockford, IL
Proving that being versatile is the key to longevity in the industry, Maha Gorgi (B.A. '11) is not only a Sales Assistant at Matrix Media Chicago, but can now add on-air talent to her resume, as she has been hired to host weekends at urban contemporary station WYRB, 106.3 FM (Power 106) in Rockford, IL.

Radio Students Win "Best New Ad" Audio Competition!
Congratulations to students Tom Bowman, Josh Cox, Charles Match, Ben Nance and Dominic Rescigno.

Sarah Zwinklis Hired as Distribution Assistant at WFMT, 98.7 FM
After traveling to four different countries in six months, Sarah Zwinklis (B.A. '12) returned to Chicago to begin her radio career as a full-time employee at legendary classical music station, WFMT, 98.7 FM.

Mike Hansen Promoted to Program Director at KQWB-FM in Fargo, North Dakota
Since arriving at KQWB-FM (Q98) in Fargo, ND in 2010, Radio Department graduate Mike Hansen (B.A. '06), has been hosting mid-days and doubling as Assistant Program Director for the station.

Marina City's Radio Conference Performance Now Online
Check out Chicago alt/rock band Marina City's acoustic performance from the 9th Annual Midwest Regional High School and College Radio Conference.

WCRX-FM Wins 1st Place in Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards
WCRX Students win 3 Illinois Broadcasters Association Student Silver Dome Awards.

WCRX-FM Named One of The Top 20 Coolest College Radio Stations
Men's Health U list of the "20 Coolest College Radio Stations" includes WCRX-FM.

Steve Berger Wins Competition to Become Sports Host at WSCR, 670 AM
Radio alum Steve Berger (B.A. '07) won the "2012 Score Search," to become the next Chicago Sports Radio Host on WSCR, 670 The Score!

Calie Lyons Obtains Traffic Editor Position at Navteq (Nokia) Traffic
Acting on a tip and a recommendation from former classmate Eric Pribramsky (B.A. '11), Calie Lyons (B.A. '11) has been hired as a Traffic Editor at Navteq (Nokia) Traffic.

George Cotsirilos Hired at Clear Channel Total Traffic Network
In addition to his position as a producer at ESPN, AM 1000 in Chicago, Radio Department graduate George Cotsirilos can now add Traffic Producer at Clear Channel's Total Traffic network to his growing portfolio of work.

George Zarr Writes Song for Alice in Wonderland Audio Theatre Podcast
George Zarr, Senior Lecturer in the Radio Department, was commissioned by "Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre" to compose a song for the Alice in Wonderland Podcast.

Eric Pribramsky Hired as Traffic Editor at Navteq (Nokia) Traffic
Since first being hired at a commercial radio station in 2010, Eric Pribramsky (B.A. '11) has navigated his way through the Chicago radio market at a rapid pace.

WCRX, 88.1 FM Wins International Radio Awards
WCRX, 88.1 FM has been awarded multiple 2012 Communicator Awards.

WCRX-FM Wins National Radio Awards
WCRX-FM won two 1st place awards for student work at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) 72nd Annual Student Radio Awards Ceremony in NYC.

Allyce Karrasch Named Promotions Coordinator at K-HiTS, 104.3 FM
2010 Radio Department graduate Allyce Karrasch has been hired as Promotions Coordinator at K-HiTS, 104.3 FM in Chicago.

Johnathon "Zebo" Gust to DJ on Mainstage at Lollapalooza
Radio Department Adjunct faculty member Johnathon "Zebo" Gust will be DJing front and center on the main stage at Lollapalooza this year.

Dave Berner's Audio Documentary on Medical Marijuana Picked up by Public Radio Exchange
Dave Berner, Associate Professor Radio Department, recently traveled to Chesterfield, Michigan where he produced and recorded, "Big Daddy's: The Battle Over Medical Marijuana in Michigan."

Nancy Guida Gains Employment Through Internship at WUSN, 99.5 FM
Following in the footsteps of several successful Radio Department graduates who work at WUSN, 99.5 FM, senior Radio Major Nancy Guida has been hired as a Promotions Assistant.

Sam Panayotovich Announces 2012 Illinois Swimming Championship
Radio major and WCRX-FM Sports Director, Sam Panayotovich, continues to build his resume, as he recently handled Play-by-Play/Color Analyst duties for the 2012 Illinois Swimming Championship.

WCRX's Jake Chandler Interviews actors from "21 Jump Street"
The movie "21 Jump Street," opened on Friday, March 16, 2012, and  WCRX-FM Host Jake Chandler has an exclusive review of the movie and interviews with several actors from the movie.

George Zarr's Audio Drama Selected for Atlanta Fringe Festival
"Every Now and Then," written and directed by Radio Department Senior Lecturer, George Zarr, has been chosen for inclusion in the Radio Drama category at the 2012 Atlanta Fringe Festival to be held the week of May 9-13th in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dustin Rhoades Co-Authors Book on Sports Talk Radio Personalities
With over 16 years of working behind the scenes in sports talk radio, Dustin Rhoades (B.A. '96), has used that experience to co-author along with David Brody and Bill Rogan, a new book entitled, Sports Talk: The Personality Behind the Personalities.

Becky Silvermintz Named Traffic Director in Kansas City
Becky Silvermintz (B.A. '09) has been hired as full-time Traffic Director for Cumulus Radio in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mike Wheaton Interviewed by AllAccess.com
AllAccess.com, the radio and music industry's most viewed and used resource, has an in-depth interview with Mike Wheaton (B.A. '07), Program/Music Director at WXZO, Planet 96.7 FM in Burlington, Vermont.

Demi Lobo's Song Featured in MTV Reality Series
Columbia College Chicago Radio Department Major and WGCI, 107.5 FM On-Air Talent, Demi Lobo, continues to make waves in the entertainment industry as her song, "House Party," is featured in the MTV reality series, MADE.

John Gregory Hired as Morning Sports Anchor for Illinois Radio Network
John Gregory (B.A. '11) continues to advance in his radio career as he has now been hired as Sports Anchor for the Illinois Radio Network.

Amber Biela Named Music Director/Afternoon Host in Green Bay, WI
Amber Biela (B.A. '09) begins 2012 back in the Midwest as Music Director and Afternoon Host at WRQE, 93.1/93.5 FM in Green Bay, WI.

James Moody Turns Internship Into a Job
After having completed a successful internship during the summer semester, Radio Major James Moody knew the drill for being a successful intern: Be on time, work hard, and be willing to do whatever it takes to make a solid impression.

Radio Department Junior Hired as Traffic Reporter at WGCI-FM
Drea Williams is not only a Junior Radio Major at Columbia College Chicago, but she's also working in the industry as a full-time Traffic Reporter for the Morning Riot Show on Urban Contemporary station WGCI, 107.5 FM, and The Steve Harvey Morning Show at WVAZ, 102.7 FM (V103).

Safa Eshmawy Obtains Position at WWWN, 101.1 FM
Safa Eshmawy (B.A. '11) has been hired as a full-time news writer/editor at WWWN, 101.1 FM in Chicago.

Brian Caffrey Hired as Production Assistant at WKSC, 103.5 FM
Capitalizing on an internship experience, Brian Caffrey (B.A. '11) has been hired as a Production Assistant at WKSC, 103.5 FM.

WCRX, 88.1 FM Named One of the Best College Radio Stations
Columbia College Chicago's student-run radio station, WCRX, 88.1 FM, was featured in the Washington Post article "10 Great College Radio Stations."

Jamie Lound Named Midday Host and Promotions Director in Colorado Springs
After getting her start as an Evening Host in Fargo, North Dakota, Jamie Lound (B.A. '10) is now switching markets and joining KRXP, 103.9 FM in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she will be doing a live midday shift from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Brian Hlavacek Obtains Job as Production Assistant at WXRT, 93.1 FM
Fulfilling a lifelong dream, 2011 Radio Department graduate Brian Hlavacek has been hired as a Production Assistant at WXRT, 93.1 FM.

Peter Cohen Obtains Producer Position at ESPN Radio Chicago
After successfully completing two internships over the past year, Peter Cohen (B.A. '11) has been hired as a Producer at ESPN, AM-1000 in Chicago.

WCRX Recognized with 8 International Awards
WCRX-FM has been recognized with 8 Communicator Awards, including 3 top awards.

Don Kleppin Turns Internship Into a Job at WLS, 890 AM
Don Kleppin (B.A. '11) spent the spring semester interning with the Roe and Roeper Show on talk radio station, WLS, 890 AM.

Radio Alum Abe Kanan's Show Picked up by Howard Stern's Sirius/XM Channel
"The Abe Kanan Show," featuring radio alum Abe Kanan (B.A. '03), along with fellow alum Dan Levy (B.A. '04), can now be heard live and uncensored every Saturday from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. CST on the Howard Stern Sirius/XM Channel, "Howard 101."

2011 Graduate Matt Donahue Obtains Two Jobs in the Radio Industry
Radio Department graduate Matt Donahue (B.A. '11), found himself in the enviable position of landing not one, but two positions in the radio field upon his recent graduation.

Radio Graduate Katie Baker Shares in Gracie Award
Along with the entire staff of the show, Katie Baker (B.A. ’08), Associate Producer for The Laura Berman Show on Harpo Radio, Inc. (Sirus/XM Radio), was honored with a prestigious Gracie Award for Outstanding Talk Show in the Entertainment/Information category.

Dennis Gambino Hired as Producer for Morning Show at WSCR, 670 AM
After spending two semesters as an intern with the "Mully and Hanley Show" on all sports station, WSCR, 670 AM, "The Score," Radio Department Senior Dennis Gambino has been hired as a Morning Show Producer at the station.

Joy Perkins Hired as Promotions Coordinator at Clear Channel Chicago
Radio Department graduate Joy Perkins (B.A.'07) has been hired as Promotions Coordinator for two nationally recognized radio stations in Chicago.

WCRX Morning Host Mike Michalski Interviews Actor from "Twilight" Films
WCRX's Mike Michalski recently spoke with actor Peter Facinelli about his role as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the blockbuster films "Twilight," The Twilight Saga: "New Moon" and Showtime's new series "Nurse Jackie."

Sarah Zwinklis's Feature on Women Mud Wrestlers airing on Vocalo, 89.5 FM
Radio Major, and Vocalo, 89.5 FM intern, Sarah Zwinklis, recently had the opportunity to sit down with The Mud Queens of Chicago, a group of female mud wrestlers who do it not only for fun, but a good cause.

Dave Berner Wins Grand Prize for His Book, Accidental Lessons
Dave Berner, Associate Professor Radio Department, has been awarded the 2011 Grand Prize at the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards for his teaching memoir, Accidental Lessons.

Radio Student Colin Lazorka Hired as Production Assistant at WLS, 94.7 FM
Radio Major Colin Lazorka has turned his internship experience into a Production Assistant position at Chicago's oldies station, WLS, 94.7 FM.

Radio Alum James Grigdesby Hired as On-Air Talent at WPWX, 92.3 FM
James Grigdesby, a 2008 Radio Department graduate, has been hired by urban contemporary station, WPWX, Power 92.3 FM.

Radio Students Create Audio Drama Club!
Radio students George Burnett and Larissa Perron have started an Audio Drama Club, which has been recognized by the Student Engagement Office as an official organization.

George Zarr's Audio Dramas Now Available on Your Blackberry
A new and innovative way of delivering audio dramas to a mobile audience was launched on the Blackberry Smart Phone, and George Zarr, Senior Lecturer in the Radio Department, has several of his audio pieces available to listen to via this new APP.

WCRX, 88.1 FM Honored As One of the Best College Stations in the Nation
The Huffington Post has named WCRX, 88.1 FM one of the top 9 college radio stations in the country!

Radio Graduate Writes Book About Travels in Middle East
In the winter of 2005 Radio alum Kenneth Ngwa decided to make what he calls "an unlikely trip" to a place that many in the world would deem extremely dangerous.

WCRXFM to Feature "Job Outlook" Segments for Graduating College Students
WCRXFM kicks off a month long public service campaign focusing on career development and the "Job Outlook" for graduating college students.

Pet Talk Show Debuts On WCRX-FM
Join Melissa Swift every Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m. as she talks with various veterinarians and experts from the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.

Masters in the Mix DJ's go "live" at WCRX-FM
Checkout your favorite Masters in the Mix DJ as they mix live at noon and at 6:00 p.m. every weekday.

WCRX-FM's Ryan McKiddy Interviews Academy Award Presenter AJ Young
WCRX-FM's Ryan McKiddy recently sat down with Columbia College Chicago Film Major AJ Young to discuss his appearance on stage at the Oscars, handing statuettes to presenters at the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

Listen to WCRX-FM on your Mobile Phone
Want to hear WCRX-FM on the go?

WCRX-FM is in the House
It's a house party at WCRX-FM after midnight.  

The Blue Door Club is open for business on WCRX-FM
The Blue Door Club opens from 7 to 10pm every Friday night on WCRX-FM.

WCRX-FM Wins 1st Place in Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards
WCRX Students win 3 Illinois Broadcasters Association Student Silver Dome Awards.

WCRX Named One of Coolest College Radio Stations
Chicago's Underground named one of College Radio's 20 Coolest Radio Stations by Men's Health.

The Scene for Chicago Music
Nick Butler and Becky Nysted host weekly music show focused on Chicago's vibrant music scene.

WCRX-FM Recognized with Six Awards of Distinction
WCRX-FM has been recognized with six 2012 Awards of Distinction from the prestigious Communicator Awards. 

WCRX-FM Makes the Grade
WCRX-FM, Columbia College Chicago's student-run radio station featured in the Washington Post article 10 great college radio stations.

YouTube and the Successful Channels
Do you have your own YouTube channel but it's not getting a lot of subscribers? Do you wonder what you're doing wrong and how you can be one of the successful channels?

MANIFEST- Live Cooking Demo with Luke Palermo

It’s the end of the school year! What a better way to celebrate than joining us at MANIFEST in collaboration with the Television Department to support one of esteemed faculty members and a great cause.

Michael Niederman Announced as President of iDMAa

The Television Department is extremely proud our own Department Chair Michael Niederman, he can now add another feather in his cap as he is officially the President of the International Digital Media and Arts Association (iDMAa).

The Norinsky Family Production Grant
Many know Ron Norinsky for his 36-year old video equipment rental and post/duplication company, Video Replay, which unfortunately shut its doors summer of 2011.  It was then that Norinsky realized that the closing of one door, was the opening of another (so to speak) and was an opportunity for him to focus his energy on other things.

TVAS Vimeo Page
TVAS is proud to announce that our Vimeo page is now up and running.

A Conversation with Writer/Producer Jeff Vlaming
A Conversation with Writer/Producer Jeff Vlaming, Moderated by TV Department Associate Chair, Sharon Ross

Bloyd-Peshkin Earns Excellence in Teaching Award


Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin, an associate professor of Journalism at Columbia College Chicago, was honored with the 2013 college-wide Excellence in Teaching award.

Columbia Links gives students chance to voice fears
Through Links program, high schoolers write about the dangers they face in their everyday lives - and their hopes for the future.

Radio Students Win Best New Ad Competition for Civic Duty Shoes
Congratulations to students Graham Berner, Te' Shon Farr, Gabriela Gonzalez, David Pierczynski, and Matthew Stroh. They won first place for their commercial entry, "Kevin's Shoes," in a BestNewAd.com competition sponsored by Civic Duty Shoes.

WCRX-FM Wins National Radio Awards and Radio Students Win Best New Ad Competition
Congratulations to Students Matt Brousseau, Amber Calderon, Dan Pasquerelli, Amanda Wheaton and students from the WCRX Practicum. 

School of Media Arts Seeking Applications for Position of Associate Dean
The Office of the Dean, School of Media Arts is seeking applications for an Associate Dean.

Radio Major James Moody Turns Internship Into a Job
After having completed a successful internship during the summer semester, Radio Major James Moody knew the drill for being a successful intern: Be on time, work hard, and be willing to do whatever it takes to make a solid impression.

Eight 2011 Radio Graduates Hired by Merlin Media LLC in Chicago
2011 Radio graduates Megan Buckley, Michael Cronin, Danielle Ezell, Christine Fiedler, John Gregory, Calie Lyons, Chris Mezyk, and Eric Pribramsky were all hired as full-time news writers/producers for Merlin Media LLC as heard on WWWN, 101.1 FM in Chicago.

WCRX Recognized with 8 International Awards
WCRX-FM has been recognized with 8 Communicator Awards, including 3 top awards.

Columbia Wins American Advertising Federation Regional Competition
Once again Columbia's Marketing Communication Department's Practicum Class has won the AAF regional competition. Having gone to nationals two out of the last three years (missed last year by a .5 point!), Columbia has scored a "three-peat."

Radio Graduate Katie Baker Shares in Gracie Award
Along with the entire staff of the show, Katie Baker (B.A. ’08), Associate Producer for The Laura Berman Show on Harpo Radio, Inc. (Sirus/XM Radio), was honored with a prestigious Gracie Award for Outstanding Talk Show in the Entertainment/Information category.

AA+A Acoustics program featured in WGN Channel 9 News
WGN Channel 9 featured the AA+A Acoustics program on their Thursday 5/12 and Friday 5/13 news broadcasts as part of a transportation noise measurement and mitigation story.

One-night-only: Man, Woman, and the Beast Within!
Columbia College Chicago and Fulcrum Point New Music Project in association with FUJITSU TEN present ECLIPSE MASTER CLASS Man, Woman & The Beast Within - one night only - Wednesday May 18, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. - RSVP required.

Dave Berner Wins Grand Prize for His Book, Accidental Lessons
Dave Berner, Associate Professor Radio Department, has been awarded the 2011 Grand Prize at the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards for his teaching memoir, Accidental Lessons.

Students Land Prestigious, Paid Internships
Two Columbia journalism students were selected for prestigious, nationally competitive paid internships in New York City -- including one at O, The Oprah Magazine.

College launches first B.S. Degree in Acoustics of its kind in the U.S.

Following a year of research and administrative reviews, President Carter approved on Wednesday, 3/9/2011, the Audio Arts + Acoustics proposal for a new Degree Major: Bachelor of Science in Acoustics.

This is an exciting development that responds to the needs of the acoustics industry and graduate education. It places our College at the cutting edge and provides students with the first undergraduate degree in acoustics and perception of its kind in the country.

Chronicle Once Again Named Among Top College Newspapers in State
For the fourth year in a row, The Columbia Chronicle was named the state’s top student newspaper among non-daily college papers with a circulation above 4,000 at this year's Illinois College Press Association convention.

AA+A Faculty and Students Garner Grammy Nominations and Win
Two AA+A Part-time faculty, Michael Freeman and Michael Slaboch, received 2010 Grammy nominations.  Michael Freeman, along with three AA+A students who assisted with recording sessions at Joy Ride Studios, went on to receive a Grammy award for producing "Joined at the Hip" in the Best Traditional Blues Album category.

News Site Featuring Columbia Students' Work Garners Grant
The AustinTalks online news outlet, founded by a Columbia journalism faculty member and featuring reporting by many Columbia journalism students and alumni, has been awarded a $15,000 grant from The Chicago Community Trust. AustinTalks has given students a chance to do multimedia reporting -- and gain published work -- about a neighborhood rich with news but often lacking in resources.

Poesís: The Visual Language of Edwin Torres
Exhibition: February 16 – March 11, 2011  
Reading: Thursday,  February 24 at 6PM | Stage Two, 618 S. Michigan 
Opening Reception: Thursday,  February 24,  1104 S. Wabash 
The Center for Book and Paper Arts is pleased to present Poesís: The Visual Language of Edwin Torres a display of visual text work by acclaimed New York based poet, Edwin Torres, opening February 16. A reception for the artist and reading on February 24 will augment the exhibition.

Journal of Artists Books (JAB28) is now available!!
Journal of Artists Books - JAB28 is Now Available! JAB28 was guest edited by April Sheridan, designed by Susie Kirkwood and it features a cover design by Chicago-based Sonnenzimmer...

Joe Grimm Performance in Collaboration with LAMPO
Friday, November 19th at 8pm| 916 S Wabash, Rm 214
The Audio Arts & Acoustics department, in partnership with LAMPO will present a performance of an epic new solo work from Joe Grimm, whose work features circuit-bent 16mm projectors and screen-mounted light-sensitive audio electronics. Joe's stuff is not to be missed. It's raw, it's stroboscopic, it's the week before Thanksgiving...

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Performance: Japanese Sound Artist Tomomi Adachi
Friday, April 16 at 8pm | 916 S Wabash, rm 214
The Columbia College Audio Arts and Acoustics Department in cooperation with Lampo and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Department of Sound welcomes Tomomi Adachi, performer, composer, sound poet and video artist living in Tokyo. He plays improvised music with voice, computer and self-made instruments and composes works for his own group "Adachi Tomomi Royal Chorus," a punk-style choir of non-professionals...

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