Orientation Issue

www.columbiachronicle.com

2011 ORIENTATION ISSUE

2 The Columbia Chronicle Orientation 2011

s the oldest child in my family, I had little to guide

me as I entered college. While some of my friends had visited their older sib-lings at school for a taste of things to come, I didn’t have that same advantage. Even my parents, both col-lege graduates, had little to offer in the way of

shared experience. Their college stories revolved around frat parties and studying abroad, two things I knew wouldn’t apply to my first year at Columbia.

The summer before I left my hometown of Rockton, Ill., for school my mother’s best efforts to prepare me came in the form of “Law and Order: SVU.” She called me over to the televi-sion every time an episode revolved around a college girl getting kidnapped or murdered or date-raped. “Never set your drink down, someone will drug you!” she said, as Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay figured out the cute, unas-suming boy from across the hall was guilty. “In fact, don’t drink or go to parties at all. Actually, it would be best for you to never leave your dorm. Ever.” And so, with only this advice to pull from, I packed my bags and left for college.

My drive into the city was spent speculat-ing about the day ahead. Would all my stuff fit? What would my roommate be like? How many

by Brianna WellenEditor-in-Chief

adventures could I fit into my first night in Chicago? I soon found out that, yes, my stuff fit fine thanks to Columbia’s gargantuan dorm rooms. I had to wait on a true answer about my roommate since she left after unpacking to go to a Jonas Brothers concert. I enjoyed no adven-tures that night but instead fell asleep watch-ing “Spider-Man” on full blast to drown out the unfamiliar city sounds creeping through my window.

Thankfully, neither “Law and Order: SVU” nor my first night at college set the stage for the next three years. I did eventually get to know my roommate and the two of us went on plenty adventures, none of which involved getting kidnapped, murdered or date-raped. In place of the beer can pyramids and fraternity formals I half-expected from my college years, I attended fancy art gallery openings, explored the quirky communities surrounding all things underground in the city and finally understood fashion enough to buy a decent pair of heels.

Nothing I could have anticipated in the summer leading up to my freshman year of col-lege would have reflected where I ended up at the end of my freshman year, let alone where I am today as I enter my senior year at Columbia. Sure, it’s smart to be prepared for the clinical things—classes, dorm life, city landscape—but no amount of preparation or speculation can shed light on the life experience college brings.

[email protected]

elcome to Columbia College Chicago! This is The Columbia Chronicle’s Orientation Guide to provide helpful information during your transition to our

campus and also to introduce you to your student newspaper.

Inside you will find articles for new and trans-fer students, information for starting college life at Columbia and some regular features that can be found in The Chronicle every week during the semester.

The Columbia Chronicle is an award-winning weekly student newspaper that has strived to provide students and the South Loop com-

munity with news and commentary, relating to the campus and metro area, arts and culture, and health and fitness since 1965. It also serves as a watchdog for the college and the community. At The Chronicle, students within various majors from journalism to graphic design spend each week generat-ing story ideas, gathering photos, creating graphics, writing, reporting and laying out the paper. It can be found on newsstands around campus and the South Loop each Monday during the semester. You can also check us out on the web at ColumbiaChronicle.com for weekly updates including articles, photos and multimedia.

Editor’s Note

The Chronicle is a student–produced publication of Columbia College Chicago and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of college administrators, faculty or students.

All text, photos and graphics are the property of The Chronicle and may not be reproduced or published without written permission.

Editorials are the opinions of the Editorial Board of The Chronicle. Columns are the opinions of the author(s).

Views expressed in this publication are those of the writer and are not the opinions of The Chronicle, Columbia’s Journalism Department or Columbia College Chicago.

Letters to the editor must include full name, year, major and phone number. All letters are edited for grammar and may be cut due to limited space. The Chronicle reserves the right to limit any one person’s submissions to three per semester.Letters can be faxed to (312) 369-8430, emailed to [email protected] or mailed to The Chronicle, 33 E. Congress Parkway, Suite 224

Chicago, IL. 60605-1996.

The Chronicle 33 E. Congress Parkway, Suite 224Chicago, IL. 60605-1996Main line: (312) 369-8999

Editor-in-ChiefBrianna Wellen

Managing EditorSam Charles

Managing EditorLuke Wilusz

Ad & Business ManagerRen Lahvic

Senior Ad Account ExecutiveAndrew Billmyer

Ad Account ExecutiveSean Campbell

Contributing WriterAlexandra Kukulka

Contributing WriterVanessa Morton

Contributing WriterLindsey Woods

Senior Graphic DesignerJonathan Allen

Graphic Designer Erik Rodriguez

Senior Photo EditorBrent Lewis

General ManagerChristopher Richert

Faculty AdviserJeff Lyon

chronicleTHE COLUMBIA

ORIENTATION ISSUE - 2011

Front cover photo: The view enjoyed by Columbia students looking north on Michigan Avenue from the Alexandroff Campus Center, 600 S. Michigan Ave. Photo by Brent Lewis

3 Orientation 2011

WHEN RADIO major Eric Pri-bramsky graduated from Columbia

in May 2011, he didn’t face the stress of an uncer-tain future that might plague many graduates. Through connections and experience gained in his time at the college, Pribramsky, 22, jumped right into a job as a production assistant at Chi-cago’s oldies station WLS, 94.7 FM. The Chronicle caught up with Pribramsky to talk about Colum-bia’s influence on his career.

The Chronicle: How did you get the opportunity at WLS?

Eric Pribramsky: They had an opportunity for a board operator and production assistant, so I submitted my resume. Actually, through Colum-bia I got to know the program director who had posted the job, and I forwarded him my resume. That’s how I got my foot in the door.

The Chronicle: How did Colum-bia help shape your career?

EP: A lot of it had to do with the opportuni-ties that I had taken. Columbia helped in part because of the technology that they have. In the Radio Department we use Pro Tools, so the editing programs they needed me to be familiar with, I was already familiar with and quite fluent in them. I also invested outside of Columbia on my own production

Oh, the places you’ll goby Brianna WellenEditor-in-Chief

tools. Through my internships that Columbia got me I was able to ask questions and learn other programs.

The Chronicle: Why did you decide to come to Columbia?

EP: When I graduated high school I kind of knew I wanted to do radio or at least some media field. I had worked at the TV station that our high school had and I really liked it, but I didn’t like being in front of the camera. I was in theater as well, so I was looking for a program that could mesh the two where I could still be technically behind the scenes but also performing. Colum-bia was really the place I wanted to go because it was in Chicago where radio is prominent. For me, just from a job perspective, it was definitely beneficial from that standpoint to be working in Chicago and be studying in Chicago.

The Chronicle: What’s a typical day like for you at WLS?

EP: I go back and forth between doing produc-tion and board op-ing. On the weekends I board op for the Saturday Night Party, which is a music show, putting the DJ on, putting all the songs into the system so they play and editing calls. Then when I do production, I’m dubbing com-

mercials into the system, editing the commer-cials for time and different lengths.

The Chronicle: Where are you hoping to go from here? Is there another dream job on the horizon?

EP: I really do like working at WLS, I like the people there a lot. My ultimate goal is to have my own FM talk show. I really want to be on air and this is the stepping point, the in between while I look for the next opportunity.

The Chronicle: What advice would you give others to have the same success you’ve had?

EP: Take advantage of any opportunities that come your way. Columbia’s a very unique school in the sense that in order to be successful there, you need to be a certain type of person [who] goes above and beyond what’s expected of them and is always digging for more. That’s really how I got the opportunity I did. This is with any major at Columbia, you really do need to love what you’re doing and show that you love what you’re doing.

[email protected]

I was looking for a program that could mesh the two, where I could still be techni-cally behind the scenes but also performing. Columbia was really the place I wanted to go.

-Eric Pribramsky

Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE


AS ORIENTATION kicks into full gear, Columbia’s New Student Program continues to develop new approaches that will

better ease the transition of incoming freshman and transfer students as they enter the 2011-2012 academic year.

Starting this fall, NSP will implement a program for all new commuting students called The First-Year Exploration Leaders. The program will focus on keeping commuting students involved with Columbia, despite their isolation from campus life.

“Generally, commuter students aren’t involved and many don’t get to make friends or really get that college-life experience,” said David McEachin, stu-dent coordinator of the program and an art and design major.

According to Melinda McIntire, lead staff member of the project and assis-tant director of NSP, the pilot program was suggested by the college’s First-Year Advisory Board, which consisted of students who volunteered their time to help plan and shape First-Year Experience programming.

“We are going to be working with commuter stu-dents specifically to reach out to a population [of students] who aren’t always able to be involved,” she said. “We want to bring Columbia out to the neighborhoods in the city.”

The Exploration Leaders program assigns eight upperclassmen to first-year commuter students based on which neighborhood they live in. The areas are divided into four districts within the city limits. Similar to an on-campus Resident Assistant, Exploration Leaders will serve as the go-to person for their students, and will stay in communication with them weekly.

“The EL will be doing specific work with first-year commuter students,” McIntire said. “They will be there to answer questions, get students connected to the campus and host meet-ups both on and off campus.”

In addition, the leaders will also be in charge of planning a monthly group activity, which gives the students a chance to stay involved. The events can vary from checking out new art exhibits to seeing an evening show.

“In thinking about what makes Columbia special, it occurred to us that there’s not many other places where you can rally up a group of folks to do these types of things,” said Emily Easton, director of NSP. “And now, if you live on your own there’s a fellow student organizing those kind of fun trips.”

Although the program is centered on the commuters within the city limits, Easton said suburban commuters and residential students can also be includ-ed in the program.

“Everyone’s eligible to participate. However, we are hoping commuter stu-dents take the most advantage,” she said. “For now, most meet-ups are in the city, but hopefully we’ll have ELs in the ‘burbs next year.”

As for the future, McIntire said she hopes to see the program expand and is excited for the opportunity to connect and engage first-year students.

“Many schools are starting Commuter Assistant programs, and Columbia will be leading initiatives for urban commuters and first-year students,” she said. “We want to keep the college’s community expanding, and we’re hoping this program does just that.”

[email protected]

Mark your calendars for ArtCrawlColumbia College’s Annual Fall ArtwalkThursday, September 8, 5 - 8 p.m.

Glass Curtain Gallery | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st floor

The Arcade | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor

C33 Gallery | 33 E. Congress Ave., 1st floor

A+D Gallery | 619 S. Wabash Ave., 1st floor

The Project Rm | 916 S. Wabash Ave., 1st floor

Center for Book and Paper Arts | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 2nd floor

MOCP | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st floor

The Hokin Project | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 1st floor

ShopColumbia | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 1st floor

Art in the Library | 624 S. Michigan Ave., 1st floor

DEPS The Department of Exhibition and Performance Spaces presents:

*Any student who visits at least 5 galleries can enter to win a new iPad!

Coming this fall....The Grand Reopening of ShopColumbiaColumbia College’s student art boutique

ShopColumbia is a vibrant sales venue where Columbia students and alumni can showcase their talents.

Since ShopColumbia opened fall of 2008, Shop artists have earned over $135,000 from the sale of their work.

Students interested in selling at ShopColumbia should visitwww.colum.edu/shopcolumbia for more information.

www.colum.edu/deps

by Vanessa MortonContributing Writer

New program reaches commuters

5 Orientation 2011

Style.Location.

Value.

Automatic Lofts is the #1 housing choice for all Chicago students.

+ All single bedrooms in 1 to 4 bedroom lofts

+ Designer furnishings, with full kitchen in each loft

+ 42” flat panel HDTV in living room

+ High-speed Internet in every bedroom, Wi-Fi in common areas

+ Self-controlled heat and air conditioning

+ Study rooms, lobby lounge with pool table, 3 TVs, XM radio

+ Private bathrooms, XL bedrooms and full-size beds available

+ 24-hour lobby attendant and security cameras

+ On-site 24-hour fitness center, laundry, secure bike room

+ Individual contracts and roommate matching available

+ All utilities included

VAN BUREN

HARRISON STREET

HA

LSTE

AD

MO

RGA

N

RAC

INE

The Automatic Lofts 410 S. Morgan St. • Chicago 312.850.1234 automaticlofts.com

UIC CAMPUS

“Automatic” to 47464 for information**standard text messaging rates


“The Wyndham Blake Chicago Welcomes All Students, Parents, Faculty, Staff and Guests of Columbia College.

Located just steps away from Columbia’s campus, the Wyndham Blake Chicago offers spacious and luxurious guestrooms with all new 37” flat screen TV’s and large expansive windows for a great view of the area. When planning your next trip to the city, choose the Wyndham Blake Chicago for excellent service and superior accommodations!

The Wyndham Blake Chicago offers special rates to all associated with Columbia. Call us directly at 312-986-1234 or visit us online at www.hotelblake.com, and enter the Corporate #49177256 when directed to the Wyndham website for booking.

Columbia studentsrecieve 10% OFF!

XCHEQUEE RRESTAURANT & PUB226 S. Wabash

exchequerpub.com (312) 939-5633

7 Orientation 2011

by Luke Wilusz Managing Editor

I HAVEN’T had the most traditional college experi-ence. I’m not saying that just because I chose to come to Columbia instead of a more conventional state university, although Columbia certainly isn’t just a run-of-the-mill college. I’m saying it because, unlike most people, I never really “went away” to college.

I grew up in Chicago’s south suburbs my entire life, and when I decided that Columbia was the place for me, I contemplated moving into the dorms. I relished the idea of moving away from home and tasting some of the freedom and inde-pendence that has become such

a central part of our culture’s perception of the college experience. I looked forward to get-ting out of the house and living on my own for the first time in my life. Then I saw the price tag attached to that, and I quickly reevaluated my priorities. I could pay roughly $12,000 a year to live on campus, or I could stick with free housing and food with my parents and spend $116.10 per month on a Metra train pass.

Sure, the hour-long train ride from suburban Tinley Park every day can get tedious, but choosing to commute may be one of the wisest decisions I’ve made in my college career. I spend much less on the commute than I would on the cost of living on campus or in the city, which allows me to save up money and, if I’m lucky, minimize the amount of debt I will graduate with next year. I had some reserva-tions at first because I knew that a large part of what makes Columbia so valuable was all of the activities and opportunities that are available to students outside of the classroom. I was worried that I might have a harder time taking advantage of these opportunities if I continued to live at home and commute.

Luckily, these concerns were unfounded. Rather than simply going to class and then taking the train home, I wound up sticking around for events like Wise Ass Comedy Nights, checking out different galleries and exhibitions between classes and making the most of my U-Pass to see as much of the city as I could while I was here. I began to write for The Chronicle, and a year and a half later, here I am, sitting at a manag-ing editor’s desk giving advice to hundreds of bright-eyed new students on their orientation day.

So if you live in the city or the suburbs, don’t feel like you absolutely have to move into campus housing to make the most of your college experience. Don’t feel like you have to live away from home to go to col-lege. All the opportunities that Columbia provides for resident students are still available to commuters; you just have to take advantage of them. So don’t fear the commute. Do what works best for you and make the most of your time in college.

[email protected]

Don’t fearthe commute

COME JOIN US!

A good place to start is

Fiction 1 Writing Workshop

Classes available in:

Sci-Fi Thriller

Freelance Writing

Young Adult

Women Writers

Short Stories

Novels

Creative Nonfiction

Graphic Novels

Fiction & Film

Playwriting

Script Forms

For more information go to:

http://www.colum.edu/academics/fiction_writing/index.php

THINK

If you’re creative and interested in story telling and writing, check out the award-winning Fiction Writing Department. Our courses will improve your writing, reading, speaking, listening,

and creative problem-solving skills.

For information visit Oasis* or the Fiction Writing Department, 12th floor, 624 S. Michigan, or call (312) 369-7611.

*You can add classes online until 12 midnight 9.12.11 on Oasis. See your department advisor with questions.

Useful for every major!


by Alexandra KukulkaContributing Writer

Class is in session

COLUMBIA IS an institution that believes in living what you love. To help students achieve this goal, the college gives them the opportunity to take classes that many other schools do not offer.

Students can choose from such creative and odd-ball classes as “Freud and His Legacy in 20th Century Arts,” “Emotions” and “Zombies in Popular Media” that are unique to Columbia.

Columbia offers courses you won’t find anywhere else

“Freud and His Legacy in 20th Century Arts”

“Self Identity and the Mind-Brain Question”

“Urban Images in Media and Film”

“Zombies in Popular Media”

“Emotions”

Taught by Rami Gabriel Taught by Rami Gabriel

Taught by Dana Kaufman

Taught by Brendan Riley

Taught by Stephen Asma

Examines everything from Freud’s life to the global reaction to his theories, in-cluding the misunderstood concepts of his work and its powerful influence on Western art, academics and popular culture.

Students study the relationship between the workings of the brain and the transcendence of the mind. Stu-dents will question what “self” is and whether people are selfish by nature.

Students learn how the media helps to create “our images of ourselves and our culture,” ac-cording to Kaufman.

Focuses on the study of zombies from three perspectives: the Voodoo zombie, the Hollywood zombie and the philosophical zom-bie. Students then analyze the different ways these zombies are portrayed in vary-ing movies and how it reflects American society.

“I talk about

film, literature and poetry, and I show the influ-

ence Sigmund Freud [had],” Gabriel said. “So I was bringing together psychology, the arts

and history.”

-Rami Gabriel

“We go through

the whole history of the concept of the soul to the con-

cept of the self,” Gabriel said. “It’s kind of like a big overview in the different ways of approaching what is the self.”

-Rami Gabriel

-Stephen Asma

-Dana Kaufman

-Brendan Riley

Students come to better understand the causes and the purposes of emotions like love, rage and despair. According to Asma, learning about emotions leads to intersections of psychology, philosophy and brain science.

“Students who take this course will get access to some of the cutting-edge research on the emotions, as well as the ancient perspectives that have informed our larger culture,”

“[The class] uses the topic of ‘urban images,’ meaning images of city life and, conversely, suburban life, to explain how the media often defines our field of refer-ence and thus our identity,”

“So on one level we are studying zom-bies, but on another level we are also studying how you can learn about culture through media,”

layout and design by Jonathan Allen

9 Orientation 2011


Alcohol can be dangerous. Binge drinking or alcohol abuse can lead to alcohol poisoning. Dependence on alcohol, or alcoholism, is a chronic disease where your body is depen-dent upon alcohol; it can be treated but not cured.

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), alcohol abuse meets one of the following crite-ria, over the course of a year: role impairment (failing work and home obligations), hazardous use (driving under the influence), legal problems or social/interpersonal problems as a result of use.

Signs of alcohol poisoning:n Irregular breathingn Low body temperature n Seizuresn Vomitingn Passing outn Pale skinIf you think you are suffering

from alcohol poisoning or see that a friend is, call 911 and get help imme-diately. Even if you are under age, some colleges have Good Samaritan policies. Don’t be afraid to do the right thing; your friend’s life might depend on it.

Alcohol dependence, according to the DSM, meets at least three of the following criteria, over the period of a year: increased tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, drinking more than intended, failed attempts to cut down on drinking, exces-sive time related to alcohol (getting drunk, hangover), impaired activi-

ties or use despite physical or psy-chological consequences.

Signs of alcohol dependence:n Drinking alone or in secretn Not being able to limit alcohol

intaken Losing interest in activitiesn Blacking outn Physical withdrawal symptoms

(shaking, sweating)n Keeping alcohol in unlikely

places (car, bathroom)n Drinking to feel normalIf you or a friend is dependent on

alcohol, find out where Alcoholics Anonymous meets in your area and go to meetings. You also can call The National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). If your dependence on alcohol is full-blown, rehab may be the best way to treat it. Do not be ashamed in seeking help for your addiction.

One way we let the world know these days that we had a great night last night is through our social networks. We join Facebook groups called “Alcohol!” along with 53,000 other members, or take quizzes like “What alcoholic drink are you?” We even mock other people’s sloppy nights by reading “Texts From Last Night.” But what does this mix of alcohol and social networking mean for our generation? In many ways, we have yet to see the backlash.

It is true, companies do look on a potential employee’s Facebook page. If they see a photo of you drinking from a beer bong, you probably just lost any chance of them taking you seri-ously. University staff and student organizations, like sororities or sports teams, also use these sites to see what their students are up to; if there is an incriminating photo or wall post by you, then you could face the consequences.

Moreover, privacy settings often can be misleading. “Friends of friends” can still view your profile, and there is always the potential that things you post now may be dug up years later. For example, did you know that the Library of Congress has digitally archived every public tweet since Twitter’s birth?

Another danger to blending alcohol and social networks is that predators can acquaint themselves with your whereabouts. If someone sees your status “out for a night on the town with the roomies,” they instantly know your home is empty and a prime target for burglary. Or, if you post an update that you’re going to “so-and-so’s party,” an ill-intentioned acquaintance may show up there, waiting to see if you get drunk enough so they can take advantage of you.

With the very real potential that not-so-flattering facts and photos of our youth will surface when our generation is running for political office or vying for a job promotion, we should all be aware of the online trail we’re leaving behind in our college days.

Booze, liquor, alcohol. Whatever you call it, it’s all the same. And during college is when many people begin experimenting with alcohol. Parties and going out to bars can be fun, but there are some things you should know about alcohol before you decide to hit the town. If you do decide to drink while in college, be smart about it by following our tips below and being educated about the ramifications your experience with alcohol may have.

By Amanda Knowles and Amanda Lilly, McClatchy-Tribune

When it comes to alcohol, incoming freshmen should think before drinking

Illustrations by Paul Trap, McClatchy-Tribune

Think twice about posting drinking photos to social networking sites, such as Facebook or MySpace.

COLLEGE SURVIVAL GUIDE: ALCOHOL AWARENESSMCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE

TIPS ON HOW TO RECOGNIZE ALCOHOL POISONING AND DEPENDENCE

Binge drinking can be dangerous and can lead to alcohol poisoning, blackouts or even death.

PARTY TIPSParties are a common part of college life. Fol-low these tips to keep you safe when you are going to the next college party.

n Don’t go out alone; go out with friends.

n Get your own drinks; you shouldn’t drink any-thing when you don’t know where it came from.

n Don’t set your drink down and if you do, go get a new one. Some-one could have slipped something into it while you weren’t looking.

n Set a fixed number of drinks you plan to have that night and stick to it.

n Know the game plan for the night; make sure you have somewhere to stay if you have too much to drink.

n Keep a local cab com-pany’s number in your phone and cash in your pocket in case you need a ride home that night.

n Keep an eye out for your friends. If you think your friend has had too much to drink, make sure he or she doesn’t accept more drinks.

n Don’t take part in drink-ing contests.

n Drink slowly; pace yourself.

n Don’t mix alcohol with any other drugs, includ-ing prescription medica-tions.

n Eat before you drink.

11 Orientation 2011

ON BEHALF of The Chronicle staff, welcome to Columbia. While at Orientation, you’re no doubt being inundated with messages of how great it is to get involved in some capacity at Columbia, and to be honest, everything you’ve heard and will hear is 100 percent right.

Your time at Columbia can be as good or bad as you make it, as corny as that might sound. This is college. That means it’s time to be an adult—at least sort of.

Getting involved in some way can do more for you than you may realize. Speaking from my own experience, getting involved has given me a new

appreciation for how the college is run, but it’s reaffirmed my faith in my decision to study journalism.

Obviously, everyone can’t work for The Chronicle—although if you are interested, I strongly suggest you apply—but there are literally dozens of orga-nizations on campus that can help you get to know more people, the college and Chicago as a whole.

At the core of the matter, it’s about taking advantage of every oppor-tunity. There is a choice you have to make on Day One: Did you come to Columbia to have another year of high school or did you come here to work?

You can go to high school again if you want and for a lot cheaper than $30,000+ per year. But if you want to see where that money is going and get all that you can for it, you can’t be lazy.

Don’t buy into the notion that Columbia is a place for artsy high school outcasts who want to live poor in a loft forever. It’s far from that. Grant-ed, there are students who’d be more than happy to have a life like that, and that’s their prerogative. But the actions and desires of a few don’t define the incredibly diverse student body that Columbia boasts.

While I hope readers take my word as gospel, I don’t expect everyone to do so. But one of the best things about Columbia is the similar mind-set so many students share.

The ones who really care for the college in a deep, passionate and meaningful way will tell you the same thing I did. And those people aren’t hard to find. They’re the ones walking a tightrope of classes, extracurriculars and maybe even a part-time job. They’re the people who don’t just go to class.

So if you don’t believe me, ask one of them. I think you’ll like what you hear.

[email protected]

by Sam Charles Managing Editor

Charles in Charge

There is a choice you have to make on Day One: Did you come to Colum-bia to have another year of high school or did you come here to work?

Sensational

Food!

student, faculty, AND STAFF discount 15% MON-THUR(VOID on friday 4 P.M . SAT-SUN)

dine where chicago's finest dine

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • After TheaterFine Wines - Great Spirits - Espresso

412 S. Michigan Ave.Chicago Il, 60605

312.939.7855

-since 1961-

www.artists-cafe.com

BW70

TM


by Lindsey WoodsContributing Writer

Financial aid curbs tuition costs

COLLEGE IS expensive. This year, Colum-bia announced it will be raising tuition for the 2011-2012 academic year by 4.98 percent, making it more important for students to get all the financial aid they can.

The average student spends approximately $85,000 in tuition alone for four years at Columbia, according to Columbia’s Student Financial Services cost calculator tool. This figure does not include cost of living expenses, such as housing and food, or the cost of books and additional education related spending. For students who live on campus for all four years, that figure grows to about $126,000, depending on the residence hall of choice.

One of the options for relieving financial stress is through scholarships. Scholarships come in two main forms: those offered by the college, and those offered by institutions and individuals outside of the college.

Columbia offers 39 different scholarships for both graduate and undergraduate students, according to

the OASIS database. Those available to undergradu-ates make up around a third of these scholarships, while graduate students have access to approxi-mately 40 percent. The remaining scholarships are available to all students.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 21 percent of Columbia students during the 2008-2009 academic year received institutional financial aid. The average amount students received from the college was $4,729. Caroline Browne, a junior at Columbia, got $5,000 in scholarship money via the David R. Rubin Scholarship for her sopho-more year.

“I had to do an online application, and I had to have one or two references from teachers, and an essay,” she said. “I also needed a FAFSA [Free Applica-tion for Federal Student Aid].”

Her scholarship did not get renewed for the 2011-2012 school year, even though she reapplied. “There are really not enough scholarships to help everyone who needs it,” she noted. “My whole school is paid for by student loans, and I didn’t get any financial help this year.”

Qualifying for financial assistance often requires an application from the student. On top of the essays

and letters of recommendation that are usually nec-essary, most scholarships also require a FAFSA.

Many of the institutional scholarships Columbia offers are based partially on financial need. Over half of these scholarships, along with aid from the fed-eral government, require students to demonstrate financial need through a completed FAFSA.

A FAFSA takes into account a student’s family assets, parental income, household size and the number of children going to college per household, among other things. It then calculates the expected family contribution to the cost of higher education and appropriates money accordingly. The amount of money also depends on when a student turns in the application, as it is done on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Will Casey, a college advisor for Columbia College, said his best advice for students is to take getting scholarship money into their own hands.

“Applying is hard work, but there’s a lot of money out there,” he said. “If you have a good academic record there’s no reason it shouldn’t be reflected in scholarship money.”

[email protected]

13 Orientation 2011

HOW TO MOVE IN 1

2

3

4

Along with the essential living items, be sure to bring comfort items like favorite posters or childhood stuffed ani-mals to make the transition from home to dorm smoother, Collins said.

“To make it simplistic in the thought process, students should look around their bedroom now at home and see some of their favorite things,” Collins said. “Think about bringing those to make the college setting the home it needs to be.”

According to Collins, it’s all too common that dorm rooms end up with four of everything because roommates didn’t speak beforehand to plan out what they needed to bring. She said as soon as their contact information is available, getting in touch with future roommates can lighten the load of what needs to be brought.

Many of the dorms also provide items like televisions and microwaves, so being aware of the amenities in the buildings can also aid in the packing process.

Unlike traditional college campuses, Columbia, with its downtown location, can’t provide a designated area for parking and unloading on move-in day.

“Most of the time parents will run into issues with that because of course it’s downtown Chicago, and ticketing and towing can happen,” Collins said. “We strongly suggest people stay with their vehicle, at least one person, while students are unloading and taking their belongings up to their apartment.”

According to Collins, this also provides a safer environ-ment for students’ belongings as there have been thefts in the past.

“We suggest that, though we provide moving boxes and carts, [families] also try to bring a moving cart or a hand dolly, something like that, to make it a much smoother process for the students,” Collins said.

She said to also make sure to have a picture ID on hand on move-in day for security purposes, along with any tools, Sticky Tack or other supplies that may be handy for decorat-ing the room once all belongings are inside.

[email protected]

WITH CLASSES, social life and a new environment to think about in the weeks leading up to college, it’s easy for first-year students to shunt the process of packing and moving to the back of their minds. However, with-

out being prepared, the first day in the dorms can be stressful and

hectic. Kelli Collins, associ-ate director of Residence Life,

gives tips for the preparation and process of moving in.

Bring moving supplies

Be aware of parking

Communicate with roommates

Pack to make your dorm feel like home

by Brianna WellenEditor-in-Chief

Illustration by Jonathan Allen


“Generally, commuter students aren’t involved and many don’t get to make friends or really get that college life experience,”

Join SFS during orientation for answers to your financial questions. The SFS office will also be open on Saturday, August 27th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm to kick off the start of the semester!

15 Orientation 2011

COLUMBIA’S ATHLETICS Department was founded less than 10 years ago, and while sports have been integrated into the curriculum in various academ-ic departments, the college’s club sports continue to try to gain awareness, recognition and respect.

Athletes at the college face an array of chal-lenges, predominantly with finances and logistics. The budget for the college’s club teams combined is $8,000 per year, which all comes from student

activity fees. Moreover, there is a limit to how much of

the budget each team is allotted.

Purdue Universi-ty in West Lafayette, Ind.—one of the col-leges the Columbia

Renegades baseball team faces during the

season—has an annual

USE YOUR...

& add some campus cash...

Then use it all over campus!

For more information visit the campus card office on campus or call 312-369-7300 or email [email protected] Campus Card

Follet BookstoreUniversity Cup CafesVending MachinesLibrary Coffee BarLibrary PrintingOpen Lab Printing

Art + Design PrintingXerox Document CenterAEMM PrintingPhotography Digital LabColumbia Computer StoreShop Columbia

athletics budget of $61 million.

Currently, there are six club teams at the college: co-ed volleyball, co-ed soccer, men’s base-ball, men’s basket-ball, men’s softball and men’s lacrosse.

“[Columbia] will only cover up to 25 percent of teams’ total budget,” said Mark Brticevich, coordinator of Fitness and Rec-reation. “Most of the budget is expected to be raised by the team.”

The budget is not solely meant for covering team expenses. It is also used to sponsor events that will aid the Athletic Department in raising awareness, such as displays.

Though funding is a challenge, players are by no means desperate for equipment. However, they are

provided the minimum, compared to other institu-tions they face, according to Mackinley Salk, coach of the Renegades baseball team.

Athletics and club sports have been on the upswing at Columbia in recent years thanks to new students, said Kevin Hartmann, vice president of Athletics.

“We find that each year the freshmen class is

by Sam CharlesManaging Editor

Money, space among athletics’ challenges


x SEE ATHLETICS, PG. 28

16 The Columbia Chronicle Orientation 201116 16

*Limited-time leasing special on 2 bedroom units. New applicants only before 9/4/11. Subject to minimum lease term requirements. One promotional offer per apartment. Not applicable in combination with other discount packages. Subject to change at any time. See Leasing Office for full details. Astoria Tower is owned by 8 East Ninth, LLC, a single purpose entity who is solely responsible for its obligations and liabilities.

b r a n d n e w a p a r t m e n t s

the space you need, the amenities you want...

Actual view from Astoria Tower

new never lived-in apartment homes in Chicago’s vibrant South Loop neighborhood. Just blocks from campus and steps from public transportation, you won’t believe how convenient your new home is. Move in today!

8 East 9th Street | 888.513.1922

•Granite & stainless kitchens •Floor-to-ceiling windows•In-home washer/dryer•Indoor pool•Spa, sauna & steam room•State-of-the-art fitness center•High-tech business center •Patio sundecks & barbecue grills •24-hour Concierge •Pet-friendly building

17 Orientation 2011 17


Ex–Governor Rod Blagojevich walks out of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse with his wife, Patti Blagojevich, June 25 after a jury found him guilty of 17 counts of bribery and misuse of power including his attempt to solicit bribes in return for an appointment to the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.

•

MOVE-IN SPECIAL $350.00 for the 1st month and

NO security deposit required.1100 N Lasalle · Call for tour (312) 664-9262

16-story vintage gold

coast elevator building

with lake and city views.

close to restaurants, nightlife, shopping, beaches and Red Line.

24 hr doorman service

sundeck on the 16th floor, laundry facility and Wi-Fi internet in the lobby.

* 1 Bedrooms start at $1040 * Studios start at $740* All utilities included Restrictions apply

Columbia College knows it is very important for our campus to be concerned about the environment. Our recycling program is the most visible way to make this a reality.

“Our current recycling program will allow our entire college community the opportunity to be part of an ecological solution that enables us to use the world’s limited resources more wisely.”

– President Dr. Warrick L. Carter PhD

Mother Nature doesn’t do bailouts. Conserve. Re-use. www.colum.edu/recycling


A CHANGE in state policy con-cerning bicycle crash reports

is in the works that could make roads safer for everyone.

Bicycle crashes, known among many as “door-ings,” which occur when bikes crash into abrupt-ly opened driver-side car doors, are receiving increased attention since Gov. Pat Quinn agreed to institute a change on April 25. Those accidents will now be reported more accurately among the Chi-cago Police Department and Illinois Department of Transportation.

“I think a lot of times when there’s not a serious [dooring] injury, the biker sort of swears at the driver, then cycles off,” said Brie Callahan, press secretary for Quinn’s office. “What we want people to do is tell the police so that this crash is really reported because that’s what it really is—a crash.”

Previously, it wasn’t mandatory for those par-ticular accidents to be counted as crashes by the CPD—though many officers, aware of the issue, had been noting doorings on crash reports.

The policy change will eventually create a des-ignated section on crash reports in 2013 that will be used to officially track the location and overall number of doorings.

“We know people are getting doored,” said Ethan Spotts, marketing director for the Chicago-based Active Transportation Alliance. “So we’re thankful to the governor for his involvement and glad IDOT was willing to work with us and make this change.”

While the new policy could increase safety for city residents through improvements in road plan-ning and education methods, college-age students may begin to see the results more effectively.

According to a 2009 report from the Chicago Department of Transportation, many of the high-est concentrations of bike sightings surround the South Loop, where Columbia and other city col-leges are located.

The highest numbers of sightings listed in the report were located along travel routes between the South Loop area and neighborhoods with high youth concentrations, such as Lakeview, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village and the Near West Side.

by Darryl HollidayMetro Editor

Brock Brake THE CHRONICLE

x SEE BIKE, PG. 28

Taking back the bike lane

I think a lot of times when there’s not a seri-ous [dooring] injury, the biker sort of swears at the driver, then cycles off,

-Brie Callahan


HOW TO

(the game)

RULES

•Cut out the tokens on the next page.

•Find dice. Better yet; download a dice rolling app. We’re sure they have one.

•Whatever your smart phone tells you the dice say move your token that many spaces.

•Read each square and follow the instructions.

•Don’t cheat. Or do. We’re not watching.

•First person to the “END” wins. The rest of you should learn from him/her.

Each square is a different color and represents a different category of tips. Some squares will have an expanded expla-nation next to it in a box that looks like this:

Purple boxes represent general safetyOrange boxes represent tips for the CTAGreen boxes represent money managementBlue boxes represent tips for social lifeRed boxes represent events in ChicagoPink boxes represent academic management

STOP HERE

Pick up your U-Pass!

Walk home alone at night.

Get mugged, lose a turn.

TIP!Save Yellow

Cab’s number in

phone.

Play music out

loud on train. Go back 3

spaces!

TIP!Always lookout for free

concertsaround the

city.

Check out Chicago Cultural Center!

Find where all of your

classes are early!

Participate in dorm

activities and outings.

Go again!

Puke at your first party!

Lose turn.And pride.

Mooch $200from parents!

Follow Mooching Fast Track!

Pull an all- nighter to

finish project.

Take a nap, skip a turn.

TIP!Create a weekly

budget for your city life.

The Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Wash-ington St., is a great first spot to go if you are new to the city. Learn about upcoming events.

As part of your tuition Columbia provides students with a U-Pass that negates the cost of transit on trains and buses. You can retrieve yours at the 1104 Cen-ter (1104 S. Wabash Ave.).

Get head-phones! No one wants to hear that!

312-TAXI-CAB.Save it.

Just tell them you had some bad oysters.Shake it off.

Millen-nium Park is always hosting concerts and shows for free. Check theirschedule online.

Design by Jonathan Allen

START

21 Orientation 2011 21

Keep in constant

contact with your advisor.

TIP!Always have

an escape plan at a

party.

Ditch first day of

classes.Go back to

start.

TIP!Wait a weekto buy text books for classes.

Buy $300Shoes!

Go back 3

spaces.

Plan your trip night out on

Google maps.

Go again!

TIP! Download

the CTATracker on

your phone!

Stumble upon Green City Market!

Eat greenon the cheap.

Bank account at $ -36.00

Call bank,Go back 1

space

Leave drinkunattended at a party.

Go back 3 spaces.

Lost your U-Pass.

Go back4 spaces.

Concert atMetrofor $15

Rock on.

Sit by yourself at dining hall.

Make no friends.

Score a $30dinner for

only $12 with Groupon.

Go again!

Fell asleepon the Brown

Line. Lost bag. Missed

stop.

Went to Co-lumbia event. Networked in

your field. LAND INTERNSHIP.

Speak up in class.

Become SUPER

popular.

TIP!Always lookboth ways

before crossing the

street

This handy app is available for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry.

Each professor runs class differ-ently. Sometimes you’ll end up buying 20 books and only use 3 of them.

“What’s that? Oh, I’d love to see your stolenmannequin collection but I have a quilting circle to get to. Sorry!”

While it’s fine to go out and have a good time, always be aware of your surroundings.

Your U-Pass is your life-source as a student. A replacement is $50.

You may not think it will happen, but it will. Contact your parents if you need to. The bank will screw you over a lot sooner than your parents will.

Don’t start off your first semester of col-lege in slacker mode. Get a feel for the envi-ronment. Columbia’s education is what you make of it.

They look great! Enjoy your all- Ramen- Noodle diet.

Don’t worry. They are paid for you to annoy them. To set up a meeting with your advisor log onto oasis.colum.edu and click “Make Appointments” at the top of the page.

You’re seriously poor now. Hit up the online resources at your disposal. Grou-pon.com is a way to get great deals on good eatin’!

A walk signal is not automatic safety. Chicago drivers can be ruthless and reckless. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.

Check your student email often, and pay attention to Columbia events. You never know when you’ll have a chance to shmooze.

Making friends in your major will help with future projects and col-laborations. These people will be by your side for the next four years.

No one is going to make friends for you. Put your-self out there. Everyone is new so don’t be afraid to introduce yourself and make friends.

TOKENS


SO YOU’VE seen this kind of thing before. It seems like there are thousands of differ-ent “Top 5 Movies for College Students” lists. Normally, it’s a run-of-the-mill kind of thing. Movies such as “Animal House,” “Old School,” “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder” and “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” are often included.

That’s all well and good. But here at Columbia, we expect a bit more from our students. As one of the most renowned film schools in the country, Columbia expects those who enroll here to come out the other end as nothing short of cinephilic wunderkinds. There is no room for mere film buffs on this campus.

“BREATHLESS” - Jean-Luc Godard, 1959: There’s before “Breathless,” and there’s after “Breathless.” With a single film, this French New Wave masterpiece changed movies forever. Its nonlinear structure, playful formal techniques and abundance of references to classic American films were revolutionary. All those filmmakers you love—including Wes Anderson, Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher and Martin Scorsese—drink a big glass of Godard each night before they go to sleep. If you’re aspiring to be men-tioned in the same category, you probably should too.

“SEVEN SAMURAI” – Akira Kuro-sawa, 1954: Much of American cinema was informed by innovations provided by Kurosawa. From his less expansive films (“Rashomon”, “Ikiru”) to his grand epics (“Red Beard,” “Throne of Blood”), much of his work has been borrowed by a number of American filmmakers and other direc-tors around the globe. George Lucas, for instance, lifted innumerable elements from Kurosawa’s “The Hidden Fortress” for a little film called “Star Wars.” But Kurosawa’s best film—and the one that includes each of his strengths as a direc-tor—remains “Seven Samurai,” which

Before stepping foot on campus, make sure to absorb these flicks

by Drew Hunt Film Critic

would, of course, provide the base for yet another classic American film, “The Mag-nificent Seven.”

“CITIZEN KANE” – Orson Welles, 1941: Though this one may seem too obvious, “Citizen Kane” remains essential view-ing. Whether or not it’s the greatest film of all time is an irrelevant debate. What matters is its lasting influence, includ-ing its elliptical narrative techniques, the complex visuals orchestrated by cinematographer Gregg Toland and the impeccable performance by Welles as the titular Kane. That he wrote, directed and starred in this masterpiece all at the tender age of 25 should both intimidate and inspire you.

“8 ½” – Federico Fellini, 1963: Intri-cate and whimsical in equal measure, Fellini’s great autobiographical mas-terpiece might be the greatest movie about making movies to ever hit the screen. Though the film tends to be a bit abstract, there’s no denying “8 ½” is a seminal effort from one the form’s most admired filmmakers. Fellini’s inventive style can be felt in every frame. His star, Marcello Mastroianni, meanwhile, radi-ates coolness. His dark shades and sharp suits remain filmic icons, as do Fellini’s elaborate sequences meant to reflect the character’s complex mental state.

“PLAYTIME” – Jacques Tati, 1967: Though it’s quite difficult to see “Play-time” in its intended format—on a large screen in a dark theater that compli-ments its glorious 1.85:1 aspect ratio and 70mm film stock—becoming familiar with Tati’s masterpiece is essential. The massive set built for the film, known affectionately as “Tativille,” was made up of two fully-functioning skyscrap-ers. The film itself is equally expansive, with Tati conducting a series of elaborate sequences in which hundreds of things seem to be happening at once. Tati makes full use of the frame, his ambitious vision making for a cinematic experience like no other.

[email protected]

Required Viewing

23 Orientation 2011

Must be a current student, staff, or faculty member. $100 for Mac App store valid with computer purchase after rebate on purchases between June 16th, 2011 through September 20th, 2011. Free Printer, $25 iTunes Gift Card, and laptop case offer valid through September 20th, 2011, or until supplies are exhausted. Free case may vary. No rainchecks or special orders. All sales final.

Total bundled savings of up to $250 off retail value!

Choice of FREE laptop case or $25 iTunes gift cardEducational discounts on Mac computers

$100 to spend on the Mac App store

Get back with a Mac and save!Buy your Mac at Columbia’s Computer StoreGet Instantly:

Get After Rebate:

Free printer with any MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac

M - F 11AM to 6PM • 33 E. Congress Pkwy 1st Floor (entrance off Wabash) • 312.369.8622 • [email protected]


THINGS I DID AS A FRESHMAN: GOOD & BAD

Brent Lewis / Senior Photo Editor

THINGS YOU SHOULD TRICK YOUR PARENTS INTO PAYING FOR

Jon Allen / Senior Graphic Designer

MOST CLICHE COLUMBIA STUDENTS

Ren Lahvic / Ad & Business Manager

Top

Netflix: Netflix is the bomb diggity. No joke. It’s more valuable than cable. I can’t tell you how many gems I’ve stumbled upon in this infinite library of procrastination. As I write this article I’m watching the final season of “LOST” for the third time.

Shopping: Now that you’re in college, it’s time to reinvent yourself, and there is no better shop-ping than Chicago. The Magnificent Mile is legit. After orientation, trick your parents into some sightseeing and happen upon a new bag, shirt or pair of jeans that you just have to have. It’s easier to make friends when you’re dressed for the occasion.

Supplies: If you’ve picked a degree in fine or per-forming arts then congratulations! You’re going to be poor for a little bit; not because you’re not going to make it in the art world. I’m sure you’re fantastic. However, I’ve spent $80 on final proj-ects and then survived on rice and water for the next few weeks. Don’t be afraid to hit up those fantastic legal guardians of yours for a little extra help.

Food: Your parents can’t deny you sustenance and sometimes PB&J isn’t going to cut it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Invite your parents to visit and just happen to leave your empty cabi-nets open when they walk in. When they notice say, “Oh, right. I could use some groceries. Well, there is a Whole Foods right down the street so…”

Anything your little heart desires: Beggars can’t be choosers, but they can be persistent! Keep your parents on speed dial. You see something you want? Call ‘em up! It won’t work 100 percent of the time, maybe not even 20 percent of the time. But if you’ll die without whatever it is I’m sure you can be convincing enough.

The Hipster: They can be seen at Columbia in their natural habitat, wearing skinny jeans from Urban Outfitters, a T-shirt from American Apparel and the very necessary ironic glasses. When it comes to our student body as a whole, we basically are a breeding ground for hipsters. Other breeding grounds for hipsters include, but are not limited to: Whole Foods, Iron and Wine concerts, Logan Square and of course all the Farmer’s Markets across the city. Cute.

The Special Needs Eaters: Vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, gluten free, raw diet, they are ev-erywhere I’m even one (gluten free in the house!). Too many of these comrades and going out to eat becomes quite the challenge.

The Bike Snobs: Another label I could fall under. They wear Chrome bags, ride fixed gears and hate public transportation. For the love of God, watch for them when you are crossing the street (it’s eas-ier for you to stop on foot than for them), and if you hurt a bike snob’s ride, there will be hell to pay.

The Music Man/Woman: Not only do they know the music, but they understand and appreciate music on a whole other level than most. Now I’m not doubting that you love music, but before you deem yourself worthy of a title like this one, ask yourself: “Do I know who Morton Feldman is? Do I understand music theory? How many instruments do I play?”

The Individual: We get it, everyone is unique, that’s why you came to Columbia. Although in a sea of different you’ll be surprised how similar everyone really is here. Just don’t get all preachy about how you don’t fit into modern society. We hear you, your Mom thinks you’re special.

5

.99 GPA: Creating a new record is probably the highest on any incoming freshman’s list, but at the bottom of that list is doing it by getting the lowest grade point average among your group of friends. Although, pretty epic when it is a number that you would rarely see, like a .99 GPA, but it will hold you back a little longer than you might expect.

One night stands: Thinking college is like in the movies is the first biggest mistake you can make as a freshman, but it is something that we all have to do. Waking up in a random girl’s bed, half hung over and trying to remember her name, as well as hoping that she has teeth, is not as fun as movies seem to make it.

Drinking the night before finals: “Hey, you want to play beer pong with vodka?” is a phrase that at any other time in the year you should be over-joyed to hear, but not the night before your big final. You’ll wake up to the sound of your neighbor celebrating finishing his last final, only to realize that you guys had the same class.

Becoming the greatest B.S.-er: Now, what do you do after you missed a final in one of the classes that is what your major is based around? You send your teacher an email “explaining” why you weren’t there.

Making lifelong friends: Finally finding that clique you click with is something that can only happen in college. Coming across people with like ideas and like minds that throughout all the ups and downs will have your back no matter what is prob-ably one of the best things that you will find in col-lege. Those people will be with you for life and if you find the right bunch, you will want them to be. Plus, they will give the best toast at your wedding.

25 Orientation 2011

Media support provided by:

(312) 922-STAR • adlerplanetarium.org1300 South Lake Shore Drive • Chicago

Student Discount!

Interesting things happen after dark ...Explore the night – and all it has to offer – every third Thursday at the Adler’s 21+ evening event.

Open access to the museum, unlimited shows, telescope viewing, music, cash bars and more.

“Sky” - July 21 from 6:30 -10:30 pm


CHERRY GRAHAM cracker cheesecake is a simple and versatile dessert that’s sure to impress your roommates and help you win over new friends with tasty, free food. It’s a snap to make in a dorm room or a tiny apartment. Don’t worry if you don’t have any appliances yet; you don’t even need an oven.

You will, however, require all of the following: a large mixing bowl, a 15 x 10 inch baking pan at least 2 inches deep, 1 box of graham crackers, 1 can

INSTRUCTIONS

2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese

1. Mix cream cheese and sugar in large

bowl until sugar dissolves

2. Add whipped cream incrementally

while stirring until blended

3. Cover bottom of pan with a layer of

graham crackers

4. Spread cream cheese mix evenly

across the crackers

5. Put another layer of crackers on

top, followed by another layer of

cream cheese mix

6. Repeat until there are 3 layers of

crackers and cream cheese mix

7. Spread cherry filling evenly on top

8. Let sit in refrigerator for 2 hours until

crackers become soft and moist

9. Cut, serve and enjoy

Cherry graham cracker cheesecake

Wow your friends with a deliciously easy recipe

by Luke WiluszManaging Editor

Tiela Halpin THE CHRONICLE

2 tablespoons of sugar

INGREDIENTS

of cherry pie filling, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese and 2 8-ounce tubs of Cool Whip whipped topping.

Start by mixing the cream cheese with the sugar in a large mixing bowl. Once the sugar dis-solves completely, begin stirring in the Cool Whip whipped topping little by little until everything is evenly blended.

Once you have the cream cheese

mix blended, cover the bottom of the baking pan with a layer of graham crackers. You may need to break some of the crackers into smaller pieces to completely cover the pan. When the crack-ers are in place, spread the cream cheese mix evenly across them, making sure to leave enough cheese mix for two more layers. Then

put another layer of graham crack-ers across the cream cheese.

Continue this pattern until you have three layers of crackers and cream cheese in the pan. After this is done, spread the cherry fill-ing evenly atop the layers. Let it sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours until the graham crackers become soft and moist. Then cut, serve and enjoy.

[email protected]

2 8-ounce tubs of Cool Whip whipped topping

1 can of cherry pie filling 1 box of graham crackers

27 Orientation 2011

SIIIIIIICK SHOULDER SHRUG

NOT BAD,NOT BAD

WORTH A GIGGLE

HAPPY DANCE!

MOVIES / TV / DVD

When I saw the first trailer for J. J. Abrams’ latest thriller, I was a little under-whelmed. It was a brief teaser that showed next to nothing, and I assumed that “Super 8” would be just another “Cloverfield,” but with a different setting.

Luckily, that was not the case. While “Super 8” certainly retains the feel of Abrams’ previous monster flick, it also captures the spirit of many of executive producer Steven Spielberg’s ’80s coming–of–age tales. The simplest way to describe it would be “The Goonies” meets “Cloverfield,” with a hint of “E.T.” thrown in for flavor.

The true strength of the film comes from the characters and their interactions with one

“Sophomore slumps” can be common in many different fields, be it music, sports or schooling. After a stellar first effort—in what-ever medium—many feel pressure to outdo themselves the second time around, and often they fail due to pressure, a lack of creativity or maybe a combination of the two.

Bon Iver’s new self-titled album exhibits healthy evolution from the prophetic and heart-breaking “For Emma, Forever Ago” released in 2007.

Production values were raised and more instruments were incorporated to broaden the sound, showing lead singer/songwriter Justin

“SUPER 8”

RANDOM

PRINT

MUSIC

no smiles

The summer is in full swing, and there are a lot of outside activities going on in Chicago: The Cubs and Sox games, Navy Pier, the overly crowded beaches, shopping on Michigan Avenue and outdoor dining of course. While I’m trying to enjoy the beauti-ful weather, I find myself being very selfish because I can’t get over all the annoying tourists that pollute the city. They travel in packs of thirty or more, walk slow, swarm the CTA trains and buses and are always lost. I’ve only lived in Chicago for about three years, but I feel like I have the right

another. It isn’t really about an alien mon-ster. At its heart, it’s about a group of kids in a small town trying to make a monster movie and facing the realities of growing up. They bicker, fight and laugh together like real children rather than cookie-cutter Hollywood archetypes, which is a refresh-ing change of pace for a major summer blockbuster. Sure, the story is good, the monster is cool and the special effects are fantastic, but it’s the kids who really steal the show here. —L. Wilusz

Vernon’s versatility and artistic courage. But the elements that made “For Emma” such a brilliant entry into the band’s cata-logue are still present on “Bon Iver.”

The hauntingly introspective lyrics and agonizing introversion have not lost their charm. This is the album that could break your heart and make you smile from track to track.

It’s no wonder that with the group’s charm and honesty have come success and exposure in the mainstream. —S.Charles

“BON IVER” BY BON IVER ANNOYING TOURISTS

“A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD”

Spanning the course of several decades in a non-linear fashion, Jen-nifer Egan’s “A Visit from the Goon Squad” connects a group of seem-ingly unrelated characters. The nar-rative format was confusing at first, jumping around in time and constantly switching perspectives with only the subtle connection of the music busi-ness drawing everything together.

As the story continues, however, the intertwining lives of the characters becomes something larger, showing how each character’s personal expe-riences influenced the lives of the others. Eventually a timeline is laid out showing the domino effect from the 1970’s punk rock scene to a fore-seeable technology-filled future.

Employing stream of conscious-ness techniques within character switching and time jumping chapters, Egan creates a funny and emotional story through her unique tactic of writ-ing that I anticipate many authors in the future will attempt to replicate. —B. Wellen

to be annoyed. The other day I was running late to work, and I was stuck behind a family of crying babies on the train. My stop came on the Red Line, and I literally had to push my way through a crowd of Cubs shirts to get off. Moral of the story, tourists will be the death of me. —A. Billmyer

INGREDIENTS


“In terms of the demographic, college-age students tend to have less resources,” Callahan said. “They might live closer to campus but still have to commute, and I think especially a younger generation is often switching to more green modes of transportation. When you have a demographic like that, they’re going to see more of a benefit in terms of the applications of what comes out of this process.”

Though IDOT has not yet committed to any particular changes regarding applications of the new policy, the department plans to analyze the informa-tion and implement recommendations as needed.

“Really what we’re doing now is collecting any information and seeing if any changes need to be made,” said Guy Tridgell, IDOT spokesman.

The policy switch is being hailed on all sides for its reception to a public need.

“It’s the way state government is supposed to work,” Callahan said. “It was brought to our attention, so we’re trying to fix it. That’s the goal. When we become aware of a problem, we try to move and do the right things to make it better.”

[email protected]

more and more energized,” Hartmann said. “They’re looking for more things to do on campus, and luckily they’re finding us more [often] than they were before.”

The Athletics Department will soon be moving to the basement of the Residence Center, 731 S. Plymouth Court, formerly occupied by the Spectacle Build Shop.

While the new area may be seen as a positive step, acquiring the space teams truly need is hard to come by, he said.

“It’s going to be nice for holding yoga and self-defense classes and things like that, but we can’t really hold basketball practice down there,” Hartmann said.

Currently, the Athletics Department rents the gymnasium at South Loop Elementary School, 1212 S. Plymouth Court. The gym is used to hold basketball and intramural sports practices.

“[The gym] barely works for what we need it to,” Hartmann said. “We can’t really run an athletics program out of an elementary school gym we only get [for] four hours a day, four days a week.”

A more appropriate space would solve two problems at the same time, Hartmann said. It would give the athletes a more complete place to practice and play, and give athletics more visibility on campus.

“We’re playing home games 40 minutes away,” Hartmann said. “If Columbia students can’t see their athletes play, no one is going to know we exist. We need to address one [issue], and hopefully that will address both of them.”

[email protected]

x ATHLETIC

x BIKE

Continued from PG. 15

Continued from PG. 18Modern Furniture Package

New Appliances plus DISHWASHERLaundry Center on EVERY Floor

Individual LeasingRoommate Matching24 Hour Fitness Center

One Block from the CTA

Tailor Lofts315 S. Peoria

Chicago, IL 60607312-563-5638

www.TailorLofts.info

For more info text TAILOR to 47464

4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom starts as LOW as $819!*

*Rates include all utilities with a green cap on electricity

Have a SmartPhone? Scan this codefor more info!

Live in the Cityat Tailor Lofts

Tailor Lofts_5x11.indd 1 6/27/11 10:22 AM

29 Orientation 2011

Delilah’s2771 N. Lincoln * Chicago

(773) 472-2771

DELILAHSCHICAGO.COM

Fun

When You Want To HaveA Good Time All The Time

Open Daily 4pmRock & Roll 365

Owned & OperatedBy Columbia College

Graduates !!!

300 Beers400 WhiskiesFunhouse Pinball !!!Pool & Donkey Kong

Weichert,RealtorsR

Look beyond your definition of student living to the quiet, private residences of The Roosevelt. Choose from newly furnished or unfurnished studios, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom apartments, all of which feature full kitchens. These affordable student residences are located just a ½ block from Columbia College, and near UIC, Roosevelt University, Robert Morris College, John Marshall and Kent Law Schools, and the Chicago Academy of Art, making it a great place to meet students from other Chicago schools. Steps from CTA buses and train lines ensure quick and easy transportation all across the city. The Roosevelt also offers you the chance to be your own landlord by giving you the ability to find your own roommate. Have a pet? They’re welcome at The Roosevelt. Available now!

[email protected] 312.848.3389

30 E. Roosevelt Chicago, IL 60605

Schedule your Roosevelt Tour today!

Student Apartments starting at $800/month! Fully furnished

apartments available!• Quiet student and grad student building• Fully furnished apartments available• Pets Allowed!• City and Lake views• 1/2 block from Columbia College• Steps from CTA buses and red, orange lines

New exercise room •New, on-site management •

Full kitchens •Storage units •

Security •Free cable and high •

speed internet •


AS THE new school year rapidly approaches, many first-year students will be moving into dorms and living away

from home for the first time. For many of them, it will be their first expe-rience living with a roommate—or anyone other than a close relative, for that matter.

Sometimes roommates get along with one another swimmingly. Other times, the relationship can be much more hostile. In an extreme example, Tyler Clementi, a student at Rutgers University, committed suicide after his roommate Dharun Ravi used a webcam to film his sexual encounter with another man and broadcast it online. Ravi has since been indicted on 15 charges related to Clementi’s death, including bias intimidation and invasion of privacy, and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Most roommate relationships won’t result in consequences this severe. However, incoming students can take some important lessons away from this tragic incident. Roommates should respect each other’s privacy and personal space first and foremost. Upon moving in, students should estab-lish clear boundaries and agree upon some basic ground rules regarding acceptable roommate behavior. Ideally, students living together will become good friends, but even if that isn’t the case, basic human decency shouldn’t be too difficult of a concept to master.

In addition to treating their roommates with courtesy and respect, stu-dents should also take responsibility for their own privacy. They should limit the amount of access their roommates have to their personal prop-erty or sensitive information. They should keep in mind, at least at first, that they’re essentially living with a stranger and remain cautious until they learn how much they can trust their roommates.

Editorial:Respect your roommates by Luke WiluszManaging Editor [email protected]

Editorial CartoonMCT Newswire

31 Orientation 2011


The Weeks of Welcome: the name says it all really. In the 10 days before school starts, we have trips, sessions, big events, really big events and all sorts of happenings and good times for all first year students.

Two things you have to do: go to your Connections session and go to Convocation. Connections will help you learn more about a major and give you some hands on practice working with your new creative posse and your faculty. Convocation is your official welcome to the college, where you’ll finally yell “Hell Yeah!” and pledge your alle-giance to the best damn arts college in the world. Both are mandatory and both are awesome.

Other than that, it’s up to you. Pick out a packed schedule and plan to be busy. Very busy. Ev-erything you need to get started is here. Take a look and when you’re ready, head to the online schedule builder at colum.edu/wow to make an official sched-ule to keep you on track.

For trips headed off campus, you might want to bring some pocket money, but we’ll take care of your bus/train fare.

One last thing: these events are first come first serve, so don’t be late (in fact, be early) if it’s something you’re dying to do.

FRIDAY 8|26|2011

Lunch Break Music Series at Millennium Park: DJ Lady D Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, Noon–2 p.m. One of Chicago’s finest house DJs spins a fantastic lunchtime set. Grab a sandwich and join us. Trip, New Student Programs

Shopping Trip to Bucktown Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 3–6 p.m. Bucktown: where the fashionable and on-top-of-it-trendsetters seek out the best shopping in the city. This stretch of city plays host to cutting-edge designers and the best of vintage, plus kitchy jewelry, fantastic coffee shops and baker-ies and some damn fine record stores. Come out and check out what’s hot in a very hot, and cool, part of the city. Trip, New Student Programs

Trip to Boulevard Bash (Logan Square) Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 5–10 p.m. Boulevard Bash will be an incred-ible 3-day festival in Logan Square that features live music, artisans, and great food. The neighborhood is a dynamic mix of cultures, ages, interests and passions- and this festival reflects it all. Trip, New Student Programs

Floor Meetings See your RA, 7–8 p.m. If you have moved in to the Resi-dence Halls on this day, your floor meeting will be that same evening at 7 PM. Session, Residence Life

Laundry Night Basement | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., Basement, 8 p.m. Don’t know your Tide from your tie-dye? How does one get out those stubborn grass and photo chemi-cal stains? Learn how to wash, dry, fold and iron to make sure you always look your best. This event is BYOQ (that’s “bring your own quar-ters.”). Event, Residence Life

SATURDAY 8|27|2011

Campus Card Office Open Campus Card Office | 600 S. Michi-gan Ave., 6th Floor, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. For anyone who needs to grab a Campus Card, they’ll be open for new students. Stop by and be sure to smile! Session, Campus Card

Taste of Greece Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, Noon–3 p.m. Gyros. Souvlaki. Tiropita. These

terms should make you confused or hungry and, in either case, that means you should come along to Taste of Greece where you can learn about Greek food by eating Greek food. Trip, New Student Programs

Commuter Student Event Stage 2 | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, 1 p.m. Commuting to campus? You’re in good company. Find out just how good at this event where we’ll be going over the ins and outs of bal-ancing a Columbia schedule with a train schedule. There are over 500 new students planning to commute this year so come out and meet some, pick up a train pass to at-tend WOW events and get the best advice on where to nap, eat and stash your stuff on campus. Session, New Student Programs

Managing My Account Stage 2 | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, 1–2 p.m. Attend this session to learn about account management and ser-vice resources, billing & payment options, as well as resources available to you to become money smart. Session, Student Financial Services (SFS)

Finalizing My Financial Plan Stage 2 | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, 2 –3 p.m. Attend this session to learn the basics of creating and finalizing a financial plan. Session, Student Financial Services (SFS)

Trip to Lakeview Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 3–5 p.m.Lakeview’s got a lot going on. There’s Wrigley Field, Boystown, good eating, great shopping and excellent people-watching (hang outside Dunkin’ Donuts on Clark for 10 minutes and we promise you’ll see something/one inter-esting.) Come along to check out everything going on and explore it for yourself. Trip, New Student Programs

Chinatown Tour Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 5–8 p.m. Every city has a Chinatown, but

Chicago has a great Chinatown with cool shops, bakeries, grocery stores and, of course, restaurants. You can find the best version of an old favorite or try something new and exotic; there’s some dim sum for everyone (was that too much? we couldn’t resist.)Trip, New Stu-dent Programs


Tacos in Pajamas The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 8–10 p.m. If you live on campus and like tacos, gather your posse, a few board games and hang out as your most comfortable you… in your pajamas! Event, Residence Life

SUNDAY 8|28|2011

Maxwell Street Market Trip 1 Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.Looking to buy a bicycle? Some cin-namon sticks? An army backpack? A rake? Welcome to Chicago’s larg-est and most famous flea market, where every and anything is being haggled over on sunny Sunday mornings. Come on out and see what interests you (and whatever you do, do not miss the pumpkin tacos becuase they are freak-ing incredible.) Trip, New Student Programs

Putt Putt Golf Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 1–3 p.m. A hidden gem in Navy Pier is the 18 hole putt putt golf course, bring your shades and the sun screen.Trip, Residence Life

Taste of Greece Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 4–7 p.m. Gyros. Souvlaki. Tiropita. These terms should make you confused or hungry and, in either case, that means you should come along to Taste of Greece where you can learn about Greek food by eating Greek food. Trip, New Student Programs

33 Orientation 2011

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind Trip 1 Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 5–9 p.m. Interactive improv from the under-ground. Get ready to yell suggestions and laugh with one of Chicago’s homegrown troupes, based in the Andersonville neighborhood. Bring money: admission will be $6 plus the number you roll on a six-sided die. Trip, New Student Programs


Little Mouth The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 8–10 p.m. Show off what you got in Residence Life’s version of open mic. This Open mic is for anyone living in the Residence Halls. Event, Residence Life

MONDAY 8|29|2011

Mary Blood Behind the Scenes Library Tour The Library | 624 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor , 10 –11 a.m. Tour “behind the scenes” of key library spaces...CIRC Desk...is my textbook here?...ARCHIVES/DIGITAL SERVICES...missed last week’s CHRONICLE???...A-V...cddvd...say what?...SPECIAL COLLECTIONS... to see somethings that are utterly fantastic...BLUM ROOM...blood punch...red velvet cupcakes...any-one? Session The Columbia College Chicago Library

;Connections: Television 600 S. Michigan Ave., 15th Floor 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Connections, Television Department

Maxwell Street Market Trip 1Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Looking to buy a bicycle? Some cin-namon sticks? An army backpack? A rake? Welcome to Chicago’s larg-est and most famous flea market, where every and anything is being haggled over on sunny Sunday morn-ings. Come on out and see what interests you (and whatever you

do, do not miss the pumpkin tacos becuase they are freaking incred-ible.) Trip, New Student Programs

Lunch Break Music Series at Mil-lennium Park: Jazz Blues, and Beyond: Honeyboy Edwards with Rick Sherry Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, Noon–2 p.m. Eat lunch with a jazz legend or two. Maybe meet another jazz fan. Or just a lunch in the park. Trip, New Student Programs

Tour of Museum of Contempo-rary Photography Museum of Contemporary Photog-raphy | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 1–2 p.m. Columbia is home to the nation’s only museum devoted to photogra-phy. Come explore what’s on display, along with the sprawling archive, to expand your mind and inspire your own work in any and all disciplines. Trip, Photography

Don’t Just Get Involved, Get Engaged The Loft | 916 S. Wabash Ave., 4th Floor, 2 –3 p.m. Maybe you came to Columbia to sit alone in your room and play Xbox, but we hope not. Columbia has over 50 student organizations to jump into- and if you don’t like what you see, you can create your own! Come find out how to get going right from the get-go. Session, Student Engagement

Giant Twister The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 3–5 p.m. Wear your finest socks. Event, Residence Life

;Connections: Theatre New Tribe The Getz Theater | 72 E. 11th Ave., 1st Floor 4 p.m. Connections, Theatre Department

International Student Welcome and Info Session MCA | Multipurpose Room | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor 4–7 p.m. Calling all international students! This is our extra special welcome just for you! You will find out about services and resources available to you as you begin your college career plus give you a full overview

of International Student Affairs at Columbia College Chicago! We will also cover immigration matters relevant to your status as interna-tional students studying in the U.S. Current international students will be here to answer your questions and share their experiences on be-ing a Columbia student and living in Chicago. We can’t wait to welcome you! Session, International Student Affairs

First-Year Industry Mixer: Film & Video/ + Television + Radio The Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wa-bash Ave., 1st Floor , 5–7 p.m. Media is produced in teams. Period. Meet the people who are going to help you get your best work recorded, photographed, designed, filmed, acted, shot, sung, dressed and ready to dazzle. Without a solid posse of talented folks behind you, you can only go so far. Start finding the peers who will push you further than your best at these mixers. Event, College Advising Center, Port-folio Center, New Student Programs

Floor Meetings See your RA, 7–8 p.m. If you have moved in to the Resi-dence Halls on this day, your floor meeting will be that same evening at 7 PM. Session,Residence Life

TUESDAY 8|30|2011

;Connections: Musical Theater Room 221 and Room 214 | 916 S. Wabash Ave., 2nd Floor, 9:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

First Look: Open Outdoor Re-hearsal with The Chicago Jazz Ensemble with Randy Weston Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Ever wonder about the rehearsal process for a jazz big band? Ob-serve as the musical collaboration between Randy Weston, Dana Hall and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble unfolds at this open rehearsal! It’s a unique opportunity to gain musical insight and to see and hear the musicians in an intimate setting before the concert. You can even bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy. Trip, Chicago Jazz Ensemble

Chinatown Your Way Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 10 a.m.–Noon Hop on the Red Line at Harrison, and two stops later you’re in a small town in China. Well, sort of. Join Sandra Allen, Marketing Communi-cation assistant professor, in a walk-ing tour of the real Chinatown. Start at the Chinese Dragon Gate, the entrance to this exotic world. Jour-ney along Wentworth and Cermak to see landmark buildings, authentic Chinese herb markets, and Chinese style tearooms. Finish your walk with lunch at a one of Chinatown’s unbeatable local-style restaurants. Extra plus? It’s ultra-good for not much money. Trip

;Connections: Audio Arts for Last Names A - M Ferguson Theater | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor 10 a.m.–Noon Connections, Audio Arts & Acoustics Department

;Connections: Film & Video for A - G Media Production Center | 1600 S. State Street 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Connections, Film & Video Department

;Connections: Photography Stage 2 | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Connections, Photography Department

Insta-Tons-O-Theater Room 215 | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 2nd floor, 10 a.m.– Noon Create an original performance piece from your own life and experi-ences. Using fun and interactive theater games, a good time is guar-anteed, even if you’ve never been on stage before! Session

Museums by Heart Room 809 | 624 S. Michigan Ave., 8th Floor, 10–11 a.m. Students from all majors join fel-low museum lovers to learn about Chicago’s acclaimed museums and their exhibitions, volunteer opportu-nities, and possible internships. Session, Maketing Communication Department

Farmers Market at Federal Plaza Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 11 a.m.–Noon A few short blocks from campus is


where local farmers gather to sell fruit, vegetables, flowers, cheese, and honey. Don’t forget to bring your recyclable bags! Trip, Residence Life

Vegetarian Chicago The Underground | 600 S. Michigan Ave., Basement, Noon–1 p.m. Sure, Chicago is known for its hot dogs, but what about its veggie dogs, falafel and other tasty treats? This quick info session is for vegetarians, vegans and omnivores interested in learning more on how to eat without meat in the South Loop. Recipes, restaurants, cooking tips and more to be exchanged, discussed and otherwise drooled over. Session, NSP

Chi-Tea with Asian American Cultural Affairs MCA Multipurpose Room | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor 12:30–2:30 p.m. Do you want the inside scoop on Columbia’s most diverse group of students? Do you want informa-tion on how you can participate in Columbia’s dope student run maga-zine, Chi-Tea? Join Asian American Cultural Affairs and the Asian Stu-dent Organization as they introduce you to the diversity at Columbia and the many ways you can get involved in Multicultural Affairs.Session, Multicultural Affairs

;Connections: Film & Video for H - M Film Row Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th Floor, 12:30 –4 p.m. Connections,Film & Video Department

Beach Party with Fitness Cen-ters and Programs Meet at Fitness Studio | 731 S. Plymouth, Lower Level, 1–4 p.m. Catch some rays (with sunscreen), meet new friends, play some games and cool off in the lake. Join the Rec leaders from the fitness center for a day of fun in the sun at North Avenue Beach. Trip, Fitness Centers and Programs

;Connections: Art Conservation Room 500C | 623 S. Wabash Ave., Fifth Floor, 1–3 p.m. Connections, Art Conservation Department

;Connections: Audio Arts for Last Names N-Z Ferguson Theater | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 1–3 p.m. Connections, Audio Arts & Acous-tics Department

;Connections: Radio Room 705 | 33 E. Congress Pkwy., 7th Floor, 1–3 p.m. Connections, Radio Department

Lynda.com for students Computer Lab | Room 1302 | 624 S. Wabash 1–2 p.m. Want to brush up on Photoshop? Curious about FinalCut? Lynda.com is a huge (worldwide) online training resource for all sorts of helpful programs. As a Columbia College student, you have access to this service (which is normally $375 a year!) This session will teach you the ins and outs of taking advan-tage of this service.Session Center for Instructional Technology (CIT)

;Connections: Interactive Arts & Media (IAM) Room 150 | 916 S. Wabash Ave., First Floor, 2–4 p.m. Connections, Interactive Arts & Media (IAM) Department

;Connections: Theatre New Tribe, Day 2 The Getz Theater | 72 E. 11th Ave., 1st Floor, 2–5:45 p.m. Connections, Theatre Department

Don’t Just Get Involved, Get Engaged The Loft | 916 S. Wabash Ave., 4th Floor, 2–3 p.m. Maybe you came to Columbia to sit alone in your room and play Xbox, but we hope not. Columbia has over 50 student organizations to jump into- and if you don’t like what you see, you can create your own! Come find out how to get go-ing right from the get-go. Session, Student Engagement

Neighborhood Trip: Magnificent MIleMeet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 2–5 p.m.The name says it all: a solid mile of truly magnificent stores, all neatly organized for shopaholics of every taste. We’ll walk it together, with frequent stops to window shop and

maybe even pick up a few trea-sures. Trip, New Student Programs

One Tribe Ya’ll MCA Multipurpose Room | 618 S. Mich-igan Ave., 4th Floor, 2:30–3:30 p.m.Create change is our motto here at Columbia, but how can we actually make that happen? Join Multicultur-al Affairs and our One Tribe Schol-ars as they inform you about the ways in which we celebrate diversity and address issues surrounding so-cial justice at the college. Session, Multicultural Affairs

Faith on Campus The Loft | 916 S. Wabash Ave., 4th Floor, 3–4 p.m. Join four faith - based student or-ganizations for a discussion about faiths of all kinds and how to prac-tice and stay involved while you’re hear at Columbia. Hosted by SGI Buddhism, Hillel, Campus Crusade for Christ & Intervarsity. Session, Student Engagement

Mocktails with the Real House-wives of Columbia College Room 811A | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 8th Floor, 3–4:30 p.m. Orange County. Atlanta. Miami. Co-lumbia. See the campus from a new and more fabulous perspective than ever before. Wear your best shoes, bring your best divaness and just try not to start any drama that will last for more than the afternoon. Ses-sion, English Department

Life, Death, and Loudspeakers Room 618 | 33 E. Congress Pkwy., 6th Floor, 4–5 p.m. Rule one of audio: don’t drop the microphone. Rule two of audio: don’t blow up the loudspeaker. We’ll blow up a loudspeaker in order to autopsy it after and determine why it failed. Hearing protection will be provided. Session Audio, Arts and Acoustics Department

Shop N’ Save The Loft | 916 S. Wabash Ave., 4th Floor 4–5 p.m. Everyone needs to eat. And buy handbags. And videogames. Lynn’s got the tips and tricks that will keep you living large on the cheap. Session, Learning Studio

Afro Blue: The African American Experience Welcome Chat MCA Mul-tipurpose Room | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor 4:30 - 8 p.m. This workshop will give you a full over-view of African - American Cultural Affairs at Columbia College Chi-cago, including how to find scholar-ships, internships, and mentorship programs. You will also learn about salons, barbers, clubs, poetry read-ings, restaurants, and festivals in Chicago that specialize in service to the African - American community 1st Afro Blue Café- Performances and open mic to follow.

Peer Support Program Welcome MCA Multipurpose Room | 618 S. Michi-gan Ave., 4th Floor, 4:30–6:30 p.m.Welcome to the Peer Support Pro-gram. Come meet your mentor! Session, Multicultural Affairs

Lurie Garden Walk at Millennium ParkMeet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 5:30–7 p.m.You came to a city that takes its na-ture very, very seriously. Come see some of the most beautiful flowers in the city and find a wonderful oasis in the midst of urban chaos. Trip, New Student Programs

First-Year Industry Mixer: Fash-ion, Advertising, & DesignThe Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor, 5–7 p.m. Media is produced in teams. Period. Meet the people who are going to help you get your best work recorded, photographed, designed, filmed, acted, shot, sung, dressed and ready to dazzle. Without a solid posse of talented folks behind you, you can only go so far. Start finding the peers who will push you further than your best at these mixers. Event, College Advising Center, New Student Pro-grams, and Portfolio Center

Pop into SGA The Loft | 916 S. Wabash Ave., 4th Floor, 5 –7 p.m. Student Government Association will provide popcorn, drinks, and a movie (Accepted). SGA will have a table with information, free SGA merchan-dise, and a few Senators to talk to students as well. Session, Student Government Association (SGA)

35 Orientation 2011

Million Dollar Quartet at Millennium Park Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor 6–10 p.m.The cast of the smash hit Million Dollar Quartet, Chicago’s beloved musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock ‘n’ roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, will be performing a free concert. C’mon along and join us. Trip, New Student Programs

WEDNESDAY 8|31|2011

Panel Discussion and Conversa-tion with Randy Weston Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. There are few jazz musicians who have thought more deeply or in more sustained and personal ways about “the significant role that black music plays in world culture” than acclaimed pianist/composer Randy Weston. We invite you to join in a panel discussion about the work of Mr. Weston and his contem-porary practice. Session

;Connections: Film & Video for N - S Media Production Center | 1600 S. State Street, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Connections, Film & Video Department

;Connections: Theatre Tech-nical and Design Students The Getz Theater | 72 E. 11th Ave., 1st Floor, 10 a.m.–Noon Connections, Theatre Department

Q and A About Transfer Credits College Advising Center Conference Room | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 3rd Floor 10–11 a.m. If you’ve still got questions, come out and get the answers. Start the semester off right with a solid understanding of all things transfer. Session, Degree Evaluation

Help Wanted: On Campus Stu-dent Employment Ferguson Hall | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 10:30 a.m.–Noon Help pay the bills and start building your resume by working on campus. Be close to your classes and make

new friends. Attend this session to find out more about on campus jobs at Columbia. Session, Student Employment

;Connections: AEMM Stage 2 | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Connections, Arts, Entertainment & Media Management (AEMM) Department

Putting Creativity to Work College Advising Center Conference Room | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 3rd Floor, 11 a.m.–Noon Filmmaker and College Advisor Bob Blinn will use his personal experi-ence and expertise to show you how to prepare for finding a job that embraces your creative ability. Session, College Advising

SPB, Yeah you know me! The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Want to get involved in planning some of the biggest and best events on campus? Come learn from Columbia’s event planning gurus on the Student Programming Board and join the team! Session, Student Programming Board (SPB)

;Connections: Marketing Communication Collins Hall | 624 S. Michigan Ave., 6th Floor, Noon – 3 p.m. Connections

;Connections: Fiction WritingFerguson Theater | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, Noon–5 p.m. Connections, Fiction Writing Department

;Connections: Theatre New Tribe Day 3 The Getz Theater | 72 E. 11th Ave., 1st Floor, Noon–4 p.m. Connections, Theatre Department

Street Defense: Navigating Urban Life Fitness Studio | 731 S. Plymouth, Lower Level, Noon –1:30 p.m. Learn a few quick moves that can help you feel safe and secure in your new urban campus. This is the first of an ongoing series of defense classes offered throughout the semester. Session, Fitness Centers and Programs

Study Abroad Room 401 | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor , Noon–1 p.m. Planning a semester in Venice? Shanghai? Rio? Learn more about how to find yourself exploring new subjects in new countries at this session all about Columbia’s study abroad opportunities. Session, International Programs

;Connections: ASL Room 421 | 33 E. Congress Pkwy., 4th Floor, 12:30–3:30 p.m. Connections, American Sign Language (ASL) Department

;Connections: Film & Video for T - Z Film Row Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th Floor, 12:30–4 p.m. Connections, Film & Video Department

;Connections: Cultural Studies Room 1303 | 624 S. Michigan Ave., Floor 13, 1–4:30 p.m. Connections, Cultural Studies Department

Photo Booth Day The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 1–4 p.m. Gather your roomies and your new best friends and strike a pose or make your own short video. Event, Residence Life

Thrift Shopping in Chicago Room 215 | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 2nd Floor, 1–5 p.m. When it comes to thrift stores, Chi-cago rules. Come get a tour of the best spots in the city and the best days to go (like when everything is half off.) Score sweet decorations for your dorm room and some killer vintage fashions for pennies on the dollar. Trip, Journalism

All About Services for Students With Disabilities Ferguson Hall | 600 S. Michigan Ave. 1:30–2:30Services for Students with Disabili-ties (SSD for short) offers a range of support services for students to achieve their academic best. This session will help you learn more about any and all options available to you. Session, Services for Stu-dents with Disabilities (SSD)

;Connections: Poetry Room 309 | 33 E. Congress Pkwy., 3rd Floor, 2 –4 p.m. At Connections, incoming poetry students can expect to meet and ask questions of the acclaimed and widely-published core poetry faculty. Faculty will read poems, discuss their work, and go over all the ins and outs of the distinct program and its curriculum. In addition, stu-dents will meet their peers, peruse the latest edition of the student-edited, nationally-distributed journal Columbia Poetry Review, and start to get acquainted with Chicago’s vibrant poetry community. Connections, English Department

Mane of the Lion of Judah: a history of dreadlocks The Center for Black Music Research | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 6th Floor 2 - 3:30 P.M. Kenneth Bilby, anthropologist, ethnomusicol-ogist, expert on Caribbean studies and director of research at the Center for Black Music Research, will discuss the cultural and spiri-tual roots of dreadlocks, their role in the Rastafari religion and how the popularity of dreadlocks spread through music. Janet Harper, CBMR catalog librarian, will share her personal experiences with dreadlocks. We will talk, share, listen to music and have an infor-mative yet enjoyable time together.

Fun and Games in the ParkGrant Park | West of Columbus Drive and South of Balbo, 2 –5 p.m. If games are your thing, then this is your program! Your Orientation Leaders and Rec leaders from the fitness center will be organiz-ing pick-up game of all kinds at Grant Park, west of Columbus and south of Balbo. Games will include kickball, body soccer, football and bags. Event, Fitness Centers and Programs

LGBTQ Office of Culture & Community with Common Ground student chat MCA Multipurpose Room | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, 2–5 p.m. Queer It Up! LGBTQA Welcome Chat Looking to find a fun, supportive LGBTQ community? Do you have questions about being gay or trans


or questioning while being a stu-dent at Columbia College Chicago? Are you an ally or friend of the LGBTQ community and wanting to show your support? Curious about queer studies and gender stud-ies on campus? Come make new friends and meet the team at the LGBTQ Office of Culture & Commu-nity, Common Ground the glbtqqia student organization on campus, and lgbtqa faculty and staff. Join us for a lively, interactive welcome chat about queer life at Columbia College and discover the many pro-grams and resources we’re excited to share with you!Session, Multicultural Affairs

Tour of Museum of Contempo-rary Photography Museum of Contemporary Photog-raphy | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 2–3 p.m. Columbia is home to the nation’s only museum devoted to photog-raphy. Come explore what’s on display, along with the sprawling archive, to expand your mind and inspire your own work in any and all disciplines. Trip, Photography

Want to be an Orientation Leader?Room 213B | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 2nd Floor 3 –4 p.m. Has your Orientation experience sparked your interest in becoming an Orientation Leader (OL)? Come find out more about what it takes to become an OL! Session, New Student Programs

Study Abroad Room 401 | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor 3:30–4:30 p.m. Planning a semester in Venice? Shanghai? Rio? Learn more about how to find yourself exploring new subjects in new countries at this session all about Columbia’s study abroad opportunities. Session, International Programs

First-Year Industry Mixers: Writing / Music / PerformanceThe Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor, 5–7 p.m. Media is produced in teams. Pe-riod. Meet the people who are go-ing to help you get your best work recorded, photographed, designed,

filmed, acted, shot, sung, dressed and ready to dazzle. Without a solid posse of talented folks behind you, you can only go so far. Start finding the peers who will push you further than your best at these mixers. Event, College Advising Center, New Student Programs, Portfolio Center

Stitch N’ Bitch Room 215 | 33 E. Congress Pkwy., 2nd Floor, 5–7 p.m. The name says it all, really. Bring your favorite crafting project to work on with a college advisor and some potential new posse mem-bers. Been meaning to learn to knit or crochet? Join the fun for some beginner’s tips, and maybe try your hand at a stitch or two. (That hand-made scarf you’re hoping to show off in December isn’t going to make itself.) Event, College Advising

Mentalist/Stand up Stage 2 | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, 7–9 p.m. Dennis Watkins will amaze you in his mind boggling stage show of magic and mind reading. If you want to be entertained this is the place to be. Event, Residence Life

THURSDAY 9|1|2011

;Connections: Music Concert Hall | 1014 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 9:30 a.m.–Noon Connections, Music Department

Find Your Classes Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 10 a.m.–Noon Don’t look lost on your very first day. Bring a copy of your schedule for a quick tour of where you’ll need to be for the rest of the semester. Session, New Student Programs Off Loop Theatre Tour Meet at Lobby of Theatre Building | 72 E. 11th Ave., 1st Floor 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Columbia is right in the center of one of the most dynamic theater towns in the world and here’s your opportunity to take advantage! Get an inside look at two Tony Award-winning theaters, Victory Gardens and Steppenwolf. You’ll be guided by Theater Department faculty members Bill Williams, who is ac-

tive in the Chicago theater scene. He’ll offer unique insight and stories about Chicago theater’s rich history and exciting future. Trip, Theatre

Boot Camp in the Park Meet at Fitness Studio | 731 S. Plymouth, Lower Level, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Join us for the first of a ongoing series of Boot Camp in the park, a quick fun and challenging fitness regime that will get you moving and ready to tackle your day. Trip, Fit-ness Centers and Programs

;Connections: Journalism 33 E. Congress Ave., 2nd Floor 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Connections, Journalism Department

Study Abroad Room 401 | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor Thursday, September 1, 11 a.m.–Noon Planning a semester in Venice? Shanghai? Rio? Learn more about how to find yourself exploring new subjects in new countries at this session all about Columbia’s study abroad opportunities. Session, International Programs

Textbooks 101 Bookstore | 624 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 11 a.m.–Noon Textbooks are a fact of life, but they don’t need to be an unpleas-ant one. Come see how the Book-store can make your life simpler (and your book costs cheaper.) Session, Bookstore

What Makes an “A” Student? Room 627 | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 6th Floor, 11 a.m.–Noon This workshop will cover interac-tive strategies to empower you to become successful in your Science and Math classes. Session, Learning Studio

Urban ChallengeThe Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor, Noon–6 p.m. This is not a run of the mill scavenger hunt. This is an all out urban brawl … okay so maybe not a brawl, but it is an event where teams of new students will get out

in the city and really be challenged. The wits, charm, tenacity, and gen-eral awesomeness of teams will surely be put to the test. Admitted students will start being contacted regarding this event in August. If you know some new students you want to team with, that’s cool. If you want us to place you on a team so you can meet as many new peo-ple as possible, that’s okay, too. Current students plan the rules, games, strategy, etc. So you know it is going to be crazy. Watch your loopmail for an email when the sign-up opens and act fast- there’s a limited number of spots and you do not want to miss this one. Big Event, New Student Programs

Latino Heritage Celebration – First Year Student ChatMCA Multipurpose Room | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, 12:30–2 p.m.Chat with LCA about scholar-ships, internships, and mentorship programs geared toward Latino student success. Learn about special speakers, giveaways, and programs scheduled during the upcoming Latino Heritage Celebra-tion this fall. Meet & greet with Latino faculty, staff, and the Latino Alliance student organization. This will also be the opening call for entries for the 14th Annual Latino Student Short Film Competition. Session, Multicultural Affairs

;Connections: Early Childhood Education Room 610H | 33. E. Congress Pkwy., 6th Floor, 1–4 p.m. Connections, Early Childhood Education Department;Connections: Fashion Studies Stage 2 | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, 1–3:30 p.m. Connections, Fashion Studies Department

;Connections: Theatre Day 4The Getz Theater | 72 E. 11th Ave., 1st Floor, 1–5:00 p.m. Connec-tions, Theatre Department

Coffee Shop Hop Meet at the Learning Studio | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 2–4 p.m.Join fellow students on a fun and

37 Orientation 2011

interactive tour of the best cof-fee shops and study hang outs in Chicago. Grab a cup of Joe at your favorite spot along the way! Trip, Learning Studio

;Connections: Creative Nonfiction Room 309 | 33 E. Congress Pkwy., 3rd Floor, 2–4 p.m. Connections, English Department

LGBTQ Office of Culture & Com-munity with Common Ground Meet at MCA Multipurpose Room | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor 2:45–7 p.m. Queer Chicago Tour of Boystown & Andersonville: Join us for a rousing field trip through the uber gay-borhoods of Chicago. In Boystown, we’ll visit the Center on Halsted and the Broadway Youth Center, and other fun hot spots on Hal-sted Street and Belmont Ave. In Andersonville, we’ll visit Women & Children First bookstore—a hub for the feminist & queer community—along with cafes, stores and other hopping queer destinations.Trip, Multicultural Affairs

Dance Movie Classic Dance Center | 1306 S. Michigan Ave. 4–6 p.m. Head to the Dance Center to enjoy a classic dance movie. Which one? (Stay tuned. We’ll post an update. (Hint: Legwarmers). Event, Dance Department

Chicago Jazz Festival Kickoff with Chicago Jazz EnsembleMeet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 5:30–10 p.m.Chicago’s Jazz Fest is the city’s longest running lakefront music fes-tival and will feature local, national, and international performers on several stages, plus an art fair. Trip, Chicago Jazz Ensemble

Cinema SlapdownFilm Row Cinema | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th Floor, 7–10 p.m. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Come for the film—stay for the fight—fun and free!Is Scott Pilgrim vs. the World a perfect example of quirky indie cin-ema with its finger on the pulse of

today’s youth, or is it just a comic book for bleary-eyed stoners? Join us when Cinema Slapdown vs. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Debat-ers TBD. Referee’d by Film & Video Department Associate Professor and Talk Cinema host Ron Falzone.Learn more about Cinema Slap-down at colum.edu/cinemaslap-down. Event, Film & Video Department

FRIDAY 9|2|2011

;Connections: Theatre Day 5 The Getz Theater | 72 E. 11th Ave., 1st Floor, 9 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Connections, Theatre Department

UPass Distribution The Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor, 9 a.m. –6 p.m. Be sure to bring a copy of your fall schedule of classes and your Campus Card. If you can’t pick up your U-Pass today, you can also pick it up during the first week of classes. Session

;Connections: Dance Dance Center | 1306 S. Michigan Ave., First Floor, 9:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Connections, Dance Department

New Student ConvocationGrant Park | Between Balbo Ave. and 9th Ave. 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Convocation is mandatory. You come to the park, we feed you free food, you listen to the live bands, you have an amazing time and you look back on it as an amazing time. Hell yeah. See you there. Big Event

All About Services for Students With Disabilities Ferguson Hall | 600 S. Michigan Ave. 1 - 2:30 p.m. Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD for short) offers a range of sup-port services for students to achieve their academic best. This session will help you learn more about any and all options available to you.

Learning Studio Open House Learning Studio | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 1–3:30 p.m. The Learning Studio will have free Jimmy John samples when students take a short tour of the LS facili-

ties. There will be other games and Columbia gear prizes! Session, Learning Studio

;Connections: Art & Design623 S. Wabash Ave., First Floor2–5:30 p.m. Connections, Art & Design Department

Trip to MCA Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 2–5 p.m. Visit one of the nation’s largest modern art museums and take advantage of free admission for all Columbia students! The Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MCA) perma-nent collection includes work by Franz Kline, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons. The museum highlights surrealism of the 1940s and 50s, minimalism from the 1960s, con-ceptual art and photography from the 1960s to the present, recent installation art, and art by Chicago - based artists. Trip, New Student Programs

Student Programming Board (SPB) and Multicultural Affairs (MCA) Presents: THE Block Party2:30–5:30 p.m. After Convocation come check out the hottest after party on the block with SPB and MCA! Look for us on Twitter and Facebook for more event details and THE secret loca-tion. Big Event, Student Program-ming Board and Multicultural Affairs

Tour of Museum of Contempo-rary Photography Museum of Contemporary Photography | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 3–4 p.m. Columbia is home to the nation’s only museum devoted to photog-raphy. Come explore what’s on display, along with the sprawling archive, to expand your mind and inspire your own work in any and all disciplines. Trip, Photography

Trip to Lakeview (2) Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 3–5 p.m.Lakeview’s got a lot going on. There’s Wrigley Field, Boystown, good eating, great shopping and excellent people-watching (hang outside Dunkin’ Donuts on Clark for

10 minutes and we promise you’ll see something/one interesting.) Come along to check out everything going on and explore it for yourself. Trip, New Student Programs

Flat Iron First Fridays Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 6–8 p.m. On the first Friday of every month, the famous Flat Iron in Wicker Park opens up all of its studios. Come see the art of the underground and check out Wicker Park while you’re over there. Trip, New Student Programs

Casino Royale The Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor, 7–11 p.m. Dust off that tuxedo, dig out that expensive diamond necklace, and practice your British accent for a night of music and casino excite-ment at The Conaway Center. Casino Royale will feature casino games including poker, black jack, roulette, and craps. You will receive playing chips as you arrive, and prizes will be offered throughout the night. Enjoy food and mocktails. Ca-sino Royale is free and open to all Columbia students with a valid Cam-pus card. Espionage attire optional. Big Event, Student Engagement

SATURDAY 9|3|2011

Trip to Green City Market Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. It’s where Chicago’s chefs shop for veggies and occasionally stop for crepes (they’re wicked good). Come and meet some of the best local farmers who grow some of the most incredible fruits and veggies. Trip, New Student Programs

Trip to Lincoln Park Zoo Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plym-outh Ct., 1st Floor, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. A bit of the wilderness in the heart of the city, come check out one of the nation’s best loved zoos right here in your new home. Lions, mon-keys, polar bears, snakes- up close and personal. Trip, New Student Programs


or questioning while being a stu-dent at Columbia College Chicago? Are you an ally or friend of the LGBTQ community and wanting to show your support? Curious about queer studies and gender stud-ies on campus? Come make new friends and meet the team at the LGBTQ Office of Culture & Commu-nity, Common Ground the glbtqqia student organization on campus, and lgbtqa faculty and staff. Join us for a lively, interactive welcome chat about queer life at Columbia College and discover the many pro-grams and resources we’re excited to share with you!Session, Multicultural Affairs

Tour of Museum of Contempo-rary Photography Museum of Contemporary Photog-raphy | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 2–3 p.m. Columbia is home to the nation’s only museum devoted to photog-raphy. Come explore what’s on display, along with the sprawling archive, to expand your mind and inspire your own work in any and all disciplines. Trip, Photography

Want to be an Orientation Leader?Room 213B | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 2nd Floor 3 –4 p.m. Has your Orientation experience sparked your interest in becoming an Orientation Leader (OL)? Come find out more about what it takes to become an OL! Session, New Student Programs

Study Abroad Room 401 | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor 3:30–4:30 p.m. Planning a semester in Venice? Shanghai? Rio? Learn more about how to find yourself exploring new subjects in new countries at this session all about Columbia’s study abroad opportunities. Session, International Programs

First-Year Industry Mixers: Writing / Music / PerformanceThe Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor, 5–7 p.m. Media is produced in teams. Pe-riod. Meet the people who are go-ing to help you get your best work recorded, photographed, designed,

filmed, acted, shot, sung, dressed and ready to dazzle. Without a solid posse of talented folks behind you, you can only go so far. Start finding the peers who will push you further than your best at these mixers. Event, College Advising Center, New Student Programs, Portfolio Center

Stitch N’ Bitch Room 215 | 33 E. Congress Pkwy., 2nd Floor, 5–7 p.m. The name says it all, really. Bring your favorite crafting project to work on with a college advisor and some potential new posse mem-bers. Been meaning to learn to knit or crochet? Join the fun for some beginner’s tips, and maybe try your hand at a stitch or two. (That hand-made scarf you’re hoping to show off in December isn’t going to make itself.) Event, College Advising

Mentalist/Stand up Stage 2 | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, 7–9 p.m. Dennis Watkins will amaze you in his mind boggling stage show of magic and mind reading. If you want to be entertained this is the place to be. Event, Residence Life

THURSDAY 9|1|2011

;Connections: Music Concert Hall | 1014 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 9:30 a.m.–Noon Connections, Music Department

Find Your Classes Meet at The Court | 731 S. Plymouth Ct., 1st Floor, 10 a.m.–Noon Don’t look lost on your very first day. Bring a copy of your schedule for a quick tour of where you’ll need to be for the rest of the semester. Session, New Student Programs Off Loop Theatre Tour Meet at Lobby of Theatre Building | 72 E. 11th Ave., 1st Floor 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Columbia is right in the center of one of the most dynamic theater towns in the world and here’s your opportunity to take advantage! Get an inside look at two Tony Award-winning theaters, Victory Gardens and Steppenwolf. You’ll be guided by Theater Department faculty members Bill Williams, who is ac-

tive in the Chicago theater scene. He’ll offer unique insight and stories about Chicago theater’s rich history and exciting future. Trip, Theatre

Boot Camp in the Park Meet at Fitness Studio | 731 S. Plymouth, Lower Level, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Join us for the first of a ongoing series of Boot Camp in the park, a quick fun and challenging fitness regime that will get you moving and ready to tackle your day. Trip, Fit-ness Centers and Programs

;Connections: Journalism 33 E. Congress Ave., 2nd Floor 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Connections, Journalism Department

Study Abroad Room 401 | 600 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor Thursday, September 1, 11 a.m.–Noon Planning a semester in Venice? Shanghai? Rio? Learn more about how to find yourself exploring new subjects in new countries at this session all about Columbia’s study abroad opportunities. Session, International Programs

Textbooks 101 Bookstore | 624 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 11 a.m.–Noon Textbooks are a fact of life, but they don’t need to be an unpleas-ant one. Come see how the Book-store can make your life simpler (and your book costs cheaper.) Session, Bookstore

What Makes an “A” Student? Room 627 | 623 S. Wabash Ave., 6th Floor, 11 a.m.–Noon This workshop will cover interac-tive strategies to empower you to become successful in your Science and Math classes. Session, Learning Studio

Urban ChallengeThe Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor, Noon–6 p.m. This is not a run of the mill scavenger hunt. This is an all out urban brawl … okay so maybe not a brawl, but it is an event where teams of new students will get out

in the city and really be challenged. The wits, charm, tenacity, and gen-eral awesomeness of teams will surely be put to the test. Admitted students will start being contacted regarding this event in August. If you know some new students you want to team with, that’s cool. If you want us to place you on a team so you can meet as many new peo-ple as possible, that’s okay, too. Current students plan the rules, games, strategy, etc. So you know it is going to be crazy. Watch your loopmail for an email when the sign-up opens and act fast- there’s a limited number of spots and you do not want to miss this one. Big Event, New Student Programs

Latino Heritage Celebration – First Year Student ChatMCA Multipurpose Room | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, 12:30–2 p.m.Chat with LCA about scholar-ships, internships, and mentorship programs geared toward Latino student success. Learn about special speakers, giveaways, and programs scheduled during the upcoming Latino Heritage Celebra-tion this fall. Meet & greet with Latino faculty, staff, and the Latino Alliance student organization. This will also be the opening call for entries for the 14th Annual Latino Student Short Film Competition. Session, Multicultural Affairs

;Connections: Early Childhood Education Room 610H | 33. E. Congress Pkwy., 6th Floor, 1–4 p.m. Connections, Early Childhood Education Department;Connections: Fashion Studies Stage 2 | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, 1–3:30 p.m. Connections, Fashion Studies Department

;Connections: Theatre Day 4The Getz Theater | 72 E. 11th Ave., 1st Floor, 1–5:00 p.m. Connec-tions, Theatre Department

Coffee Shop Hop Meet at the Learning Studio | 618 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor, 2–4 p.m.Join fellow students on a fun and

39 Orientation 2011

STAFF PLAYLISTBRIANNA WELLEN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

SAM CHARLES, MANAGING EDITOR

DREW HUNT, FILM CRITIC

LUKE WILUSZ, MANAGING EDITOR

REN LAHVIC, AD & BUSINESS MANAGER

JONATHAN ALLEN, SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER

LADY GAGA // EDGE OF GLORYWILCO // JESUS, ETC.BELLE & SEBASTIAN // I’M WAKING UP TO USHEART //MAGIC MAN

OUTKAST // B.O.B.TUNE-YARDS // MY COUNTRYBIBIO // LIGHT SLEEPDISCOVERY //SWING TREE

MELLOWHYPE // 64DESTROYER // CHINATOWNBIG K.R.I.T. // SOOKIE NOWSPACEMEN 3 // HOW DOES IT FEEL?

FREEZEPOP // SPECIAL EFFECTSPINK FLOYD // IN THE FLESH?TITUS ANDRONICUS // TITUS ANDRONICUSPIXIES //MR. GRIEVES

BLACK FLAG // TV PARTYQUEEN FT. DAVID BOWIE // UNDER PRESSUREJOHNNY CASH // RUSTY CAGERUN-DMC //IT’S TRICKY

CHILDISH GAMBINO // FREAKS AND GEEKSFUN. // ALL THE PRETTY GIRLSROBYN // FEMBOTDAFT PUNK //DEREZZED

STAFF PLAYLIST


Met

ra

Met

ra

S. D

earb

orn

St.

S. F

eder

al S

t.

S. P

lym

outh

Ct.

Gra

nt P

ark

Lake

Mic

higa

n

S. L

ake

Shor

e D

r.

S. C

olum

bus

Dr.

S. C

olum

bus

Dr.

S. M

ichi

gan

Ave.

S. M

ichi

gan

Ave.

S. In

dian

a Av

e.

S. S

tate

St.

S. W

abas

h Av

e.

S. C

lark

St.

W. Adams St.

W. Jackson Blvd.

W. Van Buren St.

E. Congress Pkwy.

W. Harrison St.

W. Polk St.

E. Balbo Ave.

W. Roosevelt Rd.

13th St.

11th St.

8th St.

9th St.

14th St.

15th St.

16th St.

22

21

20

15

11

10 7

2

3

1

4

68

9

5

19

17

18

1613

14

12

218 S. Wabash Building (TE)

�e Buckingham / 59 E. Van Buren

33 E. Congress Building (C)

University Center / 525 S. State (UC)

Alexandro� Campus Center / 600 S. Michigan (ACC)

619 S. Wabash Building (SN)

618 S. Michigan Building (SE)

Wabash Campus Building / 623 S. Wabash (W)

South Campus Building / 624 S. Michigan (S)

Dwight Lo�s / 642 S. Clark

Plymouth Court / 731 S. Plymouth (PLYM)

916 S. Wabash Building (NS)

1006 S. Michigan Building (STE)

Sculpture Garden

11th Street Campus / 72 E. 11th (TC)

�e Music Center / 1014 S. Michigan (MC)

1104 Center / 1104 S. Wabash (EC)

1112 S. Wabash Building (ET)

�e Dance Center / 1306 S. Michigan (DC)

Sherwood Conservatory of Music /1312 S. Michigan Building (SHM)

1415 S. Wabash Building (TFX)

Media Production Center / 16th & State (MPC)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

Residence Centers

Campus Buildings(each Columbia building includes a distribution point)

Chronicle Distribution Point

N

Campus Map

22

Orientation Issue

Documents

Transcript of Orientation Issue