Category: Course Spotlight
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Reflections on Miami J-term: Creative Industries
Graduate and undergraduate Business and Entrepreneurship students spent two weeks in Miami and explored the domestic and international cultural landscapes of the city by experiencing the diverse and global creative industries situated in Miami, including festivals and live events, sports, music, media and film, design, galleries and museums. Through various interactive projects, including on-site visits,…
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Reflections on Rome J-term: Exhibition Management
Several graduate and undergraduate students had the chance to immerse themselves in the rich culture of Rome, Italy during the 2019 J-Term. This special, two-week, immersive course combined two separate classes, Exhibition Management and Writing in Rome. The students explored neighborhoods, churches, Pompeii ruins, the catacombs, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and more during their…
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Course Spotlight: Jimmy Odom Visits Leadership Class
Jimmy Odom (BA ’10) came back to Columbia April 21st to engage in a dialogue with Business & Entrepreneurship graduate students. A Chicago native, Odom is currently the Senior Advisor of Minority Business Development for the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Odom is also a co-founder of the Chicago startup We Deliver, a…
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Events Management Class Produces Urban Underground 312
Urban Underground: Area 312 was produced by students in the Events Management class, taught by Kari Sommers during the Fall Semester on December 10th. This year’s focus was on fundraising for Columbia Cares, a charity that supports CCC students in emergency situations. The event, held on Thursday, December 10, at the Conaway Center, was a…
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Entrepreneurship Venture Team Project Winners Announced!
The winner of the Fall 2015 Entrepreneurship venture team competition is the Muse Zipper Bracelets venture group from Andy Park’s class. The winning team included: Jessica Kovar (CEO), Jacquelyn Rubik (CCO), Cameron Wiggins (CMO), Erin Doody (CMO), Emily Ward (CFO), and Cristy Moreon (COO). They sold stylish bracelets fabricated from zippers to the tune of $965.00. Overall, (and once again) Andy’s…