On my radar for summer:es·pa·drille/ˈespəˌdril/ “Espadrilles are normally casual flat, but sometimes high heeled shoes originating from the Pyrenees. They usually have a canvas or cotton fabric upper and a flexible sole made of rope or rubber material molded...
IT’S SUMMER! (OK, not really until June 20th at 6:09 pm…but close enough.) So…let the summer movies begin! Chicago Park District kicks off it’s 12th annual Movies in the Park series this week. And, yes – it’s FREE! Tuesday,...
Ray Bradbury, science fiction author of classic books such as Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles, has died at 91. In 2009 Columbia College Chicago awarded Ray Bradbury with an honorary degree. Columbia College faculty member and Bradbury biographer, Sam Weller...
You may be excited to see this year’s summer blockbusters but there are plenty of movies about summer to keep you busy too! Here are some favorites – all available in the library collection. What are some of your...
Due to security concerns surrounding the NATO Summit, the following CARLI member institutions in the Chicago downtown/loop area will be closed Friday May 18 – Monday May 21. They include:Columbia College ChicagoSchool of the Art InstituteRoosevelt UniversityLoyola UniversityNational...
Without your U-Pass, you might feel like you’re stranded in your apartment this summer. Hopefully with a few tools we can remedy that situation. 1. Use the CTA’s many resources.The website itself, http://www.transitchicago.com/, is completely full of helpful advice...
What do The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, The Habits of Highly Effective People and Fast Food Nation have in common? They are all available for you to borrow for free at the Kindle Owner’s Lending Library! What you need...
New Free iPhone Apps Well graduation has finally come and gone and faculty and students can kick back for a little summer rest and relaxation. Whether you enjoy traveling, hiking, dining, entertaining or sharing pictures from your day’s outing,...
Congratulations to all of our graduating students! We know you have put in many long hours in your years at Columbia and wish you the best of luck as you embark on the next journey! Special acknowledgments and many thanks to our graduating Library...
Are your parents in from out of town? Show them a little of Chicago’s best this weekend! Willis Tower On May 3rd, The Ledge at Willis Tower celebrated its 39th birthday! Missed it? No worries, it’s great to go...
