February 2012
Elementary Education Photo Essay: Observing at the Union League in Pilsen
I thought maybe I had pulled up to the wrong building or had incorrectly jotted down the address of my Scientists for Tomorrow after-s..
Becoming Your Own Resource
The other night I sat down to bind a new artist book. I had an idea of what I wanted to make but realized that I hadn’t ever been taug..
But Then There’s Also Life
One of the absolutely amazing things about graduate school is the wonderful community of creative individuals following their passion…
Pay the Way: Graduate Scholarship Opportunities
As the Graduate Ambassador for the InterArts & Media MFA program, I answer emails every week from curious prospective students. The qu..
The Photo Grad Room – A Rare Privilege
Today I want to talk about something that I think is unique to the photography program here at Columbia College Chicago. Hopefully, st..
Opportunity
One of the great aspects of Columbia that you don’t often think about when reading the brochures is how beneficial it is to have acces..
Can You Teach an Old Dog an Art Trick?
This semester, I am taking Gallery and Arts Marketplace Management course instructed by Jessica Cochran. I am not well versed in the gallery realm, but I was attracted to this course because it highlights entrepreneurs in the art world. Also, there will be a number of site visits and guest speakers. I really value classroom experiences that marry theory to practice.
The Introverted Journalist
“Journalism is the art of asking rude questions of complete strangers,” said Columbia journalism professor Norma Green on our very fir..
It’s All About Me!
There is no way my feet could move like that, but I can do the robot.
Current Collaboration with YouSpoke
After evaluating my own personal self-care plan and how I sustain myself as a graduate student, I realized that creating and collabora..