Columbia College spotlight stories

Milestones across the nation

2013-05-23T16:56:00.000-05:00

Five Nationwide Campuses celebrate anniversaries in 2013 By: Jennifer Truesdale In the coming months, five campuses will celebrate anniversaries – some marking five years as a campus, while St. Louis will soon celebrate 40 years. In May, two colleges are celebrating milestones – Columbia College-Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station turns five, and Columbia College of Missouri-Elgin, one of

Sacrifices not forgotten

2013-05-21T15:01:00.001-05:00

President Gerald Brouder receives the Flag. The flag detail raises the Flag. George Ousley '78 and Col. Charles McGee '78 Pershing Rifle Team Columbia College celebrates sixth annual Military Recognition Day by Jeff Branscom Military service is woven into the fabric of Columbia College. And that connection is evident in all the college does – especially

A Mental Missile

2013-05-18T00:27:00.000-05:00

From cancer treatments to college courses to serving her country, a Columbia College-Los Alamitos professor lives with grace and focus. By Whitney Dreier “The best weapon you have is your mind” is the best advice Heather Smith has ever received. But the Columbia College Los-Alamitos instructor did not hear that statement from a fellow academic, or even from a colleague in the California

The future of green academics

2013-04-24T10:12:00.001-05:00

For environmental sciences students, Earth Month is every month by Jennifer Truesdale Buzz words like "green jobs" and "environmental stewardship" are becoming a regular part of the American lexicon. With concerns about pollution, climate change and conservation, scientists and politicians alike seek answers that will ensure a healthy planet for future generations. Higher education plays a

The Recycling Queen

2013-04-16T14:04:00.000-05:00

Columbia College employee paves the green way By Jeff Branscom Phyllis Grant’s one-word call to action is fast becoming legend in the halls of Columbia College. Every Thursday morning, you’ll hear Grant exclaim “Recycling!” as she makes her rounds collecting recyclable office waste. Her unmistakable voice instantly spurs people to act, prompting heads to poke out of offices, followed by a rush of

CC 'Trep Takeover

2013-04-16T12:08:00.000-05:00

Talk. Innovate. Execute. Did you miss the main event? Check it out online now. http://www.ccis.edu/livestream and click on "On Demand." Trep Takeover is the first option. By Jeff Branscom "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." George Bernard Shaw True entrepreneurs, or 'treps, know what Shaw is talking about. They know that whether you're in the black or

Tuition assistance cuts

2013-03-12T14:21:00.001-05:00

CC supports servicemembers during sequestration By Jennifer Truesdale Update: As of April 10, 2013, military tuition assistance for the Army, Marines and Air Force has been reinstated. If you have questions, please contact your campus. For 40 years, Columbia College has been proud to support military service members and their families in their educational goals as they serve our country. To

AMC Champions

2013-03-06T15:25:00.005-06:00

Men’s and women’s basketball teams win the conference. WOMEN The 15th-ranked Lady Cougar basketball team avenged last season’s tournament championship loss to William Woods (Mo.) University with a 91-83 victory over the Owls on March 4 in the American Midwest Conference (AMC) tournament championship game. Columbia, the tournament’s top seed, improves to 27-6 overall on the season with the win

Grab Your Power Tools

2013-03-05T14:04:00.003-06:00

Celebrate Women’s History month with Riot Grrrl Kathleen Hanna. Columbia College, founded as Christian Female College, has a rich history of providing education for women. The opening of the school in 1851 marked the first institution of higher education for women west of the Mississippi to be chartered by a state legislature. Beginning March 1, Columbia College celebrates the history and the

Human Rights over Power

2013-03-04T14:38:00.000-06:00

The former president of Ireland delivers the Ethics in Society Schiffman Lecture. “Making Human Rights the Compass for All Ethical Globalization” was the title of the lecture delivered by Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, in Launer Auditorium on March 5. The talk was part of the Althea W. and John A. Schiffman Ethics in Society lecture series. Robinson spoke about inspiring youth to

Under Construction

2013-03-01T08:40:00.002-06:00

The Science Living Learning Community tours Columbia College’s newest building. By Whitney Dreier Four wide-eyed students entered the building through a makeshift plywood door on the northeast corner of the construction site. Their sneakers left footprints on the dusty floor as they moved through the halls. Pipes and vents ran, exposed, along the ceiling above them, and heavy plastic

Golden Girl

2013-02-15T10:01:00.001-06:00

Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee speaks at the 16th annual WIN for Columbia awards luncheon. By Whitney Dreier Jackie Joyner-Kersee has some advice for Columbia College’s inaugural cross-country and track teams. “Running is not new to them,” says the six-time Olympic medalist and heptathlon world record holder. “Competing collegiately is an opportunity to expand on something

A Modern-day Indiana Jones

2013-02-07T16:58:00.000-06:00

Mayan expert Dr. Edwin Barnhart speaks in Dorsey Hall. Dr. Ed Barnhart, director of the Texas-based Maya Exploration Center, is one of the leading experts in Mayan archaeology. His exploits include discovering the ancient Mayan city of Ma’ax Na and directing the Mexican government’s Palenque Mapping Project, which was a three-year endeavor to map the ruins of Palenque. In addition to

Col. Charles E. McGee Scholarship

2013-02-07T12:54:00.002-06:00

Applications due by March 31. “To take off at sunset and just in a few minutes climb up to 38,000 or 40,000 feet, to be able to literally see the sun set a second time and then see that big canopy of stars come out overhead – the best way I can express it is, it makes you really realize that we human beings are only a very small speck in a mighty grand universe.” That’s how Col. Charles McGee

A Meaningful Adventure

2013-01-30T11:43:00.002-06:00

Biology professor Dr. Nathan Means heads to Uruguay on a Fulbright scholarship. When Nathan Means says he speaks Spanish “like a hillbilly Guatemalan,” he’s not kidding. The Columbia College biology professor lived in the mountains of rural Guatemala for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in the late ’90s. “I really enjoyed that time; it made me feel a part of the global community,” he says.

A Lasting Legacy

2013-01-10T08:57:00.000-06:00

Dr. Gerald T. Brouder to retire as president of Columbia College By Laura Daugherty After nearly 18 years as president of Columbia College, Dr. Gerald T. Brouder will retire from an institution forever changed by his innovative leadership and strong commitment to service—the culmination of a professional life founded by those ideals long before he began his tenure at Columbia College.

A Lucky Laptop

2013-01-09T12:02:00.000-06:00

Evening student Isaac Southwick receives a computer By Whitney Dreier When Chad Schatz, director of Veterans Education and Training for the Missouri Department of Education, attended the DoD Worldwide Education Symposium in July 2012, he expected to explore strategies to effectively deliver voluntary education programs that enhance servicemembers’ capacities to serve while enabling them to

Charter Day

2012-12-28T09:16:00.003-06:00

Columbia College celebrates 162 years. Jan. 18. Here we are, 18 days into the new year, less than a week into the spring semester, in between holidays, months away from warm weather, covered by gray skies and, on some campuses, blanketed in snow. Pretty normal for this time of year, and the average person might not think twice about the date, allowing the day to unfold in a common sequence of

15 Years

2012-12-21T13:11:00.000-06:00

Columbia College-Los Alamitos celebrates its crystal anniversary By Whitney Dreier Since its maiden voyage in 1936, the Queen Mary has seen it all – wars, weddings and everything in between. In 2010, the ship hosted a new event from its post in Long Beach Harbor: commencement for Columbia College-Los Alamitos. Graduation in the Queen’s Salon, however, is a relatively new tradition for the

Resolutions

2012-12-19T11:39:00.001-06:00

Need some ideas for a New Year’s resolution? Consider adopting some of the rules President Luella St. Clair introduced to the young women attending Christian College in 1912: To observe daily exercise (walk or gymnasium), or to report for not doing so. To shop, or go upon Broadway or other business streets, not oftener than once a week. Not to visit cafes or restaurants without an official

A-mace-ing

2012-12-14T15:43:00.000-06:00

Joann Wayman leads the way at December commencement. By Whitney Dreier A ceremonial mace is a symbol of scholarship and integrity used to lead an academic procession at commencement and other special ceremonial occasions. The wooden staff signifies the importance of an event and the realization of the academic process. The honor of carrying the mace goes to the senior-most faculty member.

Ribbon Cutting

2012-12-04T14:43:00.000-06:00

Columbia College-Denver celebrates new location in Centennial, Colo. Columbia College-Denver has a new home – 730 miles west of Main Campus and one mile higher. Sitting at 5,830 feet, Columbia College-Denver has relocated from Aurora to the Denver Tech Center in Centennial, Colo., just south of the Mile High City. The move allows Columbia College-Denver to serve military and civilian adult

Happy Holidays

2012-12-03T16:06:00.000-06:00

Decorating Main Campus – by the numbers By Whitney Dreier The week before Thanksgiving, members of the Administrative Services staff venture into the Dulany Hall basement, which stores more than 75 boxes of holiday-themed décor. By the time students return from their fall break, the campus is fully decorated. Trees and wreaths and swags stay up until the first week in January, when staff

Prison Tour

2012-11-21T18:01:00.003-06:00

Criminal justice students visit the Jefferson City Correctional Center. By Whitney Dreier “This is not a tour of the Smithsonian; you’re going to want to stay with the group,” Joseph Carrier told a dozen criminal justice students as they shuffled off the mini-bus and into the lobby of the Jefferson City Correctional Center. In the days prior to the field trip, Carrier, an associate professor of

Grateful

2012-11-20T13:03:00.001-06:00

Thanksgiving is an exclusively American holiday, but that doesn’t mean Columbia College’s international students aren’t embracing new traditions and celebrating on Nov. 22. From family gatherings to Black Friday bargain hunting, international students are looking forward to the holiday and a short break from school. Of the 92 international students on main campus – the majority from South

Veterans Day

2012-11-14T16:21:00.001-06:00

Columbia College honors veterans Nov. 5 to 12. By Whitney Dreier Approximately 25 percent of all students taught annually at Columbia College are in some way associated with the military – a relationship that began nearly 40 years ago when the college began providing evening courses to men and women assigned to the Army’s Troop Support Command Headquarters in St Louis. The year was 1973, and

Cougar Tracks

2012-11-13T15:03:00.000-06:00

Columbia College's inaugural cross-country team wins the AMC Championship and heads to Nationals. By Whitney Dreier Photos by Matt Koch Three days before the Cougars competed in their first-ever American Midwest Conference Championship meet, cross country redshirt Lindsey Jo Martin posted an inspirational photo on her team's Facebook page. She'd seen the image – of a handwritten poster – on

Jane Froman Turns 105

2012-11-07T17:02:00.003-06:00

Columbia College presented a concert in her honor. By Whitney Dreier Guests left Dorsey Chapel with a song in their hearts after the Nov. 8 concert in honor of Jane Froman’s 105th birthday. The Jane Froman Singers, a choral ensemble of 35 students, performed at 11 a.m. on the Columbia College main campus. The fourth annual birthday show was free and open to the public; the choir presented

Election 2012

2012-11-01T16:35:00.000-05:00

Your vote does matter. By Whitney Dreier Sure, politics can be frustrating, especially during an election year when campaigns use every media platform available to bash one another. “I become as tired of politics as anyone else,” says Dr. David Roebuck of the History and Political Science Department. “At this point, I can’t wait for Election Day to pass.” But Roebuck – and every other

Speed Networking

2012-10-22T16:00:00.000-05:00

Students and professionals connect on Columbia College's main campus. By Whitney Dreier Good food and good company are essential for gray, rainy days, and the crowd that gathered for Speed Networking on Oct. 17 enjoyed both. Hot soup and sandwiches were available to the 30-plus students and 12 local professionals (many of them alumni) who gathered in Dulany Hall for the second-ever such event,

Schiffman Lecture in Religious Studies

2012-10-22T12:11:00.001-05:00

Dr. D. Newell Williams speaks about the Disciples of Christ and Higher Education. By Whitney Dreier Fort Worth, Texas is home to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo and Pawnee Bill’s Wild West show. But Cowtown is more than a window to the past; it’s also home to the Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University, which, according to its

Rock the Vote

2012-10-02T12:07:00.002-05:00

Columbia College is a proud supporter of Rock the Vote, a nationwide campaign that aims to engage young people in the electoral process. In the 21 years since its founding, Rock the Vote has registered more than 5 million voters. It has become a trusted source of information on registration and ballot-casting for young adults across the United States. Rock the Vote is dedicated to building the

College Colors Day

2012-09-04T13:58:00.000-05:00

Columbia College joined colleges and universities around the nation to celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Aug. 31. Students, faculty and staff were encouraged to display their pride of CC by sporting the college's trademark colors, blue and silver or donning their favorite Cougar apparel.

Welcome home!

2012-08-28T18:04:00.002-05:00

Columbia College welcomes home the 175th Military Police Battalion Members of the Missouri National Guard welcomed home the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 175th Military Police Battalion on Saturday, Aug. 25, in a ceremony that was held at Columbia College, the same location where a departure ceremony was held for the battalion in September 2011. Countless friends and family

Meet the new faculty

2012-08-28T16:50:00.001-05:00

First days of school and new students go hand in hand. Columbia College Student Affairs hosted a new student and faculty speed mingle event before classes began so students would get to know the faculty – which includes five new members highlighted below – who will lead their education for the coming years. Kelley Frink, instructor of business for the Business Department, said she’s been

Jim D. Morris helps Columbia College

2012-08-23T13:38:00.000-05:00

Columbia College students have a new home in Rolla thanks to Jim D. Morris. Students, faculty, staff, members of the Columbia College Board of Trustees, and representatives from the Rolla Chamber of Commerce were all on hand for the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony which took place Thursday, Aug. 23 at 10:30 a.m. The school is hosting an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and

Storm the Gate

2012-08-21T10:40:00.000-05:00

Columbia, Mo. – Scooter the Cougar led a small army of wide-eyed freshman through the iconic Rogers Gate on Sunday, Aug. 19, at the first ever “Storm the Gate.” The event was part of the ongoing celebration of all the new faces that will be seen around campus. Fellow students, alumni, family and friends turned out to show their support for the class of 2016. “Welcome Home,” signs could be

Pizza in the Park

2012-08-16T17:06:00.000-05:00

Columbia College, along with the University of Missouri, Stephens College and Moberly Area Community College, held a welcoming party for newly-arrived international students. More than 300 students, both international and local, turned out for the fourth Annual Pizza in the Park at Stephens Lake, August 15. “It’s a chance to connect with students who come from a different culture,” said

You’re invited to Rolla’s Open House!

2012-08-15T15:59:00.000-05:00

Columbia College students at the Rolla campus have a new place to call home. The new building will be dedicated on Aug. 23. In September 2011, during the 15th anniversary celebration of the Rolla campus, it was announced that Jim D. Morris, a Springfield, Mo., real estate developer and entrepreneur, had donated $813,000 to the college. It was the second largest gift in the institution’s

Summer Sizzling Internships

2012-08-10T16:51:00.000-05:00

Today’s college experience is definitely not limited to the classroom, and internships are quickly becoming an essential component to a competitive resume. Internships allow students to gain valuable insight into their prospective professions and real-world experience that prospective employers love to see. At Columbia College, the Career Services Department helps all Columbia College students

Equal Partners in the Military

2012-07-31T14:20:00.000-05:00

It takes a lot of teamwork to make a successful relationship endure. It also takes some individual sacrifices. Servicemen and women deal with this obstacle consistently. A Columbia College faculty member recently studied that phenomenon by studying service men and their wives to find out how families cope with the absence of a parental figure. In an effort to bring a better understanding

All are welcome: Hancock Field campus reopens to Syracuse civilians

2012-06-19T10:33:00.000-05:00

On June 21, Columbia College celebrated a ribbon cutting for a new Columbia College of Missouri-Hancock Field campus location. The event formally marks a Columbia College homecoming to the Hancock Air National Guard Base. Following a brief hiatus, Columbia College is pleased to resume service to civilians at the base and usher in a new era with a new facility for the location. “We

Columbia College and the Christian Church: Yes, you can!

2012-06-11T10:19:00.001-05:00

You need a college education to get ahead these days. But college is expensive! Tuition, room and board; everything costs a lot of money. How can you afford it? Consider Columbia College. All Disciples of Christ church members who attend Columbia College for the first time are eligible for $2,000 in awards (a $1,000 Columbia College Disciples of Christ Pastoral Award plus $1,000 Disciples of

Stay connected this summer

2012-05-29T07:36:00.000-05:00

There are plenty of ways to keep up with Columbia College this summer— many of which you may not know about. Check out the following sites: CCTravelers: Throughout the year — usually during academic breaks — a group of college students, faculty, staff and alumni take a few weeks to travel the world. During the last two weeks of May, the group explored Turkey and Greece. Throughout the summer,

2012 Military Recognition Day

2012-05-25T13:43:00.011-05:00

Columbia College: Training the teachers in your neighborhood.

2012-05-09T13:02:00.001-05:00

Columbia College. Training the teachers in your neighborhood. Three Missouri locations. Columbia College Education. Get more info, apply or RSVP to the next Open House: web.ccis.edu/en/Departments/Education/ The Education Department has a two-fold mission: to prepare students for the teaching profession through our BEACON, DAYSTAR, post-baccalaureate and alternative certification programs

National Nurses Week 2012

2012-05-08T13:11:00.000-05:00

Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Caring Often described as an art and a science, nursing is a profession that embraces dedicated people with varied interests, strengths and passions because of the many opportunities the profession offers. As nurses, we work in emergency rooms, school based clinics, and homeless shelters, to name a few. We have many roles – from staff nurse to educator to nurse

Two Columbia College campuses in Georgia celebrate 10th anniversaries

2012-05-04T15:54:00.000-05:00

Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart have served military and civilian learners since 2002. The two campuses have been educating military and civilians alike in Georgia for 10 years. Their locations have given them the opportunity to expand the degree offerings available to service members at the installations. Columbia College-Hunter Army Airfield Columbia College-Hunter Army Airfield (

Science building groundbreaking at Columbia College is May 3

2012-05-02T15:09:00.003-05:00

The future of science at Columbia College starts May 3 at noon on the site of the former Cougar softball field on Rangeline Street. Dr. Gerald Brouder, president, Dr. Terry Smith, executive vice president and dean for Academic Affairs, Mike Randerson, vice president for Adult Higher Education, senior leadership, faculty, staff, students, trustees and distinguished guests will be present for

When Harry met Mabel

2012-04-25T13:17:00.002-05:00

The phone is ringing in the immaculate Columbia, Mo., home of Mabel Geoghegan Smith ’39, who recently celebrated an incredible 70 years of marriage to former football coach Harry Smith. “Ma!” yells her son Scooter (christened Harry Jr.) from the next room. “Phone’s ringing.” “Let it,” she says. “I’m being interviewed by Columbia College.” Columbia College. She still is not completely used to

That's a Win-Win: Columbia College awards associate degrees to deserving students

2012-04-18T10:04:00.005-05:00

Last year, Columbia College embarked on a pilot project to get degrees into the hands of more adults. Project Win-Win, funded principally by the Lumina Foundation for Education, seeks to identify former students who withdrew from college for varying reasons but whose academic record already qualifies them for associate degrees. The college then arranges for them to graduate and receive their

Spring break, Columbia College style

2012-04-18T09:56:00.003-05:00

Cancun. South Padre Island. Las Vegas. Daytona and Miami Beach. Somewhere in the sticks, Appalachia. Which of these spring break destinations don’t belong on this list? The answer for Kim Craig '12, Columbia College Student Government Association president, is the first five. She and 12 other Columbia College students, plus Luke Akers, graduate assistant for Student Activities and

Honoring 122 years of extraordinary teaching Ben Cameron, Ed Collings and Tom Watson

2012-04-17T15:04:00.009-05:00

Three legendary art instructors will retire in May: Ben Cameron, Ed Collings and Tom Watson. To celebrate their legacy and extraordinary service to the college, the trio will be honored with a reception at 4:30 p.m. on April 20 in the Sidney Larson Gallery, Brown Hall, as part of Reunion Weekend. Cumulatively, the three instructors have been inspiring students, fellow artists and faculty members

Expert forensic pathologist comes to Columbia College Reunion Weekend April 20 and 21

2012-04-16T11:48:00.003-05:00

The Columbia College forensic science program celebrates its 10th anniversary! To commemorate, the department is bringing in Cyril Wecht, M.D., J.D. , one of the world’s leading forensic pathologists, to speak at the Columbia College main campus during Reunion Weekend, April 20 and 21. Dr. Wecht has appeared on numerous nationally syndicated television programs, including Dateline NBC, 48

Columbia College Literary Review Launch Party, Bad Poetry Contest

2012-04-02T14:49:00.006-05:00

Columbia College Literary Review Launch Party, Bad Poetry Contest is April 10, 7 p.m., Dorsey Gym, Dorsey Hall, Columbia College main campus. I know you went to Harvard; Psych degree -- so you’re smart, you can see I AM CRAZY about you. This is an excerpt from a poem by Columbia College student Corey Nichols, winner of the most recent Columbia College Bad Poetry Contest, on Natalie Portman.

Nothing is impossible

2012-03-21T15:01:00.007-05:00

Relay for Life silent auction is April 4, 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Dorsey Gym Cancer has affected Jackie McKee, a compliance specialist with Columbia College’s Division of Adult Higher Education, throughout her life. When she was 5 years old, her kindergarten teacher passed away from the disease. McKee doesn’t remember anyone using the word “cancer” — Mrs. LeCrone was sick, then one day she was

Seeing clearly

2012-03-06T13:51:00.003-06:00

Women's History Month It was dinnertime in Dulany Hall, the college’s dining facility, but Dr. Gretchen Hendrickson, assistant professor of psychology, wasn’t eating. In fact, she was grimacing and muttering. Her fellow instructor was getting closer and closer. Hendrickson shut her eyes, and — Snip! A long braid of Hendrickson’s hair was gone. Then another, and another — a few of the

Hi, Tech

2012-03-06T11:17:00.006-06:00

Columbia College embraces technology. Hammer Buzhyason mans the curving information desk in the Atkins-Holman Student Commons. Like most student workers behind the desk, he does homework on a laptop when he’s not helping fellow students and visitors. A pre-med junior with three majors (biology, chemistry and math) and two minors (philosophy and international relations), Buzhyason, who hails from

Ethical Challenges for Women in Modern Sports

2012-03-05T14:06:00.007-06:00

Sports journalist Christine Brennan is Schiffman Ethics lecturer, will speak Wednesday, March 7. Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist, will give this year’s Althea W. and John A. Schiffman Ethics in Society Lecture, “Ethical Challenges for Women in Modern Sports.” Brennan is the nation’s most widely read female sports columnist and has been breaking barriers for women in journalism for 30

Marhaba

2012-03-01T10:14:00.014-06:00

Marhaba It means welcome in Arabic, and Dee Mathison heard it often in the service of the princess, the prince and their five lively children. Mathison worked in a palace, had servants and was whisked off to France, Italy and the great cities of the world. Everywhere she went she was driven and doors opened for her. No, this isn’t a Disney story. Mathison, a Columbia College communication

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and teacher certification

2012-02-08T11:14:00.019-06:00

A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or teacher certification from Columbia College can open doors. And while it can be difficult to find a teaching position in some districts because of the recession, an MAT or teaching certificate from Columbia College will increase your chances of obtaining a position. Here are three teachers who have found rewarding jobs through the Columbia College MAT

Study Abroad: Oxford

2012-02-06T14:01:00.008-06:00

DEADLINE EXTENDED! What does the word Oxford conjure up? The illustrious students and dons (professors) who talked, walked and argued in its historic streets and classrooms, such as Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair, Aung San Suu Kyi and 46 other Nobel prizewinners, Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, C.S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien? Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein? The glorious, intact Medieval

Paper in Particular 2012

2012-02-02T14:53:00.004-06:00

Thirty-third annual exhibition features the very best art incorporating paper as a primary element; reception is Feb. 3, 2 – 4 p.m., Brown Hall “Prepare yourself,” says senior art student Jina Stuckenschneider, hand poised over the closet door. Stuckenschneider is the Columbia College student who will be mounting Paper in Particular, the college’s signature art show, which annually features the

MAT and teacher certification open house Wednesday, Feb. 1, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Cougar Room Dulany Hall

2012-01-27T14:35:00.007-06:00

A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or teacher certification from Columbia College can open doors. And while it can be difficult to find a teaching position in some districts because of the recession, an MAT or teaching certificate will increase your chances of obtaining a position. Here are two teachers who have found rewarding jobs through the Columbia College MAT program. Jessie Starbuck. A

Columbia College Athletics logo makeover contest

2012-01-20T10:50:00.003-06:00

Here’s your chance to put your stamp on history. Contest extended until Feb. 15! Athletics would like to invite you to participate in the official Columbia Cougars Athletic Logo Makeover contest! On the heels of the recent Columbia College brand launch, the next step is to redefine and modernize the current Columbia Cougars logo. The years have seen many changes in Athletics: 1973 – 1984.

Columbia College alumna gets Grammy nod

2012-01-20T10:43:00.004-06:00

Gwynn Levy Torres and husband record funky, Gulf-themed children’s CD. Gwynn Levy Torres ’74 and her husband, Sid Berger, have been nominated for a Grammy for their funky children’s CD, GulfAlive. Writing and performing as The Banana Plant, Torres and Berger were one of five nominees for Best Children's Album selected from a field of more than 100 entries that included artists like Amanda

Charter Day 2012

2012-01-17T10:37:00.020-06:00

1862 saw the Civil War drag on, culminating in the bloody September Battle of Antietam, Md. In Columbia, Mo., the University of Missouri was forced to close. Christian College, the forerunner of Columbia College, does not close. In fact, misfortune for the university means opportunity for Christian College as President Rogers snaps up the desks of the University Literacy Society at bargain

Columbia College-Christian County turns 15, reopens in Springfield, Mo.

2012-01-12T09:11:00.006-06:00

Campus, opened in 1997, relocates to Battlefield Road near U.S. 65 in Springfield. Columbia College's latest campus will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kathy Gress, director, will emcee and Dr. Gerald Brouder, president of Columbia College, also will provide brief remarks. A cake celebration will follow the event. But this is more than just an

Col. Charles E. McGee Scholarship for Columbia College student veterans

2012-01-09T18:14:00.016-06:00

Col. Charles McGee '78, U.S. Air Force (retired) and a Tuskegee Airman, served as a technical consultant for the George Lucas World War II movie “Red Tails,” released nationwide Jan. 20. The movie focuses on the exploits of the Tuskegee Airmen McGee first appears at 3:58, though the entire mini-documentary is worth your time.Watch the movie trailer. The Airmen were a select group of black

Columbia College student and Osage Beach detective helps solve missing person case

2011-12-21T08:59:00.006-06:00

Det. Tracy Robinett, Osage Beach (Mo.) Department of Public Safety, has just come back from the evidence room. “No, no, nothing exotic,” says the Columbia College- Lake of the Ozarks history major with a minor in criminal justice. Robinett says if he’s going to get a degree, it might as well be something fascinating. “It’s documents, videos — I’d say much of what we do is 90 to 95 percent

Against All Odds: A Story of Tenacity, Hard Work, and Higher Education

2011-12-20T15:07:00.010-06:00

Published in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education December 9, 2011. Kenya Hicks, Tashea Stanley-Dixon, Khadija Darr, and Kenji Kuykendall grew up in Waukegan, Illinois, about 40 miles north of Chicago. They have all been close friends since they were 12 years old. All four girls became pregnant while in high school and all four gave birth to sons. All four fathers abandoned the teenagers

Istanbul, the Greek isles and Athens

2011-12-15T14:43:00.008-06:00

12-day May study abroad tour voyages to the hub of Western civilization. Hurry! Registration ends February 14. Troy, the city from which Helen incited the Trojan War in the 12th century B.C. Athens, the cradle of democracy with its magnificent Acropolis and Parthenon. Crete, home of the Minotaur and his deadly maze. Istanbul, a true world city with its stunning Blue Mosque and Byzantine

Dr. Cheryl Hardy, city of Columbia, Mo., December Volunteer of the Month

2011-12-06T08:58:00.001-06:00

“I can’t imagine life without volunteering,” Dr. Cheryl Hardy, city of Columbia, Mo., December Volunteer of the Month Environmentalism is in the blood of Dr. Cheryl Hardy, professor of psychology and 23-year veteran of Columbia College. Perhaps literally. Hardy grew up near Cleveland, Ohio, when the area was a heavy manufacturing nexus (paper and steel mills, automotive) and clearly remembers

What would you do with unlimited time and money?

2011-12-02T15:12:00.009-06:00

By Tony Galbreath Jr. If time and money were unlimited, what would your life look like in 10 years? Columbia College-Crystal Lake criminal justice student Elizabeth Freund was asked this question 11 years ago. For many people, that’s a strictly hypothetical question, and the answers are luxury cars, mansions, yachts and the other trappings of wealth, but without hesitation Freund answered, “

... 3, 2, 1, lights!

2011-11-23T15:09:00.006-06:00

Columbia College kicked off the holiday season with its 15th annual holiday lighting ceremony at dusk on Friday, Dec. 2 on Bass Commons. Bass Commons is the large lawn facing Rogers Street. After a countdown led by Kim Craig, Student Government Association president, more than 4,500 white lights burst upon the buildings facing Rogers Street. Dr. Gerald Brouder, Columbia College president, said

Roll call

2011-11-16T15:49:00.004-06:00

On 11-11-11, Columbia College in conjunction with hundreds of higher educational institutions in all 50 states commemorated the sacrifices of U.S military personnel who have served by reading the names of the more than 6,300 American casualties of Iraq, Afghanistan and related theaters of operation this past decade. Students, faculty and staff read about 4,000 names in Atkins-Holman Student

Fixed-rate Tuition: Columbia College to lock in tuition rates for five years

2011-11-11T15:33:00.003-06:00

Beginning next academic year, all new Columbia College Day Campus students will have their tuition rates locked in for up to five consecutive years. The program is called Fixed-rate Tuition, and here’s how it will work: New Day Campus students will have their first year’s tuition rate locked in, with an overall tuition rate increase currently estimated at around nine percent. This is not a

Roadmap to success

2011-11-10T15:18:00.008-06:00

Every year, the Administrative Council — the college's senior leadership — creates and approves a key goals update of the college’s overall transformational plan. These goals are like a roadmap, showing where the college has been, where it is now and where it is going. So how is Columbia College doing for the 2011-2012 academic year? Here’s a rundown: GoalsUpdate Increase Day student

Scholarship Day 2011 - 2012

2011-11-04T16:01:00.003-05:00

Every year, Columbia College holds a Scholarship Day competition. The next competitions are scheduled for Dec. 3, 2011; Jan. 21, 2012; and Feb. 18, 2012 on the Columbia College campus in Columbia, Mo. The competition includes a writing exercise and interviews with Columbia College faculty and staff. All new freshmen and transfer students as of fall 2012 are eligible to compete for one of many

11-11-11

2011-11-02T16:30:00.003-05:00

Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, marks the end of perhaps the most traumatic war in human history — World War I. It ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. On 11-11-11, Columbia College in conjunction with about 170 higher educational institutions in all 50 states will commemorate the sacrifices of U.S military personnel who have served by reading the names of the

Columbia College-Fort Drum celebrates fifth anniversary

2011-11-02T15:22:00.005-05:00

Northern New York campus established in 2006. Columbia College-Fort Drum will celebrate five years of educating military and civilian students in northern New York on Fort Drum and in nearby Watertown, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 1- 3 p.m. The celebration will take place at the Fort Drum McEwen Education Center, located at 4300 Camp Hale Road, Fort Drum. Speakers will include Wanda

Who’s looking out for you?

2011-10-25T12:17:00.005-05:00

Todd Fox ’99 doesn’t have a lot of time to talk. “I just landed back in the U.S. and am headed to the Middle East in three days to set up some shows for a client in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha,” he taps out on his smartphone. “Then off to South Africa and Australia." Fox is head of Close Protection Corps, an international security firm specializing in celebrity and executive protection, and he

Winter sports preview

2011-10-19T16:03:00.011-05:00

Fall is many people's favorite time of year — the crisp air, pumpkins and apples, the blaze of color. Not to mention competitive National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) women's and men's basketball. Here's a look at the college's two powerhouse teams: Women's basketball The powerhouse Lady Cougars made the national tournament last season, as they have three years in a row. In

Federal Hall opens with a leadership gift announcement

2011-10-10T08:43:00.004-05:00

To enter Federal Hall, Columbia College’s newest building, you ascend a wide stone staircase into an airy, modern foyer. There’s a glass conference room to the left and offices beyond. This is the new home of the Online Campus. Taking the elevator to the second floor, you walk down a similarly modern corridor with classrooms and other facilities to the right into a — hospital? There are at

Columbia College-Moberly celebrates 15th anniversary

2011-10-05T11:53:00.011-05:00

North central Missouri campus established in 1996. Columbia College-Moberly will celebrate 15 years of educational excellence in northern Missouri on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the Moberly campus located at 101 College Ave., Suite 231. The festivities will include a welcome from Dr. Gerald Brouder, president of Columbia College, remarks from Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson, Moberly Area

God’s name in vain

2011-10-05T11:39:00.001-05:00

Yale law professor Stephen L. Carter lectures on religion in politics Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., Launer Auditorium Stephen L. Carter, a Yale law professor, acclaimed author and leading intellect in law, religion and culture, will lecture on “God’s Name in Vain: Religion in Politics” on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Launer Auditorium on the Columbia College campus. The lecture is free and open

Columbia College lauded as affordable, military-friendly, best in Midwest

2011-09-30T13:53:00.006-05:00

GetEducated.com, GI Jobs, Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report honor college. Columbia College regularly garners accolades from college rating and evaluations services — five in the last few months alone: GetEducated.com for affordability GI Jobs, for military friendliness. The publication specializes in helping current service members and vets transition to well-paying civilian careers.

The great Columbia College grilled cheese challenge

2011-09-28T13:55:00.003-05:00

Dulany Hall, Columbia College’s dining facility, always has good food. Just not quite this good. On Sept. 27, five brave judges from Grossnickle Career Services Center and the Music, Art, Enrollment Management and Public Relations departments sat amidst the pungent fumes of sizzling cheese and bread to judge 16 different teams’ creations. The contest was the brainchild of the student group

Family Day & Homecoming 2011

2011-09-23T18:21:00.004-05:00

Inviting all Christian and Columbia College alumni, family and friends: come on home Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1 Family Day & Homecoming is one of Columbia College’s long-standing traditions. It’s a weekend packed with activities, games, food and entertainment for all. This year’s events start at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 and run into the wee hours of Saturday, Oct. 1. They include:

Springfield, Mo., philanthropist donates $813,000 to Columbia College

2011-09-23T13:12:00.004-05:00

Jim D. Morris, a Springfield, Mo.-based entrepreneur and real estate developer, has donated $813,000 to Columbia College announced Sept. 23 at the Columbia College-Rolla 15th anniversary celebration. Morris made a donation of property in Rolla West, the city’s primary development zone, that will be used for a new Columbia College-Rolla campus to be dedicated next summer. Watch a video of the

Scooter the Cougar helps unveil new Columbia College logo at high school football games

2011-09-21T14:36:00.002-05:00

To the delight of students. “Scooter!” “Hey Cougar over here!” Scooter is a star wherever he goes, but the excited kids at the Friday night Rock Bridge High School football game treated him like royalty. “Scooter! C’mere baby.” Huggable royalty. “Oh yeah,” said one boy after a four, five?-way hug. Scooter was giving and getting quite a few hugs this night, maybe because of the cold

Big Lots CEO contributes award, $25,000 to Columbia College

2011-09-20T13:44:00.009-05:00

Donation and award celebrate Big Lots-Columbia College internship program Steve Fishman, Fortune 500 retailer Big Lots, Inc. Chairman, CEO, and President and a 1974 Columbia College graduate, presented the Columbia College Business Administration Department with a check for $25,000 today on the Columbia College campus. Fishman also presented Dr. Gerald Brouder, Columbia College president, and

State of Columbia College 2011

2011-09-19T17:22:00.004-05:00

President’s biennial speech highlights accomplishments, challenges – as the college unveils a new brand.The proclamation in the lobby of a buzzing Launer Auditorium said it all: “WHEREAS, Columbia College is nationally respected and offers high-quality faculty, a close-knit, student-centered environment and a network of more than 70,000 alumni; and WHEREAS, Columbia College has evolved to serve

Columbia College–Rolla celebrates 15 years with major announcement

2011-09-15T16:22:00.000-05:00

Columbia College–Rolla will celebrate its 15th anniversary Sept 23. College president, Dr. Gerald Brouder, Columbia College–Rolla director, Dr. Greg Stratman, and special guests will attend. Columbia College will also make a major announcement about a development for the Columbia College – Rolla campus. Established in 1992, Columbia College–Rolla was originally an extension of Columbia

Study in paradise

2011-09-02T16:51:00.002-05:00

With top-notch academics such as Dr. Graham HiggsRemember last winter? The mammoth snowdrifts, biting cold, howling wind? This winter could be different. From Dec. 26, 2011, to Jan. 3, 2012, you could be in sunny Costa Rica, taking classes on Costa Rican wildlife, its rainforests and its robust democracy — not to mention touring the vibrant capital, San Jose; the still-active Poás volcano;

Columbia College adds five new sports

2011-08-24T15:09:00.012-05:00

College will double its NAIA sports teams. On Aug. 24, Bob Burchard, director of Athletics and head men’s basketball coach, gathered the faculty, staff and students for a dramatic announcement: Starting in the fall of 2012, Columbia College will double its National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) sports teams by adding women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s

New faces at Columbia College

2011-08-24T14:09:00.009-05:00

The college adds five new faculty members.A new academic year has begun at Columbia College, the college’s 161st, and with the new year has come new faces: Dr. Melanie Johnson-Moxley, philosophy Kelli Schnell, nursing Dr. Ahoo Tabatabai, sociology Dr. Teresa VanDover, education Dr. Seth Warn, computer science Dr. Miranda Wilkerson, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). These

Columbia College 2011

2011-08-23T18:22:00.002-05:00

The new academic year has begun.The calendar might say August, but a new academic year has begun at Columbia College with the annual rituals of moving into the residence halls, meeting faculty, tearful parents, the new student pinning ceremony in Launer Auditorium and the brand-new ribbon ceremony on Bass Commons. During the new student pinning ceremony, each Day Campus student receives a lapel

New degrees, new graduate studies division

2011-08-19T15:38:00.002-05:00

Division of Graduate Studies, new degrees expand college’s reach.Columbia College kicks off the 2011-2012 academic year with the debut of its Division of Graduate Studies and several new degree options, including both an associate and bachelor’s degree in computer information systems and a Master of Arts in Military Studies (MAMS). The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program has

The Joplin tornado

2011-08-11T16:53:00.003-05:00

The afternoon of May 22, 2011, was warm and muggy in Joplin, Mo. That’s not unusual for May. The warm air sucked colder air from the north, creating a huge thunderstorm. That storm became a tornado that touched down just east of the Kansas state line. Damage was minor in rural areas near Joplin, but the tornado intensified and developed multiple vortexes as it ripped through the city's densely