Investiture Programming
Join us as we celebrate the investiture of President Shantay N. Bolton and participate in a series of exciting campus-wide events and activations in March. Full investiture programming to be announced.
Please contact us at investiture@colum.edu for any questions you may have about the investiture events.
Notice of filming: Photo and video will be captured during the investiture and event programming. Attendees acknowledge that they may be photographed and recorded in connection with the event and thereby grant permission for their likeness and voice to be included in any advertising or promotional materials produced from this footage without compensation, credit, or other consideration.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Folded Map Project: Screening and Conversation with Tonika Lewis Johnson ’03
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 1:30-3 p.m. CST
Location: Film Row Cinema, 1104 South Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL
Sponsored by the School of Communication and Culture in collaboration with School of Film and Television
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
Renaissance Rising: 135 Years Bold Investiture Ceremony
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: Doors open at 9 a.m.
Ceremony takes place from 10 a.m.-noon at the Student Center
Dress Code: Business Attire
Renaissance Rising: 135 Years Bold Celebration Reception
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Location: Student Center 754 S Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL
Dress Code: Business Attire
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Lakeside Chat With Mayor Brandon Johnson
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: The Hive, 618 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Dress Code: Business Attire
Philip Lassiter Residency Concerts
Date: March 5 - 7, 2026
Time: Sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Location: The Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct. Chicago, IL
Admission: $25
Resident artist Philip Lassiter performs in a pair of residency concerts featuring the Columbia Jazz Ensemble, Fusion Ensemble, and Latin Ensemble. Presented as part of Lassiter’s campus residency, the evening highlights student musicians alongside a GRAMMY Award–winning trumpeter, arranger, and producer in a live club setting.
Other Campus Events, Activities, and Performances
We hope you check out our amazing campus events and performances while you are visiting Chicago! Columbia offers amazing student-centered events including concerts, art exhibitions, industry panel discussions, and film screenings.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Events
Exhibitions
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Toile: A Fashion Process Artifact
This installation centers the garment mockup as a critical product of design thinking.
Location: Fashion Window, 618 S. Michigan Ave.
Sponsored by the School of Fashion
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MoCP at 50: Collecting Through the Decades
Date: January 22 – May 16, 2026
Link: View Exhibition Website
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RE:CONNECT — An Educator’s Exhibition
CPS Teachers’ Art Exhibit celebrating Identity, Relationships, and Community.
Date: February 16 – March 12, 2026
Location: C33 Gallery, 33 E. Ida B Wells
Sponsored by the School of Visual Arts
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School of Visual Arts Staff and Faculty Show
The faculty and staff of SVA come together annually to share their work with the community.
Date: February 13 – March 12, 2026
Location: Glass Curtain, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.
Sponsored by the School of Visual Arts
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Outside the Line
Student exhibition
Date: March 4 – March 30, 2026 (Opening reception is Wednesday, March 4 from 4-6 p.m.)
Location: Hokin Gallery, 623 S. Wabash Ave.
Sponsored by Student Spaces for Art and Collaboration
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THURSDAY, MARCH 5
Events
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Philip Lassiter Residency Concert
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Location: Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Court
Sponsored by the School of Audio and Music
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Outside the Line — Opening Reception
Student exhibition
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Hokin Gallery, 33 E. Ida B Wells
Sponsored by the School of Visual Arts
Exhibitions
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MoCP at 50: Collecting Through the Decades
Date: January 22 – May 16, 2026
Link: View Exhibition Website
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Toile: A Fashion Process Artifact
Location: Fashion Window, 618 S. Michigan
Sponsored by the School of Fashion
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RE:CONNECT — An Educator’s Exhibition
Date: February 16 – March 12, 2026
Location: C33 Gallery, 33 E. Ida B Wells
Sponsored by the School of Visual Arts
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Events
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Vocal Studies Forum/Master Class - MASTER CLASS #6
Date: March 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: The Concert Hall, 1014 S. Michigan Avenue
Sponsored by the School of Audio and Music
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LOMA (Love of Music and Atmosphere) with the Hip Hop Renegades
A project by student Ky Bedford featuring workshops, performances, and vendors.
Date: March 6 – 7, 2026
Time: Friday 12pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-12pm
Location: Dance Center
Sponsored by the School of Theatre and Dance
Exhibitions
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Toile: A Fashion Process Artifact
Location: Fashion Window, 618 S. Michigan
Sponsored by the School of Fashion
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Outside the Line
Date: March 4 – March 30, 2026
Location: Hokin Gallery, 33 E. Ida B Wells
Sponsored by the School of Visual Arts