I Am Columbia: The History and the Talent of Columbia College Chicago

Television journalist Bill Kurtis takes us through the history and background of Columbia College Chicago, introducing us to students, faculty, and alumni along the way. Featuring cameos from world-renown talent, including:

FACULTY

Jon Faddis: Artistic Director/Musician, Milt Jackson Award Winner: Chicago Jazz Ensemble

Peter Carpenter: Choreographer, Jeff Award Winner: Lucky Plush Productions

Audrey Niffenegger: Artist/Author: The Time Travelers Wife, Her Fearful Symmetry

Joe Meno: Author, Nelson Algren Literary Award Winner: Hairstyles of the Damned, The Boy Detective Fails, The Great Perhaps

ALUMNI

Janusz Kaminski: Cinematographer, Academy Award Winner: Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan

Bob Teitel: Producer: Soul Food, Men of Honor, Barbershops 1 & 2

Josefina Lopez: Activist/Screenwriter: Real Women Have Curves

Tonya Pinkins: Actress, Tony Award Winner: Caroline, or Change, Jelly's Last Jam

Steve Kmetko: Reporter: QTN World News, E! News Daily

Ozier Muhammad: Photojournalist, Pulitzer Prize Winner: New York Times

Peter Teschner: Film Editor: 28 Days, Charlie's Angels, Borat

Karla Palomo: Financial Reporter: Bloomberg News, Univision, CNN

Len Amato: Sr VP HBO Films/Executive Producer, Emmy Winner: Blood Diamond, Deliver Us from Eva

Jeff Jur: Cinematographer, Emmy Winner: Carnivale, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Dirty Dancing

Nick Charles: Sports Commentator, cableACE Winner: CNN Sports Tonight, Showtime's SHOBox

Genndy Tartakovsky: Animator/Director, Emmy Winner: Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack

Fred Pienkos: Visual Effects Supervisor, Emmy Winner: Enterprise, Lost, Spider-Man 3

With more than 120 academic programs and nearly 12,500 students, Columbia College Chicago is the largest and most diverse private arts and media college in the nation.

Create change. Join us:
http://www.colum.edu/admissions

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[melward21]

i think Columbia is great school! if i still lived in Chicago i would attend!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!

[RedLipstickGalore]

I go there!!! Lol!!!

[totallyhotonj]

I like 3:53.

[snoopy6646]

Just graduated December 09 with Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater with concentrations in acting. I'm F-ing proud to be Columbia.

[kennysntv]

I am Columbia "93

[Tricknast1]

What was the biggest mistake of your life?

[theonetubeofu]

Biggest mistake of my life. Thanks columbia!

[marielle019]

I would love to be able to attend Columbia..I'm just concerned about the cost....

[BlazeProductionFilms]

First to comment!!!

[Johniscool85]

Great promo for my school. good work! Bill Kurtis - best voice ever!