what’s here

The Student Center has notable features in several rooms and spaces. Each meeting room and study room is equipped with TVs including the Mersive Wireless Collaboration System prepared for your next presentation. All you need is to connect to the correct Student Center WiFi and download the Solstice App on your laptop or mobile device. For more information, check out this guide for setting up Mersive.

Artwork by alumna Stefanie Garland

The murals spell out Kwe’ Ke’ Wesh with translates directly as “love medicine” in the Patawotomi (indigenous to the area) language. The flower and color motif is based on flowers indigenous to the Chicago area and are painted in the folkloric style of Oxcart painting rooted in the artist’s Costa Rican heritage.

View of students on the first floor from the second floor lounge

The CODE Diversity Job Expo hosted by the Career Center

dining

FOOD COURT
The Student Center offers a 200+ seating area with a variety of dining options. Healthy alternatives are included as well as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

DINE WITH US
Frannie’s Cafe can assist event planners with dining options and catering services for your next event. Contact Vincent DiVincenzo (vince@franniesbeefandcatering.com) and Russell DiVincenzo (russ@franniesbeefandcatering.com) via email.

FITNESS and wellness

FITNESS CENTER
Kinema Fitness and Columbia College Chicago have partnered together to provide students, staff, and faculty an opportunity to inspire a fitness and overall wellness journey. The Efroymson Family Fitness Center offers fitness professionals and coaches to assist your experience.

REFLECTION SPACE
Right next door to the Fitness Center you will find our meditation and prayer room. Upon walking in, we have cubbies available for any belongings to store while utilizing the space. We also have sinks and a foot bath in the first room. The lights are adjustable to suit your needs.

WORK SPACES

STUDY ROOMS
Located on the 4th floor, the Study rooms are ready for use to students who are looking to focus on classwork or upcoming projects.

MUSIC PRACTICE ROOMS
The Sabloff Family Music Practice Rooms are equipped with Wenger Virtual Acoustic Environment (VAE) that offer nine acoustical simulations ready to record a new track.

LOUNGE SPACES
Notable featured spaces in the Student Center include a multitude of lounge spaces. In the game lounge, you will find pool and ping pong tables to enjoy and unwind. The Career Center Lounge is located just outside of the Career Center office where help for resumes or cover letters is offered. Study lounges on the second, third and fourth floors are available to focus on coursework or projects.

collaborators

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DEPARTMENTS
Columbia College Chicago departments such as the Makerspace, Student Organizations and Leadership, the Career Center, Student Communications and New Student Programs are now located in the Student Center. These collaborators are committed to providing students guidance and support with any project and goal in mind.