In my head, there’s an associative imagery that accompanies the phrase “Art & Culture.” I picture it as this giant, flowy watercolor sensation — vivid, fluid, and difficult to contain. “Art” feels more concrete, bringing to mind murals, statues, and tangible expressions. “Culture,” on the other hand, is abstract and all-encompassing, like the air around […]
Vinnie Ream, Abraham Lincoln,Williams Hall, and Columbia College On January 25, 1871, a statue of Abraham Lincoln was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol rotunda. It was sculpted by a teenage woman, Vinnie Ream, who was the most famous early alumna of the school now known as Columbia College. Then known as Christian College, Ream studied
Columbia College Gifted Collection of Photographs An anonymous donor recently gifted a collection of more than 360 photos taken by world-renowned photographer Bruce Davidson to Columbia College. The photos have an appraised value of $1.2 million, according to Penelope Dixon and Associates of New York. Bruce’s work has been published in The New York Times,
COMMUNITY Watlow Seeks Additional Team Members Watlow, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, announced that its facility in Columbia is currently hiring new operator technicians due to increased demand. The transformation of Watlow’s Columbia plant into one of the company’s Manufacturing Centers of Excellence, which began in 2019, now
COMMUNITY Watlow Seeks Additional Team Members Watlow, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, announced that its facility in Columbia is currently hiring new operator technicians due to increased demand. The transformation of Watlow’s Columbia plant into one of the company’s Manufacturing Centers of Excellence, which began in 2019, now
Burrell Behavioral Health Burrell’s central region has named Megan Steen vice president. Megan is a recent graduate of the MBA program at MU and previously served as Burrell’s director of outpatient services in the region. Her personal time is divided between spending time with her husband and daughter and serving the community. Megan serves with
Burrell Behavioral Health Burrell’s central region has named Megan Steen vice president. Megan is a recent graduate of the MBA program at MU and previously served as Burrell’s director of outpatient services in the region. Her personal time is divided between spending time with her husband and daughter and serving the community. Megan serves with
Giving Back Boys and Girls Club of Columbia Receives Local Support To aid in the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia’s efforts to meet the increased needs of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Miller, Bales & Company held a matching campaign during the month of September to raise funds and awareness for the organization.
Columbia’s universities and colleges share their hopes and plans for the next 10 years. Stephens College By Dianne Lynch, PhD, president Larry Sommers, former president of Harvard University, said a few things worth remembering. My favorite? “Change happens slower than you think it will and then faster than you thought it could.” Welcome to higher
The Women of Excellence awards celebrate exceptional Columbia businesswomen in eight categories — education, finance, health care, hospitality real estate, retail, public service, and professional excellence — who strive to grow in their field, mentor other women, and serve in the community. The finalists for excellence in education are: Dawn Brown Fifth Grade Teacher, Columbia
