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Your hub to all Manifest information as Columbia prepares for the big day!

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THURSDAY, MAY 15 | MANIFEST

4 - 9 p.m. | DEPARTMENT SHOWCASES | Campus Wide

FRIDAY, MAY 16 | MANIFEST

1 - 1:30 p.m. | MANIFEST KICK-OFF | Main Lot by Student Center @ 722 S. Wabash

1:30 - 8 p.m. | MAINSTAGE presented by the Student Programming Board + Student Orgs | Main Lot @ 722 S. Wabash

1:30 - 7 p.m. | IMAGINARIUM presented by Events Management Practicum | 9 E. Balbo

12 p.m. – 8 p.m. | THE GARDEN presented by School of Visual Arts | Wabash & 11th St

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | DEPARTMENT SHOWCASES | Campus Wide

MANIFEST FOOTPRINT

  • Main Lot that includes the Mainstage and SPB Activities, on the north side of the Student Center
  • Imaginarium in the L-Lot on Balbo and State
  • Activations in the Garden at Wabash and 11th St
  • 12 Campus buildings along Michigan and Wabash

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Manifest Mission

Manifest is Columbia College Chicago's student driven event that showcases graduating students' work. As an annual tradition and defining ritual, Manifest brings the entire community together to celebrate our creative spirit and develop long-lasting, memorable relationships and connections.

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Manifest 2025 Theme: IMAGINE

Festival Goals

1. Create a sense of belonging within our community through shared experiences within the planning process and culminating festival- an event that is unique to Columbia College Chicago.

2. Empower students to actively hone their academic learning by real-world practice, deepening their knowledge and skillsets through the application of their disciplines.

3. Showcase Columbia talent to industry professionals, launching students towards their careers and creative journeys.