Alumni Events

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We encourage you to connect with the College as much as you can. You make our College stronger. 

Join us for our recurring annual events, campus events, and timely celebrations throughout the year. Check back for the latest alumni event details and recaps. 

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Friday

January 31

Homecoming 2025

January 31, 2025 - February 1, 2025

Mark your calendars for Columbia College Homecoming from January 31 to February 1, 2025! Students will participate in Spirit Week leading up to Purple Friday, during which we'll have our faculty-staff basketball game and a home softball game with
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Alumni Weekend 2024 Reflections

  • Class Gatherings
  • Alumni Weekend Brunch
  • Reconnecting with Faculty
  • 50th Reunion Luncheon

Alumni Awards

Each year, during Alumni Weekend, the Alumni Association recognizes four deserving graduates for their distinguished service to Columbia College and the community at large, as well as for any outstanding achievements in their chosen professions.

2024 Recipients

Distinguished Service Award—Emil Burns Mitchell ‘84
Career Achievement Award—The Honorable Deborah "Deb" Brooks Durden ‘83
Outstanding Young Alumna Award—Destine Hicks Lundy ‘18
President's Award—Margaret "Meg" Ward Pace ‘62

Annual Alumni Weekends

Join us for our Alumni Weekend in 2025 from Thursday, April 10, through Sunday, April 13. 

Thursday, April 10:

  • Ariail Club Meeting

Saturday, April 12:

  • Coffee with Retired Faculty and Staff
  • Pop-Up Surcie Shop Open
  • Presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Doll
  • Champagne Brunch and College Updates
  • Reunion Rooms
  • Tour of Campus
  • Alumni Marketplace
  • Art Exhibit
  • Charcuterie Workshop (limited spots available)
  • Open House at the President's Home (Maxwell House)
  • Behind the Scenes of Cottingham Theatre
  • Affinity Group Reunions:
    • SLP
    • Trauma-Informed Education
    • Honors Program
    • Dance Alumni
    • Education Alumni
  • Columbia College Trivia
  • Purple Gavel Society Reception (by invitation)
  • CC Dance Performance
  • Athletics Hall of Fame

Friday, April 11:

  • Class of 1975 Reunion Luncheon
  • Evening Events with Your Class

Sunday, April 13:

  • Church Service
  • Columbia College Day at the Columbia Fireflies