Columbia Students Host Concert too Benefit Textbook Assistance Program
CHICAGO – Columbia College Chicago students are organizing a benefit concert on November 16th at HAUS (623 S. Wabash Ave.) to raise funds for the Columbia Textbook Assistance scholarship (CTAS) program, providing crucial textbook support for fellow students. The event will feature performances by Mike DFG and Nate Vintage.
CTAS addresses a notable financial burden for manny Columbia students, offering assistance with the rising cost of course materials. According to program organizers, the concert aims to bolster the program’s resources and ensure continued access to textbooks for students in need. All proceeds from the event,including donations and sales of “Slice Price Cards” - unlimited buy-one-get-one pizza cards from Domino’s – will directly benefit CTAS.
students Michael Markham and William Brown are spearheading the fundraising effort, building on the success of previous CTAS initiatives. “next year, we plan to bring the haunted house back – bigger and better,” Markham stated, referencing a previously popular fundraising event.
Students seeking to donate or request materials can contact CTAS at ctas@colum.edu or visit the CTAS bookshelf on the second floor of the Student Center. monetary donations can also be made online at https://giving.colum.edu/s/1871/cf22/crowdfunding.aspx?sid=1871&gid=2&pgid=1782.
