Page 26 - Columbia College Chicago Student Handbook 2024-2025

24 personally, professionally, and artistically. The SOC offers various workshops, provides funding for student organizations, encourages communication and collaboration among student organizations, and develops partnerships with various campus departments. The SOC meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Student Center. Student Athletic Association (SAA) www.colum.edu/renegades SAA provides opportunities for Columbia students to develop their physical, social, organizational, emotional, and competitive skills. The club sports teams, known as the Renegades, play a variety of sports in intercollegiate, social, and club leagues. Furthermore, the Renegades offer students another opportunity to build professional networks and enhance their social support systems. All teams are established and managed by students. 754 S. Wabash Ave. | 2nd Floor (312) 369-7877 www.colum.edu/makerspace A student-centered MakerSpace that encourages and supports student creativity outside of a classroom setting. With a variety of tools, materials, and workshops, we offer a large, comfortable, and dynamic space for students to build their body of work. MakerSpace STUDENT CENTER 754 S. Wabash Ave. (312) 369-8000 studentcenter.colum.edu studentcenter@colum.edu The Student Center is the central hub for our vibrant campus community; inviting collaboration, innovation, and versatility. Stop by to grab a bite to eat, relax between classes, or to catch up on classwork. The Student Center is home to several campus offices, such as the MakerSpace, Student Organizations and Leadership, New Student Programs, and the Career Center. Located on the 4th floor of the Student Center, the Fitness Center is a fully-equipped gym facility with locker rooms, showers, and professional coaching for any fitness or wellness need. Right next door to the Fitness Center is a Reflection Space, dedicated to meditation and prayer, with a front room to store belongings and to utilize the sinks or foot bath. The Student Center hosts a variety of programs and activities that value wellness, culture, diversity & inclusion, collaboration, and creative expression.