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Teaching & Learning Summit @ Columbia College

This is a free event, but space is limited
and registration is required to reserve your spot!

Save the dates - April 3 & 4, 2025

Registration Information coming soon!

Join us for Columbia College's 2ndTeaching & Learning Summit!  

Our second Teaching & Learning Summit will feature renowned speaker and author, Erin Gruwell, educator, author, and founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation. We are inviting our campus community, local community members, students and educators, as well as partner colleges from our local region to join us for learning from Erin (and each other) about fostering an educational philosophy that values and promotes diversity, with students at the center.

Find detailed information regarding the schedule below:

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 - 5pm - 8:30pm

  • 5:00pm Free Burritos for Dinner (Buckeye 104)
  • 5:30pm – 7:30pm: Freedom Writers Film Screening (Dogwood Theater)
  • 7:40pm-8:30pm: Behind the Scenes and Q&A with Erin Gruwell & Freedom Writers Team
  • Open Book Signing available after Q&A session

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 - 8am-3pm

  • 8:00am - Check in (Dogwood Theater) & light breakfast (Buckeye 104)
  • 8:45am - Welcome & Logistics (Dogwood Theater)
  • 9:00am - Keynote with Erin Gruwell (Dogwood Theater)
  • 10:30am - Break/Snacks
  • 11:00am - Session with Original Freedom Writer, Tony (Dogwood Theater)
  • 12:00pm - Meet & Greet with Open Book Signing and Lunch (Buckeye 104)
  • 1:15-2:45pm - Educator Workshop with Erin & Tony (Dogwood Theater)
  • 2:45-3:00pm - Closing Remarks & Thanks (Dogwood Theater)