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Martin Luther King Jr. is an important American civil rights leader who is well-known for his campaigns and “I have a dream” speech. YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday to honor his life. Martin Luther King Jr. Day originally began with a campaign for his birthday to become a holiday to celebrate his accomplishment. It is held on the third Monday of January every year. Events in DC Martin Luther King Memorial The National Park Service will place a wreath on Jan. 20, 2014, in observance of the birthday anniversary for Dr. Martin Luther King, [...]

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  Columbia College will have a Thanksgiving Potluck. Who? : All Columbia College students, faculty, and staff members What? : Thanksgiving Potluck When? : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Morning : 12:00 - 1:30 pm (Fairfax Campus, Centreville Extension, and Silver Spring Extension) Evening : 6:30 - 7:00 pm (Fairfax Campus and Centreville Extension) Where? : Morning: Auditorium (Fairfax Campus): Classroom (Centreville): Classroom (Silver Spring) Evening: Room B (Fairfax Campus): Classroom (Centreville) Why? : It's Thanksgiving! The Origin of Thanksgiving: The pilgrims, who left Plymouth, England and arrived in the New World, reaped a bountiful harvest the following summer after spending a harsh New [...]

We invite you to share a special moment as we celebrate our 14th Anniversary with a variety of programs. on Thursday, October 17th at Columbia College Fairfax Campus 8300 Merrifield Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 206-0508 Your presence is gift enough!

  Join our fun field trip to National Book Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2013 on the National Mall in Washington D.C., rain or shine. ALL ESL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME! We will meet at the Columbia College Fairfax Campus on Saturday, September 21st, at 9:30AM and depart for the Festival at 10AM. The 13th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will feature authors, poets and illustrators in several pavilions focused on everything from children’s books to biographies, novels, history, science fiction and more. We can meet and hear firsthand from our favorite poets and authors, get books signed, hear special [...]