The traditions of Columbia College connect students with the past as they prepare for the future. These special events bring students together to celebrate the unique relationships they form during their college years.

Galilean Service and Graduation Communion
The Galilean Service is a worship service of Holy Communion, which is held near dusk at the end of Fall Orientation. This time of music and quiet reflection is the first worship service that new students have together. It is intended to unite new students and help them begin the college journey with a spiritual focus. The college journey also ends with a spiritual focus, in a final worship service on the morning of graduation. Graduation Communion is a time for graduating seniors and their families to celebrate and worship together.

Mom's Day
A tradition since 1972, Mom's Day gives Columbia College students the opportunity to share an enjoyable day with their mothers. Held in November, Mom's Day includes an address by a keynote speaker, brunch in the cafeteria, and a variety of other activities.

Dad's Night
Begun in 1968 as Dad's Day, this event has become a special tradition for Columbia College women and their fathers. Held in March, Dad's Night starts with an on campus reception and concludes with a father-daughter dance.

Ludy Bowl
The Ludy Bowl, a football game pitting the seniors and freshmen against the juniors and sophomores, is the much anticipated highlight of Columbia College's Homecoming Weekend. The first Ludy Bowl was held in 1955 to honor Miss Lucille Godbold, a gold medalist in the 1922 Olympics, and a much-loved professor and supporter of Columbia College.

Savory Award
The Savory Award is given each fall in memory of Dr. Jerold "Jerry" Savory, a long-time faculty member and academic leader at Columbia College, greatly admired by students, faculty and staff. Dr. Savory was recognized during his 26 years at the College for his commitment to personal and academic excellence, ethical leadership, spiritual values, and the well-being of the Columbia College community. This award seeks to honor the Columbia College senior woman who most exemplifies the ideals that guided Dr. Savory's life.

Ring Ceremony
During President Guild's administration in the late 1920s, class rings were presented to juniors in a chapel ceremony near the conclusion of the junior year. In 1928, the senior class, in academic cap and gown, and the junior class, in white dresses, marched into chapel singing the Alma Mater. The rings, which symbolized the devoted years of mental, physical, and spiritual development, were then formally presented by the College president. By 1942, it had become tradition for the junior class president to receive her ring first and then assist the College president in distributing the rings to the other class members. The ring ceremony is held annually at a time designated by the class.

Diversity Days
Early in the Spring semester, Columbia College sponsors a series of programs and events intended to highlight issues of diversity. The content of the program ranges from academic offerings to performances and social activities, with the goal of raising awareness and increasing understanding of the similarities and differences that exist within our diverse community.

Follies
Sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa, the Columbia College Follies are original skits presented by students to foster class unity, creativity, and originality. Proceeds from this annual February event go toward ODK scholarships. The first Follies was held in the early 1950s.

Commencement Bibles
One of Columbia College oldest traditions is the presentation of a Bible to each graduating senior, personally signed by members of Columbia College's faculty and staff. Autographing the Bibles has been not only a meaningful activity for members of the Columbia College community, but also an enjoyable social occasion.