We are honored to host an evening of music and friendship to support Columbus State students traveling to Dresden

Join us April 30th for our Sister Cities Soiree, a special event which celebrates our partnership with the city of Dresden, Germany, and raises money to support Columbus State students traveling to Dresden in 2026.

The event includes open networking time, a brief overview of the Columbus State-Dresden student experience and a special musical performance by Robert Kerr. Robert will feature a mix of musical theater and opera selections, with a special emphasis on works inspired by German cabaret.

Date: Thursday, April 30

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Mitchell Hall, Columbus State Community College

Tickets: $60.

Each ticket includes light appetizers, the opportunity to connect with Columbus State students and faculty and representatives from Dresden Sister City, and the musical performance. Beer and wine is available at a cash bar (credit card payments only).

For those unable to attend the event, donations in support of the Columbus State – Dresden student exchange can be made through PayPal. Donate at this PayPal link.

The Schedule of Events:

6:00 pm: Doors open. Social time with cash(less) bar and complimentary appetizers

6:30 pm: Presentations about the Columbus State and Dresden exchange program

6:45 pm: Musical performance from Robert Kerr

7:15pm: Closing remarks and additional social time

8:00pm: Event ends

Parking Information:

Columbus State charges for parking, about $5 for three hours. Visitors need to pay and submit their license plate through the parking.com app. To make your parking experience easier, download the app before heading to the event.

There are pay-by-the-hour visitor parking lots close to Mitchell Hall (250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215). Visitors should look for signs for visitor parking and parking.com spaces.

Columbus State requires that when you park, your license plate should be visible from the aisle. Backing in or pulling through is prohibited unless you have front plates on your vehicle.

For more information about parking, visit the Columbus State parking website.

Helping Columbus State Students Have a Memorable Educational Experience

In summer of 2026 Columbus State Community College is sending a group of students in STEM and business majors to Dresden for a 10-day stay that is part of an exchange program between CSCC and the Dresden, Germany, based Vocational School for Electrical Engineering and IT (“BSZET”).   

CSCC students will be matched with BSZET student partners, attend classes and labs, tour their partners’ training companies and gain insight into the German workforce development model.

For most of the students, this will be their first opportunity to travel abroad and actively engage with people of a different culture, with a different history and traditions. It will also be an opportunity to learn how much we have in common with the global community. 

Dresden Sister City, Inc. is proud to support the CSCC / BSZET exchange program, and we invite you to be a part of this endeavor. Your participation will help to provide students with profound and meaningful experiences that will have a positive influence in their lives and help shape their future.