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A walk through the CU Center: University Operations provides updates on current construction

3/28/2025 - 4 minute read

Over the past eight months, Concordia’s community has watched the demolition and subsequent building of the new CU Center at the heart of campus. Tim Odle, Vice President of University Operations, guided The Courier on a walk-through tour of the construction site, providing important updates and insight on the progress.

The Writing Studio staff presents, participates and celebrates at SoCal conference

3/28/2025 - 2 minute read

On Sat., March 22, Concordia’s on-campus Writing Studio staff traveled down to San Diego to attend the 2025 Southern California Writing Center Association (SoCal WCA) Conference, hosted by Point Loma Nazarene University.

Students present a myriad of topics for the President’s Academic Showcase

3/28/2025 - 3 minute read

On Tues., March 25, 30 students spent two hours presenting their personal research projects to faculty, staff, judges and peers. The President’s Academic Showcase offers undergraduates the opportunity to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their choice, under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

The countdown begins as a twelve hour TikTok ban raises questions about media and government

2/7/2025 - 3 minute read

Over the past several years, the United States government has debated whether the potential risks of TikTok warrant nationwide action.

Marchers used signs to express their pro-life messages.

Eagles4Life represents Concordia Irvine at national March for Life

2/7/2025 - 3 minute read

Late last month, Concordia’s Eagles4Life club sent three students across the country to Washington D.C. to participate in the national March for Life.

The Schroeder Library unveils the newest resources and upcoming events

1/17/2025 - 3 minute read

What else can the Schroeder Library offer you? Beyond study spaces, there are book clubs, games, events, and more to look forward to!

As fires ravage Los Angeles County, Concordia’s community responds

1/17/2025 - 6 minute read

Concordia's community bands together in response to the LA fires

Students enjoy creative conversation in the Creative Edge lounge

Open-mic arts event unites campus creatives

12/6/2024 - 2 minute read

Poets, musicians, dancers and visual artists alike gathered on the evening of Tues., Nov. 19 for a “music, mocktails and muses” event in the Creative Edge Living Learning Community. The two Resident Assistants behind this collaborative event sought to create an open and welcoming space for creative people of all types to share and celebrate their work.

Jazz Ensembles Fall Concert features dedicated musicians and incredible directors

11/8/2024 - 3 minute read

The Concordia Jazz Ensemble’s Fall Concert is set to hit the stage on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borland-Manske Center Charlie and Ling Zhang Orchestra Hall. It is going to be an evening filled with dynamic performances and a variety of jazz styles, featuring the Concordia Jazz Combo and the Concordia Jazz Orchestra, led by Associate Professor and Director of Music Education, Christian Hauser and Adjunct Professor Len Montgomery. The ensembles will perform an eclectic range of pieces, each carefully selected and arranged to showcase the talents of Concordia’s jazz musicians.

Attendees at the 2023 Fall Family Festival

Fall Family Festival tonight! Time to get excited!

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

Concordia University’s Fall Family Festival, a much-anticipated tradition on campus, is set to bring together students, families and alumni for an evening of fun tonight from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Organized by the Student Activities and Alumni and Family Relations coordinators, the Fall Family Festival promises an exciting blend of Fall activities for families to experience the warmth of Concordia’s close-knit community.

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