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Detail of the campus prayer wall for the victims of the fires PC: Rebekah Michel

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

1/17/2025 - 6 minute read

Departments and individuals across Concordia's campus respond to the devestating fires in LA County.

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!

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.

Grow academically and personally with the President’s Academic Showcase

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

The sign-up window for Concordia’s annual President’s Academic Showcase of Undergraduate Research is officially open! If you have a desire to dive deep into your discipline, explore innovative research and work one-on-one directly with a faculty member, consider competing this spring!

Students engage with graduate program advisors

Concordia graduate school fair presents choices, options to explore

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

On Oct. 16, Concordia hosted more than 20 schools from across the country in a graduate school fair to help inform and equip students who are considering furthering their education. During the fair, admissions counselors, department heads and current grad students offered their perspectives on why someone should consider attending a graduate program.

Leadership from BSU and Nuestra Voz recap Unity Week

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia celebrated its annual Unity Week from Sept. 16-20, with events like the Unity Week Kickoff, Cultural Club Showcase, Wings Wednesday and a special Unity Talk in Friday’s chapel by Ms. Mo. This week helped to highlight the importance of unity on campus and beyond.

Students gather in President Thomas’s backyard

Civil dialogue flourished at VP debate watch party

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

On Tuesday evening, Oct. 1, over fifty students gathered alongside faculty and staff in President Michael Thomas’ backyard for a live watch party of the Vice Presidential debate between Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. As attendees snacked on chicken tenders, sliders and s’mores, they enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions and engage in respectful discussion in preparation for Election Day.

Time to prepare for the grad school fair

10/4/2024 - 2 minute read

If you have ever considered pursuing a graduate degree after leaving Concordia, now is the time to have your concerns resolved and questions answered! On Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., students have the opportunity to browse a wide selection of grad school options from across the nation.

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