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Hawaiian dancers performing at a previous luau

Experience the spirit of Aloha Ka Pu’uhonua Hawai’i Club’s 4th annual luau

3/14/2025 - 2 minute read

Ka Pu’uhonua Hawai’i Club is set to host its annual luau on Sun., April. 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Common’s Lawn, just outside of the CU Arena. The event will celebrate Hawaiian culture with traditional food, live music and entertainment.

Actors in the Theatre Department carefully learn various lift sequences to prepare for "Wings".

Storytelling in “Wings” brings the Theatre Department to new heights

3/14/2025 - 2 minute read

As students are nearing the end of the spring semester, Concordia’s Theatre Department is preparing their final production of the year “Wings” written by Arthur Kopit and directed by Tony Vezner. Opening on March 21, “Wings” tells the story of Emily Stilson, a former stunt pilot, as she experiences a life-threatening stroke. Audiences experience an introspective view of how Stilson views the world and her journey with her therapist.

Looking ahead: “Crafting a Savory Resume” workshop

3/14/2025 - 2 minute read

After last week’s full schedule of “Life After College” events, Concordia’s Center for Career & Vocation is still going strong with more exciting upcoming events. Starting at 6 p.m. on Wed., March 26, the Career Studio will be hosting a resume revision workshop titled “Crafting a Savory Resume.”

Marty the Eagle greets students at last year’s Hispanic Leadership Conference

The Hispanic Leadership Conference creates community and brings clarity

3/14/2025 - 3 minute read

On March 19 at 8 a.m. Concordia will be hosting its eighth annual Hispanic Leadership Conference. This free event is open to all high school students and their families who dream of creating a better life through a college education.

Don’t know what to do in the winter? The Courier Staff recommends…

1/17/2025 - 2 minute read

Are you looking for activities to keep you busy during the cooler winter months? The weather isn’t ideal for our favorite beachside pastimes, but thankfully Orange County has much to offer. Here are just a few of our editors’ favorites!

Professors talk about why hip-hop belongs in the classroom

2/23/2024 - 3 minute read

Hip-hop is so much more than just sounds and lyrics. On Tues., Feb. 13, Dr. Bryan Santin led a conversation with UCLA English Professor Dr. Adam Bradley at the Polis Plaza LLC event on the poetics of hip-hop.

Audrey Plechas’ research explored using math to find a winning strategy for Jumbo Pop.

Sciences shine at Academic Showcase poster session

4/8/2022 - 1 minute read

Students donned their business attire and braved a chilly afternoon in the Breezeway on Thurs., Mar. 31 to present their posters for the 2022 President's Academic Showcase.

Students presented research and findings on a variety of topics; they worked solo or in teams of two, three or four. The poster session enabled students to deliver short recaps of their research followed by Q&As with their audiences. Many students attended the session along with faculty and staff members.

CU Judo practices in the Performing Arts Annex

Join CU Judo

4/8/2022 - 2 minute read

On March 24, the CU Judo club held one of their many training sessions in the Performing Arts Annex where the students learned and performed different martial arts techniques.

Debate team on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Awe-inspiring performance places CUI Forensics second in the nation

4/8/2022 - 3 minute read

CUI’s forensics team placed second at the National Christian College Forensics Invitational that took place from Fri. March 18 through Sun. March 20 in Virginia on Liberty University’s campus.

Group photo of the Americana Ensemble group

Americana Ensemble Spring Concert

3/18/2022 - 1 minute read

The Americana Ensemble concert is Fri., April 1, at 7 p.m. It will be located in the Borland-Manske Center in the Charlie and Ling Zhang Orchestra Hall, and is free to attend!

Director and Music Department Chair, Dr. Tom Mueller said, “The ensemble rehearses once a week and members prepare outside of that rehearsal to learn their parts.” He added, “It’s like a bluegrass band or jazz group, but some people may have solos, a fiddle or guitar solo may just happen in the middle of a piece. There’s lots of variety from instruments and voices.”

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