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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 around a statue at the Getty Villa

Students go to the Getty Villa for a cultural Greek experience

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

On Sept. 25, honors students and Professor Clinton Armstrong, Professor of History and Theology, took their annual trip to the Getty Villa in Los Angeles to watch “Memnon.”

Lean On Me brings comfort to grieving students

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

Lean On Me is a student-led grief support group partnered with the Wellness Center. They are entering their third year of bringing a safe space and support to grieving students on campus.

Student group lent a helping hand at the HRC on CONCORDIAserves Day

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

On CONCORDIAserves Day, a group of approximately 20 students and staff members volunteered at the Hub Resource Center in Orange, where they served homeless people in a variety of ways.

California calling: International students choose Concordia

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

On Aug.15, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) welcomed students from around the globe, all bound for Concordia University. These international students arrived at the Lower Quads, eager to embark on their new academic semester in California.

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.

The Concordia Serves group t-shirts on display

Campus community preps for 6th annual Concordia Serves on Sept. 24

9/20/2024 - 3 minute read

The Concordia community will come together for the 6th Annual CONCORDIAserves, formerly known as CUserves, on Sept. 24.

Get involved and prepared at the internship fair!

9/20/2024 - 2 minute read

Are you looking to learn more about a potential career field? Needing to network in order to land a job? Wanting to replenish your resume experience? Look no further than the Internship Hiring Fair at 11 a.m. in the breezeway on Fri., Sept. 27, hosted by Concordia’s Center for Career and Vocation in partnership with the School of Business.

Let’s go clubbing with Phi Epsilon Kappa

9/20/2024 - 2 minute read

Phi Epsilon Kappa, Concordia’s kinesiology fraternity, invites all students who wish to gain more knowledge, growth and opportunities within the healthcare profession. All Concordia students, regardless of their major or career path, are welcome to join!