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Senior FYE Coordinators Grace, Jynelle, and Elise

Senior student leaders in First-Year Experience see success with their final WOW

8/30/2024 - 2 minute read

Concordia’s 2024 Week of Welcome (WOW) introduced nearly 500 new students to campus, with major events running from Aug. 16-23. The entirety of the operation was overseen by the First-Year Experience department, and its leadership team has been carefully preparing these impactful experiences for months.

CUI President's Letter

8/30/2024 - 2 minute read

Dear Students,

Welcome to the start of the 24-25 academic year! The commencement of a new academic year brings anticipation and potential, and I certainly have noticed that our campus is abuzz with excitement.

Students reflect on Concordia’s changing campus with Vision 2025

8/30/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia’s Vision 2025 initiative is long awaited, as it brings two major renovation and construction projects to the heart of campus. Its impact has been felt from the start of the 24-25 academic year, as students, staff and faculty accommodate the new expansive updates to athletic spaces and the beloved CU Center.

New consultants Camille, Matthias, and Ellie in the Writing Studio

The Writing Studio welcomes new voices and a new semester

8/30/2024 - 3 minute read

As papers and assignments start filling up your schedule, one of the best ways to help manage the academic weight is to visit the Writing Studio, found on the top floor of the Schroeder Library. The Writing Studio employs undergraduate consultants from across campus that support the student body with all things writing-related, and this semester, three new voices have been added to the mix.

Concordia kicks off WOW with new student move-in

8/30/2024 - 2 minute read

Embarking upon the new school year, Concordia began Week of Welcome, or WOW, with New Student Move-In on Aug. 16. Amongst the Target bags, tool kits and toilet paper, new freshmen students moved into their new dorms in Chi Rho or Sigma, with the help of other Student Leaders, P.A.L.s and faculty.

The Marine Lab volunteers with touch pool

Earth Week activities emphasize sustainability and “ocean literacy”

4/26/2024 - 2 minute read

On April 22, Concordia and the world celebrated Earth Day and showed their appreciation for the beauty around us. Throughout the week students and faculty at Concordia coordinated different activities to educate and inspire students to take better care of the Earth and celebrate what it has to offer.

Dr. Michael A. Thomas is the fifth president of Concordia.

A letter to students from Dr. Michael Thomas

4/26/2024 - 1 minute read

Dear Students,

It’s been quite an amazing year! You’ve poured yourselves into your classes, presented at the President’s Academic Showcase, dedicated hours to internships and/or clinicals, participated in The Hunt for the Golden Eagle and cheered on the Golden Eagles by filling out the Flight Club. You’ve hung out in Rho Commons, Sigma General and gotten in several workouts in CU Active.

Students enjoy a nighttime fire pit at ABS worship night

ABS gathers for annual beach night

4/26/2024 - 2 minute read

ABS (Athlete Bible Study) gathered for their annual end-of-the-year beach night at CoronaDel Mar last Fri., April 19. Athletes came together for a beach clean-up, food, music, games, bonfire, worship and fellowship.

Students engage with different countries represented at Culture Fest tables

Culture Fest brings students together

4/26/2024 - 2 minute read

Culture Fest was a successful experience for the Concordia community last Wed., April 17. The event is coordinated by Diversity Awareness and only successful through the volunteering of students and culture clubs. This year six groups were represented: Jamaica, Black Student Union, Latino/Hispanic Culture, China, Kyrgyzstan and the U.S.A.

Concordia’s Forensics team with Director of Debate, Sean Nowlan

Forensics team closes successful season, says farewell to debate director

4/26/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia’s Forensics team flourished once again in their 2023-2024 speech and debate season. The students saw great success across various events and tournaments, exhibiting impressive talent and dedication from new and experienced members alike.