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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.

Dr. Soper leads CUI Bono on “What is humanity?”

2/25/2022 - 2 minute read

Have you ever stopped and wondered in the midst of your very existence what truly makes you, you? More specifically, have you ever wondered what truly makes us human? Well, Dr. Rod Soper of the Concordia Biology department certainly has. On Feb. 22, Soper booked a full house to discuss the age-old question: What is humanity?

CUI’s MCAA program transformed my career: Dusty Buell’s story

2/11/2022 - 3 minute read

Career paths can take on many forms. For some it is a straight shot to being what you always wanted to be. For others, it is a course full of twists and turns. Choosing what you want to do for the rest of your life is really quite scary when you have no safety net to fall back on.

We all hear the saying that if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life. For some of us, we don’t know what we love until we see it and feel it. For me, athletics was the one thing that I was passionate about. I studied different professional players, and learned the intricacies of sports that I didn’t even play because I was fascinated by the strategy.

The Concordia Debate Team places second overall at their weekend tournament

CUI Forensics ranks second at home tournament

2/11/2022 - 2 minute read

On Sat., Jan. 29 through Sun., Jan. 30, the Forensics Team ranked second overall at the Jannese-Davidson memorial tournament hosted by CUI.

Jannese-Davidson, for whom the tournament was named after, was a former speech and debate competitor and coach for Concordia. In response to her legacy, Brody Rezen, a freshman on the debate team, said, “Jannese Davidson was a good woman. I believe she upheld the best values of Concordia. I am honored to uphold those same values today. Go Eagles!”

Michael Antonovich founds JustGo as a competitor to the quick grocery delivery service industry

JustGo delivery app illustrates entrepreneurial skills actions

2/11/2022 - 3 minute read

At 22, Michael Antonovich, a senior majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, is the business owner of the newly-developed company JustGo. "JustGo is an on-demand grocery platform, facilitating door-step delivery of groceries and other home essential items for the suburban market,” said Antonovich. The development of the JustGo Delivery app started six months ago, and has been operating for four months.

Student presents her showcase work to professors and experts in the field.

President’s Academic Showcase- Sign-ups end today!

1/21/2022 - 1 minute read

Students! Are you ready for an academic research competition that includes cash prizes, course credit and one-on-one time with a staff mentor? Today, Jan. 21, is the last day to sign up for this competition; Concordia’s annual President’s Academic Showcase of Undergraduate Research.

Faith McKinney, right, seated next to Professor Kit Nagel in a photo from 2018 before the previous Around-The-World-Semester ®

Concordia study abroad director loves her job to the Moon and back

11/19/2021 - 1 minute read

Imagine enhancing your on campus Concordia education with a semester in England, a fulfilling mission trip, or even an Around-the-World Semester.® The Courier sat down with Faith McKinney, Senior Director, Moon International Center to learn more about future study abroad opportunities as well as how McKinney mixes her love of travel with her passion for working with students.

One of the many fish and tanks at the Marine Lab

Come sea the Marine Lab

10/15/2021 - 2 minute read

The Marine Lab, located in Founders Hall 100, is a great place to volunteer because it has a plethora of diverse knowledge to offer, looks good on a resume and delivers waves of joy to those who volunteer.

The Heritage Garden team led service during CU Serves

A sage time to serve in the Heritage Garden

10/15/2021 - 2 minute read

The Concordia Heritage Garden is a student-maintained five-acre garden for produce, education, research and beekeeping. With a mission of leadership, learning and service, the Heritage Garden provided a landscape for students to cultivate during CU Serves.

Student Jacqueline Samples presents at the 2016 Academic Showcase.

2017-2018 President's Academic Showcase is Officially Underway

10/20/2017 - 1 minute read

The 15th annual President’s Academic Showcase is just around the corner. Up to three units of credits can be earned as well as over $5000 in prizes!