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Women's Lacrosse served the Orange County community for a day of giving back

CU Serves day: Concordia students give back and grow together

10/3/2025 - 2 minute read

On Tues. Sept. 23, over 900 students, faculty and staff participated with 28 different organizations for CONCORDIAserves (CU serves) throughout Orange County.

Students find satisfaction in service, work as College Corps fellows

4/26/2024 - 2 minute read

Jed Rufner, sophomore

Jed Rufner’s College Corps experience is focused on climate action as he volunteers at Tanaka Farms. There, he teaches kids about farm etiquette and helps to keep the farm clean. Rufner said, “The whole farm is a very educational environment for people of all ages who are learning about farm life and the various environmental aspects of a farm.” He has enjoyed making an impact on the community through the work he does and being able to teach people about the livestock and crops at Tanaka Farms. Throughout the year College Corps students go to three symposiums and meet with students from other schools who are also helping their communities. Rufner has enjoyed “hearing their perspectives about the program” and “seeing how many students are helping to serve their community.” He concluded and said, “It's something even bigger than us.”

Students serve by cleaning campus Spring 2021

Register now for 3rd annual Concordia Serves!

9/24/2021 - 2 minute read

Calling all Eagles for an opportunity to serve the community! On Tues., Sept. 28, the 3rd annual CONCORDIA Serves event takes over campus for the day, allowing CUI to engage in multiple service opportunities. This event engages students, student groups, staff, faculty, donors, families and alumni to give back to their community; both locally and campus-wide.