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Christ College professors and Lead Pastor reflect on the Advent season, student preparation

12/5/2025 - 4 minute read

Sunday, Nov. 30, marked the first day of the Advent season. Advent is a four-week season of waiting, reflection and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth on Dec. 25. Professors from Christ College and Lead Pastor Quinton Anderson shared what the season of Advent means to them, as well as provided students with advice on how they can reflect and prepare during the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Julia Foote Najera presents her summer research at the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society conference

Concordia partners with UCI to advance training, research ops for engineering students

12/5/2025 - 3 minute read

Ties between the Concordia and UCI engineering departments trace back to the start of the Concordia engineering program in 2021, propelling students into promising careers, including one engineering graduate, Tiffany Carrillo, who completed her master’s at UCI and now works for Boeing.

ASCUI's Concordia Christmas brings joy, snow, and Christmas fun to students, faculty, and the community

Tis’ the season for Concordia Christmas

12/5/2025 - 3 minute read

If you heard joy and jingle bells on campus, you weren’t imagining it. Concordia Christmas came to town on Thurs, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Student Union patio and common lawns.

Concordia student veteran journeys to 2025 SVA Leadership Institute

11/11/2025 - 3 minute read

Concordia student veteran, Nicholas Piazza, was selected to attend the 2025 Student Veterans of America (SVA) Leadership Institute. Piazza, a VA work-study employee and an active member of the Veterans Resource Center, was invited to Washington, D.C. October 15 to 19 to participate in this SVA program designed to cultivate the next generation of changemakers and advocates for student veterans.

Intramural sports are made possible through the hard work of student leaders and referees.

Concordia’s intramural volleyball kicks off its season

11/11/2025 - 4 minute read

Monday and Tuesday nights at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. are kicked off with intramural volleyball, where students come together to connect, compete and just have fun. From the coordinators setting everything up, to the referees keeping it fair, to the players hitting the court, everyone plays a part in what makes intramural volleyball one of Concordia’s favorite traditions.

Families, fun and fall spirit shine at this year’s Fall Family Festival

11/11/2025 - 2 minute read

This year’s Fall Family Festival brought together students, families and staff for an evening of laughter, connection and community. This event, hosted by the ASCUI team, featured a variety of fall-themed booths and activities. From delicious caramel apples and comforting hot chocolate to axe-throwing, bouquet-making and a photo booth, all there to celebrate the fall season and the people who make campus feel like home.

Concordia’s Chemical Society attends ACS Western Regional meeting

11/11/2025 - 2 minute read

Concordia’s American Chemical Society attended the 2025 ACS Western Regional meeting this past week, which is an event that brings together researchers from across California. The ACS was able to introduce others to Concordia, which led to networking and great discussions with students.

Dr. Meier and a few of the researchers a part of the LPLS

Parkinson’s study delivers valuable research opportunities for Concordia students

11/11/2025 - 5 minute read

In summer 2023, the Lifestyle and Parkinson’s Longitudinal Study recruited approximately 75 participants for the first time at Concordia University. Two years later, the study has expanded to serve more than 100 participants diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease from Orange County, providing opportunities for Concordia’s undergraduate students to work as research assistants.

Students taking in the Ducks game from the Concordia student section.

Concordia holds first Presenting Night at Anaheim Ducks game

10/24/2025 - 2 minute read

On Oct. 16, Concordia held its first Presenting Night with the Anaheim Ducks, where the Ducks fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1. However, this night was seen as a win for Concordia. The night included a student section, a section for CONCORDIAserves community partners and advertising for the university throughout the game.

Keep harm away this Halloweekend

10/24/2025 - 2 minute read

As the season of spookiness, costumes, and candy approaches, Halloween plans are being made to attend theme parks, restaurants, and other social spots around campus. Whether you are staying in or going out, there are essential factors to consider to ensure a safe, enjoyable and responsible weekend. In recent years, the phenomenon and term “Halloweekend” has been used to refer to the Halloween festivities that often last all weekend, specifically for college students and young adults.