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Become informed, aware and prepared by attending Violent Intruder Training

9/20/2024 - 1 minute read

In partnership with the Irvine Police Department, Concordia’s Campus Safety team will be offering an educational and interactive training experience at 4 p.m. on Tue., Sept. 24 in Denault Auditorium to raise awareness regarding potential violent intruder emergencies.

Dr. Lucas Hatlen discussing the internet with CUI Bono

CUI Bono event explores the ethics of life online

9/20/2024 - 2 minute read

In Good Shepherd Chapel on Sept. 11, Dr. Lucas Hatlen led a CUI Bono event discussing the internet, its history, and how it can be used for both good and evil.

CU Active prepares for highly-anticipated Basecamp at Mammoth Lakes

9/20/2024 - 2 minute read

This upcoming October, CU Active will be taking registered students on its annual Mid-Semester Basecamp trip to Mammoth Lakes. Located in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains, the trip will occur from Oct. 10 to Oct. 13 and will feature plenty of nature-filled activities for the 20 students who are set to participate in this year’s basecamp.

Event Opportunities in the RES Halls

9/20/2024 - 2 minute read

The energy of the residential halls has been renewed as students have returned to campus and settled in. New and exciting events from the Residential Housing Department are always happening throughout the week!

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.