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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.

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.”

Madeline Stokes and Isabel Maldonado shared their experiences being fellows in College Corps.

College Corps Media Day encourages fellows to share stories

4/12/2024 - 2 minute read

On Wed. April 3, Concordia’s #CaliforniansForAll College Corps hosted a media day to have College Corp fellows who participated in the program this year share their stories. The purpose was to demonstrate the difference they have made in their service to the community.

Women’s lacrosse looks to bring home gold

4/12/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia women’s lacrosse have finished the season 9-2 and will be heading to Phoenix, Arizona with the hopes of bringing home the Western Women’s Lacrosse League (WWLL) Division II championship. On Sat., April 13, they will be taking on UC Santa Cruz in the first round of playoffs.

March Student Employee of the Month, Fatima

Fatima Nava named March student employee of the month

4/12/2024 - 1 minute read

The Center for Career & Vocation has recognized Fatima Nava as Student of the Month for March! Nava, a senior, works as a student website developer with the Concordia Web Team. Fatima received a certificate and a gift in acknowledgment of her efforts and was featured on Instagram and in the Career Studio.

Sophia Lourenco, sophomore Biology major, researched antimicrobial properties compared in different honeys against E. coli.

Presenting the President’s Academic Showcase posters and winners

4/12/2024 - 1 minute read

On Tues., March 26, over 20 undergraduate students presented their academic research in the poster session for the interdisciplinary President’s Academic Showcase competition. Over $5,000 in prize money is awarded to the winners and finalists of Tier One for upperclassmen and Tier Two for underclassmen.

Graduating seniors urged to complete First Destination Survey

4/12/2024 - 1 minute read

If you are a graduating senior, you have probably seen or heard about the First Destination Survey, and wondered what it is for.