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Freshmen score big wins at the Jannese Davidson tournament

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

Over mid-semester break, the Concordia Forensics Team had a remarkable showing at their 11th annual Jannese Davidson tournament. This tournament is an event dedicated to honoring the life of Jannese Davidson, a former speech competitor and coach at Concordia.

Students pose for a picture at Common Ground Connection Night.

Students engage in new Bible study “Common Ground”

10/25/2024 - 3 minute read

Abbey west launched a new curriculum for their on-campus Bible studies titled “Common Ground.” Though using curriculums isn’t something new for abbey west’s Bible studies, “Common Ground” was specifically written by familiar faces for Concordia students.

Concordia Intramurals: A chance to play, connect and thrive

10/25/2024 - 1 minute read

All students are welcomed and encouraged to join Concordia’s intramural program. Intramurals are a free, student-leadership-based program that involves students getting together and competing in different types of sports, such as volleyball, basketball, flag football and soccer. Intramurals work to bring all kinds of students together, whether you are a commuter, freshman, athlete, theater or art student and anything in between.

Leadership from BSU and Nuestra Voz recap Unity Week

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia celebrated its annual Unity Week from Sept. 16-20, with events like the Unity Week Kickoff, Cultural Club Showcase, Wings Wednesday and a special Unity Talk in Friday’s chapel by Ms. Mo. This week helped to highlight the importance of unity on campus and beyond.

Students gather around a statue at the Getty Villa

Students go to the Getty Villa for a cultural Greek experience

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

On Sept. 25, honors students and Professor Clinton Armstrong, Professor of History and Theology, took their annual trip to the Getty Villa in Los Angeles to watch “Memnon.”

Lean On Me brings comfort to grieving students

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

Lean On Me is a student-led grief support group partnered with the Wellness Center. They are entering their third year of bringing a safe space and support to grieving students on campus.

Student group lent a helping hand at the HRC on CONCORDIAserves Day

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

On CONCORDIAserves Day, a group of approximately 20 students and staff members volunteered at the Hub Resource Center in Orange, where they served homeless people in a variety of ways.

California calling: International students choose Concordia

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

On Aug.15, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) welcomed students from around the globe, all bound for Concordia University. These international students arrived at the Lower Quads, eager to embark on their new academic semester in California.

Students gather in President Thomas’s backyard

Civil dialogue flourished at VP debate watch party

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

On Tuesday evening, Oct. 1, over fifty students gathered alongside faculty and staff in President Michael Thomas’ backyard for a live watch party of the Vice Presidential debate between Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. As attendees snacked on chicken tenders, sliders and s’mores, they enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions and engage in respectful discussion in preparation for Election Day.

Time to prepare for the grad school fair

10/4/2024 - 2 minute read

If you have ever considered pursuing a graduate degree after leaving Concordia, now is the time to have your concerns resolved and questions answered! On Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., students have the opportunity to browse a wide selection of grad school options from across the nation.