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Concordia students writing Easter letters

College Corps writes Easter letters to teens and children

3/22/2024 - 2 minute read

With Easter around the corner, Concordia’s #CaliforniansForAll College Corps fellows hosted an Easter service event on Mon., March 18. College Corps invited students to write encouraging letters and Easter wishes to teens and children receiving treatment and education at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. The event took place on the Student Union Patio from 11 to 1 p.m.

Concordia hosts the ‘Great Conversation’ at virtual humanities conference

3/22/2024 - 3 minute read

On Sat., March 16, student scholars from across California gathered for Concordia’s annual Questions that Endure Virtual Undergraduate Conference to spend the day participating in the ongoing Great Conversation of the liberal arts.

Mark your calendar! Life After College Week is coming up

2/23/2024 - 4 minute read

Looking for a job after graduation? Interested in developing crucial career-building skills? You’re in luck! The Department of Student Success is putting on a large-scale, high-profile series of events the week after mid-semester break, from March 4 to 8, to help prepare students for their lives after college.

Professors talk about why hip-hop belongs in the classroom

2/23/2024 - 3 minute read

Hip-hop is so much more than just sounds and lyrics. On Tues., Feb. 13, Dr. Bryan Santin led a conversation with UCLA English Professor Dr. Adam Bradley at the Polis Plaza LLC event on the poetics of hip-hop.

Deborah Lee, Accreditation Liason Officer

Incoming WSCUC visit!

2/23/2024 - 1 minute read

From March 6 through 8 a committee from WSCUC will visit and review Concordia’s campus and curriculum to ensure that the institution is up to standard and cultivating informed and well-rounded students.

Wagner and Winchel with first place trophies.

Freshman and senior team up for success in CUI Forensics

2/23/2024 - 3 minute read

Hudson Winchel, freshman, and Benjamin Wagner, senior, have joined forces on Concordia’s Forensics team, and their partnership has yielded many positive outcomes this speech and debate season. Each has several awards to their name, and together, they are currently ranked third in the nation in NPDA (National Parliamentary Debate Association) debate with a 5/1 win-loss ratio.

Gotcha players with their Hunt issued water guns

Gotcha! unites students in water-gun fun

2/23/2024 - 2 minute read

Gotcha! is back this year and in full effect. The exciting game around campus is bringing students together as they engage in playful competition for the third year in a row. Helping students unwind before Spring Break, the game started Mon., Feb. 12 and ends Fri., Feb 23.

President Thomas speaking with students on campus

ASCUI hosts open forum with Dr. Michael Thomas

2/23/2024 - 3 minute read

On Feb. 14, ASCUI hosted an open forum with Concordia’s president, Dr. Michael A. Thomas at Denault Auditorium from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This forum allowed an opportunity for students to ask questions as well as for Thomas to address student concerns.

RAD self-defense instructors and students

Campus Safety hosts RAD training for women

2/23/2024 - 2 minute read

Campus Safety hosted a free four-part Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training series forwomen. RAD is a program focused on instilling life saving knowledge to reduce risk and harm of rape or abduction. The course consisted of three full lectures followed by a hands-on portion to put skills into practice.

RES seeks servant leadership in RA applications

2/9/2024 - 3 minute read

Student leadershipt position applications are open, interviewing and accepting through Fri., Feb. 16. Among the many valuable roles, RES is looking for dedicated Christ-oriented students to assist in residential life.