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Women's Lacrosse served the Orange County community for a day of giving back

CU Serves day: Concordia students give back and grow together

10/3/2025 - 2 minute read

On Tues. Sept. 23, over 900 students, faculty and staff participated with 28 different organizations for CONCORDIAserves (CU serves) throughout Orange County.

Carew and Endicott together after a Creative Collective meeting

The Creative Collective welcomes writers

10/3/2025 - 2 minute read

Writing thrives on campus with the Creative Collective, a group that offers an encouraging space to students at any stage in their writing process. The Collective meets every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in The Writing Studio, which is located on the top floor of the Schroeder Library. It is led by writing consultant Julianne “Jules” Carew.

What are Eagles Watching: Fall Edition

10/3/2025 - 2 minute read

As the temperature drops, pumpkin spice lattes return and Halloween is around the corner, many Golden Eagles are choosing to watch movies and television shows that reflect the new season. With answers ranging from nostalgic sit-coms to Halloween classics, students are letting the cooler temperatures and cloudy weather affect what they decide to watch.

ASCUI president Brody Collins outside of CSLD.

Student leaders call students to Christ-centered involvement with “Beyond Measure”

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

“Beyond Measure” is the theme student leaders picked to guide Concordia students through the academic year. It is inspired by Ephesians 3:14-21. Brody Collins, ASCUI president, said, “The leading value for all student leadership is how can we surpass knowledge, which is what it says in the verse, and how can we pursue God in a deeper way.”

Intramurals take the field as flag football kicks off the season

9/19/2025 - 3 minute read

Tuesday nights at Concordia are kicked off with high energy, as students hit the field for intramural flag football. Their season has started with fast plays, loud supporters and campus spirit.

Move With Purpose attendees pose for a picture

Move With Purpose blends fitness and faith

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

Students, faculty and staff now have the opportunity to start their mornings with a workout that strengthens both body and spirit. A new workout class, called Move With Purpose, launched this semester, offering a unique blend of cardio, strength training, music and prayer.

Passport Week introduces students to local favorites

9/19/2025 - 3 minute read

The first week of September, Concordia hosted “Passport Week.” A weeklong series of activities designed to give students new experiences, highlight local spots and get students involved. Each day had a different theme, making the week feel like a “journey” through the community.

A walk through the CU Center: University Operations provides updates on current construction

3/28/2025 - 4 minute read

Over the past eight months, Concordia’s community has watched the demolition and subsequent building of the new CU Center at the heart of campus. Tim Odle, Vice President of University Operations, guided The Courier on a walk-through tour of the construction site, providing important updates and insight on the progress.

Students present a myriad of topics for the President’s Academic Showcase

3/28/2025 - 3 minute read

On Tues., March 25, 30 students spent two hours presenting their personal research projects to faculty, staff, judges and peers. The President’s Academic Showcase offers undergraduates the opportunity to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their choice, under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Leadership lunch explores establishing a reaction of gratitude

3/28/2025 - 2 minute read

On Fri., March 21, the Advancing Women In Leadership (AWiL) Committee held their 6th annual luncheon, which celebrates and promotes the success of Concordia Irvine’s women in faculty, staff and administrative roles.