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24th Annual Gala of Stars looks to support student scholarships, celebrate 50 years of CUI

4/24/2026 - 2 minute read

The Gala of Stars, Concordia’s annual fundraising event, is happening Sat., April 25. This is the 24th time the event has been held, but this year is special as it marks the start of the 50th anniversary celebrations.

Intramural Sports conclude an exciting season

4/24/2026 - 1 minute read

The intramural sports at Concordia are concluding an exciting season of games. Over the course of the school year, intramural sports provide students with an outlet for pursuing their athletic interests without committing to the demands of being a student athlete.

Concordia Handbells prepare the new work Inscriptions for Carnegie Hall

Handbell groups prepare for concert and tour

4/24/2026 - 2 minute read

Handbells at Concordia are preparing for two exciting events– their end-of-year concert on Fri. May 1, and for Concert Handbells, the Music Department’s USA 250 tour to Carnegie Hall in New York.

LLCs foster community, artistic expression and civic engagement

3/27/2026 - 4 minute read

Concordia is home to three Living Learning Communities (LLCs) in the Upper Quads: Bella Amore, Creative Edge and Polis Plaza. With housing applications open, now is the time to get to know these communities and decide where to live next year. The Courier interviewed the three Faculty in Residence Professors of the Living Learning Communities to get to know their communities better.

Line dancing club gains traction at Concordia

3/27/2026 - 2 minute read

Joining a club can be the perfect way to get involved on campus, and God’s Country Club may very well introduce you to your new favorite hobby. Run by Cal O’Flanagan and Heidi Bishop, the club teaches line dancing and swing dancing on different nights throughout the year.

Advancing Women in Leadership hosts 7th annual luncheon

3/16/2026 - 2 minute read

On March 6, Concordia’s Advancing Women in Leadership Task Force held its 7th annual luncheon, bringing together women from a variety of campus leadership roles to share in a time of community and fellowship over a good meal. The title of the conference this year was Beyond Measure: Lessons from the Outdoors and featured a presentation by Business professor Dr. Yi Schuler on her recent experiences in mountaineering.

Career Studio offers opportunities in College Corps and internships

2/20/2026 - 2 minute read

The Career Studio is offering some exciting opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year. College Corps applications are now open until April 1. This program pairs scholarships with volunteering and allows students to earn money to fund their education through working for a partner organization.

How to get ready for Dorm Dibs

2/20/2026 - 2 minute read

Dorm Dibs, Concordia’s annual system for choosing roommates and housing for the upcoming school year, is changing this year and the information night on March 17 at 8:30 pm in Rho Commons is here to help. The official housing application on StarRez opens March 2. There will also be an info night for Living Learning Communities on March 9 at 5:30 pm.

Sign-ups are open for Basecamp trip to San Diego

1/23/2026 - 2 minute read

Basecamp is headed to San Diego, and sign-ups are now open in CU Rec! The trip will take place over spring break, from Feb. 23 to 27. The five-day trip costs $150 to attend, and spots are limited. Registration closes, and payment is due by Feb. 23, the first day of the trip.

Student leadership applications are open until Feb. 2

1/23/2026 - 2 minute read

Applications for student leadership positions for the 2026-2027 school year are now open on Handshake, Concordia’s job finder platform, until Feb. Positions are available in a variety of roles and many are paid positions.

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