Monthly Archives: November 2011

Concordia Christmas Concert Preview

A new era of change and celebration for Concordia College provided Artistic Director of the Concordia Christmas Concert, Dr. RenĂ© Clausen with inspiration for this year’s concert, ”Today Heaven Sings.” Purchase tickets to this year’s concert.  

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A Global Thanksgiving

International students came together this Thanksgiving to put their own flair on the traditional holiday. More than 20 students from more than 10 countries had a turkey dinner with all the fixings in the King Intercultural Center. The event was … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes: The Christmas Concert Mural

The Concordia Christmas Concert Mural is coming together this week. A team of workers is using wallpaper glue to affix images to each panel. The panels are then being installed in Memorial Auditorium where they will provide the backdrop for … Continue reading

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Celebrate Give to the Max Day

Today, gifts have MAXimum impact. Give to the Max Day is a 24-hour giving event for Minnesota nonprofits. Organizations are in friendly competition with each other for prizes. The college or university with the most money raised today will receive … Continue reading

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Extra Performance to Benefit Dorothy Day Food Pantry

In response to two sold-out weekends of performances, the Concordia Theatre announces a special sing-along performance of the classic rock ‘n’ roll musical “Grease.” The public is invited to dust off their vocal cords and join the cast in singing … Continue reading

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Honoring Our Own

Among the 21.8 million military veterans in the United States are some of Concordia’s own. Below are the stories of three students who served in different military branches, in different places, in different roles. What unites them as Cobbers and … Continue reading

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Christmas Concert Tickets on Sale

Get in the holiday spirit with the Concordia Christmas Concert! Tickets are on sale now. The 85th annual Concordia Christmas Concert “Today, Heaven Sings” will be performed in Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College: Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. … Continue reading

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Conducting for the Head and Heart

The current fall tour of The Concordia Orchestra is the debut of Foster Beyers as only the third conductor in the 40-year history of the ensemble. To celebrate this occasion, Beyers has chosen to perform compositions from some of his … Continue reading

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