Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Mountaintop Experience

Mountains are moving. Students are in Kentucky for spring break to witness mountaintop removal and investigate how it affects the environment and the people of the region. Mountaintop removal is a common practice in the Appalachia region of Kentucky, where … Continue reading

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Sharing French With Everyone

For students in the French Club, community is built through everyday activities. They meet for coffee every Friday, and they plan regular retreats. But one of the club’s main goals is to be involved in the community while promoting the … Continue reading

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Breaking Barriers, Creating Community

The global heartbeat was strong on Concordia’s campus as students from nearly 50 countries came together for the 2012 International Student Organization Festival. The evening’s goal was to break down barriers and create community, says one of the event’s organizers … Continue reading

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Students Attend Interfaith Institute

Concordia’s Better Together interfaith movement got a boost at the National Interfaith Leadership Institute held at Emory University, Atlanta, in mid-January. Concordia was one of only 49 schools selected to attend the institute. Kristi Del Vecchio ’13, Bismarck, N.D., was … Continue reading

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Cobber Love Connection

We’ve all heard it: “Cobbers Marry Cobbers.”  Maybe you’ve swooned, gagged or laughed about the notion of Concordia love. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of believing in Cobber chemistry, you likely know at least one Cobber couple. Like … Continue reading

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Teaching Down Under

For Heidi Michel ’12, Wayzata, Minn., professors at Concordia played a big part in helping her dreams come true. Michel wanted to study in New Zealand, but was afraid she wouldn’t be able to fit the experience in among all … Continue reading

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The Science of Creation

This year, Concordia students and professors have helped to spark conversation about science and religion at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead. Trinity received a “Scientists in Congregations” grant from the John Templeton Foundation and has been facilitating conversations about science … Continue reading

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