Monthly Archives: April 2012

Craft Inauguaration Celebrated

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Concordia College

During his inaugural address, Dr. William J. Craft described Concordia as a communal act of faith, “a heritage not to barricade or to give away, but to cultivate so that our graduates become responsibly engaged in the world.” Craft was … Continue reading →

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Concordia to Inaugurate 11th President

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Concordia College

“The Liberal Arts in a Global Age” will be the theme for a weekend of events surrounding the inauguration of Dr. William J. Craft as the 11th president of the college. The celebration begins with chapel at 9:20 a.m. Friday … Continue reading →

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A Take on Risk

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Concordia College

Registering for Dr. Dawn Duncan’s “Film and Literature” class definitely exceeded students’ expectations. They had no idea they would become filmmakers themselves. None of the 22 students were film majors or had any experience beyond high school video projects. “When … Continue reading →

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Laugh Well, Live Well

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Concordia College

Need a good laugh? Doing so may help you weather disagreements. Use of benevolent humor in conflict leads to greater relationship satisfaction, says student researcher Britney Johnson ’12, Chaska, Minn. Johnson was one of 165 students who shared their success … Continue reading →

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More Than 50 Featured in ‘Fidelio’

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Concordia College

This weekend’s performance of Beethoven’s “Fidelio” by the Fargo-Moorhead Opera promises to be memorable. It is Beethoven’s only opera. It has not been performed in the community since 1983. And it features more than 50 Cobbers. Concordia is traditionally well … Continue reading →

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State Collegiate Sweepstakes Award Named for Cindy Larson-Casselton

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Concordia College

After dedicating two decades to leading the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association, Cindy Larson-Casselton, associate professor of communication studies and theatre art, decided to step aside as the organization’s executive director. What Larson-Casselton didn’t expect was the gratitude the organization would … Continue reading →

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Investment Club Offers Real-World Experience

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Concordia College

Concordia’s newest organization is not a club – it’s an investment. Thanks to a generous gift from Steve Scheel, CEO and chairman of Scheels, students will have a chance to make real investments in the market. Students from any major … Continue reading →

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Student Research Earns Oxford Praise

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Concordia College

Three Concordia students have won praise for researching bacteria that cause meningitis as part of an international collaboration led by scientists at Oxford University, United Kingdom. Their goal is to find a new vaccine to fight the infection. Working alongside … Continue reading →

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