Monthly Archives: May 2012

Larson Presents on Undergraduate Research

Concordia is devoted to undergraduate research. Dr. Susan Larson recently had the opportunity to encourage other institutions to improve their research programs at a Council on Undergraduate Research press club event in Washington, D.C. Larson is a co-author of “Characteristics … Continue reading

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Reaching New Heights in Leadership

Next year’s student leaders are going to new heights to prepare for fall. The high ropes course is one element of a two-week program for the 24 participants, who all hold campus leadership positions for the 2012-13 academic year. The … Continue reading

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Band Inspires Dancing in China

The Concordia Band also plays polka — but only in China. The band is currently touring Hong Kong and mainland China. They performed their first concert at United International College in Zhuhai to a capacity crowd. After the concert, conductor … Continue reading

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Thiele Receives Sent Forth Award

Joanna Thiele ’97 is the recipient of the 2012 Sent Forth alumni award. The award is given to a young alumnus who exemplifies the living mission of the college. Thiele is a registered nurse specializing in labor and delivery at … Continue reading

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Concordia Senior Embraces Her Future

LaCresia King ’12 is graduating from Concordia College with a double major in social work and sociology, but completing college was never something this St. Paul native pictured herself doing. Born and raised in a low-income, government-assisted family, King hadn’t … Continue reading

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