Monthly Archives: June 2012

Mission Trip Brings Middle-Schoolers to Campus

A group of 47 middle-schoolers are getting a taste of Concordia. They may be a bit young for college classes, but they have been enjoying their accommodations in Fjelstad Hall, meals at Dining Services, group meetings on the lawn and … Continue reading

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Singing Down Under

Patti Graetz’s career has taken her down — down under, that is. The 1983 Concordia graduate is a performer voice teacher and conductor in Melbourne, Australia. Graetz had a voice teacher who encouraged her to pursue a singing career. She … Continue reading

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Clearly Called

Living by faith could easily be Nathalie Fida Lassang’s life motto. God has provided everything she’s needed to practice medicine in Cameroon. Fida Lassang received a full Global Mission Scholarship from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to attend the … Continue reading

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Weddings On Campus Growing In Popularity

Campus tours aren’t just for prospective students anymore. In the past few years, the college has seen an increase in brides and grooms considering Concordia as the venue for their ceremony, reception or both. Laurie Dahley, who works in the … Continue reading

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Justice for All

Adam Ailsby ’01 is fueled by a desire to help people and resolve conflict. He is a partner with the law firm Kanuka Thuringer LLP. “I do the work I do because, if done properly, the law is an invaluable … Continue reading

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Band Returns from China

The 52-members of The Concordia Band have returned from their historic 15-day concert and cultural tour of Hong Kong and China. The band is the first Concordia music ensemble to tour and perform in China. The band performed five standing-room-only … Continue reading

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Transforming Teaching

When Rebecca Sheldon ’06 first started looking for a master’s program, she was discouraged. It seemed like her only option was to study Spanish literature – something that wouldn’t help her teach foreign languages at the middle school level. Then … Continue reading

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