Monthly Archives: August 2012

Patel Addresses Concordia’s New Class of Leaders

When Dr. Eboo Patel looked at the new class of Concordia College students, he saw the next generation of interfaith leaders. “This is a college that takes interfaith seriously,” he said. Patel, a renowned interfaith leader and author of “Acts … Continue reading

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Student’s Language Skills Essential at Library of Congress

Julia Cater ’14, Midland, Texas, loves libraries. She also loves the German language. Her internship at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., allows her to indulge in both. Cater is making information more accessible for researchers during her eight-week … Continue reading

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Students Research at Long Lake

Three science students have been studying small mammals all summer at Concordia’s Long Lake field station. They are doing research with Dr. Joe Whittaker, assistant professor of biology.

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Peace Scholar Takes on Leadership Abroad

Howard Mukanda ’14, Zimbabwe, was honored when he was elected president of the student council at the International Summer School in Oslo, Norway. Every summer, a number of Concordia students attend the International Summer School. Out of the seven who … Continue reading

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Handbells: Olympic-Style

It’s like the Olympics – without the competition. This is how Jessica Westgard ’98 describes the International Handbell Symposium. Westgard, conductor of Concordia’s handbell choirs, is taking part in the festivities as a member of the Handbell Musicians of America … Continue reading

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Concordia Chef Awarded at Competition

Concordia chef Phillip Edwards received a silver medal and a fourth place finish at the National Culinary Challenge on July 12 in Boston. Edwards competed in a regional qualifying competition in February and received third place. It wasn’t until the … Continue reading

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