Special-topic summer classes to feature anti-racism
When the pandemic struck, Concordia sought to inform students through a new series of summer courses looking specifically into life during a pandemic. Concordia is continuing this newfound tradition by exploring racism and anti-racism in a new set of special topic courses this summer. Dean of the school of healthContinue Reading
We need to talk more about Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine’s writings before the American Revolution were essential in making the case for revolution, and his pamphlet “Common Sense” exemplified this. In my AP U.S. History class in high school, we only learned about Paine’s “Common Sense” but didn’t talk about his other writings at all. This is whatContinue Reading
Taste Not Waste to celebrate four years at Concordia
Taste Not Waste is having a week of celebration from Monday, April 12 to Friday, April 16 after the fourth year of the program at Concordia. So, what is Taste Not Waste? The Taste Not Waste program was a commitment from Concordia campus to try to reduce food waste byContinue Reading
Concordia professor to release book on climate change in the Middle East
After two years of hard work, Associate Professor Leila Zakhirova of Concordia’s Political Science Department and her co-author Professor William R. Thompson of Indiana University are releasing their new book “Climate Change in the Middle East and North Africa: 15,000 Years of Crises, Setbacks, and Adaptation.” The book aims toContinue Reading
American democracy under attack
In the months building up to the 2020 presidential election, the Republican Party, recognizing the weaknesses of their campaign and their candidate, shifted their focus from the result to the process. Led by then-President Donald Trump, elected Republican officials began to disingenuously cry foul about new voting laws that wereContinue Reading
The women who have shaped Concordia’s history
Women have been a large part of Concordia’s history. From past presidents and staff to current students, Concordia’s women have been changemakers on campus. While women should be appreciated every month, Women’s History Month is time set aside to reflect on the women of Concordia’s history and recognize their accomplishments.Continue Reading
From economics to med school: Concordia grad pursues his passion for psychiatry
Growing up, most teenagers go to college, graduate with a degree and continue expanding on that acquired knowledge in their adult careers. But Kaj Bjorge bewildered even his closest family when his journey took a turn. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business-economics, many of Kaj’s loved ones thoughtContinue Reading
A sigh of relief after Oscar noms announced
Compared to this year’s dismal Golden Globes nominations (“Music,” “Emily in Paris” and Jared Leto), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted pretty well. No love for Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” and Kelly Reichardt’s “First Cow” stings, but these things happen. It’ll be okay. I haven’t yetContinue Reading
Reflecting on International Women’s Day
Last Monday, March 8, was International Women’s Day; in the now larger Women’s History Month, I think it is important that we recognize the who, what, when, where and why behind the holiday. National Women’s Day was first celebrated on Feb. 28 in 1909. It was celebrated in New YorkContinue Reading
A look into Biden’s national security priorities
With the recent release of its Interim National Security Strategic Guidance report, the Biden administration has introduced its domestic and international priorities for the next four years in office. The document serves as a basic outline until the full National Security Strategy comes out at a later date, but fromContinue Reading