The Computer Science Program has been eliminated at Concordia. The following email was sent to students majoring in computer science on Feb. 7. Dear Students majoring or minoring in Computer Science, I am writing to you today to inform you about a decision regarding the Computer Science program at Concordia. The college will be phasing…
Category: General
February 2, 2011
On this episode of Concordia On-Air, we find out more about a texting while driving campaign in news. The storm the century is coming and Toni will tell us if we should be worried in weather. Yaw tells us about Cobber Basketball in Sports. And Bi…
International students face unique challenge in the classroom
Pressures to cheat in college are great. According to a survey by the Center for Academic Integrity, 75 percent of college students admitted to some form of cheating. Other students commit academic integrity violations when they unknowingly use information that should be cited. International students face a unique challenge in the classroom. Some come from…
January 26, 2011
This week, we look forward to finding out about our music filled weekend in news with Renee and Suzanne. Toni gives us more flood updates in weather. Katie and Yaw tell us about the Cobber hockey team’s hot streak and in A & E Leah and Fr…
Blizzards and Breaks
When blizzards and breaks hit Concordia at the same time, safety is the top concern. Twice this year large storms hit Fargo-Moorhead as students and some faculty prepared to take to the roads—while leaving for Thanksgiving and returning for spring semester. The decision to cancel classes is a multi-step process involving several people, and safety…
January 19, 2011
In our first show of the semester, Suzanne and Renee tell us the latest flood story. Toni tells us about the rising temperatures in weather. Yaw and Katie tell us which Cobber reached the 100 point milestone and In A & E we find out who is bringi…
The Beatles Come to iTunes
Until a few weeks ago, you couldn’t buy the music of the world’s most recognized rock group online. While brick-and-mortar stores have carried their music since they struck fame in the 1960s, The Beatles have been completely absent from digital distribution, which gained popularity through the creation of the MP3 over a decade ago. Considering…
Cobbers Say ‘I Do’
Dress fittings, flowers, invitations and guest lists are among the many details involved in planning weddings today. Cobbers have been marrying Cobbers for many years, but each journey to saying “I do” is unique. Some couples wait to marry until after graduation, some marry during the summer and some marry over Christmas break. Paul Lillehaugen…
Cobbers help refugees adjust to life in F-M
Refugees fleeing war-torn countries have a difficult time communicating and understanding differences in culture and daily life. Concordia students are engaging in service learning activities that help clarify simple activities like grocery shopping and going to the library. Communication Studies and Theater Arts Professor Hank Tkachuk’s Intercultural Communication course uses relationships with refugee families in…
December 1, 2010
On this week’s episode, Brittany and Yaw tell us about global slavery awareness. Adrianne and Kaia make sure we know all about Cobber wrestling. In A&E Katie and Leah tell us the top 5 Black Friday deals. Also we have a performance and in…