New majors and minors added to the course catalog This year, Concordia has added one new major, one new minor and two new concentrations to the mix. The new major is heritage and museum studies, data and analytics is now being offered as a minor and business majors may now add a concentration in agribusiness…
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Symposium boasts record student involvement
Students across a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds worked together to offer diversity and depth to the 2015 Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium, “China Rising: A New Global Order?” Student involvement in the symposium has increased so much from past years that Dr. Rebecca Moore, professor of political science and chair of the…
High tunnel greenhouse: Solution for short growing season
Construction has started on a solar high tunnel greenhouse, which will extend the growing season long enough for classrooms to be involved with Concordia’s garden project, according to Ken Foster, the chair of President William Craft’s sustainability council. “The main purpose [of the tunnel] is to provide educational opportunities for students,” Foster said. “There is…
Language clubs broaden boarders
The abundance of clubs on campus make it easy for students to find groups that they connect with. This year, the language clubs are broadening the cultural experience that is available to students, by promoting inter-club activities. Inter-club activities, events held for the collaboration of two or more clubs, that have been held in the…
Flexibility required among science students during building renovations
The sprucing up of the new Jones and Ivers buildings has not yet begun, but the adjustments to accommodate the construction have been unpleasant for some students and faculty. Construction begins after Thanksgiving break, which means science professors must be finished with typical full-semester labs within Jones and Ivers by late November — an inconvenient…
Career Center hires new team to match new strategy
Compelled to aid students with their career development on a larger scale, the Career Center has hired new professionals who have specialities within academic divisions, and has developed new initiatives to incorporate itself into the Concordia community to be a more accessible resource for students and faculty. By developing closer connections with faculty and increasing…
Orientation leaders spearhead new college adaptation program for first-year students
What if I do not like my roommate? How hard are classes going to be? What should I major in? These are some potential thoughts running through the heads of incoming freshmen. Luckily for freshmen, these thoughts will cease to exist anymore. The newly implemented First Year Transition program, an orientation extension within the inquiry…
Enrollment 2015: Decline continues, departments adapt
According to the student census report released on Sept. 10, located on Concordia’s Institutional Effectiveness page, the number of fulltime students at Concordia has dropped by 207 since last year – from 2,332 students to 2,125 students. The number of fulltime students at Concordia follows a two -year downward trend, but is expected to stabilize…
Cobbers collaborate with FM Pride Center
Concordia students are collaborating with the Fargo Moorhead Pride Collective and Community Center to put on a “Take Pride in Your Health Day” event this Saturday. The event aims to promote health education for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals and their allies in the community. It will feature various health-related events including…
Evaluating evaluations
Professors talk about student feedback At the end of each semester, professors read evaluations completed by students who have taken their classes. Professors look at the averages of both the numerical scores they are given and the comments that students leave. The comments section proves to be the most helpful in informing professors about how…









