The Student Government Association decided at a forum meeting Monday to encourage vote “no” by students on the upcoming Minnesota marriage amendment. After watching other Minnesota colleges such as St. Olaf, the University of Minnesota and Augsburg College express their support for the “Vote No” movement, Concordia SGA President Meg Henrickson wanted Concordia to jump…
Ever wondered how many calories are torched in that ten (maybe 15 for the slowpokes of the world) minute walk from one side of campus to the other? Not to worry, the guesswork has been done! All that’s left to do is read on, step away from the pile of homework, take advantage of the…
Carl Bailey, former professor of physics, dean of the college and author of Concordia’s mission statement passed away last Saturday at age 94 from terminal cancer. Baily served as faculty at Concordia for 41 years. When he first arrived, the physics department had only one other professor. Bailey hired staff and expanded the department. He…
This information was compiled by writer Jacob Amos. Graphic by Emilie Bowman. A summary of Dr. William Craft’s strategic plan, created in 2012.
The Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium “Beyond Genocide: Learning to Help and Hope” set a record for student involvement this year, with 11 out of the 15 selected concurrent sessions involving students. Last spring, students, professors and others submitted proposals to present a concurrent session at this year’s symposium. Dr. Amy Watkin from the…
Enrollment is down at Concordia College. This fall, overall enrollment experienced a five percent decrease, but according to the enrollment division, there is little concern for what that means for the school year. “We’ll see minor ups and downs,” said Steve Schuetz, vice president of admissions and financial aid at Concordia, “that’s just the nature…
After traveling to Thailand and Cambodia with the women’s soccer team, Haley Haddock was inspired to start a new student organization. Haddock, along with Bekah Marcis, who graduated in May, founded Hope is Possible: The Fight to End Sex Trafficking. The Cambodia/Thailand trip was the third international trip taken by the Concordia women’s soccer team,…
When Sue Oatey began working this summer as the new vice president and dean of student affairs, Concordia College welcomed both an out-of-stater and a Minnesota native to campus. Born and raised in Rochester, Minn., Oatey has travelled a long way before returning back home. After high school, she went to college at New Mexico…
Superheroes save lives. They come to the rescue. They’re heroic. According to Tonya Simenson, the donor recruitment representative for United Blood Services, donating blood is an act of heroism. “You’re saving lives, bottom line.” she said. “You might not think you’re a superhero, but to somebody, you are.” From 12:30-5 p.m. Sept. 25-27, Concordia students,…
Something that runs rampant in our generation is “slacktivism.” Slacktivism, according to Urban Dictionary, is “the act of participating in obviously pointless activities as an expedient alternative to actually expending effort to fix a problem.” Students are quick to sign a petition or buy a t-shirt that supports an organization, movement or ideal they feel…