Finances a factor in some students’ decision to leave Concordia Though Concordia has seen slowly shrinking enrollment numbers, the retention rates tell a different story. Mike Reese, Director of Student Success and Retention Services, said the average retention rate from fall to spring semester averages from 93-96 percent. This year is no exception; 94 percent…
Moorhead Mayor plans to revive city for students Mayor Del Rae Williams plans to revive Moorhead by reconstructing the downtown area and the mall, getting college students more involved within the community. Williams was inaugurated this past January. She said one of the main reasons of why she ran was because of the attitude of…
Australia, Ireland programs maintain strong student numbers A surprising 66 students signed up to study abroad in the fall 2015 semester and acceptance letters have begun to appear in P.O. Boxes. Angela Cant, Associate Director of Study Away, said she was surprised by the numbers. “There was a lot of interest,” Cant said. “Given that…
Before you blame your roommate for a missing hat, mitten, or water bottle, you may want to check the lost and found to claim it – before someone else does. As the semester winds down, the Concordia Information Desk hopes to find new homes for the items left behind by unloving or forgetful Cobbers. To…
AfterWork, an annually published art and literary journal run by Concordia students, is now accepting submissions. The editors at AfterWork are looking for student submissions in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art. The deadline for the 2015 edition of AfterWork is coming up quickly: the final date for submissions is Sunday, December 14. AfterWork provides…
For Concordia students, the rumors about a renovation to the Jones and Ivers science buildings are nothing new. In fact, some have stopped speculating and have perhaps given up hope for a shiny new science building. Hope is not lost, as the administration has been talking about a renovation for years, and Concordia has formed…
In years past, Thanksgiving Break has been Thursday through Sunday but this year students can look forward to having the Wednesday before Thanksgiving off as well. Ericka Peterson, a Concordia registrar and scheduler, thinks many students will benefit from the extra day, which will allow them more travel time. “The three day Thanksgiving Break was…
The how and why behind canceling classes The Grumbles have started. As the wind starts to bite fingers and the ice tests our balance, many look forward to only two things: Christmas break and the rare Concordia snow day. But many wonder – how does Concordia decide to cancel classes? As the inches pile up, so do…
On November 20 and 21, the COBBikes will be stored away for the winter. Rest assured, they will return in the spring. The bikes will be stored in the restrooms in Jake Christiansen Stadium with other students’ bikes will be stored during the winter. Dr. Kenneth W. Foster, political science professor and program Director of…
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Concordia College had its very first Sexual Health Awareness Day. The event was put on by a student group from Dr. Sell’s Women’s Studies 201-Intro to Women’s Studies. Cristy Dougherty, Melissa Richter, Karli Mazonne, and Libby Hardwick organized the day as part of a group project and came up with the…