A child with autism was given hope for an independent future, a homeless man was given an opportunity for shelter and employment assistance, a local artist was given the possibility of a grant to pursue her musical dream, and a high school senior was given a chance at a scholarship to become a Cobber. All…
Helping students become responsibly engaged in the world is ingrained in the mission of Concordia College. Recently, Amena Chaudhry, the diversity coordinator for student support services, pioneered a training program to do just that. This training was to teach students how to become Circle Keepers. Circle Keeper training was held at the Rustic Oaks Lodge…
Walking by the Centrum on Tuesday, Jan. 30, one could hear a sound never heard before on Concordia’s campus: the sound of a student-performed opera, backed by orchestra. Performing the first act of Johann Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus,” Concordia students sang and acted alongside the Concordia Orchestra. Music professors David Hamilton and Lucy Thrasher produced the…
Late in Aug. 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck the southern coast of the United States, flooding thousands of homes and causing large amounts of damage. Now, even though the hurricane is out of the news, two Cobbers have decided that it should not be out of mind. Emma Endicott, co-commissioner of Campus Ministry Commission, and Lacy…
The fuzzy socks have been pulled out, eggnog has hit the shelves, and temperatures have dropped below shorts weather for even upper Midwesterners, meaning that it is time to talk about the exciting holiday events happening in the Fargo-Moorhead area now through New Years. The Window Winter Wonderland is happening today, Dec. 7, from 5-7…
In 2016, the United States saw a 22% increase in opioid addiction. In 2014, opioid-related deaths in Minnesota had risen from 136 in 2004 to 319. And in 2016, there were 14 opioid-related deaths from January to July in Fargo-Moorhead. This information and more was presented by six Concordia College seniors for their Community Action…
This week, 400 Cobber musicians, 176 feet of elaborate art, and a 91-year music tradition will all come together to create the Concordia Christmas Concert. The 2017 Concordia Christmas Concert, “From Heaven Above–To Earth He Comes,” will be performed in Concordia’s Memorial Auditorium on Dec. 1, 2, and 3 with shows at 7 p.m. on…
As part of their Creativity Among Native American Artists initiative, Fargo’s Plains Art Museum partnered with the Fargo Public Library, Daughters of the Earth, and Cultural Diversity Resources to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with their first Native American Festival from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11. CANAA is an initiative focused on integrating Native artists…
From the belltower superstition to the applause in Anderson Commons after an exit through the emergency doors, Concordia is full of traditions–but none so shiny as the tradition of the Cobber ring. The Cobber ring represents Concordia and offers connections around the world. But due to its steep price, many students are deterred from purchasing…
On the evening of Thursday, Sept. 21, visiting professor Dr. Matthew Desing gave a presentation at the first of several events taking place at Concordia College in honor of Hispanic Heritage month, which spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Desing, who is a professor of Spanish literature at the University of Texas El Paso,…