Concordia had its first ever Farmers Market on Sept. 22, in conjunction with Dining Services’ second annual local foods meal. History professor Gretchen Harvey, a member of the food working group on the Sustainability Task Force, said the group generated the idea for the Farmers Market and it only made sense to coordinate the Farmers…
Building a library, one step at a time
Cobbers for PACODES hosted the 2009 Fargo-Moorhead WalkSUDAN Saturday, Oct. 3, to raise awareness and funds for a library in the Panyijiar County of southern Sudan. Walking with a megaphone, group members sang out “they walked to live,” while the rest of the group responded “we walk to give.” The walk began in Roosevelt Park…
Writer’s Festival teaches the surprising truth about writing
Concordia welcomed three award- winning writers to campus for its 11th annual Writer’s Festival from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Author Nathan Jorgenson, journalist Bill Ward, and poet Margaret Hasse took part in readings, made guest appearances in classes, taught master classes, and participated in discussions during the three-day event. The festival began on Sept….
Dining Services scraps feed exotic animals in Jones
Feeding the animals in Concordia’s Biology Department is now more cost-effective and environmentally friendly, thanks to food donations from Dining Services. The Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry Club is responsible for taking care of the animals housed in the Jones Science Center. Assistant professor of biology and advisor of the Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry…
Six Cobbers participate in summer research fellowship
A college student walks up to a piano next to a wall of windows in the three-story lobby of the Gonda building at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. She takes her place on the bench and rests her finger tips on the black-and-white keys. Music begins to fill the lobby. People walking on the…
Mixed feelings about Rove’s upcoming visit
Karl Rove, former advisor to President George W. Bush, will deliver a speech for students, faculty, and members of the community on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Centrum. There are many differing opinions on campus concerning Rove’s visit and how his politics will affect the campus’s reputation. Sophomore Erik Hatlestad, vice president of…
Administration reorganization
Concordia reorganized the structure of the college administration this summer to allow for more synergy between academic affairs, student affairs, and information affairs. Mark Krejci, Ph.D., was appointed by President Pamela Jolicoeur as provost and dean of the college on July 1. Krejci’s previous position was vice president for academic affairs and dean of the…
Concordia’s State Fair Debut
The Minnesota State Fair gives visitors a chance to connect with state residents over fried food, energizing entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere. Each year, visitors look forward to trying new culinary experiments and visiting favorite booths scattered throughout the fair. The Concordia College booth made its debut in the education building at the Minnesota State…
What’s going around
H1N1 influenza A virus, commonly referred to as swine flu, emerged in April and spread so quickly it was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in June. It is the first pandemic in over 40 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “FluView” interactive map of H1N1 flu activity, Minnesota…
ELCA welcomes clergy in same-sex relationships
The time has come for individuals in same-sex, monogamous, lifelong relationships to get recognition in congregations across the country – and possibly get elected as members of clergy. This decision and more were made at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s church-wide assembly in Minneapolis a few weeks ago. It’s a difficult and compelling time…