Homeowners of any kind can sympathize with the unrelenting effects of subzero temperatures on daily life: frozen pipes, dead car batteries, leaky windows and door jambs, low morale. Truly cold days transform “home” into a battleground against the elements, and it would be insane to cross into enemy territory. Students, staff and faculty deal with…
In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly voted unanimously to make World Interfaith Harmony Week the first week of February. This year, Concordia will be observing the week with events and dialogue hosted by Better Together and the Student Secular Community. Julia Brucklacher, community lead for Better Together took on the challenge of bringing Interfaith…
It’s the reason that he’s taught at Concordia for the past 30 years. Dr. George Connell, philosophy professor, said that he has always had a passion for studying the 19th century Danish philosopher and Christian theologian Soren Kierkegaard. When Concordia began looking for a philosophy professor who specialized in the work of Kierkegaard in 1986,…
Terrorism can evoke fear of travel, but the global learning department gives students the tools to be safe as possible while abroad, according to Dr. Per Anderson, associate dean for global learning. The recent attacks on Paris have led to some uneasy feelings for many people. Should I study abroad? Is it safe? How can…
After the hustle and bustle of finals, Cobbers will receive a much needed winter break. However, this year’s break will be 16 days, which is shorter than last year’s 19-day winter break. Ericka Peterson, registrar, said that a lot of this year’s breaks are shorter than normal due to holidays falling on days that do…
Students submit course ideas for summer curriculum Students submitted ideas for the upcoming summer curriculum in a competition held by Student Government Association and the Office of Academic Affairs this past week. The competition called for submissions that were either pre-existing courses at Concordia or entirely new courses that the college, or any other college,…
The checklist for winter vehicle preparation It is mid-February. A Cobber walks past all the cars parked in overflow, covered in a thick layer of snow and ice. They get to their car and pry open the frozen door. Putting the key in the ignition, they cross their fingers as the engine attempts to start…
Concordia hires a new harp professor and receives the instrument after reaching out to the community. Concordia’s notable music program has been taken to another level this semester. For the first time in over five years, the music department has reinstituted a harp program. It is now in full swing again with a new harp…
Dr. René Clausen, fresh out his year-long sabbatical, will be premiering several compositions at this year’s Concordia Christmas Concert. One premiere will be performed by the Concordia Orchestra as a prelude. An old German carol, “Fantasia on In Dulci Jubilo,” was the basis of the piece. “A lot of people will know [“In Dulci Jubilo”],…
From meeting the Nepalese monarchy to writing her discoveries from research about Nepal, assistant professor of religion Dr. Anne Mocko said her first book has been a wonderful opportunity and learning experience. Mocko’s book, “Demoting Vishnu: Ritual, Politics, and the Unraveling of Nepal’s Hindu Monarchy,” was published early November. In the book, Mocko creates an…