A passerby may glance at 682 Sixth St. S. and believe it’s just another college house; last year they would have been right. This year, however, that house has been transformed into Concordia College’s new EcoHouse. On Oct. 4, the house will be officially introduced to Concordia and the Fargo-Moorhead community. The dream to have…
Tag: Sustainability
Brethova synchronizes campus projects
It was back in elementary school that Kristin Brethova, Concordia College’s new sustainability coordinator, became concerned about the environment. Her class watched a video about electricity and where it comes from. What she remembers is an image of a little kid who turns on a light switch. Then, a new shot takes over the screen:…
Sustainability trip to Appalachians planned
On the morning of Feb. 24 two vans will depart from campus, beginning a spring break trip to the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky. The trip will focus on the environmental and social impacts of mountain top removal for coal mining in the area. Senior Nathaniel Cook has planned the first-time trip in an effort…
Campus hosts 100-mile farmers’ market
Concordia College hosted a wide array of local goods and produce on Thursday, Nov. 17 as thethird annual 100 Mile Farmers’ Market took place in the Centrum from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The market hosted organic farmers within a 100-mile radius of the Fargo-Moorhead area. Along with fresh produce, a wide range of seasonal food…