Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn.

Admissions

Admissions Team

When you're ready to learn more about Concordia and really start asking questions, your admissions representative will be one of your greatest assets. Our representatives are eager to visit with you about the Concordia experience and advise you about selecting a college. Search for your representatives by state and territory or by area zip codes and high schools in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Samantha Axvig, Director of Recruitment

Hometown: Hallock, MN – currently West Fargo, ND

Time with Admissions: Started July 2001

Favorite things about Concordia: I love that everyone at Concordia, professors, students, staff, and administration support one another to make each experience successful and each graduate fully prepared to experience the world.

Hobbies & Interests: Spending time playing with my two children and family at the lake.

e-mail: axvig@cord.edu
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Don Buegel, Director of International Recruiting and Support

Career Background: Accounting and business guy for 10 years, hippy backpack traveler for three years, English teacher in Japan and Vietnam for four years, and finally in Concordia Enrollment division for 10 years

Favorite thing to do in Fargo-Moorhead: Bike ride along the river

Favorite places in the entire world: The world is a wonderful place! I've had terrific experiences in Thailand, Australia, Japan, Norway, Vietnam, New Zealand, Tanzania and other places.

e-mail: buegel@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberDB

Scott Ellingson, Director of Admissions

e-mail: sellings@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberSE

Kristen Halley, Admissions Representative

Why I enjoy working for Concordia: I get to share with others all of the great things Concordia has to offer and guide students to reach their fullest potential as a Cobber.

What Concordia means to me: To me, Concordia is a place where you can find out who you are and where you are meant to be in this world. It is a place where you can be yourself and are guaranteed to find your niche.

Favorite place in the entire world: Any lake in Minnesota; they are the best places for relaxation.

e-mail: kshalley@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberKSH

Katherine Halvorson, Senior Admissions Representative/Ambassador Coordinator

Greatest college memory: My favorite memories include being part of the Concordia Christmas Concerts and spending a month abroad in Spain, Italy, England, and France.

Fargo-Moorhead favorite: My favorite thing to do in Fargo-Moorhead is eat at the many restaurants in the area. I love the balance between my favorite chain restaurants like the Olive Garden and Applebee's to unique restaurants like the Thai Orchid.

Advice for applicants: Do not rule Concordia out based on the sticker price. There is so much financial aid to make Concordia a reality for students and families.

e-mail: khalvors@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberKH

Carisa Hendrickson, Senior Admissions Representative

Education: B.A. in Communication, minor in music, Bethel University

Career Background: Financial services specializing in life insurance & investments

Why I enjoy working for Concordia: The Concordia community sincerely invests in each person on campus and is united by an incredible passion for others.

What Concordia means to me: A commitment to integrity, diversity, servant leadership, and education excellence.

Favorite college memory: Developing lifelong friendships

Favorite thing to do in Fargo-Moorhead: Volunteering at the YWCA and the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony

Favorite place in the entire world: At the cabin with my family.

One piece of advice I would give to every applicant to Concordia: Personalize your campus visit and truly experience life as a Cobber! Listen to your heart when deciding on the best fit for YOU!

e-mail: chendri1 @cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberCH

Maria Koski, Admissions Representative

Career Background: Event planning internship at Bismarck Civic Center

What Concordia means to me: Concordia is like one big family. The sense of community at Concordia is truly outstanding. I love being a part of such a strong, supportive and connected college.

Favorite things to do in Fargo-Moorhead: Eating at HuHot, shopping downtown and at West Acres, going to concerts at the Fargodome

e-mail: mlkoski@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberKM

Peter Larson, Admissions Assistant Director

Why I enjoy working for Concordia: Concordia is an energizing, welcoming, motivating work environment of life-long learning and exploring.

Favorite college memory: Touring with the choirs

Applicant advice: Take advantage of as many of the opportunities as possible in college. Go to games, take in concerts, study off-campus and GET INVOLVED!

e-mail: plarson@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberPL

Pete Lien, Admissions Representative

Favorite college memory: Fall Football camp. I always looked forward to the start of fall camp and being around good friends and teammates during those last days of summer. It always felt great to be on campus and to a part of the tradition and history that defines Concordia College.

Favorite place in the entire world: Florence (Firenze), Italy.

One piece of advice I would give to every applicant to Concordia: Never settle for being mediocre. Mediocre is no closer to the top than it is from the bottom, so whatever it is that you do in life, do it well and to the best of your abilities.

e-mail: plien@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberPAL

Andy Luikens, Senior Admissions Representative

Why I enjoy working for Concordia: I get to stay connected to the great school I attended and introduce new students to the opportunities Concordia offers.

What Concordia means to me: Empowerment - Concordia allowed me to take control of my education and grow to become a successful student and now professional.

Favorite place in the entire world: My aunt and uncle's cabin on Ashley Lake near Kalispell, Mont. You just can't go wrong with a summer swim in 60°F glacial water.

Applicant advice: Visit campus more than once so that you get a full feel for the college.

e-mail: luikens@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberAL

Laura Nye, Senior Admissions Representative

Career Background: internship with the Office of Admissions at Winona State University; internship with the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club.

Favorite thing to do in Fargo-Moorhead: Inline skating on the flat paths near the Red River.

Applicant advice: Find your passion and run with it. Then leave a legacy.

e-mail: lnye@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberLN

Trina Pisk-Hall, Assistant Director of Admissions

What Concordia means to me: In one word I would say, COMMUNITY. We have an unusual sense of connectedness with each other, the Fargo-Moorhead area and with numerous others across the globe.

Favorite place in the entire world: Yoga class

Applicant advice: Bug us! Truly, if you have any question, call us. We want to partner with you through your college decision process and life transition to college.

e-mail: piskhall@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberTP

Mike Reese, Coordinator of Student Success and Retention Services

e-mail: reese@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberMR

Steve Schaefer, Associate Director of Admissions

Education: BA Concordia College 1988, Business Administration, French, Education

Career Background: Higher Ed Administration in Admissions and Development

Why I enjoy working for Concordia: Because everyone Fears the Ear! Besides, it's a great community to be a part of - both on campus and throughout Moorhead and Fargo.

What Concordia means to me: Excellence in all areas. Concordia embodies the proverb that "if something is worth doing, it's worth doing well."

Favorite college memory: Top 5 include, #1 First May Seminar to France, #2 Football game in a blizzard, #3 Earning the nickname "Scobey" in choir and theatre freshman year, #4 First Christmas Concert, #5 Graduation

Favorite thing to do in Fargo-Moorhead: Spend time with my family at any one of the numerous entertainment events throughout the year.

Favorite place in the entire world: Other than Scobey, Montana, that would be Paris, overlooking the city from Sacre Coeur.

One piece of advice I would give to every applicant to Concordia: Visit our campus - along with several others - and find that place where you feel most comfortable in the classroom and all the other elements of the college. That will be your best college choice.

e-mail: schaefer@cord.edu
IM chat name: CobberSS