Concordia Magazine

Feature Stories

A Worldly Vision: Concordia Language Villages Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation

This year the internationally recognized Concordia Language Villages celebrates 50 years of handing out passports and expanding the world view of youths and adults alike.

Fully Immersed in Education

Diana Cobbs '03 and Lindsay Buchholz '06 prepare global citizens daily in their classrooms at Ellen Hopkins Elementary School, Moorhead. Welcome to Spanish immersion, an elective program that allows children to learn a second language while they are still learning their first.

The House That Hope Built

Brenda Levos '92, who owns her own design and consulting business, volunteered her services when the TV producer for ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" asked for the help of local graphic designers. That led to Levos' work being featured in four renovated homes on the popular ABC show.

Trusting in Big Promises

As Concordia's conductor of The Concordia Orchestra contemplates retirement, he is frequently asked what his plans are. Well-meaning friends and acquaintances tell him he must have a plan. Does he?

Remembering World War II

As the U.S. commemorates the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, the events will evoke an array of memories for military survivors of World War II. Dr. James Hofrenning ‘50 wanted the stories of Concordia alumni and professors who served in the second World War to be told. He compiled the essays of more than a dozen World War II veterans into the book "Cobbers in WWII: Memoirs from the Greatest Generation."

A Legend Lives On

In the past four years, Stephanie Villella '11 and Casey DeRoo '11 have kept one thing in common: perfect 4.0 GPAs. They are also recipients of the V. Gordon Lell Endowed Scholarship.

Join the Legacy Scholarship Society

A desire to help students while keeping pace with today's economic realities has led Richard Solberg ’68 to advocate for the creation of the Legacy Scholarship Society. You can join with an annual $5,000 gift.

On the Frontlines of Freedom

For one alumnus, a vote cast in January is a vote for peace and change in his home country of Sudan.

Art With Heart

Art major Brittany Molmen '12 illustrated a children's book that helps the youngest among us understand that love doesn't end when a life does.

Craft Named President-Elect

The Board of Regents voted unanimously March 21 to name Dr. William J. Craft president-elect of the college, making him the 11th president in Concordia's history. He will begin his duties on July 11.



Spring 2011

spring 2011

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