Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Still friends. This is what many claim after a breakup. But how many exes really maintain friendship? This is what Stephanie Villella ’11, Fargo, N.D., researched in her study titled “Broken Up but Not Broken: Satisfaction, Adjustment, and Communication in Post-Dissolutional Relationships,” which she will present at the annual National Communication Association (NCA) convention in San Francisco.

Sharing Common Roots With Art

What do Swedish and Ojibwe cultures share? Birch bark.

An Emotional Reveal

Oct 10, 2010

Thousands turn out to welcome home a Moorhead family who received a new dwelling through ABC television's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

Scholarships Given to "Extreme" Families

Oct 09, 2010

Concordia gives $385,000 in scholarships to two Moorhead families receiving "Extreme Makeover" homes.

Faith, Friends and Family  

Sep 28, 2010

Hundreds of families came together to celebrate faith, friends and one another during the 2010 Family Weekend celebration.

Offutt School of Business Launched  

Sep 23, 2010

Name of school honors business leader, Board of Regents chair

Only the Freshest Dirt  

Nathaniel Cook ’12, Hutchinson, Minn., and Shane Sessions ’12, Minot, N.D., are getting their hands dirty this summer in Concordia’s organic garden. 

Sunshine and Song  

This summer, the music faculty has invited the community to informal recitals highlighting an array of styles including classical and jazz.

Dovre to Lead During Transition  

Dr. Paul Dovre promised to "lead the way and stay out of the way" as he began serving as the college's interim president Wednesday, June 30.

The Life of President Jolicoeur

The official obituary for President Pamela Jolicoeur, who passed away unexpectedly June 9, 2010.

Students Target Global Disease Vaccines

Feb 15, 2010

Students researchers in Concordia’s Global Vaccine Institute are targeting potential vaccines for global diseases.

Basketball Star Pushes Past Cancer

Feb 15, 2010

When a rare form of cancer struck Sara Sorbo '10, one of Concordia’s top athletes, the community rallied around her.

Choir Records CD with King's Singers

Feb 15, 2010

The Concordia Choir recorded a CD with the internationally acclaimed ensemble The King's Singers.

Faculty Art Used in Worship Services

Feb 15, 2010

The artwork of Concordia faculty is being featured in chapel this semester to better portray this year's Campus Ministry theme, "Create in Us."

Seminars Travel World on Spring Break

Feb 19, 2010

Instead of heading south for spring break, 54 Concordia students will be boarding planes Saturday to cross the ocean for one of six Exploration Seminars.

Students Blog on Habitat Trips

Follow four of our students as they blog about their spring break trips across the country building homes with Habitat for Humanity.

Chemistry Builds Iowa State Ties

Feb 25, 2010

Iowa State University's Dr. R.S. Houk is the inventor of Concordia's new $150,000 leading-edge scientific equipment purchased with an NSF grant.

Italian Course Features Immersion Learning

Mar 01, 2010

A new two-credit introductory Italian course is being offered this semester, taught by music associate professor David Hamilton.

Moenkedick Wins National Wrestling Title

Mar 08, 2010

Concordia came away from the NCAA Division III national wrestling meet last weekend with its first national champion in 32 years.

Freshman Volunteers at Olympics  

Mar 11, 2010

While her friends and family watched on television, Kaia Lunde ’13 volunteered at the Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia.

Students Create Multicultural Journal

Mar 26, 2010

A small group of Concordia students recently launched an annual multicultural journal, Djembe.

Saberi at Concordia April 15

Mar 30, 2010

Roxana Saberi '97 will visit Concordia to promote her book,  “Between Two Worlds: My Life and Captivity in Iran," at 7:30 p.m. April 15 in the Centrum.

Halverson Sings at Carnegie Hall

Apr 05, 2010

Peter Halverson joined an all-star cast at Carnegie Hall in the world premiere two-act concert version of a musical based on "The Grapes of Wrath."

Speech Competitors Place at National Tournament

Apr 06, 2010

Concordia speech competitors place in American Forensic Association's National Individual Events tournament.

Holiday Office Hours

Schedules vary for administrative offices during the semester break. Please consult this page for a list of office hours.

One Day Without Shoes  

Apr 09, 2010

Many students participated in TOMS Shoes "One Day Without Shoes" to raise awareness about the millions of people in the world without shoes. Watch the Video.

Interactive Art  

Apr 13, 2010

Art student Kate Running takes to the trees for her senior art project. Watch the video.

Roxana Saberi Book Tour on Campus

Apr 16, 2010

Roxana Saberi ’97 took the stage April 15 at Concordia to give a voice to her story and the stories of political prisoners in Iran.

Lintelman wins Minnesota Book Award

Apr 20, 2010

Dr. Joy K. Lintelman won the Minnesota Book Award for her work “I Go to America: Swedish American Women and the Life of Mina Anderson.”

Organic Garden Groundbreaking

Apr 26, 2010

Concordia broke ground on a new organic garden April 24. It will become the college's newest source for locally grown food.

Grads Going Places

The class of 2010 is ready to embark on its next journey. Many students will start their careers right away, while others plan to continue their education. Read about what many are doing.

Destination Düsseldorf

May 02, 2010

Kylene Compton ’10, is headed to Germany to work at Henkel, a chemical conglomerate that produces cosmetics, adhesives and cleaning products.

Class of 2010 – Sent Forth  

May 07, 2010

The college held its commencement ceremony May 2 conferring 481 bachelor’s degrees and four master of education degrees.

Halvorson Speaks at Commencement

May 12, 2010

Concordia alumnus George C. Halvorson, CEO of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, delivered the spring commencement speech.

Olsen’s Book Featured on Twin Cities Live

May 21, 2010

Professor W. Scott Olsen’s new book will be featured on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live show in its “What to Read Next” segment Monday, June 7.

Nursing Students Study in Simulated Reality  

Jun 02, 2010

The nursing department has launched its new simulation lab in the Jones Science Center giving nursing students more hands-on experience.

Eliason to Study Chemistry at MIT  

Jun 08, 2010

Concordia graduate Jeff Eliason '10 will be continuing his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Running Around the Globe

Jun 09, 2010

Running races and breaking records is no problem for Brittany Barnett ’11, who didn’t let being halfway around the world keep her from her passion.

Jolicoeur Remembered

Jun 10, 2010

The Concordia community gathered June 10 to remember the life and legacy of President Jolicoeur.

President Jolicoeur Remembered

Jun 14, 2010

The life and legacy of President Pamela Jolicoeur are remembered after her unexpected death, June 9, 2010.

New Concordia Magazine Online

Read about work from the beginning of American history to modern history makers - Cobber journalists give their opinions about covering the news.

Dr. Dawn Duncan in Solo Performance  

Aug 23, 2010

Duncan gives final performance on life of Clara Dillon Darrow Aug. 24 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes.

Dovre Named Interim President

Dr. Paul J. Dovre, who was with the college for 24 years, will serve as the college's interim president.

Finding Fourth Grade Fantastic  

Jul 06, 2010

Dr. Barb Witteman spent last year teaching fourth-graders at Kennedy Elementary in Fargo.

Back to the Classroom  

Jul 23, 2010

Celebrating its fourth year, the Wind Band Institute gives band directors the opportunity to hone their skills during the annual summer workshop.

Concordia Future Business Leaders

Jul 23, 2010

Five Concordia students competed at the 2010 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference with three placing in top 10.

Dining Services Caters Televised Beach Party

Concordia Dining Services caters one big beach party in Fargo for The Weather Channel. 

Injecting the Elms  

The college's stately elms get an "IV" of fungicide to keep them healthy.

Prominent Alumnus Dies at His Home in Africa

Aug 16, 2010

The Rev. J. David Simonson, legendary Lutheran missionary in East Africa, died Monday, Aug. 16, at his home in Arusha, Tanzania.

Growing Faith Around a Campfire

Two students spent a summer working as counselors at Pathways Bible Camps in northern Minnesota.

Hands for Change, Hearts for Service

Aug 30, 2010

Cobbers ventured to many locations in the Fargo-Moorhead community to offer a hand to local organizations.

Learning to Take Risks

Sep 02, 2010

Student body president encourages first-year students to take risks and change plans, even if it means risking failure.

Students Celebrate Jolicoeur’s Life  

Sep 06, 2010

The Concordia campus community gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Pamela Jolicoeur.

Concordia Farmers Market  

Sep 14, 2010

Open to the community, Concordia College hosts a weekly Farmers Market in the Atrium of the Knutson Campus Center on most Tuesdays.

Examining Science vs. Religion

Sep 16, 2010

Astrophysicist Adam Frank opened the symposium by surprising the audience by pulling out a harmonica and launching into a blues tune.

Donor Visits Anderson Commons

Sep 23, 2010

The woman most responsible for building the dining facility sees it for the first time in person.

National Science Foundation Award

Sep 29, 2010

The National Science Foundation has awarded Concordia College nearly $500,000 to help increase science, technology and mathematics students.

Thoughts From a Cobber Kid

Sep 29, 2010

Homecoming is a time to reminisce about shared experiences at Concordia. Here are some of George C. Halvorson's '68 memories.

Hofrenning Edits Book About Cobbers in WWII

Sep 30, 2010

Dr. James Hofrenning '50, professor emeritus of religion, has edited a collection of 19 stories told by Concordia alumni and faculty of their experiences in World War II.

Production of Christmas Concert Receives Emmy®

Oct 05, 2010

“Christmas at Concordia: Journey to Bethlehem,” was awarded a 2010 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy® by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Extremely Engaged in the World

Oct 07, 2010

When “Extreme Home Makeover” arrived in Fargo-Moorhead, many excited Cobber alumni came out to donate their time, talent and business.

Safety 101

Oct 14, 2010

Kyra Sommerfeld '13 spoke at a national conference on emergency and disaster preparedness for youths.

Discovering Scuba Diving

Oct 14, 2010

Students try their hand at sailing, scuba diving or flying in English professor Scott Olsen's class “Adventure, Exploration and Risk.”

With a Grain of Sand

Oct 19, 2010

When does a pile become a heap? If you removed one grain of sand, is it still be a heap? Dr. Richard Gilmore addresses moral vagueness in lecture.

Cobbers Sleep Outside to Raise Awareness

Oct 21, 2010

Last Saturday, Cobbers braved the cold to raise awareness for the homeless and hungry in Fargo-Moorhead. Watch the video.

Learning by Leading

Oct 28, 2010

Water means life. This is one lesson 1,700 fourth graders learned from “Water and the Environment” inquiry seminar students.

Students Discover International Culture

Nov 01, 2010

When middle school students interviewed Concordia international students, their questions ranged from, “Do you like lefse?” to “Did you have culture shock?”

Concordia to Serve Free-Range Turkeys

Nov 09, 2010

Dining Services at Concordia is going to be carving into a different kind of turkey this Thanksgiving.

Detecting the Undetectable

Nov 15, 2010

Metal detectors may help you find a lost coin or necklace, but objects buried in the desert can be nearly impossible to find.

Captive for Freedom

Nov 19, 2010

As an act of solidarity with people who are without the freedoms Americans take for granted, Dr. Paul Dovre agreed to be put under voluntary house arrest.

Wednesday Classes Canceled

Nov 23, 2010

Due to the approaching storm Concordia has canceled classes Wednesday to allow students to travel home for the Thanksgiving weekend.

Art Professor to Present at Getty

Nov 29, 2010

Dr. Peter Schultz will explore the use of divine imagery to depict Hellenistic royalty and rulers during his presentation at the world famous J. Paul Getty Museum.

Kernel Cheers for Red Kettle

Dec 07, 2010

Three mascots. Three kettles. One cause. The Kernel helped raise money for the Salvation Army.

Christmas Concert Broadcast Schedule

Dec 10, 2010

The Emmy Award-Winning “Christmas at Concordia: Journey to Bethlehem” will be broadcast on public stations nationwide this holiday season.

Collin Peterson to Speak at Commencement

Dec 13, 2010

Congressman Collin Peterson will speak at Concordia’s mid-year commencement ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 in Memorial Auditorium.

Baking up Holiday Treats  

Dec 14, 2010

Concordia College Dining Service is making it easier for people to spend more time with family and less time in the kitchen with the annual Bake Sale.

Committed to Caring for Nokomis

Dec 16, 2010

Concordia freshmen celebrated their semester-long partnership with preschoolers from Nokomis Child Care Center by eating crackers and hugging Santa.

Letting India In

Dec 22, 2010

Concordia students experience social justice and development while studying in India for a semester.

Grad in Opening Act of Rose Parade

When Grand Marshal Paula Deen began the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Megan Luebke ’09 was close at hand.