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• Watch Concordia's 2012 Commencement Speeches Online

  Commencement addresses and student speeches from all three class of 2012 Concordia University, St. Paul graduation ceremonies (May 11-12) are available for viewing on YouTube. Concordia Television Productions produced  all nine more

• Concordia Alumnus Earns Top Cop Honor

  Former Concordia University, St. Paul running back Aaron Cawthorn has made headlines recently for heroics away from the football field as he has made a positive impact in his hometown community of Des Moines, Iowa. Cawthorn was recognized more

• Summer Choral Camp Registration Open for all Middle School Students

  Middle school-aged students with interests in signing and music have the opportunity to improve their vocal skills by registering for the Lutheran Music Program’s (LMP) Middle School Choral Camp July 23-27 at Concordia University, St. Paul.Dr. David more

• Minnesota Private College Week - June 25-29, 2012

  Minnesota Private College Week is an annual opportunity to learn about 17 private campuses in Minnesota, including Concordia University, St. Paul. Whether you will be a senior, junior or sophomore next year, you are encouraged to take part in this more

• Follow Christus Chorus as it Tours and Performs in South Korea

  Keep up with Concordia University, St. Paul’s Christus Chorus as it travels and performs throughout the country of South Korea by following the group's official tour blog written by freshman choir-member Crystal Vaughan. The blog will document more

• Watch Concordia University's Graduation Ceremonies Live on the Web

  Live web streams for all three Concordia University, St. Paul's 2012 commencement ceremonies are being provided for those who aren't able to attend in person. Click here to view live web stream. (Stream will begin at starting more

• Annual High School Honors Exhibition on Display, May 10-23

  The Department of Art at Concordia University, St. Paul is hosting the 2012 High School Honors Exhibition May 10-23 at the Concordia Gallery. In its ninth year, the annual event is showcasing work by students from Concordia Academy, more

• Rev. Dr. Richard Carter Appointed Interim Campus Chaplain

  Rev. Dr. Richard Carter has been named Concordia University, St. Paul’s interim Campus Chaplain, assuming the role following the announcement that current Campus Chaplain Todd Stocker has accepted a call as senior pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church more

• Concordia University Hosts Commencement Ceremonies, May 10-12

  Concordia University, St. Paul will host baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2012, May 10-12, on the Concordia campus. View a live web stream of each ceremony here. Ceremony Schedule Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. (Graebner more

• Undergraduate Team Places Second at Lutheran Schools Marketing Competition

  Students from Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn., placed second in the inaugural Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) National Student Marketing Competition April 19 in St. Louis, Mo.  Undergraduate students Emily Bryan, Tim Rivers, Stacy more

• Concordia's Paul Fessler Inducted to Minnesota Girls Basketball Hall of Fame

  Concordia University, St. Paul head women's basketball coach Paul Fessler was inducted into the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame at a ceremony April 19 at Macalaster College. "I was very surprised and honored by this more

• Undergraduates Recognized for Academic Excellence

  Concordia University, St. Paul celebrated the academic excellence of 477 undergraduate students at the 2012 Undergraduate Academic Honors Convocation April 18 at the Buetow Auditorium. The recognitions were for academic accomplishments during more

• Lutheran Partnership Leads to Middle School Choral Camp at Concordia

  Concordia University, St. Paul will partner with the Lutheran Music Program to provide a Middle School Choral Camp on campus July 23-27. Dr. David Mennicke, Concordia’s Director of Choral Studies and Music Department Chair, will lead the more

• Concordia's Theatre Department Presents Broadway Hit Pippin

  Concordia University, St. Paul's Department of Theatre and Dance present the Broadway hit Pippin April 26-29 at the E.M. Pearson Theatre. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. April 26, 27 and 28 with a 2 p.m. performance on Sunday, April 29. The coming of age more

• Concordia Hosting Spring Youth Football Camp, April 28

  SPRING 2012 YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP REGISTRATION FORM Concordia University, St. Paul is hosting a spring youth football camp for children in grades kindergarten through eighth on Saturday, April 28, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., at Sea Foam Stadium.The more

• Student Work on Display at Juried Art Exhibition, April 19-May 4

  The Department of Art at Concordia University, St. Paul is hosting the 2012 Student Juried Art Exhibition April 19 through May 4 at the Concordia Gallery.  The annual event showcases work by students at Concordia. Open to all Concordia more

• Christus Chorus to Perform on Campus, April 13

  Concordia University, St. Paul's Christus Chorus will be performing a home concert at the Graebner Memorial Chapel on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Dr. David Mennicke, the choir is performing throughout the state of Minnesota more

• Concordia St. Paul Magazine, Spring 2012

  Read about how three Concordia University, St. Paul students and graduates are fulfilling God's command for service in simple ways in the Spring 2012 edition of the Concordia St. Paul magazine.   more

• Symposium to Discuss Safety Within Faith Community

  Critical issues within the faith community will be discussed at the 2012 Faith Community, Crime and Safety Symposium April 27 at Concordia University, St. Paul. The day-long symposium will feature Dr. Dan Carlson, a former police chief and current more

• Poehler Lecture Series - Connecting Faith and Learning, April 24

  An annual event designed to explore how Concordia University, St. Paul faculty have connected their Christian faith with their academic discipline, the 11th Poehler Lecture Series features brothers Dale and Thomas Trapp, who have been dedicated more

• Student-Sponsored Bill Approved by Senate Committee

  A bill introduced by students at Concordia University, St. Paul has been approved by a Senate committee and will now head to both the House and Senate floors.The group of six students in Jayne Jones' The Minnesota Legislature class more

• Information Session for Adults Exploring Accelerated Degree Programs

  Concordia University, St. Paul will host Concordia Café, a casual evening to explore the full menu of education choices for busy adults. Get information from faculty, advisors, and staff. Have coffee and snacks, relax, mingle, and chat. Get all more

• Class of 2012 Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted

  Concordia University, St. Paul has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2012. To be eligible, a former Concordia athlete must have finished their athletic career at least 10 years more

• Concordia's Online Early Education Program Recognized by SuperScholar

  Concordia University, St. Paul ranked ninth in the initial SuperScholar Smart Choice ranking of the 25 best online Early Childhood Education degree programs.SuperScholar, an online education and career information website, selected and ranked more

• Gala Concert Showcases Outstanding High School Choral Groups

  Concordia University, St. Paul will host the seventh annual Choral Arts Finale on Sunday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Concordia’s Christus Chorus will be performing, along with five competitively selected high school more

• Power of Personal Connections Event on Campus March 21

  Concordia University, St. Paul is hosting a Network of Executive Women event entitled "The Power of Personal Connections" on Wednesday, March 21 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Buenger Education Center. Free and open to all Concordia undergraduate and more

• Graduation One-Stop Grad-Stop Event

  All students graduating this spring are recommended to attend Concordia's One-Stop Grad-Shop event March 13, 14 and 17 at the Buenger Education Center. The event will allow students to pick-up cap and gowns, honors medallion pins (if qualified) or more

• Concordia Alumnus Praises Value of Lutheran Schools

  National Lutheran Schools Week is being celebrated this week by Lutheran Schools across the nation. Concordia alumnus Jim Scriven recently wrote a letter to CSP praising the value of a Lutheran education and the difference it has made in his life. A more

• Concordia Hosting Fourth International Conference on Hmong Studies

  Concordia University, St. Paul’s Center for Hmong Studies will be hosting the Fourth Biennial International Conference on Hmong Studies, March 30-31, 2012. The conference will attract emerging and established scholars who will present their research more

• Some Off-Campus Cohorts Cancelled for Wed., Feb. 29

  The following Master of Arts in Education cohorts are officially cancelled for this evening (Wednesday, February 29) due to weather-related school cancellations at cohort host sites: Cohort 410 CIR, Brooklyn Park, Instructor Tom GeisenhoffCohort more

• Campus Weather Closure Policy Reminder

  On rare occasions, classes at Concordia University, St. Paul may need to be canceled and offices closed due to adverse weather conditions. While Concordia expects that individuals make a good faith effort to travel to campus during inclement weather more

• Baas Elected President of National Association of School Psychologists

  Concordia University, St. Paul’s Dr. Sally Baas has been elected president of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Baas will serve as President-Elect in 2013 and President in 2014. The NASP has 27,000 members.The NASP’s mission more

• Biology Students Present Research to Legislators at State Capitol

  Are household cleaners really as effective in killing bacteria as most claim in their advertising? Four Concordia undergraduate students discussed this question and presented their research results to state legislators recently at the Minnesota more

• Faith Community Crime & Safety Symposium - CANCELLED

  DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Where: Concordia University St. Paul, Buenger Education Center (Free Parking)When: Friday, April 27, 2012 (Event Cancelled)Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Safety within the faith community more

• Golden Bears Volleyball Team Meets Governor Dayton

  Members of Concordia’s five-time national champion volleyball team were invited to dine with Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton recently at the Governor’s Mansion in St. Paul. The team, staff and administrators shared breakfast with the state’s leader more

• Burkart Named 2012 LEA Christus Magister

  Emeritus faculty member Dr. Jeff Burkart is the 2012 recipient of the Christus Magister (Teacher of Christ) award, given annually by the Lutheran Education Association (LEA). The LEA’s most prestigious honor is presented to Lutheran educators who more

• Concordia Hosting Minnesota Early Childhood Educator's Conference

  Spiritual enrichment and continuing education for early childhood educators are the focus for the 10th Annual Minnesota Early Childhood Educator's Conference March 9 and 10 at Concordia University. The two-day Christian conference will feature more

• Continental Ceramic Competition Artwork on Display

  Two current and one former Concordia student’s ceramic artwork are among the 56 pieces on display at the Concordia Continental Ceramics Competition exhibition at the Concordia Art Gallery. Open to any adult ceramic artist in North America, the show more

• Concordia Hosting Women in Leadership Seminar

  All early-career and mid-level women wanting to accelerate their transition into leadership roles are invited to a high-impact, high-intensity, one-day seminar, A Women in Leadership Event: “Poised for Leadership,” Saturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to more

• Social Media Explained in Book Co-Written by Concordia Faculty

  The rapid growth and use of social media has positioned it as one of the most influential forums for communicating, however not everyone can comprehend this relatively new and always changing medium. In the book, “The Manager’s Pocket Guide to more

• Fifth National Championship Banner Unveiled

  Concordia’s fifth NCAA Division II Volleyball National Championship banner was unveiled during a ceremony honoring the team Jan. 20 at the Gangelhoff Center. The Golden Bears captured their unprecedented fifth-consecutive national title in December more

• Dr. Cheryl Chatman Recognized by Council of Black Minnesotans

  Concordia University, St. Paul Executive Vice President and Dean of Diversity Dr. Cheryl Chatman was honored by the Council of Black Minnesotans with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Statewide Celebration Jan. more

• MLK Service Day Event - Jan. 20

  Students, faculty and staff from Concordia University will be participating in the school's annual day of service on Friday, Jan. 20. Volunteers will serve the community at multiple St. Paul non-profits to honor the legacy more

• Volleyball Championship Banner Unveiling January 20

  The official unveiling of the 2011 NCAA Division II Championship Banner for Concordia’s volleyball team will take place Friday, Jan. 20 at the Gangelhoff Center. The Golden Bears captured their NCAA-record fifth-straight volleyball championship Dec. more

• 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event

  A day-long event in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be taking place Monday, Jan. 16, commencing with a rally at the St. Paul Central High School Auditorium at 9:30 a.m. Attendees will then have the opportunity to take part more

• Concordia Senior Lineman among Nation's Best

  Concordia senior football player Tyler Hendrickson placed fifth in the national voting for the 2011 NCAA Division II Lineman of the Year award. The left offensive tackle from St. Paul allowed just four total sacks (two each season) between more

• CSP Alumnus Receives Medal of Valor

  Senior Police Officer Aaron Cawthorne ('07) helped rescue three young people from a burning SUV and has been awarded the Medal of Valor from the Des Moines, Iowa Police Department.  Cawthorne, a 2007 Concordia University, St. Paul more

• CSP's Bailey Receives Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award

  Concordia's Nancy Bailey and her husband, Steve, have been named the 2011 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year by the City of St. Paul and the Summit Hill Association.  Bailey, who serves as the Advancement Administrative Assistant more

• Lumpp Appointed as Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

  Theology professor Rev. Dr. David Lumpp has been appointed as the fifth Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Concordia University, St. Paul, as announced by Vice President for Academic Affairs, Lonn Maly. The appointment comes at the end more

• Concordia Wins Fifth NCAA Volleyball National Championship

  The Golden Bear volleyball team won its fifth straight NCAA Division II National Championship on Saturday, Nov. 3, becoming the first volleyball squad in NCAA history to win the title five consecutive years.  The win came at the cost of more

• Volleyballers Give Herb Brooks Speech as NCAA Tourney Opens Thursday

  Concordia's Cassie Haag (Jr., Plymouth, Minn.) and Emily McDonough (Fr., Stillwater, Minn.) got the field of NCAA Tournament participants geared up with a play on Herb Brooks' infamous speech, which they modified as "Miracle at the Net."  The more

• Christmas Greetings from President Ries

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• Drive for Five – Path to the National Championship

  Concordia University's volleyball team continues this weekend its plight for an unprecedented five consecutive NCAA Division II National Championships.  The Golden Bears advanced to the National Semifinals with a win over Central more

• Golden Bear Volleyball Wins Fifth Straight NCAA Regional Championship

  Concordia’s volleyball team claimed the NCAA Division II Central Region Championship for the fifth straight year on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, and has moved on to the final field of eight teams.   This is also the team’s seventh Regional more

• Concordia Provides Emergency Housing for Red Cross

  Concordia University, St. Paul is serving community members in need by supplying emergency housing in an on-campus residence hall.  The university was contacted by the American Red Cross just before midnight on Thursday, Nov. 17 with a more

• Fine & Performing Arts Christmas Concert

  Concordia University, St. Paul presents the 2011 Fine & Performing Arts Christmas Concert, themed "Comfort Ye, My People."  Concert TimesFriday, December 2, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, December 3, 4:30 p.m.Sunday, December 4, 3 more

• Facing South Theatre Production

  An original creation based on stories by South American writers, this production will embody the spirit of magical realism to create an absurd world in which everything is possible:  A man who vomits rabbits, a library containing all the more

• Center for Hmong Studies Hosts Textile Exhibit

  Concordia’s Center for Hmong Studies opened the new exhibit, “Hmong History through Textile,” on Sept. 15, featuring a variety of Hmong textiles and what role each played in Hmong culture throughout history. The collection of Hmong textiles, which more

• Concordia Graduate Student Receives National Award

  Concordia University, St. Paul graduate student and Wayzata West Middle School teacher Seth Brown on Monday was awarded a $25,000 Milken Educator Award.  Brown is the only Minnesota educator to receive the award this year.  He is currently more

• Ries Inaugurated

  Concordia University, St. Paul inaugurated Rev. Tom Ries as the university's ninth president on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. on campus in the Gangelhoff Center. Ries, who took office June 1, selected the inaugural theme, "The Concordia Promise," to highlight more

• Governor Names CSP Student to State Civil War Commission

  Jeffrey Williams, a senior History major at Concordia University, St. Paul, was recently appointed to the Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force by Governor Mark Dayton. The task force's primary role is to plan the official State of Minnesota more

• Star Tribune Gives Nod to Starkey and #1 CU Volleyball Team

  The article highlights the culture that Brady Starkey, ninth year CU head volleyball coach, has built for the #1 ranked volleyball team, which also maintains a 3.3 GPA. The Star Tibune said Starkey, who is the winningest more

• Help Concordia Uncover its Promise

  Help uncover what is compelling, differentiating and true about the University. more

• New On-Campus Cadaver Lab to Enhance Student Learning

  Among those arriving on campus for the fall semester will be two cadavers that will occupy the new cadaver lab on the second floor of Concordia's Arndt Science Hall. Associate Professor and Chair of the Biology Department Leanne Bakke said she more

• Concordia's Residence Life Center Renamed Holst Hall

  The Residence Life Center has been renamed Holst Hall in honor of 20-year president Rev. Dr. Robert Holst, the Board of Regents announced at Holst's Retirement Service on Wednesday, May 11. The three-story, 300-bed, apartment-style facility built more

• World Series of Poker Champion Jerry Yang Donates to Center for Hmong Studies

  World Series of Poker champion, Jerry Yang, donated $1,000 and pledged 10% of his book proceeds to Concordia's Center for Hmong Studies during his visit to campus for a book reading and signing June 30. Yang’s book, "All In," chronicles his life more

• Student Scholar Stays On Course

  Golden Bear Golfer Nick Jarrett is the quintessential student-scholar. A consistently strong player on the links, Jarrett also earned honors for his academic achievement. Nick was one of just 49 Division II men’s golfers in the nation named to be more

• Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

  In his book, “Dancing with God: First Year Thoughts on the Loss of My Daughter,” Concordia University campus chaplain Todd Stocker chronicles how he and his family found comfort in the Lord after the heart-breaking loss of his 18-year-old daughter, more

• Rev. Tom Ries Begins Concordia Presidency

  On June 1, 2011, Rev. Tom Ries of Burnsville, Minn., began his role as the University's ninth president. He assumed the role from the retiring 20-year president, Rev. Dr. Robert Holst. more

• Meet Me At Luther!

  Not only did the ideas of the German monk and theologian, Martin Luther, help inspire the Protestant Reformation (and our Lutheran heritage), Luther’s statuary likeness is a campus landmark. Standing more than12 feet high and containing 3,700 pounds more

• Concordia's Science Research Institute Awarded 45K Grant

  The Science Research Institute, a partnership between Concordia University, St. Paul and Northwestern College, has received a two-year, $45,000 grant from Medtronic Foundation to help continue engaging high school students in the sciences more

• Rev. Ries Accepts Call to Concordia Presidency

  Rev. Tom Ries of Burnsville, Minn., has accepted the call to the Concordia presidency. He will assume the role from the retiring Rev. Dr. Robert Holst on June 1."I am very pleased and honored to be called to serve as the ninth president of Concordia more

• Rev. Tom Ries Elected Concordia's Ninth President

  Concordia University, St. Paul has elected Rev. Tom Ries of Burnsville, Minn., the ninth president in the University's 118-year history. Pending election acceptance, Rev. Tom Ries will assume the presidency on July 1, 2011 from the retiring Rev. Dr. more

• CU's Palkert Named Best College Athlete in Twin Cities

  City Pages named Concordia senior volleyball player Emily Palkert the best college athlete in the Twin Cities more

• Three Presidential Candidates Invited for On-Campus Interviews

  The Board of Regents and Presidential Search Committee have invited the following individuals to proceed in the election process by coming to campus for interviews:     Dr. Donald Christian- Round Rock, Texas - March more

• President Holst Honored by Council of Black Minnesotans

  At the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 17, the Council of Black Minnesotans presented Concordia University, St. Paul President Robert Holst with an award of Recognition and Appreciation for his distinguished more

• Presidential Candidate Pool Narrows to Six

  Concordia's Presidential Search Committee has identified six nominees that it believes have the combination of experience, education, skills and qualities that make them the best fit with Concordia's current and future needs. The board has received more

• Presidential Candidates Announced

  Fourteen candidates will be considered for the presidential post more

• Concordia Constituents' Feedback Aids in Presidential Search Process

  The Presidential Search Committee, under the leadership of Concordia's traditional undergraduate Marketing Research class led by Assistant Professor Nancy Harrower, has completed its needs assessment of the University and its next president. The more

• Nominations for Concordia's Next President Closed

  Nominations for Concordia University, St. Paul's ninth president closed on October 31. The Presidential Search Committee has received acceptance from a number of the nominees and is awaiting acceptance from a final few. The candidates that have more

• Community Asked to Complete Survey to Aid in Presidential Selection

  The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul is carried out within the dynamic environment of the local St. Paul community and the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. As Concordia seeks to identify its next president, the Presidential Search more

• Nominations Being Sought for Concordia's Ninth President

  Concordia University, St. Paul will accept nominations for the position of president from September 1- October 31, 2010. According to the LCMS Handbook, nominations may only be accepted from LCMS congregations, the Concordia University, St. Paul more

• Search Process Underway for Concordia's Ninth President

  The search process to select the ninth president of Concordia University, St. Paul is underway. The presidential search committee is in the preparation phase of the search and will begin accepting nominations in September. The new president is more

• Holst to Retire

  The Rev. Dr. Robert Holst has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2010-2011 academic year. more