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• President Ries Honored as Distinguished Alumnus by Concordia Wisconsin

  Concordia University, St. Paul President Tom Ries will be honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Concordia University, Wisconsin (CUW) at its commencement ceremony May 18. The award recognizes alumni who have consistently demonstrated faithful stewardship of their talents and have more

• Dr. Richard Carter Retires from Concordia University

  Religion and theology professor Dr. Richard Carter is retiring from Concordia University, St. Paul after 22 years of service to the institution. Ordained by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in 1981, Dr. Carter served as interim CSP Pastor during the 2012-13 academic year. Dr. Carter arrived at more

• Minnesota Private College Week - June 24-28, 2013

  Minnesota Private College Week is an annual opportunity to learn about 17 private colleges 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 event. These visits can help you envision life on more

• MinnPost Revisits Concordia University's Tuition Reset

  Twin Cities online news site MinnPost (www.minnpost.com) recently revisited Concordia's tuition reset with an in-depth feature story published April 29. The feature is part of MinnPost's series titled, "Driving Change: A Lens on Leadership," which profiles such leaders in order to provide new more

• Dr. Sally A. Baas Honored as Distinguished Alumnus at Wisconsin-River Falls

  Dr. Sally A. Baas, director of Concordia University, St. Paul's Southeast Asian Teacher, Hmong Culuture and Language, English as a Second Language and Special Education programs, was selected as this year's Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at the more

• Watch 2013 Concordia University Commencement Ceremonies Live

  Live web streams for all three Concordia University, St. Paul's 2013 Commencement Ceremonies are available free of charge for those who aren't able to attend in person. Links for each ceremony are provided below.  Ceremony Schedule Traditional Undergraduate Programs more

• Dr. Cheryl Chatman to Deliver Commencement Address at Graduate Programs Ceremony

  Dr. Cheryl Chatman will deliver the commencement address for Concordia University, St. Paul’s 2013 Graduate Programs ceremony May 11 at 2 p.m. in the Gangelhoff Center.  Chatman currently serves Concordia as Executive Vice President and Dean of Diversity. In her role at Concordia Dr. Chatman more

• Rev. John Schmidtke Speaker for Adult Undergraduate Cohort Commencement

  Rev. John R. Schmidtke will address graduates at Concordia University, St. Paul’s 2013 Adult Undergraduate Programs Commencement Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. in the Gangelhoff Center.  In addition, Pastor Schmidtke is receiving an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Concordia. Pastor Schmidtke more

• Annual High School Honors Exhibition on Display, May 8-22

  The Department of Art at Concordia University, St. Paul is hosting the 2013 High School Honors Exhibition May 8-22 at the Concordia Gallery. In its 10th year, the exhibit will feature work by students from Buffalo High School (Buffalo, Minn.), Concordia Academy (Roseville, Minn.), Hastings High more

• Hall of Famer Dave Winfield Featured Speaker at 2013 Undergraduate Commencement

  Concordia University, St. Paul welcomes Hall of Fame baseball player Dave Winfield as speaker for the 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m., in the Gangelhoff Center. A graduate of St. Paul's Central High School, Winfield was inducted into the National Baseball Hall more

• Psychology and Family Studies Professor Dr. David Bredehoft Retires

  Longtime professor of psychology and family studies Dr. David Bredehoft is retiring from Concordia University, St. Paul after 37 years of service. Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Science since 1998, Dr. Bredehoft began his tenure at Concordia in 1976 as an assistant professor of more

• Concordia University Celebrates Class of 2013

  Concordia University, St. Paul will host baccalaureate service and three commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2013, May 9-11, on the Concordia campus. Over 900 students will be awarded degrees, including some 200 traditional undergraduate, 182 adult undergraduates and 527 graduate more

• Senior Music Composition Student Earns Scholarship to Study in Paris

  Concordia University senior music composition major Benjamin MacInnes (’13) has been accepted to the prestigious European American Musical Alliance composition program this summer in Paris, France. In addition, MacInnes received the organization’s top scholarship, the EAMA/Michael Lobenko more

• 2013 Commencement Guidebook Available Free of Charge

  Concordia University's 2013 commencement ceremonies have gone mobile on Guidebook. This free app allows users to view complete commencement schedules, maps and more on a phone or mobile device. Available for iOS, Android, Blackberry and web-enabled devices. Download the 2013 Concordia Commencement more

• Department of Theology and Ministry Adds Pastor Adam Clark

  Concordia University, St. Paul's Department of Theology and Ministry announced that Pastor Adam Clark has accepted a call to serve as professor of Theology and Ethics.  Pr. Clark has served as assistant pastor at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Mishawaka, Ind., since 2008. He is currently a more

• Students Present Marketing Campaign to Executives in New York City

  A group of Concordia University marketing students gave a presentation to Heineken executives April 25 in New York City as part of the 2013 Collegiate Effie Heineken USA PSA Challenge. Sponsored by the American Marketing Association through Effie Worldwide, students were challenged to develop a more

• Dining Hall to Undergo Major Renovation

  Concordia University, St. Paul’s Dining Hall will undergo a major renovation over the summer transforming the 83-year old facility into a more functional, lively and engaging student life destination. Upgrades include increased natural lighting, new flat-panel TVs, adding a variety of seating more

• Concordia's Ellie Duffy Receives Prestigious NSIC Kelly Award

  The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) has announced Concordia University, St. Paul's Ellie Duffy (Fridley, Minn.) as the 2013 Willis R. Kelly Scholar-Athlete Award recipient. The Kelly Scholar-Athlete Award, in its 28th year, is presented to the NSIC's top female student-athlete. A more

• Graphic Design Professor John DuFresne Joins Concordia's Department of Art & Design

  John DuFresne, a prominent local graphic design professor and professional, will join Concordia University, St. Paul as a full-time faculty member in its graphic design program. DuFresne brings 25 years of experience in the visual arts to Concordia, including building award-winning design programs more

• Marketing Students Place Third at LCEF National Competition

  A team of Concordia seniors placed third overall at the Second Annual Lutheran Church Extension Fund National Student Marketing Competition April 12 in St. Louis.Students Mitchell Griffith ('13), Michael Pelikan ('13), James Peterson ('13) and Michael Willett ('13) presented two innovative more

• Book of Concord Available to View in Concordia Library

  Martin Luther – An Early Tweeter?In a world where one-year-old cellphones are prehistoric, it’s hard to wrap your mind around something over 400 years old. But in Concordia University St. Paul’s Special Collections archive is a leather-bound 1581 Book of Concord, a rare edition of the foundational more

• Concordia Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Spring Into Dance

  The Concordia University, St. Paul Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce its first dance concert, featuring choreography by director Jan Puffer, as well as student works, in a wide variety of dance styles such as contemporary, jazz, hip hop, tap, and musical theatre.   Tickets more

• Student Work on Display at Juried Art Exhibition, April 18-May 2

  The Department of Art at Concordia University, St. Paul is hosting the 2013 Student Juried Art Exhibition April 18-May 2 at the Concordia Gallery. The annual event showcases work by Concordia students. Open to all students, including non-art majors, this year’s exhibition is juried by Lydia Diemer more

• Concordia Expands Partnership with North Hennepin Community College

  Concordia University, St. Paul will begin offering students at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) the opportunity to complete a four-year Bachelor's of Arts in Business at NHCC’s Brooklyn Park location beginning in Fall 2013.To help ensure a seamless transition from an associate's to a more

• St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman Seeks Input from Students During Campus Visit

  St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman spoke with students at Concordia University March 26 as a follow-up to his State of the City address where he mentioned he wanted to reach out to young people to get ideas of the kind of things the city needs to do to attract and retain the next generation of St. Paul more

• Eighth Annual Choral Arts Finale Gala Concert, April 14

  Five outstanding high school choirs from the state of Minnesota are performing in the eighth annual Choral Arts Finale gala concert April 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., at Benson Great Hall in St. Paul. Co-hosted by Concordia University, St. Paul and the American Choral Arts Directors Association of more

• Christus Chorus Embarks on Annual Performance Tour

  Christus Chorus, Concordia University, St. Paul’s concert choir, is performing nine concerts during Holy Week (March 22-29) as part of its annual tour. Under the direction of Dr. David Mennicke, Christus Chorus will perform in seven states over an eight-day period at Lutheran and Methodist more

• Volleyball Team Dines With Governor Dayton

  The six-time NCAA Champion Concordia University, St. Paul volleyball team and coaches were invited to Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton's residence on Summit Avenue for breakfast March 19. Gov. Dayton spent time visiting with the team prior to a formal tour of the historic residence, in its 101st more

• Longtime Concordia Athletic Director Bob Barnes Passes Away

  Bob Barnes, professor emeritus and faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul from 1947-1988, passed away March 17 while under hospice care in St. Louis, Mo. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 22 at 11 a.m., at Redemption Lutheran Church in Bloomington (921 E. Old Shakopee more

• Dr. Jeffrey Burkart Featured Speaker at 12th Annual Poehler Lecture

  Concordia University, St. Paul Professor Emeritus of Educational Media/Communications Dr. Jeffrey Burkart will be the honored speaker for the 12th annual Poehler Lecture Series on Christian Faith and Learning. Burkart will present his topic "The Persistence of Vision: Reflections on Faith and more

• The Power of Personal Connections, March 18

  Local leaders help connect the dots from college graduation to successful career. more

• Department of Theatre and Dance Presents The Diary of Anne Frank

  Concordia University's Department of Theatre and Dance presents "The Diary of Anne Frank", March 14-17 at Westlund Theatre. This highly acclaimed play tells the story of a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank forced to go into hiding with her family and friends at the peak of the Nazi occupation of more

• Concordia Open House, April 6

  Tour the campus, check out our residence halls, meet students and professors and learn more about financial aid opportunities. more

• Concordia Earns Berth in 2013 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

  The 20th-ranked Concordia women's basketball team (23-6) has earned an at-large berth with the third seed in the 2013 NCAA Central Region Women's Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be hosted by top-seeded Washburn University with quarterfinal games on Friday, March 15 in Topkea, Kan. at Lee more

• President Emeritus Robert Holst Presented Gift for Scholarship Endowment

  President Emeritus Robert Holst was presented a gift for the Holst Scholarship Access to Opportunity Endowment from the North Suburban Evening Lions Club March 5 in the Graebner Memorial Chapel. Del Kulenkamp, a graduate of Concordia Academy and former classmate of President Holst, presented the more

• Open House for Adult Students, April 10

  Find resources to support your education and discover Concordia's accelerated, flexible and affordable education. more

• Debtors: Pools of Gold - Art Exhibition

  An examination of the extremes of excess and scarcity, from quests for riches, to the restrictions of debt through art. more

• Honors Program Students Visiting Rome During Spring Break

  Honors program students from Concordia University are touring Rome during spring break (Feb. 24-Mar. 3) as part of their capstone course that focuses on the connections between faith and learning. The Delta Class of the University Honors Program in litteris fideque (in learning and more

• Hmong Culture & Language Program Benefit Concert

  The Hmong Culture & Language program at Concordia University, St. Paul is celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting a benefit concert featuring local artists at the Buetow Music Center Auditorium on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $7 in advance and $10 at the more

• Concordia Offers New Master's Program in Forensic Mental Health

  Concordia University, St. Paul is offering a new online graduate degree program in Forensic Mental Health beginning in March 2013. The 36-credit hour master’s degree program provides students with a comprehensive overview of the field of forensic health and related systems of care.  Some of more

• Biology Students Showcase Research at State Capitol

  A group of seven Concordia University students presented their research results to state legislators in the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda as part of the annual Minnesota Private College Scholars at the Capitol event Feb. 19. The annual occurrence recognizes the importance of undergraduate student more

• Dr. Sally A. Baas' Dissertation on Hmong Culture Published

  Dr. Sally A. Baas, director of Concordia’s Southeast Asian Teacher, Hmong Culture and Language, English as a Second Language and Special Education programs, recently had her dissertation about Hmong culture in the Twin Cities published by Lambert Academic Publishing. Titled “What does it mean to more

• Higher Ground Academy

  Higher Ground Academy, a public charter school located at 1381 Marshall Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has filed an application with its authorizer, Concordia University, to expand its academic program to a second location. Higher Ground Academy currently offers grades Kindergarten through 12 and more

• Concordia Department of Theatre and Dance presents Germinal

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• Corrie Appointed Associate V.P. for University Relations and International Programs

  Dr. Bruce Corrie has been appointed Associate Vice President for University Relations and International Programs. In this role Dr. Corrie will work to build community and governmental relationships for the university and help develop Concordia University’s International Programs. Dr. Corrie more

• U.S. News & World Report Ranks Concordia among Best Online Programs

  Concordia University, St. Paul’s online bachelor’s programs ranked 37th on U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 college rankings for best online programs.  To compile the rankings, U.S. News & World Report distributed a statistical questionnaire to nearly 2,000 regionally accredited higher more

• Concordia's Professor of the Day Program Honors Elected State Officials

  Concordia University, St. Paul is honoring elected state officials, including Governor Mark Dayton, through a new program on campus named "Professor of the Day". The program recognizes state elected officials who show outstanding public service, personal dedication to students and higher education, more

• Early Childhood Educator's Conference

  The Minnesota Early Childhood Conference strives to provide spiritual enrichment and continuing education for early childhood educators. more

• American Physical Therapy Association Honors Concordia's Peter Rundquist

  Dr. Peter Rundquist, chair of Concordia University, St. Paul's forthcoming Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, received the Steve Gudas Award for Outstanding Publication in Rehabilitation Oncology at the 2013 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) January more

• Concordia Presents an Evening with Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton

  New York Times best-selling authors Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton will be speaking at Concordia University, St. Paul about their book Picking Cotton on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m., in the Buetow Music Center Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.In 1984, college student more

• Concordia Open House, February 18

  Tour the campus, check out our residence halls, meet students and professors and learn more about financial aid opportunities. more

• Concordia unveils 2012 NCAA Championship banner with Sen. Klobuchar

  In a short ceremony in between the women's and men's basketball games Jan. 12, Concordia University officially presented the 2012 volleyball team with its sixth NCAA Championship banner. The ceremony was headlined by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who presented an official statement for the team to more

• Volleyball Championship Banner Unveiling Set For Saturday

  Concordia University, St. Paul volleyball's sixth NCAA Championship banner unveiling will feature a special recognition by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar this Saturday, Jan.12 in between the women's and men's basketball games against Northern State. The women's game tips at 4 p.m. with the men scheduled more

• Creases by Josh Johnson - Art Exhibition at the Concordia Gallery

  Creases, a sculpture collection by Minneapolis resident Josh Johnson, will be the featured exhibit at the Concordia Gallery January 24 through February 28. Johnson, a part-time art instructor at Concordia, explores the effect artistic expression has on perception and the relationship between more

• Award-Winning Author Louise Erdrich Headlines Heginbotham Lecture

  Concordia University, St. Paul's Department of English and Modern Language presents the Heginbotham Literacy Lecture Series, featuring award-winning Minnesota author Louise Erdrich, Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., in the Buetow Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public. Erdrich, a more

• Student-Athletes Spread Holiday Cheer at Local Children's Hospital

  Six members of Concordia University, St. Paul’s softball team recently visited young patients at the Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Clinic in downtown St. Paul. The student-athletes played games with the children, shared laughs and helped spread Holiday cheer during their visit, which was more

• Christmas Greetings from President Ries

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• New Student Orientation, Jan. 11

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• Day of Heroes earns NCAA Game Environment Award

  For the second time in four years, the Concordia University, St. Paul department of athletics has earned recognition for its Day of Heroes event to honor servicemen and women in the military, police force and fire fighters. The annual event earned the NCAA Division II Game Enviornment Award, more

• Campus Reception for Champion Volleyball Team Dec. 12

  Concordia University is pleased to announce a public reception for the 2012 NCAA Champion Golden Bear volleyball team this Wednesday, December 12 at 11:30 a.m. in the Buenger Education Center (BEC) on campus immediately following chapel. All are welcome and invited to attend. more

• Concordia Volleyball Makes History

  The dynasty continues – Concordia University, St. Paul (33-4) claimed its NCAA record-tying sixth consecutive Division II Volleyball Championship on Saturday night, defeating #7 University of Tampa (31-5) in an epic five-set thriller. more

• Fine & Performing Arts December Performances

  Concordia's Departments of Fine & Performing Arts presents three performances outside of the annual Christmas Concert during the month of December. The performance schedule is as follows: Friday, December 14 - Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Buetow Auditorium Monday, December 17 - more

• Concordia Advances to National Semifinals

  The top-ranked Concordia-St. Paul volleyball team (31-4) defeated unranked Wingate University (S.C.) Thursday afternoon 3-1 in the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball National Quarterfinals (22-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-18) on the campus of the University of West Florida. The win improves more

• Watch Concordia's NCAA Quarterfinal Match Live Online

  The top-ranked Concordia volleyball team (30-4) faces Wingate today at 12 p.m. in its NCAA quarterfinal round match at Pensacola, Fla.  A live video stream of today's match can be viewed here. more

• WCCO Features Volleyball Team on Newscast

  The No. 1-ranked Concordia volleyball team was featured on WCCO's newscast Tuesday night as the five-time NCAA Division II Champions prepare to defend their title at the national tournament this weekend in Pensacola, Fla. Concordia All-Americans Cassie Haag and Kayla Koenecke were interviewed for more

• Volleyball Team Wins NCAA Central Region Title, Advance to Elite Eight

  In a battle of the top two NCAA Division II volleyball teams in the country, No. 1 Concordia University claimed the NCAA Central Region Championship Dec. 1 with a 3-1 victory over Co-No. 2 Nebraska-Kearney at the Gangelhoff Center. The Golden Bears rebounded from a 25-18 first set loss with set more

• Concordia Professor Presents Papers to International Audience in Istanbul

  Dr. Steve Manderscheid, Chair of Concordia’s Master of Arts in Human Resource Management program, presented two manuscripts at the 11th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice across Asia, Nov. 8-10 at Dogus University in Istanbul, Turkey. Human resource more

• Application Numbers See Significant Increase

  Concordia University, St. Paul has seen a surge in applications for the 2013-14 school year with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions reporting a 30 percent increase in applications compared to a year ago. This increase has yielded in a record number of applications for this time of year. In more

• Concordia Hosts NCAA Central Region Tournament

  Concordia University, St. Paul is hosting the NCAA Division II Central Region Volleyball Tournament Nov. 29-Dec. 1, at the Gangelhoff Center. The Golden Bears, the regions No. 1 seed, enter the tournament with a 27-4 record and will face No. 8-seed Wayne State (22-9) Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The more

• Concordia Graduate Creates National Ad Campaign

  Andy Wyss ('09) is thankful for his educational experience at Concordia as it provided the perfect environment for him to help achieve his dream of becoming a graphic designer. “I cannot even imagine where my life would be today had it not been for the people, the experiences and the family of more

• Supporters Raised $12K for Concordia on Give to the Max Day

  Nearly 50 generous donors helped raise $12,072 for Concordia on Give to the Max Day, Thursday, Nov. 15—a Concordia record. For total dollars raised, the university finished 20th of the 67 participating colleges and universities. Thank you to all those who supported us so we can provide more more

• Art Exhibition: Crossing Borders, Photographing Tijuana

  Concordia's Department of Art is hosting the exhibition Crossing Borders, Photographing Tijuana at the Concordia Gallery Nov. 29-Dec. 20. The exhibition features works from urban landscape and portrait photographers Alejandro Cartagena, Ingrid Hernandez, Anthony Marchetti and Laura Migliorino. The more

• Support Concordia Today by Giving to the Max

  Your Give to the Max Day gift will be maximized by a generous alumnus who has offered a $10,000 matching gift. Give Today! more

• Apply to Concordia During College Application Week

  Concordia University, St. Paul is participating in the second-annual Minnesota College Application Week, November 12-16. Students who apply on any of these days will have their application fee automatically waived. Apply now! more

• Concordia Hosts Forgiveness 360 Symposium

  The Concordia University, St. Paul Department of Theatre and Dance in collaboration with Spirit in the House is hosting the Forgiveness 360 Symposium over two weekends, Nov. 9-11 and 16-18 at the E.M. Pearson Theatre and Westlund Black Box Theatre. The signature event is the world more

• Schedule Your Gift for Give to the Max Day

  Help Concordia get a jumpstart on its $25,000 fundraising goal for Give to the MaxDay by scheduling your gift today. more

• Educational Specialist Degree Program Offered

  Concordia University, St. Paul will begin offering an Educational Specialist degree program (Ed.S.) for graduate-level students in January 2013. The degree, a midpoint between a master’s and doctorate, was developed to provide a credential as a K-12 principal or superintendent. The Educational more

• In Strength and Beauty Come - Concordia University Christmas Concert

  Purchase Tickets Online Here: Friday, December 7, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, December 8, 4:30 p.m.Sunday, December 9, 3 p.m.  Concordia University's Department of Fine and Performing Arts present their 2012 Christmas Concert, "In Strength and Beauty Come", Dec. 7-9 at the Buetow Music Center more

• Art Exhibition: Putting the Pieces Together

  Accomplished mosaic artist and sculptor Lori Greene is curating a selection of mosiacs that will be on display at the Concordia Gallery Oct. 18 through Nov. 14. The collection includes work from contributing artists Iris Logan, Tara Nielson, Suzanne Grant and others.  Green runs Mosiac on a more

• Prospective Student Visits on the Increase

  Visits by prospective students to Concordia University, St. Paul during the Minnesota Education Association (MEA) break were up 30 percent compared to the same time last year according to Concordia’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. A total of 175 prospective students visited Concordia Oct. more

• Open House for Adult Students, Nov. 13

  Join us at our Open House for adult students on Tuesday, Nov. 13 anytime between 4 to 8 p.m. Attendees will find answers to their questions as they will hear from faculty members, advisors and staff about available degree programs. The open house provides adult learners with information about more

• Power of Personal Connections Panel Discussion

  Open to all Concordia undergraduate and graduate students, The Power of Personal Connections seminar (Wednesday, Oct. 24) includes a panel discussion and speed mentoring conversations from successful female executives. Panel speakers and speed mentors will be from Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, 3M, more

• St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Honors Concordia

  The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce presented Concordia University, St. Paul with its Celebrate Business Success Award at its monthly membership meeting Oct. 15. Introduced in 2005, the award honors businesses and individuals in the community who are leaders in contributing to a shared vision more

• Department of Theatre and Dance Presents The Robber Bridegroom

  Concordia University's Department of Theatre and Dance presents the Broadway musical The Robber Bridegroom, a rousing, bawdy Southern fairy tale set in eighteenth century Mississippi. The play is showing in Concordia's E.M. Pearson Theatre Oct. 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., with a special 2 p.m. more

• Concordia University Featured on Twin Cities Live

  Concordia University was featured on Twin Cities Live Oct. 10 as part of the show's College Week, which highlights a different area university each day. Hosts Elizabeth Ries and John Hanson wore Concordia gear during the entire live broadcast while sitting behind a desk decorated with Concordia more

• Concordia St. Paul Magazine, Fall 2012

  View and read the Fall 2012 Concordia St. Paul Magazine here. more

• Concordia's First Annual Mother-Daughter Day, Oct. 27

  Join Susie Ries, wife of Concordia University, St. Paul President Tom Ries, and her daughter Elizabeth, co-host of Twin Cities Live, in celebrating the special bond between mothers and daughters. Mix and mingle with other Concordia students and mothers at an on-campus brunch, a day of special more

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• Concordia Records New All-Time High in Student Enrollment

  Enrollment numbers at Concordia University, St. Paul have reached an all-time high of 2,941 students for the fall 2012 semester, surpassing the previous census mark of 2,842 in fall 2010. Total traditional undergraduate headcount for the fall semester is 1,211, marking an increase of 29 students more

• Concordia Business Professor Featured on Kare 11

  Dr. Bruce Corrie, professor of economics at Concordia University, St. Paul, was interviewed by local NBC affiliate Kare 11 for a story it aired on its Sept. 13 newscast about the latest stimulus effort by the Federal Reserve. According to the interview Dr. Corrie said if consumer confidence more

• Concordia University 4th Annual Day of Heroes

  Concordia University, St. Paul invites area veterans, police officers, firefighters and their families to join us for a football scrimmage and BBQ tailgate party on Saturday, Sept. 15. Then join us for the Concordia University Golden Bears vs. University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football game more

• Fiscal Outlook Remains Strong for Concordia

  Rising enrollment, diversified revenue streams, low institutional overhead and continued endowment growth all contributed to Concordia University, St. Paul posting positive fiscal numbers at the conclusion of the 2011-12 academic year. The latest financial totals mark the third consecutive more

• Homecoming 2012, Oct. 5-7

  Homecoming 2012 "The Greatest Show on Turf" Schedule of Events:Friday, October 5 5:30 p.m. - Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet (Buenger Education Center) 7 p.m. - Soccer vs. Wayne State (SeaFoam Stadium) 7 p.m. - Volleyball vs. Augustana (Gangelhoff Center) Saturday, October more

• Responsive. Relevant. Real.

  Concordia University, St. Paul is devoted to providing an educational experience that is responsive to the needs of our students, relevant to the demands of the job market, and real preparation for thoughtful living and dedicated service, so that our students can achieve personal and career more

• Star Tribune: Concordia's Clemon Gets Second Chance

  In the Aug. 22 edition of the Star Tribune, Concordia University, St. Paul sophomore Jermaine Clemon (Racine, Wis. ) is featured in a piece by Dennis Brackin. The feature is centered around Clemon's troubled childhood, and the forces (guardianship, his faith in God, football among others) that more

• Partnership with Inver Hills Extends Concordia's Degree Offerings

  A new partnership between Concordia University, St. Paul and Inver Hills Community College extends Concordia's degree offerings to students in select associate programs at Inver by providing a seamless transition to bachelor's and graduate degrees. “Both Inver Hills and Concordia have more

• Luther Statue Moved to New Campus Location

  “Meet me at Luther” has a new meaning as the most significant landmark on the Concordia University, St. Paul campus – the 12-foot bronze statue of Martin Luther – was moved Aug. 14 to a more visible location along Hamline Ave., establishing a new official entrance to campus. Moving the 3,700-pound more

• Concordia University Seeks Feedback about Campus Ministry Program

  Concordia University, St. Paul is seeking feedback about its campus ministry program as it begins its search for a new pastor. The Concordia community is invited to help assist with this process of evaluation by answering a brief survey about the ministry program. A response is requested no later more

• Lippincott named Division II Academic All-American of the Year

  TOWSON, Md. - Senior third baseman Bryan Lippincott (Des Moines, Iowa) of Concordia University-St. Paul (Minn.) has been named as the 2012 Capital One Division II Academic All-America® of the Year, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). A finance major who more

• Israel Museum to Display Fresco Discovered by Concordia Dig Team

  A fresco recovered by a team of excavators under the direction of Concordia University, St. Paul’s Dr. Mark Schuler at the Hippos of the Decapolis dig site in northeast Israel has been approved for display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The inclusion of the fresco in the Israel Museum’s more

• Champions on the Court, in the Classroom

  They captured a fifth-straight NCAA Championship last fall and for the eighth time in nine years, the Concordia University volleyball team has been honored for their academic success, earning the AVCA Team Academic Award. They are one of 67 teams at the Division II level to maintain a 3.30 or more

• 2012 Concordia University, St. Paul Welcome Week, Aug 26-30

  Welcome Week provides five big days of programs and activities - both fun and informative. You'll experience everything from a comedy show, to an off-campus service event, to your first college class - all designed to help you transition smoothly to college life. A complete schedule of Welcome more

• Theatre Group Performing at Fringe Festival

  Prophecy, an original play written by Concordia University, St. Paul’s Mark Rosenwinkel, is one of 165 different shows randomly selected by a lottery to perform at the 2012 Minnesota Fringe Festival, Aug. 2-12. In its 12th year, this annual performing arts festival features works in every more

• Concordia Athletics Website Gets New Look

  Concordia athletics has partnered with Sidearm Sports of Syracuse, N.Y. to bring exciting website changes to the online home of the Golden Bears. Visit www.cugoldenbears.com to get a look of the new changes. more

• Concordia Team Excavating Hippos of the Decapolis in Israel

  Concordia professor of Theology Dr. Mark Schuler, along with a team of 23 students and adult volunteers from the United States and Canada, will be in Israel for the next month excavating at Hippos of the Decapolis. To follow daily activities of team members and to read about their more

• Rubbelke named Regional Athletics Director of the Year

  The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) has announced that Tom Rubbelke of Concordia University, St. Paul has been named the Under Armour Region Athletics Director of the Year. Rubbelke will be recognized publicly during NACDA's 47th annual convention at the more

• Concordia Choirs Perform at Minnesota Orchestra's Season Finale

  Members of Concordia University, St. Paul’s Christus Chorus (Dr. David Mennicke, director) and Jubilate choir (Prof. Shari Speer, director) performed at the Minnesota Orchestra’s season finale June 14-15 at Orchestra Hall. Concordia’s group sang as part of a massed choir with the more

• Marketing Students Earn Recognition for PSA Campaign

  Three Concordia University, St. Paul senior marketing students under the guidance of faculty advisor Dr. Nancy Harrower earned honorable mention accolades by placing in the top five nationally for their entry in the 2012 Collegiate Effie Awards Heineken USA PSA Challenge. For the 2012 challenge more

• Concordia's Lippincott drafted by Washington Nationals

  With the 16th pick of the 19th round in the 2012 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft, the Washington Nationals selected Concordia University, St. Paul senior Bryan Lippincott. The Des Moines, Iowa-native becomes the second Concordia player taken in the last four years in the MLB more

• Lippincott Selected Capital One Academic All-American of the Year

  Senior third baseman Bryan Lippincott of Concordia University, St. Paul leads the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America Division II Baseball Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). A finance major with a perfect 4.0 G.P.A., Lippincott has been selected as more

• Ninth Annual Day Camp Introduces Students to Different Cultures

  Concordia University, St. Paul's Hmong Culture and Language Program is hosting its ninth annual summer day camp program for Pre-K through 12th-grade students, titled "Building Cultural Bridges", July 23-August 3 on the Concordia campus. Students from more than 20 language more

• 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 videos.  Undergraduate Programs 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 nationally by being named an National Association of 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 Mennicke, Concordia’s Director of Choral Studies 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 event. These visits can help you envision life on 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 the groups travels and experiences during their 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 time of each ceremony.) Ceremony Schedule 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, Minneapolis South High School, Northfield High School 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 in Hudson, Wis. “I am thankful to President Ries 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 Memorial Chapel) Baccalaureate – Commencement 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 Hillmer and Zack Sieber competed against teams from 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 recognition," said Fessler. "But it's really a 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 the 2011-12 academic year. The annual Convocation 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 five-day program. The Middle School Choir Camp will 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 story of King Charlemagne's oldest son played out 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 non-padded, non-contact camp is designed to teach 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 students, including non-art majors, this year’s exhibition 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 during the month of April, with additional stops 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 chaplain for the the Minnesota Chiefs of Police 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 servants of Concordia and fixtures in its classrooms 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 are seeking to change current legislation that gives 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 your questions answered - from what programs are 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 ago, ending spring semester of 2002. Nominations 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 programs based on publicly available information on 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 choirs from Armstrong High School (Robbinsdale), 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 graduate students, the event includes a panel 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 degree medallions (graduate students only). In 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 school administrator in Anchorage, Alaska, 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 on Hmong related topics in an effort to encourage 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 488 EdL, Brooklyn Park, Instructor Paul 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 conditions if the university is operating and 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 states that it represents school psychology and 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 Private College's Scholars Day at the 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 is an important issue of our times. Education 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 allowing the Governor an opportunity to meet and 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 have made significant contributions to Lutheran 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 9-10, 2012 at Concordia University. The two-day Christian conference will feature worship, motivational keynote speakers and 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 features work from 50 different artists, including 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 4:45 p.m. in the Buenger Education Center on the 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 Social Media” Concordia’s Dr. Richard Brynteson 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 by sweeping Cal State San Bernardino to claim the 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. 16, for her dedication and service to helping spread 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 of service by Martin Luther King Jr. The event 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. 3, with a victory over CSU-San Bernardino. The 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 in a half-mile march to Concordia University. 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 his junior and senior campaigns. Majoring in 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 graduate, reacted on instinct last August and was 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 and resident historian, is being honored for 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 of  a three-month search process that included 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 tournament host, #1-ranked and then undefeated Cal State 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 speech was given Wednesday evening in San 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 Missouri State on Thursday, December 1.  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 Championship in the last nine years.  The Golden 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 request to provide up to 30 beds for displaced 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 p.m.  TicketsTickets are available after October 15. 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 world’s knowledge, bizarre instructions on how to cry or 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 features an array of story cloths, skirts, shirts, 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 attending Concordia and working on his master’s 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 Concordia’s efforts to uncover its promise and 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 ccommemorations to observe the 150th anniversary 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 active NCAA coach in any division (by percentage), is 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 looks forward to taking human body education beyond 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 in 2008 inherently fosters the kind of Christian 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 from being a refugee to becoming the 2007 World 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 named a 2010-11 Cleveland Golf/Srixon All American 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, Makenzie, who was killed in a car accident in 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 of bronze, all you have to say is, “Meet me at 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 University," Rev. Ries said. "I have a 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. Robert Holst. 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 21-22     Rev. Dr. David Kluth- Round Rock, 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 leadership, service and commitment to students in need, 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 the required prior approval by the Concordia 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 thoughts of nearly 1,000 faculty, staff, students, 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 accepted their nomination will be announced on Monday, 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 Committee invites all members of the community to 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 faculty, the Concordia University, St. Paul Board of 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 expected to be elected in April 2011. In July 2010, 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