CobberLife Feb. 2018

m a g a z i n e ALL IN A DAY

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STAND UP AND CHEER

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THE BUSINESS OF HEALTHCARE

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Co n cord i a Colleg e // Mo o r h e a d, Mi nne sota

COBBER COUNTDOWN March 23-24 OR April 6-7

MOVE-IN DAY Aug. 26

FYT LAB 6 First-Semester Fridays

INQUIRY SIGN-UP

ROOMMATE SELECTION

SUMMER OPEN HOUSE

May 1-8

July 10

July 16, 20 or 23

ORIENTATION

FIRST DAY OF CLASS

INVOLVEMENT FAIR

Aug. 30

Sept. 8

HOMECOMING

BREAKAWAY WEEK

Aug. 26-29

FAMILY WEEKEND Sept. 14-16

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Sept. 28-30

On Campus

Oct. 20-28

in this issue A+ Dining, 5

Inquiry Seminar, 4 Stand Up and Cheer, 9

Integrated Science, 17

Student-Athlete Advantage, 11

The Best of F-M, 19

ESSENTIALS

OPPORTUNITY

EVERYTHING ELSE

First-Year Experience, 1 Living on Campus, 6 Campus Entertainment, 10 Find Your Major, 15

We Can Take You Anywhere, 8 The Business of Healthcare, 13 A Heart for the Community, 14 Ready for Anything, 21

All in a Day, 3 Marketing Connections, 7 Changing Through Grace, 18 Cobber Favorites, 22

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WHAT CAN YOU DO IN A DAY? 6:18 a.m.

6:59 a.m.

Capt. Livingston’s TriCollege ROTC cadets meet for morning exercises in Olson Forum. Students from Concordia, MSUM and NDSU participate in the program and train together.

A student barista readies the Coffee Stop in Knutson Campus Center for morning customers.

9:14 a.m.

12:48 p.m.

Sophie Newcomb ’21, a communication studies and psychology double major from Moorhead, signs up to learn more about a study away opportunity at the Global Learning Expo.

McKayle Carter ’19, a German and graphic design major from Dallas, and Vanessa Truelove ’19, a communication studies and studio art major from Deer River, Minn., prepare their notes before class.

3:57 p.m.

7:58 p.m.

Abby Westbee ’21, a biology major from Bismarck, N.D., studies for an upcoming test in the atrium of the new Integrated Science Center.

Students perform “Die Fledermaus,” the first opera ever performed on Concordia’s campus.

8:10 p.m.

11:59 p.m.

Students participate in a free yoga class offered by the student-led Campus Events Commission.

The bell tower is illuminated as campus quiets down for the night.

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INQUIRY SEMINAR YOUR FIRST COURSE AS A COLLEGE STUDENT

Inquiry Seminars are unique first-semester courses on diverse topics that are paired with a written or oral communication course. Both classes are taken with your Orientation Club, and the club’s faculty mentor teaches the Inquiry Seminar on a subject they feel passionate about.

“A focus of the inquiry course is to help students recognize the role passion and investigation play in broadening perspectives,” says Ross Hilgers, professor of art. “This is the foundation of the institutional goal for students to realize the interconnectedness of self to society.”

To Hilgers, who teaches the Intro to Ceramics seminar, an inquiry course is about curiosity, investigation, research, and the production of some sort of object or document.

“If you struggle through a composition or piece of artwork, there is no reason why you can’t apply that to other struggles in your life,” he says. “When you realize that, it makes life seem not as overwhelming.”

Hilgers views clay as “raw potential in a bag” with a versatility that is unmatched.

“The processes you learn in class will teach you to think critically in all other aspects of your life,” he says. “The experiences you have working with the material translate into habits, strategies, and other skills in academics and society.”

SAMPLE INQUIRY COURSES Brain Enhancement: Ethics and Evidence A Matter of Life and Death Religion in Fantasy: C.S. Lewis Goals, Drives and the Search for Identity Engaged Buddhism and Mindfulness Practice Design and Persuasion

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YOU WON’T GO HUNGRY HERE All-Access Pass A wide range of meal plans gives students access to all the fantastic food in Anderson Commons, our awardwinning dining center. Load up your card with Dining Dollars to use at The Maize, Korn Krib or Coffee Stop!

The Coffee Stop and the BREW proudly serve Caribou and Starbucks Coffee for your caffeine needs.

Taste Not Waste The Taste Not Waste campaign is helping keep Concordia sustainable. By raising awareness for plate waste – the leftover food that gets thrown away – Taste Not Waste hopes to reach its goal of 50 percent food waste reduction by 2020.

CAMPUS FOOD FAVS 1. Maize Fries 2. Chicken Strips 3. Cookie Dough 4. French Toast Sticks 5. Mongolian Grill

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3 Ranked third for the best college food in Minnesota with an A+ grade by student reviewers on Niche.com (2018)

RESIDENCE LIFE Roommate Connection 3 Ways to Get Matched: 1. CALL IN THE EXPERTS Fill out the Residence Life questionnaire to let our staff know your interests, general cleanliness, sleeping habits, etc., and get paired with someone suited to your style.

2. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Browse through profiles of future hallmates and choose your favorites. We’ll take your preferences into account when matching you up.

3. BUNK WITH A BESTIE Already know someone you want to room with? If the feeling is mutual, you can register to room with a friend.

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MARKETING CONNECTIONS Huong Tran ’17

Digital Marketer/Web Designer Spotlight Media Huong Tran ’17 wears many hats in her role as a digital marketer for Spotlight Media, a magazine publishing company in Fargo, N.D. From coding and digital advertising to managing an e-commerce site and engaging readers on social media, Tran has a wide variety of responsibilities. Every day brings new opportunities, problems to solve, and ever-changing technology to learn.

“It’s exciting coming to work each day and getting new projects to tackle,” Tran says.

One of her favorite parts of the job is promoting the FargoMoorhead community. Through her Concordia connections, professional network and local events like Startup Weekend, TEDxFargo, 1 Million Cups, and Giving Hearts Day, Tran has made deep connections in our region.

“Fargo-Moorhead means a lot to me. It’s been home for the last four years. I’ve met so many people that have become like family,” she says. “You don’t need to move to the Twin Cities or another big city. The opportunities are right here.”

Tran believes the leadership skills she gained in her involvement in Concordia’s Student Government Association, the hands-on experience in her marketing jobs on campus, and her relationships with staff and faculty mentors were crucial to her success after college.

Tran encourages students to utilize the resources on campus to prepare for their career.

“Get a mentor, make connections and take advantage of the Career Center,” she says. “Your professors want the best for you. I stay in touch with some of my professors and they have helped me not just academically, but professionally as well.”

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WE CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE One of the Inquiry Seminar opportunities as a first-year student at Concordia is “Adventure, Exploration and Risk.” Below is an excerpt from Shelby Johnson’s travel journal while on the Exploration Seminar to London, Paris and Scotland.

After hours and hours of traveling, my group of fellow Concordia students and I finally arrived. Just getting here had been an adventure in itself, but it was all worth it when we hit London’s iconic streets. After taking in the best the city had to offer, my group traveled to Paris to see the sights and then to Scotland to hike through the mountains.

I’ve traveled overseas before, but what surprised me was how at home I felt on this trip. The culture and the architecture were unfamiliar, but at the same time the environment was somehow comforting. One of my favorite aspects of traveling is how a place you never thought you would go to feels the most like home.

Even when things on our trip didn’t go quite according to plan (like our train getting canceled), it just gave my group more opportunities to explore cities and places we wouldn’t have had time to see otherwise. Traveling has opened my mind to new perspectives and ideas I wasn’t exposed to when I was younger. It’s completely different than learning about places in books. When you actually travel somewhere, you get to live in that moment.

The most important thing I learned is to take the chance to experience different cultures because it expands our knowledge of the world. Concordia’s BREW concept has a lot of influence on my new mindset. To me, “becoming responsibly engaged in the world” means taking the opportunity to learn about new places. It is recognizing that our culture is just one of many cultures in the world.

More than once on our trip, I thought about how lucky I was to travel abroad in my freshman year of college and to have these different experiences. I would rather be a part of new places and start my own adventure than stay in my comfort zone and wonder why I never went.

Shelby Johnson ’21, Devils Lake, N.D. Communication Studies Major Watch video: cobber.life/shelby

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STAND UP AND CHEER Each fall, the college holds Family Weekend, a fun-packed three days of activities – including a student talent showcase, ice cream social, faculty-led workshops and more.

Cobbers of all generations return for Homecoming. An annual highlight for students and alumni, the week gives ample opportunity to catch the Cobber spirit with 40+ activities in seven days: banquets, concerts, an impressive bonfire and fireworks, football and soccer games, a 5K, class reunions and worship.

Yes, our mascot is a corn cob. So, the main course is obvious. Across the country, Concordia students and alumni gather at summer Corn Feeds to eat corn and be merry.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF FUN

Check Out These Fav Campus Events

1. CABARET

An Orientation favorite, Cabaret is a variety show featuring the creative talents of Cobber sophomores, juniors and seniors.

2. OPEN MIC NIGHTS

Students fill The Maize to support their peers, as soloists perform anything they’d like – poetry, spoken word and music (either cover or original songs).

4. HALLOWEEN BASH

Halloween isn’t just for kids. Clever costumes are highly encouraged at this spooky all-campus dance party.

3. CORNSTOCK

For 28 years, Concordia students have enjoyed the spring tradition of Cornstock – a music festival featuring acts like Hoodie Allen, Relient K and Hippo Campus.

5. ACOUSTIC BUZZ

Students unwind with a relaxed evening of acoustic entertainment, often highlighting a regional or nationally rising star.

Student Spotlight Afton Eisch ’20 – Hudson, Wis.

Digital Marketing, Campus Events Commission “Our events, which are run by students, include concerts, movies, comedians, dances, grocery bingo, a cappella nights, lecture series and volunteer activities. These fun-filled events are free – and often include food and prizes!”

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THE STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVANTAGE

Each week, athletes volunteer at Cobber Kids Childcare Center “Concordia really encourages service – beyond what you learn inside the classroom.”

– Mark Huneke ’18, Hastings, Minn.

Cobber hockey player

Emily Goff ’18 | Eagan, Minn.

MAJORS: Nursing and Spanish

MAJOR: Social Studies Education

SPORT: Hockey

SPORT: Track & Field

GO-TO PUMP UP SONG: “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon

WANTS TO VISIT: Rome

FAV THINGS ABOUT PLAYING COBBER HOCKEY: The team vibe, the stress relief it provides and the atmosphere of the rink BEST PART OF THE NURSING PROGRAM: The connected community of Cobber nurses means you will most certainly land a job before you graduate.

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Jacob Probst ’19 | Andover, Minn.

REASONS FOR CHOOSING CONCORDIA: The rigorous academics and the opportunities to participate in cocurriculars both on and off campus FAV PRE-MEET MEAL: Blueberry bagel, oatmeal and a banana FAV CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE: Teaching at the middle school

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“It’s no secret that being a student-athlete in college is a huge commitment, but my coaches understand the importance of putting academics first and always push me to reach my potential in the classroom before I get to practice.”

– Cole Christensen ’18, Willmar, Minn.

Cobber baseball player

Ciara White ’19 | Plymouth, Minn.

adam frazier ’18 | Seattle, Wash.

MAJOR: Chemistry (pre-pharmacy) SPORT: Swimming

MAJOR: Business Marketing

FAV FOOD: Chicken Wild Rice Soup

WANTS TO VISIT: Tokyo

BUCKET LIST INCLUDES: Attending the opening ceremonies of the Olympics

SPORTS-RELATED BUCKET LIST INCLUDES: Wimbledon

BEST PART OF BEING A COBBER ATHLETE: My fantastic teammates and the fact we are always laughing when we are together

REASONS FOR CHOOSING CONCORDIA: The ability to be involved in music and athletics

SPORTS: Football and Track & Field

BENEFITS OF BEING A COBBER ATHLETE: Meeting different kinds of people and making so many connections

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A WHOLE NEW WAY OF DOING BUSINESS Being a student in Concordia’s Offutt School of Business means more than taking classes.

Shane Seifert ’18 St. Cloud, Minn. talks healthcare, internships and the value of Cobber connections.

WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HEALTHCARE? I was initially interested in healthcare administration because it gave me the opportunity to influence people’s health and well-being from the business side. To me, healthcare is the most rewarding field there is and I am excited to be at the forefront of this ever-evolving and challenging field.

WHAT ADVANTAGES DOES FARGO-MOORHEAD OFFER STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE? The sole reason I am a student here is because of the healthcare program Concordia has established over the past 50 years. During that time, Concordia has graduated some of the top healthcare leaders in the nation and built an extensive network of alumni. Another advantage is the growing population here and the close proximity to some of the best healthcare organizations in the Midwest.

HOW ARE YOU USING THE COBBER NETWORK? I am working at Sanford Health as an executive director intern after a connection I made on a tour of the hospital that was coordinated by the Career Center last year. I take every chance I get to network with Cobber alumni and community healthcare professionals.

Read more from Shane: cobber.life/seifert

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A HEART FOR THE COMMUNITY Kristi Huber ’98 | President, United Way of Cass-Clay

When you meet Kristi Huber ’98, her infectious positivity, compassion and love for the community are evident not only to her friends and colleagues but to those she serves in her work as president of the United Way of Cass-Clay in Fargo.

“What nonprofits need are the talented, enthusiastic individuals that are coming out of Concordia,” she says. “Cobbers understand what it means to BREW (Become Responsibly Engaged in the World) and be a part of the greater community and world.”

Huber says she first learned the importance of volunteering while a student at Concordia.

She encourages students to get involved in the community during their college years and start building connections. One of the aspects she appreciates most about her work with the United Way is the opportunity to work with a variety of people from across the region – from educators and nonprofits to corporations and small businesses.

But the greatest reason to get involved is the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

“By giving back to others and sharing your talents and resources, you can absolutely change the world around you,” she says.

“My liberal arts education at Concordia truly gave me a diverse set of skills. Those skills prepared me for being president of the United Way.” Watch video: cobber.life/huber Photos: United Way of Cass-Clay

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MAJORS, MINORS AND PROGRAMS ACCOUNTING General Accountancy Accounting and Finance Public Accountancy ACS CHEMISTRY* Biochemistry Neurochemistry Traditional APPLIED PHYSICS ART Art History (preprofessional) General Art History General Studio Art Graphic Design (preprofessioanl) Studio Art (preprofessional) BIOLOGY* BUSINESS Agribusiness Economics Finance Healthcare Administration Healthcare Financial Management (with certificate) Healthcare Leadership (with certificate) Long-Term Care Administration (with certificate) Management Management Information Systems Marketing CHEMISTRY* CHINESE CHURCH MUSIC CLASSICS CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COACHING COMMUNICATION STUDIES* COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND THEATRE ART COMPUTER SCIENCE Computing Data Analytics CROSS-CULTURAL INTERACTION DATA ANALYTICS EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION* Art Biology

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Business Chemistry Communication Studies with Communication Arts/Literature English with Communication Arts/Literature French German Health Mathematics Music (B.A. or B.M.) Physical Education Physics Social Studies Spanish ELEMENTARY EDUCATION* ENGLISH* Literature Writing ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Contract Natural Sciences Policy and Perspectives EXERCISE SCIENCE FILM STUDIES FINANCE FOOD/NUTRITION/DIETETICS FRENCH GERMAN GLOBAL STUDIES Asian Studies Development Studies European Studies Global Environmental Studies Global Systems and Processes Latin American Studies New Pathways Worlds in Dialogue HERITAGE AND MUSEUM

STUDIES HISTORY* INTERFAITH STUDIES INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MATHEMATICAL FINANCE MATHEMATICS* MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM

MUSIC* (B.A.) MUSIC* (B.M.) Composition Instrumental Piano Voice NEUROSCIENCE NURSING PHILOSOPHY* PHYSICS* Astrophysics POLITICAL SCIENCE* PSYCHOLOGY* RELIGION* Faith and Leadership SOCIAL ACTIVISM SOCIAL WORK* SOCIOLOGY SPANISH* THEATRE ART WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES

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MAJOR MINOR ONLY Concentration * Honors program available

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ENCOURAGED Our four-year career preparedness plan will help you achieve them. The Career Center offers educational opportunities, self-service online tools, networking events, internship fairs, on- and off-campus interviews and more.

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After an 18-month renovation

THE INTEGRATED SCIENCE CENTER is now open

The new Integrated Science Center, which opened at the start of the academic year, provides modern, open spaces for research, lab experiments, studying and socializing.

WATCH THE FACEBOOK LIVE TOUR cobber.life/isctour WHY LOVE THE ISC? There are many reasons to love the new ISC. Dr. Dan Biebighauser, associate professor of mathematics, documented 51 of them: cobber.life/51reasons

5/51 Reasons 1. The ISC has lots of student study areas and discussion spaces.

2. There’s a rain capture process that waters the building’s plants.

3. We’re targeting LEED Gold certification.

4. 90% of the demolition material was recycled.

5. We have a greenhouse, a natural history museum with an herbarium, an aquarium, a vivarium – basically, all of the “ariums” are covered.

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CHANGING THROUGH GRACE Molly Beck Dean ’02 Director, ELCA Youth Gathering

When the 30,000+ high school students walk into opening night of the ELCA’s premier youth event in June, no one will be more excited than Molly Beck Dean ’02.

From her vantage point just offstage of Houston’s NRG Stadium, Beck Dean will be watching three years’ worth of planning and preparation come together. She offered up some exclusive insight into this year’s Gathering: THE GOAL OF THE GATHERING The event’s mission is faith formation through worship, interactive learning, service, Bible study and fellowship.

HOW TODAY’S YOUTH GIVE HER HOPE So many young people are fierce about justice, passionate about welcoming all and dedicated to learning about “the other.” They have grown up in a networked, diverse world and are prepared to make their community, nation and world a better place.

WAYS CONCORDIA CAN BEST PREPARE STUDENTS FOR CAREER AND LIFE It is so important that students learn how to live and lead in a diverse environment. Our country is changing and we need young people who will boldly lead us into our future.

In staying true to its Lutheran heritage, Concordia can do this while also providing a message of grace – unearned and freely given.

SKILLS SHE ACQUIRED AT CONCORDIA Concordia has demanding academic programs. Because I worked full time while in school, I had to learn to prioritize and use every hour to its fullest. I’m thankful for professors who helped me hone those skills and extended some grace when I didn’t make their deadlines.

Photos: ELCA Youth Gathering

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Explore Fargo-Moorhead

Social Event: Bridge Bash

Coffee Shop: Young Blood

Lunch: Rosey’s Bistro Entertainment Venue: Fargo Theatre

There are so many sweet spots to meet up with friends, grab a cup of coffee, devour some pizza or shop the day away! Check out some of the Cobber favorites.

Dessert: Sandy’s Donuts

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Craft Store: Unglued

Community Event: TEDxFargo

Pizza: Blackbird Woodfire Shopping: Onyx + Pearl

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA ON THE BLOG Most Instagrammable Spots in F-M cobber.life/insta Historic Gems of Fargo-Moorhead cobber.life/gems Where to Thrift in Fargo-Moorhead cobber.life/thrift

Outdoor Activity: Red River Market

The 7 Best Pizza Places in Fargo-Moorhead cobber.life/pizza

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say yes to concordia

AND WE’LL SAY GET READY...

For Lifelong Connections Jason Montonye ʼ18

“I chose Concordia to receive an amazing education and ensure that my best future could become a reality. I got so much more because of the relationships I built with my (football) teammates.” cobber.life/engagement

For Good Deeds Marah Moy ʼ18

“Cobbers are known for wanting to make a difference in the world – it’s just a matter of deciding where to make that difference.” cobber.life/brew

For leading Will Kuball ʼ19

“As a participant in the United States Air Force Academy Assembly, I was challenged to think critically about the environment in and around our country.” cobber.life/lead

For Anything Quinn Anderson ʼ16

“The Career Center was a crucial resource for me in my internship and job search. They provided me with alumni contacts to network with and ask questions of.” cobber.life/quinn

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cobber picks TOP 5 SHOWS COBBERS ARE BINGE-WATCHING 1. STRANGER THINGS

2. RIVERDALE

3. GREY’S ANATOMY

TOP 3 SONGS ON REPEAT

4. CRIMINAL MINDS

5. NEW GIRL

WHAT COBBERS ARE READING “Turtles All the Way Down”

by John Green “Finesse“

by Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B

“A Man Called Ove”

by Fredrik Backman “LOVE.“

by Kendrick Lamar feat. Zacari

by J.K. Rowling

“Look What You Made Me Do“

by Taylor Swift

“The Hate U Give”

by Angie Thomas

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Dating back nearly a century, the Concordia ring is Jostens’ second most purchased ring after the U.S. military academies. The Concordia class ring is a common bond for alumni and is recognized worldwide by generations of Cobbers.

From left: Anna Benson ’19, Kali Vinson ’19, Christina Knutson ’19 and Brooke Swarthout ’19 Photo: Amber Hall ‘20

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