Senior CobberLife Magazine 2023

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STUDENT POPULATION

35 , 000+ ALUMNI AROUND THE GLOBE

REPRESENTED IN THE STUDENT BODY

ONEOF THE NATION’S MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COLLEGES

— The Princeton Review, 2023

The World is Changing and So Are We

In a world that has changed drastically over the last decade, Concordia is committed to providing a transformational experience for every student. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive community that affirms, supports, and celebrates an abundance of identities, experiences, and perspectives. In 2021, we reimagined our approach to tuition and aid so anyone can experience the value of a Concordia education.

It’s an exciting time at Concordia as we find new ways to challenge and support our students as they become the creative problem-solvers the world needs now.

As a liberal arts college, Concordia students learn to think critically, develop globally informed perspectives, and become creative problem-solvers. Through academic discovery and handson real-world experiences, you will leave here PREPARED for life after graduation.

ACCEPTANCE RATE

85% OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION

47% OF STUDENTS STUDY AWAY AT LEAST ONCE

Our devoted professors will know you by name. They will CHALLENGE you in the classroom and ENCOURAGE you to discover things you didn’t think were even possible.

Sanford Heimarck

School of Health Professions

Athletic Training

Chiropractic

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Dentistry

EXERCISE SCIENCE

FOOD/NUTRITION/DIETETICS

HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP

Healthcare Administration

Healthcare Financial Management

Long-Term Care Administration

Medicine

NURSING (B.S.N.)

Nutrition for Health Professionals

Occupational Therapy

Optometry

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant

SOCIAL WORK

Veterinary Medicine

Offutt School of Business

ACCOUNTING

General Accountancy

Public Accountancy

BUSINESS

Economics

Finance

Management

Marketing

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computing

Data Analytics

DATA ANALYTICS

Entrepreneurial Mindset

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FINANCE

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Finance and Economics

Management

Marketing

Regional Studies: Asia

Regional Studies: Europe

Regional Studies: Latin America

MATHEMATICAL FINANCE

School of Arts and Sciences

ACS CHEMISTRY

Biochemistry

Neurochemistry

Traditional

APPLIED PHYSICS

APPLIED SCIENCE

ART

Art History (preprofessional)

General Art History

General Studio Art

Studio Art (preprofessional)

ART AND DESIGN

ART HISTORY

BIOLOGY

Business and Professional Communication

CHEMISTRY

CHINESE

CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURES

CHURCH MUSIC

COACHING

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND THEATRE

ART

CROSS-CULTURAL INTERACTION

EARTH SCIENCE

EDUCATION

Art Biology

Chemistry

Chinese

Communication Studies with Communication

Arts/Literature

English with Communication Arts/Literature

French German

Health

Mathematics

Music (B.A. or B.M.)

Instrumental

Vocal

Physical Education

Physics

Social Studies

Spanish

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Engineering

ENGLISH

Literature

Writing

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES

Contract

Environmental Humanities

Environmental Policy

Natural Sciences

Sustainability Studies

FILM STUDIES

FRENCH

GERMAN

GLOBAL STUDIES

Asian Studies

Culture and Identity in Global Affairs

Development Studies

European Studies

Global Environmental Studies

Global Systems and Processes

Latin American Studies

New Pathways

GREEK AND ROMAN STUDIES

HERITAGE AND MUSEUM STUDIES

Heritage and Museum Studies

HISTORY

HUMANITIES

INTERFAITH STUDIES

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Law

MATHEMATICS

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM

MUSIC (B.A.)

MUSIC (B.M.)

Composition

Instrumental Music

Piano

Voice

MUSIC AND BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP

NEUROSCIENCE

PHILOSOPHY

PHYSICS

Astrophysics

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Professional Writing

PSYCHOLOGY

RELIGION

SOCIAL ACTIVISM

SOCIOLOGY

SPANISH

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)

THEATRE ART

WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES

THIS IS WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE

The Concordia experience is about building relationships, exploring endless possibilities — and experiencing time-honored traditions. These are the memories that keep Cobbers connected. When you are here, you are invited to be a part of something BIGGER .

HOMECOMING BONFIRE + FIREWORKS

Students kick off Homecoming weekend with an annual bonfire built like no other (aka HUGE). The night ends with a fireworks display over Jake Christiansen Stadium.

With hundreds of activities and events outside the classroom, it’s hard to pick a favorite, but here are a few highlights.

FROSH FROLICS

It’s your time to shine! This annual event showcases the many talents of our freshman class. It’s a night packed with energy, music, and fun.

CORNSTOCK

Cobbers celebrate spring with Cornstock — a free concert that features a national band. A few past headliners include: lovelytheband, COIN, and AJR. Your ticket is waiting!

COBBER RING

We aren’t kidding when we say these rings are everywhere. The Cobber ring is the second most recognized ring in the country. It connects Cobbers young and old in all areas of the globe when they spot one.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

The Concordia Christmas concerts are a 96-year-old tradition and nationally renowned event. Concerts are held on campus and at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

COBB HOBNOB

CAMPUS CRAFTS

THIS IS YOUR PLACE TO EXPLORE

Many students fall in love with campus — the beauty and the culture — upon their first visit here. To truly appreciate Concordia’s campus, you need to explore it. Take a walk past Prexy’s Pond, relax in an Adirondack chair near Olin Hill, or people watch from the steps of Old Main. Hear what some of our students love about campus:

“As you climb up the stairs of Old Main, there’s a huge window with a wide ledge for sitting. It’s the perfect hideaway spot to read a book and relax.”

“If you’re looking for a great place to ponder, Prexy’s Pond is perfect. In the fall and spring, it’s the perfect place to meet for lunch, work on homework or take a quick snooze!”

“For a fast photo op, the Skyway is my go-to locale. With glass sides, the space offers tons of natural light and room for group pics.”

“On a beautiful fall evening, hang out with some friends at the campus fire pit. Bonus points if you make s’mores!”

THIS PLACE IS

Join a musical ensemble, draft your own intramural basketball team, use your voice in the Student Government Association, or volunteer in the community. With endless ways to get involved, your college experience can be as UNIQUE as you.

90+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Gov. Association

19 MAJOR MUSIC ENSEMBLES

Cord On-Air

22 NCAA ATHLETIC TEAMS

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)

Intramurals

Decisions, Decisions

So many clubs, so little time — take a sneak peek at just a few of our student organizations:

Hands for Change

Your talent and drive don’t go unnoticed here.

1 in 4 COBBERS IS A STUDENT-ATHLETE

VARSITY TEAMS

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Esports

Football

Golf Hockey

Soccer

Softball

Swimming & Diving

Tennis

Track & Field

Volleyball

Wrestling

All students are invited to share their musical talents.

1 in 3 COBBERS IS INVOLVED IN MUSIC

MUSIC ENSEMBLES

The Concordia Choir

Chapel Choir

Cantabile

Kantorei

The Concordia Band

Symphonic Band

Echo Band

Athletic Band

The Concordia Orchestra

Symphonia Orchestra

Jazz Ensemble I

Jazz Ensemble II

Vocal Jazz I

Vocal Jazz II

Percussion Ensemble

Marimba Choir

Handbell Choir

Pempamsie and Gamelan

THIS IS

FRIENDSHIPS. CHALLENGES. GROWTH. Your Concordia experience will provide opportunities that last a lifetime.

A Community Worth Exploring

FOODIE

From the unique to traditional (a few have even been featured nationally!), with 200+ restaurants you are sure to find new food to love.

ARTS + CULTURE

The 1926 historic Fargo Theatre sets the stage for an active, engaging, and inclusive arts culture.

F-M AREA POPULATION

OUTDOORSY

Kayaking, hiking, biking, or skating (and more!) — the area boasts hundreds of miles of parks to explore.

TRANSPORTATION ON THE MATBUS WITH YOUR STUDENT ID

NIGHTLIFE

With nearly 30,000 students, Fargo-Moorhead is a booming college town. From dancing, to open mic nights, to local sporting events, the nightlife is thriving.

Concordia’s FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION is unlike any other. Four action-packed days are planned so, by the time you start classes, you’ve made strong connections with your classmates, know the ins and outs of campus, and volunteered in the community. Orientation Week kicks off your college journey and culminates with the beanie toss on your first day of class.

Summe r Orientatio n Roommate Selectio n

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MORGAN

Brookings, S.D.

“I will be a freshman at Concordia this coming fall. What I’m most excited about is getting to play the sport I love and making new friends! One of the many things that drew me to Concordia was its amazing science program.”

MILGO

Pennock, Minn.

“Whenever I would tell people my college options, they would go on and on about how much they loved Concordia. It seemed as if everyone had only positive things to say. As soon as I toured campus, I knew Concordia was the place for me!”