http://www.cune.edu Sun, 19 May 2013 05:59:11 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/cla-news-archive/concordias-center-for-liturgical-art-set-to-install-mosaic-at-va/ The Center for Liturgical Art at Concordia University, Nebraska, is currently working on a massive mosiac, 31 feet long by 16.5 feet tall, which will be installed in the Welcome Center at Valparaiso University in Indiana. The mosaic, titled “Lightfall,” was inspired by Psalm 36:9 and Valparaiso’s motto: “In luce tua, videmus lucer,” “In your light, we see light.” Fri, 10 May 2013 11:35:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/cla-news-archive/concordias-center-for-liturgical-art-set-to-install-mosaic-at-va/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/english-communication-and-theater-honor-societies-induct-new-mem/ Three honor societies at Concordia inducted members during ceremonies held during the first week of May. The societies recognize outstanding students in the areas of English, communication and theater arts. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:33:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/english-communication-and-theater-honor-societies-induct-new-mem/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/praise-band-from-concordia-leads-worship-in-chicago/ A praise band from Concordia University, Nebraska, led worship at a Five14 Revolution event in Chicago, Ill., on April 19. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:32:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/praise-band-from-concordia-leads-worship-in-chicago/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-to-honor-outstanding-academic-achievement/ Concordia will recognize graduating seniors with outstanding academic achievements at an Academic Honors Reception on Friday, May 10. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:29:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-to-honor-outstanding-academic-achievement/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-to-award-honorary-degrees-at-commencement/ Seven individuals will be recognized with honorary degrees and awards at Concordia’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in the Walz Human Performance Complex. The degrees and awards celebrate the contributions and service of these individuals to the Concordia University community. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:19:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-to-award-honorary-degrees-at-commencement/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/class-of-1963-to-celebrate-golden-reunion-at-concordia/ Concordia’s graduating class of 1963 will celebrate its 50th year golden reunion on Saturday, May 11, and will be recognized that day at the university’s commencement ceremony. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:14:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/class-of-1963-to-celebrate-golden-reunion-at-concordia/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-s-department-of-natural-sciences-bestows-student-honor/ The Department of Natural Sciences at Concordia held its annual awards banquet on Friday, April 24. Students were recognized for exceptional work and contribution to the science department this year. Graduating seniors were also honored at the banquet. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:11:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-s-department-of-natural-sciences-bestows-student-honor/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-students-lend-helping-hand-to-community-organizations/ Students at Concordia recently worked with local social and civic organizations in Seward and Lincoln as part of Dr. Kathy Miller’s Social Problems course. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:04:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-students-lend-helping-hand-to-community-organizations/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-to-hold-commencement-and-baccalaureate-ceremonies1/ Concordia will hold its 106th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in the Walz Human Performance Complex arena. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:10:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-to-hold-commencement-and-baccalaureate-ceremonies1/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-students-compete-at-gis-lis-symposium/ Three Concordia students were recognized for their outstanding efforts at the Nebraska GIS/LIS Association Symposium held April 16-18 in Kearney, Neb. Students from Dr. Joel Helmer’s Global Information Systems classes attended one day of the symposium to present research projects in the poster presentation competition. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:47:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-students-compete-at-gis-lis-symposium/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-students-travel-to-costa-rica-for-biology-study-tour/ A tropical ecology class from Concordia visited Costa Rica on an 11-day study tour March 6-16. Led by Dr. Joseph Gubanyi, professor of biology, the group of 13 students studied the biodiversity and characteristics of the country’s tropical rainforests. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:43:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-students-travel-to-costa-rica-for-biology-study-tour/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-students-and-faculty-promote-literacy-as-part-of-world/ On Tuesday, April 23, thousands of volunteers across the United States, including 17 from Concordia, gave away half a million free books to light or non-readers. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:01:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-students-and-faculty-promote-literacy-as-part-of-world/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/art-news-archive/art-students-give-thesis-exhibition-at-concordia/ The Marxhausen Gallery of Art at Concordia is hosting a Bachelor of Fine Art Thesis Exhibition containing the work of five student artists. The exhibit opened Sunday, April 21, and will run through May 8. An opening reception for the exhibit will be Sunday, April 28, from 1 to 4 p.m., with an exhibit talk by the artists at 2 p.m. in the gallery. The public is invited to attend, free of charge. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:36:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/art-news-archive/art-students-give-thesis-exhibition-at-concordia/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-hosts-visitors-from-nantong-university-in-china/ Nine students and two faculty members from Nantong University in Nantong, China, visited Concordia University, Nebraska April 15-19. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:34:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/concordia-hosts-visitors-from-nantong-university-in-china/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/students-showcase-projects-in-third-annual-research-symposium-at/ Concordia held its third-annual Research Symposium on Tuesday, April 16. The symposium gave students the opportunity to present personal research and advanced projects. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:22:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/students-showcase-projects-in-third-annual-research-symposium-at/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/music-news-archive/concordia-music-ensembles-to-give-final-performances/ Concordia’s Male Chorus, Women’s Chorale, University Concert Band, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Choir and two handbell choirs will give concerts during the last week of April and first week of May. All performances are free and open to the public. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:13:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/music-news-archive/concordia-music-ensembles-to-give-final-performances/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/health-and-human-performance-students-receive-scholastic-recogni/ Eight Concordia students were recognized by Phi Epsilon Kappa, a health and human performance honorary society, for excellence in scholarship for 2013. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:11:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/health-and-human-performance-students-receive-scholastic-recogni/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/art-news-archive/concordia-students-recognized-at-o-keefe-elevator-company-art-sh/ Concordia student Grace Hollenbeck earned the Best of Show award 2013 O’Keefe Elevator Company Art Show in Omaha, Neb., on April 11. Hollenbeck is a sophomore in Concordia’s art education program. Five other Concordia students also were honored at the show. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:07:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/art-news-archive/concordia-students-recognized-at-o-keefe-elevator-company-art-sh/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/music-news-archive/a-cappella-choir-to-give-final-concerts-of-tour/ The Concordia University A Cappella Choir recently returned from a six-day tour of the Midwest. The choir will give two home concerts to close the tour on Sunday, April 21. The first concert will be at 3 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, located at 4325 Sumner St. in Lincoln, Neb. The final performance will begin at 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, located at 919 North Columbia Ave. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:03:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/music-news-archive/a-cappella-choir-to-give-final-concerts-of-tour/ http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/electric-car-charging-station-to-be-unveiled-at-concordia/ Concordia will host the dedication of a new ChargePoint electric vehicle charging station on its campus northeast of the Walz Athletic Fieldhouse on East Hillcrest Drive, on Monday, April 22, at approximately 11:15 a.m. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:43:00 CDT http://www.cune.edu/about/news/archive/general-news/electric-car-charging-station-to-be-unveiled-at-concordia/