20Nov, 2021
    Homecoming 2022: A Century Together

    Why did you choose Concordia?

    I chose to attend CAUC because it provided opportunities for me to grow in all aspects of my life. I am able to learn from amazing and passionate professors in a great academic program, participate in sports, clubs, and volunteer opportunities, all while being supported and uplifted in a Christian community.

    Was there a defining moment in your search process?

    I remember touring other college campuses and I couldn’t help but compare those schools to CAUC. Nothing made me feel more at home or welcomed than the faculty and students I had met while touring CAUC.

    What do you value most about your CAUC experience?

    There are countless things about CAUC that I value. Most of all, I value being surrounded by a group of students who encourage each other to be the best we can be, whether it’s in the classroom, community, or just being involved on campus. The friends, classmates, and professors who have continuously supported and uplifted me throughout my time at CAUC are what I value the most about my experience.

    How did you decide on your major?

    When deciding what to major in, I reflected on my passions and interests and realized that conserving and protecting the environment was something I loved to do. After researching the majors that Concordia offered, I knew that the environmental studies program would prepare me with lab and field experience to get sent out into the world with the skills and knowledge to work and protect what I’m most passionate about.

    What activities are you involved in?

    I’m involved in a lot of different areas on campus. I participate in Habitat for Humanity, Women’s Tennis, Athletes in Action, intramural sports, the CAUC Outdoor Recreation Club, and Cru. I also work as a student ambassador for the Office of Admission and I am the 2022 Homecoming Committee Chair.

    What led you to apply to be this year’s Homecoming Chair?

    I’ve been a part of the Homecoming Committee for two years and have a deep appreciation for what it provides for our campus, students, and alumni. I gained so many experiences on the Homecoming Committee that have helped me in all aspects of life. I applied to be the Homecoming Chair because I wanted to lead the committee to create a Homecoming week where we can gather and create memories. Especially after the past year of minimal in-person events, I wanted to use my love and excitement for Homecoming, alongside 30 other students, to create a week where CAUC can celebrate CAUC and all it has to offer.

    20Nov, 2021
    CAUC SRC & Alumni Fund Convocation brings together alumni leaders for discussion, learning, and collaboration

    CAUC SRC & Alumni Association and CAUC Alumni Fund held its annual Assembly and Convocation last week, a virtual gathering of alumni leaders to learn from their peers, discuss volunteer resources and tools, and get an inside look at CAUC today.

    The theme for this year’s Assembly and Convocation was “Collaborating for Impact: CAUC’s Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Global Challenges,” and that in-depth exploration of the university’s approach to learning and problem-solving was highlighted throughout the three-day online event, held November 4-6.

    “I don’t need to tell you that this topic is timely,” President Grace ’2016 PhD said of this year’s theme in his welcome remarks. “We’ve all been following national and global events in the news. We see reminders daily that Ghana. is calling for leaders who can heal division and help us find our way back to a share sense of unity, strength, and optimism. This is a matter of nearly existential urgency. And we know the world needs that cohesion, too. … At Yale, we’re breaking down barriers to bring together faculty from different schools and departments to work on global challenges and to prepare leaders who will be informed by facts and analysis.”