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Spring 2024 Dean's List celebrates academic achievement
To qualify for the honor, baccalaureate degree-seeking students must have earned a semester GPA of 3.62 or better, be in good disciplinary standing, and have an academic workload of at least 12 semester hours.
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Concordia-Chicago recognized by Colleges of Distinction for engaging, successful educational model
The award reflects CUC’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community and stellar student outcomes
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A calling to teach, motivate and inspire: Dr. Rich Fischer’s 50 years at CUC
It’s hard to imagine anyone loving their job more than Dr. Richard Fischer, distinguished professor of music. After 50 years as Concordia-Chicago’s director of bands, he is as passionate about it as ever.
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University Band celebrates summer with Patriotic Pops concert June 29
Highlighting a mix of patriotic and popular songs, the University Band will perform its annual free outdoor concert on the Addison Hall lawn.
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Business professor awarded Fulbright grant to research in Slovenia
Dr. Elisabeth Dellegrazie, associate professor of leadership and marketing, has received a coveted Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in business to Slovenia for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Concordia-Chicago announces distinguished awardees for Maroon & Gold fundraising gala
The University's signature fundraising event, Maroon & Gold: A Million Dreams, will honor four individuals for their faithful service within Lutheran education and their vocations at the Sept. 28 gala.
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Recent grant will enhance CUC library’s early childhood education collection
Education students and faculty, along with students enrolled at the ECEC, will soon benefit from access to a significant number of new reading resources thanks to a grant from the Reaching Across Illinois Libraries System (RAILS).
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Try out these 6 campus study spots to help you prep for finals
Every CUC student has their favorite study space on campus. During finals week, or any other time you have a huge project coming up, these campus spots have something for every study style.
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University welcomes Carl R. Trueman in Lectureship in Christianity, Humanities and Public Life
Carl R. Trueman will deliver his lecture, “Reformation Thinking and the Modern Mind” on April 22 at 4 p.m.
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These 7 famous people lived a stone’s throw from Concordia-Chicago
If you’ve spent any time in our surrounding neighborhood, chances are you’ve heard the names Frank Lloyd Wright and Ernest Hemingway come up often. Here are seven more famous locals you may not have known about.
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"The Miracle Worker" opens April 11 in Bergmann Theatre
Artists of Concordia Theatre (ACT) presents “The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson, directed by Mark Bernstein. Performances will run April 11-12 and 18-20 at 7:30 p.m., and April 14 at 2 p.m.
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University Band to host spring concert March 22
The concert, which continues the celebration of Dr. Richard Fischer’s 50th year at CUC, is free and open to the public on Friday, March 22 at 8 p.m.