The Path to Graduation – Do You Know What It Takes?
An undergraduate student will learn that the journey towards a degree involves a great deal of sacrifice. Sacrifice could be in the form of giving up sleep to do coursework, trading social activities for work, or even making lifestyle changes in order to…
Valentine’s Dinner at CUC Culinary Center.
February 14, 2017 marked the first time that Concordia University Dinning Services hosted a Valentine’s Day dinner. They used the Sodexo Culinary Center for the dinner and had the area decorated to match the love holiday. The tables had white table…
Chili Cook Off With CUC Football Team.
On February 17, 2017 Concordia University Dining Services (CUDS) teamed up with the Concordia University Chicago football team. Retail Catering Manager Sofia Quirk and Executive Chef Olivera Amour were in contact with Head Coach Randy Awrey and Coach…
Better Shelters and A Better Future.
Better Shelter was recently awarded the Beazley Design of the Year for its refugee shelter designed in conjunction with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the IKEA Foundation. Part of an initiative by the IKEA Foundation back in…
Getting to Know the World Around You
Hello again! It has been a while since my last posting; but I am happy to tell you that I made it safely back from Europe, and have been readjusting to the CUC lifestyle. But, what exactly am I doing writing more blogs? GOOD question… I am here to…
So You Want to be a Comedian
Most of us dread public speaking, even a presentation in front of classmates can give us nightmares. Imagine standing all alone on a stage in a crowded nightclub delivering a comedy routine. One of our classmates, 21 year old Ryan Popowcer does just…
UN Resolution 2334 ala John le Carre
The recently passed United Nations resolution 2334 has many up in arms in both Israel and the US. This resolution specifically condemns Israeli settlements in the west bank, stating they have no legal validity and are a violation of international law.…
My Adventure Abroad (part 10)
Happy International Education Week (IEW) everyone! I still find it hard to believe that I have been studying abroad for two months now. I can honestly say that I have had the time of my life and I have grown so much from this experience. In honor of…
What the Data Tells Us about China
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs held another interesting and informative symposium covering public opinion in China and comparing Chinese opinions with those in the U. S. The presentation was moderated by Karl Friedhoff with Craig Kafura, Damien Ma…
Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale and Ed Burke Sidestep Freedom of Information Requests.
By Jordan Mann The Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Business Journal recently published articles about a proposed city ordinance banning the use of self driving cars in Chicago. The proposed ordinance offers no benefits to Chicago city dwellers. Mayor…