“Land of Wonder” Exhibit Presents an Immersive Experience
A colorful new exhibition in the Ferguson Art Gallery brings an underwater botanical scene to mid-winter Concordia University Chicago. The show by CUC art professor Nikkole Huss, titled Land of Wonder, focuses thematically on the exploration and…
Campus Activities Board Spreading Love this Valentine’s Day
Candy grams returned to Concordia University Chicago this year just in time for Valentine’s Day. Last week, students purchased one or more candy grams for $1 each, to be sent to anyone they wanted. After receiving an e-mail notifying them about the…
CUC Hosts Annual “Lighting of the Campus Christmas Tree” Event
On Monday, Nov. 29, the Concordia University Chicago community gathered for the annual “Lighting of the Campus Christmas Tree” event. The tree is located by the pillars in front of Addison Hall. CUC has been hosting an event to celebrate the…
For Students, Returning to the Classroom Has Been a Mixed Blessing
The daily life of masks and social distancing has become second nature for the Concordia University Chicago community. As the fall comes to an end, students reflect on the highs and lows of navigating through another COVID-19 ridden semester. It has been…
Up for Debate: CUC Brings a New Debate Program
The 2022 spring semester could see the creation of a new debate program for undergrad students at Concordia University Chicago. CUC career counselor David Vasquez will start a “forensics” program, which aims to hone students’ critical…
“One of the best things we do,” Lessons and Carols kicks off the holiday season
A clutch of student greeters waited outside the the doors of Our Chapel of the Lord on Saturday Dec. 4, with a smile to welcome the Concordia University Chicago community back to the first live “Lessons and Carols” concert since 2019. The…
CUC Computer Science Wins Another First Place in Chicago in the IEEEXtreme Competition
Students in Concordia University Chicago’s computer science program took yet another first place ranking in 2021 IEEEXtreme Chicago competition on Oct. 24 – the team’s sixth top finish among area universities in the past seven years. The Institute…
Kayla McCloud ’21 is Latest Alum to Work at CUC
After donning cap and gown in May 2021 with a bachelor of arts degree from Concordia University Chicago, McCloud started her first post-college job at Illinois State University. At ISU, McCloud contributed to social media efforts for multiple Redbird…
Ferguson Art Gallery Showcases “Photography and Fiber Reveal God’s Beauty”
The second Ferguson Art Gallery showing of the Fall semester celebrates women of faith in honor of alumna Kim Loontjer, BS ‘ 06, who passed away in 2019. The show, “Photography and Fiber Reveal God’s Beauty,” features new artwork from two other…
BSU Back to Hosting In-Person Events
After being restricted to only online events in 2020 and this past spring, the Black Student Union (BSU) is reinvigorating Concordia University Chicago’s social event calendar. “We hosted a few events last year,” said BSU president Jaylen Tucker, a…
