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Drama Department Hosts Playwriting Boot Camp

Tuesday January 31, 2012

Concordia's Drama Department and the GTC (Green Thespian Collective (drama club)) are sponsoring a playwriting workshop this weekend with award winning writer, director and actor Mieko Ouchi.

The Playwriting Boot Camp runs on Saturday, February 4 2:00 to 4:30 in the Tegler Auditorium at Concordia University College.

The workshop is free to GTC members and $5.00 for non GTC Members.

Concordia Hosts 200th Birthday Party for Charles Dickens

Monday January 30, 2012

On February 7, 2012, Concordia will be the official host of Charles Dickens' 200th birthday.

Concordia alumna will present papers on various topics regarding Dickens' work, including "Bleak House," "Captain Murder" and more. President Dr. Gerald Krispin will lead a special chapel service, there will be a birthday tea party in the library, and students will take part in a Dickens' Read-a-Thon, where they will read "A Tale of Two Cities" continually for 24 hours. If they complete the book, they will continue reading other works by Charles Dickens.

Concordia Education Program Recognized by Alberta Teacher's Association

Thursday January 26, 2012

On December 2, 2011, Provincial Executive Council approved a draft memorandum of understanding between the Association and the Edmonton-based postsecondary institution. The draft memorandum applies in every respect to the elements of the relationship the Association enjoys with the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta and grants interim recognition of Concordia’s teacher preparation program.

Concordia Symphony Orchestra's "Let's Dance" Fundraiser

Friday January 13, 2012

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2012 @ 7pm

The CONCORDIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA invites you to their first annual fundraieing even: AN EVENING OF DANCE!

ROBERT TEGLER STUDENT CENTRE, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ALBERTA

Come dance to a live orchestra, listen to marvelous instrumental solists, enjoy special treats for your palette.

Pre-event Dance Lession with Cindy Webber (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $5.00)

"Let's Dance" 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Alumni Week 2012

Friday January 13, 2012

January 30th to February 3rd

The Concordia Alumni Association is hosting Alumni Week on campus. Mark your calendar  for January 30 to February 3, 2012, and join us and the Alumni Association at one or more of the following events.

Everyone is welcome to attend:

CONCORDIA NAMES VP INTERNATIONAL

Tuesday December 13, 2011

On December 2, 2011 Concordia's Board of Governors approved an Internationalization Strategy to broaden and deepen Concordia's pool of potential students.

The strategy is focused on untapped markets and that is both fiscally responsible and in keeping with the university's directional plan. The Board appointed Dr. Manfred Zeuch as VP International, on a two-year pro tem basis, to lead the Internationalization initiative.

CONCORDIA ESTABLISHES "CANADIAN CENTRE FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH"

Wednesday December 7, 2011

Concordia University College of Alberta is pleased to announce the establishment of the new Canadian Centre for Scholarship and the Christian Faith.

The Director of the CCSCF, Dr Bill Anderson, says that “the centre provides a new meeting point for scholars from a variety of specialties to conduct research that illuminates the relationship between Christian Faith, academic learning and the contemporary world.”

Exam Anxiety Workshop Goes Online

Friday December 2, 2011

With final exams for the autumn semester just around the corner, Concordia University College of Alberta offers special workshops to cope with exam stress.

Hosted by Concordia's Counselling Psychologist, Barbara VanIngen, the seminar aims to provide students the tools to understand why exams cause anxiety, and how to cope with the added stress.

The autumn installation of the Exam Anxiety Workshop is now availble online on Concordia's YouTube Channel.

Concordia Student Featured on CBC Radio's Ed Pod Challenge

Tuesday November 22, 2011

On Monday, November 21, CBC's Edmonton's morning show, Edmonton AM, featured Concordia music student Sara Isabel.

The Ed Pod Challenge features local musicians and challenges them to convince listeners to download one of their songs for $1.

Sara's song, "Simple Taste," was the featured track.

You can listen to the feature on the CBC Edmonton AM website.

Students "Make Their Mark," raising funds for scholarships and bursaries.

Friday November 4, 2011

Concordia students introduce Make your Mark - a fundraising campaign for scholarships and bursaries.

On November 2nd, Concordia students gathered in the Tegler Student Centre to introduce the Make your Mark campaign. The Concordia Student Challenge is about students helping students.

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