Concordia University, Nebraska

A group of three computer programming students, called the J-Team, from Concordia University, Nebraska placed in the top 10 percent of the region in the ACM North Central North America Programming Contest held Nov. 8 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Three teams participated in the contest.

Twelve Concordia Nebraska students will teach English and American culture to students in grades kindergarten through eighth in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China, this summer.

Six theater students from Concordia University, Nebraska traveled on a study tour through the United States and Canada May 12-26.

The Department of Natural Sciences at Concordia University, Nebraska recognized exceptional work and contribution to the science department at its 13th annual awards banquet. Graduating seniors were also honored at the banquet.

The Sower is a bi-weekly newspaper that covers campus news for the Concordia student community while also providing valuable pre-professional experience for student staff members.

Concordia University, Nebraska names 2013 Homecoming Court.

Concordia University, Nebraska held its third-annual Research Symposium on Tuesday, April 16. The symposium gave students the opportunity to present personal research and advanced projects. Thirty-nine students presented their research, literature reviews and projects. Projects were divided into four presentation categories. The empirical research category included the presentation of data collected by an individual or team through observation or sensory experience, of empirical or non-empirical research, literature reviews and advanced projects. The non-empirical research category included projects in which the student developed a thesis and defended it using source texts or peer-reviewed research. Literature reviews were presented by students who had written academic papers based on the review of peer research articles on a specific field-related study. The Advanced Project category allowed presenters to showcase service learning projects, course culminations and highlight their work in interdisciplinary studies. "Everyone who attended this year from fellow students to faculty and staff, and even individuals who participated in studies was impressed with the quality of work presented," said Dr. Nancy Elwell, associate professor of psychology and coordinator of the symposium. "It is truly an event that celebrates the talent of Concordia University, Nebraska students." Presenters from your area are listed along with the title of their project:

The Pre-Seminary Club promotes fellowship, education, spirituality, maturity and faith of those who seek to be pastors in The Lutheran ChurchaEUR"Missouri Synod, through fellowship activities, service events on and off campus, weekly meetings and a bi-annual retreat. Students from your area who are members of the Pre-Seminary Club for the 2012-2013 school year at Concordia University, Nebraka include:

The co-chairs organize and oversee Homecoming activities including appointing committee chairs for the various event and coordinate all efforts.

Student Activities Council (SAC) members plan and implement activities to entertain and promote the social and spiritual well-being of the student community with dances, holiday activities, musicians, comedians, bands, games, and Homecoming and Spring Weekend activities. SAC is affiliated with the National Association for Campus-Activities. Students from your area who are a member of SAC for the 2012-2013 school year at Concordia University, Nebraska include:

The Student Worship Committee (SWC) at Concordia University, Nebraska is committed to ensuring meaningful worship experiences for students and assists with Concordia's worship and praise opportunities. Students from your area who are members of SWC for the 2012-2013 school year at Concordia University, Nebraska include:

The Sower is a bi-weekly newspaper that covers campus news for the Concordia student community while also providing valuable pre-professional experience for staff members. Students from your area who are a member of The Sower's staff for the 2012-2013 school year at Concordia University, Nebraska include:

A group of Concordia University, Nebraska students traveled north to Canada as part of an artic study tour June 13-25. Led by Dr. Joseph Gubanyi, professor of biology, the group examined northern ecosystems and studied plants and animals of the region. Their studies took them as far north as Hudson Bay, where they cruised the icy waters in Zodiac boats among a school of beluga whales and icebergs. "It was an amazing experience to witness the amount of marine life and dynamic physical characteristics of the Hudson Bay," said John Chatwell, a senior biology major from Lincoln, Neb. Through the course of the trip, students visited ecosystems ranging from boreal forest, tundra, fens (arctic marshes), and arctic coastal marine environments. They also studied tundra biology in northern Manitoba at Churchill Northern Studies Centre, a field station established for research and education of the arctic. "Working out of a facility built specifically for the development of sub-arctic research gave our group the chance to work with other researchers and experience the real-life challenges and skills needed to be an on-site research specialist," said Chatwell.

A team of students and two professors from Concordia University, Nebraska embarked on a study tour of four national parks May 7-18. The group visited Death Valley, Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite national parks in California. "The objective of the trip is to open the eyes of students to the wonderful system of national parks we are blessed to have in this country," said Dr. Joel Helmer, associate professor of geography and leader of the trip. "I always tell them aEUR~it's your land, go see and use it.'" Students were required to select a resource management issue in the parks. They then researched the issues through interviews with park personnel, photographs, journaling and information from visitor centers. Each student also completed a digital journal of photos, writings and observations. "This was a trip of a lifetime," said junior Matt Wingert. "Never again will I go to that many national parks or learn that much in one trip. Dr. Helmer did an outstanding job. I can't wait to go visit those parks again and share with my friends and family the things I learned," he said. The trip included a hike on the sand dunes and a visit to the Racetrack Playa in Death Valley, exploring the backcountry in Jeeps, viewing the world's largest tree in Sequoia, and camping and hiking in Yosemite. The following local students participated in the national parks study tour: