Reading education expert Jerry Johns speaks at Concordia-Chicago celebration of NCATE accreditation January 18, 2012 - On Thurs., Feb. 16, reading expert Jerry Johns spoke on his perspectives on literacy education and the future of reading instruction.
Award is latest recognition of alumnus educator's impact December 01, 2011 - Steven Isoye ’95, the 1998 Concordia Alumnus of the Year, recently was named the 2010-2011 Horace Mann/Illinois Principal Association Principal of the Year—an honor landing him recognition in Washington, DC, as one of the nation’s top high school principals.
Tomorrow's Promise: Vision 2020 May 02, 2011 - Through 2020, Fifth Third Bancorp and Concordia University Chicago will provide 22 students with mentoring, tutoring, school supplies and technology, employment opportunities and financial support—including full coverage of their tuition, books, fees, and room and board at Concordia University Chicago.
Concordia helps teachers to integrate technology into the classroom May 02, 2011 - May 2, 2011 —From digital textbooks to social networking to online video, advancements in technology, falling barriers to its access and greater student expectations are making it a requirement that teachers be more technologically literate in the classroom.
Concordia graduates first online doctoral student March 15, 2011 - March 15, 2011 —In the fall of 2010, Jeffrey Lesser of Port Washington, NY, became the first person to earn a doctoral in educational leadership degree from Concordia University Chicago through wholly online work.
Graduate, faculty, staff collaborate to launch children’s art gallery January 10, 2011 - Jan. 10, 2011 —Collaboration among graduate student Jenny Meier ’06 and faculty of the Art and Early Childhood Education departments at Concordia University Chicago have led a new art gallery on campus—featuring the works of artists ages 2 to 6
Connecting through collaboration across a growing graduate college December 19, 2010 - Dec. 19, 2010 —Established in July 2009, Concordia Chicago's Department of Foundations, Social Policy and Research encompasses a collaborative faculty team working with other departments and colleges to create and implement course, curricula, programs and capstone experiences.
CUC professor copresents recommendations adopted at UNESCO conference on instruction September 01, 2010 - Sept. 1, 2010 —Sustainability, recycling systems, preserving resources on Earth—they were all among the subjects of recommendations adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during the 14th World Council for Curriculum and Instruction Conference last summer.
Former Kraft executive Paula Sneed presents ideas for creating your future November 01, 2011 - In Nov. 2011, Paul Sneed delivered an inspirational speech to Concordia students entitled “Creating Your Future.” Sneed shared lessons learned throughout her career and provided career advice to students.
How technology can help your business October 27, 2011 - Local business professionals learned some valuable, cost-efficient tips on how to grow their businesses at the President’s Business Leaders Networking Event, which was held by Concordia University Chicago’s College of Business on Oct. 27, 2011.
Concordia-Chicago business professor admitted to Bar of the Supreme Court October 12, 2011 - College of Business professor Craig Lusthoff was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States on October 12, 2011. He traveled to Washington, DC, where he was formally sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts in the courtroom of the US Supreme Court Building, in the presence of the other eight members of the Supreme Court.
Women in Management welcomes Prof. Dellegrazie September 20, 2011 - College of Business professor Beth Dellegrazie was invited to give a presentation to Women in Management, Near West Cook Chapter on September 20, 2011 at the Carlton Hotel in Oak Park, IL.
Concordia University Chicago announces new dean and new community-focused MBA September 15, 2011 - Concordia University Chicago welcomes George Vukotich, PhD, as the new dean for its College of Business, and it is also introducing a new Community Cohort MBA degree for professionals in the River Forest and Oak Park area.
College of Business offers new multicultural marketing course August 17, 2011 - “Marketers can no longer afford to approach domestic markets as one homogenous group,” said Assistant Professor John Hildebrand. “Understanding the subcultures within your market can mean the difference between failure and success.”
Concordia MBA graduate named chairperson of Girls in the Game August 09, 2011 - Concordia University Chicago MBA graduate Jen Groh has been named chairperson of the board of directors for Girls in the Game, a nonprofit organization providing sports, nutrition and leadership programming to girls.
New MBA concentrations offered at Concordia-Chicago June 01, 2011 - Students in the MBA program at Concordia University Chicago can now choose from seven different concentrations including Not-for-Profit Management, Sports Management, Accounting, Health Care, Leadership and Change Management, School Business Management, and Banking and Financial Institutions.
Business students learn global strategy in Costa Rica May 19, 2011 - Students from the College of Business at Concordia University Chicago were immersed in global business in Latin America this spring. Students and faculty members traveled to Costa Rica from May 9 to May 18, 2011, as part of a new global strategy course, now offered during spring semester. The study abroad program exposes students to both international trade and culture
Working mom completes MBA with dual concentration May 07, 2011 - Anyone who has completed grad school or is considering attending would be inspired by Rhonda Bollinger, a working mom with three children. Rhonda graduated from Concordia-Chicago’s MBA program on May 7, 2011, with a very ambitious approach to her education.
Concordia supports Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago February 24, 2011 - Hundreds of nonprofit professionals from Chicago gathered recently to recognize the city’s Outstanding Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year. Concordia-Chicago’s College of Business continued its support of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago (YNPN) by sponsoring its 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 24, 2011.
Business student gains hands-on experience in Beijing February 01, 2011 - College of Business student Nan Yang will complete a three-month internship this summer with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the financial district of Beijing, China. She will work with the company’s audit department on internal controls and financial statements.
Students recognized with Lusthoff Scholarship January 15, 2011 - Concordia University Chicago recently awarded the 2011 Lusthoff Scholarship to Laura Hawkinson, Eric Olgaard, and Kelly Simmons.
Students develop marketing plans for Chicago businesses January 01, 2011 - Marketing students got a chance to apply their classroom knowledge to real business practice. They worked in teams to develop integrated marketing communications plans for Chicago-area businesses.