All posts tagged CUCA

August 11, 2014

Concordia given permission to name itself a university

EDMONTON – In early July, the Government of Alberta announced that Concordia University College of Alberta (CUCA) was being granted permission to change its name from a “university college” to a “university.” “By allowing Concordia to be named a university, the [government] is acknowledging the…

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August 1, 2014

From Brazil with saudade: Concordia Choir on tour

Edmonton – “Dude, Where’s My Luggage?” “Nice to Meat You!” and “This Trip Is Making Me Feel Things” These were the first three daily blog titles from the Concordia Concert Choir’s spring tour to Brazil. Five staff and 25 members of the student choir from…

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July 8, 2014

CUCA awards first honourary doctorate to former Edmonton mayor

EDMONTON – At convocation this past May, Concordia University College of Alberta (CUCA) in Edmonton presented its first honourary doctoral degree to Stephen Mandel, former mayor of Edmonton. “Mandel’s commitment to Edmonton and its residents accords fully with Concordia’s mandate and mission,” CUCA noted in…

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May 28, 2014

The Christian Imagination: An Interview with Gene Veith

Dr. Gene Veith, Provost and Professor of Literature at Patrick Henry College in Virginia, was keynote speaker for the Canadian Centre for Scholarship and the Christian Faith’s third annual conference March 21-22, 2014 at Concordia University College of Alberta in Edmonton. His topic was “The…

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May 13, 2014

Placement service for DPS interns and graduate

EDMONTON – On May 11, Concordia University College of Alberta (CUCA) celebrated the graduation of one DPS student and the placement of two interns. The service took place at Concordia Lutheran Church in Edmonton. Kaitlin Schmitz has completed her degree with CUCA and is now…

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March 28, 2014

CCSCF holds successful third conference

EDMONTON – The Canadian Centre for Scholarship and the Christian Faith (CCSCF) held its third annual conference the weekend of March 21-22 at Concordia University College of Alberta. Rev. Dr. Bill Anderson, Director of the CCSCF, reports that this year’s conference continued the trend of…

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