Author Archives: CLV

Sharing the meaning of Skogfjorden

Each morning the Norwegian flag is raised signifying the start of a new day.

Norwegian “Roads Scholar” participants will experience two new interesting program elements at their program between September 26 – October 2,

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Concordia Language Villages at the Minnesota State Fair

Concordia Language Villages and Concordia College will share an exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair between August 26 and September 6.  Highlighting both the College and Language Villages’ commitment to global education, visitors to our booth will be eligible for…

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Waldseefest and German Conference this Weekend

Villagers write about "walls still to fall" on fake sections of the Berlin Wall at International Day

This weekend (July 23 – 25) Waldsee hosts a celebration of its 50th summer alongside a conference on…

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Waldsee

Waldsee is happy to report that five more scholarships have been awarded to villagers to come to Waldsee, courtesy of the German language consultants in the US. The German government funds a Central Agency for Schools Abroad (Zentralstelle für das

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A Recent Minneapolis Star Tribune Story

A recent story in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune provides an account of a challenging and enjoyable program for intrepid adults who want to learn French and experience the outdoors. Voyageur dean Francois Fouquerel led…

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Dr. Pamela M. Jolicoeur

Dr. Pamela M. Jolicoeur, the 10th president of Concordia College, died June 9, 2010, after suffering a stroke at her home. She was 65.

“President Jolicoeur provided remarkable leadership for Concordia,” according Board of Regents Chair Ron Offutt. “Her relentless…

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Village Pages

For the second summer in a row, deans and program staff will be blogging about their programs so parents and friends can get a feel for the summer programs and see for themselves what kinds of activities the staff have…

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Soiva Music Camp

Concordia Language Villages, the Finlandia Foundation, and a number of US-based music instructors have launched a very exciting music program which is growing steadily and developing a strong following.  Soiva, is a music camp that takes place at Salolampi in…

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The Future of German Language in America

Waldsee, the German Language Village, and Concordia Language Villages will host a conference examining the future of German in America that will be attended by Klaus Scharioth, German Ambassador to the U.S., along with innovative educators, business executives and foundation…

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UN Under-Secretary-General Shaaban M. Shaaban to Visit the Villages in August

Shaaban M. ShaabanConcordia Language Villages is pleased to announce that Shaaban M. Shaaban, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management, will speak at International Day on August 13 and will moderate the Global Summit. Each International Day, many villagers participate…

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