History (Re) Photographed: by Concordia College students in History 112HU, Fall 2016Main MenuRephotographyJayce AhmannA Town Lost in Time: Fort Peck, MontanaOlsen Family House, New Sweden, Minnesotaby Sophia BeukenhorstRecapturing the Downtown SpiritBy Nick BingerFargo and How it Has ChangedBy Taylor DaughertyJordan DavisOld Main Then & NowBrainerd Paper MilllJake EllingsonChanging of Agricultural Land over the Last Fifty YearsIsabelle FinholmThe Little Falls Public LibraryPaul J. Dovre Campanile - Concordia College, Moorhead, MNAcceptance of Faith Diversity in Religion-Based Higher EducationAdvancing Business Education at Concordia: Moorhead, MinnesotaAllison JohnsonThe Changed Main Street of Ada, MinnesotaBishop WhippleCollin LarsonThe Main Avenue Bridge: Then and NowKnutson Campus CenterHillsboro and North Dakota's Western Migration.The Women of Main StreetChurches & the Cold WarThe Windego Park Amphitheater: Development Prioritized, Culture ForgottenHunter SantAmourBethany Reformed Church of Clara City, MinnesotaAleah SchwittersJocelyn SkodaEntrance To Detroit Lakes, MinnesotaFrom Flour Milling to Tourism: The Evolution of WabashaThe Cream of the Co-op:The Co-op Creamery Movement and the New York Mills CreameryThe WPA Courthouse Kept AliveA Church Untouched by TimeBy Ane Sofi VaranasiTrey WeisbrodJake WormsMahnomen County CourthouseComstock House: Changed Yet RemainsAuthor: Marissa SenstadConcordia College Students, History 112, Fall 2016
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12016-11-08T17:26:06-08:00Joy K. Lintelman0c54aaa2a43d92e1740a36a95af4ba496d882df641378plain2016-12-16T09:01:52-08:00Alex Berge70d92e6fa3051378b806d3c64c23d4e41102761Many changes have taken place throughout history, within college campuses. Many of these changes were influenced by race, religion, an increase in technology, the number of students striving to obtain a college degree, campus environment, buildings, etc. Every college has had to go through changes over the course of time, each affecting colleges in different ways. Concordia College has been involved in a plethora of changes on campus since the opening of the campus in 1891. The bell tower (Paul J. Dovre Campanile) is one of the dramatic changes that took place on campus. “The idea of the campanile was said to be a waste of money.” [1] Not every change is similar, some may be more challenging to overcome then others. Also, conflicts may arise throughout the process of changing. Colleges within the United States have pushed to try and react with ethical judgment and fairness towards the challenges that changes present, in order for the institution to successfully strive in the right direction. “October 31, 1891 Concordia opened with 12 students, three instructors and courses in English literature, natural sciences, mathematics and piano. Academic programs were very quickly added, which include the following: religion, business, Norwegian, voice, geography and history.” [2] Concordia has evolved. “Currently offering over 50 majors, 15 honor programs, 12 pre-professional programs in medicine, law, engineering, dentistry and more. As of 2016, about 2200 students are enrolled. The students come from a variety of 38 states, 26 countries, and 39 different religions.” [3] Concordia has adapted to the surplus of changes by increasing the amount of fields they have to offer as the years passed by. These changes are currently attracting students to attend this college from all around the world. This change helps diversify the college. Concordia College campus in 1891 owned two city blocks of land, and one building. With the number of students attending steadily increasing, the campus was forced to expand. The expansion of land consumed is over 120 acres. [4] Multiple buildings have been arranged throughout campus. These buildings each have a sole purpose, which is to serve as either classrooms, offices, library, gym, living quarters, dining hall, etc. Concordia over the years has had to maintain and update buildings and programs in order to satisfy current students and help to attract new students. The Offutt school of Business was recently completed for business majors and faculty to use. Concordia currently is under renovation. Behind the chain-link fence in the rephotograph stands is the remains of the Ivers and Jones buildings which are undergoing renovation. This project is expected to be complete in the fall of 2017. The new and improved buildings will serve as a new home to math and science majors. [5] Concordia made an ethical decision to improve their faculties to satisfy their students. One change that Concordia College made that will remain in the center of campus for generations was the creation of magnificent campanile. Construction on the bell tower was finished in the 1991. “The campanile stands 100 feet tall with a six-foot cross on top. Six bells are attached under the roof, weighing 5,092 pounds in total.” [6] The beautiful tower was named after President Emeritus Dr. Paul J. Dovre in October of 2012. During the construction period, many people thought that the campanile was a waste of money. These people did not comprehend the significance behind the project. President Emeritus Dr. Paul J. Dovre said, “by placing a religious symbol at the heart of our campus, the institution expressed its commitment to the mission and affirmed that life with only incidental beauty is not sufficient.” [7] This year marks the 25th anniversary of the bell tower which over the years has become the symbol for Concordia. At first people disliked the idea of building a bell tower and were not in approval of change. As the years went by people began seeing the beauty and purpose behind the idea. Concordia College will continue to strive in the right direction if they react to change with ethical judgment. All of these changes that have taken place over the years, throughout the campus have all been for one purpose, to satisfy. By creating a campus that has all the traits required to meet a college student’s needs. While other colleges might struggle to deal with change, Concordia continues to accept change and is always willing to take that next step if it will benefit the students. FOOTNOTES: [1] Rachael Post, “The campanile stands for all,” Concordian, November 18, 1994, 9. [2] Concordia College, “Our History and Heritage,” Concordia College, accessed December 4, 2016, https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/our-history-heritage/. [3] Concordia College, “Concordia at a Glance,” Concordia College, accessed December 5, 2016, https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/concordia-at-a-glance/. [4] Carroll Engelhardt, On Firm Foundation Grounded: The First Century of Concordia College (1891-1991) (Concordia College, 1991), 361. [5] Concordia College, “Science: Coming in 2017,” Concordia College, accessed December 5, 2016, https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/science-facility/. [6] Concordia College, “The Campanile,” Concordia College, accessed December 6, 2016, https://www.concordiacollege.edu/news-media/detail/the-campanile/. [7] Concordia College, “The Campanile,” Concordia College, accessed December 6, 2016, https://www.concordiacollege.edu/news-media/detail/the-campanile/.