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Arndt Science Hall
The Arndt Science Hall was constructed in 1965, and rededicated in 1989 following remodeling and completion of the facilities. These changes included remodeling and expansion of the physics and chemistry areas, and development of new laboratories in biology, science methods and research facilities. New audio-visual facilities, faculty offices, and general modernization also were included in this project. Professor Edward L. Arndt, in whose memory the building is named, served at Concordia from 1897-1910 as the "first professor of science" and taught physics, geology, botany, zoology, and physiology.
Buenger Education Center
During the first 50 years of the university's existence the library was housed in various rooms of the classroom buildings. A new and separate library building was constructed in 1951. In 1984 the library was expanded, renovated and rededicated. The building is named in honor of Dr. Theodore Buenger, Concordia's first president, who served in that capacity from 1893-1927, and continued as a faculty member until 1943. In 2003, the Buenger Library was replaced by the Library Technology Center (LTC) as the university's main library. The Buenger Memorial Library building has been renamed the Buenger Education Center which houses the department of University Enrollment, Marketing and Recruitment. The bookstore is located on the lower level of the Buenger Education Center.
Herbert P. Buetow Memorial Music Center
Constructed in 1972, the 31,000-square-foot music center was named in honor of the late Herbert P. Buetow, a St. Paul industrialist, philanthropist and Lutheran layman. The Center includes piano and organ teaching studios and practice stations; choral, orchestra, and band rooms; general classrooms; art exhibit area; and faculty offices. The uniquely designed recital hall, seating nearly 500 people, also houses the 44 rank Schlicker concert organ, a gift from local entrepreneurs, Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Schilling.
Classroom Building
Constructed in 1917, the classroom building was Concordia's first administration building. An excellent example of eclectic architecture, the front entrance is surrounded by a magnificent Tudor-style stone arch trimmed with rosettes in the form of Luther's coat of arms. The university seal is carved near the top of the building. Although primarily used for instructional purposes, the building also accommodates a few administrative offices.
Dining Hall
The Dining Hall is located at the northern end of the campus' six main buildings which form a corridor. The Dining Hall is on the second floor, the Oswald Hoffmann School of Christian Outreach (OHSCO) and Health Center are located on the top floor, and the President's Dining Room is on the lower level.
Gangelhoff Center
Gangelhoff Center was completed in 1993 and is named after the benefactors, Ronald and Doris Gangelhoff. The center serves the university's academic, health, physical fitness, and recreational needs. This magnificent structure features a 45,000-square-foot arena that boasts four full-size basketball courts; a 200-meter running track and a 40-foot-high climbing wall; an arena floor that accommodates basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and indoor soccer; a strength and conditioning room; the Sandberg classroom and lounge areas for breakout sessions including a concession stand for refreshments and a fully staffed athletic training department. The Gangelhoff Center arena has a seating capacity of over 3,000 and has hosted conventions, concerts and trade shows.
Graebner Memorial Chapel
Graebner Memorial Chapel, built in 1911, was formerly the school's gymnasium. The transformation of the gymnasium into a modern chapel was completed in 1955. It currently accommodates approximately 400 people. The chapel is named for Dr. Martin Adolph Henry Graebner, who served as second president of Concordia from 1927-1946.
Library Technology Center
The Library Technology Center, completed in 2003, provides students, faculty, and staff with books, periodicals, music scores, compact discs, videotapes, and other types of resources necessary for the academic community. It houses the help desk, reference desk, and circulation desk to facilitate communication with Information and Technology staff. The lower level houses the majority of the approximately 124,000 circulating collection of books, and also provides space for special collections, meeting rooms and staff offices. The circulation desk and reference desk, as well as the curriculum and reference collections, are located on the main floor of the building. The upper level of the Library Technology Center is comprised of seven classrooms and the Faculty Scholarship Center.
An online catalog (CLICnet) provides bibliographic information for over 1.5 million holdings representing over one million unique titles volumes held by Concordia and the other CLIC (Cooperating Libraries In Consortium) libraries. Circulation among the college libraries, as well as the University of Minnesota libraries through MINITEX, is facilitated by twice daily courier service. Through the virtual library page on the Web site, access is provided to a variety of online indexes and full-text databases.
Luther Hall
The top floors of Luther Hall serve as student housing, however the lower level houses the majority of the Student Affairs offices and the Luther Art Gallery. The Poehler Administration Building was attached to Luther Hall and the Classroom Building in 1979. This resulted in a corridor connecting six of the campus' main buildings.
Lutheran Memorial Center (LMC)
The Lutheran Memorial Center was completed in 1953 and is dedicated to those young men and women who lost their lives during World War II. The building houses the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies, the graduate programs, and continuing education. The LMC also houses athletic department offices, and locker room and weight facilities for the football team.
Poehler Administration Building
Partially completed in the spring of 1970 and finished in 1979, this three-story structure houses several of Concordia's administrative offices; the College of Education; department of religion and theology; department of social and behavioral sciences; department of English; department of communication studies; department of business and public policy; department of modern languages; department of history; and the College of Vocation and Ministry. The building is named in honor of Concordia's third president, Dr. William A. Poehler, who served from 1946-1970.
BEAR Center (Business-Enrollment-Advising-Registration)
The BEAR Center, located on the first floor of the Poehler Administration Building, is a single location where students may take their questions about enrollment, financial aid and student accounts. The BEAR Center offers: dedicated computers for students to access Bear Path; one phone number, (651) 603-6300, to call for answers to questions; an e-mail address for sending questions (bearcenter@csp.edu); and staff cross-trained in Financial Aid, Registrar, Advising and Business Office functions. BEAR is an acronym for Business, Enrollment, Advising and Registration.
Student Union
The Student Union contains the student campus mailboxes, a snack bar, student senate offices, lounges the Bear Den Fitness Center, and recreational areas. Completed in 1972, this structure received nationwide attention and a merit award by the Minnesota Society of Architects for design excellence, sensitivity to human and functional needs and the building environment. The Union Station Restaurant was added in 2001.
Theatre Arts Center
The Concordia Theatre Arts Center, which is connected to the Buetow Music Center, was completed in 1994. The new facility supports theatre education and experiences for students, as well as community audiences. It houses the 350-seat flexible proscenium E.M. Pearson Theatre; rehearsal, dance, costume, and scenery studios; theatrical classrooms; a 100-seat black box theatre laboratory; elevator orchestra pit; state-of-the-art lighting and sound control systems; and offices.
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