Vision 2025

Moving Our Vision Forward

Since 1976, Concordia University Irvine has provided an exceptional, private, Lutheran Christian education that forms each student holistically into “wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens” who serve the world through their callings in life. This commitment is carried out in the classrooms, scientific laboratories, residential halls, in our worship center, music and theatre venues, and on our athletic fields.

Our students bring a myriad of talents to our community. It is very common for our students to combine their academic studies with co-curricular pursuits in athletics, the arts, and many others, while living out a deep commitment to their Christian faith. For this reason, Concordia is formally announcing the Vision 2025 initiative to fund two major improvements to our campus that will greatly enhance the experience of our students and all who visit Concordia.

Vision 2025 will reshape the heart of our campus as we renovate and expand the CU Center for Worship and the Performing Arts.
The new Golden Eagle Fitness & Training Center will significantly expand our athletics infrastructure on campus.

With God’s blessings and your support, these projects will be completed by our 50th academic year and dramatically reshape the campus, not just physically, but culturally. These venues will impact nearly every student, alumni, faculty, staff member, and guest of Concordia, as we invest directly in the holistic formation of every Concordia Golden Eagle.

We are excited to see how the Lord blesses Concordia in these next few years, as we commit our time, talent, and treasure to providing an exceptional Lutheran Christian education on campus and beyond. Please prayerfully consider Moving our Vision Forward by supporting Vision 2025, as we look forward to celebrating 50 years of faithful service at Concordia.

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CU Center for Worship and the Performing Arts

The Concordia University Center for Worship and the Performing Arts, or simply the CU Center, is both the spiritual and physical heart of campus. With a current seating capacity of only 500 seats and outdated acoustics, Concordia has outgrown this iconic campus landmark.

The CU Center renovation will reengineer the space, expanding its footprint by over 6,000 square feet and increasing its seating capacity to just over 800. From chapel services and special speakers, to concert performances, the renovations will allow for expanded size of our choral and instrumental ensembles, and provide enhanced acoustics, sound, and lighting for all events. Improved sightlines and seating will dramatically increase congregational and audience comfort, all while retaining the iconic profile of this beloved building. Reworked and newly created furnishings and art, as well as a rebuilt and enhanced organ, will create a beautiful setting for worship that testifies to the gracious work of God.

CU Center Highlights

Expansion of 6,000 square feet
New entrance, featuring a central baptismal font
New lighting system, featuring a high level control of the visual environment
New, state-of-the-art acoustical system
Auditorium seating, raising the seating capacity from 500 to 800
Thrust platform surrounded by 270-degree seating
Permanent choir lofts built into the platform
Fully rebuilt Casavant Organ with refurbished pipes, additional ranks of pipes, and a new console

Your support can help to transform this campus landmark to serve the needs of Concordia students and improve the experience we offer those who participate in our events and worship services. Join us in Moving our Vision Forward!

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Recent Updates

Vision 2025: Campus Renovations Continue

Posted on 10/25/2024 - 1 minute read

Construction and preparation work on the CU Center for Worship and the Performing Arts and the Golden Eagles Athletic Complex are continuing on schedule this fall.

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Golden Eagles Fitness & Training Center

The Golden Eagle Athletics Initiative continues Concordia’s promise to provide student athletes with new facilities and resources that match their level of commitment to excellence. The initiative directly impacts the student-athletes with new facilities and resources and improves the guest experience for the loyal fans, friends, and family members who have supported Concordia teams for over four decades.

The Golden Eagles Fitness & Training Center will be the newest addition to Concordia’s athletics facilities. It will help take Concordia to a new level, as we strive to win conference and national championships in NCAA Division II. The two-building facility will provide team rooms and coaches’ offices for several sports. Concordia student athletes will receive top care in the new athletic training room. A state-of-the-art, 5,000 sq ft weight room will provide our student athletes with the tools they need to compete at their highest level while attracting potential recruits with the opportunity to train at the best fitness center in the PacWest Conference. Film study, game planning, recovery, and injury prevention will be reimagined in this new center. Grandstands and a viewing deck will greatly enhance the Golden Eagle fan experience. Located between our three athletic fields (Baseball, Softball, Track & Field), this area will also include an outdoor turf training field for drills and exercises.

Golden Eagles Athletics Initiative: Funding Opportunities
CUI Training & Fitness Centers	$7,500,000
CUI Training Center	$5,000,000
Beach Volleyball	$100,000
Men's Lacrosse	$100,000
Women's Lacrosse	$100,000
Men's Soccer	$100,000
Women's Soccer	$100,000
Softball	$100,000
Men's Track	FUNDED
Women's Track	$100,000
Meeting Room	$150,000
Athletic Training Room	FUNDED
Athletic Hydro Room	$50,000
Coaches Office	$25,000
Concrete Bleachers	$250,000
Activity/Reception Hall	$250,000
Coaches Office	$25,000
Press Box	$75,000
Plaza/Breezeway	$100,000
Bridge	$50,000
CUI Fitness Center	$3,000,000
Observation Deck (5k square feet)	FUNDED
Weight Room	$1,000,000
Weight Stations (10)	$15,000
Cardio Yard	$50,000
Dance Studio/Multi Purpose Room	$150,000
Trainer's Office	FUNDED
Nutrition Office	FUNDED

One of Concordia Athletics’ stated priorities is competitive excellence. The Golden Eagles Fitness & Training Center will help all athletic programs reach their goals. Help us Move our Vision Forward!

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