Table of Contents - Concordia College-Moorhead, Minnesota

Concordia means
“our hearts together”
in Latin.
The word “Cobber” is an Australian
expression for pal or buddy,
but Concordia Cobbers received
the name because the school
was first built on a corn field.
4 BEANIE TRADITION
The Beanie Tradition
A Symbol
The beanie is not just attractive headgear! It is a symbol of community and of a new beginning at Concordia .
Your beanie symbolizes that you are now a Cobber . Wear it with pride, as so many before you have!
History of the Beanie (From the “Cobber Chronicle”)
The Wearing of the Green
“‘Freshman boys must wear green caps and freshmen girls beanies of the same verdant hue!’ This was
the dictum first enforced by the class of 1925 in the fall of 1922 — and with a large freshman class, those
sophomores had their green headgear another two weeks . After this, such annual competitions between the
two classes became traditional at Homecoming .”
The green caps were abandoned in 1942 when green dye (produced in Germany) could not be obtained . In
1955, maroon and gold beanies were introduced . Ten years later, wearing of the beanies was discontinued for
one year, but in 1966 the beanies returned . Today the tradition of beanies (gold for first-year students, maroon
for transfer students) is still going strong!
Be on the lookout for Cobber Beanie Patrol!
Throughout Orientation, volunteers will be on the lookout for new students taking part in the beanie tradition . If
they catch YOU wearing your beanie, your name will be placed in a drawing for prizes . Look for prize-winners’ names
on the digital display screens in the Knuston Campus Center Atrium .
The Beanie Toss
The beanie toss occurs immediately after Convocation . This tradition marks the first day of your Concordia
College academic career!
Beanie Rules
All new students have been issued a Concordia beanie — gold to first-year students and maroon to transfer
students . First-year and transfer students are encouraged to wear their beanies from Sunday, Aug . 26, until the
Beanie Toss following Convocation on Thursday, Aug . 30 .
• Beanies should not be worn off campus.
• Replacements for lost or stolen beanies may be purchased for $7 at the Parke Student Leadership Center,
located on the second floor of the Knutson Campus Center .
• Hazing activities involving the beanie are not permitted. Hazing is a violation of college policy. Hazing is defined
as any willful act done by one or more individuals whether physical, mental, emotional or psychological, which
subjects another person, voluntarily or involuntarily, to anything that may abuse, mistreat, degrade, humiliate,
harass, ridicule, intimidate or endanger him or her, or which may in any fashion compromise his or her inherent
dignity as a person . Violations of this policy should be reported to Residence Hall staff, Orientation Leaders or the
Student Affairs Office .