Alumni Events & Programs: 2015

2015-16 Alumni

EVENTS & PROGRAMS Connect, Engage Support, Share

Alumni Relations ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumni

Greetings from Concordia The 2015 academic year has come to a close at Concordia. I hope your summer is off to a great start! To help keep Cobbers connected to each other and the college, we’d like to share some of the news, events, services and activities we offer to alumni and friends of the college, both on and off campus.

You can always find out what’s happening on Twitter, Facebook, the alumni website at ConcordiaCollege. edu/alumni, and by subscribing to electronic News & Notes at ConcordiaCollege.edu/news In addition to events like Homecoming, corn feeds, five-year reunions and global travel tours, we’d like to announce the launch of our own social community called CobbersConnect. Stay tuned and download the CobbersConnect mobile app later this summer (for iPhone and Android devices) to engage and network with fellow Cobbers.

Support the mission of Concordia by providing a job shadow experience or mentoring a student interested in your career. You can also give to scholarships or specific projects at CobbersGive.org—our recently launched crowdfunding site. Simply telling your post-college story to a potential student is another great way to support the mission of Concordia. We’re proud of you and want you to share your life experience with students.

However you like to engage, there is a way for you to connect with Concordia alumni and friends. May your summer be filled with unexpected blessings. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Matt Dimich '06 President, Alumni Board

National Alumni Board The purpose of the Concordia College Alumni Association is to sustain and advance its mission by strengthening the relationship between the college and its alumni, and alumni and students, thus exemplifying Christian life and mindfully engaging the broader world. The National Alumni Board consists of a president, past president, vice president, secretary and four subcommittees focused on engagement, enrollment, giving and career. Board members serve a four-year term, with the exception of the officers, and are nominated by peers.

Officers President: Matthew Dimich ‘06 President Elect: Katie (Corwin) Hasbargen '95

Vice President Elect: Ted Horan '96 Secretary: Jan Bilden '73

Alumni Board Members Levi Andrist '07 Christine Holland-Mehloff '90 Kayla Axtman '09 Kristi (Ehlers) Huber '98 Casey Bartz '04 Brian Kroll '97 Julie (Bjerke) Blehm '74 Karen (Wickstrom) Leighton '86

Doug Brekke '80 Megan Myrdal '09 Deborah (Root) Buchholz '71 Paul Peterson '76 Rachel (Astrup) Ronnevik '72 Rachel (McDougall) Delaney '98 Lee Skavanger '67 Linda (Hoag) Dorn '90

Shellie Simonson Ulven '93 Jason DuBord '02 Ronald Struxness '63 Kayte (McGuire) Haagenson '10 David Uselman '06 Rodney Hanson '82

Sharon (Muir) Buhr '68 Max Kringen '11

Jeff Cadwell '89 Karen (Pfaff) Paul '84

Members Elect Ryan McAdam '12 Michelle (Lee) Haaland '86

What does loyalty look like?

Being a Loyal Cobber is about staying involved and giving back to future students, feeling connected and proudly sharing it with those around you.

Connect

Stay informed and get access to benefits and services (page 2).

Engage

Participate in programs and provide experiences (page 3).

Support

Give to campus projects and student scholarships (page 4).

Share

You have spirit, let others hear it – anytime, anywhere! (page 5).

Four simple steps and we’ll send you an exclusive Loyal Cobber gift!

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Connect Whether it’s been a few years or a few decades since you’ve been on campus, you’re still a huge part of the Concordia community.

Alumni On-Campus Access Use the Concordia pool, track, library and other spaces only open to students, staff and alumni. Remain part of the Cobber faith community by attending chapel at 9:50 a.m. Monday-Thursday.

Electronic Class Letters Receive an annual electronic letter from your class agent with stories of classmates and the college itself. Highlight your marriage, new job or any life events at ConcordiaCollege.edu/classnotes. Many notes are also printed in Concordia Magazine.

Note: Letters will no longer be mailed, but will be available online at ConcordiaCollege.edu/classletters

Concordia Class Ring The official Cobber ring is the recognized symbol of Concordia College, signifying its tradition and creating bonds between alumni worldwide.

Repair and purchase info is provided online.

Little Niblet T-shirt Concordia celebrates the birth of future Cobbers! If you have a new addition (ages 0-2) to your alumni family, the Office of Alumni Relations will send you a free “Little Niblet” 18-month T-shirt. To request a shirt, fill out the class notes form at ConcordiaCollege.edu/classnotes Career Services Discover your ideal career with the help of the Concordia Career Center.

Contact a career advisor at (218) 299-3020 or career@cord.edu.

License Plate Want to show your Cobber pride around town? Purchase a vanity plate that displays the Cobber “C” through the State of Minnesota.

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Engage By sharing your ideas, time or resources, you make immense contributions to past, current and future Cobbers. If you’d like to participate or have your own idea on how to engage, contact Alumni Relations at (218) 299-3734 or visit ConcordiaCollege.edu/engage Mentor Get to know a Concordia student who’s interested in your occupation or area of study, answer questions about your career path and/or invite a student to visit your workplace.

National Alumni Board (NAB) Provide valuable ideas and assistance to increase general awareness among alumni, recruit new students and faculty, encourage giving, and recognize outstanding alumni contributions and services.

Alumni Sustainability Network Encourage a lifestyle of sustainability among students and build a foundation of sustainability in your community.

Class Agent Write the annual summer class letter, forward stories and updates of classmates to the alumni office, and work with the reunion planning committee during your reunion years.

Corn Feed Host Gather alumni in your area to strengthen relationships between alumni, parents, students, prospective students and friends of Concordia. The college will promote your event and reimburse costs up to $200!

Reunion Team Assist your Class Agent in bringing your classmates together for memorable celebrations. Reconnect with classmates prior to reunion to invite them back. Post-reunion, follow up and thank them for their participation and provide giving updates.

Twin Cities Cord Committee Plan social, educational and volunteer activities for 9,000+ alumni in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

Concordia Women Connect Committee Organize speaker events (often with brunch) twice a year. Designed for Concordia alumnae and friends of all ages to connect, network and engage in interesting world topics. (Moorhead or Minneapolis) Regional Alumni Volunteer Engage alumni in your local community through social, mentoring, educational or volunteer activities.

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CobbersGive.org You’ve heard of crowdfunding; now meet CobbFunding.

With CobbersGive, you put your money where your heart is by choosing specific campus and student-led projects to support. It’s inspired by sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

Check out this new and exciting way to support Concordia’s students and programs.

Support The Concordia Annual Fund, driven by a mission-motivated and student-focused strategy, invites you to demonstrate Cobbers for Cobbers by helping fuel the tradition of giving to support students and enhance excellence. Gifts made today are immediately put to work tomorrow where they’re needed most—to provide vital student scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, student services and general institutional support for the current year. Make a gift online at ConcordiaCollege.edu/giving Leadership Giving Concordia recognizes the cumulative contributions of donors at different levels, starting with C-400 Leadership Giving of $1,250 per year.* Legacy Scholarship Society This program supports Concordia’s first priority: our students. With each $5,000 named scholarship, a specific student is impacted. Legacy gifts are used only for scholarships and are based on need and scholastic achievement.

Planned Giving Leave a lasting legacy for future students by including Concordia in your estate plan through a bequest, annuity, trust or retirement plan.

Matching Gifts Many companies offer a matching gift benefit that doubles or even triples their employees’ charitable contributions. Check our database to see if your employer participates. *in honor of Concordia College’s 125th anniversary in 2016

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CobbersConnect (Alumnify)

Soon you’ll be only one app away from joining an active network of Concordia alumni.

The Office of Alumni Relations is partnering with Alumnify to create a modern professional network, CobbersConnect. This app will allow you to search for Concordia alumni by industry, age and geography. It’s an easy and effective way to organize meetups, hire an intern, get career advice or reconnect.

Even better, the app uses your LinkedIn profile so you don’t have to create another social presence.

CobbersConnect will be available for download on iOS and Android platforms later this summer. The more alumni who participate, the more effective the app will be. Please help spread the word. Once the app is available, we’ll post information on the college’s social media channels. Stay tuned!

Share News & Notes Know what’s happening by subscribing to the electronic Concordia newsletter (weekly emails September-May; monthly June-August).

Concordia Magazine Read campus highlights, class notes and Concordia stories by mail and online in May and November. ConcordiaCollege.edu/magazine Social Media Stay connected through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media channels. Be sure to use #cordmn. See all the social communities available at ConcordiaCollege.edu/social 5

Dates to Remember ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumninews Alumni Golf Tournaments 11 a.m. July 6 Finn/Carol Grinaker Golf Scramble for Cobber Athletics Moorhead Country Club

9:30 a.m. July 27 Cobber Baseball Golf Scramble Greystone Golf Club, Sauk Centre, Minn.

10:30 a.m. Aug. 7 Concordia Football Alumni, Parents and Friends Golf Tournament Moorhead Country Club

11 a.m. July 18 Clay Nagel Wrestling Golf Tournament Meadows Golf Course, Moorhead

Other Alumni Events Cobbers After Hours Monthly (Fargo-Moorhead) Facebook.com/FMACobberAlumni

Oct. 2-4 Homecoming ConcordiaCollege.edu/homecoming

January TBD Careers Connecting Cobbers On-campus alumni/student networking

July 16-18 Concordia College at ELCA Youth Gathering Cobo Center, Detroit, Mich.

Bring your youth by the booth to talk to Cobbers and play bumper cars!

Oct. 22 Offutt School Presents Breakfast featuring Hubert Joly, CEO of Best Buy Radisson Blu, Minneapolis 6:30-7:30 a.m. Networking/Coffee 7:30-9 a.m. Breakfast

Feb. 13 Concordia Choir Concert Ordway Theater, St. Paul, Minn.

8 a.m.-6 p.m. July 23 TEDxFargo Fargo Civic Center Discount code: COBBER

Oct. 31-Nov. 8 Concordia Orchestra Tour Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, South Dakota

5 p.m. July 26 St. Paul Saints Game CHS Field, St. Paul, Minn.

Nov. 6 Cobber Ring Day Come to campus for the celebration!

6 p.m. Aug. 9 Twin Cities Corn Feed Wabun Shelter C, Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis

9:30 a.m. Nov. 7 Twin Cities Concordia Women Connect Woman’s Club, Minneapolis Topic: “Girl Rising” film

7 p.m. Aug. 11 Minnesota Lynx Game Target Center, Minneapolis

7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 Black Nativity Musical Penumbra Theater, St. Paul, Minn.

5:30 p.m. Aug. 19 Moorhead Corn Feed Near Prexy’s Pond, Concordia C-400 Reception prior

p.m. Dec. 4 7 2 & 7 p.m. Dec. 5 2 p.m. Dec. 6 Concordia Christmas Concerts (with President’s Dinner Dec. 5) Moorhead

8-11 a.m. Aug. 23 Move-in Day Welcome students and help them move in. Gather after for brunch and fellowship.

Aug. 27-Sept. 7 MN State Fair (St. Paul, Minn.)

Stop by our booth for a photo op and promotional item!

Sept. 18-20 Family Weekend ConcordiaCollege.edu/familyweekend

6 & 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10 Concordia Christmas Concerts with President’s Dinner Minneapolis Dec. 12 Plymouth Christian Youth Center Gift Sale PCYC, Minneapolis Christmas service project

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Feb. 19-March 6 Concordia Choir Tour Northeastern states February 2016 Concordia Band Domestic Tour Minnesota, South Dakota March 16 Offutt School Presents Breakfast featuring Christine Morse, CEO of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Windows on Minnesota, Minneapolis

6:30-7:30 a.m. Networking/Coffee 7:30-9 a.m. Breakfast April 12-13 Cobbers for Cobbers Day and Celebration of Student Scholarship Recognize and celebrate the support of donors and alumni.

See the scholarly work of students on campus with presentations, music and theatre performances, an alumni panel and more.

5:30 p.m. April 22 Founders’ Day Dinner Centrum, Knutson Campus Center April 29-May 1 Commencement Weekend 11:30 a.m. May 1 Legacy Brunch May 5-19 Concordia Band International Tour Spain

Corn Feeds The Corn Feed tradition began in 1974 with events in the Twin Cities and Moorhead. Do-It-Yourself Corn Feeds continue to be a hit among Concordia family and friends, as alumni host them in their local areas.

This year, we have Corn Feeds planned across the country. Each event is personalized by the event hosts, but rest assured that there will always be corn and Cobber community! Want to plan your own Corn Feed?

Check out the Corn Feed Guidebook online. Concordia reimburses up to $200 of your expenses!

Plans are in progress for Corn Feeds in the following cities, with more areas to follow. Details and additional locations will be posted online, as they are confirmed, at ConcordiaCollege.edu/cornfeeds Area Corn Feeds

Phoenix, Arizona Monterey, California Thousand Oaks, California Colorado Springs, Colorado Denver, Colorado Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Moorhead, Minnesota Stillwater, Minnesota Bozeman, Montana Havre, Montana Omaha, Nebraska Yorktown Heights, New York Milwaukee, Wisconsin 7

Concordia Language Villages Summer and Fall 2015 International Day July 3 and Aug. 7 International Day is a gathering of more than 2,000 villagers, staff, parents and guests. International Day will be held from 1-5 p.m. at Waldsee, the German Language Village (8659 Thorsonveien NE, Bemidji, Minn.) and is open to the public. For more information visit ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org/internationalday 50th Anniversary Celebration of Lesnoe Ozero July 10-11 This summer we will be celebrating 50 years of the Russian Language Village, Lesnoe Ozero. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration including alumni, former staff, and families. For more information visit ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org/alumni Adult, Educator, and Customized Training Programs Discover what it means to become a citizen of the world. Our adult programs feature a rich array of focused and engaging language learning, cultural presentations, hands-on activities from the target cultures as well as authentic homemade meals from the countries where the target language is spoken. Upcoming 2015 programs include: Finnish: Sept. 5-11 French: Aug. 23-29 and Sept. 27-Oct. 3 German: Sept. 20-26 Italian: Aug. 10-15 Norwegian: Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Spanish: Sept. 6-12 and Oct. 25-31 Swedish: Oct. 18-24

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Global Travel Opportunities New Zealand Feb. 1-14, 2016 Absorb the astonishing beauty of one of the last lands to be settled by humans. This tour led by Dr. Jim Aageson, professor emeritus of religion, starts in Auckland, the largest urban city in New Zealand with the greatest concentration of Polynesian people. Watch a Maori cultural performance and take a skyline gondola ride in Rotorua. Visit Parnell Tourist Village, Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Winter Gardens and Harbour Bridge. Take a self-guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty House Grounds, taste wine at Rippon Vineyard and experience a jet board ride on Matukituki River. Enter Whakapapa Village and visit the thermal reserve in Te Puia.

Poland and Germany June 2016 Follow the events leading up to the Reformation with Dr. Roy Hammerling, professor of religion. Begin in Eisenach, Germay; enter Wartburg Castle; tour Martin Luther’s Augustinian monastery; and travel to Wittenberg to view Luther’s personal library of rare manuscripts. Drive to Leipzig, a flourishing trade center during the Middle Ages and center of resistance to Communist rule. Experience the flavors of Wroclaw’s market. Process what happened at Auschwitz and explore Krakow.

Greece and Turkey Sept. 17-Oct. 2, 2016 Travel along the rugged and beautiful coastline of southwest Turkey and the Corinth Canal with Dr. Jim Aageson, professor emeritus of religion.

Begin in Istanbul, Turkey, with a tour of historic and marvelous sites; cruise by Bosphorus boat through the waterway separating Asia and Europe and walk in Troy. View the Acropolis, Temple of Athena and Altar of Zeus in Selcuk; imagine St. Paul preaching in the ancient city of Ephesus and spend time in Miletus. Other stops include Philadelphia, Myra, Kos, Bodrum and, of course, Athens.

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Homecoming *Require pre-registration and/or a fee. See insert for details.

Thursday, Oct. 1 9:50 a.m. Chapel Centrum, Knutson Campus Center 7 p.m. Frosh Frolics Olson Forum 8:45 p.m. Bonfire and Fireworks Jake Christiansen Stadium

Friday, Oct. 2 9:50 a.m. Homecoming Chapel Centrum, Knutson Campus Center Noon-1 p.m. Offutt School of Business Luncheon* Barry Auditorium, Grant Center The Offutt School of Business welcomes you to a casual luncheon with students and faculty. Following the luncheon, you are invited to attend a class. Registration is required for the luncheon; cost is $10. Please indicate on your registration form if you’d like to attend a class and we will send you a list of classes to choose from.

Noon-8 p.m. Registration Barry Auditorium, Grant Center Pick up your tickets and information in the lobby area outside of Barry Auditorium (formerly East Complex). If your reunion breakfast is the first event of your weekend, go directly to the breakfast to receive your ticket and nametag. Parking for the weekend is free. You are welcome to park in any lot.

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6:30 p.m. Homecoming Banquet* Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead The Homecoming Banquet recognizes four distinguished grads with the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award. Join us as we honor Paul Erickson '74, Dr. Alan Hopeman '42, Dr. Craig Lambrecht '83 and Dr. Howard Nornes '53.

Banquet tickets are required and are $35. Seating is reserved.

8-11 p.m. Class of 1970 Friday Gathering Speak Easy Restaurant, Moorhead 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. All Reunion Gathering (for all reunion years) Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead 8:45-9:45 p.m. Handbell Choir (20th Reunion) Rehearsal NCR/ORC, Hvidsten Hall of Music Optional with Friday arrival. Reunion cost is $30. Contact Jessica Westgard Larson with questions at westgard@cord.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 3 7:30-9:20 a.m. Cobber Fun Run/Walk* Memorial Auditorium, south side

7:30-8:30 a.m. check-in; 9 a.m. Niblet Kids’ 1 Mile (12 & under); 9:20 a.m. Cobber 5K (all ages welcome) Lace up your shoes for this annual 5K race. Kids 12 and under may race in the Kids’ 1 Mile. Registration is required separately from overall Homecoming registration and includes a T-shirt. For more information visit ConcordiaCollege.edu/cobberfunrun

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Homecoming Cont.

*Require pre-registration and/or a fee. See insert for details.

Reunion Breakfasts*

Spend time with your classmates during these special class breakfasts. If your breakfast is your first event of the weekend, go directly there to check in and receive your ticket and nametag. See insert for times, locations and prices.

9 a.m. Handbell Choir (20th Reunion) Rehearsal* Buxton/Hanson, Hvidsten Hall of Music

Continental breakfast provided with rehearsal

10 a.m. Academic Open House Atrium, Knutson Campus Center Meet with current professors and students to find out what’s going on in your former department.

10 a.m. Men’s Soccer Alumni Meet and Greet Jake Christiansen Stadium Soccer Locker Room

Contact Coach Benjamin Schneweis at bschnewe@cord.edu or (218) 299-4162 with questions and to let him know if you plan to attend.

10 a.m. Men’s Hockey Reunion and Alumni Game Moorhead Sports Center All current and past Concordia hockey players are invited to a reunion game. Contact Head Men’s Hockey Coach Chris Howe at howe@cord.edu if you’re interested.

11 a.m. Homecoming Parade Eighth Street, Moorhead Route starts at the Townsite Center near McDonald’s and ends at the Jake Christiansen Stadium.

11:30 a.m. Class of 1955 Lunch* Jones C/D, Knutson Campus Center

Cost is $15.

Noon Tailgating Jake Christiansen Stadium

Food available for purchase. Activities for all ages.

1 p.m. Football vs. Bethel* Jake Christiansen Stadium Tickets are available at the gate. During halftime, the 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized.

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1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. St. Mary’s Soccer Field 3 p.m. Class of 1965 Reception Brown Hall Lounge 3 p.m. Class of 1970 Reception Speak Easy Restaurant, Moorhead (reserved for rest of the evening) 3:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. St. Mary’s Soccer Field 4-5 p.m. Handbell Choir (20th Reunion) Rehearsal NCR/ORC, Hvidsten Hall of Music Followed by social outing. Reunion cost is $30. Contact Jessica Westgard Larson with questions at westgard@cord.edu.

5 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Reception* Centrum, Knutson Campus Center 2015 Honorees are Paul Budd '68 (wrestling), Brian Mahan '96 (soccer), Karna Johnson '83 (women’s golf), Bob Peterson '70 (basketball), Tim Lowry '96 (football), Cindy (Bogatzki) Doussard '86 (track and field).

Registration is required. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cost is $15.

6:30 p.m. Homecoming Concert Memorial Auditorium

Free. Arrive early to get a good seat.

7-10 p.m. Men’s Soccer Alumni Gathering Usher’s House, Moorhead

Contact Coach Benjamin Schneweis at bschnewe@cord.edu or (218) 299-4162 with questions and to let him know if you plan to attend.

8:30 p.m. Reunion Gatherings*

See insert for locations and prices.

Sunday, Oct. 4 8-9 a.m. Handbell Choir (20th Reunion) Rehearsal NCR/ORC, Hvidsten Hall of Music 10 a.m. Men’s Soccer Alumni Game Soccer Field 10:30 a.m. All-Campus Worship Memorial Auditorium 13

Honoring our Alumni We recognize alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers and service to others by conferring upon them the Alumni Achievement Award (alumni of more than 20 years) and the Sent Forth Award (alumni of less than 20 years). We also honor alumni of any age who are devoted to local community service with the Called to Serve Award.

Nominate an outstanding alumnus/a for and learn more about these awards at ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumniawards Sent Forth Award Recipients Kristi Rendahl '97 is the organizational development advisor of the Center for Victims of Torture in St. Paul, advising centers for victims of torture around the world. She founded Prairie Talks, a speaker series that brings national and international speakers to her hometown of Rugby, N.D., and she is a regular columnist for The Armenian Weekly.

Mike Solberg '95 is president and chief executive officer of Bell State Bank & Trust. He has helped the company grow to be one of the largest independently owned banks in the country. Solberg launched the bank’s “Pay It Forward” project, providing every full-time employee with $1,000 each year to give to individuals, families or organizations in need.

Called to Serve Award Recipients The Rev. Arland Fiske '48, Minneapolis, has served as parish pastor, theologian, mentor and author. He is a strong proponent of Scandinavian heritage, was on the board of directors for Luther Seminary, St. Paul, and was instrumental in developing the ELCA’s Gifts program for lay leaders and the deacon program.

Marilon (Hafdahl) Anderson '60 is a retired teacher, minister of music and former volunteer Lutheran school director. After a 40-year career as an elementary school teacher, Anderson volunteered to serve as the director of Grace Christian Academy, a small K- 8 Lutheran school in Pasadena, Calif.

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Alumni Achievement Award Recipients Dr. Alan R. Hopeman '42, Minneapolis, served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Completing medical school in 1950, he returned to the army as a medical officer and served until 1970. His leadership was widely recognized in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

His second career was in academics as professor of surgery at the universities of Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado. He gave freely of his time to his patients, medical students and residents.

r. Howard O. Nornes '53, Fort Collins, Colo., earned D a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Purdue University and completed postdoctoral research in Sweden and Germany. His research interest was the development and regeneration of the nervous system. He is professor emeritus of neuroscience at Colorado State University and continues to teach courses in neuroplasticity of the adult brain. Through the years he has been involved in community programs to promote peace and social justice.

Paul D. Erickson '74, Circle Pines, Minn., is a sports administrator whose passions have benefited cities across Minnesota. In 1986, the governor appointed him executive director of the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC), a position he held for 27 years. During his tenure, he established the USA CUP, the largest youth sporting event in the nation. Under his leadership, the MASC also led the development of $300 million of sports facilities in Minnesota, including the National Sports Center in Blaine.

Dr. Craig Lambrecht '83, Bismarck, N.D., is responsible for operations in the west region for Sanford Health, which includes several facilities in western North Dakota. He became president/CEO of Medcenter One, Bismarck, in 2010 and guided the health system through its merger with Sanford Health in 2012. He is board certified in emergency medicine. He served as a member of the North Dakota National Guard for 30 years, serving two wartime deployments and recently retiring as a colonel.

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Global like no other Worldwide Cobber Network With 32,000 alumni across the nation and globe, the Cobber community extends well beyond the borders of our campus. Cobbers worldwide connect to network, socialize, learn and support each other and the college.

CobbersConnect Look for the launch of our mobile networking app this summer!

Local Alumni Events Host an event in your area for Cobbers and Alumni Relations will help promote it and reimburse you up to $200 per year for expenses. The event can be social, networking, service-oriented or anything else you’re interested in. To find out more, visit ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumni or contact Alumni Relations at (218) 299-3734.

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Alumni World Map Put yourself on the virtual atlas at ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumnimap

U.S. Alumni: Atlanta-76 Billings-226 Boston-73 Chicago-236 Dallas/Fort Worth-145 Denver-401

Fargo-Moorhead-3,633 Kansas City-112 Los Angeles-224 Omaha-137 Phoenix-394 Portland-172

Seattle-425 St. Louis-55 Twin Cities-7,025 Washington, D.C.-70

Ghana-30 Japan-25 Mexico-14 Nigeria-24 Norway-137

Saudi Arabia-23 Sri Lanka-8 Tanzania-18 United Kingdom-21

International Alumni: Australia-12 Canada-160 China-29 France-14 Germany-54

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Update your information at ConcordiaCollege.edu/classnotes

To be more sustainable, we are reducing the publications we mail. Please consider this your invitation to the events in this booklet. Look for reminders and registration via email and online at ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumni or on social media (view channels at ConcordiaCollege.edu/social).

Whether it’s your reunion year or not, find all the details you need for a fun-filled weekend on pages 10-13.

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