Concordia Magazine Fall 2014 by Concordia University

Concordia St. Paul

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Bridging Theory to Practice How Concordia and its supporters are making relevant career experience a strategic priority.

Zach Moore Becomes First-Ever Concordia Alumnus Drafted to NFL p.9 Volleyball National Champions: Where Are They Now? p. 10 Saint Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible at Concordia for 2014-15 Academic Year p. 12

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Bridging Theory to Practice Nicole and Rio are examples of how a Concordia education, with heightened emphasis on relevant, real-world experience, provides an edge in today’s competitive marketplace. Supporters like David Frauenshuh and Volm Companies have teamed up with Concordia to make a difference in the student experience.

CSP News Class Notes Upcoming Events

About Us Concordia University, St. Paul is a member of the Concordia University System, a national network of 10 colleges and universities of The Lutheran Church– Missouri Synod. Concordia admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.

Mission The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for the enlightened care of God’s creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel. Vision The vision of Concordia University, St. Paul is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

PUBLISHER Office of University Advancement EDITORIAL BOARD Jason DeBoer-Moran (’02, M.B.A. ’10) Mark Hill Eric LaMott Rhonda (Behm, ’88) Palmersheim Melissa Wolf WRITING, EDITING & LAYOUT Melissa Wolf CONTRIBUTORS Josh Deer (’04, M.A. ’09) Tad Dunham Laura Olson (’15) PHOTOGRAPHY Justin Oakman Lee Prohofsky Reid Ridpath Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minn. Heather Willoughby, Washington State Univ. Tri-Cities Melissa Wolf

A Message

From the President

The 2013-2014 academic year was one of Concordia

distinct careers and hold ten or more positions during their

University, St. Paul’s best ever. Record enrollments led to the awarding of over 1,000 academic degrees for the first time

working lifetime. Concordia aims to give them the knowledge and skills to compete in the marketplace and adapt to new

in the university’s 120-year history. Net assets grew by over $6 million. A number of major improvements to campus facilities enhanced the academic experience and community environment. A multi-million dollar upgrade to the university’s technology infrastructure has situated Concordia to continue its position of leadership in online education. The university was recognized nationally for its commitment to college affordability and has become a recognized value in private higher education. All praise and thanks to God for these remarkable developments! A five-year strategic plan is guiding the university’s progress. Four strategic goals are at the heart of the plan: 1) Grow enrollment, 2) increase persistence to graduation, 3) improve student transitions to jobs or graduate school, and 4) grow the net assets of the university. This edition of the Concordia St. Paul Magazine is dedicated to the third of those strategic goals, preparing students for jobs or graduate school. Today’s college students place strong importance on college as career preparation. We recognize this perceived need, and like to add that a liberal arts-based education prepares students best not only for their first job but also for the second, third and beyond. By some estimates, today’s college graduates will have four

opportunities and challenges in the decades ahead. In this issue, you will follow the stories of students and employers who are collaborating on the education process through internships and other hands-on opportunities. You will learn about the aspirations of several students to pursue their chosen vocations with a sense of service to others, and how their Concordia experience is giving them the confidence to do that very thing. A growing number of partnerships with corporations, non-profit organizations, foundations, donors, and other colleges and universities is making it possible for Concordia to offer an educational experience that is responsive to the needs of students, relevant to the expectations of the marketplace, and shaped by realworld conditions. I offer heartfelt thanks to the many individuals who make up these partnerships and invite you to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of students associated with this university. As we count our blessings of the past year, we are equally excited about the year ahead. Grace and peace to you!

BLESSINGS,

REV. DR. TOM RIES, PRESIDENT • Concordia University, St. Paul

Discover the Value of a Concordia Education

Bridging Theory to Practice Recently, the news has been flooded with stories outlining the increasing struggles that many college graduates face as they enter the workforce. “Frankly, the market is crowded with academically qualified candidates and it takes something extra to stand out from the crowd,” said Concordia’s president, Rev. Dr. Tom Ries. “At Concordia University, St. Paul, we believe that relevant career experience should be a critical mark of distinction for our college graduates, so much so that we have made it a strategic priority.” Stepping beyond the classroom and developing relevant career experience means applying lessons through internships, student teaching, and coursework aligned with real world applications. Concordia graduates are able to show employers that they can immediately apply the skills necessary for their career. Nicole Hamilton (’15) and Rio Moore (’09, M.A. ’13) are two young, successful professionals who took charge of their education and utilized the many tools Concordia provides to excel in the workplace. Their stories highlight Concordia’s commitment to responsive, relevant and real education, and are a reminder of what a valuable college experience should be: a partnership between a student, faculty, administration and supporters, where the path leads to outcomes greater than a degree.

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Partnering with Concordia to Maximize Her Education Nicole Hamilton (’15) stepped off the airplane at JFK. A tourist destination for many, Nicole arrived in New York City for business. Her thoughts focused on the pitch she and her classmates had been practicing for weeks. This was more than a theoretical course assignment, this was the real world. ow a senior at Concordia University, St. Paul, Nicole’s resume resembles that of a seasoned professional: pitching to New York executives, working with a leading Twin Cities businessman, and a position as a Chief Marketing Officer. And it all started with the experience she gained at Concordia University, St. Paul.

Relevant Experience Nicole transferred to Concordia in 2012, looking for a reputable school to complete a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She met with Professor Nancy Harrower following a campus tour and was impressed with what Concordia’s marketing program had to offer. “I left the campus visit and cancelled the rest of my college

tours because I knew I was going to apply and enroll,” said Nicole. And so her path to professional success began. The spring of her junior year was a pivotal time that took Nicole from a Concordia classroom to a boardroom presentation in front of Ogilvy & Mather and Kimberly-Clark executives. On her first day of her Marketing Strategies class, Nicole learned that the entire semester would be spent creating a marketing campaign to submit for the Collegiate Effie Awards, a high-profile, nationwide marketing competition for college students. “Once we got to the primary research portion, I realized the project was real, it was more than just busy work,” said Nicole. Together with classmates Amanda Barton (’15), Erica Gress (’14), Alyssa Frank (’14) and Jennifer Khang (’14), the team

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developed a marketing campaign for the U by Kotex® brand. An extensive process of market research, data collection, idea formation and technical execution followed. Their pitch, called U Protects Me, included advertising and promotional strategies for a bus tour, a smartphone app, print advertising series and more. The team turned their campaign over to Kimberly-Clark and reality hit Nicole – the project they had worked so hard on was no longer their property, it could be placed in the real world market. The value of the experience increased exponentially when the team learned that they made it through to the competition finals; more important than the competition, Nicole would be presenting her ideas to a boardroom of marketing executives. Learning in the Real World Preparing for a high-stakes presentation takes focus and hard work, but preparing for her first-ever presentation to real marketers further added to Nicole’s expectations. Together with her team, they looked to Harrower for guidance. “[Professor Harrower] knew what we would be facing,” said Nicole. “She helped point us in the right direction, but she never took over or gave us exact details on what to do.” The team created a plan for their presentation, using technology to integrate their concept with the company’s website. They drilled each other on the details and ran through their speeches until the pitch was smooth. By the time the team arrived in New York City, they were prepared for the real world. “We were nervous but excited the morning of the presentation,” said Nicole. The presentation went off without a hitch and Nicole’s team finished as runners-up in the nationwide competition.

Nicole (left) with classmates Amanda Barton (center) and Jennifer Khang (right) during their presentation to marketing executives last spring.

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“We realized the impact that this moment could have on our careers, and we were ready.” A Trail of Opportunity The impact of the experience came much faster than Nicole could have anticipated. At a President’s Advisory Council (PAC) meeting a few weeks earlier, Professor Harrower told the council about Nicole’s impressive marketing group and their upcoming NYC presentation. David Frauenshuh, a booming Twin Cities businessman and chair of the PAC, was looking for a highly talented young professional to take on a hefty internship and Nicole appeared to have the skills he was looking for. Though she didn’t know the internship existed, Nicole received a phone call from Frauenshuh’s assistant asking if she would be interested in interviewing. She promptly accepted. As she finished up the Effie Awards project and thought about the interview that immediately followed, Nicole was amazed at how the opportunities were building upon each other. “We had just presented in New York City, which was a really complex event,” said Nicole. “When I met with David Frauenshuh, I was able to draw upon that experience. The confidence carried over and I was comfortable in my own skin.” Frauenshuh was impressed with Nicole’s base of knowledge and the level of professionalism she demonstrated throughout the interview. The U Protects

Above: A Ghanian worker weaves fabric that will be used to make sandals. Right: A pair of Mawu Lolo sandals, hand-crafted by Ghanians. Sold in the U.S., profits are returned to support local villagers.

Me campaign showed Frauenshuh that Nicole could follow through with complex responsibilities and that she was creative and driven. He had confidence that this Concordia student would be able to handle the load of this special project. Mawu Lolo: An Internship Like No Other In May, Nicole began her internship as the Chief Marketing Officer for Mawu Lolo, meaning “God is great” in Ewe, a traditional Ghanian language. She and fellow intern Julia Povilaitis, a junior at the University of Illinois, are currently tasked with starting this mission-based, non-profit import business from the ground up. Mawu Lolo buys and sells shoes that are handmade by villagers in Ghana, with the profits going back to the Ghanian villages. The business further extends the mission efforts that Frauenshuh started there nearly 15 years ago (see Frauenshuh feature to the right). Not every college senior is equipped to handle the responsibilities of such a demanding internship, but behind Nicole’s leadership, Mawu Lolo is flourishing. The import/export and tariff laws necessary to start an international business have been navigated, the company has been named and branded, and final quality control is underway prior to the first shipment of 1,000 pairs of shoes. Mawu Lolo will soon start selling at the Mall of America and in several other markets and stores across the region. “The business venture of this internship has taught me everything from budgeting to building connections, sales, marketing, etc. Building upon what I learned in the classroom at Concordia, I am prepared for any other job that I will encounter. I am truly grateful for this opportunity.” 

Frauenshuh Brings Education Full Circle David Frauenshuh is President and CEO of Frauenshuh, Inc., a Twin Cities-based commercial real estate firm with more than 4.5 million square feet of property. Skilled in detecting new sources of business, Frauenshuh applies the same tactics in identifying faith-based opportunities for giving back; the committed LCMS Christian’s outreach efforts often tie together faith, education and business. His works have come full circle many times, in ways that have often benefitted Concordia students. The Ghana project is one such example: In rural Ghana, families have struggled to find jobs within small villages. Men frequently leave their families to search out opportunities in the city and women, left behind with hungry children, often resort to prostitution. To support outreach and community-building, Frauenshuh partnered with a Ghanian pastor to set up a Christian preparatory school with classrooms and teachers that educate over 500 students. Additionally, a vocational school was built for unwed mothers. The skill-based classes teach weaving and clothes making, and upon graduation, they receive the invaluable gift of a sewing machine. The Ghana partnership grew this spring and reached Concordia in the process. Frauenshuh aimed to decrease poverty in Ghana by starting a U.S. company to import and sell shoes made by villagers and return the profits to further develop village programs. Frauenshuh is not a Concordia alumnus – he first learned of Concordia through his church – but he is a devoted supporter of CSP’s mission and brings his expertise to the university to enhance the student experience. As chairman of Concordia’s President’s Advisory Council, Frauenshuh saw the opportunity to connect CSP students to real workplace experiences (see cover story). He knows that building a non-profit import business from the ground up is quite a task for a college intern, but he also knows that Concordia does an excellent job preparing students for success. He has not been disappointed in his decision. “Legitimate academic and internship experiences are needed in the career marketplace, and the benefits are both to students and companies,” said Frauenshuh.

Faith. Education. Business. They can all be harnessed when we take actionable steps together. David Frauenshuh is a long-time Concordia benefactor, providing financial support to all of Concordia’s latest building projects, funding student scholarships and sponsoring the annual Choral Arts Finale. Frauenshuh has also connected Concordia with his nano-pharmaceutical company to engage students and faculty in relevant research. As a member and current chair of the President’s Advisory Council, Frauenshuh shows his devotion to faith-based and career-driven learning by helping Concordia identify ways to improve the student experience.

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Daniel Mueller (’03) with his father, Alan Mueller (’72), President and Chief Executive Officer of Volm Companies.

Classroom Experience Leads to Career Elevation As Rio Moore (’09, M.A. ’13) advanced from course to course in his Master of Leadership and Management program, he knew that returning to Concordia was a good decision. The scenarios presented to him in class continued to find real-world applications in his job, and his supervisors took notice. Now in a second tier management position at Amazon, Rio credits his higher than average job placement to the lessons he learned in class and the resulting experience he gained in the workforce. Rio earned his undergraduate degree from Concordia and entered the workforce with Target Corporation. His leadership, organization and personal skills helped him earn a promotion, but within a few years, Rio was looking for a way to elevate his worth in the company. Rio hadn’t considered graduate school until a coworker said she was thinking about a master’s program at Concordia. “When she mentioned Concordia, my interest was piqued because of the good experience I had as an undergraduate,” said Rio. “Then, when I found out about Target’s tuition reimbursement program, the doors really opened for me to want to go back.” The pair started classes two weeks later. As he progressed through the courses, Rio applied the lessons he was learning in class to his job at Target. He landed a promotion as an executive team leader of logistics and quickly excelled in his new role. When it came time to make a career change in the summer of 2014, Rio’s knowledge and experience separated him from the field of management candidates at Amazon. In his new position, Rio oversees 30 customer service employees, measures performance metrics and develops customer service improvement plans. “Starting off at a second tier management level at Amazon is the direct result of my Concordia education and the experience I was able to apply at Target while I was taking classes,” said Rio. “I am fortunate and blessed to work for such a prestigious company that is committed to the things that are important to me – putting the customer first, hiring the best, and developing talent.” 

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Volm Scholarship Combines Family and Corporate Values Family members who run Volm Companies are serious about business. They’re also serious about supporting the next generation of business leaders. The Volm Scholarship provides $30,000 annually to Concordia business students (up to $10,000 each, renewable each year), opportunities for mentorship, and the offer of an internship within the company. The generous scholarship increases to $40,000 in 2015-16. “We’re financially supporting the next generation of business students. We’re also providing a level of mentorship by meeting with students and through an internship so they can see a business run by Christian leaders,” said Volm Companies VP of Business Development & Corporate Strategy, Daniel Mueller (’03), the grandson of company founder Gerald Volm. “We want them to see that [a Christian business] can be balanced and successful.” The Volm family tree has many branches of Concordia graduates, including plenty of Volm Company employees and several members of upper management. They have witnessed Concordia respond to the needs of students, specifically by increasing experiences such as internships, which build the relevant expertise that is now so crucial for graduates entering the workforce. Daniel remembers the opportunities that he, himself, gained at Concordia, which later helped him stand out as he faced a Dartmouth MBA application committee. By providing the scholarship and internship, Daniel and his family have become partners with Concordia in preparing thoughtful and informed business leaders. “We believe we’re obeying a directive to serve others,” said Daniel. “We can offer our time and experiences, and we’re blessed that we can also offer scholarships.”

CSP News Art & Design Students Win Prestigious Scholarships Students in Concordia’s art & design programs continue to impress professionals in their field, a fact highlighted at this year’s AIGA Portfolio 1-on-1 Conference. CSP seniors won three of the four prestigious scholarships offered: Angela Niemi with the Clockwork Scholarship, Sarah Lerum with the Franke+Fiorella Scholarship, and Derek Bressler with the Larsen Design Scholarship. Over 200 students from six regional states attended the conference. Typically, the top 10 percent enter their portfolios in the highly competitive scholarship competition. This year, 30 students submitted work for four available awards.

Concordia Receives Continued National Attention for Tuition Reset Concordia made a splash when it announced a $10,000 tuition discount and the move to a low-tuition/low-discount model for 2013. The debate over the cost of college remains, and Concordia continues to lead the national conversation about higher education affordability. From a July/August article in the Business Officer (National Association of College and University Business Officers): ‘[Concordia senior vice president and COO, Eric] LaMott believes the days of superinflated tuition levels, with artificial discounts ranging from 40 to 60 percent, may be coming to an end, because families no longer define the quality of the university experience by the annual sticker price. “Many consumers have moved away from that perspective toward a more transparent tuition expectation,” he declares. “They are looking for a quality academic program that will get their son or daughter what he or she wants to achieve.”’

Concordia’s tuition reset came after six years of research. Following the first year of operating under the new model, data showed that students saw a 25% decline in out-of-pocket costs. Enrollment has reached all-time highs each semester since the announcement, including the university’s first 4,000+ student enrollment figure this fall. Now, even more students are realizing the value of a Concordia degree.

RN to BS in Nursing Degree Launches January Concordia will begin offering an RN to BS in Nursing program in January, delivered completely online over two years. The program is a response to a growing demand in the field; baccalaureate-prepared nurses are more employable than ever as they fill expanding roles to support both changing demographics and an evolving healthcare context.

S h e l l y S ch w a l m Returns to CSP for Church Relations Concordia alumna Shelly Schwalm (’10) has returned to CSP after accepting a call as the new Director of Church Relations and University Ministry Associate. A Parish Education and Administration major (now Christian Ministries), Schwalm had been serving as Director of Christian Education for worship at Risen Savior Lutheran Church and School in Chandler, Ariz. In her new role Schwalm will b e re s p o n s i b l e w i t h m a i n t a i n i n g communication and relationships between Concordia and surrounding LCMS congregations, and will assist CSP Pastor Tom Gundermann in student outreach through student ministry and leading chapel services.

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Office Restructuring for Enrollment Management Concordia has restructured several offices to align key resources that will better serve the needs of students from entry through postgraduation. Kim Craig (M.A. ’07) has been promoted to Associate Vice President for Cohort Enrollment Management and will now oversee the offices of Career Services and International Student Services. Kristin Vogel (M.A. ’07) has been promoted to Associate Vice President for Traditional Enrollment Management and will oversee campus tutoring services and advising. In another move, Dr. Miriam Luebke has been appointed Associate Vice President of Assessment and Accreditation. The expansion of this role to a full-time position was necessary due to the increased need for leadership and guidance in student outcomes and program assessment, as well as institutional accreditation management as Concordia continues to diversify its academic offerings.

You’re Invited to Travel

with Concordia

Passing of Rev. Dr. Eugene Linse Rev. Dr. Eugene Linse, who served at Concordia University, St. Paul from 1956 to 1982, passed away May 30 at the age of 91. Linse taught government classes while the university was Concordia College. He also helped create Lutherans For Life. His lifelong dedication to The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod also included being appointed executive secretary of the Board for Social Ministry Services and chairman of the Social Concerns Committee of the Commission of Theology in Church Relations.

Former CSP Chorale Director Passes Away Robert P. Dosien, 88, of East Alton, Ill., passed away on June 29. Robert worked as a teacher for 41 years, including five years at Concordia College, St. Paul (19651970). During his time at Concordia, Robert served as director of the Chorale (predecessor of the Christus Chorus). He loved music, baseball and trains.

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Germany and Prague, October 2015 Led by President Tom and Susie Ries Informational meeting: Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m. Learning & Technology Center 217 Please RSVP to och@csp.edu.

Northern Italy, Fall 2016 Led by President Tom and Susie Ries

To learn more about these travel opportunities, visit ave.csp.edu/travel or contact Sally (Clingenpeel, ’55) Cordes at cordes@csp.edu or 651-738-6075.

Lightrail Station Opens Near Campus After years of construction, service on the Green Line lightrail started this June in the Twin Cities. The Hamline Avenue Station sits just blocks from campus and gives students and visitors a convenient way to go to, from or between the downtown areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as the University of Minnesota campus.

Growing CSP’s International Student Body Concordia has long embraced the oppor tunities that come with a diverse student body. In recent years, CSP has aimed to reach beyond state and national borders with a goal of increasing its international student population. Studying in a diverse environment increases global under st anding, and adding a global element causes students to think even more differently about the world and their studies. Concordia’s international student population grew to 115 students last academic year, up from just four in 2012. Thomas Allen has served as Director of International Student Ser vices during this pivotal time, taking a person-centered approach to welcome new students and help them integrate into the culture at Concordia. He also encourages students and staff to learn about the cultures of the incoming students. Allen has moved to a part-time role at Concordia while he pursues a Ph.D. The university is in the process of hiring a new director in this area.

Zach Moore Drafted to NFL Zach Moore (’14) became Concordia’s first-ever football player to be drafted in the NFL. Moore, a 6-6 defensive end, was picked by the New England Patriots in the 6th round of the 2014 draft in May. He was taken with the 198th pick overall and was one of just four Division II athletes taken in the 2014 draft. Moore was a two-time All-American at Concordia who set the school’s all-time sacks record at 33.0, which ranks ninth in DII football history.

My professors and CSP staff had a major impact on my life. They have seen me stumble academically and helped me get back on my feet. Moore grew up in Chicago and managed to avoid the gang activity of his troubled south side neighborhood. He didn’t start playing football until high school, but soon stood out as a swiftfooted 6-6 athlete. Moore’s athletic abilities attracted Big Ten attention, but he didn’t have the grade-point average to match his ACT score, rendering him ineligible to play at the Division I level. A Division I coach tipped him off to Concordia and Moore soon found a home as a Golden Bear. Growth and maturity followed Moore during his college years. Just when he was beginning to draw attention from scouts, he had an academic hiccup and had to sit on the sidelines for a season while he improved his grades.

“Zach’s year on the scout team was really a blessing in disguise because of the way he used his time wisely to mature as a leader and a person,” said Concordia head coach Ryan Williams. “He figured out what it takes to be academically successful while getting mentally stronger and physically tougher, which gave him an additional year to develop for the NFL.” Moore returned with a breakout junior season and drew a string of NFL scouts to Sea Foam Stadium his senior year as he continued to frustrate opponents. He was invited to the NFL Combine this past spring, and it became clear that his chances of being drafted were quite high. The NFL draft started in May on the day of Moore’s college graduation. Moore proudly walked across the stage and accepted his diploma in Criminal Justice, achieving a major goal that was set in motion five years earlier. Moore then waited anxiously, cell phone in hand, until the next afternoon. Surrounded by teammates and family, he celebrated the good news of reaching another major goal - he was a member of the New England Patriots. “I am very proud to have been a Concordia University Golden Bear and represent the school beyond my college years as a person and professional. These were the best and most critical years of my life, and a crucial turning point that transformed me into the hard-working, dedicated and humble person that I am.”

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CSP News

Concordia Partners with AmeriCorps

CSP Students Collaborate with Mayo Clinic

In a new partnership with AmeriCorps, Concordia has announced that it will provide a $5,000 scholarship to any AmeriCorps graduate who enrolls at CSP. This applies to students enrolling in any degree program offered at Concordia, adult undergraduate or graduate. As an institution dedicated to service-minded students, Concordia highly values AmeriCorps members for their interest in service and the professional skill development and work experience that they bring to their cohorts.

Concordia students from across academic disciplines have teamed up with the Mayo Clinic to develop an interactive, multimedia consent form with built-in accessibility for patients who are visually and/or hearing impaired. Mayo’s Dr. Hasadsri reports that at this time, there is currently no medical center in the U.S. that has a consent form accessible to patients who are both blind and deaf. “The whole motivation for this project is that I’m sick and tired of patients who are blind/low vision getting consent forms and educational materials that are printed in regular-size or even tiny fonts,” said Hasadsri. “The process of informed consent isn’t truly ‘informed’ at all if a patient can’t even read the information that they’re provided with.” The project is another example of the exceptional research opportunities available to Concordia students, a rare find among universities of Concordia’s size. Concordia’s Dr. Mary Ann Yang, the organizer of many CSP research projects, explains, “This venture allows students to serve the community, as well as gain opportunities for patient contact. It also gives students paid working experience by collaborating with doctors from one of the leading medical research institutions in the world.” Another goal of the project is to build students’ experience in collaborating across multiple academic disciplines. Students and faculty from science, theatre and visual arts bring expertise from each of their fields, providing a complete sense of professional practice.

Where Are They Now?

2007 Kate Bennett Special Education Teacher Wayzata HS Minneapolis, MN

2008 Whitney Meierotto Lifestyle Coach Isagenix, Int. Bloomington, MN

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Maria Steinhagen Speech-Language Pathologist Chisago Lakes Schools Twin Cities, MN

2009 Mary (Slinger) Heiken Pharm. D. Candidate Pacific University Portland, OR

Maggie McNamara Purchasing and Accounting Steinel America St. Paul, MN

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Marketing Students Runners-up in Effie Awards

DPT Students Welcomed to Renovated Thompson Hall Renovation on Thompson Hall is complete and Concordia’s first cohort of Doctor of Physical Therapy students started classes in the building this fall. Instead of 16 vacant apartments, Concordia now has four state-of-the-art health sciences classrooms and space for faculty offices and meeting rooms. The exterior of what many alumni remember as Moenkemoeller Hall remains largely the same, although a new side entrance now serves as Thompson Hall’s main entrance. The front entrance has been revitalized for a new wave of Concordia learners.

A group of Concordia senior marketing students presented at the 2014 Collegiate Effie awards in New York City in May, finishing as runnersup in the nationwide competition and taking home a $1,000 prize for their efforts. Amanda Barton (’14), Alyssa Frank (’14), Erica Gress (’14), Nicole Hamilton (’15) and Jennifer Khang (’14) pitched their U Protects Me project to NYC executives following a semester of market research and concept planning.

You’ve heard about their excellence on the court, but what are Concordia volleyball studentathletes up to now that their playing days are over? We caught up with 11 players who have graduated in Concordia’s seven National Championship seasons.

2010 Emily Palkert MBA Student/Asst VB Coach Augsburg College Golden Valley, MN

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Taylor (Fieldsted) Hall Megan Carlson Cassie Haag Cassie Weaver Deputy Sheriff Former college head coach/ M.A. Counseling & Psychological Asst AD for Marketing/ Hennepin County current HS head coach Services program Asst VB coach Farmington, MN Wayzata High School St. Mary’s University Gustavus Adolphus College CONCORDIA S T. PAUL MAGAZINE • FALL 2014 Wayzata, MN St. Louis Park, MN St. Peter, MN

Kara Pioske Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program University of Minnesota 11 St. Paul, MN

CSP News

Saint John’s Bible Arrives at Concordia

The Heritage Edition of the Saint John’s Bible, a work of faith, art and culture, is on display in Concordia’s Learning and Technology Center (LTC) for the 2014-15 academic year. The Saint John’s Bible is the first completely handwritten Bible created since the sixteenth century. Commissioned in 1998 by Saint John’s Abbey and University in Collegeville, Minn., this illuminated Bible includes the text of both the Old and New Testaments produced by renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson. Standing at two feet tall and three feet wide when

open, the bible contains more than 160 illuminations, and countless text treatments. We welcome you to explore the artistic and spiritual beauty of the Saint John’s Bible. Two of the seven volumes of this hand crafted Heritage Edition are on display at the LTC throughout the 2014-15 academic year. All seven volumes will be displayed in February. Online resources and several speakers will also be available to the university.

Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Concordia inducts three new members to its Athletic Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at this year’s Homecoming festivities. This is the 13th induction of members to the Athletic Hall of Fame, which originated in 1992 and now has 98 members. Ron Braatz, Acad. ’60 (hockey, baseball & football) Ron was a stand-out three-sport athlete for Concordia Academy with particular talent on the ice. He continued his hockey career at the University of Minnesota. Ron spent 30 years of his professional career at Dyancor, Inc. Hospital Information Systems. While there, he served as a Senior Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing and co-owner of the company. Braatz has spent his retirement years as a realtor in Florida. He is active in Concert on the Green, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships and educational grants to deserving high school musicians and artists. Lisa (Harfield, ’03) Borowitz (soccer, softball & basketball) Lisa excelled in three sports at Concordia, a rare feat for a student-athlete at the NCAA Division II level. She was named All-NSIC in each sport. Borowitz finished her career holding CSP’s record for scoring (1,469) and rebounding (742) in basketball, and was second in career home runs (12) and RBI (75). She remains involved in college athletics as an assistant softball coach at Hamline University. Borowitz became Concordia’s first member of the NSIC Hall of Fame, inducted in July.

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Dean Mills, ’92 (baseball & football) Dean was an AllAmerican slugger and multi-sport athlete for the Comets. He hit .461 in his 1990 AllAmerica campaign with a school record .803 slugging percentage. Mills finished his career with a .411 batting average and a .508 on-base percentage. He was also a fouryear starter as wide receiver on the gridiron, helping the Comets to a 1988 UMAC Championship. Mills finished with 88 receptions for 1,312 yards and 16 touchdowns. He has spent his career as a Trainer for the Construction Craft Laborers and lives in Cottage Grove, Minn.

CSP News

Special Events at Concordia

Concordia Expands Recycling Efforts

Leif Enger: Book of the Year Author Leif Enger, author of Peace Like a River, will be the featured speaker at the 2014 Heginbotham Lecture Series in November. Enger’s book was selected as Concordia’s Book of the Year for 2014-15. The work tells the story of Reuben Land, who suspects that his father is touched by God. When his older brother flees a controversial murder charge, Reuben sets off on a journey with his older sister and father. Enger’s novel is at once a heroic quest and a haunting meditation of magic in the everyday world. Cheryl Strayed: Author of Wild, Upcoming Motion Picture Cheryl Strayed will be speaking on campus on October 20. The Minnesotan is the highly acclaimed author of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, which will be released in December as a motion picture featuring Reese Witherspoon. Strayed’s memoir tells the story of how she hiked 1,100 miles alone along the Pacific Crest Trail “in order to save herself.” The book is a New York Times bestseller that was taken up by Oprah’s Book Club. Donald Jackson: Saint John’s Bible Calligrapher Concordia will host An Evening with Donald Jackson on February 12 as part of the Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program. Jackson is a British calligrapher who is the official scribe and calligrapher to the Crown Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He created the font and was the lead calligrapher for The Saint John’s Bible. Leaders of Design Series: Tokyo Type Director’s Club Exhibition 200 of the ‘best of the best’ works in the field of typography and graphic design will be exhibited October 15-31 at the Concordia Art Center Galleries. The exhibition is put together by the Tokyo Type Director’s Club (TTDC) and comes to CSP as part of the Concordia Leaders of Design Series. The TTDC is one of the most prestigious organizations in the field of typography and graphic design. More than 3,500 entries from around the world were assessed and selected in the annual competition. This is a rare opportunity to see the actual pieces, ranging from posters, character design, and editorial/ book design, to packaging and experimental work designed by the world’s leading type designers. Exhibition juror Jon Forss and Japanese graphic design researcher Ryan Hageman will be on campus October 15 for an evening presentation at the Buetow Auditorium. Tickets are available at www.ticketworks.com.

Concordia received a $10,000 Ramsey County grant to enhance recycling and sustainability in specific locations on campus. To extend the efforts campus-wide, the university committed additional funds. Residence halls, common areas and classrooms have been outfitted with new trash and recycling receptacles that are specially configured to maximize the likelihood of recycling participation, as well as improve the aesthetics of campus. The grant and the university’s decision to go campus-wide in its efforts were the result of a year-long best practice analysis conducted by JL Taitt & Associates, a consulting firm provided by Ramsey County. In addition to helping the county reach recycling goals, Concordia benefits financially from increased recycling on campus: trash is charged a 70% tax rate per pound, while there is no tax by weight for recycling. Every pound that enters recycling instead of the garbage is a success financially and environmentally! Last year Concordia launched the Food to Hogs program, also in partnership with the county, in which all organic waste from the Dining Hall (from food preparation and consumer waste) is delivered to a Minnesota farm and used to feed hogs.

Marketing Receives CASE Award Concordia’s office of University M a rke t i n g & C o m m u n i c a t i o n s received a 2013 Pride of CASE V Gold Award for its efforts planning and promoting the school’s tuition reset announcement. The department won gold in the category of “Best Practices in Communications and Marketing.”

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CSP News

Concordia Open House Do you have a friend or relative searching for colleges? Start by sharing your Concordia experience with them, and then be sure to encourage them to attend our fall open house!

Saturday, October 18 More information and registration at www.csp.edu/openhouse.

MBA- Cybersecurity Coding Bootcamp In continued partnership with The Degree Launched To address the shortages of job-ready cybersecurity professionals, Concordia is collaborating with Mission Critical Institute to offer an online Cybersecurity Risk and Incident Management Graduate Certificate, beginning this January. The program enables working adults to acquire cybersecurity experience and Department of Defense 8570 compliant certification preparation for the cybersecurity sector. Concordia’s career-focused, online graduate cybersecurity program will cultivate industry and government leaders who can effectively lead organizations to anticipate and defend against cyber-attacks.

Learning House, Concordia will begin offering a ‘coding bootcamp,’ an inperson, intensive, 12-week program for students aiming to become developers. Research has indicated a growing market in this field, specifically in the Twin Cities. The bootcamp trains students in Microsof t’s .Net programming language and will launch in January, pending faculty hiring. Concordia aims to build a network of employers to help place students after they graduate.The bootcamp won’t require students to have development experience, though it does test them to see if they have an aptitude for programming.

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CSP News

Faculty & Staff Highlights Minnesota in the ‘70s, a publication by Dr. Thomas Saylor and cowriter Dave Kenney, was recently turned into a documentary and earned the pair the Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). The book tells the story of people, places and events that defined the state of Minnesota during the 1970s. The documentary aired on Twin Cities Public Television late last year. Mark Rosenwinkel’s (’77) play, Cursed,

premiered in August at the 2014 Minnesota Fringe Festival. In a modern retelling of the play To Damascus, Part I, a self-destructive musician runs away with a young doctor’s wife. Convinced that he is destined to destroy them both, the musician embarks on a surreal journey of the soul as he attempts to find the meaning of suffering and tests the power of love. The Minnesota Fringe Festival is an annual performing arts extravaganza that connects adventurous artists with adventurous audiences. Natasha Roy, a Concordia senior, and Rosenwinkel himself played supporting roles in Cursed. Rosenwinkel is Chair of Concordia’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Histor y professor David Woodard was selected from a nationwide pool of nominees and participated in a special American histor y seminar June in Chicago. The seminar used a chronological and topical approach to explore major developments in Chicago’s formative period, when it evolved from a tiny frontier outpost to the nation’s second city and emblem of urban modernity. Woodard grew up in Illinois and has a vast knowledge of Illinois politics. He reports that the seminar was one of the best weeks of his life, with the exception of his marriage and honeymoon. Woodard is excited to bring elements of what he learned into his Concordia courses on urban politics.

College of Business and Organizational Leadership professor Dr. Richard Brynteson was awarded a scholarship through the Fulbright Specialist Program to teach abroad this past summer in the African nation of Mauritius. The Fulbright program offers grants to study, teach and conduct research for U.S. citizens to travel abroad and for international residents to visit the United States. The program is designed to increase understanding between U.S. residents and the rest of the world. Dr. Brynteson’s project will focus on assisting the Chamber of Commerce and Business School in Mauritius establish a Center for Innovation. Mark Hill h a s b e e n n a m e d t h e

new Vice President for University Advancement, responsible for the overall vision, supervision, planning and implementation for the university’s development and alumni relations efforts. Hill will be a member of the President’s Cabinet and provide leadership to the Board of Regents Advancement Committee. Hill brings 23 years of experience in fundraising and development, including the past two years at Concordia as Director of Development. Dr. David Mennicke was awarded a $3,000

grant by the American Choral Director’s Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN) to attend the World Choral Symposium in Seoul, South Korea in August. The symposium features the finest choirs and choral conductors in the world, as well as concerts, interest sessions and networking opportunities. Joey James has been named the new

head coach of the Golden Bear men’s basketball team. James was an assistant coach at the University of South Dakota for 11 years and spent the 2013-14 season as the interim head coach. James also played for the Coyotes from 1997-99. In his 12 seasons with the team, USD put up a 225-137 record (.622) with seven-straight 20-plus win seasons and two conference championships.

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Class Notes News

1960s Marlene (Haut, ’67) Wirth will be

1940s Richard Schuetzler (’42) retired in 1962

after a 23-year career with Hennepin County. In his retirement, Richard and his wife moved to Arkansas where they oversaw the construction of a Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in the town where they lived. Richard has since moved to Oregon to be near his daughter.

1950s

Gerhard Michael (Acad. ’57, J.C. ’59) reunited with classmate Fred Voigtmann (Acad. ’58, J.C. ’60) in Hanoi, Vietnam

at the groundbreaking festivities for Concordia International School. Fred serves as the chair of the CISH board and on the boards of schools in Shanghai and Macau. Gerhard heads up the Luther Institute - Southeast Asia theological education program. Both men have received the Alumni Distinguished Service Award from the Concordia Alumni Association.

teaching overseas in Poland for the next year.

1970s Gene Stark (’72) recently

published his fourth book, Deep Tracks to Follow (North Star Press, 2014). The book is a heartfelt memoir about the deep bond between Gene and his labrador retriever. Visit Gene’s website, www. flyovercountryscribe.com to learn more about him and his works.

Joe Stamboulieh (’06) currently resides

in Nairobi, Kenya, where he has three companies that keep him busy. Joe owns the air transport services company Southern Sudan Airlines. He also works with SITICO Petroleum Products and Risto Food and Beverages. Alan Stage (’07, M.A. ’11) was appointed

Dean of Instruction for Liberal Arts & Sciences at Ridgewater College. Shelly Schwalm (’09) began work as

Director of Church Relations and University Ministry Associate at Concordia University, St. Paul on June 5, 2014.

2010s

2000s Ryan (‘05) and Katherine (Moulds, ‘04) Steffen relocated to Seward, Neb. in

April 2014. Ryan is an Account Manager with Nebraska Book Company in Lincoln and Katherine serves Concordia University, Nebraska as Senior Director of Advancement.

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Lindsey (Brown, M.A. ’10) Schieffer made

the leap to self-employment in March. She enjoys every minute of running an on-location photography business. She was delighted to have a photo selected by the Dubuque County Right to Life for use in their “Life is...” ad campaign.

Class Notes

Have an idea for a reunion?

Amy Abrigo (’14)

will be touring with a variety of theatre companies over the next year. With The National Theater for Children, Amy will be performing in elementary schools throughout the country. She will also be the Assistant Stage Manager for The Coward at Walking Shadow Theatre Company in Minneapolis this winter and Directing Intern for The Crucible at the Guthrie Theater next spring. Hayley Bahnemann (’14) accepted a

position with Teaching Temps, a full-time substitute company that also assists their employees with finding permanent placements. Teaching all range of learners, this opportunity will expose Hayley to many additional methods of teaching a variety of students. Amanda Och (’14)

recently graduated from CSP with a B.A. in English and an emphasis in professional writing. She began working at Concordia shortly after graduation as an Alumni Associate in the Office of Alumni Relations. Rachel Vogt (’14) was accepted into

and spent the summer at a composition program at the International Music Festival of the Adriatic (IMFA) in Duino, Italy. At the 3-week IMFA, Vogt was mentored by faculty and composers from the United World College of the Adriatic and the Walden School. Vogt graduated cum laude from Concordia with degrees in mathematics and music.

Let the Office of Alumni Relations help! We can connect you with classmates, provide mailings and online event pages, reserve space on campus (if desired), and more. Already hosting an event? We want to hear your stories! Share photos of your reconnections on the alumni association website (www.ave.csp.edu), Facebook or by emailing us at alumni@csp.edu.

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3 1. Concordia Academy Class of 1964

The class of 1964 celebrated their 50th reunion the weekend of June 20-22, 2014. They took the time to take a photo with their beloved professors Dr. Fred Bartling and Ken Kaden. Photo- Front L-R: Peter Bergmann, Joe Fountain, Dick Pape, Emmy Treichel, Prof. Fred Bartling, Prof, Ken Kaden, Jerry Fiene, Dale Ahlschwede. Middle L-R: Rus Saboe, Mark Schoenborn, Bill Wachholz, Ken Schoenike, Bill Otte, Gary Behm, Dan Hinrichs, Dave Kruger. Back L-R: Tom Kuseske, Gerry Thomas, Jon Wuerffel, Tim Schaefer, Jeff Anderson, Hillard Harms, Gary Specketer, Jim Bachmann

2. Concordia Academy Class of 1969 Celebrated their 45th reunion on August 2, 2014. The group visited the CSP campus, as well as the Concordia Academy, Roseville campus. They enjoyed a meal together followed by a campus tour. Photo- L-R: David Krenz, Dennis Schwartzrock, David Punke (‘73), Andrew Fleischhacker, Don Rogahn, Dennis Lazenberry, Michael Wolfram (‘73)

3. Alumnae at Women of Faith Conference Friends and CSP graduates met in October 2013 for the Women of Faith Conference. On campus prior to the conference, the women attended a chapel service, toured campus, met with President Emeriti Bob and Lynne Holst and President Tom Ries, and visited at Pizza Luce. If you and your classmates would like to join the group during Women of Faith week, contact alumni@csp.edu. Photo- Front L-R: Esther (Finkle, ’99) Burns, Amalia (Isler, ’97) Rebel, Erica (Talle, ’99) Nowak, Mindy (Tranberg, ’00) Johnson. Back L-R: Heather (Disch, ’99) Horn, Keri (Witek, ’07) Johnson, Kristy Witek (’00), Jessica Lambertz Witek, Julie Lambertz

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Class Notes

Weddings, Adoptions Engagements & & Births Anniversaries 2000s Kristin Vogel (M.A. ‘07) and Kjell Nafstad

2010s

welcomed Marit Elizabeth Nafstad into their lives on February 4, 2014. Marit was 6 lbs, 13 oz. and 20.5 inches long.

Chris (’02) and Kristin (M.A. ’01) Fink Megan (Revoir, ’14) and Brock Spenningsby (’12) were married on June

22, 2014 at the Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater, Minn.

welcomed their first child, Georgia Jennifer, on April 22, 2014.

Sarah (Pieper, ’02) and Joel (’01) Erkkinen celebrated the birth of their

son, Gavin Norbert, on March 21, 2014. Gavin was 7 lbs., 9 oz. and 19 1/4 inches long. Big sister, Greta, is ecstatic! (Photo by Ellen (Menzel, ’02) Haefner, hat knit by Carrie (Opperman, ’00) Hartwig)

Andy and Whitney (Pitra, ‘08) Keller welcomed their daughter Zoey Rose on December 7, 2013.

2010s Leah (Ferber, ‘07) and Charles (‘04, M.A. ‘11) Martin welcomed Roman Charles to

their family on February 22, 2014.

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Briana (Norton, M.A. ‘10) and Matthew (‘10) Eicheldinger, as well as big sister

Avery, welcomed Evelyn Catherine to the world on March 4, 2014.

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Class Notes

In Memory 1920s Rev. Clarence Pauling (Acad. ‘28, J.C. ‘30) passed away at the age of 103. Before

Clarence’s passing this spring, he was Concordia University, St. Paul’s oldest living alumnus.

1950s Heinz Wilms (‘55), of

Woodsboro, M.D., died on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Heinz was a baseball player during his time at Concordia Academy, also serving on the debate team before graduating in 1955. He worked as a Health Physicist for the FDA. Heinz was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Frederick, M.D. in addition to many civic groups. The Wilms were a foster family for many babies. In addition to his wife, Sue Mae, Heinz is survived by his three children, four siblings, eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

1960s Harold Hallanger (J.C. ‘60) passed away

on February 15, 2014. He is survived by his wife Ingrid, their three children and their grandchildren. Following his time at CSP, Harold received his master’s degree from the University of Chicago and was a psychiatric social worker. Harold worked as an administrator for Clark County Health Care Center in Owen, Wisc. for 30 years.

After battling cancer,

Robert Mueller (Acad. ‘65) passed away in

John Koch (Acad. ‘60) was blessed with

December of 2012 after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. Rob taught and coached basketball in Lutheran schools in Jacob, Ill. and Cape Girardeau, Mo. for 22 years. Rob and his family then owned Green Valley Resort in Glenwood, Minn. for 20 before the couple retired and moved to Grand Rapids, Mich. Rob enjoyed pontooning, canoeing and traveling.

a heavenly death on May 19, 2014. John was ordained into ministry in 1966 and became a commissioned chaplain (1LT) in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he served for 32 years. In the spring of 2002, John and his wife, Connie, moved to Fort Wayne, Ind. There, at St. Paul’s Church, he served as an elder, sang in the choir and played in the brass ensemble. John is survived by his wife, four children and six grandchildren. Lloyd Luehmann (Acad. ‘60, J.C. ‘62)

passed away on May 2, 2014 in Austin, Minn. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Miriam, their three children, Mark, April and Amy, and five grandchildren. Services for Lloyd were held on May 6, 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn. Jay Hartman (Acad. ‘61) was called to

Glory on April 7, 2014. He was called to the ministry late in his life, but the past 10 years had been such a blessing from God. He retired from active ministry on June 30, 2013. His funeral was held on Holy Monday and he celebrated Easter 2014 with his Lord. Rev. Terrance “Terry” Borchard (J.C. ‘61)

died on August 10, 2014 of multiple myeloma. Terry’s life work was as a Lutheran missionary and Bible translator to the Ipili people of Papua New Guinea. He served his Lord Jesus in this work from 1969 until his death. Terry’s family rejoices that he is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and that when Jesus returns, Terry, along with all believers in Jesus, will be raised to new life. Terry is survived by his wife Janet, their three daughters and grandchildren. Terry was preceeded in death by his first wife, Kathryn.

Lillian (Kuzma, ‘68) Ahlman passed away

peacefully at the Mayo Clinic Health Center in Rochester, Minn. on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Lillian taught kindergarten and 1st & 2nd grades in the Missouri Synod Lutheran Schools for 25 years. She founded the kindergarten program at Trinity First Lutheran in Minneapolis, and also taught at St. John’s in Corcoran, and Mt. Hope in Bloomington. Lillian is survived by her husband, Don; sons, Dan and Craig; sister, Elaine Gerches; nieces, Becky (Jim) Stricklin, Heidi (Dan) Aleksic; grand nieces & nephews, Julia and Jackie Aleksic, Kaira, Jacob and Zachary Stricklin.

1990s Fred Leighty (‘91) passed away on

January 17, 2014.

2000s Timothy Kehoe (’06) passed away

unexpectedly on February 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Sherri; children, Alexandra, Isabella, Seamus, Liam and Gabriella; family and many friends. Tim was the author of the Vincent Shadow series and the upcoming book, Furious Jones. He also invented numerous toy products and was recently named one of America’s 100 Best by Reader’s Digest.

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Donor Report Dear Alumni and Friends, We are deeply grateful for the generous support you – our benefactors – gave to Concordia over the last fiscal year. Your generosity allowed us to provide student financial aid, update and upgrade our facilities, and enhance programming, including our newest academic programs starting this fall – the Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Giving at Concordia the past year indicates that our benefactors are interested in contributing to areas that garner immediate impact for our students and campus. Highlights of giving for fiscal year 2014 include: • The Opportunity Fund (annual fund) giving of $1,674,507, an increase of 115% over fiscal year 2013. • Giving for annual scholarships increased by 28% for a total of $330,495. • The number of new donors acquired over the year was 406, bringing in $315,138, and 473 donors reactivated their giving for a total of $680,604. • Gifts to endowments were down significantly this year, as giving in this area in past years was highly funded through estate gifts – gifts that cannot be counted on from year to year. Again, thank you for your thoughtful and generous gifts to Concordia University, St. Paul. Your support gives our students the opportunity to receive a Christ-centered education that is responsive to their needs, relevant to the skillsets employers are seeking, and provides them with real preparation for serving our community through their chosen vocation. In deep gratitude,

Mark Hill, Vice President for Advancement

Benefactor Report Continued support from benefactors allows Concordia to provide students with the relevant educational experience they need while staying financially solvent. View a complete listing of all of our benefactors online. If you would like a printed copy, please contact us at 1-866-476-9277 or advancement@csp.edu.

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Upcoming Events Alumni, Parents & Friends Homecoming

Sept. 25- 27 Concordia campus More at ave.csp.edu/homecoming2014 Mother-Daughter Day 2014

High School Honors Exhibition

Wait Until Dark

Monday- Friday, Jan. 15- 28 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Concordia Gallery, Concordia Art Center

Nov. 13- 15, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Westlund Black Box Theatre

Athletics

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Visit www.cugoldenbears.com for complete schedules.

Concordia Convocation Series

Saturday, Nov. 1 Buenger Education Center More at ave.csp.edu/motherdaughter2014

Fall sports in season now. Winter sports begin competition in November.

CSP Day

Music

Thursday, Nov. 20 Concordia campus

Art Photo Biennial 2014: The Extended Image

Monday- Friday, Sept. 8- Oct. 4 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Concordia Gallery, Concordia Art Center Oh Great State: Made in Minnesota

Monday- Friday, Sept. 8- Oct. 4 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. H. Williams Teaching Gallery, Concordia Art Center Heidi Hrbek Senior Exhibition

Monday- Friday, Aug. 25- Sept. 12 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Buetow Music Center Gallery Tokyo Type Director’s Club Exhibition

Monday- Friday, Oct. 13- 31 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Concordia Gallery, Concordia Art Center Discussion and reception: Wednesday, Oct. 15 Jerome Fiber Artist Project Grants Exhibition

Monday- Friday, Nov. 13- Jan. 2 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Concordia Gallery, Concordia Art Center

Wednesdays, semimonthly www.info.csp.edu/convocations Buenger Education Center The Saint John’s Bible

Instrumental Ensembles Fall Concert

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Buetow Music Center Auditorium The Word Became Flesh: Fine & Performing Arts Christmas Concert

Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m. Buetow Music Center Auditorium Percussion Ensemble Concert

Monday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Buetow Music Center Auditorium Vox 9 & Jazz Ensemble Concert

Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Buetow Music Center Auditorium Christmas Vespers Service

Daily throughout the academic year Learning & Technology Center General viewing during LTC hours, or schedule an appointment at http://sjb.csp.edu or call 651-641-8383. Bartling Lecture: Maykao Hang CEO of the Wilder Foundation

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10:30- 11:25 a.m. Buenger Education Center Cheryl Strayed: A Wild Life

Monday, Oct. 20, 7- 8:45 p.m. Buenger Education Center Donald Jackson, The Saint John’s Bible

Artistic Director and Illuminator Thursday, Feb. 12, 7- 8:45 p.m. Buenger Education Center Heginbotham Lecture: Leif Enger CSP Book of the Year Author

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Sunday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Buetow Music Center Auditorium

Theatre & Dance Tickets for theatre productions can be purchased through TicketWorks at 888-779-0079 or csp.edu/tickets. The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Oct. 23- 25, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. E.M. Pearson Theatre

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