FROM THE EDITOR

Happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season as we look forward to all that is in store for us this year.

The theme for this issue, “Your University for Life,” is more than just words on a page; it is an ethos that carries through all we do here. We want each person who encounters Concordia St. Paul—whether a student, alum, family member, employee, volunteer, donor, or community member—to see Concordia as an influential part of their life and have a life-long affinity to this community.

When I think of CSP as my university for life, I think about the people who deeply influence and care for me, the lifelong relationships that have come from this place. I think about the sense of calling and discovery of my gifts and passions that have carried me through to this point in my life and career. I think about the ways I’ve grown holistically in every aspect of my life.

I also think about the continued opportunities I have, not just as an employee, but as an alumnus and donor, to continue to remain involved, connected, and to give back in thankfulness for what I’ve been given. I know that there are numerous resources at CSP for continued learning and growth, personally and professionally. There are more alumni to network with, more events to attend, more memories to make, more ways to give back. I’m excited to see my lifetime connection to CSP unfold in the future.

What about you? What is your lifelong connection to Concordia St. Paul?

However you answer these questions, I hope the stories that follow will inspire you as you think about CSP as your university for life.

WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORY!

Tell us how CSP is your university for life by heading to the link below or scanning the QR code. By sharing your story, you’ll be entered into a drawing for CSP swag*.

BILLY SCHULTZ | BA '08, MA '11 Editor, Concordia St. Paul Magazine

bit.ly/cspforlife

* Deadline to enter is March 1, 2023