Homecoming Program by hayley

Oct. 7-9, 2016

ConcordiaCollege.edu/homecoming

WELCOME

COMMITTEE AND BOARD

Welcome from President Craft Welcome all to Concordia Homecoming 2016 and a particular greeting to this year’s reunion classes. Anne and I have so much enjoyed getting to know you and hearing your stories of lives changed by this good place. Concordia’s 125th Anniversary year has begun with so much to celebrate: a talented new class, joyful campus worship, the new learning students have launched with our faculty and the excitement of Cobber athletics. Those of you looking to connect with faculty in science, math, nursing or nutrition will find them in locations across campus now that we have launched a major two-year renovation of Jones and Ivers. Enjoy your return to one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses, walk beneath those stately elms, catch a glimpse of the beautiful bike shelter in front of Knutson Campus Center designed and built by our physical plant staff for the Cobber bike loan program, and the high tunnel garden beside the soccer field, and best of all see one another again to renew friendships and remember what binds us together at this college of faith and learning. Soli Deo Gloria,

Homecoming Committee President William Craft

Welcome from Homecoming Chair Homecoming is a special time on campus when alumni, faculty and students celebrate the tradition and future of Concordia College. Violet Thompson, Class of 1948, has been returning to Concordia Homecoming for the last 63 years; the Homecoming Committee of 37 students began preparations for these festivities long before the Class of 2016 donned their commencement caps; and anxious alumni from reunion years have been enthusiastically adding their own flair to celebration details. This year’s Homecoming theme, “Concordia Homecoming: It’s a Big Deal,” underscores the commitment of our alumni, students, staff and faculty while celebrating this place that has been home to many for 125 years. We’ve made this Homecoming a BIG DEAL and are excited to spend the weekend with you.

(Left to Right) Row 1: Hayley Johnson ’17 Row 2: Alexandra Thom ’17, Karli Kerzman ’17, Grete Hamnes ’19, Kaylee Koski ’19, Abigail Gunderson ’18, Maria West ’18, Shelby Coulter ’17, Anna Buan ’19, Natalie Rivera ’18 Row 3: Rachel Tolkinen ’17, Aleah Schwitters ’18, MacKenzie Nies ’19, Olivia Laskey ’17, Becca Trunk ’18, Reyna Bergstrom ’18, Abby Fischer ’18, Christina Prince ’19 Row 4: Maddison Hawes ’17, Corinne Burrell ’18, Madeleine DuBore ’17, Rachel Rosson ’19, Hannah Fishbeck ’17 Row 5: Lauren Lee ’17, Megan Lindquist ’17, Sarah Strand ’18, Margaret Kielas ’18, Angela Lauer ’17 Row 6: Kylee Seljevold ’18, Jacob Hanson ’19, David Supinski ’18, Erica Nygaard ’17 Not pictured: Zoe Mischtian ’19

National Alumni Board

The Concordia College Alumni Association sustains and advances Concordia’s mission by strengthening the relationship between the college and its alumni, and alumni and students, thus exemplifying the Christian life and mindfully engaging the broader world. Alumni Board members focus on supporting Enrollment, Giving, Alumni-to-Alumni and Alumni-to-Student Engagement and the Career Initiative. They are nominated by peers at ConcordiaCollege.edu/nabnomination.

Officers

President: Katie (Corwin) Hasbargen ’95 Vice President: Ted Horan ’96

Past President: Matthew Dimich ’06

Alumni Board Members

Soli Deo Gloria!

Levi Andrist ’07 • Kayla Axtman ’09 • Casey Bartz ’04 • Jan Bilden ’73 • Julie (Bjerke) Blehm ’74 • Doug Brekke ’80 Deborah (Root) Buchholz ’71 • Sharon (Muir) Buhr ’68 • Jeff Cadwell ’89 • Linda (Hoag) Dorn ’90 Michelle (Lee) Haaland ’86 • Rodney Hanson ’82 • Christine Holland-Mehlhaff ’90 • Kristi (Ehlers) Huber ’98 Max Kringen ’11 • Brian Kroll ’97 • Ryan McAdam ’12 • Karen (Pfaff) Paul ’84 • Paul Peterson ’76 Lee Skavanger ’67 • Shellie Simonson Ulven ’93 • Ronald Struxness ’63 • David Uselman ’06

Hayley Johnson ’17 2016 Homecoming Chair

Members Elect

Ann (Larsen) Beck ’80 • Elizabeth (Maiers) Cheney ’03 • Alexandre Cyusa ’15 • Dan Leingang ’92 Emily (Ortloff) McGarvey ’02 • Rolf Pederson ’93 • Eric Warren ’74

SCHEDULE *Requires pre-registration and/or a fee.

THURSDAY, OCT. 6 Chapel

• 9:50 a.m. • Centrum, Knutson Campus Center Hear a message from Sent Forth awardee Miquette (Denie) McMahon ’06.

Homecoming Banquet*

• 6:30 p.m. • Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead Registration required; seating reserved. Cost is $35. The Homecoming Banquet recognizes four distinguished grads with the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award. Join us as we honor Jean Bye ’79, Dr. James Buhr ’67, Dr. Karen Feste ’66 and David Horazdovsky ’78.

All-Reunion Gathering (for all class years) 7 p.m.-midnight • Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead

1986 Informal Gathering

• 7:45 p.m. • Proof Artisan Distillers (414 4th Ave. N., Fargo)

BUNCO at CONCO (Concordia students only) 7-8:30 p.m. • Barry Auditorium, Grant Center

The Homecoming Committee and Campus Entertainment Commission invite all students to a night of bunco, an epic dice-rolling game with prizes.

“History and Heritage: Celebrating 125 Years of Concordia College” Thursday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Dec. 11 • Cyrus M. Running Gallery Public reception: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 Remarks will be given by the exhibition curator, Concordia archivist Lisa Sjoberg. This exhibition, curated by faculty and students in the heritage and museum studies program, celebrates the history of Concordia College, honoring the people, places, traditions and stories that have shaped the institution since 1891. Concordia’s history and heritage will be shared through a variety of mediums including text panels, films, interactive digital components, material objects and fun photo ops for Cobbers.

Frosh Frolics

• 7 p.m. • Olson Forum

Bonfire and Fireworks

• 8:45 p.m. • Jake Christiansen Stadium

Friday, Oct. 7 Homecoming Chapel

• 9:50 a.m. • Centrum, Knutson Campus Center Hear a message from the 2016 Homecoming Committee Chair.

Offutt School of Business Luncheon* Noon-1 p.m. • 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.

Registration

• Noon-7:30 p.m. • Atrium, Knutson Campus Center Registration for the Homecoming Banquet will move to the Courtyard by Marriott at 5:15. Pick up your nametag, weekend program, T-shirt, etc. in the atrium alcove area above the Korn Krib, outside of the Centrum. If your reunion breakfast is the first event of your weekend, you may also go directly to the breakfast to receive your registration materials. Parking is reserved for alumni in the KC lot to the west of the Knutson Campus Center (off of 5th Street) from noon-5 p.m. Friday.

SATURDAY, OCT. 8 Cobber 5K Fun Run & Kids’ Niblet 1 Mile*

7:30-8:30 a.m. registration ($25; cost includes a T-shirt) 9 a.m. Niblet Kids’ 1 Mile (12 and under); 9:20 a.m. Cobber 5K (all ages welcome) Memorial Auditorium, south side of basketball arena Lace up your shoes for this annual 5K race. Kids 12 and under may race in the Kids’ 1 Mile. Contact Garrick Larson with questions at gzlarson@cord.edu or 218.790.2306.

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 registration materials. *$5 for children 10 and under “Golden Cobbers” (class prior to ’66) 9 a.m., Christian Life Center, Trinity Lutheran Church, Mhd ($21) 55th (’61) 8 a.m. The Lutheran Church of Christ the King, Moorhead ($21) 50th (’66) 8 a.m., Centrum, Knutson Campus Center ($21) 45th (’71) 8 a.m., Birkeland Alumni Lounge, Offutt Concourse ($21) 40th (’76) 8 a.m., Morrie Jones A-B, Knutson Campus Center ($21) 35th (’81) 8 a.m., Carl B. Ylvisaker Library ($16) 30th (’86) 8 a.m., Barry Auditorium, Grant Center ($16) 25th (’91) 8 a.m., Anderson Commons, Knutson Campus Center ($21) 20th (’96) 9 a.m., Park Region Lounge ($16*) 15th (’01) 9 a.m., Wall Lounge, Knutson Campus Center ($16*) 10th (’06) 9 a.m., Offutt Lower Level Atrium, Grant Center ($16*) 5th (’11) 9 a.m., Shotgun Sally’s, Fargo ($15)

Breakfast for Classes 2014-2016

• 9-11 a.m. • Mick’s Office, Moorhead Registration not required. Pancakes and beverages available for purchase.

SCHEDULE Academic Open House

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

Homecoming Concert

Education Department Alumni Reception

• 10-11 a.m. • Second Floor, Old Main The Education Club invites current and former Education majors to gather for refreshments and conversation.

Track & Field and Cross Country Social

Library Reunion*

Track & Field and Cross Country alumni and their families/significant others are invited to the home of Garrick and Mary Larson for finger foods and beverages. No need to know anyone else coming; stop by!

• 10-11 a.m. • First Floor Reference Room, Carl B. Ylvisaker Library All former library employees and alumni who work in libraries or archives are invited to gather and catch up on what’s happening at the Carl B. Light refreshments provided. Contact Dawn Swenson at dswenso6@cord.edu or 218.299.4640 with questions.

Homecoming Parade

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

Cobber Wrestling Tailgate

• Noon • Bucky Burgau Baseball Field, third base dugout All wrestling alumni, family and friends are invited for hotdogs, snacks and beverages before the football game. No RSVP required.

General Tailgating

• Noon • Jake Christiansen Stadium

Football vs. St. Thomas*

• 1 p.m. • Jake Christiansen Stadium Tickets are available at the gate. During halftime, the 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized.

Men’s Soccer vs. Carleton

• 12:30 p.m. • Soccer Field

Women’s Soccer vs. Carleton

• 3 p.m. • Soccer Field

Lambda Delta Sigma Alumni Tea*

4 p.m. • Birkeland Alumni Lounge, Offutt Concourse The ladies of LDS invite all LDS alumni to stop by to enjoy treats and share their experiences and memories of Lambda Delta Sigma. Contact Samantha Wiese at lds.alum.cc@gmail.com or 218.255.3327 with questions.

“Nurses of Valor” by the Concordia College Nursing Department

• 6:30 pm. • Memorial Auditorium

Free. Arrive early to get a good seat. 7 p.m. • 3126 Rivershore Drive, Moorhead

Men’s Soccer Alumni Gathering*

• 8 p.m. • Usher’s House, Moorhead This is an opportunity for alumni of all ages to come together and talk about Cobber Soccer. Food and drinks can be purchased on your own. Contact Coach Benjamin Schneweis at bschnewe@cord.edu or 218.299.4162 to let him know if you plan to attend.

Alumni Band and Orchestra All-Class Reunion 8:30 p.m. • Courtyard by Marriott lobby, Moorhead

Join us to reminisce with friends old and new as you meet our new orchestra conductor Kevin Sütterlin.

Reunion Gatherings*

• 8:30 p.m.

55th (’61) Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead ($21) 50th (’66) Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead ($21) 45th (’71) Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead ($21) 40th (’76) Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead ($21) 35th (’81) Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead ($21) 30th (’86) Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead ($21) 25th (’91) Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead ($21) 20th (’96) Fargo Brewing Company ($15) 15th (’01) Drekker Brewing Co., Fargo ($5) (start time 7 p.m.) 10th (’06) Fargo Billiards and Gastropub ($15) 5th (’11) Würst Bier Hall, Fargo (Free)

Johnny Holm Dance (Concordia students only)

• 9 p.m. • Olson Forum

4-4:45 p.m. • Christiansen Recital Hall, Hvidsten Hall of Music (Free)

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the founding of the Concordia Nursing Program Dr. Dawn Duncan, professor of English, will present a one-woman show to celebrate the legacies of Florence Nightingale, Margaret Sanger and Lillian Wald – three nurses who greatly impacted the nursing profession. Alumni are also invited to ride on a nursing department float in the Homecoming Parade. Contact Dr. Polly Kloster with any questions at 218.299.4060 or kloster@cord.edu.

Gathering for Class of 2016

• 4-6:30 p.m. • Mick’s Office, Moorhead

Athletic Hall of Fame Reception* 5 p.m. • Centrum, Knutson Campus Center

The 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored.

SUNDAY, OCT. 9 Men’s Soccer Alumni Game*

• 10 a.m. • Jake Christiansen Stadium turf Step back on the field and compete in a friendly game against each other. Contact Coach Benjamin Schneweis at bschnewe@cord.edu or 218.299.4162 to let him know if you plan to attend.

Women’s Soccer Alumnae Game*

• 10 a.m. • Soccer Field Contact Coach Kevin Roos at kroos@cord.edu if you’re interested.

All-Campus Worship

• 10:30 a.m. • Memorial Auditorium

All are welcome!

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

HONORING OUR ALUMNI The National Alumni Board recognizes alumni who are notably carrying out the mission of the college and 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 Aware (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.

Sent Forth Award Recipients Amy (Schroeder) Kircher ’97 is director of the Food Protection and Defense

Institute, a Homeland Security Center of Excellence, where she coordinates a research consortium of experts dedicated to protecting the food system. She is also an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Kircher received graduate degrees in public health from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Miquette (Denie) McMahon ’06 worked at a nursing home and a hospital

in Detroit Lakes, Minn., for a year after graduation before returning to Haiti to work as a school nurse and teacher. She founded TeacHaiti, a nonprofit organization that raises funds to send children to school in Haiti. Currently, TeacHaiti educates more than 350 students through student scholarships.

Called to Serve Award Recipients Jean (Pederson) Johnson

’76 recently retired from 35 years of service to Windom Public Schools. She was awarded both the MCEA Region 2 Community Educator of Excellence Award and Windom Mayor Medal of Honor for Schools/Education in 2014. She co-founded the Child’s Eye View Day Care Center and has participated in many community organizations. She is a member of American Lutheran Church of Windom and has served as a lay assistant minister.

Alumni Achievement Award Recipients Dr. James B. Buhr ’67 has devoted his life to global influence as a family practice physician for more than 40 years. He has served in Chicago, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Africa, Liberia and Cameroon. In 2006, he represented Global Health Ministries in assessing the need to build a hospital in Central African Republic. Once it was built, he returned to evaluate the services provided by it. In Valley City, N.D., he serves as county health officer/medical director, coroner, and is the primary physician for more than 100 individuals at the Open Door Center, which serves adults and children with disabilities and mental health needs.

Jean E. Bye ’79 has been focused throughout her career at Dotson Iron Castings on

building a company that outperforms the competition while creating a culture that values and inspires employees. Today, she is president and CEO of the iron foundry in Mankato, Minn. In 2014, she initiated a special interest group within the American Foundry Society that mentors and coaches women in the industry. She is the first woman to serve on the society’s executive committee and will be the president of the association in 2018. Additionally, she has been invited to participate in the invitation-only International Foundry Forum twice.

Dr. Karen A. Feste

’66 has contributed to the field of international relations through her work in conflict resolution, terrorism and U.S. military intervention. A professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver, some of her students became prominent policymakers. She founded and directs the university graduate program in conflict resolution, securing a $1.4 million grant from the Henry Luce Foundation for its development. She’s published six books including "Plans for Peace," "Expanding the Frontiers" and "Terminate Terrorism." Feste was twice a Fulbright Scholar to Vienna, Austria, and held visiting professorships in China, Germany and Turkey. She’s on the advisory board for the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights and active in Forward Global Women.

David J. Horazdovsky ’78, president and CEO of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Barbara (Peterson) Prather

’87 has served as the executive director of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank since 1999. She is the current chair of Iowa Food Bank Association and serves on the Met Transit Board. She currently serves in a variety of roles at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Hudson, Iowa. She is married to Jim Prather and they have a daughter, Stephanie, who is a sophomore.

Samaritan Society, has key passions for innovative care and consumer-focused service. As leader of the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of long-term care, housing and senior services, he emphasizes well-being and improved environments. He joined the society in 1978 and was tapped to lead the organization in 2003. In addition to his work with the society, he serves as a board member of a healthcare technology company and a national affordable housing trust company. He continues to be involved in public policy and advocacy for seniors.

PAST AAA RECIPIENTS

PAST AHOF INDUCTEES

Past Alumni Achievement Award Recipients

Past Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

1967 Dr. R. Warren Pierson ’50, Rev. Joseph O. Valtinson ’18 1968 Rudolf H. Lavik ’17, Dr. Sigurd Mundhjeld ’25, M.F. Peterson ’33 1970 Fernanda U. (Urberg) Malmin ’23,Rev. J. David Simonson ’51, Lloyd W. Sveen ’40 1971 Grace E. Blomquist ’34, Dr. Gabriel S. Hauge ’35, James W. Krause ’51 1972 Joseph I. Birkeland ’30, Dr. Ruth B. Rasmusen ’21, E. Marlene (Hauger) Wilson ’53 1973 Otto E. Berg ’43, Rev. Fredrick S. Hallanger ’24, Morgan A. Olson ’31 1974 Norman M. Lorentzsen ’41, Erling N. Rolfsrud ’36, Dr. Lloyd A. Svendsbye ’51 1975 Kathryn (Melberg) Engan ’34, J. Luther Jacobson ’34, Dr. Robert H. Johnson ’42, Carl R. Narveson ’25 1976 Rev. L. David Brown ’48, Carrol E. Malvey ’34, Clara J. Paulson ’30 1977 Dr. Andrew G. Hendrickx ’59, Dr. Herman A. Iverson ’37, Dr. Sidney A. Rand ’38 1978 Dr. Harley C. Carlson ’47, Dr. E.V. Fuglestad ’49, Arthur E. Lund ’42 1979 William B. Dosland ’49, Kathryne (Baarstad) ’50 and Richard D. Hoffland ’49, Howard M. Nelson ’36 1980 Dr. Donald E. Bentley ’42, Esther M. Onstad ’33 1981 Clifford E. Enger ’33, Donald W. Teisberg ’37 1982 Rev. Lowell G. Almen ’63, Dr. Donald H. Berglund ’37, M. Sterling Rygg ’36 1983 Dr. Charles D. Halgrimson ’56, Merlin G. Rostad ’35, Loanne (Brager) Thrane ’55 1984 Dr. Harvey L. Gunderson ’35, Rebecca (Johnson) Lukens ’44, Dr. Paul E. Peterson ’62 1985 Norman D. Holen ’59, Ralph W. Johnson ’33, B.K. Soby ’24 1986 Dr. Mary Lee Enfield ’54, Dr. Richard R. Green ’61, Rev. Theodore Homdrom ’41 1987 Dr. Connie (Farden) Friesen ’67, Herbert R. Morgenthaler ’61, Dr. David M. Olson ’56 1988 David S. Birkeland ’60, Dr. Roy A. Harrisville ’44, Helen (Torgelson) Olson ’54 1989 Dr. Iraj Niroomand ’52, Dr. Peter J. Ristuben ’55, Shirley (Olson) Teig ’57 1990 Agnes (Kjorlie) Geelan ’26, Dr. Donald F. Hagen ’59, Leif O. Johnson ’39 1991 Dr. Junald L. Rendahl ’23 1992 Calvin R. Larson ’52, Solveig M. (Stenerson) Swendseid ’50, John C. Ylvisaker ’59 1993 Rev. Roland D. Martinson ’64, Robert W. Peterson ’51, Wilma J. (Kvenild) Pierson ’52 1994 Judy (Fosen) Baer Duenow ’73, Mardeth (Bervig) Dovre ’57, Norman M. Jones ’53 1995 Dr. Loren J. Anderson ’67, Eunice (Nordby) Simonson ’52, Joyce (Monson) Tsongas ’63

1986 Jacobi “Jake” Christiansen, Irvin A. Christenson 1987 Alfred M. “Pop” Sattre, Carl R. Narveson ’25, Karl J. Lawrence ’26, William S. “Sally” Brewster ’27, Clifford A. Halmrast ’32, Robert F. Fritz ’35, Dale E. Sandstrom ’55, Arlo A. Brunsberg ’62 1988 Charles J. Basch ’50, Curtis G. Gabrielson ’58, Donald E. Gerhardt ’66, David A. Heide ’66, Gary L. Larsen ’64, Harlan C. Leopold ’65 1989 Frank I. Cleve, Earl A. Moran ’34, Donald “Pat” Hilde ’34, Alward H. Tweit ’58, Joan S. Hult, Richard A. Peterson ’70, Barry M. Bennett ’78 1990 Ole “Red” Haroldson ’30, Carrol E. “Shorty” Malvey ’34, Kenneth D. Willey ’4 2, Donald L. Kerlin ’54, William E. Quenette ’57, Dale J. Hertel ’71 1991 Leonard A. Larson ’29, Vernon Finn Grinaker ’48, David F. Grinaker ’77 1992 G.T. “Ted” Birkeland ’25, Herschel H. Lysaker ’32, Lloyd H. “Pinkey” Falgren ’32, Douglas J. Duffy ’67, Katherine A. Meyer Thomas ’80 1993 Doug Boese ’77, Nancy Halda ’80, Craig Hertsgaard ’43, Robert Laney ’68, Gary Samson ’77, Lawrence Schneider ’38 1994 Raymond Grande ’4 4, Paul Linde ’70, Coral Beske Lunde ’70, Kenneth Severud ’53, William Smaby, Hartvick “Shocky” Strand ’4 4 1995 Howard Berglund ’43, JoDee Bock ’85, Buel Brodin ’43, Edwin “Sonny” Gulsvig ’50, Ivan Larson, Leslie A. Torgerson ’62 1996 Paul Brynteson ’65, Bruce Larson ’72, Randy Guse ’75, Mark Jensen ’79, Kris (Elton) Montplaisir ’81, Andrew Askegaard ’82 1997 S. Elwood Bohn ’49, Roger Gilbertson ’59, Paul Sannes ’67, Daniel Vandersteen ’87, Julie Gilbertson ’87 1998 Howard Leopold ’69, Daniel Travica ’75, James Klug ’82, Garrett Byrne ’83, MaryLee Legried ’88, Jessica (Beachy) Rahman ’88 1999 Allen Holm ’79, Steve Fox ’79, Jillayn Quaschnick ’89, 1964 National Championship Football Team 2000 Linda Renee McDuffy ’84, Mark Allen Rice ’87, Malcolm “Molly” McLeod ’83, Ronald D. Offutt ’64 2001 Jim Christopherson, 1978 National Championship Football Team, 1981 National Championship Football Team 2002 Bob Beliveau ’79, Don Krause ’57, David Uhlir ’75, 1981-82 AIAW Division III Championship Women’s Basketball Team 2003 Charles E. Olson ’70, Brent Reichert ’79, Ralph D. Halvorson ’81, Michelle (Thykeson) Cota ’91 2004 Fred Hashley ’73, Kristofer Gulsvig ’77, Marybeth Stephan Storey ’82, Roger Lindahl ’84, Kristin Kuehl ’92 2005 Dr. Armin Pipho, Raleigh Lillemoe ’65, Mark Jordahl ’82, Dan Olson ’82, Pam (Olsgaard) Nielsen ’86 2006 Timothy J. Anderson ’85, Susan Ekberg Risher ’82, John A. Mutschelknaus ’80, Daniel L. Fahrman ’74, Robert J. Nick ’65 2007 The Rev. Carl Lee ’52, Patty Kubow ’89, Dwight Hintermeister ’82, Aaron Banks ’96, Donald (Bucky) Burgau 2008 Steve Baumgartner ’82, Jeff Neil ’85, Chris Coste, 1987-88 Women’s NCAA National Championship Basketball Team 2009 Dave Klug ’80, Tim Tingelstad ’82, Kristin (DeBoer) Smith ’89, Mike Hassman ’92, Collette (Buhr) Folstad 2010 Doug McMillan ’83, Doug Toivonen ’89, Terry Horan ’89, Deb (Idstrom) Hallquist ’92, Peter Curry ’96, Renee (Erickson) Lang ’97, Bob “Doc” Ulrich 2011 Dr. David Rosengren ’82, Jim Southwick ’88, Christine Fredrick ’91, Lisa (Hanson) Sekely ’94, Laura (Reitmeier) Pearson ’99, Al Rice, Larry Knutson 2012 Kari (Walrath) Ehlers ’96, Terry Storm ’89, Darrel Pederson ’86, Duane Siverson 2013 Paul Sanderson ’64, Kent Kuball ’85, Mary (Line) Sloan 2014 Mike Gindorff ’91, Shayne Lindsay ’91, Sharon Espeland ’91, Brett Larson ’88, Dale Moe ’84 2015 Paul Budd ’68, Cynthia (Bogatzki) Doussard ’86, Karna Johnson Peters ’83, Tim Lowry ’96, Brian Mahan ’96, Robert Peterson ’70

1996 Dorothy Heieie ’54, James Parke ’68, Mineyasu Sugita ’60 1997 Miles H. Johnson ’51, Cornelia “Coya” (Gjesdal) Knutson ’34 (posthumous), Florence (Larson) Sponberg ’37, Earl A. Stein Jr. ’54 1998 Dr. Albert Anderson ’51, Dr. Martha (Maakestad) Bailey ’65, Dr. Paul J. Dovre ’58, Dr. Larry Fleming ’60, Dr. David J. Olson ’63 1999 Dr. Curtis Bakken ’56, Joanne (Hanson) Negstad ’58, Ronald D. Offutt ’64, Al Siegle ’57 2000 David Hetland ’69, Randolph “Casey” Jones ’50, Willmar Thorkelson ’40, Nelle (Johnson) Wang ’31 2001 Rev. Rolf E. Aaseng ’48, Dr. Carl L. Bailey ’40, Dr. Dorothy M. Still Smoking ’73, Earl S. Strinden ’53 2002 Esther H. (Gronhovd) Allen ’55, Donald Gaetz ’71, Dr. Earl Lewis ’78, Dr. Jeremy R. Torstveit ’69 2003 Dr. Mark P. Johnson ’76, Myrna (Hanson) Johnson ’50, Rev. Carl H. Lee ’52, Rev. Dr. James A. Nestingen ’67 2004 Dr. Richard L. Torgerson ’64, Gordon Eid ’66, Judge John R. Tunheim ’75, Dr. Susan M. Vitalis ’83 2005 Dr. Roger L. Gilbertson ’59, Dr. J. Robert Hanson ’51, Judith K. Siegle ’84, Dayton E. Soby ’61 2006 Dr. James B. Hofrenning ’50, Rev. Raymond C. Siegle ’56, Richard H. Solberg ’68, Phyllis E. Zimmerman ’59 2007 Ingrid Christiansen ’66, Menkir Esayas ’64, Darwin Gorder ’61, Rein Uritam ’61 2008 Dr. Ordean Oen ’49, Dianne Larson Kimm ’60, Charley Johnson ’72 2009 Glory A. (Blessum) Monson ’58, Dr. Olaf O. Storaasli ’64, Rev. David K. Johnson ’64, Dr. James M. Jaranson ’69 2010 Virgil Syverson ’41, David M. Anderson ’67, Dr. Carol Ann Olson ’74, Kelby Krabbenhoft ’80 2011 Maj. Gen. Michael Ennis ’71, Clint Hill ’54, Estelle (Johnson) Spottiswoode ’46, Dr. James Westgard ’63 2012 Dr. Thomas Berquist ’67, Ronald Gadberry ’58, Dr. Patricia Kubow ’89, Allan Stokke ’62 2013 Murrae N. Freng ’46, George C. Halvorson Jr. ’68, Morris L. Lanning ’66, Karen (Lattu) Polzin ’77 2014 John Ahlquist ’63, Sandra Cartie ’82, Dr. Roger Leopold ’62, Dr. Vernon Tolo ’64 2015 Paul Erickson ’74, Dr. Alan Hopeman ’42, Dr. Craig Lambrecht ’83, Dr. Howard Nornes ’53

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

INDUCTEES

Reception Program

Todd Hashbarger ’98

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel (Burgau) Bergeson ’05

Hashbarger was a three-time All MIAC midfielder for the Cobber men’s soccer team. He twice earned All Region honors and was voted MIAC Most Valuable player his senior season in 1997. During his career he totaled 99 points including a Cobber record 47 assists.

Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hashbarger’s play-making prowess carried over to the hockey rink where he also starred as a forward for the Concordia men’s hockey team. Hashbarger recorded 14 assists in each of his junior and senior seasons and had at 38 points in his final two years on the ice.

Presentation Of Inductees

Hashbarger is director of client services at Buck Consultants in Los Angeles, a global human resources benefits firm. He and his wife, Jane, are the parents of one daughter.

Interim Director of Athletics

Jessica Rahman ’88 Head Coach, Women’s Basketball

Erica (Hanson) Reid ’94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Kohler Women’s Basketball 1990-94 Former Coach Todd Hashbarger ’98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Hashbarger Soccer and Hockey 1994-98 Brother Marc Terris ’94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Rice Hockey 1990-94 Former Coach Jason Trichler ’93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Paul Cross Country and Track and Field 1989-93 Friend

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Marc Terris ’94 Playing mainly forward for the Cobber men’s hockey team, Terris was an All-American in 2003 and a two-time All-MIAC honoree. He finished his Concordia career with 51 goals and 56 assists for 107 points and is the last Cobber player to reach the 100-point mark for a career. Following graduation, he played four seasons of professional hockey including the East Coast Hockey League and played one season with Team Canada in Calgary, Alberta. Following his pro career Terris became a certified financial planner, working at firms like Dean Witter, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. With his wife, Wendy (Wasberg) ’94, they are the parents of four children and live in Chanhassen, Minn.

Erica (Hanson) Reid ’94 Reid led the Cobber women’s basketball team to four consecutive NCAA national tournament appearances. She earned All-MIAC honors three times, was selected to the AllWest Region team and was an All-American Honorable Mention honoree. She completed her career as the sixth leading scorer with 1,240 points and is sixth in rebounds with 686. Her teams compiled a four-year MIAC record of 64 wins and only 16 losses. Following graduation, Reid organized an amateur women’s basketball league in northeastern Montana. She coached varsity girls basketball at Culbertson, Mont., for several years. She and her husband, Wilbur Reid ’93, are the parents of eight children and own and operate Reid Ranch and Royan Ranch near Poplar, Mont.

Jason Trichler ’93 Trichler earned an unprecedented three consecutive trips to the NCAA National Meet in cross country. Trichler is one of only two athletes to ever win the MIAC Championship Meet in cross country. He also earned All-Region honors on two occasions and was a threetime All-MIAC award winner. Trichler also excelled in track and field. He won the steeplechase crown at the MIAC Outdoor Meet in his senior year and was second in the 5,000 meters. Since his graduation, Trichler has devoted his career to serving his country in the Army and the Coast Guard. Trichler and his wife, Sasha, are the parents of four children and live in Coos Bay, Ore.

GLOBAL TRAVEL

LOYAL COBBER

Opportunities Learn more at ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumnitravel

China

• March 15-29, 2017 Go with Dr. Tao Ming, associate professor of Chinese, and Eric Johnson, director of Alumni Relations, to several cities including Beijing, Chengdu, Chonquing and Shanghai. Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites, temples and artifacts. You will walk on bamboo paths with pandas and experience the thrill of a highspeed train.

Germany Cycling

• June 7-16, 2017 Join President William and Anne Craft for a bicycle trip through Thuringia, where Luther, Goethe and Bach worked and lived. Excellent biking trails lead to historical towns along rivers and lovely countryside. Bicycles are lightweight 24-speed hybrids with upright handle bars and saddle bags; most days involve a 3035 mile ride on moderate paths.

What does loyalty look like? Being a part of the Cobber Alumni Network is about staying involved and giving back to future students, feeling connected and proudly sharing it with those around you.

Opera in Italy

• July 12-23, 2017 David Hamilton, professor of voice, takes you to Venice, Verona, Milan, Florence, Rome and more. Be awed by beautiful art and shopping in the global capital of fashion and design. You’ll get a backstage look at opera houses and experience evening performances. There will even be time to explore historic sites.

Germany/Austria Choir Companion Tour

• May 8-18, 2017 Fly to Frankfurt, Germany, with Dr. Michael Culloton, assistant professor of choral music and conductor of Chapel Choir, Kantorei and Cantabile, in pursuit of Bach, Reformation history and Alpine Mountains, while following The Concordia Choir, conducted by Dr. René Clausen. Visit Worms, where Martin Luther refused to recant his writings in front of the Holy Roman Emperor. Linger in Eisenach, where Luther sang in the choir of St. George’s Church and the Bach family worshiped. See Wartburg, the site of Luther’s translation of the New Testament into German. Other stops involve Dresden’s stunning architecture, Leipzig’s trade history, Nuremberg’s sites of Nazi gatherings and post-World War II trials, Rothenburg’s walls above the Tauber River, the castle that Walt Disney modeled his after and Salzburg’s “Sound of Music” scenes.

CONNECT

Update your information to stay informed on what’s happening among alumni and with the college. (ConcordiaCollege.edu/classnotes, 218.299.3743)

ENGAGE

Provide meaningful experiences for students and participate in alumni events, programs and teams.

SUPPORT

In honor of the 125th Anniversary of Concordia College, give to student scholarships (ConcordiaCollege.edu/give) and campus projects (ConcordiaCollege.edu/science) to ensure educational enrichment for current and future Cobbers.

Interact on social media using #cordmn, show off your alma mater swag and tell future Cobbers about your Concordia experience.

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

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SALT

REFER C O B B E R

OUR ALUMNI ARE OUR BEST RECRUITERS. What can you do?

STUDENTS AND ALUMNI LINKED TOGETHER

SALT: Students and Alumni Linked Together

Share your Concordia experience with future Cobbers and refer them to the Admission Office at ConcordiaCollege.edu/refer.

ConcordiaCollege.edu/salt We want alumni to know about a new student group, formed out of the Alumni Relations office.

What is SALT?

As a student-led group focused on connecting alumni and students, SALT emphasizes lifelong Cobber participation in the vitality of the college by developing class affinity, facilitating career networking, teaching students a lifestyle of philanthropy, enhancing existing Cobber traditions and providing opportunities for students to learn and grow as leaders.

Why SALT?

We’re Cobbers! And just as salt makes corn taste a whole lot better, SALT enhances the Cobber experience.

What does SALT do?

Coordinate events and programs that cultivate supportive relationships between students and alumni, heighten awareness among students of alumni involvement, and support students throughout their college experience and as they transition post-college.

How can YOU help?

• Update your information with the college to be informed of alumni-to-student events. Do so by calling 218.299.3743 or completing the form at ConcordiaCollege.edu/classnotes. We promote most of our events by email. • Let Alumni Relations know if you’re willing to mentor a student, provide a job shadow experience, offer an internship or simply talk for 30 minutes with a student about your career. (218.299.3734, alumni@cord.edu) • Attend Careers Connecting Cobbers, our annual on-campus career networking event, on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. RSVP in December at ConcordiaCollege.edu/careersconnectcobbs. • Like the Facebook.com/cobbersalt page to be aware of SALT activities that are happening throughout the year.

Tell potential students that Concordia is focused on:

CAREER

Working toward long-term career goals begins the moment you step on campus, as career readiness is worked into each year of a student’s Concordia experience.

AFFORDABILITY

Generous financial aid awards bring the average cost of attendance to just $20,401. The new Maroon + Gold Guarantee assures academically qualified students will not pay more at Concordia than the listed cost of attending the University of Minnesota ($23,282).

FOUR-YEAR GUARANTEE

Students are ready for what’s next in four years. Guaranteed. With the Four Years, For Real program, Concordia will provide course substitutions and/or cover the cost of tuition for additional coursework for students who follow the graduation guarantee guidelines but do not finish within four years.

LEARNING + DOING

Students gain skills that put them at an advantage with graduate schools and employers by completing two PEAK experiences before graduation, which immerse them in integrative learning scenarios.

Learn more at ConcordiaCollege.edu/commitment

DATES TO REMEMBER

SHARE / HOURS

For details, registration and additional events, visit Concordia College.edu/alumninews. For a full list of 125th anniversary events, visit ConcordiaCollege.edu/125.

Ways to share

Sever’s Fall Festival 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15 Shakopee, Minn.

Facebook.com/ConcordiaHomecoming

Concordia’s 125th Birthday Party Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 22 Urban Growler, St. Paul, Minn. 125th Anniversary of Concordia College Oct. 31 Birthday cake and campus activities Birthday Bash Challenge Oct. 31-Nov. 3 Support student scholarships Offutt School Presents 6:30 a.m. Coffee, 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Nov. 3 Featuring Phil Soran, executive chairman at Vidku Windows on Minnesota, Minneapolis ConcordiaCollege.edu/offuttpresents Cobber Ring Day 9:15 a.m. Nov. 4 Come to campus for the celebration! Twin Cities Concordia Women Connect Featuring the Rev. Sarah Ciavarri ’93 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5 Location will be posted online. The Concordia Orchestra Tour Nov. 1-6 (home Nov. 6) North Dakota and Minnesota ConcordiaCollege.edu/orchestra F-M CobbersServe: Great Plains Food Bank 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17

Moorhead Concordia Christmas Concerts 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 2 & 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Dec. 4 with President’s Dinner Dec. 3 Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College

Keep an eye on all things Homecoming:

ConcordiaCollege.edu/homecoming

Minneapolis Concordia Christmas Concerts 6 & 8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 with President’s Reception prior to both concerts Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis

Visit Concordia social media channels throughout the year:

ConcordiaCollege.edu/social

Plymouth Christian Youth Center Service Project* 8:45-11:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10 PCYC, Minneapolis

Put yourself on the virtual alumni atlas:

ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumnimap

Twin Cities CobbersServe: Second Harvest Heartland Noon-2:30 p.m. Jan. 14

Read alumni news and receive the Concordia Magazine and weekly e-newsletter:

ConcordiaCollege.edu/news

Careers Connecting Cobbers* Noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 28 Barry Auditorium, Concordia College Alumni/student networking luncheon The Concordia Band Tour Feb. 5-12 (home Feb. 12) Minnesota ConcordiaCollege.edu/band Buck Day 1 p.m./3 p.m. Feb. 11 Attend Women’s/Men’s Basketball for $1. Memorial Auditorium The Concordia Choir Tour Spring 2017 Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California ConcordiaCollege.edu/choir

Local Alumni Events Host an event in your area for Cobbers and Alumni Relations will help promote it and reimburse you up to $200 a year for expenses. The event can be social, networking, service-oriented or anything else you’re interested in. Currently, we have Twin Cities and Fargo-Moorhead committees focused on connecting alumni. To find out more about hosting an event or joining a local committee, contact Alumni Relations at alumni@cord.edu or 218.299.3734.

Join the Homecoming conversation:

Interact on social media using:

#cordmn

Bookstore and dining hours Bookstore hours Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dining Hours

Anderson Commons (Knutson Campus Center) Friday: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: Brunch: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-7 p.m. The Maize (Knutson Campus Center) Friday: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Korn Krib (Knutson Campus Center) Friday: 8:30 a.m.-midnight Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 1-10 p.m. Coffee Stop (Knutson Campus Center) Friday: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday: 5:30-7:30 p.m. BREW (Grant Center) Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-Noon

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3. Old Main (E13) 4. Carl B. Ylvisaker Library (D12) 5. Normandy Center (B11) Bookstore 6. Hvidsten Hall of Music (B8)

The Homecoming Banquet and some Saturday evening reunion events are located at the Marriott. To get there from campus, head south on 8th St./Hwy 75. Take a left at 24th Ave. S. and a right at Holiday Drive S. If you are coming from I-94, exit north onto 8th St., then take a right at 24th Ave. S. and right at Holiday Drive S.

218.299.3734 alumni@cord.edu

2. Knutson Campus Center (D13) Campus Information Centrum Morrie Jones Conference Center

Directions to Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead

1. Park Region Hall (D16)

One Way – 4th Street South

Parking for Homecoming weekend is free and open to the public. You are welcome to park in any lot Friday-Sunday, but a portion of the KC lot (see map), to the west of the Knutson Campus Center, will be reserved specifically for alumni and Homecoming attendees from noon-5 p.m. Friday for your convenience.

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