From the President

MISSION STATEMENT Wisconsin Lutheran College, affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, is a Lutheran liberal arts college for Christian men and women. The college is committed to providing quality teaching, scholarship, and service that are rooted in Holy Scripture; promoting the spiritual growth of students, faculty, and staff; and preparing students for lives of Christian leadership.

PRESIDENT Dr. Daniel W. Johnson

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT Richard Mannisto ’94

WRITERS Melanie Buellesbach Jennifer Garbo-Shawhan Lisa Leffel ’98

PHOTOGRAPHERS Melanie Buellesbach Dr. Jarrod Erbe Jennifer Garbo-Shawhan Lisa Leffel ’98 Jeff Wilson

DESIGNER Amy Kuether ’96

Dear Friends,

As we begin a new decade, we marvel at God’s blessings upon Wisconsin Lutheran College. Reflecting on the past 10 years, we thank the Lord for enrollment growth of 42% and the expansion of our campus footprint in a transformational way, all while keeping Jesus as the focus of our mission. With 2020 now upon us, in three short years we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary! WLC is growing as an institution serving traditional-age and adult students. Continuing to attract more Warriors remains our top priority, and we need your help. Please share information about WLC with your friends and family, and invite them to take a tour of our beautiful campus and meet our outstanding faculty and staff.

WLC is poised for future growth as we maximize our current programming and consider additional majors as well, all integral aspects of our most recent strategic planning process. The marketplace within higher education is an ever-changing landscape, and we are well-positioned for the challenges and opportunities on the horizon.

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Preparing students for careers and occupations that, in some cases, do not yet exist, will require us to carefully course-correct and adjust to the needs of future students. We will continue to be nimble and yet reflective of our role of preparing students for their journey.

However, what is static and never-changing is the foundation of WLC – our Savior Jesus. There is a great conversation within higher education circles that the journey is about pursuing truth. At WLC, the pursuit of truth is not a winsome aspiration. The foundational truth of WLC rests solely on the fact that we are all broken in sin, and Jesus gives hope in forgiveness; this is our WLC truth.

We are so excited about the new decade before us! How blessed we are to prepare Christian servant leaders at such a critical time for our communities, nation, and church.

Blessings,

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Winter 2020 | Vol. 32, No. 1