Concordia St. Paul Magazine | Fall 2013

Concordia St. Paul magazine FALL 2013

Impactful Instructors Faculty-student relationships forever change students’ worldview

Dining Hall Renovated and Renamed p. 7 Benefactor Report p. 16

In This Issue Fall 2013

A Message

From the President

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Impactful Instructors For 120 years, faculty-student relationships at Concordia have been forever changing students’ worldview OPPORTUNI TI E S

Baseball Hall-of-Famer and Alumnus Create Opportunities

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CSP News

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Class Notes

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Benefactor Report

About Us Concordia University, St. Paul is a member of the Concordia University System, a national network of 9 colleges and universities of The Lutheran Church– Missouri Synod. Concordia admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.

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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, MBA ’10) Rhonda (Behm, ’88) Palmersheim Lindsey (Brown, M.A. ’10) Schieffer Rusty Seltz (Acad. ’67) WRITING, EDITING, LAYOUT Lindsey (Brown, M.A. ’10) Schieffer CONTRIBUTING WRITER Tad Dunham PHOTOGRAPHY 651media Greg Helgeson Lee Prohofsky Reid Ridpath Lindsey (Brown, M.A. ’10) Schieffer

Concordia is experiencing record growth in student enrollment.

While this growth is the first of our four strategic priorities, this incredible blessing does not go without its challenges. In addition to bringing more classrooms and campus housing online, we added six new full-time faculty members this fall in anticipation of growth in existing and new programs.

This growth would not be possible without our faculty members who dedicate their time to building new programs and enhancing existing ones to stay on the cutting edge of market demands. I think it is quite rare to have a faculty that so willingly embraces the change that comes with new programs, especially, and most importantly, while never losing sight of our mission—to prepare students. We have incredible faculty members who are passionate about their academic discipline and even more passionate about our students.

During my three years of presidency, I have spoken with many students and alumni, young and old alike, who lift up various faculty members who have made their Concordia education exceptional. Those conversations have made it apparent that student-faculty relationships have long been one of the hallmarks of the Concordia experience.

These relationships are increasingly important as we work on our second strategic priority to increase persistence to graduation. The more we can invest in creating opportunities for greater interaction between students and faculty, the better chance we have of helping our students persist to graduation.

Similarly, the more we can invest in our faculty to help them develop skills to address the learning needs of 21stcentury students, the more engaged students will be which increases their likelihood of graduating.

Faculty members are central in keeping students at the core of our mission, and to them, I am incredibly grateful.

I am also extremely grateful for our many donors who provide support that allows us to invest in our students. To all of you, I send many thanks! You provide students the financial aid that allows them to access a quality education grounded in Lutheran convictions in a multicultural urban setting where faculty members impart Christian values.

You will see a portion of our Benefactor Report on page 16. I invite you to view the full report at www.ave.csp.edu/benefactorreport where we recognize each donor individually.

We are confident that with loyal alumni, friends, faculty members and so many others, we will be successful in meeting the goals outlined in our strategic plan and will continue to faithfully and effectively prepare students for meaningful vocations for many generations to come.

BLESSINGS,

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

Impactful Instructors

In Concordia’s 120 years of existence, it has grown from 30 students to more than 3,000. Amidst all of the growth and change in the institution, community and world, one thing has remained constant—Concordia’s impactful instructors. Student-faculty relationships have been an icon of the Concordia experience from the beginning and have forever changed the way students view themselves and the world. ev. Dr. Rich Carter didn’t realize how often in class he used the phrase, “I’d like to raise a caution flag,” until one day when a group of students were gathering at his and his wife’s home, the students presented to him a full-size genuine yellow NASCAR caution flag.

Until his retirement from the classroom last year, Carter used the flag in class to encourage students to think critically.

“When students would latch on to a concept, they would think ‘Oh, we have it all boxed in,’” said Carter, “and I would say, ‘Well… no, there is more to the story. I want to raise a caution flag.’”

Carter said this is just a glimpse of what Concordia is all about— personal relationships that extend beyond the classroom and instructors who push students to think critically about themselves, others and the world at large.

Tim Walsworth (’10) can attest to the way Carter pressed students to think deeper.

“I always knew that whatever I said to him, I was going to have to know exactly what I meant by every word in my sentence,” said Walsworth. “He caused me to be a lot more thoughtful about what I said and how I said it.”

“That has continued to be important to me spiritually and to the people I work with and for,” said the director of children’s ministry at Risen Savior Lutheran Church & School in Sun Lakes, Ariz. “He helped me realize that the fullness of the Gospel can be communicated in so many different ways.”

The way Ashlee Smith (’09) communicates with people forever changed after working with now retired Psychology Professor Dr. David Bredehoft.

“Dr. Bredehoft taught me that it is not always just about research and study, but to really take time to listen, observe and foster relationships with people to get to the heart of issues,” said Smith. “Now I’m a mentor and lead a youth group with over 20 junior/senior high kids who come from really rough backgrounds. The wisdom and knowledge he gave me has helped me mentor them and really help them learn from, and move on

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from, issues from their past.”

Briar-Rose Jacobson (’11, M.A.’13) said the same about Communication Professor Dr. Basma Ibrahim DeVries who has been at Concordia since 1996.

“Basma taught all of us how important it is to be aware of our interaction with others,” she said. “Living in America, we deal with so many different cultures, and communication is different in every single one.”

Shukri Sharif Bashir (’10), who was born in Somalia and grew up in an African refugee camp, appreciated the broad cultural experience she had at Concordia, especially when learning from DeVries.

“Concordia is so diverse,” said Bashir. “Basma really helped us learn more about people’s backgrounds, traditions and cultures.”

Bashir said the most memorable out of class experience was when DeVries hosted a multicultural potluck for students in her home. She said she was impressed by DeVries inviting students into her home and really enjoyed the introduction to foods from so many cultures. ­­­­ The most culturally-rich in-class experience Bashir said she had was when her and a group of classmates researched Hindu wedding traditions and conducted a mock ceremony, complete with the traditional décor and attire. She said her worldview expanded further as other groups shared details of various cultural traditions from across the world.

Like many 18-year-olds, Luke Dahl (’94) said he came to Concordia with a naïve perspective on life and the world but that quickly changed with the help of Music Professor Dr. David Mennicke.

“Dr. Dave really helped me to grow in my global perspective with some of his music selection,” said Dahl. “He also helped me grow spiritually and professionally by pushing me outside my comfort zone. I think all the faculty members at CSP really pushed me. They wanted you to think outside of the box, but they still respected you. Dr. Dave kind of epitomized that.”

Dahl, now a teacher at St. James Lutheran School in Howard Lake, Minn., said he was sorting through his college notes recently when he came across a couple of notes from Mennicke who had written personal messages to each of the choir members.

“He pinpointed what he appreciated about us and what each of us brought to the choir,” said Dahl. “It wasn’t a contrived effort—it was genuine. It is just one example of how much he values relationships.”

Amy (Marsh, ’99) Schutte said she easily recalls the efforts Mennicke made to build the confidence of her and others.

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Schutte said she came to Concordia as a pianist whose vocals admittedly needed some work but as a music major, she knew she needed to be in either choir or band.

“I wanted to try choir because of Dr. Dave,” said the now music director at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. “I was so nervous but he gave me confidence. He was very encouraging and really made a big impact on what I do for a living.”

Dr. Barb Schoenbeck, education professor from 1978 through 2005, is another example of an instructor known for instilling confidence in her students and impacting their careers.

Drew Gerdes (’00) came to Concordia with his heart set on being an elementary school art teacher. When some of his art courses were unexpectedly canceled just before the start of one semester, Gerdes went to his is advisor who referred him to Schoenbeck to talk about taking some early childhood education courses instead.

Gerdes said Schoenbeck quickly turned his fright into contentment. She reassured him that the female-dominated courses and industry would welcome a male. He recalls Schoenbeck saying, “They will take care of you, and so will I.” Gerdes said, “The moment I walked into my first early childhood course, I felt it was going to be okay. I remember Barb welcoming me, and encouraging the group of ladies in the class to do the same.”

Gerdes never looked back. He is now the early childhood director at Messiah Lutheran School in Weldon Spring, Mo. Schoenbeck said she is proud that Gerdes entertained the idea, fell in love with it and is now an excellent role model to young children, especially those without male role models in their home.

“Here is this guy who is loving and kind and teaches them,” said Schoenbeck. “What a difference it is to have that male influence in the world so early in their lives.”

According to Lisa Keyne (’81), Dr. John Eggert also was a confidence-instilling instructor. She said Eggert, who taught organ, music theory/composition, church music and choir at Concordia from 1978 until 2011, put a lot of trust in his students. Keyne cited seemingly simple examples—allowing his students to turn pages for him during recitals, giving underclassmen keys to the concert organ which previous instructors did not allow and inviting her to gain additional musical experience through a practicum at his local congregation—that were meaningful in their totality.

“He was always challenging you in his quiet subtle way,” said Keyne, who took organ lessons from Eggert during her sophomore through senior years. “I think he really got to know me—my hopes and fears—and challenged me to take risks and try new things.”

Eggert encouraged Keyne to perform both a junior and senior recital which she initially thought was out of reach.

“He built confidence,” she said. “He helped you believe you could do more than you thought possible…and then you did.”

Lisa (Siege, ’86) Griffin agreed. Griffin also said an important take-away for her was realizing that there are many ways to achieve

the same outcome. It was the differences in the way that Eggert and Dr. Kathryn Schenk, a music professor from 1969-2007, played and taught music that illustrated the point for her. Griffin demonstrates that versatility when teaching private piano lessons.

“It was a blessing to have both of them,” she said.

Tim Bode (’84) also appreciated the variety Eggert showed him.

“He helped me to practice in ways that I’d never practiced before,” he said. “Sometimes he would have me play either all of the parts or some of the parts using one manual that didn’t have the sound, so I couldn’t hear whether the notes were right or wrong, but my mind learned how to recognize whether or not I was playing correctly. That lesson carried over to a lot of other things.

Your mind can work through things even when you don’t have all of the resources at hand. It gives me an attitude of hope and it helps me be persistent and creative in how I approach things.”

Above and beyond broadening students’ worldview and helping them develop critical thinking skills, Concordia instructors show students an unsurpassed level of genuine care.

Paris Fadden (B.A. ’10, M.B.A. ’13) felt his instructors genuinely cared so much during his undergraduate cohort experience that he was compelled to return for his master’s degree.

“I looked for every excuse I could to not get my M.B.A. from the same institution where I got my undergraduate degree,” he said.

“But ultimately, I wanted to come back to Concordia because of the relationships I had with faculty members.”

Fadden said his M.B.A. cohort that met online and face-to-face was very active and had diverse viewpoints. During one of their face-to-face meetings, Dr. Richard Brynteson told the cohort that he had never seen a discussion board like theirs during his 20-year Concordia teaching career.

“He got choked up,” said Fadden. “He was so proud of how thorough, insightful, meaningful and respectful our interaction was. That right there shows how much he cares about wanting students to learn from more than just the institution and the instructor, but from each other.”

Keyne said she too valued the relationships with her peers but the student-faculty relationships really stood out to her.

“My professors stretched me to grow, learn about the world, and understand diverse perspectives,” she said. “They were rich experiences and rich relationships. I greatly value my CSP experience, and feel very blessed to have had the professors I did there. They invested in me—as well as my fellow students—and we are rich for that work.” 

HONOR OR MEMORIALIZE AN IMPACTFUL INSTRUCTOR

Based on what our alumni tell us, we know our impactful instructors far outnumber those who were able to be included in this story. If you had a life-changing relationship with an

Baseball Hall-of-Famer and Alumnus Create Opportunities

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hat do Adrian Perryman (’07) and professional baseball hall-of-famer David Winfield have in common?

Both are African American males who are former multi-sport college scholarship athletes that grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Central High School.

Perryman jokes that between the two of them, they even have a World Series ring.

They also now both hold degrees from Concordia; Perryman earned his bachelor’s degree in communication in 2007 and Winfield was presented an honorary doctor of humane letters at Commencement in May. The two met for the first time when Winfield was on campus to accept his honorary doctorate, but their connection dates back a full decade.

As a high school senior, Perryman received the Winfield Student-Athlete Award from Winfield’s charitable foundation, which recognizes minority high school athletes who are models in sports, the classroom and their community. Perryman, who was a track and football star, was able to access a Concordia education thanks in part to the financial aspect of the Winfield award and from Concordia donors who support athletic and academic scholarships—both of which he received.

Now, Perryman and Winfield can add another item to their list of commonalities—their post-athlete days are spent creating opportunities for people in their communities.

Winfield, who retired from professional baseball in 1995, continues to run his charitable foundation that develops community outreach programs while Perryman’s career has revolved around helping high school students make college a reality.

Perryman launched his career with Admission Possible (now

College Possible) where he mentored low-income students of color at his and Winfield’s high school alma mater.

“I knew first-hand that college is a life-changing experience,” said Perryman. “I saw so many students in the neighborhood whose lives were not as promising as they could be and I wanted to help.”

Perryman continues to help high school students access a college education but now in a role as a traditional undergraduate admission counselor and track coach at Concordia.

“The highlight of my job is getting emails from students thanking me for helping them get in to Concordia and showing them that Concordia was a possibility. Knowing that I played a small role in that is rewarding.”

For Winfield, he finds great joy in paying it forward.

“There are a lot of people who helped me succeed in life, largely in St. Paul—coaches, teachers, neighbors and family members,” said Winfield. “I didn’t make a lot of money when I started but I remember I gave $1,000 out of my $15,000 salary to start the Winfield Student-Athlete Awards in St. Paul. I thought that was a great way to give back. It’s like planting a seed—years later, I look at this and say, ‘Wow!’ I never imagined there would be nearly 400 students who have received the award that have gone on to do great things—and Adrian is one of them.”

Concordia President Tom Ries said Winfield was an obvious choice when it came to determining this year’s honorary degree recipients.

“David embodies so much of what Concordia values,” he said.

“We were delighted to honor him for using his God-given time, talent and treasure to provide so many people opportunities that better their lives and society. The beneficiaries of the Winfield Student-Athlete Award, including Adrian, give strong testament to the impact we can all make by providing exceptional opportunities to people from all backgrounds.” 

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name using the enclosed envelope or by sharing a story about them on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ConcordiaStPaul.

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CSP News Record Enrollment One Indicator of Strategic Plan Progress Concordia has made significant progress on the four goals in the Strategic Plan since the Board of Regents endorsed it in February. Record enrollment is just one indicator.

The projected 3,200 students are both new and returning traditional, adult undergraduate and graduate students which also points to progress on the second strategic priority to increase persistence to graduation. Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Eric LaMott attributes this to expanded academic offerings and the $10,000 tuition reduction for traditional undergraduate students.

“Continuing to address affordability will likely be our biggest key to success in this area,” said LaMott, “especially given that ‘financial challenges’ is the most frequent reason students report if they are forced to discontinue their education at Concordia.”

The third of the four goals is to increase transitions to jobs or graduate school.

President Tom Ries said the university is focusing on improving academic support programs, career planning services and data collection and analysis of students’ postgraduation outcomes. There will also be a greater emphasis on students engaging in meaningful career experiences during their degree program.

“While many academic areas throughout the institution have been diligent about encouraging and supporting meaningful career experiences for our students, there is more that can be done to ensure students are exploring their vocation through internships and volunteer opportunities that make them more marketable to employers and graduate schools,” said Ries.

The fourth goal in the plan is to grow the net assets of the university. The university is focusing on reducing long-term debt, continuing to budget and manage toward operating surpluses, and increasing support from alumni and friends in the form of estate gifts, endowment and gifts to The Opportunity Fund.

“Growing our net assets better positions us to provide exceptional opportunities to our extraordinarily diverse student body, within our multicultural, urban, Christian, Lutheran environment,” said Ries. “One hundred and twenty years ago, God called Concordia’s founders to prepare students to better serve Him and humanity. It is that call, and our Strategic Plan, that propels the university to effectively prepare more students for thoughtful and informed living, dedicated service to God and humanity and enlightened care of God’s creation in the 21st century.”

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Marketing Cohort Students Take Advantage of Opportunity Outside the Classroom On July 9, seven bachelor of arts in marketing cohor t students supplemented their coursework by serving as judges for SUPERVALU, Inc.’s 2013 Master Marketer awards program.

The annual program acknowledges retailers in the Northern and Western Regions of the United States for their efforts in marketing, promotions, advertising, community service, merchandising, web promotions and social media. The students evaluated the entries for clarity, messaging, creativity and overall effectiveness.

“This event gave our students the opportunity to put into practice the marketing skills they are learning at Concordia,” said Christine Creed Kudelka, chair of marketing. “They also saw great examples of what it takes to build sales and grow businesses across the United States.”

Students Diane Ciardelli (’14), Padraic Garin (’14), Lauren Hanzalik (’14), Kendra Joseph (’14), Kelly Maas (’14), Sara Oakland Curl (’14) and Gregg Williams (’14) served as judges

and Christine Creed Kudelka and Christine Walsh were the faculty advisors. The group attended the awards presentation on Aug. 13.

Dining Hall Renovation Complete; Space Renamed Student Life Center The donor-funded renovation of Concordia’s 83-year-old Dining Hall was complete in time for the kick-off of the university’s 120th academic year. Due to expanded hours and the intended use of the space, the Dining Hall has been renamed the Student Life Center. Alumni and friends are invited to tour the space during Homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. View more photos at ave.csp.edu/dininghall.

Decade-Long Biology Professor Pursues Genetic Counseling Career Seven years ago, Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Shellie Kieke and her husband were patients of genetic counseling after they learned during a pregnancy that their second daughter, Ashley, had a chromosomal defect. While Ashley only lived briefly, she inspired a new career direction for Kieke.

In August, Kieke left her 10-year post at Concordia to pursue a career in genetic counseling. She was accepted into the eight-person master of science degree program in genetic counseling at the University of Minnesota. After the two-year program, she will meet with patients and their families to help them understand the genetic contributions of disease.

“I’ll be able to use many of the same skills I used as a professor,” said Kieke. “Genetic counseling requires a strong background in science, the ability to explain complex scientific concepts to the general public, and someone who communicates well with others in a caring and compassionate manner.”

Former Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Shellie In addition to having taken her teaching skills with her, she took life-long memories Kieke, pictured with her and her husband’s oldest of colleagues and students. and youngest children, was inspired to pursue a “I enjoyed interacting with so many wonderful students and colleagues over the years,” career in genetic counseling after the loss of her middle child due to a chromosomal defect. said Kieke. “I wish them all God’s blessings.”

As for what she left behind—hundreds of inspired minds and one yellow playhouse in Concordia’s Hand in Hand playground dedicated to her late daughter Ashley.

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Five Alumni Honored with Concordia’s Alumni Distinguished Service Award Concordia is proud to present this year’s Alumni Distinguished Service Awards to Gretchen (Gienapp, ’67) Beecroft, Rev. Dr. Eugene Bunkowske (Acad. ’53, J.C. ’55), Sally (Clingenpeel, ’55) Cordes, Dr. Rebecca Thomley (M.A. ’02) and Rev. James Vehling (Acad. ’58, J.C. ’60) for their exceptional achievement in their profession, the community

and the church.

Gretchen Beecroft has dedicated her life to Lutheran churches and schools. She began her career as a Lutheran school teacher and then served the rest of her career at Concordia. Nineteen of her nearly 40 years at Concordia were spent as the president’s assistant. She was known by many to be efficient, trustworthy, graceful, positive, dependable, respectful, humble, welcoming, inclusive, open-minded and a skillful communicator. She embraced much change during her tenure as evidenced by being Concordia’s first word processor operator, development secretary, publications keyliner and alumni newsletter author, among her many other roles. Beecroft, now retired, continues to volunteer with her church and local high school.

Rev. Dr. Eugene Bunkowske has served the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for more than 50 years as the church body’s vice president, a faculty member, Bible translator, author, volunteer and overseas missionary. He has been awarded honorary doctorate degrees by St. John’s College, Winfield, Kan.; Concordia University, Irvine, Calif.; and Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn. Bunkowske is the Fiechtner Chair emeritus professor of Christian outreach in the Hoffmann Institute at Concordia.

Sally Cordes has provided countless volunteer hours to Concordia since 2004. She serves as the Golden Reunion coordinator and Alumni & Friends Travel coordinator in addition to her service on the Alumni Council. Sally and her husband, Rev. Robert Cordes (’55), served several parishes in the Midwest and a 27 year chaplaincy in Michigan. Sally has held a variety of positions while caring for their family including a 35-year career as a Mary Kay consultant.

Dr. Rebecca Thomley became the chief executive officer of Orion Associates and its associated companies in 2000. Since then, she has helped the social services organization pursue new and innovative opportunities that have resulted in significant growth in revenue, employees, clients, and services for the physically and mentally challenged. Thomley founded the non profit, Headwaters Relief Organization, and has led substantial efforts for Orion’s employees to serve the greater community in the wake of local, national and international disasters.

Rev. James Vehling has dedicated his career to serving the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. He served as a missionary in Japan for 20 years and as a parish pastor in St. Paul and Hollywood, Fla., for 17 years. Vehling has also helped prepare undergraduate and graduate students for church work careers through his service to Concordia House of Studies and The Hoffmann Institute at Concordia University, St. Paul.

A celebration to honor these alumni will be held during Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 4.

MORE INFORMATION

For more about the award or to nominate someone, visit ave.csp.edu/awards.

Faculty & Staff Highlights Dr. Sally A. Baas, associate professor and

director of the Southeast Asian Teacher Licensure Program, the Hmong Culture and Language Program and the English as a Second Language Program, was honored as University of Wisconsin - River Falls’ 2013 Distinguished Alumna. Baas was also recently elected president of the National Association of School Psychologists. The three-year term will have her traveling internationally and to more than 30 states.

Professor Emeritus Dr. David Bredehoft, CFLE, co-authored a revised edition of the book “How Much is Too Much,” which will be published by Da Capo Press in December. In the coming months, Bredehoft will also be presenting two webinars: “Parenting in an Overindulgent World: Up-to-date Research on Overindulgence for Family Life Educators,” and “Using the FLE Framework for Program Development & Evaluation,” both of which are approved for CFLE continuing education credits. For more information, visit www.ncfr.org.

Dr. Bruce Corrie, associate vice president for

government and international programs, has been nominated by Governor Mark Dayton and Minnesota Commissioner of Education Brenda Casselius to serve on the Midwest Comprehensive Center Advisory Board. Corrie is one of five Minnesotans to be nominated for the 15-member regional panel which is approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The MCCAIR is a federallyfunded regional support system that provides technical assistance to

State Education Agencies with a focus on low-performing districts and schools, improving outcomes for students, improving the quality of instruction and closing the achievement gap.

Chair of the Master of Arts in Leadership and Management Program Dr. Steve Manderscheid’s co-published journal article, “Managing polarity, paradox, and dilemma during leader transition,” was chosen as a Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013. The article, published in the “European Journal of Training and Development,” was chosen following consultation among the journal’s editorial team of academicians and practitioners.

Rev. Dr. Thomas Trapp, professor emeritus,

recently received the printed copy of his translation of the fifth volume of a fivevolume commentary on Martin Luther’s catechisms, authored in German by a Heidelberg professor, Albrecht Peters. This 280-page volume, “Confession and the Christian Life,” is the ninth volume translated by Trapp. He also translated the second and fourth volumes of this series, Creed and Baptism and Lord’s Supper, for Concordia Publishing House. Trapp serves as a pastor at Emmaus Lutheran Church in St. Paul.

Keith J. Williams, professor of visual arts,

recently had an article published in the international journal, “Ceramics Art and Perception.” His article about Minnesota potter Jeff Oestreich entitled “Aesthetic Emergence” can be found in the JuneAugust issue.

Alumni & Friends Invited to Travel with Concordia Turkey and Greece, October 2014 Led by President Emeritus Bob (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) and Lynne Holst Germany and Prague, October 2015 Led by President Tom and Susie Ries 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.

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Class Notes

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Class Notes

Amy Turnquist (‘98) was recently

appointed to serve as the St. Louis County (MN) court administrator. She will direct the management of the St. Louis County District Court operations in Duluth, Hibbing and Virginia.

News 1960s Londa Borer-Skov (’61) was elected

to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the Lutheran Layman’s League. She was employed by California State University in Sacramento as a chemistry professor before retiring in 2008. She served on the Foundation Board at Concordia University Irvine, is active as a leader in the LWML and was named educator of the year by Concordia University Seward in 2000.

After Rev. James Peter (J.C. ‘63) graduated from Concordia, he attended Concordia Senior College, Ft. Wayne and Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, Ill. Rev. Peter then served parishes in Florida, Mississippi and Ohio. After 22 years at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Vermilion, Ohio, he transitioned to chaplaincy in 2003.

In 2004, he completed a one year CPE residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Since, he has worked with Mercy Regional Health System, Lorain, Ohio as a hospital chaplain. Rev. Peter now focuses on the New Life Hospice portion of the organization. He and his wife, Carol, have four children and five grandchildren.

Tom Kuseske (Acad. ’64, ’68)

was part of a mini family reunion in June. Photographed are those who graduated from Concordia. Front row: Rev. Dave Strohschein (’73), Karen (Mielk,’73) Strohschein and Gail (Mielke,’75) Reginer. Back row: Tom Kuseske (’68), Cherice (Carrigan,’68) Kuseske, Mike Kuseske (’72) and Judy (Luhman,’73) Kuseske.

Rev. Steven Delzer (Acad. ‘67, J.C. ‘69)

was elected to a six-year term as bishop of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

He was installed on Sept. 7. Rev. Delzer is the lead pastor at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Faribault, Minn. Prior to 2000, he served congregations in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Since his retirement, Rev. Charles Froh (‘69) has served as a missionary at large attached to the Evangelical Lutheran Church Kenya. Rev. Froh taught theology to potential pastors at the seminary in Matango. He arrived back in the United States in May.

1970s Pastor Kevin Froelich (‘78) accepted

the call to serve as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Winona, Minn. He was installed on Dec. 9, 2012.

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Laurie (Wolfgram, ’95) Mosshammer

1980s Rev. Christopher Martin (’88)

accepted a call to serve as pastor of Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minn. He began serving the congregation on March 1 and was installed at a special service on April 7 by Rev. Ken Kimball, dean of the Iowa Mission District of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). Rev. Martin previously served pastorates in Audubon, Iowa, and a three-church parish near McConnellsburg, Penn. He colloquized into the NALC in late 2012. His wife, Lindsay, is a stay-at-home mother for their two-year-old son, Bradon. They live in the parsonage at Emmons.

and her family members held a Wolfgram reunion this summer. From 1972-2001, 17 Wolfgram/Kroonblawd cousins or spouses attended Concordia. Now, many of the next generation are attending Concordia University System schools.

Rev. Stephen Krenz (‘90) received

his doctor of ministry degree from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, on May 17. Stephen has served as a pastor for 17 years, the last 11 of which have been at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman, Ill. Stephen and his wife, Lisa, have two children, Joel (16) and Anna (14).

of Indian education program specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education.

Jolene (Pick, ‘99) Tourville graduated

from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine on May 11, with a doctorate of veterinary medicine. She practices in a small animal clinic with offices in Elk River and Princeton, Minn.

Scott Bloomquist (‘97) recently graduated

1990s

Shirley (Horton, ‘99) Kampa is the office

from Eastern Illinois University with an education specialist degree in educational leadership. He was hired to be the next superintendent for Winnebago Community School District 323 near Rockford, Ill.

2000s

Chris Miksanek (‘98), published

a collection of his software development and I.T. management essays titled, “Esc: 400 Years Of Computer

Jacob Hollatz (’00) graduated on May 4

with a doctor of education degree in educational leadership in higher education from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas. Jacob is the

director of middle and secondary programs at Concordia University Texas.

He; his wife, Brooke; and their daughter, Eden Catherine, welcomed Adelaide Elizabeth to their family on March 3.

Adelaide weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. They reside in Cedar Park, Texas.

Jeremy Geiger (’06, M.A. ’08) was named

commander of Minnesota State Patrol District 2200 which serves south central Minnesota. He began his career with the Minnesota State Patrol in 1998. Prior to that, he was a military police officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Gretchen (Maurer, ‘06) Gosch and her

son, Ezekiel, met up with Dr. Jeff Burkart, professor emeritus, at the Joy in Ministry Banquet of the Iowa West District on June 9.

Lindsey (Nelson, ’06) Weiler graduated in May with a Ph.D. from Colorado State University and finished a NIDA protectorate fellowship in August. She has accepted a two-year post doctorate position through the Developmental Psychobiology Research Group and University of Colorado-Denver in the Department of Psychiatry. She will be doing data analysis, manuscript writing, and grant writing. Her work examining the effects of mentoring for pre-adolescent youth in foster care on outcomes related to juvenile delinquency and substance use is a direct extension to the work she had been doing through her graduate work.

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On Jan. 11, Nathan Burrows (‘07) successfully defended his thesis, “The Study of Oriented Aggregation: A Nonclassical Nanocrystal Growth Mechanism,” thereby earning a doctorate of philosophy in chemistry from the University of Minnesota. He was joined

by Kyle Warren (‘07) and Concordia professors Dr. Dale Trapp and Dr. Shellie Kieke at his thesis defense.

Stephanie Roegner (‘07) was voted

one of the Heartland’s Best Teachers in 2013. Stephanie teaches sixth grade at Immanuel Lutheran School in Perryville, Mo. Prior to teaching in Perryville, Stephanie taught in Taiwan for two and a half years.

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teammate Geoff Bray (‘06) at Bray Homes. Eric is a member of their new RSS team.

to earn her master of arts degree in counseling psychology.

Julie Amundsen (’09, M.B.A. ’11) is now

the executive director and manager of the Barron County Habitat for Humanity.

Argosy University in Chicago to earn her master of arts degree in clinical psychology.

Melissa Bergdall (’09) was accepted into

Tiolywanami Ojoyeyi (‘12) will begin

the competitive master of arts in marriage and family therapy program at the University of Wisconsin, Stout. Bergdall said she feels honored to have been one of the 10 students accepted to the cohortbased program this year. The 10 students will take the same classes at the same time and eventually work in the onsite clinic together with second-year students.

studying in the master of arts degree program in counseling psychology at Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago this fall.

Beth Glynn (’09, M.A. ’11) is now an

adjunct instructor in Concordia’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Department.

Outstanding Educator Award from the Mayo School of Health Sciences for 2011-2012. Ann is a radiography clinical instructor at Mayo. She applied knowledge gained through her degree in organizational management by leading the Radiography Program at Mayo toward a blended learning method.

Chuck Miesbauer (’08) has been accepted

to the University of Mary in Bismark, N.D. to earn his master’s of science degree in school counseling.

After graduating from Concordia, Eric Utoft (‘08)

worked in the visiting clubhouse for the Minnesota Twins for three years. He then began working as an account manager for Aerotek. In March, he joined fellow Golden Bear baseball

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Melissa Kimmerle (’12) was accepted to

Christopher Peterson (’12) works in

logistics and warehouse management for K & L Logistics. The new position was designed specifically for him based on his education and work experience. Peterson said he feels blessed to have found the job and have increasing responsibilities right out of college.

Gabriel Sims (’12) was accepted to St.

Mary’s University, Minn., to earn her master of arts degree in counseling and psychological services.

Annette Urban (‘07) received the

Adoptions & Births

Jacob Spehar (’12) was accepted to

Kevin (’03) and Anna (Janke, ’03) Steinke, along

2000s Craig (‘10) and Natalie (Cochrane, ‘10) Heiman were married on Aug. 4, 2012 in

Concordia’s Graebner Memorial Chapel.

They now reside in Chicago, Ill., where Craig works for Health Point Biotherapeutics and Natalie teaches for Chicago Public Schools.

Andrea (Miller, ‘00) Rygh and

her husband, Mik, welcomed a third boy to the family on Nov. 3, 2012. Hawkin Fritz Rygh joins his brothers Jaedyn (5) and Tavien (4).

Jamie (Schutte, ‘01) Radintz and

Mark welcomed their son, Everett Henry, to the world on Nov. 4, 2012.

with their son, Eli, celebrated the early arrival of their second son, Drew Nathaniel, on Feb. 16, 2012. He was born at 2:51 a.m., weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. Drew was 11 months old at the time of the photograph.

Stephanie (Hodson, ‘04) and Josh (‘04) Deer, along with

their son, Logan, would like to introduce Owen Thomas. Owen was born March 6 and weighed 4 pounds, 4 ounces.

Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies to earn his master of arts degree in addiction counseling.

John (‘09) and Katrina (Guidera) Hannemann received the best wedding

photography award from the Minnesota chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES). The award was given for their work through Studio Laguna Photography. To learn more about Studio Laguna Photography, go to www.studiolaguna.com.

2010s Kim Allen (’11) was accepted to St.

Mary’s University, Minn., to earn her master of arts degree in counseling and psychological services.

JennaLee Reutzel Harris (’11) was

Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries 2010s Hoa Nguyen (’12, MA549)

married Justin White on Nov. 3, 2012.

They are pictured at a gala they recently attended.

accepted to Doane College in Nebraska

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2010s

Dustin (’04) and Gina Kalis, along with

their son, Logan (2), welcomed baby girl, Mia Grace, to the world on March 18.

Julia (M.A. ‘11) Miller and her husband,

David, welcomed a new daughter, Zana, to the world on Feb. 19. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches. She has curly strawberry- blonde hair.

Board of Regents. Darlene is survived by her husband, Ernie; brother Ron (Veloren) Osladil, Finlayson, Minn.; her four children: Rev. Jeff (Terri) Johnson (‘88), Cleveland, Ohio; Dr. Phil (Sandy, ‘80) Johnson (‘82), Woodbury, Minn.; Kathy (Rev. Glen, ‘85) Schlecht (‘84), Loveland, Colo.; Kim (Mark) Pieper (‘89), Plymouth Minn.; 15 grandchildren and their spouses and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

1960s

was a faithful husband and loving father as well as a skilled and compassionate therapist for the many clients he had the privilege of seeing over the years. Tom is survived by his wife, Evelyn; son, Dustin; parents, Melvin and Grace; and sister, Norma Burnside.

Rev. Oliver Schultz (‘67) passed away on Feb. 1. Rev. Schultz

served the following: Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, S.D.; St. Paul Lutheran Church in Draper, S.D.; St. Paul Lutheran Church in Montevideo, Minn.; Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Prairie, Minn.; Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd, Minn.; Peace Lutheran in Park Falls, Wis.; Peace Lutheran in Eau Claire, Wis.; and as district executive in education, youth and social ministries for the Minnesota North District, LCMS. He also served as chairman of the North Wisconsin Board for Youth Ministry. He retired from full-time ministry in 1990 and continued on a part-time basis until 2010. Schultz spent

60 years in ministry. He loved his Lord and had a tremendous impact on so many people. Schultz and his wife, Dolores, had four sons: Gary (’75) (Nancy, ’76), Wausau, Wis.; Wyatt (Lynne), Houston, Texas; Mark (’78), Louisville, Ken.; Randy (’81), (who preceded Oliver in death) (Mary), Esko, Minn.; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Feb. 6 at Peace Lutheran Church.

1990s Stephen Ahern (‘94, M.A. ‘98) passed away at his home on June

13 after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Steve’s 37-year career focused on the food industry. He was active in the church and enjoyed recreational and competitive fishing. Steve is survived by his wife, Carol, two children, two step-children, siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Rev. David Nehring (J.C. ‘60) passed away

In Memory

away Dec. 23, 2012 in Owatonna, Minn.

Pastor Krause retired from ministry after serving 52 years at various parishes in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Elda; children Dan (Peggy) Krause, Karen (Keith) Haerer, Brent (Jane) Krause, Brenda (Wyatt) Gutzke; many grandchildren; brother, David (Kathleen) Krause; and brother-in-law, Rev. Robert Lietz. Martin’s funeral was held on Dec. 26, 2012 in Fairmont, Minn.

on Wednesday, Jan. 30 from cancer.

Rev. Nehring served as associate pastor at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Huber Heights, Ohio for 26 years.

He had previously served at Zion in Detroit, Mich., St. John’s in Gary, Ind., Zion in New Haven, Conn., including being the east coast training director of the Lutheran Church Prince of Peace Volunteer Corps. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughters, Elizabeth of Dayton, Ohio and Sarah of Beavercreek, Ohio; and a son, Daniel of Glenview, Ill. He was loved by many and will be missed not only for his warm, inviting spirit, but also a burning desire to assist his fellow man. Funeral services were held Feb. 16 in Huber Heights, Ohio.

Erlen Schroeder (Acad. ‘53, J.C. ‘55)

Thomas Neumann (Acad. ‘65) passed

passed away on Feb. 1. Services were held on Feb. 4 at Mayer Lutheran High School, Mayer, Minn.

away on July 20, 2011 in Bothell, Wash. After Tom’s graduation from the academy, he attended Winona State University. He served in the Coast Guard from 1969-1973. Tom continued his education at Northwest University and finally Seattle University. Tom served as a pastor of counseling at various churches.

He co-founded Northwest Family Life in Seattle and founded Cedar River Counseling Center in Renton, Wash., where he practiced until his death. Tom

1950s Rev. Martin Krause (J.C. ‘50) passed

Brian (’05, M.A.’09, M.B.A.’12) and Ashley (’07, M.A.’13) Jamros welcomed their first

child, Grace Helen, into the world on May 15. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length.

Andy (‘09) and Jayme (Anderson, ’10) Wyss welcomed their first daughter, Baya

Evelyn, to the world on Feb. 26 at 5:17 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. Baya was delivered at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston, Wis.

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Darlene (Osladil, ‘55) Johnson entered

heaven the evening of Aug. 26 after suffering a brain aneurysm that morning.

She earned her associate of arts degree at Concordia and then taught in Waltham, Minn. Darlene’s life was lived in service to her Lord through her family, her church, her beloved Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Concordia’s

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The Apple Doesn’t Fall far From the Tree One Minnesota farmer follows in his mother’s footsteps by financially supporting Concordia students during his lifetime and beyond.

While Ray Hampel’s sister was attending Concordia in the early ’60s, their mother chose to financially support Concordia students with annual donations to the institution.

“She didn’t have many bucks,” said Hampel, “but she wanted to help out a little bit every year.”

Hampel remembers her giving around $25 and asking other family members if they wanted to do the same. Hampel agreed to support what they both felt was a worthy cause.

Hampel, who was born and raised Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod, said the Concordia experience is based on his Lutheran values and convictions.

“I’ve supported some other educational institutions too,” said Hampel, “but Concordia strikes me, in the earliest times and even more now, as an institution that does an excellent job at their calling.”

Hampel, who still grows crops on the family farm in southern Minnesota, has been supporting Concordia’s Opportunity Fund (formerly the Annual Fund) for decades. He also wrote a bequest in his will to establish a scholarship endowment for students in need upon his passing.

In recent years, Hampel grew more and more interested in experiencing the joy of helping students with his scholarship during his lifetime, so he used his stock earnings to establish The Raymond R. Hampel Support and Scholarship Endowment Fund.

He kept the bequest in his will so upon his passing, the endowment

will be further funded.

“We don’t ever get over the need for a well-grounded education,” said Hampel. “It’s my prayer that Concordia will continue to flourish and do a very good job of serving the spiritual and contemporary needs of students.”

Ensuring many generations of students receive a quality Christian education is now Hampel’s legacy—one his mother so modestly inspired him to establish.

YOU CAN LEAVE A LEGACY TOO

Are you considering your legacy being one of helping Concordia students access the exceptional opportunity of a multicultural, urban, Christian education?

If so, we are here to help you with the process. Visit ave.csp.edu/ plannedgiving or contact Ryan Marshall (’10) in the Office of University Advancement at 1-866-GROW-CSP or email plannedgiving@csp.edu.

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Benefactor Report

Upcoming Events

friends who selflessly gave to this project to benefit our students.

Dear Alumni and Friends, I encourage you to visit during Homecoming, Oct. 5 and tour It is with much gratitude that we share the space at 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. with you the Benefactor Report for In an effort to be good stewards of the resources you and fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012- June God have entrusted to us, we have published our full benefactor 30, 2013). Thanks to all of you who report online which recognizes the individuals, corporations, supported Concordia throughout foundations, churches and other entities who have chosen to the last year. Your donations to The support Concordia students. We’ve Opportunity Fund, endowment included some financial highlights and special projects, and your In an effort to be good stewards below. Please visit ave.csp.edu/ planned gifts, volunteer hours, benefactorreport for more. prayers and student referrals of the resources you and God have Without the strategic are such an important part of entrusted to us, we have published leadership of President Tom Ries Concordia’s ability to offer and support from alumni and exceptional opportunities for our full Benefactor Report at friends, we would not be able to students from all backgrounds. ave.csp.edu/benefactorreport. provide students from so many Certainly one of the most backgrounds, the exceptional visible results of our donors’ opportunities we do. It is such a blessing for us all to learn from generosity this year is the renovation of the Dining Hall into one another. Together, we can continue to help Concordia the Student Life Center. Between the time I graduated from students and enhance the quality of the university.

Concordia Academy in 1967 and the time I started as the vice president for university advancement in 2011, it seemed that In Gratitude, nothing in the old space had changed except for the paint, tables and chairs and maybe the carpet. I am so pleased to see donors have stepped forward to create a more modern space that will serve the needs of today’s students. I am confident our student retention rate and enrollment will be visible results RUSTY SELTZ (ACAD. ’67), VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT • of this project as well. Again, thanks to all of our alumni and Concordia University, St. Paul

Alumni, Parents & Friends

Concordia Alumni Exhibition

Vox 9 & Jazz Ensemble Concert

Sept. 5- Oct. 5 Reception, Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-5 p.m.

H. Williams Teaching Gallery

Friday Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Buetow Music Center Auditorium

Homecoming

Xavier Tavera- Under the Table / Bajo la Mesa

Oct. 4-5 Concordia campus More at ave.csp.edu/homecoming2013 Lutheran Education Association Convocation Alumni Reception

Cash Gifts

Oct. 17- Nov. 13 Reception, Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-7 p.m.

H. Williams Teaching Gallery

Mother Daughter Day

Nov. 21 – Dec. 18 Reception, Thursday, Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m.

Concordia Gallery

Saturday, Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Buenger Education Center More at ave.csp.edu/motherdaughter2013

*Budgeted revenue includes tuition and fees, room and board, government support, investment earnings, rentals and other. Restricted gifts are not included in budgeted revenue. These gifts allow Concordia to go above and beyond what is budgeted for day-to-day operations to provide even more resources for students and further strengthen the university’s strategic priorities.

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Opportunity Fund $750,353 Scholarship and Academics $635,675 Endowment $1,117,370 Capital Projects $1,602,000 Other $767,733 Total Cash Gifts $4,873,131

Amanda Smith- Glacial Erratic

Reformation Heritage Lecture

Gary Erickson- Experiencing China: Jingdezhen Porcelain Spirals

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7- 8:30 p.m.

Graebner Memorial Chapel More at csp.edu/reformation

Nov. 21- Dec. 18 Reception, Thursday, Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m.

H. Williams Teaching Gallery

Concordia School Pride Day

Athletics

Thursday, Nov. 14 Show your pride by wearing blue and gold and donating at ave.csp.edu/giving

October 2014 More at ave.csp.edu/travel

Art Natura Synthetica

Budgeted Revenue* $35,806,000 Unrestricted Gifts $1,367,000 Total Current Cash Budget Revenue $37,173,000

Mindy Bolton Senior Exhibition

Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Executive Ballroom A, B and C Milwaukee, Wis.

Alumni & Friends Trip to Turkey & Greece

Current Cash Budget Revenue

Oct. 17- Nov. 13 Reception, Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-7 p.m.

Concordia Gallery

Fine & Performing Arts Christmas Concert

Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m.

Buetow Music Center Auditorium Tickets available after Oct. 15.

Call TicketWorks at 888-779-0079 or visit csp.edu/tickets Percussion Ensemble Concert

Monday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.

E.M. Pearson Theatre Christmas Vespers Service

Sunday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.

Graebner Memorial Chapel

Theatre Tickets for theatre productions can be purchased through TicketWorks at 888-779-0079 or csp.edu/tickets.

The Drowsy Chaperone

Visit www.cugoldenbears.com for complete schedules.

Thursday- Saturday, Oct. 24-26, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.

E.M. Pearson Theatre

Music

Stone Hearts

Instrumental Ensembles Fall Concert

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m.

Buetow Music Center Auditorium

By Mark Rosenwinkel Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16; 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10 and 17, 2 p.m.

Graebner Memorial Chapel

Aaron Dysart, Josh Johnson, Lisa Loudon, Cecilia Ramon, Amy Toscani and Jesse Volk Curated by Alonso Sierralta Sept. 5- Oct. 5 Reception, Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-5 p.m.

Concordia Gallery

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