Gift of Giving
These stories would likely not be possible without so many who believe in our mission and the outcomes we’re producing on a daily basis. athletic complex that could include shared offices for baseball and
In fact, one couple was so inspired to
We are excited about the newly
get involved that they signed up for
formed Foundation Board, who
the Parent Association and Athletic
will connect CTX further to the
Booster Club on the same day. After
community and support our
hearing President Cedel talk about
philanthropic initiatives through
the needs in athletics, they made a
direct support and community
significant gift to support various
outreach.
athletic efforts.
Concordia Foundation trustee David
softball, shared concessions, parking
The Parent Association is open
Stein continues to provide significant
and a club house, but more is needed.
to all CTX parents and provides
support for nursing, athletics, the
We’re about a third of the way
opportunities for them to be more
College of Business and numerous
toward funding that dream.
engaged with the CTX family.
student scholarships. It’s donors like
Benefits include exclusive access to
Mr. Stein that allow us to fulfill our
events, including VIP weekends.
mission.
northwest Austin in 2008. Since then,
The development team hosted a
We strive to be a better community
enrollment has more than doubled.
Leadership Luncheon in October
partner in Austin and the areas
Classroom space is mostly full, and
and raised more than $110,000 from
served by our remote centers in DFW,
the need to expand facilities grows as
supporters through donations and
Houston and San Antonio, providing
well. Student housing is at capacity,
pledges. These gifts will support
access and entertainment through
and being able to house all traditional
annual fund efforts for daily
athletic, fine arts, academic and
students in the future is a priority,
operations. Another one is planned in
spiritual events where available.
enabling us to provide a more vibrant
San Antonio for the spring of 2013.
The last master plan was completed prior to the university’s move to
campus life experience.
We thank all of you for your
Alumnus Scott Linebrink and his
involvement, influence, promotion
We have been blessed with increased
family partnered with the athletics
and financial support of this
enrollments in many of our programs
department to host Dining with
university. These stories would likely
where other universities’ numbers
the Stars, an evening of dinner and
not be possible without so many
are in decline. Administration is
fellowship with several major league
who believe in our mission and the
looking at expanding program
baseball players. Proceeds from that
outcomes we’re producing on a daily
opportunities where it makes sense.
event will support various athletic
basis.
New online programs are being
needs including team travel.
launched in the spring of 2013. A
You can read more about these stories
Regions Bank continues to support
throughout the magazine and at
the College of Business Conversations
giving.concordia.edu/givingstories.
with... Speaker Series on a monthly
It’s our hope that you find joy in our
basis, and the generous support of a
success and inspiration in our stories.
donation from Dr. and Mrs. Emerson
We invite you to join us in 2013 as we
Besch helped launch a new Biological
pursue our mission. May peace be
Efforts to involve traditional parents
Speaker Series for the College of
with you this holiday season and a
have increased with the launch of the
Science this fall.
renewed sense of faith for the coming
large gift from University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) will support the growing nursing program and will provide valuable resources to faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Parent Association this past summer.
year.
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