Concordia St. Paul magazine | Spring 2014

Concordia St. Paul

magazine SPRING 2014

Providing Opportunity

Three students exemplify how Concordia is fulfilling its mission, vision and promise Moenkemoeller Hall Renamed and Repurposed to House University’s First Doctorate Degree Program p.10 Volleyball Team Sets NCAA Record With 7th Consecutive National Championship p. 9

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COVE R S TORY

Providing Opportunity Jon, Emily and Andrew represent the variety of backgrounds from which Concordia students come and exemplify just how Concordia is fulfilling its mission, vision and promise.

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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, M.B.A. ’10) Rhonda (Behm, ’88) Palmersheim Lindsey (Brown, M.A. ’10) Schieffer Rusty Seltz (Acad. ’67) WRITING, EDITING & LAYOUT Lindsey (Brown, M.A. ’10) Schieffer CONTRIBUTORS Josh Deer (’04, M.A. ’09) Tad Dunham PHOTOGRAPHY Lifetouch Jeff Montgomery, Harding University Lee Prohofsky Reid Ridpath Lindsey (Brown, M.A. ’10) Schieffer Conrad Schmidt, NCAA Photos

A Message

From the President

Concordia’s vision is “to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran

university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds . . .” Concordia has been aptly described as selective,

degree are stacked heavily against them, even when they are high academic achievers. Regardless, these students come to us as deter-

Studies tell us the odds of these students completing a college

but not highly selective. Academic qualifications matter to us, but we also have a long history of and special facility at providing opportunity to students who might not find it elsewhere.

Year after year men and women of many races, ages, national origins, learning capacities, religions, family backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses enroll at Concordia to pursue their academic goals and dreams, and Concordia is particularly adept at providing them with opportunity.

I believe Christ called us to provide students opportunity, and when the Concordia community worked together to develop our promise statement in 2010, it was quite evident that I am in good company. The phrase, “where Christ is honored and all are welcome,” became central to our promise statement.

Last academic year, we focused our entire convocation series around this portion of our promise statement. I think it is fair to say that the dialogue surrounding the topic sure showed how passionate our entire community is about honoring Christ by welcoming those from a variety of backgrounds. We make every effort to live out this promise to our students in many ways.

The cover story in this issue of the “Concordia St. Paul” magazine sheds light on one particular group of students we lovingly welcome into the Concordia community—our traditional undergraduate students who are the first in their families to attend college, come from low-income backgrounds, and those who even come from both backgrounds. More than one-third of our traditional students come from this type of background.

mined as or more determined than their peers to complete their degree. I admire them. I also applaud our faculty and staff who provide personal and academic support to these, and all of our students, day in and day out. Together, we make these students’ dreams a reality and better our society as a whole.

Another opportunity we are delighted to be providing this year is the opportunity for students to earn a doctorate degree. We anticipate being able to launch the doctorate in physical therapy program this fall which will mark a major milestone for Concordia.

We are now able to extend our mission, vision and promise to students seeking a terminal degree in the health science field.

This program fits in really well with the growing number of health science programs we offer and is an opportunity for students to gain the knowledge and credentials to provide dedicated service to God and humanity and enlightened care of His creation.

I want to thank each and every one of you who continues to help us provide opportunity to students to receive a multicultural, urban Christ-centered education. Whether it be through prayer, financial support, student referrals or volunteering, we couldn’t continue to do this without you. Thank you!

BLESSINGS,

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

Providing Opportunity Concordia’s traditional undergraduate students come from a wide variety of racial, ethnic, religious, financial and academic backgrounds, all requiring varying levels of financial, career and college guidance.

Jon, Emily and Andrew represent the variety of backgrounds from which Concordia students come and exemplify just how Concordia is fulfilling its mission, vision and promise.

rom their storied and difficult upbringings, these students have found Concordia to be a supportive place perfectly suited to help them earn a college degree despite no one in their family having done so before them. They are determined.

Jon (’16) was born to young and unmarried parents, one of whom had a high school diploma, one of whom did not.

His father bobbed in and out of his life and his relationship with his mother was fractured.

Jon ended up homeless in high school, and the money he had been counting on to help him get through college was used to help his extended family members save their homes during the housing crisis.

Jon was still determined to earn a college degree, even without parental presence or financial backing.

“I always knew I was going to college,” he said. “There was no doubt in my mind.”

The California native had a friend who was planning to attend Concordia so he began exploring the university online. The strength of the business program attracted the aspiring marketing manager, as

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did the make-up of the student body, which is far more diverse than his predominantly Hispanic high school.

After his extensive research, getting advice from his English teacher and mentor, and checking in a time or two with his high school guidance office, he applied to Concordia.

His solid academics made Jon a great prospect for Concordia.

He was immediately connected with an admission counselor who Jon said became his go-to resource as he continued navigating the college search and financial aid processes.

Since Jon had not been under the care or support of his birth parents, he filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as an independent minor. While that status maximized the amount of aid he was able to receive, Jon knew he would need to repay loans after graduation and continue working to make up for what the grants and scholarships did not cover. Jon was up for the challenge.

He saved as much money as he could from his department store job to buy his plane ticket to get to Minnesota. Like it was yesterday, Jon remembers the nervousness of learning how to book a plane ticket and taking his first flight alone.

“I took a leap of faith and went to Concordia,” said the now sophomore, fondly looking back on his decision.

During his first year, Jon went on a Concordia service trip to at Concordia.

Washington D.C. to explore more in-depth the issues facing home- The Caucasian south-Minneapolis native said she loves being less people. He was able to compare government and private shelters, part of an incredibly diverse student body. Emily said people are serve meals, help raise money for the cause and talk with members of open and welcoming enough that Concordia feels like a home, yet the National Coalition for the Homeless. diverse enough to help her think outside the box.

“The experience really opened my eyes,” said Jon. “I learned how “I love how diverse the school is,” she said. “Concordia just lucky I was to have people who cared about me and who didn’t give brings a lot of people together and provides a lot of opportunities.” up on me, especially when I wanted to give up on myself.”

When searching for a college, Emily knew she would need The trip whet Jon’s appetite to explore more cultures. He worked to be part of a tight-knit community that could help her suctwo campus jobs and limited his spending to afford the airfare and ceed since she did not have a strong support system at home. extra $1,000 it would take to study Her parents divorced when she abroad in Germany and Italy this was young. Emily’s mother beI always knew I was going to college. semester. came the sole provider for her and There was no doubt in my mind.

In Germany, Jon has had the her sister when Emily’s father fled opportunity to retrace the steps the country, leaving her mother of Martin Luther while studying working long hours and strapped global Christianity and the history of the reformation under the di- for cash. Family stress mounted during Emily’s teens, when developrection of Professor Emeritus Rev. Dr. Richard Carter. Jon is now ing self-confidence was critical. Emily’s eighth grade teacher introin Italy, exploring literature with Associate Professor of English Eric duced her to the idea that she could attend and succeed in college.

Dregni and art history through Florence University of the Arts.

“One of my teachers kept telling me that I can be successful even “I want to see the roots of other people and places,” said Jon. “I though I come from difficult circumstances,” she said. want to experience more, learn as much as I can and hopefully leave Another teacher her freshman year reinforced the message. a legacy!”

Emily knew it would be hard work and a significant financial Like Jon, Emily (’16) is appreciative of the opportunities she has investment that she would need to take on personally, so she set her had to develop an understanding of other people and cultures while goal and got to work.

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Common Challenges for College Students •

Navigating the college selection process

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Knowing when and how to apply for college

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Having the support and encouragement to attend and succeed

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Knowing when and how to apply for financial aid

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Knowing where to ask for help

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Understanding financial aid packages

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Unclear expectations of college demands

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Knowing how to apply for, take out and manage school loans

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Knowing the value of internships

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Understanding federal, state, institutional and private funding

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Knowing the variety of career options available

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Knowing study abroad is a viable option

Knowing how to navigate the complexities of getting aid

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Balancing work, school and family

if they are homeless, in foster care or have other special

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Financially supporting their family while attending college

“I was home alone and I cried,” she said. “I was so happy and full

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circumstances

Emily did many odd jobs for her neighbors, even ones that are

traditionally done by males. Among the odd jobs, she mowed grass, always having her nails painted and wearing a skirt for fear passersby

of pride.”

Without even thinking, the first person she contacted was her

would mistake her for a boy.

Emily hesitantly registered for classes and was assigned a room-

Concordia admission counselor to thank him for all his help. She had cleared that hurdle and was ready for the next one—financial aid.

mate at one of the Minnesota public universities, but Emily’s determination to explore a smaller, private school was greater than her

Emily, who has managed her own finances since she started babysitting at age 10, began navigating the financial aid process on

mother’s ability to sway her toward a seemingly less expensive education.

her own. She said her mother was unable to provide financial support or advice since

One day after school while her mother was still at work, Emily convinced her

she had not been to college.

“My mom feels guilty that she can’t

neighbor to give her a ride to Concordia to take a tour.

help,” said Emily, who was welcomed in the financial aid office and provided advice

From the moment she stepped foot on campus, she knew it was the perfect fit. She felt welcomed by her admission counselor who answered all her questions about academics and campus life, and reassured her with information regarding financial aid.

Since the distractions of Emily’s home life had not allowed her to reach her full academic potential, she was required to write a series of essays and gather letters of recommendation to be considered for admission.

“My family didn’t really know my actual struggle of applying for college,” she said. “I’ve just always found other people to help me.”

Emily smiled big remembering the moment she opened her acceptance letter.

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on a variety of financing options.

She was blessed with grants and loans, but Emily is always tending to her finances.

She works two jobs on campus to start chipping away at her loans to limit the amount of interest she will have to pay, all while significantly raising her grades.

The relationships she has built with her professors have helped her remain focused on her academics.

“I build relationships with all my professors,” she said, noting she does not have to look far to find helpful people. “I’m never short on answers.”

Her freshman seminar instructor, Chinh Truong, and the career services staff have helped her explore majors and careers in which

she can help others in the way she has been helped; psychology and social work are the front-runners.

Like Emily, Andrew (’14) wants to help others. The secondary education major has a strong desire to help inner-city children see the value of education, something the 27-year-old did not see until after high school.

Andrew, who was born in a refugee camp in Thailand and moved to St. Paul at age two, said the challenge of learning the English language caused him to stray from school. He did not have anyone at home to help him practice since his six siblings had not yet learned the language and his parents did not have any formal schooling or the ability to read. This was the beginning of a downward spiral.

Throughout his childhood, Andrew’s family bounced from one public housing unit to another. In middle school, he became involved in gang violence. Andrew got married after high school and worked two jobs to make ends meet while squeezing in a social life that was still far from exemplary.

A few years passed before Andrew’s long work hours and social life started to wear on him. He began to see his younger siblings straying from school too. Andrew had a nagging feeling that he needed to turn his life around to set an example for his family.

“I have to be the first one to step away,” Andrew remembers thinking.

So at age 23, he said he ditched his friends, quit one of his jobs,

and enrolled at a local community college. He also moved back in with his parents to concentrate on his academics and help his younger brothers focus on theirs too.

After a lot of long nights working on his homework (and helping his brothers with theirs too), he earned his associate’s degree. While he felt accomplished, he wanted to pursue a four-year degree so he could teach.

Andrew remembers feeling a little lost though, unsure about how to navigate the college search and financial aid processes.

“My parents encouraged me, but they didn’t know what else to do to help,” he said.

He lived fairly close to Concordia so he stopped by one day. The personal and financial help he received attracted him to the university, as did the small class sizes and diverse student body.

“I have been able to connect with a lot of students and professors here,” Andrew said, happily reflecting on his decision to enroll at Concordia.

One faculty member who really sticks out for Andrew is Associate Professor of Math Dr. Sarah Jahn.

“She has been a big help to me,” he said. “Even if it doesn’t relate to math, she just helps me.”

Jahn connected Andrew with an intense summer teaching internship with Breakthrough Twin Cities. The rigorous nine-week

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program allowed Andrew to help highlymotivated, low-income students defy the stereotype that their socioeconomic status

Alumnus Helps Families Break the Cycle of Poverty

defines their academic success. Andrew is determined to defy that stereotype himself, too.

While it is a struggle to balance his education with his family, work and personal life, he knows it will pay off in the long run.

“I cut back on work hours, so I can’t help my family as much financially,” he said with a bit of guilt, “but I will be in a better position to help them in the future.”

The future is near. Andrew will graduate this spring and already has job offers for teaching positions.

While Jon, Emily and Andrew’s stories speak to Concordia’s commitment to help students from a variety of backgrounds, numbers do too. Jon, Emily and Andrew are just three of the nearly 500 traditional undergraduate students who are first in their families to attend college and/or come from low-income backgrounds.

“As a Christian institution, we believe it is our calling to provide opportunities to students who need an environment in which they can thrive and succeed,” said Executive Vice President and Dean of Diversity Dr. Cheryl Chatman. “These students are as determined as any to persist to graduation and we feel blessed to help them at such a pivotal time in their lives.”

Concordia is often the stepping stone so many determined students need to get from their difficult past to a thoughtful and informed life where they provide dedicated service to God and humanity.

“I want to be the branch of the family tree that goes out and does something very cool with their life,” said Jon. “I’m already blazing a trail.” 

While Tom Edelen (’96) was one of the fortunate few who graduated college debt free, he learned early in his career as a Concordia admission counselor that his case was far from the norm. After seeing the abundant financial need of so many families, he vowed to make a difference.

Edelen said the key to him graduating debt free was academic scholarships funded by donors and support from his grandparents who believed deeply in education.

Edelen is now the key for others through his regular donations to Concordia’s Opportunity Fund.

“If I can help some family realize the dream of sending their first child to college,” Edelen said, “or help make possible a Concordia education for someone who is in great financial need, maybe I can help break cycles of poverty.”

That’s the legacy Tom will leave one day too, and he’s ensured that by putting Concordia in his will.

“It’s easy to do now,” Tom said. “It doesn’t cost anything to remember Concordia in some way, shape or form. By me remembering CSP in my will, and giving regularly to The Opportunity Fund too, I’m hoping I can provide an opportunity for someone in need to have the same amazing, loving, nurturing, life-changing, experience that I did at Concordia.”

In addition to his donations and planned gift to Concordia, he has helped break the cycle of poverty through his career managing Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity, a grant program that works side-by-side with Habitat for Humanity affiliates around the world to build more houses for families in need.

“I have met some pretty wonderful people who have had some pretty tough challenges,” Tom said when thinking about his career. “It’s pretty powerful to help them realize their dream. I think that’s a pretty awesome legacy to leave.”

YOU CAN HELP TOO

The reality for first-generation, low-income students is that they need to be empowered to pursue a college education. You can empower them by making a gift to Concordia’s Opportunity Fund. Visit ave.csp.edu/helpstudents to make your gift today.

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CSP News Concordia Continues to Emphasize Health Sciences with its First M.S. Degree Concordia will introduce a new master of science in exercise science degree this spring.

While this addition marks the first master of science program at Concordia, it brings the number of Concordia’s health science programs to more than 15.

“Growth in the health sciences has been a strategic priority for the university for several years,” said Katie Fisher, assistant professor of kinesiology and health sciences at Concordia. “Students will gain an advanced knowledge of concepts within the exercise science industry, which will prepare them for careers focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. These careers are essential to improve the health status of the United States population.”

The program was created in response to the increased need for exercise science professionals as the United States experiences increased rates of chronic disease.

Competent exercise science professionals can assist with the prevention, maintenance and correction of chronic disease by teaching individuals and groups how to live healthier through exercise, rehabilitation and nutrition.

“There’s a growing trend placed upon a healthier lifestyles which require guidance from individuals with training in the exercise science field,” Fisher said. “Students in our program will focus on gaining competencies relative to working with a variety of populations, including youth, the aging population, athletes focusing on sport performance, and the general population.”

University Posts Record Enrollment This spring semester, Concordia is home to a record 3,652 students. This surpasses the previous record of 3,632 students set last semester and marks the sixth consecutive semester of rising enrollment.

In addition to higher enrollment, retention for new freshmen (89 percent) and transfers (89.1 percent) from fall to spring semester remained strong.

President Tom Ries said he is encouraged by this progress.

“There are colleges and universities which have higher percentages of retention, but given the socioeconomic background of many of our students, these numbers are refreshing and help us measure our progress on our goal to increase retention and persistence to graduation,” Ries said.

Student-Athlete Earns Elite 89 Award from NCAA Senior Kara Pioske from Waconia, Minn., has earned the 2 013 N C A A Division II Women’s Volleyball Elite 89 Award from the NCAA for boasting the highest cumulative GPA of the players on this season’s eight national quarterfinal teams. The biology major carries a 3.99 cumulative GPA. In addition to her work in the classroom, Pioske is a five-time NCAA Women’s Volleyball National Champion. She also ser ves as the secretar y for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and is a member of the Tetra Delta Science Club.

Concordia Seminary Brazil President Visits Concordia At the invitation of President Tom Ries, Rev. Leonerio Faller, president of Concordia Seminary, San Leopoldo, Brazil, was on campus this semester for an English Language immersion experience. Faller attended various theology courses.

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Band Tours Region For the first time in nearly a decade, Concordia’s concert band toured the region in early March. The group performed in churches in Albert Lea, Minn.; Liberty, Mo.; Omaha, Neb.; and Sioux Falls, SD.

Students Win “It’s a Slam Dunk Don’t Drive Drunk” Video Contest Concordia’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) won the second annual “It’s a Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk” video contest put on by the NCAA, T.E.A.M. Coalition and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to honor five-month-old Drake Bigler who was killed by a drunk driver in 2012.

A drunk driver with two previous drunk driving arrests swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with a car carrying Southwest Minnesota State’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Bigler, his wife, his wife’s grandmother and his five-month old son, Drake on a summer night two years ago. Drake was killed in the crash.

To honor Drake and encourage students and fans to not drink and drive, Brad and Heather Bigler, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference along with the NCAA and the TEAM Coalition brought this campaign to NSIC basketball schools.

“We are excited about the video concept created by our SAAC group,” said Tom Rubbelke, director of athletics at Concordia. “The group was proud to contribute to such an important initiative in the conference and wanted to make an impact to raise awareness. I am so proud of them for developing the winning video as I know it was a goal that they had set at the beginning of the year.”

The video was played during halftime of conference basketball games throughout February. To help further raise awareness, SAAC had a booth in the Gangelhoff Center earlier this season to have fans sign a pledge card stating they will not drive drunk. Each person who made the pledge received a blue keychain with an inscription of the theme “It’s a Slam Dunk-Don’t Drive Drunk,” the NSIC and NCAA logos along with Drake’s name.

The 60-second video was shot and produced by the alumni owned and operated Wass Productions and can be viewed at www.cugoldenbears.com/Drake.

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Center for Hmong Studies Hosts Fifth International Conference on Hmong Studies The Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia held its Fifth International Conference on Hmong Studies March 21 and 22. The conference provided oppor tunities for emerging and established Hmong and non-Hmong scholars to share their research on Hmong related topics, inspired and motivated students to engage in scholarly research, and recognized distinguished scholars for their work in the field of Hmong studies.

The ideas and research presented at the conference covered current conditions and forthcoming challenges that question and answer who the Hmong are as a people and where they will be in this global economy.

Participants also had the opportunity to network with researchers, professionals and students from around the region, Thailand, Laos and China.

Cross Country StudentAthletes Among Top in Nation For the seventh time since the 2005 season, Concordia’s cross country teams have earned the USTFCCCA Division II All-Academic Team award. The women rank 15th in the nation while the men rank fifth with identical 3.62 cumulative team grade point averages.

Concordia’s men have earned the award five times since 2005 while the women have earned the honor five times since 2008.

Volleyball Team Sets NCAA Record for Most Consecutive National Championships The 2013 Concordia volleyball team made NCAA history on Dec. 14 by winning their seventh consecutive national championship. The team recently received the Minnesota Milestone Award as a part of National Girls and Women in Sports Day for having set the record.

Some of Minnesota’s most inspiring and influential student-athletes, coaches and athletic leaders were recognized at the award ceremony at the Minnesota State Capitol.

The ceremony honored 17 individuals and two programs with awards in six categories, including The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers women’s hockey team.

Honorees were nominated by schools, community organizations, recreation centers, and amateur and professional sports organizations. Minnesota Girls and Women in Sports Day is sponsored by the Minnesota Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership.

Last year, the team shared the NCAA record with Division III’s Washington University (St. Louis), which won six consecutive championships between 1991 and 1996. The Golden Bears claimed the title as their own in the most recent national championship by knocking off BYU-Hawaii in three straight sets in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The seven straight titles is also the fourth-longest NCAA Division II women’s championship streak in any sport.

Concordia set this record after having been a member of NCAA DII for only 15 years with the first year of post-season eligibility being in 2002.

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Moenkemoeller Hall Renamed and Repurposed to House University’s First Doctorate Degree Program The university has begun renovating and repurposing “Every time we drop the kids off at school, we see the building Moenkemoeller Hall from a residential building to an academic and think of how special it was to us,” Judy said. “We had a lot of building that will house the fun there.” new doctor of physical therapy

Sharon (Hein, ’70) Bartels program. The building has been said she lived in “Monkey” renamed Thompson Hall after during her sophomore year the donors who are helping when the building was being fund the renovation. used for female housing.

Concordia purchased the

“(I lived) with four, count three-story apartment building them, four other females,” she on the corner of Marshall said. “Two in the bedroom, Avenue and Syndicate Street in three of us in the front ‘living 1961 and used it for women’s room’ and one bathroom for housing and married student the five of us. How did we housing. ever do that?! I think I did feel Judy and Joel Vano (’89) kind of cool about living in an lived there in the late 80s. They ‘apartment,’ as opposed to a clearly remember the builtdorm room.” in book shelf, coin-operated

The building, originally laundry, wood floors and the named in memor y of 28Physical therapy is a service profession foot and a half of space on each year Professor William side of their bed. Judy said the Moenkemoeller, has been and that fits well with the university’s tight quarters were more than vacant since Holst Hall opened enough for the newlyweds. mission and character. in 2008.

“That was our first year of The building will soon marriage and we were fine with feature classrooms and offices, that,” Judy said. “It was our first place and we had a fun time.” one of which will be named after Moenkemoeller. Other planned Now they have two grown children, Jordan and Jessica, who improvements include a new entrance on Syndicate Street, a new both attend Concordia.

The proposed east side of Thompson Hall will feature an entrance.

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roof and paving the existing parking lot behind the building.

Concordia’s D.P.T. program is expected to be in the accreditation pre-approval phase until May. Pending full accreditation, the first cohort will begin coursework this fall in the newly-renovated building. The D.P.T. program will be Concordia’s first full-time day-time program for adult learners.

Program Director Dr. Peter Rundquist said the program fits well in the university and the market.

“Physical therapy is a service profession and that fits well with the university’s mission and character,” Rundquist said.

“Clinicians in the community have expressed interest in the program for many reasons including the women’s health and biopsychosocial courses which are fairly unique.”

The program also boasts a limited class size of 30 and providing opportunities for students to interact with patients early and often within the curriculum.

“The university is excited about the growth in the health sciences with its latest addition of doctor in physical therapy program,” said Dr. Eric LaMott, chair of the kinesiology and health sciences department and chief operating officer. “Dr. Rundquist has guided us through the accreditation processes and to a quality start of the program which will serve the needs of students and the community.”

WWII-Era Newspaper Found During Renovation

This WWII-era newspaper clipping was found in the thirdfloor ceiling during the renovation. Thompson Hall was built in 1940 and Concordia purchased it in 1961.

Serving Those Serving Newly-sworn in White Bear Lake (Minn.) Police Chief Julie Swanson (M.A. ’09) is one of the latest Concordia criminal justice graduates to raise to the top post in his or her respective police department.

Swanson is now among a cadre of police chiefs throughout Minnesota who are Concordia grads, something criminal justice program chair Erv Weinkauf (M.A. ’08) said is not much of a surprise.

“Our students leave our program well prepared to serve in leadership positions,” said Weinkauf, a program graduate and retired police chief himself. “They are dedicated and ethical public servants who serve for the right reasons.”

Some of the other police chiefs who are graduates include: Mitchell P. Weinzetl (’03, M.A. ’05), Buffalo, Minn.; Jeffrey Beahen (’05), Rogers, Minn.; Jeff Potts (’97), Bloomington,

Minn.; John Swenson (‘05, M.A. ’07), Lino Lakes, Minn.; and Chuck Walerius (‘05, M.A. ’07), Northfield, Minn.

“We are proud of these chiefs, and all of our graduates, and thank them for their service to God and humanity,” said Weinkauf.

KNOW OTHER POLICE CHIEFS?

Do you or one of your fellow graduates hold the top post in a police department? Tell us by emailing alumni@csp.edu or updating your contact information in the online alumni directory at ave.csp.edu.

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Basketball Team Reaches Program’s First Elite Eight For the first time in school history, the women’s basketball team reached the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. To earn the spot, the seventh-seed Golden Bears claimed the Central Region championship with a nail-biting 70-67 win over top-seeded Emporia State.

The Golden Bears’ post-season run came to a close on March 25 in the national quarterfinal game against #10 Nova Southeastern of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with a score of 64-72.

“We talked in the locker room after the game that we weren’t going to focus on this game because we didn’t have our best day today,” said 14th-year Head Coach Paul Fessler in a post-game press conference. “We are going to focus on the season and the run we made to get here. Our players are proud recognizing they took the program to a new level coming to the Elite Eight.”

Concordia’s postseason run included four straight top-10 opponents and five straight top-20 opponents with a regional and conference tournament championship in the path.

“I think we’re a top-10 team ourselves,” said Fessler. “We became awfully good and tough to beat.”

This season, the women broke numerous records. The Golden Bears tied the program’s single season wins record for the third time. Junior Anika Whiting established a school record 655 points while senior guard Carissa Wolyniec set a season record 100 threepointers. Senior Rachel Hansen set records for single season free throws made (184) and attempted (257). On the defensive end, sophomore Kionda Nicks set a school record 104 blocked shots.

For more on the team’s many awards and achievements, visit cugoldenbears.com.

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Christus Chorus Heads to Texas for Annual Tour

Concordia’s Christus Chorus will embark on its annual spring tour during Holy Week. The group will be performing its “Walk in Love” program in various cities in Texas this year. The program will feature a wide variety of classical, folk, spiritual and modern music that tells the story of God’s plan for His people, Christ’s redemption, and the Spirit’s guidance in people’s walk. Chorus Conductor Dr. David Mennicke said the 29-voice Christus Chorus is eager to share their music, which will include several studentconducted pieces.

Major Campus Technology Enhancements Forthcoming

This fall, Concordia will be enhancing its Educational Technology Initiative (ETI) to align with common business practices, respond to student feedback and fund improvements to its network infrastructure. The enhancements will provide Concordia additional resources for increased network growth, bandwidth enhancements, electronic library resources and provide essential software to students on the devices of their choice.

Students will no longer be required to use a university-issued laptop, but instead will have the opportunity to obtain a computer of their preference that is more relevant to their career field and technological needs. Laptops will remain a required tool for learning for all traditional undergraduate students. Financial aid budgets have been modified to allow students the opportunity to use additional funding to purchase a device that best fits their needs, if they do not already own one. The university will provide Microsoft Office for all traditional undergraduate students.

“I’m excited to announce that Concordia’s Educational Technology Initiative is taking yet another strategic student-centered move forward,” said Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Eric LaMott. “Over the summer we will be investing over $1 million to completely overhaul our wireless network infrastructure and strategically expanding the traditional student laptop program to a more relevant flexible model that allows students career-centric resources earlier in their learning experience.”

Concordia will also undergo a complete network upgrade this summer; significantly increasing campus connectivity and wireless speeds. In addition, the number of wireless access points throughout campus will be increased; providing a more stable and stronger network signal.

Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program Coming to Concordia This coming academic year, Concordia will feature a year-long educational emphasis related to the Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program. The SJB is the first hand-lettered, artistically illuminated version of the Bible produced in the last 500 years.

Through the SJB Heritage Program, two of the seven volumes of this work of faith, art and culture will be displayed on campus throughout the year, and all seven volumes will be on display for one month of the year.

Online resources and several speakers will also be available to the university.

“We believe this program will be a new and refreshing opportunity to enhance faith and learning in our classrooms,” said Lonn Maly (’81), vice president for academic affairs.

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Faculty & Staff Highlights Professor Emeritus Dr. John Eggert recently had his choral piece, “God Is Love, Let Heaven Adore Him,” published by Paraclete Press. The piece is for mixed choir, treble instrument, and organ or piano.

Dr. Kim Flottemesch and Dr. Basma Ibrahim-DeVries, D e p a r t m e n t o f

Communication Studies, along with Risikat Adesaogun (‘13) presented their paper “Stratification, communication tactics, and Black women: Navigating the social domain of nonprofit organizations” at the Allied Academies International Internet Conference in December 2013. A version of this paper has also been accepted for publication with the “Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict.”

Dr. Lynn Gehrke (’79), who has coordinated

Concordia’s early childhood education online programs since 1999, was honored by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences International with the 2013 Education School Professor of the Year Award at the 2013 Bammy Awards Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C. The Bammy Awards is a national celebration of the value of education, educators and life-long learning. The honors are presented by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences International, which includes education leaders, education professors, journalists, editors, researchers, commentators, advocates, activists, visionaries and pioneers. Gehrke has more than 25 years experience teaching students from early childhood through college.

Former Professor Rev. Dr. Jim Gimbel (’81) accepted a divine call to be president of Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He completed his full-time service to Concordia University, St. Paul at the end of 2013 and was installed as the sixth president of CLS on Feb. 2.

Kathy Grimes retired Jan. 31 after serving Concordia in a variety

of capacities for 12 years. She worked in the advancement office, security office and most recently in student life.

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On Jan. 9, Jed “Koz” Kosmoski, weight room manager and special assistant to the head baseball coach, was featured in a “Star Tribune” article highlighting his outstanding work ethic, great memory, positive attitude and passion for sports which makes him an outstanding asset to Concordia.

Mary (Schnorr, J.C. ’61) Lewis retired Jan. 31 after serving Concordia’s

colloquy and Director of Christian Education students for nearly 23 years. In her retirement, she has been enjoying watercolor painting.

Dr. David Mennicke, chair of the music

department, was awarded a $3,000 grant by the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota to attend the World Choral Symposium in Seoul, South Korea this August.

On June 30, Rev. Dr. Mark Press will retire from Concordia after having served in the theology and ministry area since 2006.

During his eight years at Concordia, he led the Oswald Hoffmann Institute for Christian Outreach and taught missions and outreach courses. Press plans to stay involved in formal ministry and spend more time golfing and with his grandchildren.

Dr. Dale Trapp, professor of physics and

earth sciences will retire June 30 after having served Concordia for 32 years.

Former student, Amanda (Christ,’98) McCulloch, said she appreciates the high bar he set. “He challenged us to think and apply what we learned,” she said.

On June 30, Tim Utter (Acad. ’67) will retire after having served in the admission office for 30 years. He has spent his career offering guidance and support to prospective traditional and cohort students.

Kim Craig, who has led the admission team for the last nine years, said it has been an honor to work with him. “Tim, undoubtedly, has served thousands of students during his 30 years at Concordia and he done so with dedication, compassion and professionalism,” she said.

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Concordia Remembers Life and Service of Bob Barnes Professor Emeritus Bob Barnes, who was a faculty and staff member at Concordia from 1947-1988, passed away last March while under hospice care in St. Louis, Mo. Barnes served as CSP’s athletic director from 1947 to 1982 and as head men’s basketball coach from 1948 to 1972, the success of which earned him membership to the Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame inaugural class in 1992. During his tenure as athletic director, Concordia won 56 conference championships.

His basketball teams won eight conference titles in a 25-year period.

Barnes presided over Concordia’s transition from a junior college to a four-year collegiate athletic program while serving as a head coach at the same time. During that same era, he also taught physical education.

Barnes also coached football, golf, tennis, track and field and filled in as Concordia’s baseball coach in 1970, guiding Concordia to a 14-2 record and an Upper Midwest Athletics Conference championship.

John Felten (J.C.’61) said Barnes was a very influential coach.

“Coach Barnes was the most beloved coach that I have ever known and an amazing example of a Christian role model,” Felten said. “Thousands of young people owe their direction in life to Bob Barnes.”

His ground-breaking leadership and service to Concordia provided the structure and organization necessary for CSP’s transition to NCAA Division II membership. Concordia’s baseball field was named for Barnes in 1997.

Barnes attended Bloomington High School and played football for the University of Minnesota.

You’re Invited to Travel

with Concordia

Turkey and Greece, October 2014

Professor Emeritus Ted Heinicke Passes Away Professor Emeritus Theodore (Ted) Heinicke passed away on Jan. 29. He served as a professor of teacher education at Concordia from 1969 to 1991.

Heinicke is survived by his wife of 60 years, Florence; children, Paul (Moira), Daniel (Rosanne), and James; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister Elizabeth Schmidt; and brothers Martin and Bill (Patricia).

Memorials preferred to Concordia or Jehovah Lutheran Church, St. Paul.

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 Dr. Lynn Gehrke (’79), a Concordia

News 1970s Joy (Blasingame, ’77) Mueller

was installed as Trinity Lutheran’s PreK-8 principal in Portland, Ore. She and her husband, Paul Mueller (’77), who serves as the executive director of the Center for Applied Lutheran Leadership at Concordia University, Portland, now reside in Portland. Joy and Paul are pictured in Hong Kong while serving LCMS World Mission.

education faculty member, was honored by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences International with the 2013 Education School Professor of the Year Award at the 2013 Bammy Awards on Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C. See more on page 14.

as an early childhood dental network specialist for The Initiative Foundation.

Mike Davis (‘08) was

Rev. Bruce (’79) and Barbara (Speier) Laabs (’80) have been selected as co-

directors of Robin’s Nest Children’s Home in Montego Bay, Jamaica. They moved in October 2013 to begin their missionary work.

Andrew Lemley (’00) was named

her first Christian children’s book, “Faith the Flower Friend.” It is available at barnesandnoble.com, Christianbook.com and other Christian book stores.

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appointed department chair for early childhood education for Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and hybrid education designed to address the skills gap in America. Nancy is responsible for managing instructional staff in the early childhood program.

Terri (Rossiter) Konczak (’04) is working

2000s

Kris (David, ‘78) Marxhausen published

Nancy Moretti (’02) was

government affairs representative for New Belgium Brewing. This newlycreated position will help navigate legislative initiatives focused on alcohol in Colorado, North Carolina, and across the country. Andrew has been with New Belgium Brewing for four years. Prior to his current position, he served as a Lutheran pastor and political organizer.

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appointed public safety director of Northeastern University in Boston after having served for five years as the police chief in Brooklyn Park, Minn.—the state’s sixth-largest city. He was also a leader in the Minneapolis police force earlier in his 20 years of police work. He and his wife moved to Boston in October and he started work there Nov. 1. Last year, Davis received the Gary P. Hayes Award, conferred annually by the Police Executive Research Forum on a police leader who has shown outstanding initiative in improving the quality of police service. The forum is a national police leadership and research organization.

Julie Swanson (M.A. ’09) was appointed

police chief of White Bear Lake, Minn., on Jan. 1. Julie has been a member of

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the White Bear Lake Police Department since 2000. After completing her M.A. in criminal justice leadership, she also completed the FBI National Academy leadership training. See more on page 11.

2010s Danna MacKenzie (‘11) was appointed

by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, as the first executive director for the Office of Broadband Development, a division created last spring. MacKenzie has directed the northern Minnesota county’s information systems and served on a state broadband task force.

MacKenzie had been a key technology official in Cook County Minn., since 1998 and an administrator on the Cook County Broadband Commission since 2009. She has also been a public policy fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Ellie Duffy (’12) continues to garner

athletic and academic awards for her performance while a studentathlete at Concordia. The four-time national champion recently received The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference’s (NSIC) 2013 Willis R. Kelly Scholar-Athlete Award for being the conference’s top female student-athlete.

The math and biology graduate held a 3.96 grade-point-average. Duffy joins Mary Slinger (’09) as the only studentathletes from Concordia to earn the Kelly Award. Duffy was also selected by the NCAA as one of the Today’s Top 10 Award winners which recognizes student-

Concordia Classmates Keep in Touch the Old Fashioned Way Despite living in an era when social media and email are the most common forms of communication, nine Concordia classmates from the 1950s still open their curb-side mailboxes in anticipation of communication from one another.

For more than 50 years, these men and their wives have been documenting their lives in writing and photographs, and circulating their stories from coast to coast with the help of the good oldfashioned U.S. Postal Service. They lovingly call the padded manila envelopes and their contents “round robin.”

It started back in 1962 after the men went on to graduate from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. One couple wrote a letter, inserted photos and mailed it to the next couple on the list. They then wrote and added their letter and photos and mailed it to the next couple, and so on. Once the envelope made it back around to the originators, they removed their letter and photos and replaced it with new news...and around and around it has gone for 52 years.

The classmates have written about their ministries; marriages; children born, baptized, confirmed, graduated and married; becoming grandparents and greatgrandparents.

“How wonderful always to hear how God has blessed those special friends and classmates,” said Lloyd Hackbarth (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56).

Ray Pomplun (J.C. ’56) echoes that sentiment.

“It is always a good day when round robin letters arrive,” Pomplun said. “It has been a privilege to hear the joys and problems of our friends, the spiritual brothers and sisters in the service of our Lord. The respectful exchange of ideas is a blessing.”

President Emeritus Bob Holst (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) has also really enjoyed keeping in touch with his classmates, noting the trust and support that began in the classrooms and dormitories, as well as the old Dining Hall and “new” Buenger Library, has continued to grow through the years.

“Sharing information about experiences in widely different places and circumstances in the United States and other countries, added awareness of the complex magnitude of God’s mission and the blessings of God’s grace,” Holst said.

“After 52 years, thanks to our Concordia experience and our round robin letters, we still know, like, trust and care about each other.”

Round robin letter-writers include: Paul (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) and Joyce (Nolte, J.C. ’57) Faga, Lloyd (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) and Iris (St. Martin, ’56) Hackbarth; Bob Holst (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) and his wife, Lynne; Fred Muenchow (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) and his wife, Marlene; Ruclare Pauling (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) and his wife, Pat; Ray Pomplun (J.C. ’56) and his wife, Joann; Robert Rahn (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) and his wife, Donna; Harold Ross (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) and his wife, Edith; and Daniel (Acad. ’54, J.C. ’56) and Joan (Boeder, ’56) Zielske. Otto Reinbacher (who was a Concordia Seminary graduate with the men) and his wife, Rosalie, also participate in round robin.

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athletes for their successes on the fields and courts, in the classroom and in the community. Only two of the 10 studentathletes are selected from Division II. Duffy also recently received the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship which is helping fund her graduate studies in the biostatistics program at the University of Minnesota. Duffy’s ultimate goal is to design and analyze clinical trials that will better people’s lives.

Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries

Samuel Morsching (’03) on the birth of

their son, Elliot.

Brandon and Jamie (Boline, ‘03) Petermann are proud to introduce their daughter, Jocelyn Rose, who was born Sept. 11, 2013.

Ashley Barfknecht (’09) and Travis

LaBlanc welcomed their first child, Harper Mae, to their family on Aug. 28, 2013.

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Amanda (Herzberg) and Rev. Timothy Fitzner (‘05) were married at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa on Dec. 28, 2013.

On Sept. 21, 2013, Ben and Kristin Dolby (’06), and their daughter Lorelei were blessed to add Camden Enoch to their family. Camden was welcomed into God’s family through the waters of baptism on Oct. 27, 2013 (Reformation Sunday).

Sally (Pritzl, ‘05) and Zach (M.A. ‘12) Schuster welcomed Annabelle Rose into

Jen and Bob Boyle (M.B.A., ‘09) welcomed Easton Cade to their family on July 23, 2013. Big brother, Carson, is quite proud of his new brother.

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their lives on Dec. 18, 2013.

Adoptions & Births 2000s Jessie, Luke and Anthony LeMay (’02) welcomed Lucy Jean to their family on Dec. 9, 2013.

Congratulations to Marsha and Rev.

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Andy (‘06) and Katie (‘06) (Bessinger) Herzberg welcomed their third daughter,

Isabelle (Ellie) Ida, into the world on Aug. 9, 2013. Mom, Dad and sisters, Abby and Lizzy, are doing well.

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Ryan (‘10) and Maddie (Leimkuehler, ‘11) Marshall were blessed with the birth

of their second child, Solomon Adam,

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on Aug. 12. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed to the family by his sister, Kate.

In Memory 1940s Rev. Dr. Ihno Janssen (Acad. ‘38, J.C. ‘40) passed away on Oct. 22, 2013

in California. Pastor Janssen’s career spanned more than 60 years, including time in Pennsylvania, Minnesota and California. He also served as the assistant executive secretary of the English District

and served on the national Board of Directors of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod from 1981-1985. Services for Pastor Janssen were held on Nov. 2 in San Francisco.

Rev. Norman Schramm (Acad. ‘43, J.C. ‘45) passed away peacefully on Oct.

17, 2013 in Pequot Lakes, Minn. He is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister and one brother. During his career, he served parishes in North Dakota and Minnesota.

1950s William Schumacher (J.C. ‘50) passed

away on Sept. 14, 2013 at his home.

Services for Bill were held in Savannah, Ga., where he and his wife of over 55 years, Gigi, lived.

Rev. Dr. Richard Bode (Acad. ‘52),

passed away on Nov. 13, 2013. Pastor Bode was a missionary to the Philippine Islands, served parishes in Oklahoma and Kansas and worked for Lutheran Hour Ministries in Russia and Central Asia. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; daughter, Terry (David) Rapp; granddaughter, Amber; and one brother and one sister.

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Ruth Matasovsky (J.C. ‘54) passed away

Aug. 23, 2013. Ruth taught school in Glencoe, Minn., East Lansing, Mich., and Chicago until health issues caused her to retire. She moved back to Minnesota and taught piano and organ to area children.

Darlene (Osladil, ‘55) Johnson entered

heaven on Aug. 26, 2013 after suffering a brain aneurysm early that morning.

Darlene’s life was lived in service to her Lord through her family, church, beloved Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Concordia’s Board of Regents. She would like to be remembered as a child of God who realized how often she failed in serving Him but who was also confident in His mercy and forgiveness. She knew that death is the joy of receiving heaven, and that God’s love is the comfort and guide for survivors. Even though we fail Him, He never fails us. GLORY BE TO GOD.

1960s Joanne (Toensing, ‘67) Stevens passed

away on Aug. 20, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She spent her 43 year career teaching first and second grade at St. Paul in Bay City, Mich. Joanne also served as organist and directed several choirs. Her services were held on Aug. 25. Memorials are preferred to the Carl L. and Wilhelmina Scholarship Fund at Concordia University, 1282 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104 or to the music ministry of St. Paul, Bay City, Mich.

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1970s

1990s

Frieda “Beth” Arndt (‘72) passed away on

Rev. Dean Hartley (‘97) died on Oct.

Nov. 9, 2013. She taught for more than 50 years in public and parochial schools in the United States and primary schools in New Guinea from 1955- 1970. Services were held Nov. 22 in Robbinsdale, Minn.

29, 2013 in Bismarck, N.D. Dean was a second career pastor, first serving his county in the U.S. Air Force. He served parishes in Underwood, Pick City and McClusky, N.D. Dean is survived by his wife, Sue; one son, Ross (Meghan); and his mother, sister and brothers.

Lorna (Haase, ‘72) Braun passed away on

Nov. 17 in Las Vegas, Nev., after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Neil Braun. Services were held on Nov. 26 in Las Vegas.

Sandra (Odegard, ‘74) Legg entered

God’s glory on Jan. 8 after a courageous four-year struggle with ovarian cancer.

Sandy was a woman of great faith and incomparable generosity; she blessed every life she touched. Sandy is survived by her husband, David; and daughters, Caitlin (Will) Sinnet and Galya Legg.

Services for Sandy were held Jan. 15 in Robbinsdale, Minn.

2000s Josh Harrison (’09) died at his home on

Nov. 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Katie; his two year old daughter, Isla; his second child on the way; his parents; his brother and sister; and many other relatives and friends. Services for Josh were held on Nov. 30.

Byron Porisch (‘77) went to be with

the Lord on Nov. 17 after a battle with cancer. He served the Lord through youth ministry in California and Michigan. Byron is survived by his wife, Michell, and their three daughters.

1980s Dan Niemann (‘88) passed away on Sept.

14, 2013 after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by wife, Carol (Wolfgram, ‘87); and children, Derrick and Josh.

Services for Dan were held Sept. 21 in Brooklyn Park, Minn.

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Upcoming Events Alumni, Parents & Friends Honors Convocation

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Anne Aamodt’s Senior Exhibition

Monday- Friday, April 24- May 2 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

H. Williams Teaching Gallery, Concordia Art Center Xiong Thao’s Senior Exhibition

Monday- Friday, May 6- 21 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

H. Williams Teaching Gallery, Concordia Art Center

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Spring into Dance

May 1- 3, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m.

E.M. Pearson Theatre Spring Student Showcase

Athletics

Tuesday, May 6, 6:30- 7:30 p.m.

E.M. Pearson Theatre

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Concordia Student Juried Art Exhibition

Theatre & Dance

University Baccalaureate Service

Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.

Graebner Memorial Chapel

Monday- Friday, April 10- 30 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Concordia Gallery, Concordia Art Center

In season through May

Amanda Price’s Senior Exhibition

Spring Instrumental Concert

Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.

Monday- Friday, April 10- 30 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

H. Williams Teaching Gallery, Concordia Art Center

Friday, April 4, 7:30- 8:30 p.m.

Buetow Music Center Auditorium

Graduate students

Mandie Goneau’s Senior Exhibition

Monday- Friday, April 24- May 2 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Buetow Music Center Gallery

Commencement

Traditional undergraduate students

Music

Friday, May 9, 7:30 p.m.

Adult undergraduate students

Christus Chorus Home Concert

Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m.

Gangelhoff Center

Friday, April 25, 7:30- 8:30 p.m.

Graebner Memorial Chapel Handbell Ensembles Concert

Saturday, April 26, 7- 8 p.m.

Graebner Memorial Chapel

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