The campaign is the most comprehensive facility and academic program expansion in CUW's history. There are five areas of focus: the new Concordia Center for Environmental Stewardship; the new School of Pharmacy; upgrades to athletic fields on campus; the University's endowment fund; and the Concordia Annual Fund (CAF). Each of these areas plays an intricate role in inspiring current and future CUW students to serve Christ in the Church and world.

"The Renewed by the Waters Campaign has already brought significant blessings to our campus," said Rev. Dr. Patrick T. Ferry, President of Concordia University Wisconsin. "We are nearing the finish line and hope for continued support from individuals to help us cross that line," Dr. Ferry added.

"The CUW Board of Regents and CUW Foundation Board have demonstrated extraordinary leadership during the earlier phases of the campaign," said Duane H. Hilgendorf, senior vice president of Advancement at CUW. He added that the campaign has already generated more than $35 million in gifts.

To view a video with more information, visit: www.cuw.edu/RBTW.

MSNBC.com has recognized Concordia University Wisconsin's bluff restoration project as one of the must-see engineering and infrastructure projects in the United States. The recent article profiles nine projects and suggests that if travelers are ever in the vicinity of one of these feats they stop and take a look.

To see the full article, click on the following link:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39730569/ns/travel-destination_travel

Concordia's annual Christmas at Concordia concerts will be December 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. This concert features all of Concordia' music ensembles performing in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant. Admission is $10 for adults, free for children 17 and under. Reserve your tickets by calling our automated ticket line at 262-243-4243 or by emailing music.department@cuw.edu.

Concordia University Wisconsin's Alleluia Ringers (touring handbell choir) will have the honor of playing with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus on December 3, 4, and 5 this year at Uihlein Hall in downtown Milwaukee. The Holiday Pops concerts are an annual tradition in Milwaukee and this will be the sixth time that the Alleluia Ringers have played with the MSO. To obtain your tickets with a 35% discount, call Erin Yanes at 414-226-7811 and identify yourself as a "Concordia" person.