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     December 2009

Christmas Events
Boar's Head
 
Tickets Still Available!


Dec. 4-5 - 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 - 4:00 p.m.

Buy your tickets today for the 32nd Annual Boar's Head Festival. Ticket prices range from $8 - $15. Call today and reserve your seats!

Friday and Saturday tickets are going fast, be sure to order today!

Box office: (734) 995-4612    OR    Order online

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A Christmas Concert
Performed by the Concordia Music Department

Concordia University ChoirFriday, Dec. 11 - 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Trinity

Free Admission

RSVP on Facebook!

Concordia's musical ensembles join forces for a program of holiday music.
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Dickens' A Christmas Carol - Community Read-Aloud

A Christmas CarolSunday, Dec. 13 - 3:00 p.m.
Earhart Manor Living Room
Free Admission

RSVP on Facebook!

Sign up to read a part in Dr. Mark Looker's adaptation of Dickens' own reading script of the classic Christmas story. Contact lookerm@cuaa.edu for more information.

Dr. Mark Looker serves as a Professor of English and Director of the Kreft Arts Program.
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University News
Veterans Day 2009 in Pictures 

Concordia University was privileged to have the opportunity to honor the service of veterans from every branch of the military.

Click the image to see pictures from the 2010 Veterans Day Celebration at CUAA.
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MBA Added to List of Graduate Programs

The Master of Business Administration program, hosted at Concordia University Ann Arbor (in partnership with Concordia University Wisconsin) is designed for the working professional, via accelerated on-campus courses, videoconferencing, or an independent E-Learning format.

Visit http://www.cuaa.edu/Graduate or call Jeffrey Williams at (734) 995-7588 for more information.
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L.E.T. Grant Helps Lutheran Educators Pursue Master's

The Lutheran Educator's Tuition Grant (LET Grant) makes graduate education more affordable for teachers serving in LCMS schools.

This newly approved tuition grant seeks to serve three purposes:
  1. Recognize individuals servant leadership and commitment to Christian education
  2. Increase affordabilty of graduate level education
  3. Further enhance the partnership of CUAA with Christian educators
To learn more about the LET Grant and the graduate programs offered in the School of Education, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at (734) 995-7521.
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CUAA Recognized as Champion of Character Institution

Champions of CharacterThe National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) recognized Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) and its athletic department as a Champion of Character institution for 2008-09, CUAA's sixth straight year.

The official selection notice was sent on November 5, 2009, by the Vice President for Champions of Character... READ MORE
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The 2010 Kreft Juried Exhibition - Deadline is DEC. 4!

Download the prospectus!

December 4 is the deadline for entries. Download the prospectus and make sure your work is among those considered for the spring exhibit.

The 2009 Kreft Juried Exhibition winner, Pooneh Maghazehe, has an exhibit currently on display in the Kreft Center Gallery. To view a slideshow from the opening reception, click here.
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Friday Visit Day - January 15
For High School Juniors, Seniors, and College Transfers

Friday, January 15
 
  Morning Session -- 10:00 a.m.
   Afternoon Session -- 2:00 p.m.

Register online: Click here!
Call your counselor: 1-888-282-2338

We have an upcoming Weekend Preview Day on Saturday, January 16, at 1:30 p.m.

If you would like to set up an individual visit, please give us a call!
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Make a Secure Donation Online!

To make a secure donation, visit our website, and click the link that reads "Make a Secure Donation Online."

We thank you for supporting the students and Christian education of Concordia. Please visit this link to get started.



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Alumni News & Notes
Alumni & Faculty Recognized as Emerging Artists

Here and Now: Emerging Artists in Michigan"Here and Now: Emerging Artists in Michigan" is a new book featuring 44 emerging Michigan artists, including 88 full color images of paintings, photography, and more!

Concordia artists recognized were:

Natalie Hansen ('06)
Rachel Hinz ('06)
Seth Hinz ('06)
Megan Medley ('09)
Professor Beth J. Steinkellner

"Here and Now: Emerging Artists in Michigan" is available for purchase at: https://www.createspace.com/3406592 (Use coupon code DW6GXAVU for $3 off each book). The book will also be available at Amazon.com beginning mid-December.
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Outstanding Alumnus 2009-10: Call for Nominations!

The Office of Alumni Relations is now accepting nominations based on three criteria:
  • Excellence in Career Achievements
  • Contributions to Church and Community
  • Service to the University
Contact Shannon MacLellan at (734) 995-4892 or macles@cuaa.edu for details on nomination procedures. All nominations must be in by February 1, 2010.
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What Are You Up to? We want to know!

Shannon MacLellan is Concordia's Alumni Relations and Special Event Coordinator. Feel free to contact Shannon with alumni news, notes, and event ideas.

To reach the alumni office call (734) 995-4892 or e-mail alumni@cuaa.edu. Contact Shannon if you would like to be placed on the alumni e-mail list.






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Faculty/Staff News
Jeffrey Williams, CFO, Elected to 826michigan Board

Jeffrey Williams, CFO 826michigan announced the election of Jeffrey Williams, Chief Financial Officer of Concordia University, Ann Arbor, to its board at the September 29, 2009, meeting. Williams joined two other community leaders as a newly elected member.
 
Interim Executive Director of 826michigan, Angela Kujava, states, "Our new board members bring an added depth to our organization's governing body. Their strong backgrounds nicely complement our diverse Board. I am very excited about the commitment they have made, and the volunteer contributions they'll make in the future, to 826michigan."
 
For more information about 826michigan's Board of Directors, mission, volunteer opportunities or programming, please visit http://www.826michigan.org.

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Brian Altevogt Awarded Doctorate of Musical Arts

Dr. Brian Altevogt A note from the Vice President of Academics:

"We would like to congratulate Brian Altevogt who recently was awarded a Doctorate of Musical Arts by the University of Michigan.

Brian continues to contribute much talent and expertise to our institution. We recognize his accomplishments and value having Dr. Altevogt as a member of our faculty."

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Submit Student, Faculty, and Staff News & Notes

Seth Hinz is the media relations manager at Concordia University. If you would like to submit a news item about a student or a faculty/staff member to the e-newsletter, please contact Seth at hinzs@cuaa.edu.




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In This Issue
Christmas Events
University News
Alumni News
Faculty/Staff News
Important Dates

Dec. 4-6 - Boar's Head
Dec. 11 - Christmas Concert
Dec. 13 - Dickens' Reading
Jan. 15 - Friday Visit Day
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