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Ashley Zair Accepted into Top Social Work Program
 Ashley Zair graduated from Concordia University in December 2009 with a major in psychology and minor in sociology. Ashely recently received the good news that she has been accepted to University of Michigan Master's in Social Work
program.
Her hope is to work with children in a school, hospital or private practice. She wants to be able to help children that might not have had the ideal living situations, as well as help families find resources to lead to a better life. She would like to work with individuals in a counseling setting.
Read more at: http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6042.html.
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Zach Johnston & the Business of Baseball
 Zach Johnston, a senior and business
administration major at Concordia University, spent the summer of 2009 interning with
the Baltimore Orioles. Zach held the position of Public Relations and
Special Events/Community Programs Intern.
When asked how the internship fit into his
career goals, Zach said, "Going into the internship I thought being in a
Public Relations Department with any sport team is exactly what I
wanted to do in life, and I still think I would definitely enjoy it."
Read more at http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6043.html.
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The Reformation Underground Will Be Heard
 Reformation Underground: Dead Theologians Society (RUDTS) is a movement that has taken the form of a blog and internet radio program. RUDTS was co-founded by David Appold ('09) and Ty Bramwell ('10). David majored in education at CUAA, and will be entering the seminary in June 2010. Bramwell is a pre-seminary student who will be entering the seminary soon after graduation this spring.
To have the movement truly defined, we asked the founders for their own words. Bramwell wrote, "RUDTS is a grassroots network of Christians who value the faithful preaching and teaching of the Word of God on Christian campuses and churches wherever they may be. Today many institutions of higher education bare the name of Christ but do not properly proclaim the true teachings of the Faith as they are found in Scripture. RUDTS aims to support and encourage Christians who, for whatever reason, find themselves under the assault of liberal theology."
Learn: http://reformationunderground.com/
Listen: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/reformationundergroundradio
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Andrea Gorski Named WHAC Coach of the Year
 Women's Basketball Head Coach, Andrea Gorski, has been named the 2009-10 Coach of the Year for the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
Gorski led the Cardinals to one of the best seasons on record, finishing the regular season at 18-12 en route to hosting the first playoff game since the program joined the WHAC.
The 2009-10 Cardinals won 10 more games than the previous year, and looked poised to make a run in 2010-11 with a bevy of returning starters.
Gorski shares the Coach of the Year honors with Mark Youngs of Davenport.
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Ben Limback Named Champions of Character Coach
 For the second straight year, Men's Basketball Head Coach, Ben Limback, has been named the Champions of Character Coach of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
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Hannah Sabol Named WHAC Newcomer of the Year
 Hannah Sabol, a freshman from Shelby Township, MI, has been named the 2009-10 Newcomer of the Year and received All-Conference Second Team honors.
Sabol ranked in the top 50 players nationally in five stat categories
during her rookie campaign. Averaging 14.5 points and 8.6 rebounds per
game, she provided the spark Concordia needed for its best season in
nearly 20 years.
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Kelly Cieslak Named to WHAC All-Defensive Team
 Kelly Cieslak, a freshman from Brighton, Mich., has been named the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference 2009-10 All-Defensive Team.
Kelly averaged 7.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game.
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Kortni Elsworth Named to All-Conference Third Team
 Kortni Elsworth, a sophomore from Goodrich, Mich., has been named to the WHAC 2009-10 All-Conference Third Team.
Elsworth averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per
game.
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Women's Basketball: 2 Cardinals Earn Academic Honors
A duo of Cardinals were named to the Wolverine-Hoosier All-Academic Team. Elyse Schlump, a junior from Cedar Springs, Mich., was named to the team for the first time, and Megan Mannarino, a senior from South Lyon, Mich., earned the honor for the second year in a row.
Mannarino was also named as Concordia's representative to the Champions of Character Team.
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Marius Williams Named to All-Newcomer & 2nd Team
 Marius Williams, a junior from Belleville, Mich., has been named to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference All-Newcomer Team and All-Conference 2nd Team.
Williams averaged 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals per
game.
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Rocko Holmes Named to All-Conference Third Team
 Rocko Holmes, a sophomore from Cadillac, Mich., has been named to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference All-Conference 3rd Team.
Williams averaged 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per
game.
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Men's Basketball: 3 Cardinals Earn Academic Honors
A trio of Cardinals were named to the Wolverine-Hoosier All-Academic Team. Brad Evans, a junior from Livonia, Mich., was named to the team for the first time. Craig Archer, a senior from Marysville, Mich., and Kyle Barlow, a senior from Howell, Mich., were both named to the team for the second year in a row.
Barlow was also named as Concordia's representative to the Champions of Character Team.
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Upcoming Visit Days for Prospective Students
For High School Juniors, Seniors, and College Transfers
 Spring Preview Day
Saturday, March 13 -- 1:30 p.m.
Exploring Church Vocations
Tuesday, March 16 -- 9:00 a.m.
Junior Visit Day
April 14 -- 10:00 a.m.
Summer Visit Day
Friday, June 4
Morning Session -- 10:00 a.m.
Afternoon Session -- 2:00 p.m
Register online: Click here!
Call your counselor: 1-888-282-2338
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Master's Degrees: Summer Cohorts & Info Sessions
 May 2010 - School of Ed. (MSEL & MSCI)
Dearborn (Info Session -
March 9)
North Macomb (Info
Session - March 2)
Southgate (Info Session
- March 16)
MBA & Org. Leadership Master's
Ann Arbor Campus (Info Session - March 24)
Graduate Information Night at the Manor
March 24 - 7-8 p.m. for all degrees
Contact the Office of Graduate Admission
P: (734) 995-7521
E: graduate.admissions@cuaa.edu
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CUAA - Thanking Ann Arbor Veterans
 On March 6, CUAA will award approximately 95 members of
the 406th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (US Army Reserve, Ann
Arbor) with the carabiner gift given to those who attended Veterans'
Day Celebration 2009.
All Veterans and their families are cordially invited to the 2010 Veterans Day Celebration, which will be held on November 11, 2010. To RSVP, please contact Shannon MacLellan, at (734) 995-4892.
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Events: Kreft Arts & More
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Books & Coffee: The Kalevala
"Adaptations of the Finnish National Epic"
Thursday, March 11 · 4:00 p.m.
Historic Earhart Manor
Free admission
Ellie Larmouth, visiting professor of education, leads a discussion of the
influence and adaptations of The Kalevala, from Tolkien to
current children's books, Louhi, Witch of North Farm retold by
Toni De Gerez, pictures by Barbara Cooney, and The Maiden of
Northland, A Hero Tale of Finland by Aaron Shepard, illustrated by
Carol Schwartz, and the film, The Day the Earth Froze. The
influence of The Kalevala is mirrored in music by Jean
Sibelius, and scenes from The Kalevala permeate Finnish art
from the past into today.
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Empire Brass Returns to Concordia - March 21
Sunday, March 21 · 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Tickets: $15 ($10 for seniors/students w/I.D.)
Contact Box Office - (734) 995-4612
After
a multiple standing ovation concert at Concordia last year, The Empire
Brass returns for a concert that incorporates selections from their own
repertoire as well as works featuring Concordia's musical resources.
Empire Brass Online: http://www.empirebrass.com/
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Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles Perform
Concordia University Choir
Friday, March 26 · 8:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Free Admission
Concordia Wind Ensemble
Friday, April 9 · 8:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Free Admission
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Kreft Arts Program - Spring 2010 Calendar
 View the full spring calendar at:
http://www.cuaa.edu/kreftarts/7000.html
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Louise Renata Bolt ('68) Remembered
 Louise Renata Bolt ('68 AA) was called home to her Savior on Sunday, February 21, 2010. Born May 26, 1948 in Holland, MI, the daughter of Georgia and the late Gerhardt Luebke of Holland, MI.
She is the dearly loved wife of Kirk of 37 years, patient and caring mother of Rachel Bolt of Oak Park, IL, Megan (Mark) Rouland of St. Charles, MO and Jonathan (Casey) Bolt of Rochester, MI, and playful grandmother of Evelyn. Cherished sister of Stephen (Linda) Luebke in Doylestown, PA, Ted Luebke of Findlay, OH and Dr. Miriam (Ernie d'Anjou) Luebke of St. Paul, MN.
Louise's love for music and children shone throughout her 40 years of teaching in Lutheran Schools in Michigan, Virginia, California, and Illinois.
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Alvina Becker - LEA Distinguished Elem. Educator
 Alvina Chronis '72 Becker, a middle school teacher at Christ Community Lutheran School in Kirkwood, Missouri, is the 2010 LEA Distinguished Lutheran Elementary Teacher. She was selected to receive this award by LEA's Elementary Teachers Network leaders and LEA staff.
Ms. Becker earned an
A.A. from Concordia Ann Arbor and moved on to Concordia University
Nebraska to earn a B.S. in education, with an art major and and English
minor. She also earned an M.S. in Family Life Ministry from Concordia
University Seward. Ms. Becker completed LCMS SLED (school leadership)
training. Before teaching at Christ Community, Ms. Becker served
Lutheran preschools, elementary schools, and high schools in Michigan, Illinois,
and Missouri.
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Doug Guenther - LEA Distinguished Sec. Educator
 Doug Guenther ('83), teacher at Valley Lutheran High School in Saginaw, Michigan, is the 2010 LEA Distinguished Secondary Educator. He was selected to receive this award by LEA's Secondary Educators Network leaders and LEA staff. Guenther chairs the science department, teaches anatomy/physiology, honors biology, and Old Testament, and coaches varsity boys and varsity girls soccer.
Guenther earned a Bachelor's degree from Concordia University Ann Arbor and a Master's degree in education from Saginaw Valley State University. Prior to serving Valley Lutheran High School, Mr. Guenther was an admission counselor at Concordia University Ann Arbor.
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Send in Alumni News/Events/Announcements
Did you get a new job or promotion? Have a child (or two)? Lead a conference? Walk the moon? Have an article, paper, or book published? Please send any and all updates!
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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Jon Luker Elected to Community Boards
 Jon Luker, University Counsel, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Michigan Ability Partners (MAP). MAP promotes independence and productivity for all individuals in our community. This mission is accomplished by offering a choice of services designed to enhance individual ability through skill mastery and self-sufficiency.
Luker was also elected as Vice President of Think Local First.
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Robert Bethune Writing, Recording, Performing
 Guest Artist in Theatre, Robert Bethune, recently had his translation of Goldoni's The Mistress of the Inn (La Locandiera) selected by Dr. Maria Truglio, Associate Professor of Italian in the
Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese at Pennsylvania State
University, for her course, Italian 297H, Masking Desire: Power, Performance and Plan on the Italian Stage.
In a letter to Bethune, Dr. Truglio's wrote, "We just completed our unit on Goldoni, and the students really loved it! They all managed to get a copy of your wonderful translation from Amazon (and Penn State is getting a copy for the library). I also showed the you-tube clip of the duel scene in class, which was very useful and elicited a lot of great discussion. I really appreciate and admire your translation! I am amazed that you managed to translate Mirandolina's toast keeping both the rhyme and the meaning intact! I had the students debate the issue of the roles of Ortensia and Dejanira, pointing out that many English translators cut them out entirely. That was a good spring board to analyze a lot of the themes of the play."
In addition to translation work, Bethune produces and records audiobooks. Over the past summer, he produced an audiobook version of Thomas Carlyle's The French Revolution, which was released on Audible.com in August 2009.
During the fall, Bethune produced an audiobook version of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, using the Edward Fitzgerald translation. That was released on Audible.com the first of February.
Bethune's current work includes a series of audiobook titles that will explore the poetry of Lord Byron, starting from his very earliest work and progressing through his whole career as a poet. The first of that series will be released on Audible.com sometime in early March. |
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Versemans Welcome Will Allan into the World
Gina and Kyle Verseman are the proud parents of Will Allan Verseman, born February 22, 2010, at 9 lbs, 3 oz, 22 inches long. Gina is the director of counseling services at Concordia University.
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The Ernsts Welcome Alistair Stanley in the World
 Kendra (Scobie) '03 and Stanley Ernst of Manchester, Mich., are the proud parents of Alistair Stanley Ernst, born January 26, 2010 at 1:28 p.m. at 7 lbs, 7.5 oz, 21 inches long.
Kendra is the assistant director of financial aid at Concordia University.
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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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