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Concordia Students Walk 6,029 Miles to Calvary
This Lenten season, the Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) community began a project to walk the 6,029 miles from Ann Arbor to Calvary.
The venture was put together by CUAA sophomore Michelle Rink, who borrowed the idea from her home congregation's Walk to Calvary: "It was really awesome seeing our congregation come together in this unique way, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring students at Concordia closer to each other and to Christ."
Read more and see photos at: http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6054.html.
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Brennan Woell Went on a Archaeological Dig in Israel
 Pre-Seminary student Brennan Woell ('12) traveled to Israel this past summer as a student worker at an archaeological dig. Given the idea by Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) religion professor Phillip Penhallegon, Brennan saw the experience as a "study abroad" program for his pre-seminary degree.
Said Brennan in a blog before his trip, "I am so excited to be able to go to the place where God walked the earth. I can't even begin to fully express how amazing this experience will be.
Read more at: http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6051.html.
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Christie Volkman: Ready for God's Call
"Christie's professionalism, maturity, calm demeanor, and fast response bring great credit upon herself and Concordia University. We are extremely proud to have her serving our Lord and His people at Immanuel." - Pastor Doug DeWitt, Immanuel Lutheran Church (ILC) - Hamler, Ohio
Christie Volkman is a senior at Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA), where she is studying church work in the Family Life Program with a Youth Ministry Concentration. Christie is a native of Napoleon, Ohio, and attended Napoleon High School before coming to CUAA.
Read more at: http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6047.html.
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Cory Marth: A National Guard Chaplain's Assistant
"I feel God calling me to be a missionary. Along the way, I am seeing if He wants me to become a military chaplain."
Cory W. Marth, Sergeant E5, a senior at Concordia University Ann Arbor, will graduate in May 2010 with a psychology major in the Pre-Seminary program. Less than a week later, Cory will head to Fort Wayne, Indiana, to attend Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS). A quick turn-around for most, but for Cory it's just the next step on the path God is laying out.
Read more at http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6048.html.
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New Crew's Junior High Tool Time a Huge Success!
On March 12-13, 143 middle school
students and about 30 youth leaders from across the Midwest traveled to
Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) for this year's Junior High Tool
Time youth rally.
Every year CUAA students put together two Tool Time events, one for high
school students in the fall and one for middle schoolers in the spring.
Run by the volunteer-based student group New Crew, Tool Times are
complete with student speakers, a Bible-based theme, student small group
leaders, and student praise and worship band. An average of 50 students
volunteer to help in this special ministry. This year's theme was
"Prison Break," inspired by John 8:36, which reads, "So if the Son sets
you free, you will be free indeed."
Read more at http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6049.html.
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Celebrate Concordia Sunday on April 18, 2010
Concordia Sunday
Sunday, April 18
Express your support for Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) and have you church recognize Concordia Sunday on April 18th or on any date of your choosing by including CUAA in your prayers and by showing a short promotional video to your congregation. These and other resources are available for download at www.cuaa.edu/concordia-sunday.
More information, including talking points, is available on the website, or to receive Concordia Sunday materials by U.S. mail please contact our development office at 734-995-7317 or at development@cuaa.edu.
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"Creative Adaptation" Shines at 2nd SAS Conference
The 2nd Annual Conference on Spirituality and the Arts & Sciences (SAS) was held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. The SAS Conference functioned as the culmination of the Kreft Arts Program's annual season of activities, and its primary focus centered on this year's theme: "Creative Adaptation."
The conference concluded with a keynote address by John U. Bacon, noted author and public speaker. His most recent book, Bo's Lasting Lessons, "spells out in colorful detail exactly what every
leader must know from the beginning of his career to the end."
View a conference panel schedule and photo slide show at http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6029.html.
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Study Abroad in Costa Rica - New Opportunity
An article from the December 2009 issue of the Concordia Chronicle highlighted a new partnership between the colleges and universities of the Concordia University System (CUS).
"The colleges and universities of the Concordia University System are collaborating in the development of Concordia International Study Consortium (CISC) to promote and support study in international settings while still retaining a distinctly Lutheran ethos in the experience. Through the consortium, students attending a Concordia member campus will be able to study abroad for a semester-long experience..."
Read more at: http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6053.html
Marilyn Beyer
CUAA Overseas Study Coordinator
(734) 995-7585 - beyerm@cuaa.edu
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Visit Concordia & Explore the Opportunities!
 Discover Concordia
Saturday, April
10 -- 8:30 a.m.
Junior Visit Day
Wednesday, April 14 -- 10:00 a.m.
Register online: Click here!
Call your counselor: 1-888-282-2338
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Master's Degrees: Cohort Locations - May 2010
School of Ed. (MSEL & MSCI)
Dearborn, North Macomb, Southgate
MBA & Org. Leadership Master's
Ann Arbor Campus
Contact the Office of Graduate Admission
P: (734) 995-7521
E: graduate.admissions@cuaa.edu
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Summer Sports Camps at Concordia University
 Baseball Camps
June 28-July 1
Elementary and Middle School Camp
1:00-4:00 p.m. - $125
July 29-22
High School Camp
1:00-4:00 p.m. - $125
Basketball
Camps
June 28 - July 1 -- Boy's Basketball Camp - $125
9:00 a.m.-noon for 1st through 4th grade;
1:00-4:00 p.m. for 5th through 8th grade
July 11 - 14 -- Girl's Basketball Advanced Skills Camp
5th through 12th grades - $240 for resident, $180 for commuter
July 18 - 21 -- Boy's Basketball Advanced Skills Camp
4th through 12th grades - $260 for resident, $200 for commuter
Volleyball
Camps
July 26 - 29 -- Volleyball Day Camp - $125
9:00 a.m.-noon for middle school
1:00-4:00 p.m. for high school
For more information about athletic camps and all of the camps offered at Concordia, call the Athletic Office at (734) 995-7342.
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Concordia Flute Camp - July 12-16, 2010
The Music department at Concordia announces the 2010 Concordia Flute Camp, to be held July 12-16 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day. This highly successful camp, now in its fourth season is an opportunity for intermediate through advanced level flutists of all ages to improve flute technique, make music with others in a relaxed atmosphere, play in small and large ensembles, and be inspired to reach new musical goals. Low teacher to student ratios allow each camper to receive much individual attention.
Concordia flute professor, Holly Clemans, is the founder and director of this camp. Instrumental music director, Matthew Wolf, serves as coordinator for the camp. Sophomore music education student, Keri Frost, will be returning for her second season as a staff member. The camp concludes on Friday, July 16th with a 3:00 p.m. public concert in the Chapel of the Holy Trinity.
For more information about the camp, please visit http://www.cuaa.edu/flute-camp-2010.
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The Middle School Survival Manual
by Cassel, Katrina L.
Regular Price: $8.99
April's Sale Price: $6.49
The Middle School Survival Manualwill show how to survive, and make each day great because God is with you.
Includes:
- Giving your grades a boost
- Making test as easy as 1,2,3
- Facing life in a new school
- Dealing with old and new friends
- Living your faith at school
- Planning your own activities
School requires dedication and work, but with God on your side, you'll be amazed how things work out.
Thrive: Devotions for Studentsby various contributing authors
Regular Price: $7.99
April's Sale Price: $3.99
Being a Christian teen in today's world isn't easy. Sometimes it seems like you are just barely surviving, let alone thriving. Between the covers of this book are stories of students, who by faith have learned to flourish even when things got tough.
Written by teens for their peers, this collection of devotions was compiled as part of an independent study Christus Honors Program. Each devotion has a suggested Bible reading and prayer. These devotions will strengthen Christian young people as they face challenges in today's world or could be used as an outreach tool to reach youth that do not know Jesus as their Savior.
To order, contact the bookstore at: (734) 995-7338
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Events: Kreft Arts & More
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Empty Bowls Dinner Set for April 7 in Depot Town
 Wednesday, April 7, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sidetrack Bar and Grill - Mapquest
6 East Cross Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Empty Bowls is scheduled for April 7th (5-8PM) at the Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti's Depot Town. Enjoy a warm soup dinner, interact with young artists and support those in our own community with less to eat. 100% of donations go directly to SOS Community Services in Ypsilanti for their food pantry.
For more information about the grassroots EMPTY BOWLS initiative, go to: http://www.emptybowls.net/
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The Concordia Wind Ensemble Performs - April 9th
Concordia Wind Ensemble
Friday, April 9 · 8:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Free Admission
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Concordia Theatre Presents "The Way of the World"
April 15-17 · 8:00 p.m.
April
18 · 2:30 p.m.
Kreft Center Black Box Theatre
Tickets: $10 - (2-for-1 tickets on April 15)
Contact Box Office - (734) 995-4612
"A little disdain is not amiss; a little scorn is alluring."
Guest Artist in Theatre, Robert Bethune, directs students in William Congreve's Restoration comedy about Mirabell and Millamant, two witty but warring lovers who finally argue their way to happiness in a plot with more twists than a 17th century hairdo, male or female!
Event Info Online: http://www.cuaa.edu/kreftarts/
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Fifth House Ensemble, "Black Violet" - May 2
Fifth House Ensemble, "Black Violet"
Sunday, May 2 · 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Tickets: $15 ($10 for seniors / students with I.D.)
Contact Box Office - (734) 995-4612
Continuing to pioneer the art of narrative
chamber music, Fifth House Ensemble collaborates with graphic novelist Ezra Claytan Daniels,
melding music, vivid art, imagery, and riveting narrative. The story
follows Violet, a young black house cat, who leaves her home facing
unimaginable dangers and forging unexpected friendships during one of
the most terrifying passages of London's history, the outbreak of the
Black Plague in the 17th century.
Watch the Trailer!
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Peter Silzer Helps Put Bible into Ambai Language
 Peter (A.A. 1970) and Sheryl Silzer returned to Indonesia in late March to celebrate the completion of the New Testament translation into the Ambai language. The Silzers worked with the Ambai community from 1977 - 1985 before passing the ministry over to another couple.
Peter stated, "It is a joy to see how the translated Scriptures have helped the local believers through the years and to see the printed New Testament available for the first time."
Peter and Sheryl returned to the U.S. in 1992 after 18 years in Indonesia and taught at Biola University in La Mirada, CA from 1992-2005. Peter is now an Associate Professor on Indonesian in Monterey, CA. Sheryl serves as an international cultural consultant for Wycliffe Bible Translators.
To contact Peter, e-mail PeteSilzer@aol.com
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"The Cardinal" Brought to Life by Kurt J. Kolka
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1-3 p.m.
Concordia University Bookstore
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 12-3 p.m.
Crossroads Bible, Book & Music
Cartoonist Kurt J. Kolka ('80 AA), an alumni of Concordia University Ann Arbor, will be at Crossroads Bible, Book & Music signing copies of his new Christian comic book, THE CARDINAL, based on both Concordia and Ann Arbor. The comic is written for people of all ages.
Kurt received his associate's degree in English from Concordia in 1980 before going on to complete his bachelor's degree in English at Anderson University in Indiana.
Crossroads Bible, Book & Music is located just south of exit 175 off I-94 in the Oak Valley Center. For more information, call (734) 662-6556.
Learn more at: http://www.thecardinal.org
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Mary (Rice) Haugen: Biologist & Product Developer
Mary (Rice) Haugen '02 is employed as a biologist and product developer in the living materials department at Carolina Biological Supply Co. in Burlington, North Carolina. Carolina is one of the major firms supplying biological materials across the USA and the world.
As part of her job, Mary puts together instructional videos for elementary and middle school science projects. Links for two videos are provided below.
Mary studied biology and art at CUAA.
How to Care for a Painted Lady Butterfly Culture - Video
How to Care for WOWBugs™ - Video
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Nick Williamson - Special Agent for Dept. of Energy
Nick Williamson ('08 ADP) received a job as a Special Agent/Criminal Investigator with
the US Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General in the
Technology Crimes Section which is located in Washington, DC. Williamson majored in criminal justice while at CUAA.
Prior to receiving the job, Nick completed the 13-week Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) located in Glynco, GA.
As a Special Agent with the US Dept. of Energy, Nick conducts criminal, civil, and administrative investigations where there is a nexus to the Dept. of Energy, or they have a direct interest in the matter such as they are the victim of the crime.
While in Michigan, Nick served as Deputy Sheriff for the Livingston County Sheriff's Department in Howell, for nearly 5 years. He held a variety of positions with the department, including Road Patrol Deputy, School Resource Officer at Pinckney High School, and was also assigned to the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigating crimes involving the online exploitation of children.
Nick now resides in Alexandria, Virginia, and is engaged to a 2008 graduate of Eastern Michigan University. His fiancee is working as a 9-12 grade Special Education Teacher with the Charles County, Maryland School District.
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Amanda Runey: An Update from Vietnam
Now in her second year as an English teacher in Vietnam, Amanda Runey ('08) can't stop talking about everything she's learned overseas. She brilliantly personifies the adage that to be a great teacher, one must first be a great student. She daily has to adapt to an environment that is completely different from the one she's used to in America. As she works as a teacher at Hanoi University of Technology, however, she admits that she doesn't want to be anywhere else: "I never thought a place halfway around the world would feel so much like home."
Says Runey, "Being in Vietnam has given me such a different perspective on what's worth getting worked up about and what's not. There's not much I can do if it's out of my control, and I'm finally learning not to worry about it!"
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Sarah (Johnston) Rozniak's "Run" On Display
Sarah (Johnston) Rozniak '08 has had work accepted into the "Action: Reaction Animating Spaces and Minds" exhibition at The Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington, KY.
Sarah graduated from Concordia University
Ann Arbor with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts focusing in photography
and art history.
"Run" is a segmented photograph, depicting a boy in dressed in blue chasing a red ball.
"Run" by Sarah Rozniak
February 2008, mixed media, 36"x17"x5"
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Anne Riddle Named Litchfield Superintendent
Anne Riddle ('09 MSEL) has been named the Superintendent (as well as the principal K-12) of Litchfield School District. Anne stated, "[Litchfield] is a beautiful district that is well worth saving and making successful."
Anne graduated in 2009 from the Master of Science in Educational Leadership program with a focus education administration.
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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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Researching a CUAA Women's Leadership Institute
 Professor of Communication Studies Glenda Waterman, Financial Aid Associate Pamela Schwartz, and students Jackie Walsh ('11) and Rachael Quinlan ('11) will be attending a Women's Leadership Institute (WLI) Conference, hosted by CU-Wisconsin from April 16-18.
The goal is to bring the Women's Leadership Institute to the CUAA campus. The link to the CUW's WLI site is www.wlicuw.org .
The mission of the WLI reads -
"The Women's Leadership Institute provides opportunities to grow in the unique gifts of leadership and character that God gives to women for service to Christ, the Church, and the world. Its programs equip women and men to work as colleagues in service and leadership in the Church, home, community, and workplace."
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Anthony Pratley: Football's Offensive Coordinator
Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) welcomes Anthony Pratley of Lexington Park, Maryland, as he assumes the role of offensive coordinator for the Cardinal football program. Pratley comes to CUAA from Leonardtown High School in Leonardtown, Maryland, where he has served as Head Football Coach for the Leonardtown Raiders since 2007.
Pratley is renowned for his expertise in the Pistol Spread Option (PSO) offense and has hosted clinics and produced videos highlighting this exciting style of play. More info about the PSO can be found at: http://www.pistolspreadoption.com.
Read more at: http://www.cuaa.edu/CUAANews/6052.html.
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Football H.C., Nathan Robbins, Hits the Circuit
Head football coach, Nathan Robbins, has just moved into his office, has recently hired his first assistant and signed his first recruit. But he has quickly established himself as a hot ticket on the speaker circuit as he has agreed to address two upcoming coaches clinics.
On Saturday, March 27 Robbins addressed the Michigan Youth Athletic Association at the Livonia Radisson Hotel. Robbins addressed the attendees and discussed two topics of importance to him: "Faith in Football" and the "Impact of Positive Coaching."
On April 19, Robbins will be a speaker at the South Lyon Coaches Clinic and will be formulating his topic during the next month.
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Rev. Penhallegon Takes STEPS to Congregations
 Assistant Professor of Religion, Rev. Philip Penhallegon regularly serves at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Milan as a vacancy pastor; however, on March 21, he did a pulpit exchange with Rev. Doug Adams of Emmanuel, Britton. While Pastor Adams spoke to the people in Milan about the Michigan District's "Future is Now" campaign, Rev. Penhallegon and Curtis Stephens, a pre-seminary student at CUAA, traveled to Britton to promote the CUAA STEPS program.
STEPS stands for Serving and Training Experiences for Pre-Seminary Students. Curtis is currently a STEPS student, assisting Rev. Penhallegon in Milan. Together they spoke to the adult Bible study about the STEPS program. Penhallegon shared his experiences with the various STEPS students whom he has had the privilege of mentoring over the past few years. Curtis shared his experiences from the three congregations he has had the opportunity to serve and observe. Afterward, Rev. Penhallegon led the Divine Service with assistance from Curtis.
More information about the STEPS program or the possibility of having a STEPS student serve in a congregation can be obtained by contacting Rev. Charles Schulz, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, at schulc@cuaa.edu or by calling 734-995-7384.
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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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