Come join in on the family fun of the Lake Moon Festival on Concordia University Wisconsin's campus! This FREE festival runs from 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9th, and offers the following:

A challenging 5k race with a stunning lakefront view
A plein air painting contest with divisions for students and for amateurs/professionals, as well as a fun version for kids
Music from local talent including American Idol's Naima Adedapo, I'm Not A Pilot, Zach Pietrini and The Broken Bones, and Painted Caves
Environmental activities such as building your own raised bed garden, visiting the environmental center, and touring the bluff
Fun opportunities, including enjoying a yacht parade, building and flying kites, and relaxing by a bonfire

For more information, visit the Lake Moon Festival website.

New Leaders Join CUW

Dr. Sharon Chappy - School of Nursing Dean
CUW welcomes Dr. Sharon Chappy as the new School of Nursing Dean. Starting August 1st as the Chief Nursing Officer of the University, Dr. Chappy will provide leadership for all academic programs within nursing, including graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs. "I was attracted to Concordia because of its very strong nursing program and the excellent reputation of the University, the School of Nursing and its graduates," said Chappy. "I was ready to move my career to the next level and Concordia's Core Values match my personal and professional beliefs." More information about the School of Nursing is available on the website.

Dr. Sarah Holtan - Vice President of Student Life
Dr. Holtan is not new to CUW but was recently promoted from her current position as Dean of Students to Vice President of Student Life. Dr. Holtan has been with the University since 2001, and has served in various positions, including teaching in the Communication Department. "It's a blessing for me to be able to serve the students at CUW," said Dr. Holtan. "I've cherished the different roles I've held here - student, teacher, staff member - and look forward to tackling this new position."

Gretchen Jameson - Vice President of Strategy, Culture, and External Relations
Ms. Jameson joins CUW in the newly created position of Vice President of Strategy, Culture, and External Relations. The primary function of this new role, which serves both Concordia University Wisconsin and Concordia University Ann Arbor, will be to directly support the vision of President Ferry by leading the strategic experience and broadening the value both internally and externally of both universities.

Read more about these new leaders:
Sharon Chappy
Sarah Holtan
Gretchen Jameson

32nd Annual Falcon Day
Golf Classic

Join us on Monday, September 15th, at the River Club of Mequon for our 32nd Annual Falcon Day Golf Classic. The cost is $225 per golfer and includes an entry gift, lunch, green fees, golf cart, refreshments on the course, a sit-down dinner and golf prizes. Sponsorship opportunities range from $200 through $5,000 and include unique benefits. The Golf Classic is a scramble tournament with a putting contest, team prizes, ladies prizes and special hole event prizes. All proceeds go toward the Friends of Concordia Student Scholarship Endowment.

Extend Your Learning Through the Concordia Bible Institute

Concordia Bible Institute is pleased to offer the following events this fall: a series of six "In-Depth Bible Studies," a one-day "Bible Seminar" with Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, and its fourth annual "Hymn Fest." For more information on these wonderful opportunities, please visit their website.

CUW Accelerated Programs -
Career Nights

Each of our 10 Accelerated Learning Centers will be hosting a Career Night on Tuesday, August 12th, at 6pm to help individuals learn more about how they can invest in their future and expand their career opportunities. Topics include personal branding, using your degree to get promoted, getting noticed online with key words, and resume writing.

We invite you to attend any of the FREE workshops. Bring a friend! Open to the public!

For specific topics, locations and to register, visit the website.

Bible Verse to Ponder...

Romans 12:6-8

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.