| Alumni Newsletter | December 2014 |
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This is a very busy time of year for everyone. Here at Concordia University Wisconsin, the hallways actually have become quieter. The students have finished their final exams; most of them have gone home to celebrate Christmas with their families. Over 600 are also celebrating their graduation.
In this season of advent, as Christians we rejoice in the celebration of our Lord and Savior's arrival. In the craziness of the season I pray that you have time to slow down, enjoy your family and rejoice in the true reason for the season. O come, O come, Emmanuel!
The New Year will bring in some new events and programs for our alumni. We are excited about the changes and encourage you to stay tuned. Please feel free to contact us with suggestions for alumni engagement and continued professional and personal growth.
Wishing you a very blessed Christmas and Joyous 2015,
Michelle "Mickie" Wagner
Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
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CUW Distinguished Alumnus Award
 On December 13 Rev. Kenneth Klaus was presented with the Concordia University Wisconsin Distinguished Alumnus Award by President Ferry. Rev. Klaus also was the commencement speaker for the fall semester ceremony. As an alumnus, Rev. Klaus was one of our six-year students, having attended Concordia High School and then graduating from Concordia Junior College in 1968. Currently he resides in St. Louis, Missouri and is Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour® radio program. He also served as a parish pastor for 28 years. Congratulations Rev. Klaus and thank you for your dedicated service to the Lord. Click here to read Rev. Kenneth Klaus' bio. |
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Congratulations & Welcome to our New CUW Alumni!
Over 600 students completed their graduate or undergraduate degree from Concordia University Wisconsin this December. Families, faculty and staff gathered in the Buuck Field House to celebrate with the students for the commencement ceremony on December 13th. The student speaker, Katelyn Shields inspired those in attendance with her thoughtful speech. Ms. Shields is a History/Secondary Education graduate and will be teaching at First Immanuel in Cedarburg. In addition to the Distinguished Alumnus Award presented to Rev. Klaus, Mr. Craig Schaubs received the Lawrence E. Sohn Master Educator Award and Mr. Michael Grupe received the James J. Juergensen Master Educator Award. For a glimpse of the ceremony and the graduates visit the alumni Facebook page.
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Giving Back
 We are very blessed at Concordia University Wisconsin to have generous students, faculty and staff. During this season of giving, one of the ways the Concordia community gave back was through an Angel Tree. Campus Ministry organized and collected 260 gifts and delivered them to children of St. Martini Lutheran School. A second initiative has become tradition for the students, faculty, and staff in the School of Health Professions to "adopt" a classroom from the Next Door Foundation. This year, through the donations of many, 134 children were given a Christmas gift. These are just two of the many ways the Concordia community lives out our mission. |
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CIT in Ann Arbor January 30-31
Here is your chance to visit our Ann Arbor  campus and show your Falcon spirit by joining us at the Concordia Invitational Tournament. Help the CUW Pep band and students cheer on the CUW women's and men's teams as we take on three other Concordia basketball teams. To be geared up with CUW spirit wear, visit CUW book store website.
Visit the Concordia Ann Arbor website for more information on hotels, locations, schedule, and ticket reservations. We hope to see you there! |
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Alumni News & Events
 What is new with you? Whether you have a new job, received an award or promotion, became engaged or married, had a child, served on a mission trip, traveled to exotic places where we all would like to go or know of someone who is now with their Heavenly Father, please share it with us. Your updates will go on the Alumni News & Events webpage and be listed in the Concordian. The deadline for the next Concordian is January 5th. Please submit your information to alumni@cuw.edu or complete this form. The CUW website is currently being updated, so we ask for your patience if your information is not posted in a timely manner. |
