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July 2016
Dear Concordia Alumna/us,
 
Thank you to all of you who responded to the Alumni Attitude Survey!  We had over 500 people complete the survey, which reflects an 11% participation rate from all alumni who are reachable by email.  By all standards, that is an excellent number!  We are in the process of analyzing the results and will have more to share as campus stakeholders make important decisions about the future work of alumni relations at CUAA.  Thirteen happy alumni received Amazon gift cards in our survey drawing.  We are excited to learn about ways to serve you better!
  
In His Service,
  
Laura
Laura Thomas
Director of Donor Relations
 LCMS Convention All Concordia Social
Tuesday, July 12th 6:00 - 7:30pm 
Join alumni from all ten Concordias at a joint alumni reception in the downtown Milwaukee Hyatt VUE restaurant. This event is open to all CUAA alumni and especially the ones who will be attending or volunteering for the LCMS National convention.  You will be able to enjoy the view of the Milwaukee skyline from the VUE. Connect with individuals from all over the country as over 2,000 delegates arrive in Milwaukee. 
Click here for information on the convention.
We hope to see you at the VUE!
 
National Youth Gathering New Orleans
CUAA Alumni Reception - July 18th   
Going to be attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA, July 16th-20th?

If so, take a break from the Conference and come join CUAA and CUW at Mulate's - The Original Cajun Restaurant on Monday, July 18th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Network and socialize with other CUAA/CUW alumni while enjoying some great original cajun food. (Located across the street from the convention center.)
 
Click Here to let us and other alumni know you will be there.
201 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130
 

 Celebrating 50 Years of Blessings
The Concordia Lutheran Junior College Class of 1966 celebrated their 50th reunion during commencement weekend on May 14-15th, 2016.  Twenty-eight members of the class traveled from locations in Michigan, both coasts and several states.  Attendees enjoyed a campus tour, a beautiful chapel service planned by class pastors, a reminiscing session led by several classmates, a reception at the Manor, a class breakfast and medal ceremony in the morning and recognition and prayers at the baccalaureate service.  The Class of 1966 Gift will appear soon on campus - new red and black benches and a special seating area near our welcome center.  Thank you to our reunion committee members Natalie (Fischer) Drews, Rev. Bob Hoehner, Rick Krach, Jim Kroemer, Rev. Gerry Matzke, Rev. Gil Meilaender, Gary Priskorn, Pam (Florian) Priskorn, and Susan (Vajda) Raedeke.
On the Move at CUAA 

Dr. Sandra J. Harris
Campus Dean of the School of Education
Dr. Harris has been selected as the new Campus Dean of the School of Education at Concordia University Ann Arbor.  She is succeeding Dr. Harv Schmit, who retired at the end of the fiscal year.  She was recently the Center Director for Accelerated Learning Programs at CUAA.  Her background includes 30+ years in public education as a teacher, building administrator, central office administrator, and Superintendent. 
Dr. Georgia Kreiger
Director of Academic Operations
Dr. Kreiger, currently Associate Professor of English, has agreed to take the administrative responsibility of the Academic Office on the Ann Arbor campus, effective July 1, 2016.  She is succeeding Dr. Kelsi Anderson, who left our community in late June for the mild climes of Nebraska.  Dr. Kreiger has been part of the Concordia community for four years.  She will be responsible for directing the Academic support services on the Ann Arbor campus and coordinating (with the campus deans and faculty) the academic efforts.


2016 School of Education Summer Institute Workshops
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Looking for a good source for professional development during the summer?  CUAA has the professionals and the development all lined up for you!  Running from July 11 - 22 on campus, one-day workshops focus on classroom strategies; standards, assessment, and evaluation; science and technology; and writing and literacy.  Registration and fee required.  More information
 
*Save the Date*
 
National LEA Convention
Alumni Reception
Friday, October 14, 2016
Immanuel Lutheran Church
2 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Calling a different kind of Homecoming King and Queen
We need champions for Alumni Homecoming planning - will you be the King or Queen for CUAA this year?  There are crowns and court positions available and planning must start so that we can get the word out and have a good crowd.  Homecoming is Saturday, September 24th.  If you're willing to serve, call or email Laura Thomas at (734) 995-7318 for more details.

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Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.  As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.  And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.  I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
John 17: 17-21

Contact:
Laura Thomas, Director of Donor Relations
4090 Geddes Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105 | 734.995.7318