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June 2024

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:

The old has gone, the new is here!" 

2 Corinthians 5:17

Photo courtesy of Rev. Randy Duncan

Dear Concordia alumni,


God’s grace and peace to you as we step into June and the season of summer. Campus is more quiet than other seasons of the year, but it has been a busy past few weeks at your alma mater. Starting with many commencement festivities in early May and ending with our first Cardinal Connection Day for incoming students and families, the sidewalks have been busy! Between celebrating students who will now fulfill the mission, and welcoming new students into our family, we also hosted the LCMS Theology Professors Conference for multiple days. The faculties of our LCMS seminaries and the theology faculties of our Concordia University System (CUS) schools gathered at CUAA for times of learning, worship, study, and meaningful conversation. What a blessing and honor for us to host them at such a beautiful time of the year!


As our graduates step into new seasons of life, I want to share with all of you that I am also stepping into a new season of ministry. For the past 11 years, it has been an honor and joy to serve on the Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor team. It is truly amazing to have witnessed and been a part of what God has done in our midst. I will be forever grateful for the privilege of walking with our students and serving alongside gifted Christian colleagues. Even so, we believe God is leading us to a new season and new ministry in a new place.


I have accepted a role on the Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP) team, serving as Senior Development and Church Relations Officer. Due to the nature of this transition, I will conclude my service to CUWAA on June 4, 2024.


Your love and support for your alma mater is evident everyday through your gracious kindness, many prayers, and ongoing generosity. Please continue to engage in the Kingdom work at CUAA. Since 1963, the motto of CUAA has remained the same: Christ First in Everything. Please know that my prayers and love for God’s work in this place will remain, even as I serve Christ in a new way.


Many blessings in Jesus,

REV. DR. RYAN PETERSON

Vice President of External Relations

A night at the Great Lakes Loons

Alumni, parents, & friends are invited for a night with the Great Lakes Loons vs. the Quad Cities River Bandits. RSVP by June 6.

We cannot thank you enough for Giving Day!

Thank you to all of our donors who helped us surpass our goal during our 2024 Day of Giving. Because of you, we raised a record amount of $69,165.

Concordia names new VP of Advancement

CUWAA welcomes Jennifer J. Benanti as its new vice president of advancement. She brings more than a dozen years of experience overseeing advancement and development operations for organizations in the higher education, health care, arts, and nonprofit realms.

Athletic Director Lonnie Pries named WHAC Athletic Director of the Year

Lonnie Pries was voted by his peers as the 2023-24 Terry Bocian Athletics Director of the Year honor for the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC). This is the first such honor for Pries and he becomes the first Concordia AD to win the award.

Concordia hosts LCMS Theology Professors Conference

CUAA is thrilled to have welcomed distinguished theology professors to campus for the biennial LCMS Theology Professors Conference.

Calling all class of 1984 members!

This reunion event on June 28 will provide ample opportunities for fellowship, reminiscing, and sharing. 

Calling all class of 1974 members!

Mark your calendars for a two-day reunion event! Friday, August 2. and Saturday, August 3.

Reminder: Bookmark website for updates and information

Don't forget to check this website -- www.cuaa.edu/future -- for periodic updates from the university regarding the future of CUAA. The website also includes a feedback form.

Final Thought from Campus Pastor Randy Duncan

"When people praise you, don’t let it go to your head. When they criticize you, don’t let it get to your heart."

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