"...but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
Happy New Year!

Did you make any New Year resolutions or refocus your goals and priorities? When we put our hope in the Lord, He will renew our strength. Last month, more than 500 students finished their degree from CUW and joined the rest of our prestigious alumni. As our newly graduated alumni are beginning their new careers or looking to advance their careers, we can be a resource for them and to each other. Please review the opportunities below to celebrate our alumni, to reconnect with each other, to share your story, and to refer future Concordians.

Wishing you God’s guidance and blessings for 2019,
 
Michelle "Mickie" Wagner '96
Class of 1969 50th Reunion
 May 17-18
Class of 1969, you should have received a "Save the Date" postcard to celebrate the your 50th reunion. Please click  here to complete the reunion survey. This allows us to track your willingness to serve on the committee as well as if you plan to attend the reunion.
WorkForce Career Fair
February 19
Are you looking for a new job? Then stop by the WorkForce Career and Internship Fair from 3 to 7 pm on February 19 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center in Milwaukee. The fair is only open to alumni and students from Wisconsin's private universities. Click here for more information.
Alumni Social and Bucks Game
 March 17
You are invited to see the Bucks take on the Philadelphia 76er's. Start the festivities with a FREE pre-game reception from
noon - 2 pm at Buck Bradley's Saloon & Eatery on Old World Third Street. Then walk over to the new Firserv Forum for an exciting game of basketball. Reduced price tickets are available for $33 and $79. Click  here  to find out how you can register for just the game, just the social, or for both. Game tickets are limited, so don't delay.
What Have You Been Up to Lately?
Did you get married or give birth to a child? Did you receive a big promotion or travel the world? We want to know! Please click here to provide an update, which could appear on our website or in our magazine. 
Alumnae Receive CUW Awards
CUW honored two alumnae during fall commencement with Master Educator Awards, recognizing their dedication, excellence and a love for learning in LCMS education. Joy Yurk (1990), a seventh grade teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School in Grafton, received the elementary/middle school level award. Sarah Crowder (2000), a middle and high school theology teacher at Faith Lutheran School in Las Vegas, was presented the same award for secondary education. More than 500 graduated last month. Click here to read more.
Alumna One of Only Eight Geriatric ER Directors in the Nation
Aurora Sheboygan is one of only eight geriatric emergency rooms in the nation, and a CUW alumna is head of it.
Amber (Burtard) Koll (2015) stepped into the role as medical director of the recently accredited geriatric ER. Of the eight geriatric ER directors in the nation, she’s the only one who is a physician assistant. To read more, click here .
Annual CIT and Alumni Social
January 25-26
Join us for the 68th annual Concordia Invitational Tournament January 25-26 on the Ann Arbor campus. Alumni from all four Concordias--Wisconsin, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Nebraska-- are invited. Take a break from the basketball action to enjoy a complimentary drink, appetizers, and the company of old and new friends from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, January 26, at The Manor on the CUAA campus. Register for the social  here . Find all the tournament and ticket information  here .
CUW On the Road in Florida
February 25-28
Concordia University will be coming to several cities in Florida in February to meet with alumni and friends of the university. These small group conversation sessions about Christian education will include a meal and a special gift of thanks for all participants. Space is limited. Please call or email Cori for more information at 262-243-4541 or corinne.guerin@cuw.edu.

The schedule is as follows:
  • Bonita Springs – 7:30 am, Feb. 25
  • Naples – 11:30 am, Feb. 25
  • Marco Island – 5:30 pm, Feb. 25
  • Sarasota - 7:30 am, Feb. 26
  • Punta Gorda – 11:30 am, Feb. 26
  • Fort Myers – 5:30 pm, Feb. 26
  • Ocala – 7:30 am, Feb. 27
  • The Villages – 11:30 am, Feb. 27
  • Orlando – 5:30 pm, Feb. 27
  • Lakeland 7:30 am, Feb. 28
  • Tampa 11:30 am, Feb. 28
  • St. Petersburg 5:30 pm, Feb. 28
Know Anyone Who Wants to Follow in Your Footsteps?
Visit Days are wonderful opportunities for potential students to tour campus and get a feel for the Concordia experience. We have several types of opportunities available:
  • Athlete Visit Day -- Feb. 22
  • High School Junior Visit Days -- March 29 and April 13
  • Personalized Visits -- Monday through Thursday by appointment
To learn more about Visit Days, click here.
To learn about the Luther Promise Scholarship, click here.
Have You Seen Campus Lately?
If not, feel free to contact the alumni office to arrange a visit. Email us at alumni@cuw.edu or call 262-243-2008. If you can't make it to campus, take a virtual tour online by clicking here .
Opportunities to Participate!
Click on the links for more information on the events.
Stay Connected
Michelle "Mickie" Wagner
Director of Alumni Relations
12800 N Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097
262-243-2008