" They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. "
Luke 24:2-3
Happy Easter and Happy Spring! This is an exciting time of year as Christians and at Concordia University. Easter and spring is a time for new beginnings and excitement of what the future holds for us. For over 1,200 of our students, it will be the beginning of a new chapter in their lives as they graduate and join our 33,000 plus distinguished CUW alumni – You!

We are proud of our alumni and students. There are so many stories to tell and so many untold yet. We encourage you to review the articles below but also check out the CUW news blog and tell us your updates so we can share them in the alumni updates .

As you plan your spring and summer, we would love to see you back on campus. There are many opportunities and events for you, and we hope you will consider joining us and your fellow classmates and faculty. There is a listing of some events at the bottom of the page but many more are listed on the CUW events page .

As always, please let us know how we can serve you or if you are willing to serve our students or each other by having a profile on CUWConnect .

Serving Him and you,
 
Michelle "Mickie" Wagner '96
What it means to be a
Christian social worker
Take a look at this story , written by CUW student Anna Hagen as part of an essay contest open to all Concordia social work students. The contest asked students to articulate what it means to be a Christian social worker. We thought you might enjoy reading Anna's response.  
You are invited: Alumni reception at Newsroom Pub/Safe House
May 2
The registration deadline is April 28 for the May 2 networking reception at the Newsroom Pub, next to the Safe House in downtown Milwaukee. Join President Ferry in welcoming our newest graduates in this fun and iconic building. Hope to see you there! Click here for more information and to register.
Junior College Class of 1969 50th Reunion
May 17-18
There is still time to register for the Class of '69 reunion! The event is rapidly approaching and you should have received your invitation in the mail. Click here to register online, Your reunion committee is busy making final plans to make it an exciting and memorable time together.
CUW alum Zach Zehnder discusses Red Letter Challenge
Congratulations to 2004 alumnus Zach Zehnder, whose new book has become popular among congregations.  Red Letter Challenge  is a 40-day life-changing discipleship challenge. Since the January 2018 launch of The Red Letter Challenge, over 30,000 copies have been sold, and its popularity continues to escalate. Many congregations did the challenge during Lent, but it could be done anytime. To learn more, click here .
Concordia alumna’s expertise earns her prestigious Novartis lecture invite
The multi-billion-dollar-grossing Swiss drug company Novartis has taken note of a CUW physician assistant alumna’s expertise in the field of rheumatologic disorders. Earlier this year, Brittney Ohlrogge, a 2017 graduate, delivered a lecture in front of several dozen members of the Rheumatology Nurses Society at the annual Pacific Coast Rheumatology Forum during an evening symposium that was sponsored by Novartis. Read more about this incredible alumna here .
Take me out to the
Chinooks ballgame
The schedule is out and we are ready for a summer of baseball! Join us at one of our alumni events at Kapco Park on Concordia’s campus. Enjoy a fun night of fellowship, food, and refreshments with fellow alumni and faculty. Alumni receive special ticket package pricing. For more information, click here . See a list of the games below in the "Opportunities to Participate" section.
Save the date for the SOP
Genesis 5 year class reunion
June 28-29
Attention School of Pharmacy Genesis Class of 2014! Mark your calendars for June 28-29. Plans are underway to celebrate five years since your graduation. The reunion will kick off with a reception, which will allow you to reconnect with your classmates as well as your professors. It will continue with CE opportunities and dinner at Milwaukee Public Market. Watch for your invitation in the mail. Until then, for more information, click here .
FVTC and Concordia University team up for bachelor's program
Fox Valley Tech College and CUW have teamed up for a new bachelor's program in the construction trade. Click here to watch news coverage about this exciting development. Click here to learn specific details about the program.
CUW partners with community
to stop bullying

More than 250 elementary, middle and high school students from parochial and public area schools recently participated in a moving anti-bullying conference and story slam at CUW. The goal of the conference was for these students to showcase what they learned from CUW faculty and students about bullying and affirmations. The event was the culmination of a year of planning by a task force led by Concordia faculty, Psychology students, and Psychologists from the Wisconsin Psychological Association. Click here to read more.
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