"For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land." Song of Solomon 2:11 -12
Most of our CUW students are off this week on spring break to get refreshed and renewed by either going home, serving on a mission trip, or taking a needed break. The weather is also starting to turn into spring, bringing the feeling of renewal. Spring also means the return of our perennial flowers and a time to reconnect with friends. We have many events where former classmates will be able to connect with each other to renew and refresh their friendships. There will also be opportunities for you to help encourage new graduates or potential families in their new beginnings. Please review the information below and email me with ideas of how we can serve you.

Serving Him and you,
 
Michelle "Mickie" Wagner '96
Concordia Sunday in Oviedo, Florida
 April 7
You are invited to join us April 7 for "Concordia Sunday," featuring Rev. Dr. Patrick T. Ferry as the guest preacher. Worship services will take place at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Oviedo, Florida, at 8, 9:30, and 11 am. Lunch will follow the 11 am service. RSVP is required. Please click  here for more information and to register. This is a joint CUW and CUAA alumni event.
Business Scholars Alumni Event
 April 16
The Business Scholars Association would like to honor our remarkable alumni with a night of connection by bringing past and current scholars together. Christine Specht, president and CEO of Cousins Submarines as well as CUW Foundation chairperson, will present our feature lecture. Please register no later than Tuesday, April 9. Contact Mickie Wagner at 262-243-2008 or via email at alumni@cuw.edu with any questions you might have.
Class of 1969 50th Reunion
May 17-18
Class of '69 your reunion is just two months away. Make sure to check your mail for your invitation with all the details or click here to register online and to book your hotel. Your reunion committee is busy making final plans to make it an exciting and memorable time together.
Annual Waterpark Weekend
May 3-5
Last call to register for the ever-popular Waterpark Weekend at the Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. Deadline to register is April 3 or until our room block is full. Rooms are only $119.99 per night (plus taxes and resort fees) for four guests. There is an extra charge for additional guests. Saturday night stays require 2-night minimum. To obtain the discount code for our block of rooms, call 262-243-2008.
Anxiety-Relieving Coffee Creamer and Cocoa
Coffee creamer and hot cocoa that can relieve stress? Yes! And one CUW professor gets the credit. Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Ofori is a pharmacy fellow and adjunct professor at CUW. He had the idea for the creamer and cocoa from asking people how they wanted to take medicine. Read more here .
A look inside: The Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
If you have been on campus lately, you've watched our new building go up from the outside. Now take a first look at The Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center from the inside. Click here for photos and a short video.
' Hats Off to You' Alumni Reception
May 2
Welcome our newest alumni from the Class of 2019 on May 2, from 5:30 to 8 pm, at the Newsroom Pub in downtown Milwaukee. Tickets for alumni are $10 and include food and a drink. Click here for more information and to register.
Dementia Discussed on Campus
March 27

Join former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber as he shares lessons from his decade-plus journey as a caregiver for his wife, Elaine, who lives with Alzheimer's disease. Click here to read more.

In related news, Daniel Sem, dean of the Batterman School of Business, is the lead researcher of a project that is examining a “stripped-down” estrogen molecule that has proven effective in improving memory in a model system for treating dementia in post-menopausal women. Read more here .
Concordians Helping Concordians-CUW Connect has New Look
Concordia University's alumni platform, CUW Connect, has a new look and new features. We encourage you to check it out, including the updated job board. Not connected yet? it is easy to create a profile through LinkedIn, Facebook, or email. Click here to get started or to check out the updated CUW Connect.
Opportunities to Participate!
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Stay Connected
Michelle "Mickie" Wagner
Director of Alumni Relations
12800 N Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097
262-243-2008