Blest Be the Tie that Binds!

August 2021

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

-- Galatians 3:28

Dear fellow alumni:

“Blest be the tie that binds

our hearts in Christian love;

the fellowship of kindred minds

is like to that above.”

This familiar hymn verse reminds us that as alumni, we have a special tie that binds us together across all decades - our Christian faith and love! Even after 50 years, this tie remains strong. We are looking forward to welcoming 111 alumni and guests on campus this weekend for the CLJC Classes of 1970 and 1971 50^th reunion. The committee has planned a wonderful event for their classmates to renew, remember, and remain in Christ - The tie that binds.

Think back to your first year as a student - were you nervous, excited, or both? Dorm move-in days are already happening and it’s great to see all the enthusiasm! Please pray for our incoming and returning students as our fall semester begins at the end of the month.

May God bless and strengthen our tie to Him and to each other!

Linda (Schramke) Sproul ‘92

Director of Donor and Alumni Relations

(734) 995-7491

linda.sproul@cuaa.edu

P.S. SAVE THE DATE for Homecoming on Saturday, October 9.

Keep up-to-date on the latest by visiting our Concordia Newsroom!

The Boar's Head Festival returns this year!

December 3-5

We can't wait to see you all again in December at the Boar's Head Festival! Ticket sales and rehearsal information is yet to come, but we wanted to give you dates and times so you could mark your calendar! Not sure what the Boar's Head Festival is, click here to learn more.

Concordia approved to launch CNA licensure program

Have you ever wanted to become a CNA? Maybe this is your sign. Concordia plans to begin offering courses for its new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure program this month. The three-week, in-person program consists of content instruction, patient skills training and practice, and demonstration of those skills through a clinical experience. For more information, click here.

‘All-Surpassing Savior’ declared as 2021-22 academic theme

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed." 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Each year, a group of students gather to decide the academic theme for the following school year. CUAA is excited to announce the 2020-21 academic theme: All-Surpassing Savior. The theme is inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, recognizing how Jesus’ power is all-surpassing because He is an all-surpassing Savior. Read more here.

Future church workers on campus for Trinity Time

This year, 17 high school students were joined by current CUAA students and faculty for a full day of events, conversation, and worship during Trinity Time. We are grateful that we are able to make an uncommon impact, with the help of our supporters, on high school students who want to learn more about working in the church. These young men and women will go forward to make an impact on many through their faith and hard work. To read more about Trinity Time, click here.

CUAA launches master’s in digital humanities program

Concordia University is starting a master's in digital humanities this fall. Among those embarking on this new course of study is Jacob Culp (’21), a graduate of our mass communications program. We asked him to tell us a little bit about himself and what he’s looking forward to experiencing as things get underway in the fall. Learn more about the program, and read why Jacob chose to pursue a digital humanities degree.

Photo: Jacob Culp is one of the members of the inaugural cohort for the master's in digital humanities launching this fall.

Christmas in July continues in August

We know it's August, but our cross country and track teams are still running a Christmas in July fundraiser through August 15. Purchase this sweatshirt for $27 to help raise funds for our student-athletes. Click here to order and for more information.

CUAA makes a splash at Big Ticket Festival

The Big Ticket Festival, an annual outdoor Christian music festival, was recently held in Gaylord, MI. CUAA served as the premiere sponsor of the event, where staff and students hosted a tent for conversations and prayers with attendees. To learn more, click here.

Photo: Alex Elliot (left) along with staff members Randy Duncan, Ryan Peterson, and Meg Hewitt share excitement back stage.

Now is a great time to get an MBA

The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), which represents top graduate business schools, is reporting that more than 90 percent of recruiters say their firm plans to hire MBA graduates this year. These reports are predicting a strong outlook for MBA graduates for the next five years. To learn more, click here.

Alumni Attitude Survey results in

Thank you for your responses, alumni! We are excited that more than 91 percent of you described your overall opinion of Concordia as good or excellent, and 90 percent of you have promoted CUWAA to others. That means you value the Christian education you received here and encourage others to check us out! We are grateful for you and all you do to live uncommon and strengthen our mission. Please keep an eye on the Alumni Newsletter in the months ahead as we take a closer look at the data and share more insights. Go, Cardinals!

Final Thought from

Campus Pastor Randy Duncan

Each morning during the school year, our campus pastor, Randy Duncan, sends out an email full of inspirational thoughts, concepts to ponder, scripture, and prayer requests. We thought we would share some of his thoughts with you each month for us to contemplate.

Final thought: God is working on your behalf. Heaven is holding conversations about you. Angels have been assigned. Be at peace.