“We love because He first loved us.”
-- 1 John 4:19
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Dear friends,
Let us love one another, for love comes from God. The entire passage from 1 John 4:7-21 explains God’s eternal love for us and our ability to love one another because He lives in us and His love is made complete in us. God is LOVE and this love binds us together in Christ.
Do you remember the first time you visited campus? For so many of us, that visit was all we needed to enroll! We need your help to invite high school students to attend our Concordia Youth Gathering (CYG) Friday, April 22. High school youth will grow in their faith, worship the Lord, learn more about CUAA, and have fun! Keep scrolling for details, or head directly to the CYG registration page.
Update: Special thanks to Tim Hetzner (’76) who saw last month’s story about Dr. Oleg Ivanets and provided immediate assistance through Lutheran Church Charities to help evacuate Dr. Ivanets’s parents from Ukraine to a safe location in Poland. They are currently awaiting visas, and hope to be reunited soon. We continue to pray. Thank you, LORD, for Your gift of eternal LOVE!
God’s blessings,
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Linda (Schramke) Sproul ‘92
Director of Donor and Alumni Relations
(734) 995-7491
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CUAA to celebrate completion of OTDe and DPT
remodel with open house
April 27
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A brand-new space for two brand-new programs! The North Building remodel is nearing completion, just in time for an open house to celebrate the makeover, as well as the launch of CUAA’s first-ever doctorate programs: the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTDe) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees. Workers tackled more than 7,300 square feet to create an intentionally and expertly designed shared space for future occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) students. To learn more, click here.
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Live theater is back at CUAA with 'The Sound of Music'
April 7-10
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Mark your calendars! We are excited to bring you live, musical theater -- the first time since the pandemic began! Tickets are now on sale for CUAA's production of "The Sound of Music," which will run April 7-9 at 7 p.m. and April 10 at 2 p.m. Click here for more information and to get tickets.
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CUAA choir and band spring break music tour in Florida recap |
The music department teamed up for tour last month, visiting St. Paul, Lakeland; Holy Cross, Lake Mary; St. Paul, Boca Raton; and St. Michael, Fort Myers. The mission of the tour was to share the Gospel through music, develop musical artistry and confidence through performing, and recruit prospective students. Music department students also enjoyed a day at Universal in Orlando. It was great fun meeting up with alumni and emeriti faculty along the way!
Click here if you’d like to view the CUAA Choir and Band Home Concert on
March 10, 2022. Don’t have time to listen to the whole concert? Check out the orchestra piece based on “Praise to The LORD, The Almighty,” beginning at 22:15. And don’t miss the choir singing a powerful African song, “Indodana,” beginning at 30:28.
Indodana translation:
Ngob’umthatile eh umtwana wakho (You took Your own Son)
Uhlale nathi hololo helele (Who lived amongst us)
(Repeat)
Indodana ka Nkulunkulu (The Son of God)
Bayi’bethelela hololo helele (Was crucified + [A wordless expression of grief/ a wail])
(Repeat)
Oh Baba!, Baba, Baba Yehova! (Oh Father, Jehovah!)
Baba, hololo, helele (Father! [wailing]) (Repeat)
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You are invited to the annual Alumni Legacy Meet
April 30
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All cross country and track & field alumni are invited to join us for our second annual Alumni Legacy Meet Saturday, April 30, at the Thunder Sports Complex on campus. Join us to cheer on the current team and for a chance to compete unattached in the meet. The schedule is as follows:
Event Schedule
- 10:30am - Registration & Snacks
- 11:00am - Program Start
- Group Welcome & Prayer
- Senior Appreciation for current student-athletes
- Group Photo
- Kids Fun Run
- 12:00pm - Field Events Begin
- 1:00pm Track start
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To register for the Legacy event, click here. For those interested, please also register to compete in the meet here and bring $10 in cash or a check made out to Concordia University Ann Arbor Track & Field. Note that hammer and discus will take place Friday, April 29, 2022 at 1pm.
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Night of fun at the ballpark, thanks to alumna sponsor
June 30
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Join us June 30 for our first Concordia Night at Dow Diamond in Midland, MI (Great Lakes Loons). This event is made possible by CUAA alumna Katrina Kaschinske, financial advisor for Thrivent Financial. Tickets for this night of family fun, Christian fellowship, food and fireworks will be available next month. Questions? Please contact John Richert, director of Donor Relations, at 734-751-7545. Thank you, Katrina!
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Let's explore the Manor basement! |
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Like in some old fantasy novel, did you know the Manor has a secret bookshelf hidden passageway? Truly, it’s like something out of a scary old movie: A secret doorway, built almost invisibly into a bookshelf, that leads to a lower level filled with mystery and grandeur! Click here to read more and take a look inside.
Ways to give to the Earhart Manor Endowment:
• Mail a check payable to CUAA with “Earhart Manor Endowment” on the memo line, to this address: OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT, 4090 GEDDES ROAD,
ANN ARBOR, MI 48105
• Give online with a one time or recurring gift at cuaa.edu/give, select “Endowment,” and include “Earhart Manor Endowment” on the special instructions line.
• Call (734) 995-7317 to speak with a gift assistant to make your gift, or to arrange a manor tour.
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The importance of de-escalation on the sidelines |
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In his 35 years as a head athletic trainer at the D1 level, Tim Neal saw his fair share of poor performance on the sidelines. Emotions in the heat of the moment can quickly turn toxic, especially within the competitive arena. Neal is the former head athletic trainer for Syracuse University and currently serves as an instructor and department chair for CUAA’s athletic training program. Throughout his career, he has carved out a name for himself as a leader in the field, having served as a nationally recognized expert voice on matters pertaining to concussion assessment and emergency preparedness.
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Scholarship opportunities available for pre-sem students |
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Do you know anyone who wants to be a pre-sem student at your alma mater? Now is the time to apply. CUAA offers a wide variety of substantial scholarships to pre-seminary students, including competitive full-tuition scholarships. Click here to read more.
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Alumni Ambassadors
Please invite high schoolers to Concordia Youth Gathering
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CUAA is excited to bring back the Concordia Youth Gathering (CYG) for high school students. This special event will be hosted on campus and will give attendees an opportunity to grow in their faith, worship the Lord, learn more about CUAA, and have fun! The event will take place on Friday, April 22, from 2 pm to 8 pm. Attendees have the ability to register with their youth group or as individuals.
High school students interested in learning more about Concordia’s church work programs will have the opportunity to connect with students and faculty in those areas, and learn more about the scholarships available. Registration includes dinner, CUAA t-shirt, and s’mores.
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Final Thought from
Campus Pastor Randy Duncan
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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: Right now, you are tired. Rest assured, God is not.
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Date: April 7-10
Location: Black Box Theatre, campus
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Date: April 27
Location: North Building, campus
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Date: April 30
Location: Thunder Sports Complex, campus
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Date: May 11
Location: CUAA campus
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Date: June 30
Location: Midland, MI
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Date: August 6-7
Location: campus
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