Good to see you!

August 2021

School of Business alumni, faculty and staff cheer on their favorite team during a recent night out at the ballpark.

The 2021-22 academic year theme is "Shaped with Purpose."

"But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand."

Isaiah 64:8

Dear fellow alumni,

This summer we hosted several events where alumni had the opportunity to come together to see classmates they may not have seen in many years. The common bond of being part of the Concordia family never changes and it is that common bond that brings us together and keeps us connected. It’s a real pleasure to see that excitement, share in the laughter and hear about your favorite memories at these events. Thanks for coming!

We are thankful for the great response to these events. Even the night at the Madison Mallards, after a torrential downpour, made for a very pleasant evening of mini reunions as people shared and reminisced during the homerun derby provided when the game was postponed!

The baseball games sponsored at our own Kapco Park produced great opportunities to visit old and new friends. Including our outing in Madison, we hosted more than 300 alumni, family and friends at these events! Thanks to everyone who helped make them possible, and for the many alumni and their families who came out to the games to join in the fun!

With these memories still fresh in your minds, please pray for the returning students as the fall semester is about to begin. They will soon return to class and, no doubt, create new Concordia memories much like yours. Thank you for supporting the next generation of Concordia students!

God’s peace be yours,

Greg Witto '94

Director of Alumni and Parent Relations

Grateful for your support as fiscal year ends

THANK YOU! for the generous donations of so many fans and friends of the Concordia Athletics program. During the last year, donations for Concordia sports programs increased by more than 150 percent. A new giving platform was introduced and donors stepped up to the plate to use it. This substantial increase helped meet the need for new, updated equipment and supplies.

Play golf to support our students

September 20

Join us for an enjoyable day of golf and networking while supporting our uncommon students! All funds raised at this annual event support student scholarships. The President's Golf Classic will take place on Monday, September 20, at the West Bend Country Club and will include a networking reception with heavy appetizers and a silent auction. To learn more, register, and sponsor the event, click here. We are also in need of additional auction items and volunteers. If you can help in those areas, please contact Cori Guerin at 262-243-2010 or via email.

Alumni Attitude Survey results are in

Thank you for your responses, alumni! We are excited that 92 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, Falcons!

Did you know?

With the Olympics recently ending, we share an interesting fact related to our alumni. Did you know that 2014 alumnus Morgan Hamm won a silver medal in gymnastics in 2004? He and his U.S. Olympic teammates were recently inducted into the USA Gymnastics 2021 Hall of Fame. Our alumni do great things and make the university proud!

CUW at Summerfest: 2021 'Show your College Pride Day'

September 17

Come to Summerfest on September 17, wearing a CUW hat or shirt and receive FREE entry between noon and 3 p.m. And don’t forget to stop by the CUW booth inside the main Summerfest entrance to say hello! Please note: A COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result will be required to attend Summerfest 2021.

Two-day reunion event for Classes of 1970, 1971

October 8-9

Calling all JC Class of '70 and '71 alumni! We invite you to reconnect with classmates and friends during the 50th Reunion on the CUW campus. This two-day event will provide ample opportunities for fellowship, reminiscing, and sharing. Alumni will also have the chance to tour the Milwaukee campus and see the changes that have taken place since they attended. For more information, please click here.

Have you heard of aquaponics?

Do you know that our environmental program has aquaponics? Have you heard of it? Aquaponics is a way of growing plants and aquatic animals (usually fish) in water together in a recirculating ecosystem. Basically, fish waste feeds the plants, and the plants clean the water for the fish. We are interested in understanding what you think of aquaponics. Please complete this 5-minute survey. You can stop taking the survey at any time, and we will not collect personally identifiable information about you. Thank you!

Official Wisconsin State Fair tees designed by CUW alum

Taylor (Oestreich) Fischer, who graduated from CUW in 2020 with a degree in illustration, was contracted by The Specialized Marketing Group Inc. (TSMGI) to design some of the official merchandise for the Wisconsin State Fair, as well as the headlining t-shirt for Summerfest. TSMGI holds the design bid for both events. Two of Fischer’s designs are now on display and available for purchase at the Wisconsin State Fair though Sunday, Aug. 15, or through the online Official Fairwear shop. The Summerfest designs have not yet been released to the public. To learn more about this amazing alumna, click here.

Attention recent business grads!

The Batterman School of Business recently created an educational innovation team charged with working toward reimagining a new approach to business education. The team is seeking input from recent alumni to help identify, create, and implement at least three new and innovative educational approaches (e.g., competency-based class using AI; student-led investing; Mentor Initiative; new core). Please watch your email for an important survey from the innovation team. We appreciate your input! For more information or questions, please contact John Fields at 262-243-4204 or via email.