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"Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
His love endures forever." -- Psalm 106:1
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Dear fellow alumni,
We can all relate to the images of hearts during this time of year. The images show up practically everywhere, reminding us of the gift we have in the relationships we enjoy. Fortunately, these relationships are not limited by seasons or holidays, but are a blessing year-round!
How fitting then, that as Concordians, we can celebrate that God calls us into a relationship with Him, and gathers us as Hearts Together to join Him on the mission of sharing that great love with others. Through it, new relationships are built and others are strengthened.
The semester started with a long-standing tradition of the Concordia Invitational Tournament (CIT), where many Concordians gathered to support spirited competition on the court and among dance and cheer teams. The Concordia family continues to gather for daily Chapel. You can always join the live stream or catch past services on the CUW YouTube channel. Many alumni gathered for the Alumni Bucks Event and we also packed the house – the Lord’s House – as Dr. Erik Ankerberg was installed as the 9th president of CUWAA. What a blessing!
Alumni musicians are invited to join the pep band this weekend when seniors are recognized at the Falcons home basketball game. You may want to come by for a good game and some fan fun. We will soon be hosting our annual day of giving, when the Concordia family comes together virtually and in person to support the mission of CUW through March Matchness. Plan to participate in some fun alumni challenges. You might also like to reconnect on campus with students and other alumni as we come together as a Concordia family to Feed My Starving Children during the CUW week of service in April.
It is such a joy to celebrate all the opportunities we have as CUW Hearts Together and the relationships we share. Thank you for being an important part of the Falcon family.
God’s peace be yours as we celebrate the love He is and the gift of relationships He gives.
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Thanks for attending the Bucks game with us! | |
Thanks to all who attended the annual social and Milwaukee Bucks game. We were excited to see the Bucks in action as they garnered a win. What a great opportunity to catch up with some of our former classmates! To see more photos from the event, click here. | |
Alumna facilitates health equipment donation | |
Occupational therapy alumna Tricia Jaworski ('99) found a way to make an impact on her alma mater through her professional connections. She helped facilitate a medical equipment (a lift) donation from supplier Guldmann Inc. The lift will enable students to learn a valuable skill prior to entering their careers. It will also help those patients who visit the soon-to-be-open health clinic on campus. To learn more about the way Jaworski made an uncommon impact on your alma mater, click here. | |
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Quick Questions with Concordians: President Erik Ankerberg | | |
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Did you know that our new president, Dr. Erik Ankerberg's favorite city to visit is London? Take a look here to get to know Dr. Ankerberg even better. You never know what you may learn. Can you guess his favorite band?
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CUW prepares the most church work candidates for the LCMS | |
Since its inception, CUW has proudly supported the Church by preparing workers to serve as ordained or commissioned ministers within the LCMS and church work programs. That good work continues today. Census numbers released last month by Concordia’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness show CUW as a leader within the Concordia University System in this regard. To learn exactly what that means for Concordia, click here. | |
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Economics, Politics, & Philosophy on the Bluff | |
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Join us in the coming weeks for a series of powerful presentations celebrating and promoting an economically free and virtuous American society. The mission of the Concordia University Free Enterprise Center rests upon four distinct pillars of work: research, education, application, and public policy. The Center’s Economics, Politics, and Philosophy on the Bluff speaker series hosts nationally-known thought leaders that attract large audiences of alumni, student, faculty, staff, and community members. To learn more, click here.
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Join our university-wide event! Two campuses-one day of giving
March 1
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On March 1, the entire Concordia community—students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends—are invited to join the FUN and FRIENDLY COMPETITION to make a difference in the lives of our UNCOMMON students. Encourage your fellow alumni to participate. Which decade will lead the way? Various MATCH challenges throughout the day will MAGNIFY your impact! For up-to-date info visit MarchMATCHness.cuw.edu. Thank you for your continued support. You are an important part of the Falcon family.
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Chamber Music Series at CUW: The Lee Trio concert
March 3
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The university’s Chamber Music Series is proud to present the critically acclaimed group, The Lee Trio (Part 2), in concert March 3, at 7:30 pm, in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant. Music lovers have a rare opportunity to experience this world-renowned group, along with accomplished musicians from the MSO. The concert will feature classical and contemporary works of historically celebrated composers. Click here to read more.
Don’t miss Part 1 of the Chamber Music Series: The Lee Trio Masterclass, which takes place on March 2.
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Christ in the Old Testament: What does this mean?
February 18
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Come take a fresh look at some of the fascinating ways the Old Testament shows us the person and work of Christ, with Dr. Brian German and Dr. Harold Tomesch, professors of theology at CUWAA. The event will take place on Saturday, February 18, from 9 am to 2:30 pm at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, in West Bend. A light lunch will be provided. Click here to learn more. | |
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Workforce Fair 2023: Jobs, internships and graduate schools
February 21
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All students and alumni of Wisconsin’s Private Colleges, UW Schools, WI Technical Colleges, and WI Tribal Colleges are invited to attend Workforce Fair: Jobs, Internships, and Graduate Schools--this year IN PERSON at Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center.
What will your next step be in your career journey? Whether you’ve been thinking about your first internship or full-time position, CUW grad school or a gap year, Workforce Fair could be the place to find it. Employers are also invited to connect directly with Concordia students. For more information, click here.
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A ChatGPT-generated review of CUW | |
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Ever since ChatGPT’s public launch two months ago, it has had people in a tizzy over its ultra-sophisticated AI capabilities, as well as the potential ethical pitfalls such a tool presents. If you haven’t heard of ChatGPT, a basic description of what it is and what it does is included in the linked article (next sentence). Now, as to how well it does its job, click here to read a candid review by one of Concordia's writers.
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Complimentary estate pre-planning for alumni | | |
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CUW is offering alumni the opportunity to meet with estate coaches to help navigate through estate document preparation, including wills and trusts. Those without an adequate estate plan can receive assistance. To schedule a "no strings attached" meeting, please contact Greg Fictum at greg.fictum@cuw.edu. | |
Upcoming In-Person Events | |
Greg Witto
Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
12800 N Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097
262-243-4544
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