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Dear fellow alumni,
Last Saturday, it was a chilly, overcast day. The grounds were filled with athletes preparing for their events at the 2023 NACC outdoor Track & Field Championships in De Pere, WI. As I watched my son and his CUW teammates, I was impressed with their focus, the hard work that is required, and the determination to “catch your breath” and get ready for the next event.
As I left and during my drive home, this impression converged with thoughts of commencement… the words from Isaiah quickly came to mind. This process is not unique to athletes but is necessary for anyone who seeks growth and success. Perhaps it is because my son joins many of his teammates and so many other students as they receive their degree this weekend, that this came to mind. However, it is still worthy of our consideration as we prepare to take the next step on our journey.
I have had the pleasure to meet many students who will cross the stage this weekend. And like you, they come from unique backgrounds, enrolled in different programs and disciplines, yet all have something in common. They have been focused, hardworking, and determined students who seem eager for the next step on their journeys. They have been equipped in mind, body, and spirit throughout their time at CUW. They are ready.
More than 800 CUW students will graduate this weekend and it is an exciting time at Concordia! I invite you to join me in welcoming a new generation to the ranks of the CUW Alumni Association. Please lift them in prayer as they celebrate their big day. We praise God for their accomplishments, and encourage them, as together, we live the mission of service to Christ in the Church and the world.
God’s richest blessings to you and your family as the summer fast approaches.
The peace of Christ be yours,
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