“ And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins."
-- Matthew 1:21
In this season of Advent, we prepare for the coming of the Lord and reflect upon all of the blessings in our lives, including our family, friends, and you, our esteemed alumni. Thank you for your support throughout the year in so many ways, from volunteering at our events and providing monetary gifts, to keeping CUW and the entire Concordia family in your prayers. 

As many of you know, we have a beautiful campus, and it is especially lovely at Christmastime. You can find the magnificent Christmas tree pictured above in our new Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise building. L ocated on the first floor, it stretches up to the second floor in our front study area. Please stop by for a visit to enjoy all of our festive decorations and joyous holiday spirit. 

From all of us at Concordia, may you and your family have a wonderful Christmas filled with the light, beauty, and love of our Lord Jesus.
Don't miss your opportunity
to see the Bucks
Registration deadline: December 30
Game: February 2
Help us cheer on the Bucks February 2 during a game, reception, and behind-the-scenes tour. Purchase a ticket and get a chance to not only see the Bucks, but also receive a tour of Fiserv Forum. Enjoy food and drink with friends, and support our scholarship fund for children of alumni. A portion of each ticket ($5) will be donated back to Concordia. Click  here  to register and for more information. Registration ends December 30.
Mark your calendars for CIT
January 24-15
Join students, alumni, and fans to cheer on your team in River Forest, IL, at the 69th Annual Concordia Invitational Basketball Tournament Friday and Saturday, January 24 - 25, 2020. Advanced tournament pricing is available until Wednesday, January 22. For tickets, click here . Note: Groups of 10+ should contact the CUC Office of Alumni Relations for further assistance at alumni@CUChicago.edu or 888-285-6773.
Memories of Christmas at Concordia
Did you miss Christmas at Concordia this year? Or, would you like to replay some of the musical highlights from the evening? Head to our alumni Facebook page to see photos and live videos taken at the event, including this one captured during the first moments of the concert.
An Uncommon Advent: Written by members of the Concordia family
For this season of Advent, our two Concordia campuses came together and produced an Advent devotional to help prepare people for our Lord’s birth. We invite you to read and reflect on these daily devotions written by faculty, staff and students from both campuses. Click here to view it online, and feel free to bookmark it for this Advent season. Please note that you can also purchase a hard copy of these devotions to be shared with friends and family members.
CUW students donate hundreds of blankets to local child centers
On Thursday, November 20 at exactly 3 p.m. a caravan of cars pulled into the empty parking lot of the Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center in Saukville, Wisconsin. Each of the cars was stuffed with cozy, colorful blankets and smiling college students who delivered the tangible fruits of their semester-long labor of love. The students unloaded more than 300 tie blankets, one armload at a time. To read more, click here .
Do you live in Florida?
Our Symphonic Wind Ensemble may be coming your way
January 14-19
We are pleased to be bringing CUW to the Florida area in January! We hope you can join us at one of the upcoming concerts featuring our Symphonic Wind Ensemble on their winter tour. Using a vast repertoire of sacred and classical music, the group engages audiences and congregations alike in both concert and worship settings. Please join us for a complimentary reception immediately following the concert. Contact Gail Milatz with questions at 262-243-4541 or via email .
CUW pharmacy professor uses improv to help her students communicate
There's no question -- our professors are bright and creative. Anne Graff Ladisa, associate professor of pharmacy, has even brought her hobby into the classroom. She uses her improv skills to teach her students how to be better communicators. Click here to read more.
We want to hear from you!
We are now taking nominations for next year's William C. Ackmann Memorial Athletics Hall of Fame. Do you know someone who should be honored as a past athlete? Click here to read the eligibility criteria and to make a nomination.
Save the date for
Class of 1970 50th reunion
May 15-16, 2020
Plans are underway to help you celebrate the Class of 1970 50th reunion, so mark your calendars for May 15 and 16, 2020. Join Gloria (Graham) Balgeman, Rosalyn (Metzger) Hammes and Al/Shirley Piepenbrink, who have already committed to being on your 50 th reunion committee. Please indicate your interest to attend, contact classmates, or serve on the committee by clicking  here  to complete the 1970 class 50th reunion survey.
Opportunities to Participate!
Click on the links for more information on the event s.
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Michelle "Mickie" Wagner
Senior Director of Alumni Relations
12800 N Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097
262-243-2008