Opportunities for You!

“Jesus said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses,

so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

-- 2 Corinthians 12:9

The hallways are always busier this time of year with the beginning of the fall semester with many new and returning students. Each is starting a new year, whether he or she is a freshman, senior, graduate student, or adult accelerated. There is excitement, but also hesitation with the question, "Can I do this?" Our Bible theme for this academic year is “Sufficient Grace in God’s Perfect Power.” We all sometimes question, "Can I do this?" We are not perfect and sometimes feel inadequate, but we need to look at our circumstances through the eyes of God. Yes, we can do this with the help of God, along with the help from each other.

Please review the articles and links below to see how you can stay involved with each other, CUW, our students, and continue to grow. If you are in the area, please contact me so I can show you what is new and update you on alumni resources available to you.

Serving Him and you,

Michelle "Mickie" Wagner '96

michelle.wagner@cuw.edu

Our online silent auction is now open for bidding

Our online silent auction is live! Please click this link to check out our fabulous items -- from Bucks tickets and hotel stays, to getaways and in-home wine sampling. Please bid often! Proceeds support Concordia University. The auction is part of the President's Golf Classic event. You do not need to be present to win.

Join us at an alumni and friends social at the LEA Convocation

October 11

The 2019 Lutheran Education Association Convocation takes place October 10-12, in St. Louis. Take a break from your busy schedule and join us Friday, October 11, for an All Concordias Alumni & Friends Social at Windows on Washington. Or if you live in the area, stop by to say hi and enjoy some appetizers and giveaways. Pre-register by October 7 for the reception to receive a special alumni gift. Click here .

Do you know any future Concordians?

Do you know of any high school students who are still unsure of where to attend college? Perhaps you know the perfect future Concordian. Please encourage him or her to visit CUW. We have several visit dates throughout the year when potential students can visit and tour campus. You could also fill out a referral form, and we will contact the potential student. To see how a pre-college visit day sealed the deal for the Concordians pictured right, read here.

Join voices with the Civic Chorale

The Concordia Civic Chorale is a large mixed-voice choir comprised of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of community. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7:00-9:30 pm. Conducted by Mark Bloedow, the Civic Chorale will perform primarily for concerts on campus. There is no formal audition process, but Mark would appreciate hearing from you prior to the first rehearsal if you are planning to sing with the Civic Chorale. Please contact him via phone at 262-243-4240 or email .

Go Falcons! Get ready for our athletic Hall of Fame and homecoming

October 18-19

CUW alumni are invited for a two-day celebration that includes the Hall of Fame induction fireworks, concerts, Freddy Fest tailgate, sporting events, and an alumni social. Plus this year you can participate in the “CUW Alumni Decade Challenge” by checking in online when you are attending one of the events. The winning decade participants will all be entered into a drawing to receive a gift certificate and have bragging rights of being the “CUW Alumni Decade” champions. Click here for more information.

Learning never ends!

Although you are an alumnus or alumna of Concordia, the university continues to offer you opportunities for continued learning and professional development. Please take a look at this list and click on the applicable link for additional information.

Leadership Series, Featuring Joseph Koss, president and CEO of Culver's, October 25
MBA Industry Series, sponsored by our Batterman School of Business MBA program
Liberty, Virtue, and Economics Summit, September 19-20
Entrepreneur in You Conference, October 12
Leveraging the Power of People, October 26

Joseph Koss, president and CEO

of Culver's

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 watch for more information in a future email from your reunion committee or indicate your willingness to help make this a success by clicking here to complete the 1970 class 50th reunion survey.

CUW welcomes new faculty

CUW's classrooms and hallways are full of hundreds of new faces this semester, and 12 of those are new, full-time faculty members.

All of them are committed Christians who hold advanced degrees in their academic areas (10 of them with terminal degrees). At faculty orientation, these newest classroom leaders learned about what excellent teaching means at Concordia, ways to connect Christian faith with their courses, and university expectations for research and scholarship. To meet them, click here .