“He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”
Colossians 1:17
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Dear fellow alumni,
With the arrival of summer, the season has again introduced some beautiful vistas on campus. In spite of the mounds of dirt and all the broken pavement now surrounding our campus (road construction), the beautiful flowers still paint the entrance with a robust splash of color greeting us as we continue along the picturesque lakeside drive. We can enter the campus like we greet an old friend with delight; where familiar places remind us of all the familiar faces. The Chapel stands prominently placed on campus reminding us that Christ remains at the center – in whom “…all things hold together.”
Whether your college experience was in Milwaukee, Mequon, or through one of our extended campus options, we are connected as Concordians--Hearts Together--and Concordia is part of your story. This has been so very clear to me this summer by meeting so many alumni as I traveled to district conventions, the LCMS Youth Gathering and other events.
I love to hear your stories. Thank you for sharing! These encounters made it even more timely to be reminded of how comforting it is to know that God holds it all, and us all together in Christ, even through sorrows and joys, through challenges and successes. (There are still a few summer events to attend and I will be at one more convention in Springfield, Illinois–please come and say hello.)
As this season progresses and more chapters are added to our story, I pray that you can take the opportunity to reflect on God’s hand in holding it all together through the ups and downs as He continues to shape us. There are many opportunities for you, as alumni, to make a difference as alumni ambassadors, or reconnect with others at alumni and university events. Or maybe you’re interested in personal growth through continuing education. Please enjoy the updates and new opportunities to explore, engage and enrich as an important member of the Concordia family. God’s richest blessings to you as the summer continues.
God’s peace be yours,
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Greg Witto '94
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
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Another LCMS Youth Gathering in the books |
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We were so glad to see so many Concordia alumni serving at the recent LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston. There was so much activity, from the alumni reception at Minute Maid Park to the King & Country concert, which was sponsored by your alma mater. Please check out our Facebook page for some snapshots -- you might see someone you know!
Pictured right: 2000 alumna Nicole (Kunda) Dollevoet visits at the Gathering with Director of Alumni Relations Greg Witto.
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More summer baseball fun to come! |
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Were you at the recent Chinooks game for alumni from the schools of Education and Arts & Sciences? Thanks to all those who attended. There's still more summer baseball on the calendar, including Chinooks games for alumni from the 1990s as well as the Batterman School of Business. And we are happy to see all of the alumni, parents and friends registered for the Mallards game next week. Click on the links for more information. Hope to see you at one of the games!
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1990s decade reunion to be 'da bomb'
August 5-6
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Did you graduate in the 1990s? If so, mark your calendar for your reunion August 5-6. Enjoy a fun-filled weekend reconnecting with fellow alumni, while experiencing the impressive transformation your alma mater has made since the ’90s. The weekend starts out with a Chinooks game and ends with a family-friendly picnic. |
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Click here for more information on the 1990s reunion or to register. |
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Alumni Ambassadors:
You can make a difference
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You can help young people consider vocations through which they can serve Christ in the Church and the World! We are asking for your help to make an important connection with your church, youth group or local Lutheran elementary school.
Jeff Frosch (pictured) has joined the CUWAA team to visit LCMS churches and schools to
help youth explore vocations (health, business, church, etc.) to fulfill God's calling on their lives.
We would love to talk to you to set up a visit! Contact Jeff at jeff.frosch@cuw.edu or text/call 512-420-3343. Click here for more details about the opportunities we provide to explore vocations.
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African American Youth Initiative visits D.C. |
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In 2012, the Closing the Achievement Gap Consortium (CAGC) was started to embrace and change school practices, instruction, and methodologies that perpetuate achievement gaps in the Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine areas. Concordia University is the consortium’s sole collegiate-level partner. With the help of donors, CUW hosts a group of students on campus each summer (or virtually during COVID years) in a program called the African American Youth Initiative (AAYI), which is an effort of the CAGC. Some of the participants in this initiative were able to recently attend a three-day trip to Washington, D.C., to enrich participants' cultural history and promote civic engagement. To read more about CUW's efforts to help close the achievement gap, click here.
Pictured right: The AAYI group in DC this summer.
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Living Grace features director
of the Women's Leadership Institute
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Thank you to all those who attended the recent Living Grace Women's Luncheon. Attendees left the event inspired and motivated after hearing an insightful presentation by 2000 alumna Darcy Paape, director of the Women's Leadership Institute. Guests also had an opportunity to hear university updates from Interim President Bill Cario. Click here to see photos from the event. If there are any women who would like to attend future Living Grace luncheons, please email Michelle Buss here to be added to the contact list. |
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We're in Admission mode this summer with lots of students visiting campus to see if CUW is the right fit for them. For all of those out there who already know and love Concordia, we know you're eager to share Concordia with others. Here are a few facts to put in your "ambassador arsenal."
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Upcoming In-Person Events |
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Greg Witto
Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
12800 N Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097
262-243-4544
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