…and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith… Hebrews 12:1-2 |
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This month is a time of celebration and anticipation at Concordia. We celebrate with almost 1000 Concordians who will graduate and receive their diplomas during the commencement ceremonies this weekend. They will join you and thousands of other proud CUW alumni. We also praise and thank God for President Ferry, celebrating his 30 years of faithful service as he prepares to retire in June. It was exciting to recognize his successful leadership with the recent university-wide Ferry Fest activities. You may enjoy visiting the Ferry tribute page to reminisce or post your own memories and well wishes as part of this celebration.
Just as our Concordia family celebrates the success of another class of graduates and the long-standing tenure of a beloved president, we are reminded of the anticipation that arrives alongside these accomplishments. You may recall the feelings you had as you received your diploma and prepared for your next big steps. Let’s take the opportunity to encourage these new alumni as they look forward, with anticipation, to wherever their path next leads them.
Speaking of anticipation, please read ahead for more good news. We are pleased to share that there are opportunities to reconnect in person when Chinooks games return this summer. We hope you can join us! However, if distance or schedules make it difficult for us to meet in person, remember that, wherever we are, we can run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus!
God’s peace be yours,
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Greg Witto '94
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
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Student Baptized in Lake Michigan |
"Growing up I did not understand that God has a plan for me, but I do now." After experiencing a lifetime of hardships and loss, Kylie Nelson came to a point at CUAA and then CUW (she is a transfer student) where she could sense the Lord calling her to Himself.
She was baptized by Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson on May 3rd in the frigid waters of Lake Michigan with family and friends present. "I’m so thankful for this journey He has me on. Being baptized at age 20 isn't exactly common, but, at this stage in my life, a "fresh start" being reborn in the eyes of the Lord is exactly what I want!" Read more about Kylie's remarkable story here.
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In Person Graduation Is Underway This Weekend |
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We are thankful and excited to be able to offer in-person graduation this spring. Each of the six ceremonies will be livestreamed. Graduate ceremonies were held yesterday, and undergraduate ceremonies will take place today, starting at 9 a.m. Head here for more details and to tune in. |
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Mother of Two Young Children Graduates with Nursing Degree |
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Sara Hurtado, a social worker at Froedtert Hospital, had often thought about transitioning into nursing someday, inspired by the rapport and care she saw the nurses at Froedtert give their patients. Then she heard that Froedtert was encouraging staff members to get their nursing degrees and offering support for their schooling and thought, "Well, now’s my chance!"
The working wife and mother of two children, ages 1 1/2 and 3 years (with another on the way!), completed the accelerated second degree nursing program in 14 months and will be graduating this Saturday. Read more about her remarkable achievement here.
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Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy ('96) Receives
Distinguished Alumnus Award
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The Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, given in recognition to an alumnus or alumna who has consistently demonstrated faithful stewardship of his or her talents and has rendered notable service to the Church and to the university.
Pastor Hardy earned his Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education-Broad Field Social Sciences from Concordia University Wisconsin in 1996. Since then, he has served 21 years as a parish pastor and in 2015 was elected to serve as Bishop and President of the English District of the LCMS. Read more about his journey of faith here.
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Ferry Fest Makes the News |
Ferry's "Final Run" Featured on TMJ4
Our CUW community put together a “Final Run” as part of last week's Ferry Fest in recognition of his service to the university. A surprised President Ferry was greeted by cheering stations along his routine 3-mile route around campus. Watch the special news report featuring this event on TMJ4.
Call for Virtual Tributes
Express your thanks and appreciation for Dr. Ferry by sharing a memory, well wish, or picture of your time with him. Tributes may be submitted through June 15th at cuw.edu/FerryTribute.
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Promote Child Literacy at Home This Summer |
Summer is just around the corner, and the kids will be home with hours of time to fill. Don't let them fall into an educational "summer slide." Instead, foster the love of reading by implementing these five literacy tips from Dr. Steven Witt, Director of the Graduate Education program at CUW. |
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Register Now for Leadership Series Featuring
Rev. Dr. Patrick T. Ferry
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Looking Back and Moving Ahead:
Nearing the Finish Line
After 30 years of service to Concordia—six as a faculty member and 24 as our president—Dr. Ferry will be stepping down at the end of June. Please join us for his final community address at Concordia University Wisconsin on Thursday, May 27th.
Register to attend in-person or virtually here.
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Batter Up!
Alumni Ballgame Events Return This Summer
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Mark your calendars for our upcoming Lakeshore Chinooks and Madison Mallards games this summer! Both teams are part of the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer wood bat baseball league. The Chinooks home games are played at Kapco Park, located on our CUW campus. Here are the dates scheduled for our various schools and alumni:
June 25—All Alumni (Mallards game)
July 9—School of Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy
July 17—–School of Education
August 5—Batterman School of Business
TBD—School of Arts & Sciences
(More details to come in next month's newsletter.)
We look forward to seeing you there!
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In Case You Missed It . . . |
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Leaving a Legacy of Faith:
Tax Advantages of
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Join experts Greg Fictum of Concordia University and Robert Melick of Melick Law LLC as they help you prepare for important stewardship decisions regarding provisions for loved ones and ministries that mean the most to you. To view the replay of this free webinar, register here.
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Hearts Together: Ferry Farewell Edition |
Hearts Together, our special joint-campus magazine, features a Ferry farewell with articles thanking Dr. Ferry for his firmly rooted values, for dreaming big, for going the distance, and for building a foundation for the future. There is also an alumnus spotlight on Joel Bahr ('10) who is currently the assistant principal at Milwaukee Lutheran High School. Read the digital issue here. |
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The 50th reunion for the class of 1970 has rescheduled for this fall. We look forward to seeing the class on campus in October. For more information and to fill out the bio book, head here.
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Michelle "Mickie" Wagner
Senior Director of Alumni
& Parent Relations
12800 N Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097
262-243-2008
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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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