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"Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind." -- Philippians 2:1-2
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Dear fellow alumni,
Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and 2023 is off to a good start!
Your alma mater is beginning to return to normal activity again as some graduate programs are under way and many student-athletes have returned to campus. In just a short time we will be in full swing as the traditional undergraduate classes begin in just another week. We also welcome 444 winter graduates to our alumni association! Please keep students, new graduates and the university in your prayers as we begin the year.
We also welcome Dr. Ankerberg as he arrives to begin his tenure as the 9th president of CUW. We are blessed to have our new president and invite you to join us for President Ankerberg’s installation on February 5 at the Chapel of Christ Triumphant.
Just as the new year begins with the excitement of the arrival of our new president and retuning students, the calendar also presents additional opportunities for you to connect with students and other alumni this year. One of the opportunities we look forward to with great excitement and anticipation is our new alumni mentoring program.
January is National Mentoring Month and the final touches are being made to launch the new Alumni/Student Mentoring program. The recent alumni attitude survey indicated a strong desire for alumni to be more involved with mentoring students at CUW. This will soon be a reality. Please stay tuned and consider being a mentor during the 2023-24 school year. Your experience in the workforce and history with CUW will be a great benefit to current students as they learn from the insights you have discovered on your vocational journey. In the mean time you may also enjoy being a Touchpoint Alumni Ambassador to encourage prospective students, please see more details here.
Here are a few things coming up in 2023 that may interest you: the inter-professional health clinic will soon open; alumni social events are being scheduled; stream or attend one of the Economics, Politics, & Philosophy on the Bluff series; join students in service this spring; and participate in March MATCHness (our annual giving day). These are just a few of the upcoming opportunities for you this year. We hope you will be able to participate. God’s blessings to you and your family in this new year.
God’s peace be yours,
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This week, Dr. Erik Ankerberg took office as the new president of Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor, replacing former interim president, William R. Cario, Ph.D. The former provost of Concordia University Chicago taught at the Ann Arbor and Wisconsin campuses early in his career.
During a webinar address last fall, Ankerberg laid out his strategic priorities for Concordia. Click here to read about them.
Mark your calendar for the official installation of President Ankerberg on February 5, at 4 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant on the Mequon campus. To watch it online, click here. To RSVP, click here, if you plan to attend.
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Top news and social media stories from 2022 | | |
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Can you guess what stories made it into the top news for 2022? Take a look! You may even see a few of your fellow alumni in the list. Click here to take a look. Here is this year's round-up of your favorite CUW Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter moments from 2022. | |
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Join the Alumni Pep Band 2023
February 11
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CUW band alumni:
You are invited to pick up your instrument and come play for the Pep Band on Saturday, February 11. All band alumni will receive a free Pep Band t-shirt. Refreshments will be served following the second game.
2 pm - CUW men's basketball vs. Edgewood
4:15 pm - CUW women's basketball vs. Edgewood
If you are in the area and would like to join us for one or both games, we would love to have you! Call time is 1:30 pm at the latest in the CUW Band Room; or feel free to meet us in the fieldhouse when you can.
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If you have any questions or would like to RSVP (not required), please message the CUW Music Department on Facebook or email Mrs. Johanna Anderson, Pep Band Director at johanna.anderson@cuw.edu | |
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Volunteers needed for our day of giving
March 1
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Looking for a way to serve? We are seeking enthusiastic alumni who would like to help us promote Concordia's Day of Giving. Our external committee is a new addition this year and is comprised of folks who want to help us make a difference. The time commitment is only a few hours on March 1, and three Zoom or in-person meetings prior. For more information, please contact Sam Gade at samuel.gade@cuw.edu or via phone at 262-243-4417. To learn more about our day of giving, click here. | |
Thank you for your help with incoming students | |
Last year, we started a program in which alumni helped the university by writing notes to prospective students who were considering Concordia. You shared why you thought CUW would make a great place for a college education. The impact was amazing and we want to thank all who were involved. This is an ongoing service opportunity, so know that we can always use your help. Click here to learn more. | |
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Come see Swiss Family Robinson
February 17-19
| Tickets are now on sale for Concordia's rendition of "Swiss Family Robinson." The classic adventure is a tale of a brave family who must come together to survive in their new deserted island home. Swept off course by a raging storm, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four young sons are shipwrecked on an uncharted tropical island. Click here for more information. To purchase tickets, click here. | |
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John Stossel:
Next on our Economics, Politics & Philosophy on the Bluff series
February 22
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Tune in to this Zoom webinar for the first of many special guests in the Economics, Politics, & Philosophy on the Bluff series. John Stossel is a television presenter, author, consumer journalist, and pundit. He is known for his career as a host on ABC News, Fox Business Network, and Reason TV. To learn more about this webinar and to see who else is featured in the speaker series, click here.
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Concordia University, Nebraska to host #CIT2023
January 27-28
Concordia University, Nebraska will host the 70th annual Concordia Invitational Tournament (CIT) January 27-28. The tournament features, in addition to the Bulldogs, the Concordias of Ann Arbor, Mequon and Chicago competing in men's and women's basketball, and cheer and dance. CIT is one of the longest running tournaments in the country, and it is a highlight of the athletic year among the participating Concordias. Click here for more information about the tournament and to access the livestream.
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Meet 2016 alumna Kourtney Anderson | |
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Kourtney Anderson, a graduate from CUWAA's Doctorate of Education program, is currently an Academic & Career Planning Coordinator for the Milwaukee Public School District. "No matter the professor, I felt worthy, supported and understood...during my educational journey," Kourtney said. For this specific reason, I knew that if I was to continue to further my education, it would be (at Concordia)." Click here to read about her Concordia experience and journey.
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CUW Music Department hoping to have a home of its own | |
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"I was blessed to be a member of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble for three years at CUW. The experience provided a wonderful opportunity for me to meet new people who shared a passion for music, along with receiving the guidance I needed to develop as a musician. Furthermore, I was able to witness the joy of our performances brought to those at CUW, around the U.S., and ultimately throughout the world during our tours."
-Lindsey Frank, '16 alumna
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The CUW Music Department currently is divided throughout campus without a cohesive physical locale. “We’ve never had a designated space,” said Lou Menchaca, professor and chairman of the Department of Music at the university. “And as the program has grown, we just really need a dedicated space.
Thus far, more than $1.5 million has been raised, leaving a gap of $2.5 million. We are asking for help to close that gap with donations that will make a lasting impression in brick.
At the time of writing this story, the following naming opportunities were still available for the new building:
- Building name – donation of $2 million
- Choir practice space – $300,000
- Office area -- $150,000
- Chapel gateway -- $50,000 with Bible verse
- Music practice rooms -- $25,000 each
- Individual offices -- $20,000 each
- Name on donor wall, starting at $10,000 and up
To learn more and be a part of this opportunity, contact Vice President of Advancement Dean Rennicke at dean.rennicke@cuw.edu or via phone at 262-243-4580.
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Upcoming In-Person Events | |
Greg Witto
Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
12800 N Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097
262-243-4544
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