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"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add
a single hour to your life?”
-- Matthew 6:25-27
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Dear fellow alumni,
Remember what it felt like to come back to campus after spring break? The reality of assignments, due dates, relationships, and pressures all seem to pile up at once. While our days of preparing for finals are behind us, we all face moments of anxiety and stress.
The good news is Jesus cares for us and we don’t have to worry about it!
Jesus told his disciples, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me.” John 14:1
The end of the academic year is here along with multiple invitations for you to enjoy a slice of campus life! This issue has something for everyone. Keep scrolling to find out about upcoming music, athletics and academic events, and alumni volunteering for Cardinal Connection Days. We always love having you back on campus!
As we enter into Holy Week, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2
Jesus cares for you!
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Students use Spring Break to assist with hurricane cleanup efforts | |
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Choosing a mission trip over a vacation for your Spring Break is not an easy decision, but well worth it! This year, Spring Break looked a bit different for a group 26 individuals who came together to go to Fort Myers, Fla. They spent their days working on various homes that suffered major damage due to Hurricane Ian. Click here to read more.
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First-ever CUAA Theater Cabaret dinner fundraiser planned
April 29
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Welcome to the Masquerade!
CUAA theatre is excited to announce its first cabaret dinner to highlight our department.
Look forward to an extravagant, masquerade-themed evening with food and theatrical entertainment, highlighting our students, their talent, and a joyous celebration of our Theatre Department’s achievements and future. Doors open at 6 pm with dinner served at 6:30 pm in the Black Box Theater.
Limited tickets are available for this experience. Grab them before they disappear.
Visit CUAA ticketing and scroll down to find the link for cabaret dinner tickets. Thank you for supporting our theater department!
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Everyone is invited!
Concordia Student Scholars Expo returns
May 10
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Come and see what some of our most accomplished students have been working on this year—and throughout their time at CUAA! The Concordia Student Scholars Expo (CSSE) is an opportunity for students to present culminating academic work to a wide audience in an authentic and diverse setting. Whether you are a donor, alumni, or anyone interested in encouraging these talented Concordians, you are invited to share these experiences and meet some of the students you have been supporting through your prayers and gifts. Click here to read more. | |
River Sounds with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
returns this summer
June 3
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On Saturday, June 3, the full 71-piece Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will perform outdoors on the CUAA campus for a free, family-friendly event, titled “River Sounds.” Members of the community are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the 90-minute concert on the grasses under the summer evening sky. The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Jacob Joyce will present a repertoire of audience favorites ranging from classical to pop. This is a returning event which has seen robust attendance in previous years. For more information, click here.
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Join us at the 2023 Cardinal Golf Classic
June 9
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Alumni are invited to participate in the 2023 Cardinal Golf Classic on June 9 at the Washtenaw Golf Club in Ypsilanti. The daylong event begins with a continental breakfast and concludes with flight awards and an hors d'oeurves reception. There will be awards, raffles, hole contests, giveaways, and prizes throughout the day and upon the conclusion of both flights. If you are interested in sponsorship or donation opportunities, please contact Matthew Korte. To register, click here.
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Alumna sponsors game event for fellow alumni
June 29
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Save the date for our second annual Concordia Night at Dow Diamond in Midland, MI. The Great Lakes Loons will be playing the Lansing Lugnuts in a classic match-up of farm clubs (Dodgers, Athletics). The event, sponsored by CUAA alumna Katrina Kaschinske ‘02, financial advisor for Thrivent Financial, promises a night of family fun, food, and Christian fellowship. Ticket details will be available next month. If you have any questions, please contact John Richert.
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Join us for our third annual Alumni Legacy track meet!
April 29
| The 2023 Alumni Legacy Meet will take place on Saturday, April 29, at the Thunder Sports Complex on the CUAA campus. In addition to the meet, which begins at noon, there will be alumni and senior day recognition at 10:45 am. Can't attend but still want to support the team? Donate here: CUAA track and field support. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle McGuiness. | |
'Bye Bye Birdie' comes to the Black Box Theatre
April 14-16; 21-23
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Join Concordia Theatre for a night of entertainment with their production of the classic hit “Bye Bye Birdie.” Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful, high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world. Tickets are on sale now. To order, click here.
Fun fact: This was the first musical ever performed in the Kreft Black Box Theatre in 1992! Pictured right: Krissa (Carlson) Rumsey ’93; Amy (Kethe) Haddan ’94; and Linda (Schramke) Sproul ‘92.
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Networking book now available in the Zimmerman Library | | |
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We’ve all heard the phrase, “it’s who you know.” Relationship building is the foundation of successful networking, and CUAA is glad we know Joseph Luckett, author and researcher in the global networking field. Haab School of Business new faculty member Beth Heiss facilitated the inclusion in the library. Click here to read more about Zero to 100: The Gold Standard of Global Networking. | |
Alumni Ambassadors
Join us for a Cardinal Connection Day!
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What is a Cardinal Connection Day, you ask? As the Admission team prepares to welcome the incoming 2023 class to campus this fall, four new student orientations are hosted on campus for their families. The goal of these new student orientations is to get the families even more connected to the Concordia campus community. Alumni volunteers are needed in a wide variety of ways to help make these days a success. To see how you might be able to serve on a Cardinal Connection Day, please contact Linda Sproul; 734-995-7491 or Kyle Thoms ; 734-545-4358. Cardinal Connection Days will take place May 10, June 7, June 21, July 19.
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Final Thought from
Campus Pastor Randy Duncan
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Each morning during the school year, our campus pastor, Randy Duncan, sends out an email full of inspirational thoughts, concepts to ponder, scripture, and prayer requests. We thought we would share some of his thoughts with you each month for us to contemplate.
Final thought: Our days are happier when we give people a bit of our heart rather than a piece of our mind.
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To see a complete listing of Concordia events, click here. | | | | |
