Photo by Michelle (Mickie) Wagner ('96) |
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
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Dear fellow alumni,
It has been a privilege and honor to serve you as the director of Alumni & Parent Relations since June 2014. Not only have you inspired me, you are a wonderful inspiration to our students.
Some of you might know that in November 2019 I was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and underwent chemo treatment, including a stem cell transplant in May 2020. With the help of God, prayers and the medical team, I am in remission. Praise God! My hope and plan was to return to CUW following treatment but I have debilitating side effects from the chemo and the tumor that prevent me from doing so effectively.
God has blessed me in so many ways including my time at CUW with my wonderful co-workers and community of Concordia. You all have been so gracious. Thank you to all of you who served alongside me and have prayed for me. I will stay involved as an alumna and look forward to seeing you at various functions. God has guided and walked by my side throughout my life, especially these past two and half years when I have needed Him the most. I am learning to accept and adapt to this new chapter in my life and can’t wait to see where He leads me.
I have had the pleasure to meet with Greg Witto several times. He has a servant's heart and will serve you well as your director of Alumni & Parent Relations.
Wishing us all God’s guidance and blessings,
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Michelle (Mickie) Wagner
Former Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
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Alumna to be special guest at Living Grace women's luncheon
June 29
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Women alumni are invited to the biannual Living Grace Women's Luncheon Wednesday, June 29, on campus in the Siebert Dining Hall. Our guest speaker for the event is 2000 alumna Darcy Paape, who is the director of the Women's Leadership Institute at Concordia. In addition, she serves as an adjunct instructor and member of the Campus Ministry Team. The lunch and program begin at 11:30 am, with social time starting at 11 am. The title of Paape's presentation is "Courageous Connections," based on the words from Hebrews 10:22-25. For more information and to register, click here. |
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Summer nights are made for baseball and you are invited! |
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Nothing’s better on a beautiful summer night than getting together with old friends and classmates for a baseball game on the bluff! This season, we’ve arranged a number of special nights focusing on different groups of alumni. Which one will you attend? (Live in the Madison area? We have you covered! Join us on Thursday, July 22, at the Duck Pond!) All games begin at 6:30 p.m. Click here to learn more.
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Concordia alumnus named Chaplain of the Year |
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The Rev. (Lt. Col.) Derek M. Wolter has been named 2021 Chaplain of the Year by the U.S. Air National Guard. Wolter, a chaplain for the Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, WI, graduated from Concordia in 1985, attended the Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne (CTSFW), and was ordained in 1989. Congratulations to Rev. Wolter for this wonderful honor! To learn more, click here.
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Above: Wolter preaches on Palm Sunday while deployed in Kuwait in 2021. |
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Multi-Concordia alumni reception during LCMS Youth Gathering
July 10
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Six Concordia campuses (including Ann Arbor and Wisconsin) are co-hosting an alumni reception at Minute Maid Park on July 10 during the LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston. Connect with classmates and friends at a casual lunch buffet. Come when you can and leave when you must. For more information and to RSVP, click here. We hope to see you there! |
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Living out the Concordian mission |
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Perhaps by now you’ve seen some of the pictures of the memorial in Uvalde, Texas—the ones depicting small white crosses with blue hearts and white “Jesus fish” on them. Yes, those are from the Lutheran Church Charities, and very possibly some of the very Hearts of Mercy and Compassion many of you helped paint during Concordia’s Week of Service in April. At the time, painting those hearts together seemed like such a simple act. We knew we were doing it for a good cause, and to serve Jesus, but mostly it felt like just a fun service project to do together. But God knew otherwise. He already knew how our work would bless others—whether in Uvalde, Texas, or somewhere else where people need to know the love and comfort of our Savior. We're grateful to have had that opportunity. And, we're grateful to you for the time and effort you made that day to serve Christ in the Church and in the world.
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Save-the-date for the 1990s Decade Reunion
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. Click here for more information and to register.
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The many lives of the house at the front entrance of campus |
Have you ever wondered what the house near the entrance of campus is used for? The 1,300-square-foot ranch with attached garage sits just to the west of the main entrance drive, so it’s pretty hard to miss as you arrive on campus. The house dates back to the early ’60s, so in terms of its structure, it’s honestly nothing special. However, its many and varied uses over the past several decades give it an extra level of intrigue. To learn more, click here.
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Where will you be this summer? |
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In last month's newsletter, we told you where you could connect with us at various events throughout the country this summer. Now we want to know where you will be. Don't just tell us...show us! Pack some of your favorite Concordia gear or your Freddy the Falcon bobblehead and take a photo of you wearing the t-shirt or holding the bobblehead on vacation. You get the idea! Then send it to us with a brief description to alumni@cuw.edu. Your photo may then be highlighted in one of our alumni newsletters or on Facebook. Can't wait to see where you all will be! |
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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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