April 2023

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection

of Jesus Christ from the dead."

-- I Peter 1:3

Dear fellow alumni,

The rising sun has always impressed me. Having grown up in the Great Lake state, I have often seen the sun rise over the water’s edge. I have watched in amazement in the hushed solitude of the morning. It is a wonderful sight to see as the sun bursts forth from the darkness. The sunlight seems to almost whisk its way across the water’s surface, and, at the moment the sunlight meets my face, I feel its gentle touch in the warmth it provides. It fills me with peace and joy! I have a smile on my face and fortitude to take on the new day.

If you have ever experienced a sunrise like this, you may also agree that it is hard not to reflect on its creator. This quickly instills in me a renewed confidence through faith in God above and the assurance of His love. If you’re like me, those times can be best when shared with others. These are also the pictures we are most often ready to share and the scene we are most often eager to describe when we gather with others.

So, here we are, near the end of Holy Week and soon we will celebrate Easter. I invite you to consider this image as the sun rises over Lake Michigan and the CUW campus. May it be a fitting reflection for you this Holy Week. Enjoy… and feel free to share with others. He is Risen, He is Risen indeed, Alleluia!

God's richest blessings to you and your family as you celebrate Easter this weekend.

God’s peace be yours,

Greg Witto '94

Director of Alumni and Parent Relations

Greg.Witto@cuw.edu

P.S.

Looking for a new tradition this Easter? Consider Easter sunrise worship on the bluff. See details below.
Interested in joining other alumni and your entire Falcon Family in service? Read about Feed My Starving Children.
Can you share your experience and expertise to support current students as an Alumni Mentor? Check out the new CUW Alumni Mentor Program.

Join us at 'Hats Off' celebration to welcome new alumni

April 27

Join us to welcome our new graduates in to the alumni association from 6-8 pm on Thursday, April 27, at Foxtown Brewing in Mequon. President Erik Ankerberg will celebrate with us at our annual Hats Off celebration. Registration is required for this event and includes appetizers, one beer or wine, and unlimited soda. Additional options available for purchase. Cost is $10 per person. Click here to learn more and register.

Make an uncommon impact - Be a Mentor!

In the most recent alumni survey, CUW alumni identified mentoring current students as a top priority. We are happy to say the opportunity has arrived! Please consider sharing your expertise and insight to equip a new generation of CUW students. Alumni Relations and the Center for Academic Advising and Career Engagement (CAACE) are proud to co-sponsor the CUW Alumni Mentor Program. The program establishes meaningful, personal and professional coaching relationships between current students and alumni. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to meet in person, when

possible, but no one will be excluded from participation based on geographic location. To learn more about this unique program and to sign up, click here.

Help us celebrate 40 years of nursing

May 10

Concordia's School of Nursing is celebrating 40 years at the university May 10 at an event that will include refreshments, networking and a keynote presentation on genetic testing for cancer. Alumni are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information and to learn how to register, click here.

New clinic opens to serve community while teaching students

Recently, a dream 20 years in the making came to fruition on campus: the grand opening of the CUW School of Health Professions' new Interprofessional Clinic. On hand to help cut the ribbon were CUW President Erik Ankerberg, Dean of the School of Health Professions Dr. Linda Samuel, Interprofessional Clinic Coordinator Dr. Lois Harrison, Mequon Mayor Andrew Nerbun, and CUW Campus Pastor Rev. Steve Smith. Here’s to a new era of providing free or low-cost health and social care services to members of our community! CBS 58 recently took a look inside the new clinic! See the story here.

Click the photo above to see more photos from the grand opening of the clinic.

Spotlight on alumna Haley Crenshaw

Alumna Haley Crenshaw ('23) graduated from Concordia with a master's degree in Educational Design and Technology. She aspires to integrate more technology into education. Click here to see her story.

Let's feed 1,000 children for a year. Join us!

April 20-22

Senior Isaiah Mudge is spearheading a service project with the Feed My Starving Children organization to reach a goal of feeding 1,000 children for a year. You are invited to participate with other alumni during Concordia's annual week of service. The goal is for 50 alumni to join students, faculty and staff for this event. Want to learn more? Click here to read Isaiah's story. Click here to see how you can help. Volunteer slots are available April 20-22.

Sing it loud: It's concert season at CUW!

It’s one of the surest signs of spring on the CUW campus. Here’s when and where you can see and hear some of our most talented students in an upcoming CUW Music Department concert or recital.

Curtain up on 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' at CUW

April 27-30

Tickets are on sale now for the classic Broadway musical set in 1840s Oregon Territory. Tickets for alumni are a special price of only $7, a discount of more than half off. The production of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" runs from April 27-30. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Enjoy Easter on the bluff

April 9

First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg will celebrate sunrise service on the bluff at the outdoor amphitheater at 7am and 8 am on Easter Sunday. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-serve. Bring your own chairs and dress for the weather!

Serving together: Students on a mission

CUW joined students from CUAA for their Spring Break mission trip this year. The group traveled to Fort Meyers, Florida, to support ongoing Hurricane Ian relief efforts. Five Synod schools and one public university with a Lutheran student organization sent students to take part in the service project, with each group serving one week. Click here to read more.

Are graduate certificates worth it?

Most agree -- pursing a full master’s degree largely depends on career goals and financial capability. Sometimes these career goals can be met with a much simpler certificate option, which provides advanced education that offers some of the same benefits as graduate degrees. However, certificates require much less financial investment in the long run. To learn more about graduate certificates, click here.

Graduation: It's almost that time of year

May 12-13

The Concordia Alumni Association gains new members May 12-13 when students graduate and walk across the stage at commencement. Our Distinguished Alumna/nus of the Year will be announced at the event and recognized for living out the Concordia mission. To learn more about this year's memorable occasion, click here.

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Greg Witto

Director of Alumni & Parent Relations

12800 N Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097

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greg.witto@cuw.edu