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"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
-- Colossians 3:1-2
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Elle Fritcha (’24) stands in front of the mural she painted on the back of the Kreft fine arts building. | |
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Dear fellow alumni,
Last month, some birds took over the wreath on our front door and built a nest. It was fun to watch them grow, but before too long, it was time to fly. Next week, it will be time for our spring graduates to fly, too!
Just like these brand-new alumni, we all have a bright future ahead of us in Christ Jesus. The apostle Paul tells us in Colossians to “set our hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Keeping our focus on Christ, we are able to live out Concordia’s mission to serve Him in the Church and the world.
Looking for more ways to stay connected? Keep up with how things have been going for President Erik Ankerberg during his first 100 days, and check out our spring edition of Hearts Together. And you’re always welcome to stop by for a campus visit and take a selfie in front of our Cardinal wings!
God bless and keep our hearts on things above.
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President Erik Ankerberg's first 100 days | |
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President Erik Ankerberg has been the president of CUWAA for 100 days. To honor these first days on campus, President Ankerberg writes to the Concordia community about his experiences. Click here to read his letter.
Then save the date for his public inauguration activities, which will be held from October 1-3 at Concordia University Ann Arbor.
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Members of the classes of 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972 have raised nearly $135,000 in support of church work endowments at CUAA! In celebration of their 50th anniversaries as graduates of CLJC, members of each class pledged to raise $25,000 to establish endowments. Click here to hear from a few of the contributors as to why they joined the effort.
Pictured above: Rev. Dr. Mark (’72) and Mrs. Margy (’73) Whitsett.
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A night with the Great Lakes Loons
June 29
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Join us June 29 for our second annual night with the Great Lakes Loons in Midland, MI. The team will be playing the Lansing Lugnuts in a classic match-up of western farm clubs. The event, sponsored by CUAA alumna Katrina Kaschinske (‘02), financial advisor for Thrivent Financial, promises a night of family fun, food, and Christian fellowship. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
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CUAA alumni celebrate Call Day 2023 | |
CUAA alumni at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, recently received their calls and vicarage placements. Click here to find out where they will be serving.
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CUAA sim lab acquires new manikins to enhance learning | | |
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Concordia’s simulation lab recently added two new members to the Lifecast manikin family – Bernard and Lilly! The simulation lab has had an elderly female, known as Bernadette, for almost four years, and after receiving a generous donation from the Edwin J. & Ruth M. Shoemaker Foundation, CUAA was able to purchase two more manikins, a senior adult male and a female child. Once they arrived on campus, The Student Nurses Association held a naming contest. To learn more, click here. | |
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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Alumnus gives testimony on how CUAA has helped him | |
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Dean Pate (’87) will readily say that his time at CUAA prepared him for life after graduation, but not always in the ways one might expect. Sure, professors’ lectures and assigned readings played a role, but it was the lived experiences that made all the difference.
“What I got at Concordia was good base knowledge, which gave me the ability to adapt and inspired me to continue learning into the future,” says Pate. “Taking advantage of your time at the university by being part of things like Student Government Association, that is really the stuff that goes above and beyond to prepare you for later in life.”
Read more here.
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Teacher Certification on the rise at Concordia | |
Despite the ongoing teacher shortage, CUAA brought in the largest cohort of teacher certification graduate students to date for the spring semester. We sat down with program director Dr. Sara Clemm von Hohenberg to hear her thoughts on the relevancy of this program in the current education climate and the incredible current intake of students. To read more, click here.
Interested in learning about the masters in curriculum and instruction with teacher certification? Check out the most recent informational webinar with Clemm von Hohenberg, Stephanie Howay, program manager, and our graduate counselor, Shelly Venema.
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Career Closet looking for professional clothing donations | |
The office of Career Engagement and Industry Relations is excited to open the Career Closet this coming fall 2023. The Career Closet will serve as a professional clothing center for students to rent apparel for their next interview, career summit or other professional events. As we plan and prepare the launch of this resource to students, we are seeking help from alumni to stock our closet! We hope to offer students a wide range of apparel from suit coats and blazers to appropriate accessories. If you happen to have new or gently used items that you no longer want, please consider donating them to CUAA. Refer to the flyer to the right for a list of items we are looking to accept. Please email Director of Career Engagement, Alisha Greaves, at Alisha.greaves@cuaa.edu to setup a time to donate your items or ask additional questions. | |
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Alumni Ambassadors
Where will admissions be this summer?
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Our first new student orientation day is May 10. We look forward to welcoming 70 families that will take the next steps in their enrollment process and begin their journey as a Cardinal this fall. Please keep these families in your prayers. As one semester comes to an end, we begin to turn the page and welcome a new flock of Cardinals. If you are interested and available to help serve at future Cardinal Connection Day orientations (June 7 and 21, July 19), please contact Director of Enrollment Kyle Thoms – kyle.thoms@cuaa.edu.
Where will admissions be this summer?
Stop by our booth for free swag and giveaways at the following events this summer:
- Michigan District Jr. High Youth Gathering, June 2-4, Frankenmuth, MI
- Michigan District Sr. High Youth Gathering, June 25-28, Mackinac Island, MI
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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: God is working on your behalf. Heaven is holding conversations about you. Angels have been assigned. Be at peace.
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River Sounds
Date: June 3
Location: South end of campus, alongside the scenic Huron River
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To see a complete listing of Concordia events, click here. | | | | |
