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Being a Blessing

The focus of this issue of the Broadcaster is Concordia University, Nebraska’s impact on the world. To introduce the theme let me share the story of Kyley Weinberger Cumbow ’97.

Kyley lives in Pierre, S.D., and is a middle school assistant principal. A teacher at heart, she assumes responsibility for dealing with students with behavioral problems. She builds intense relationships with her students. She says, “One of my strengths is I’m just very calm. I never get angry or lose my temper. I think kids respond to that too.” After four short years of impact as an administrator, Kyley was recognized nationally as one of the top assistant principals in the country.

Although she is just one person, Kyley works closely with approximately 20 students in each of the three middle school grades and knows the names of most of the 621 students attending George Morris Middle School. She connects routinely with four pastors (the local Episcopal priest monitors study hall and the Baptist pastor mentors seventh graders along with pastors of her Lutheran church) and serves hundreds of individuals in need through her service with a poverty work group and System of Care community care organizations.

Each year Kyley touches the lives of over 1,000 people with her Christian witness and influence.

Now do some math. Each year, Concordia places about 156 new teachers and directors of Christian education in school and congregational settings. In addition, more than 200 students graduate from other academic programs yearly.

If each graduate touches as many lives as Kyley, that means God is working through Concordia to reach 350,000 individuals per year! What if we multiplied that impact over a lifetime of service of 45 years? That would mean one class of graduates would touch the lives of 15,750,000 people during their lifetimes. And when we think that Concordia has graduated nearly one hundred classes of students in its 116 year history, it is possible to consider that this place has touched and will influence the lives of more than 1.57 billion people—together more than 20 percent of the world’s current population.

That is the way God works! In Genesis 12 God calls and blesses Abram so he would be a blessing to the entire world. And you and I know the result of this blessed to be a blessing story. Forty-two generations after God promised Abram that he would be a blessing, Jesus Christ, the one and only Son of God and Savior of the world, was born.

Today 20,000 Concordia alumni live in every state and on six continents. Through them, students and faculty, God is using Concordia, by the power of His Holy Spirit to touch, change and turn the lives of people to Him. The stories confirm it! That’s impact!

Brian L. Friedrich President and ceo

Broadcaster StaffEditor

Andrew Swenson ‘08

Managing editorRosanne Reese

Graphic designerKaren Chittick ’05

Assistant designer

Kara Koehler ‘11

Contributing writersCoryn Berkbigler

Tyler Beltz, ‘12Rosanne ReeseScott Retzlaff

University AdministrationPresident & CEO

Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich

ProvostDr. Jenny Mueller-Roebke

Associate ProvostDr. Lisa Ashby

Vice President for Finance & OperationsDavid Kumm

Vice President for Enrollment Management,Student Services & Athletics

Scott Seevers

Board of RegentsDr. Dennis Brink, Lincoln, Neb.

Mr. Robert Cooksey, Kirkwood, Mo.Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, Seward, Neb.

Rev. Keith Grimm, Omaha, Neb.Mr. Barry D. Holst, Kansas City, Mo.Mr. Mike Klintworth, Seward, Neb.Mr. James Knoepfel, Fremont, Neb.Mr. John Kuddes, Leawood, Kan.Mrs. Bonnie Meyer, Palatine, Ill.

Mr. Lyle Middendorf, Lincoln, Neb.Mr. Timothy Moll, Seward, Neb.

Dr. Frederick A. Ohlde, Hortonville, Wis.Mr. Paul Schudel, Lincoln, Neb.

Rev. Russell Sommerfeld, Seward, Neb.Mr. Max Wake, Seward, Neb.Mrs. Jill Wild, Seward, Neb.

Rev. Karl Ziegler, Bellevue, Neb.

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Broadcaster StaffEditor

Andrew Swenson ‘08

Managing editorRosanne Reese

Graphic designerKaren Chittick ’05

Assistant designer

Kara Koehler ‘11

Contributing writersCoryn Berkbigler

Tyler Beltz, ‘12Rosanne ReeseScott Retzlaff

University AdministrationPresident & CEO

Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich

ProvostDr. Jenny Mueller-Roebke

Associate ProvostDr. Lisa Ashby

Vice President for Finance & OperationsDavid Kumm

Vice President for Enrollment Management,Student Services & Athletics

Scott Seevers

Board of RegentsDr. Dennis Brink, Lincoln, Neb.

Mr. Robert Cooksey, Kirkwood, Mo.Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, Seward, Neb.

Rev. Keith Grimm, Omaha, Neb.Mr. Barry D. Holst, Kansas City, Mo.Mr. Mike Klintworth, Seward, Neb.Mr. James Knoepfel, Fremont, Neb.Mr. John Kuddes, Leawood, Kan.Mrs. Bonnie Meyer, Palatine, Ill.

Mr. Lyle Middendorf, Lincoln, Neb.Mr. Timothy Moll, Seward, Neb.

Dr. Frederick A. Ohlde, Hortonville, Wis.Mr. Paul Schudel, Lincoln, Neb.

Rev. Russell Sommerfeld, Seward, Neb.Mr. Max Wake, Seward, Neb.Mrs. Jill Wild, Seward, Neb.

Rev. Karl Ziegler, Bellevue, Neb.

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4 Help for Haiti The dream is to establish a Lutheran school system in Haiti, but the first step was to purchase land on which to construct a new school building in Thomassique.

14 Faculty & Staff18 Concordia Scene31 Athletics38 Alumni News44 Alumni Notes

summer 2011

6 Three alumni Three stages in life Three paths of service Our alumni are out serving the church and world. Three alumni talk about their journeys.

10 Singing the CHURCH’s SongConcordia’s Worship Arts program is preparing students to adapt to the needs of church communities in the 21st century.

12 European tour: An experience of a lifetimeEach year Dr. Daniel Thurber leads students to places about which they have only read.

On the cover: Light streams through the new chapel window, “Abundant Joy.”Cover photo: Karen Chittick

The Broadcaster is published by the marketing and communication office of Concordia University, Nebraska to more than 45,000 alumni, faculty, staff, pastors, businesses, parents and friends of the university in all 50 states and over 15 foreign countries.

For many students Christmas break means celebrating Jesus’ birth with family, gorging on turkey and opening presents. But for Concordia seniors Jennette Morrison, Urbandale, Iowa, and Tyler Walworth, Kansas City, Mo., Christmas break last year meant delivering a very special present to the people of Thomassique, Haiti.

After they finished their fall semester finals, Walworth and Morrison packed for Haiti, joining alumnus Bill Traphagan ’10, his fiancé, Stephanie McGarvey, and Josias and Angie Meier ’02 Marin from St. John Lutheran Church in Seward to deliver the gift of renewed hope and a check for $5,800.

The purpose of the group’s three-week trip was to help a small school in Thomassique recover from Haiti’s 2010 earthquake. Josias Marin, who is originally from Haiti and whose father, Jean Claude, founded the Thomassique school, started the conversation with the two Concordia students last fall about finding a way to help.

The school, which is currently housed in an old two-story building, suffered significant structural damage during the earthquake. As safety concerns continue to rise, the school is in desperate need of a new building.

But even with the school crumbling, the group sees not just an urgent need to help but an opportunity to share God’s love. “The school in Thomassique is one of the greatest opportunities to share the Gospel with the people of Haiti, but many parents have expressed grave concerns about the safety of the school after the earthquake,” the group wrote in a letter asking for support of their trip. “Many are considering pulling their children from the school. Therefore, the first part of building up the ministry in Haiti is building a new school.”

Because the school’s current site is unsuitable for repair, the group found a parcel of land where a new school could be constructed and set about raising money for its purchase and for the trip expenses.

“We started with student senate [at Concordia],” Walworth shared. “They decided to give us $2,000. We also went to [Redeemer] Lutheran Church in David City and to St. John [Lutheran Church in Seward], and we had a box in Janzow top for people to donate money.”

In addition to those donations, the group received a matching grant from LCMS World Relief. With the funds they raised, the group was able to buy 3.17 acres of land. They currently are working to raise additional funds to buy another piece of land so there will be enough room for the new school.

Walworth now sits as a member of the board for the school in Thomassique along with Josias and Angie Marin, Jean Claude and Blaise Marin, Traphagan, McGarvey and two Haitians. The group has an ambitious goal.

“Ultimately, we want to create a Lutheran school system in Haiti from kindergarten to university,” said Walworth.

In addition to making and finalizing the purchase of the land for the new school, the group worked directly with the children at the school during their time in Haiti.

“We taught them scripture songs called Bible Bops,” said Morrison, who had never been on a mission trip before she traveled to Haiti. “The songs had actions, so the kids really liked that. We also taught them English phrases, so they could play games like Duck, Duck, Goose and Simon Says.”

The Haitian students held a Christmas program for their families using the songs they had learned. The Concordia group also distributed more than 500 Christmas gifts.

“It was eye-opening getting to live with Pastor [Jean Claude] Marin’s family and to experience Haitian culture,” said Morrison. “Immersing myself in another culture, God really showed me all I take for granted in America.”

The school board will continue their work to get the new school up and running and to share the Gospel with the people of Haiti. They are working on starting a program which would allow soon-to-be teachers from the United States to complete their student teaching at the Thomassique school.

Help for HaitiStudents dream of establishing a Lutheran school system in Haiti.

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. . .See more photos of the Haiti mission trip at www.cune.edu/Haitior scan the QR code.

(1) Angie Marin teaches scripture and Bible Bops to the Haitian children. (2) The Haitian students put on a Christmas program for their parents. (3) Bill Traphagan examines some of the construction in Haiti. (4) Stephanie McGarvey (left) and Angie Marin sing with the children at the Thomassique school. (5) Jennette Morrison plays American games with the students. (6) The Concordia group hopes to return to Haiti with additional funds to buy another piece of land to construct a new school building.

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This past May 335 students donned black robes and funny hats, walked across a public stage and shook President Friedrich’s hand to mark the end of a substantial investment in their futures.

But for Concordia the investment is just starting to mature.

Colleges and universities are called upon to serve society and, for some, the church by investing their time and effort in educating students. But the real return on that investment isn’t found in degrees conferred. It’s found in the leadership and service students live out long after they leave the graduation stage.

Joe Yakobe, Gretchen Jameson and Larry Irmer made the same trek across Concordia’s stage. Although they are at far different places in their respective careers, each is a living example of leadership and service to the church and world, and Concordia is proud to share their stories.

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Joe Yakobe“One of the big things I learned at Concordia is that it

is not the end goal that matters. How you get there is what’s important,” said Yakobe. “It all about choices, but choose wisely.”

Yakobe studied computer science during his time at Concordia and graduated in 2007. Today he works for Auto Credit Express as a software engineer and teaches networking and security at Henry Ford Community College and ITT Tech in Dearborn, Mich., part-time.

“I ended up doing software programming because I love to create websites, and people started hiring me to consult on their website projects. I noticed the biggest weakness of all the projects was security, so I started focusing on security and server scripting.”

While attending Concordia Yakobe played soccer, a love he still pursues as part of a semi-pro soccer league that plays on Sunday afternoons between May and August. He also is busy with activities at his church, Guardian Lutheran, and raising his children, Nathan and Michelle, with his wife, Andrea Dunigan ’06, to love the Lord.

“My greatest accomplishment of all time will be my kids, Nathan and Michelle. But I guess that includes making a good choice of my wife, who is a great mother and teacher to our children.” The children keep Yakobe focused on what is really important. “Nathan, 4, asks me why I do not want to go and glorify God if I do not take him to Sunday school. He reminds me what’s important.”

A fairly recent graduate, Yakobe has faced the challenge of finding a job in this tough economy, especially in the state of Michigan where the unemployment rate was near 20% at one time. He also was faced with personal challenges as several family members fought cancer. Even through

the struggles, Yakobe knows it is important to appreciate every day.

“The advice I can give to students is live everyday as the last. Do not wait until tomorrow to do what can be done now. The precious moments are now. If we say our God is a perfect one, then he has put you here for a reason, so honor him and fulfill his work by using your talents for his glory.”

Gretchen Jameson By her own admission Gretchen Staude Jameson loves

to talk, but it’s really her listening and analysis skills that have helped to propel her career journey from teaching in a classroom to owning her own public relations firm. With a natural flair for communication and a gift for making relationships, Jameson has used her talents to serve an extensive range of schools, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod entities and nonprofit organizations in her time since graduation.

“My heart is in relationships,” Jameson shared. “Concordia provided me with meaningful, real relationships that allowed me to feel valued. It provided a foundation for launch into life.”

Jameson earned her Bachelor in Education degree with high distinction in 1997. After graduation she answered the call to teach at Milwaukee Lutheran High School and then later at Lutheran High School North, St. Louis, Mo.

In 2002 Jameson left the classroom to join the staff of the Youth Ministry Office of the LCMS. As the communications director, she strove to increase the effectiveness of youth ministry communications. Jameson established the online publication “thESource for Youth Ministry,” guided branding and promotions for conferences, including multiple National LCMS Youth Gatherings, and oversaw extensive production of multimedia elements and tools.

“I loved teaching. As I hear of former students who are living lives of service, I am humbled to have played a small role,” said Jameson. “But the Lord opened other doors and had other plans.”

Joe Yakobe (#16) plays defense at Concordia.

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Concordia Publishing House also benefited from Jameson’s new career path. In her position as director of public relations and corporate communications, she fostered innovative public relations and communication strategies. Jameson earned a master’s degree in public relations from Webster University, St. Louis, in 2009.

In 2010 Jameson founded her own public relations company, purePR. With a tag line of “Mission Matters Most,” she is focusing her efforts on ministries and nonprofits and working with them to develop effective communication strategies. These are organizations that do not have the funds to employ full-time communications staff, yet she explains “they have a message the world needs to hear.” She is also the public relations lead for former Missouri Governor Bob Holden, the Holden Public Policy Forum and the Midwest U.S. China Association.

Concordia honored Jameson in 2010 with the Young Alumna of theYear award.

As Jameson reflected on her life at Concordia, she recalled the meaningful relationships she had with not only peers but also professors like Dr. Jerry Pfabe and with administrators who knew her by name. She also recalls forming her most important relationship, the one with her husband, Leon ’99. Jameson and Leon met during Dr. Bruce Creed’s production of A Few Good Men. After ten years of marriage, the couple was blessed with a daughter, Sydney Grace, who is now three.

As can be expected, when Jameson shares advice for students and new graduates, she focuses on forming relationships and making connections.

“Take advantage of every opportunity on campus. Take the opportunity to create relationships. Be open to failure.”

She also charges students and graduates to become involved in the world.

“You can get insulated into the very safe, very secure church culture. Yet we are called to be about the things of God in our communities and in our civic life. Truly successful people have always sought to give back in life. They have seen the opportunities to be of service to other people as a very primary goal. Always think about others.”

Larry IrmerLarry Irmer returned

to his alma mater for homecoming 2010 and shared some experiences from his 39-year career with students in several health and human performance classes, an area that captured his heart many years ago. Irmer has served as a teacher, coach, administrator and consultant during his career.

A 1970 graduate, Irmer remembers his growth while a Concordia student as “truly a work in progress.”

“I was blessed to have Concordia professionals like Eunice Goldgrabe, Luther Klenke, Larry Oetting, Dr. [Glenn]Einspahr and Dr. [Jay] Juergensen who saw the potential in a brash, young, know-it-all-already student. With more than a few one-on-ones, I benefitted from these and other professionals, and people who obviously held me up in prayer . . . frequently.”

Irmer began his career as a physical education teacher and basketball and baseball coach. Within three years,

As God leads Concordia grads out into the world, he also leads students here, like Amy.

Determined to experience the thrill of a large university and be part of the atmosphere of a Division I school, Amy Mayhall chose to attend Colorado State University after her senior year of high school.

At first Mayhall enjoyed CSU, a school where she didn’t know anyone. “I was going to do it on my own and meet new friends. I wanted to branch out to something that seemed bigger and better. I was loving the big school atmosphere, not having professors know my name and not being called out if I missed class. I was proud to say, ‘I go to CSU!’”

But after her first semester, Mayhall realized something was missing. She found her classes challenging, but she didn’t feel comfortable approaching her professors for help. She hadn’t made the connections she had hoped. Surrounded by many who didn’t share her same perspective, she struggled with her faith. In all, she realized CSU wasn’t a good fit. She prayed for guidance.

“I happened to have a good friend at Concordia who was loving his college experience. He was getting the most out of his classes, meeting good people and loving the small school where he was comfortable to live his life as a Christian.”

Realizing that she wanted that experience, too, Mayhall’s heart seemed to be leading her to Concordia. She transferred and began classes at Concordia in the fall of 2010.

“It took me awhile to realize that the small Christian environment was what I loved and it made me who I am. What or who is bigger and better than Christ?”

Mayhall feels God has used Concordia to help grow her faith and make her a better student and a stronger person. “I am surrounded by Christians and given great opportunities in class to talk about faith. The teachers know me, and they want to see me succeed. Socially I make better decisions here and don’t feel as much pressure because I have met really great Christian people.”

“Concordia has given me so many opportunities, and there are so many for every student who will take advantage of them. I thank God everyday for putting me at Concordia.”

he transitioned to a teacher in special education—before there was any state or federal mandate for special education.

“My foundation from Concordia truly gave me the confidence to proceed in this brand new field,” said Irmer, who was one of the pioneers in the area of special education.

Irmer met the challenge of developing new curriculum for the emerging field by creating a physical education program that was specially designed for students with a variety of disabilities. This program eventually grew into P.E.O.P.E.L. (Physical Education Opportunity Program for Exceptional Learners) at West Phoenix High School.

“P.E.O.P.E.L. trained and used the talents of student peer tutors to work in general physical education classes with handicapped students,” explained Irmer. “P.E.O.P.E.L. was effective on many levels, popular with students, peer tutors, parents, faculty and administration. Others schools contacted us to learn how to begin and implement the same or similar classes.”

In answer to a growing need in special education, Irmer traveled throughout the U.S. ,working with school districts that wanted to adopt the program. From 1986-2009, Irmer worked with San Diego City Schools as an Itinerant Adapted Physical Education teacher and high school basketball coach. He retired in June 2009.

As Irmer met with Concordia students, he encouraged each to begin now to think as a professional. “Someday, sooner than they imagine, they will cross over from their role as student to a new and exciting role as professional,” Irmer said. “The sooner they begin to imagine and plan for their new life, the more meaningful their educational experiences at Concordia will become.”

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Singing the CHURCH’S SONGIt’s no secret that worship styles in some congregations are changing. Although there is a considerable debate about the merits and shortcomings of any given worship style, it’s clear that no matter what style congregations choose to practice, the church will continue to need people to serve and lead in the area of worship arts—from organists to sound technicians.

In 2009 Concordia began the process of creating a Certification in Contemporary Church Music, or C3M, to train and equip students to lead Christ-centered church music in congregations that worship in a contemporary style. As congregations have continued to add more complex media and sound productions to their worship services, Concordia has replaced C3M with a full Worship Arts program.

“There are quite a few people out there who are doing other things who aren’t musicians,” explains Pete Prochnow, director of the Worship Arts program. “You can carry Jesus’ love in a lot of ways, not just through music.”

Concordia’s Worship Arts program now seeks to train experienced and future church workers and volunteers to minister to people of many different cultures and backgrounds through contributions of art in worship from playing music to managing multi-media production.

While the program does offer classes for musicians, students can choose from one of five worship arts tracks: leadership/performance, songwriting and composition for worship, audio production, multimedia, and church planting. For Prochnow these new additions are important to ministry.

“This can help people to use their various [not just musical] God-given talents,” said Prochnow.

Even as the definition of “worship arts” expands, the program’s emphasis on preparing students to serve with excellence hasn’t wavered. Because leading worship is a serious and important task, Prochnow has enlisted experts in a variety of fields to help teach Worship Arts classes.

One of those expert instructors is songwriter and musician Kip Fox, worship arts director at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Anthem, Ariz., and former lead singer at the 2007 and 2010 Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod National Youth Gatherings. Fox is clearly focused not just on leading worship well, but ultimately on serving God’s people.

“The 21st century has arrived, and with it comes a new challenge for the church. How do we communicate the Gospel clearly to an over-stimulated society?” asked Fox.

“A Worship Arts Program is absolutely vital to the body of Christ, a body that needs constant, creative exposure to the grace of God.”

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(left) Andrew Metcalf learns the ropes in the recording studio from guest instructor, Doug Decker. (right) David Minster works with professional vocalist Nayanna Holley on his original composition, “The Man.”

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Students benefit not only from the experience of leaders who are actively serving in the parish but also from those who can help them develop specific skills, like songwriting. Vocalist Nayanna Holley, who has toured with Michael Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, Sheryl Crow, the Dave Matthews Band and Queen Latifah, is one such guest instructor.

As a part of her contribution to the songwriting class, Holley teamed up with Concordia senior and Worship Arts student David Minster to record an original song. Her stop in Seward came on the heels of singing in Europe.

“The recording process was the most intense and yet most rewarding experience,” said Minster. “It was such a blessing to be given the opportunity to record the song I wrote with experienced and talented musicians. I mean, how often does anyone get to record their song with an incredible vocalist who had just flown in from France a couple of days before?”

Minster is the first student to record a song and produce a finished soundtrack from the new recording studio on campus installed to serve Worship Arts students.

In addition to the Songwriting for Contemporary Worship course, guest instructors also have assisted in teaching courses in Multimedia, Live Sound and Digital Recording Techniques.

Phil Grimpo, multimedia director at Christ Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb., and executive director of Inspirmedia productions, has shared his knowledge and experience in using different media as part of worship.

Paul Heintzen, senior Walt Disney World audio technician, kicked off the first worship arts Live Sound course, an exploration of live sound techniques commonly used in the context of worship. A few highlights of Heintzen’s commercial experience include managing live productions for Walt Disney World’s Indiana Jones show and Barbie show, the Grant Park festival in Chicago and the Lou Diamond Phillips Band.

The Digital Recording Techniques class has benefited from visits by Doug Decker and John Stites, a Grammy nominated recording engineer. Decker and Stites worked with the class on multiple techniques and software for doing studio recording and also assisted in the recording of Minster’s song.

Prochnow is excited about the opportunities all these experts bring to the students. “We need to have students come out of here who are trained in all these areas,” said Prochnow. “So why not bring in the best in the field to learn from?”

Having a variety of skills will allow graduates of the program to adapt to the needs of any worship community.

“Not everything will work in every community,” commented Prochnow. “I’ve been places where they use Jazz music in the service. You probably couldn’t do that in Seward. Arts carry messages, but they are not the messages in themselves. Music is not a message; it is a messenger. The message of God doesn’t change, but the messengers change. We’re going to train so they can adapt.”

Students see this adaptability as a unique asset of Concordia’s program.

“While many churches are developing worship programs that include elements like praise bands, visual arts, and

intricate sound systems, few educational programs exist to fully equip church workers to excel in these areas,” senior Aaron Kortze explained. “The Worship Arts Program at Concordia is one such program. It is helping to make me a more well-rounded individual as far as church ministry, and I will be able to adapt much better to whatever unique situations I encounter.”

In addition to teaching students, another goal of the program is to be able to help churches who are looking to start or change worship programs. Prochnow said the main questions he gets from

churches are “What can we do?” and “How do we start?”

“We want to be that resource for churches,” said Prochnow. “They don’t know what kind of sound equipment to get or even what kind of drums to get. We can help them with that.”

For students in the Worship Arts program, the knowledge they are gaining will be a valuable resource for them and for the people they serve.

“I was exposed to a lot of unique opportunities by being involved in the Worship Arts program,” shared Minster.

“These were opportunities I may never have been exposed to in my life, and they provided some very memorable experiences.”

The 21st century has arrived, and with it comes a new challenge for the church. How do we communicate the Gospel clearly to an over-stimulated society?

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European tour: An experience of a lifetime

They walked in Charles Dickens’ footsteps, glimpsed the little mermaid perched in Copenhagen’s harbor, checked the time by the Astronomical Clock in Prague and imagined Hamlet haunting the halls of Kronborg Castle. For nineteen travelers from Concordia, this European adventure was the experience of a lifetime. For Dr. Daniel Thurber, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, this 18th European study tour continues to be one of the best parts of his job.

“I lead these study tours because I have seen how important international travel can be in deepening and broadening our students in multiple ways,” said Thurber. “For most of my participants, it is their first experience in international travel, and I anticipate that they will build upon this with further travel as their lives go on. As a teacher, it is also very joyful for me to see my students’ faces the first time they encounter these wonderful sites that they have heretofore only read or heard about.”

The group of 12 Concordia students, four professors and three friends of the university went on the trip for different

reasons. Some of students earned academic credit by completing assignments related to the tour, but most went for the adventure.

“Aside from the fact that this was probably a once in a lifetime opportunity for me, the sheer lure of Europe’s rich history and culture hooked me instantly,” said sophomore Austin Albers, Sioux Falls, S.D. “I wanted to live inside the history books and novels that sat on my shelves.”

No matter why they went, participants came back with a new appreciation for subjects they had studied.

“Before the trip, I was not sure of what to expect,” explained junior Sarah Sprague, St. Louis, Mo. “Touring Charles Dickens’ house and neighborhood, wandering the streets of the Bloomsbury area of Virginia Woolf, and exploring the Franz Kafka Museum gave me a new perspective on the authors and their works, having learned and felt what their lives were like in their environments. There is no better classroom than the streets and museums of Europe.”

For Emma Gaither, a Joplin, Mo., sophomore, the most rewarding part of the trip was the new friendships. “When I went on the trip I only knew two of the other people,” said Gaither. “You really get to form a bond with people when you spend two weeks with them.”

Thurber, of course, has his own favorite part of the study tours. “I find fascination and beauty in each city and country that we visit,” Thurber commented.

“However, from an English teacher’s perspective, London and Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s hometown, are near the top of my list.”

Beyond the chance to make their readings come to life, Thurber feels the tours provide another important opportunity for participants.

“Most of all, I encourage my students to reflect about what they are learning about themselves and about God’s world

during our travels,” he said. “I encourage them to be alert to how God can use these experiences to equip them to minister more fully to the needs of others as their lives go on.”

Along with the 18 European tours, Thurber has also lead three tours to Asia. These 21 trips have taken more than 430 participants across the world to cities such as London, Vienna, Prague, Copenhagen and Dublin, as well as Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Berlin. He is already planning for his upcoming tours which will include visits to Moscow, Istanbul and Budapest.

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I encourage them to be alert to how God can use these experiences to equip them to minister more fully to the needs of others as their lives go on.

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(top left) The visitors experience Kärntner Straße, a famous shopping street in Vienna. (bottom left) Rachel Boylan, Nicole Baker and Tyler Beltz get into costume at Prague Castle. (right) Allison Mellick, Emma Gaither and Sarah Sprague pose in front of the gates to Buckingham Palace.

to the science. “I wasn’t ready for being in the public eye, the hate mail and the public perception,” he reports. Besides threatening messages, Huntington was nearly involved in a physical altercation with a supporter of the prosecution.

“I never look forward to it, and I don’t enjoy that aspect of it.”

Besides lending his expertise to criminal investigators, Huntington also takes the time to educate and train police, medical examiners and students at other colleges. In total, Huntington has lead almost fifteen workshops and lectures, five during this last year.

In November Huntington conducted a seminar, “Locating and Recovering Human Remains,” for the Seward County Sheriff’s Posse. As a part of the seminar Huntington went to Plum Creek Park in Seward and concealed a simulated

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You wouldn’t know it by his humble demeanor, but 2002 alumnus and Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Tim Huntington is the youngest board-certified forensic entomologist in the nation. That’s quite an accomplishment.

And as a true forensic scientist at heart, after he’s done teaching and looking at bugs under microscopes, Huntington spends his free time doing things like burying fake arms in the park to train local law enforcement, analyzing crime scenes and testifying in homicide trials.

In fact, the murder-mysteries that capture our imaginations on popular shows like “CSI” are a regular part of Huntington’s work. Huntington has contributed to nearly 60 cases in 11 states and four countries. Most involve homicide or mysterious death.

Huntington has worked on the side of the prosecution for most cases, but for the nationally known Casey Anthony trial currently underway in Florida, he is a member of the defense team. “If it weren’t for defense experts, the prosecution could say whatever they want,” explains Huntington. “I’m not saying that happens, but it could.”

Huntington, who was recommended to the defense by a fellow forensic entomologist working for the prosecution, expressed the importance of forensic entomology in these cases. “It’s really important evidence to figure out what happened. In a lot of cases, if I don’t do it, it won’t get done.”

Despite the attention that’s come from his involvement with the Anthony case, including an interview with the CBS television show “48 Hours,” Huntington would rather stick

of the International Salvation Army presented “Preparing Together: Assuring the functional and emotional care of elders and persons with disabilities through adaptive messaging and assessment measures” at the National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster Conference in Kansas City, Mo.

Dr. Jeffrey Blersch, professor of music, was featured on National Public Radio’s syndicated show Pipedreams in an episode about recently released music by American

composers. His commissions and compositions published this year include a choral composition of “Peace I Leave With You,” organ compositions “On Christmas Night: 8 Carols for Organ” and “On Easter Morn: 4 Organ Preludes” and a partita for organ on “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” The highlight of Blersch’s performance schedule was as guest organist for the Eighth Lutheran Hymn Festival held at the Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, Texas. Other hymn festival performances were in Harvester, Mo., and in Staplehurst, Neb.

Dr. Brian Albright, assistant professor of mathematics, published a textbook, Mathematical Modeling with Excel, with Jones and Bartlett publishers. Albright also presented a talk, “The Distribution of the Sum of Signed Ranks,” at the Mathematical Association of America Section Meeting at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Dr. Lisa Ashby, associate provost, along with Professor of Communication Dr. Renea Gernant and Michael Orfitelli

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Dr. Ronald Bork, dean of the College of Education, presented on copyright and liability law for Lutheran teachers at the Kansas District LCMS Educators’ Conference. He also presented “School Law Primer for Lutheran Educators” at the Lutheran Education Association National Convention.

Dr. Vicki Boye, professor of health and human performance, authored

“School Tobacco Policy Project: Executive Summary,” a report on the findings and recommendations

of a collaborative project with Four Corners Health Department, 13 schools/school districts in Polk, Butler, York and Seward counties and the Health Promotion Programming class.

Connie Butler, director of human resources, completed her Senior Professional Human Resource certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

Karen Chittick, graphic artist in the marketing and communication office, completed the design of a

. . .book cover Artistic Impressions-The Life and History of T.J. Koch. It was written and published by Koch’s grandchildren. His grandson, John Blomenberg, presented a copy of the book to Link Library.

Amanda Geidel, associate professor of education, presented “Powerful Programming Through Pre-Referral Planning and Intervention Strategies” and “Powerful Collaboration Within a Student Assistance Team and Beyond” at the 2010 LCMS Administrators’ Leadership Training

Workshop held in Columbus, Neb.

Dr. Elizabeth Grimpo, assistant professor of music, joined guest clarinet artist, Jessica Lindsey, and Concordia adjunct professor Dr. Christopher Nichols in a recital of clarinet and piano literature. She also accompanied the Sing Around Nebraska Honor Choir sponsored by the Nebraska Choral Directors Association.

Dr. Joseph Gubyani, professor of biology, led a group of students on a study tour to Costa Rica, joined

human arm. The workshop helped the sheriff’s posse learn how to find human remains and properly recover them.

“I was really impressed they found it,” said Huntington. “It was hidden pretty good.”

Huntington, who also serves as a reserve Seward county deputy, was asked to lead the workshop by Sheriff Joseph Yocum. Access to an expert such as Huntington for small communities is rare.

“Dr. Tim Huntington was invaluable to our training. He has and continues to be a great resource for area law enforcement,” said Yocum.

“His knowledge of forensics and the training he’s receiving as a deputy sheriff makes him an even greater resource in the event we have a major crime occur in our area.”

Huntington also conducted a seminar, “Forensic Entomology: Recognition, Collection, and Preservation Training Workshop,” for the Pottawattamie County Medical Examiner’s Office in Council Bluffs, Iowa. “I had recently done a case for the medical examiner, and she asked if I did workshops or training,” said Huntington. His presentation was part of a larger in-service training attended by nine agencies including the medical examiner, police, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and some students.

Along with the two presentations in November, he also gave a workshop in Lyon County, Kan., a five-day seminar for the Southern Institute of Forensic Sciences in St. Joseph, Mo., and an annual presentation for the forensic science graduate program at Nebraska Wesleyan.In addition to his work with law enforcement, Huntington

is active in professional organizations. This past year he coauthored and presented the colorfully named paper “Using a Faceless Murder Victim to Illustrate Crap Tests, Quackery, and Incompetence in Using or Not Using Forensic Entomology”

at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences’ annual meeting. Huntington also serves as one of 14 diplomates on the American Board of Forensic Entomology. The diplomate status recognizes achievement and excellence and establishes the diplomate as a distinguished top professional.

One of the biggest struggles for Huntington when it comes to his forensic entomology

activities is having time for everything. “I’m pulled in a lot of directions at once,” said Huntington. “That, and sometimes you don’t get the evidence or data you need.”

Through all of this, however, Huntington continues his work for one reason—to give back.

“It really helps the agencies that need it,” said Huntington.

It’s really important evidence to figure out what happened. In a lot of cases, if I don’t do it, it won’t get done.

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near the top of the memories she will take from Concordia. “The completion of the Walz Human Performance Center and seeing the graduates, some of whom had waited for nearly 40 years to see this happen, that was really a highlight.”

In her retirement, Goldgrabe plans to continue teaching and hopes to use her expertise working with schools in Nebraska. “I’d like to survey the present status of physical education in Lutheran elementary and secondary schools in Nebraska and be available as a consultant for schools that want help with their programs. Ultimately I’ll live out the expression, ‘A teacher is one who makes himself or herself progressively unnecessary.’”

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Dr. Eunice Goldgrabe graduated from Concordia in 1966 and then returned to join the faculty in 1967, teaching both at Concordia High School and at the college. Goldgrabe accomplished a great deal during her tenure: she taught a variety of classes, coached several sports, served as the chair of the Health and Human Performance department, worked diligently to help revise HHP curriculum and served on the building committee for the newly named Walz Human Performance Complex.

Goldgrabe comes from a teaching family—both her mother and her older brother were Lutheran teachers. “I really didn’t think of doing anything but teaching. However, I was rather torn between music, PE, and history endorsements in secondary education and finally choose PE and history. I guess it turned out just fine, although I still am in awe of a good organist.”

Working with students has been one of the greatest experiences for Goldgrabe. “Every time a teacher hears or reads about a graduate who has reached a significant goal in life, it’s a highlight,” she shared. The changes she has seen in the HHP curriculum and the completion of the first two phases of the Walz Human Performance Complex also rank

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by Dr. Joel Helmer, associate professor of geography.

Catherine Herbener, adjunct instructor in music, performed piano in a recital of recently discovered works with David Neely, music professor and violinist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Janet Hruska, payroll specialist, completed her Professional Human Resource certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

Dr. Joseph Herl’s hymn tune Kirkwood will appear with Timothy Dudley-Smith’s text “No temple now, no gift of price” in Light of the World: 30 Contemporary Hymns, published by Canterbury Press.

Dr. Jennifer Janousek, associate professor of human performance, co-presented a session titled

“1+1=3 ~ Creating Successful Partnerships” at the Nebraska Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance conference in Lincoln, Neb.

Rev. Dr. Kevin Kohnke, director of Family Life Ministry, presented

“Dealing with Family and End of Life Issues” to master’s students at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., and was a facilitator for the National Council on Family Relations conference in Minneapolis, Minn.

Holly Matzke, administrative assistant, was named to the Nebraska Poll Worker Hall of Fame by Secretary of State John Gale in honor of her more than 20 years of service to the state during elections.

Having accepted the call to teach at Concordia in 1967, Dr. Eunice Goldgrabe retired at the end of the spring

semester. Concordia University, Nebraska praises God for Dr. Goldgrabe’s 44 years of service.

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. . .Annette Oliver, assistant professor of education, spoke regarding the importance of literacy experiences in the home to parents at Centennial Public School, Utica, Neb. Students from two education classes led parents and children in a variety of literacy stations which could be replicated at home.

Tim Rippstein, assistant professor of education, conducted multiple seminars, presentations and lectures around Latvia on issues specific to Christian education in the church

and home, including classes at a new Latvian Lutheran Church missionary and discipleship school in Saldus. He also published a book review of Adam McHugh’s Introverts in the Church in the January 2011 NADCE Quarterly.

Dr. John Snow, assistant professor of mathematics, organized a special session on “Universal Algebra and Order” at the Spring Central Sectional Meeting of the American Mathematical Society at the University of Iowa, Iowa City.

Lynn Soloway, professor of art, was commissioned by The LCMS communications office and KFUO Radio in St. Louis to create the artwork for their Christmas greeting card. She also created adornments at the invitation of the Joslyn Museum’s Hitchcock Museum Shop in conjunction with the museum’s

“The Glory of The Ukraine” exhibit.

Dr. Bernard Tonjes presented on the topic of dual credit programs for high school students at the annual Association of Lutheran

“Our students are awesome,” said a surprised Dr. Thaddeus Warren as he was announced as the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Teaching Award. “They are such a blessing to serve.”

The award was announced at the 104th commencement ceremony. The honor is given to a full-time faculty member who has been nominated by students and selected by a committee of students and faculty members who have previously received the award. The recipient is not revealed until his or her name is called during the graduation ceremony.

Those nominating Warren noted his passion for teaching, his faith and his dedication. “His classes and his words helped change my life and pointed me back to the cross of Christ and His love,” said one of the nominating students.

Joining the Concordia staff in the fall of 2005, Warren previously had been the Director of Christian Education program director and a professor of education at Concordia, St. Paul. He also served congregations and schools in Alabama, Nebraska and Colorado.

Warren earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a master’s in family life from Concordia. He completed his doctorate in education through Capella University.

“I am very honored to receive this award,” Warren shared after the ceremony. “It is very humbling to be recognized by the students, as I work with so many great colleagues who I hold in high esteem and who are great teachers. The students I see on a day-to-day basis are truly excellent young men and women who have a true desire to grow and learn.”

Warren emphasized his love of teaching and of his opportunity to work with Concordia’s students.

“I believe that I have the greatest job in the world,” said Warren. “I get the opportunity to not only teach in the disciplines I love, but I get to walk with students as they wrestle with the questions of life. The most exciting opportunity that I get day to day is to share with students about the hope we have in Christ.”

Warren honored as Teacher of the Year

Secondary Schools conference in Kiawah Island, S.C. He also presented a sectional titled “School Counseling without a Counselor” at the Lutheran Education Association conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dr. Kurt von Kampen, professor of music, led a high school choral clinic at Parker Lutheran High School in Colorado. His new composition,

“Under the Stars One Holy Night,” was commissioned by Christ Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb.

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Rachel Ahlers was presented with the Best of Show Award at Concordia’s student art exhibit.

Tyson Billings was selected as a summer intern with the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team. He also was accepted to a master’s program in sport management at Wichita State University.

Heather Blomenberg was accepted to the physician assistant program at the University of Nebraska Medical College.

Lindsay Fibranz was accepted into the physician assistant program at the University of Nebraska Medical College.

Kara Howard was accepted into the nursing program at Valparaiso University.

Adam Hubrig was accepted to the master’s in creative writing program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Jeremy Jank was accepted to a summer research program at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind. He will be working with a project titled, “Computer Monitored Problem Solving Dialogues.”

Daniel Klinge was admitted to a summer research program in physics and astronomy at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.

Hayley Koeritz was named the winner of the Leo Sieck Endowment in art.

Todd Meier designed and created a mural for Trinity Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa, as a part of his internship in ecclesiastical art through Concordia’s Center for Liturgical Art. He also was accepted to the New York Contemporary Arts and Media Studies fall program run through Bethel University. The program includes an internship and culminates in a student exhibition.

Lauren Onions designed and painted a mural for Kansas City Lutheran High School as a part of her internship in ecclesiastical art through Concordia’s Center for Liturgical Art.

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Sometimes starting the battle against public health disparities starts with a toothbrush, some toothpaste and a few doses of ibuprofen.

Armed with just that—suitcases full of toothbrushes and simple over-the-counter medication—seven Concordia students, a professor, two physician assistants and a pediatrician boarded a plane for Guatemala and a week-long medical mission trip in March. Their goal: host clinics, share the good news of Jesus and investigate how future groups can continue their work.

From the moment they started their work in the cities of Amatitlan and La Avanzada, the students noticed just how different living conditions are from what they were used to. “I do not think I could have imagined how these people were living; it is truly unfathomable if you do not see it for yourself,” said senior Mia Pauluhn.

The group hosted several health clinics, distributed hygiene kits, taught kids how to brush their teeth and completed a community health needs assessment. According to Pauluhn, these little things do make a difference, even if it’s not immediately apparent.

“Some people say that going down there for a week isn’t really going to do a lot, but the thing that was exciting to me was when we got to go out into the community. We actually did a needs assessment. We’re going to compile the information, take a look at the community as a whole and see where their needs are,” shared Pauluhn, already thinking about the future.--------------------------------

See video of Concordia students serving in Guatemala and hear Mia Pauluhn recount her experience at www.cune.edu/Guatemala or scan the QR code.

“When we send a group back next spring they’ll be able to continue growing relationships and hopefully find a way to help these people get rid of the diseases they’re suffering with.” For Assistant Professor in Health and

Human Performance Dr. Jen Janousek, who led the group, the trip was about witnessing and education, too. “First and foremost, we wanted to serve God by sharing His love in a cross-cultural setting. We also wanted to use the gifts God has given us to serve the Guatemalan people and hopefully be a blessing to them,” Janousek explained. “The students were able to see the information they learned in their Global Health class firsthand and gained experience educating others on preventative health practices that affect community health.”

Janousek’s aims weren’t wasted on her students. “To actually go and see [health disparities] makes it real. It makes you more passionate about it,” shared

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Andrew Rogers was accepted to a summer research program in chemistry at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.

Tyler Schik interned as a health fitness instructor at BryanLGH LifePointe Medical Wellness Center in Lincoln, Neb.

Steven Schultz was selected as a summer intern with Going Vertical in Omaha, Neb.

Scott Schwalenberg has been accepted to the master’s in creative writing program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Matthew Shranz was selected for the Concordia Publishing House

summer internship position in information technology.

Nathan Sindt was accepted to a summer research program in biochemistry at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Jennifer Wachsmann was accepted into the MBA program at Concordia University, Nebraska.

The recipients of the Class of 1933 Endowment in art were Nicole Hill and Rachel Smith.

Connie Kettner, Aaron Kortze, Jennette Morrison and Sara Schultz performed at the Lincoln Chapter of the American Guild of Organists annual student recital.

Grant Oldre, Anna Schuett and Tyler Walworth had papers accepted to the Great Plains Undergraduate Theology Conference at Sioux Falls Seminary in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Kaylie Mellema and Hannah Woollen received the Wayne and Wanda Lillich Endowment in art.

Dozens of students traveled to Austria, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Guatemala and Haiti for study and mission trips.

For a list of Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod church work placements from Concordia as well as public and parochial school teaching positions accepted, visit www.cune.edu/placement

Pauluhn. “A lot of times when you go on trips like this, you don’t know the impact you’re going to have, but it’s important because we’re called by God to serve other people and to show him through our actions.”

Junior Zach Schnell, who had never been on a mission trip prior to this experience, reacted similarly. “I expected not to be able to help much because I didn’t speak Spanish, and I was very nervous about going, but I was overwhelmed by the kindness and welcoming of the people,” he said. “Trips such as this one are great opportunities to get to help improve the lives of others.”

--------------------------------The group, led by Assistant Professor in Health and Human Performance Dr. Jennifer Janousek, included seniors Aaron Hanneman, Omaha, Neb.; Lauren Awe, Tilden, Neb.; and Mia Pauluhn, St. Louis, Mo. and juniors Megan Schmidt, Seward, Neb.; Zachery Schnell, Lincoln, Neb.; Adam Strohschein, Annandale, Minn.; and Timothy von Behren, Falls City, Neb.; pediatrician Dr. Sarah Matthias; physician assistants Heidi Solano and Carol Dettmer. -------------------------------- Although the students went to witness

to the Guatemalans, they received constant reminders of God’s love, too. One afternoon junior Megan Schmidt, physician assistant Heidi Solano and

Pauluhn traveled to the top of a mountain to see the view. It was a little cloudy and overcast, and there was a storm blowing in.

“We began to walk up the steepest road you will ever see and down a dirt path laden with trash—in between houses that you would never guess were houses—and then you are standing at the top of this hill overlooking one of the most gorgeous breathtaking views I have seen in my life,” said Pauluhn.

“On the way down the mountain that day we saw a rainbow, a full end-to-end rainbow covering God’s magnificent mountainous creation, reminding us of His promise to His people; His people that are all over.”

In all, the trip went so well that Janousek is planning to include a yearly medical mission with her Global Health course. “The trip was even better than I expected! Concordia truly has some amazing students, and I feel blessed I had the opportunity to lead them.

“I know we were blessed abundantly by our experience in Guatemala and pray that we were also a blessing to others. I saw God’s love shine through each and every one of the students as they worked and played with the Guatemalan people and educated them on health and hygiene issues.”

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Okay, so, Olivia loved Cesario, but Cesario was really Viola in disguise, and she loved Orsino. But Orsino loved Olivia who ended up marrying Sebastian. And that was just one play! Helena loved Demetrius, but Demetrius loved Hermia who was in a committed relationship with Lysander until fairies made both Lysander and Demetrius fall in love with Helena. Yikes!

Clearly portraying (and keeping straight) some of the Bard’s most memorable characters is no small task, but Concordia’s self-proclaimed

“Shakespeare Boot Camp,” a troupe of theatre-lovers organized completely by students, readily took the challenge of directing and performing two of William Shakespeare’s comedies.

As true student-led productions, the two shows were not part of a class or produced by the theatre department.

Seniors Nikki Baker, Arvada, Colo., and Rachel Boylan, Corinth, Texas, were the brains behind the group’s first

production, Twelfth Night, which was performed at the Seward Amphitheater. Baker and Boylan, who co-directed, came up with the idea while sitting at the amphitheater during a class.

“We wanted to do a comedy,” said Baker, “and we wanted to do it outside at the Seward band shell. I’ve always thought it would be a cool place to do a theatre performance.”

They mentioned their idea to Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Bryan Moore, who encouraged them to do the show. The process started spring semester 2010, and they planned the show for the following fall.

The actors and directors spent eight weeks getting the show ready for the audience. After receiving great reviews, many of the students expressed interest in doing another show, and a small group of the actors started working on what show to do next.

“We moved pretty quickly after Twelfth Night got done,” explained Heather

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constraint was what made me the most nervous,” Niedfeldt said. “Trying to organize everything in four weeks was crazy.”

Once practices began several leaders stepped up to make sure things got done. One of these leaders was junior Josh Schultz, who played Oberon. He and Niedfeldt think the show’s collaborative leadership is what made it possible to meet the demanding deadline.

“The actors had a chance to own part of the show,” Schultz commented.

Niedfeldt, Stella, Neb. “We were all too excited to let it sit.”

The students were originally looking at doing a tragedy for the second show, but decided instead on another Shakespearian comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

“We wanted to do a tragedy,” Baker commented, “but Midsummer kept coming up.”

This time, however, the group decided to direct and produce the play collaboratively, with no one person in charge.

“We all got together and cast the play,” said senior troupe member Niedfeldt.

“We listed all the parts on the white board and then went through and said who we thought would be good for each part.”

The group had less than four weeks to put together their show. “The time

The actors had a chance to own part of the show.

“When you’re working on a show collaboratively you have more give and take. You learn more. I think that’s why we’re successful in producing Shakespeare in four weeks.”

Niedfeldt agrees. “It was led by students, so students had the power,”

The collaborative process offered its own challenges, however.

“Sometimes you had to get over the fact that there are too many people trying to put their voices in,” Baker explained, “but I could see everyone’s individual contributions, which is cool to watch.”

The members of Shakespeare Boot Camp hope to see it become a regular part of the theatre schedule.

“It would be awesome if this would keep going,” shared Niedfeldt, “This group will stick with Shakespeare because it’s what we’re passionate about.”

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operations officer of The Thomas Group. He is the recipient of a number of business awards including the Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Award.

In his presentation, “His Dream, Our Responsibility,” Davis demonstrated how Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work still has important implications for us today.

Sara Holle, Marysville, Kan., one of the student leaders of R.A.C.E., reflected on the presentation. “[Davis said] it’s fine to celebrate people who have been somewhat neglected throughout history—women and African Americans for example—by having a month in honor of them. But we’ll never eliminate discrimination and prejudice until we have ‘Human History Month’ to realize that everyone on this planet is human, regardless of whatever we perceive different about them.”

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Prose and poems of African-American writers filled the Janzow Campus Center on Feb. 18 as students, faculty, staff and volunteers gathered to celebrate the 22nd National African American Read-In. The event, which is promoted nationally by the National Council of Teachers of English, featured over one million readers across the nation in February.

On campus, the Read-In was one of two black history month activities sponsored by Concordia’s intercultural awareness student organization, Restoring Awareness Culturally and Ethnically. In its first year as an official club, R.A.C.E. works to promote awareness of culture and ethnicities and to provide a community and network for the minority and foreign students on campus.

R.A.C.E. also hosted inspirational speaker and author Aaron Davis. Davis, a member of the 1994 national championship Nebraska football team, is the president of Aaron Davis Presentations, Inc., and the chief

(above) Assistant Professor Brian Moore reads works from African American writers at the annual Read-In. Inspirational speaker Aaron Davis poses after his presentation with (l-r) R.A.C.E. advisor Dr. Renea Gernant, Patrick Tyrance, Charles Washington, Davis, Sara Holle and David Armstead. The presentation was sponsored by R.A.C.E.

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To see Marxhausen’s appearance on Letterman, visit www.cune.edu/marxie or scan the QR code.

Professor Emeritus Reinhold Marxhausen spent Easter in heaven this year. Marxie was called home on Saturday evening, April 23.

Marxhausen was born in Vergas, Minn., on April 13, 1922 and was united in marriage to Dorris Steinbrueck in July of 1953. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the Philippines at Leyte and in New Guinea from 1943-1946. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Valparaiso University in 1950, studied art at Ray-Vogue School in Chicago, Ill., and at the Chicago Art Institute and received an MFA degree from Mills College in Oakland, Calif.

As Concordia’s first full-time art instructor, he endeared himself to many people through his teaching.

“Marx’s loving, playful spirit could be seen in his art, his inventions, and the way he helped others to see creatively,” said Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, Concordia’s president. “His faith and legacy as a teacher have left a lasting mark on Concordia and all those who knew him.”

Marxhausen taught at Concordia from 1951 until his retirement in 1989, mentoring hundreds of students and becoming well known for his creative teaching strategies. Marxhausen also gained recognition by exhibiting his

artwork and giving talks and hands-on seminars at churches and schools nationwide. He identified his two giant mosaic murals in the Nebraska State Capitol building as his greatest accomplishments. Marxhausen received wide exposure when he appeared on Late Night with David Letterman in 1986, demonstrating his charming, pocket-size sound sculptures called Stardust. The palm-sized stainless steel objects looked like rocks and had wires inside that created a symphony of sound.

Concordia is proud to have an art gallery named in his honor and a significant collection of his work, including the large sculpture, “Open Book,” located near Link Library.

As a teacher and speaker, he challenged his students and audiences to see truly, without preconception or bias, and to find beauty in the ordinary.

An exhibit featuring Marxhausen’s work, Do You See What I See?: A Tribute to Reinhold Marxhausen from Concordia’s Permanent Collection, will be staged

Oct. 2 to Nov. 18 at The Marxhausen Gallery on campus. In recognition of his retirement and significant contribution to Concordia’s art department, the Marxhausen Scholarship Endowment was established in 1988 to provide scholarships for students with exceptional ability and/or interest in art. With a historic gift value of over $100,000 in 2010, the scholarship endowment has provided support to art students for well over a decade. To contribute to the Marxhausen Scholarship Endowment contact the advancement office, 800.535.5494, ext. 7408 or visit www.cune.edu/giving and click on ‘make a gift’.

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Ah - Spring Weekend. It is a tradition fondly remembered by alumni and anticipated by current students. Despite the weather hardly feeling like spring, students braved the chill to participate in activities for this year’s spring weekend—Concordia: The Final Frontier.

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When Sr. Frances Pytlik, a second-grade teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic School in David City, Neb., first started the gerontology and aging studies program she wanted to learn more about the aging process and prepare for a potential new ministry when she retired from teaching children. Now, as she accepts her diploma, she realizes she has gained much more.

“I have gained a greater understanding of the many challenges and blessings that are encountered as a person ages,” she explains. “This program centered on the aging process of the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

“At every turn I was led to see and understand my own feelings toward aging and death. It has enriched my understanding of my own aging, created a greater awareness of the need for intergenerational activities and refined my role in the education of youth as a way to help the next generation understand and appreciate the wisdom of the elders who touch our lives.”

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When graduates took the stage during this year’s commencement ceremony, they walked past two new banners representing the first graduates in two of Concordia’s new master’s programs: Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Gerontology and Aging Studies.

Registering its first students in 2009, the MBA program (housed at Concordia’s campus in Lincoln, Neb.) offers working professionals an accelerated program to earn their degree in two years while focusing in one of 13 emphasis areas. Bryant Krieger is the program’s first graduate.

“It has been rewarding to gain knowledge and use it in class and life,” said Krieger. “Talking with the other students has been my favorite part; not only has it been a great networking opportunity, but it has been a great learning opportunity.”

Although Krieger’s plans for the future are unclear, he knows earning his MBA will help him. “The program has opened up more opportunities for me. I am so thankful that I decided to pursue my MBA and am honored to be the first graduate.” . . .

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For years Concordia alumni have been making a positive difference in the lives of those they serve but so have Concordia students. With a newly established partnership between Concordia and the Seward Youth Center, education majors now have the opportunity to earn required field experience hours and to serve by tutoring students from the Seward area.

The Youth Center/Concordia partnership was spearheaded by Kayla Ahrens, a member of the Seward Youth Center board of directors, and Concordia Assistant Professor of Education Bernard Tonjes. When Ahrens contacted Concordia in hopes of bringing tutors to the center, Tonjes saw a great opportunity to fold the tutoring experience into several classes required for future teachers.

“The primary goal is to assist [Seward] students to be academically successful, whether that is helping them with specific subjects, with homework in general or with studying for quizzes and tests,” shared Ahrens. “Concordia University tutors can provide the support, instruction and encouragement necessary to help these students achieve their academic goals.”

Students who have been working at the youth center have found it to be a very worthwhile experience.

“Tutoring is totally different from observing in the classroom,” said junior Karissa Weinrich, Fremont, Neb. “It’s a great experience for me to be able to help these kids.”

Levi Wiseman, a junior from La Grande, Ore., also serves as a tutor. “This experience is much better than teacher aiding in classrooms because you get a lot more contact with the children,” Wiseman shared. “I have seen how my help for just one hour of one day has impacted the students’ success.”

Tonjes believes the benefits of the program extend to everyone involved.

“[The tutoring program] benefits Concordia by giving our students an opportunity to work with students who, for one reason or another, need extra assistance,” said Tonjes. “It benefits the Youth Center by allowing them to add a significant academic component to the services they offer to the community. I hope it benefits the community students by allowing them to better understand the

subjects they choose to work on, and I think Concordia and the Youth Center both derive a benefit from the cooperation and collaboration it takes to pull this kind of thing together. We are better because of our partnerships.”

Ahrens also believes that this new partnership is something to celebrate.

“Without the Concordia students as resources, we would not be able to have a program like this,” Ahrens said. “I believe that the Seward Youth Center and Concordia will work together to continue providing a program like this in Seward.”

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Concordia’s Center for Liturgical Art has served churches, chapels and congregations throughout the country and abroad. This year professional and student artists at the CLA were able to lend their talents to Concordia’s own Weller Chapel. In addition to a new altar, pulpit and baptismal font, the chapel now features a vibrant stained glass window that greets students and visitors from the front of the room.

The new window was a gift of the children of the Rev. Dr. Harvey and Carol Lange. Dr. Lange was a faculty member of Concordia’s theology department from 1964 to 1977.

Mark Anschutz, managing artist at the CLA, and Professor Emeritus William Wolfram designed the window jointly and named it “Abundant Joy.” Colorful circles swirl outward from the center of the window in a spiral formation. The cross bars of the window frame form a cross in the center. The design, according to the artists, suggests a universe revolving around the salvation of the cross.

The window was built using primarily fragmented glass from other projects.

“What’s exciting to me is that God provided for this project. William gave time to work with us, the glass and materials were provided, and God sent us the donors,” Anschutz said.

Sophomore Evan Balleweg helped with the window’s construction and installation. Balleweg plans to pursue a career as a liturgical artist.

“I was eager to help with a project of this size,” said Balleweg. “I had the opportunity to cut zinc and lead, solder, putty and clean windows as well as assist in the installation.”

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finally in place. “The window is much more beautiful to see in the light rather than laying on a table. I feel blessed to have been able to play a role in its creation.”

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From Nebraska to Colorado to Florida to Washington, D.C. to New York, Concordia musicians bring a joyful noise to audiences across the country each year when they go on tour. This year the University A Cappella Choir journeyed west, the University Symphonic Band traveled throughout the southeast and the Chamber Choir, after rescheduling its trip because of a February blizzard, hit the east coast in May.

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In recognition of service and dedication to Concordia and his vision for a facility to promote health, wellness and athletics, Concordia’s Health, Human Performance and Athletic Center was renamed the Walz Human Performance Complex, honoring President Emeritus Rev. Dr. Orville C. Walz. The official dedication ceremony took place May 5.

When President Walz retired in July 2004, fundraising for the first two phases of the Health, Human Performance and Athletic Center had begun. Under his leadership and guidance, the plan for the facility was established and the vision cast. Today that vision is a reality. The facility now serves as a hub of activity and learning for students, faculty and staff, as well as a place of exercise, entertainment and competition for members of the Seward community.

“I am deeply humbled by my beloved alma mater naming this building the Walz Human Performance Complex,” said Walz, adding that it’s his hope that “this building be used to provide a quality Lutheran Christian liberal arts education for all students. To our great God be the glory!”

A native of South Dakota, Walz attended Concordia as student from 1957 to 1961, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.

From 1961 through 1969 Walz served as a Lutheran Christian day school teacher and principal in Perham and Young America, Minn. In 1966 he earned a Master of Science in Education degree with a major in school administration from Moorhead State University in Minnesota.

Walz joined the faculty of his alma mater in 1969. In addition to teaching in the education department, he served as the

institution’s registrar and later as director of the graduate program. He earned a Doctor of Education degree with a major in educational administration in 1972 from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Before serving as president in Seward, Walz was elected president of Concordia College in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in 1981. He completed his seminary education at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo., and was ordained as a pastor in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in 1982.

In August 1990 Walz returned to what was then Concordia College in Seward to serve as president and lead the institution through significant changes. He supervised enrollment growth and multiple successful financial campaigns. The most dramatic and visible transformation during his tenure was the shift from Concordia College to Concordia University, Nebraska in 1998.

Walz strove for technological advances during his time, including new student labs, computers for faculty and staff and the first website for the school. Under his leadership, facilities were also updated and constructed, including the track and field stadium, the Thom Leadership Education Center and the Osten Observatory.

The Walz Human Performance Complex joins four other buildings on campus named for former Concordia presidents: Weller Hall, Jesse Hall, Brommer Art Center, and Janzow Campus Center.

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Drew Olson, Concordia’s women’s basketball coach, was recognized Jan. 19 for his 100th career coaching win, a victory he claimed on Dec. 31, 2010, against Bethany College. Olson started as head coach in 2006 and has since led the Bulldogs to three NAIA national tournament appearances. A native of Omaha, Neb., Olson was himself a basketball player for the Bulldogs, helping Concordia earn spots in two NAIA national tournaments, win three Concordia Invitational Tournament titles and capture a Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament championship.

Beth Sutton and Dana Schmidt capped their stellar athletic careers at Concordia by being named the 2010-11 Athletes-of-the-Year.

Sutton, a native of Lincoln, Neb. is a 15-time National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national qualifier and a six-time NAIA All-American in track and field. She is an eight-time conference champion and has been an all-conference selection eight times in her Bulldog career. Sutton holds four school records: indoor and outdoor 800-meter run and indoor and outdoor 4x400 relay. During her sophomore year Sutton won five conference championships and earned All-American honors in the 800 and the 4x400 relay in both indoor and outdoor seasons. In 2010 Sutton was an all-conference selection in multiple events and earned All-American honors in the 600 during the indoor season. This year Sutton enjoyed a strong indoor season. She was the Great Plains Atletic Conference champion in both the 600 and 800, with her 800 time of 2:16.00 setting a new meet record. She went on to earn All-American honors in the 800, with a new Concordia record time of 2:13.26, and as part of the 4x800 relay team that finished sixth at nationals.

Schmidt, Grundy Center, Iowa, has enjoyed an impressive two years at Concordia in both cross country and track and field since transferring from Minnesota State University Mankato. As a junior Schmidt was an all-conference performer in cross country. He was eighth at the NAIA championships, earning All-American honors. Schmidt also enjoyed a great deal of success in track in 2010. During the indoor season he was conference champion in the 5,000 and also earned all-conference honors

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in the 3,000. He finished sixth in the 5,000 at nationals to earn All-American honors. During the 2010 outdoor track season Schmidt was all-conference in both the 1,500 and the 5,000 and All-American in the 5,000. Schmidt ended his Bulldog career in style, winning the GPAC championship in cross country and being named conference runner-of-the-year. At the GPAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, he won the conference championship in both the 3,000 and 5,000 and placed fourth in the mile. He set a new meet record in the 5,000 with a time of 14:53.83 and earned All-American honors for the second straight year. Schmidt was named the Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Athlete-of-the-Year and the Male Outstanding Athlete-of-the-Meet at the GPAC Championships. Taking three individual titles for the 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000, he scored 30 points for the Bulldogs. His time of 14:56.94 in the 5,000 set a new GPAC record. During the outdoor season, Schmidt placed third in the 3,000 steeplechase to finish as an All-American.

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For the first time, girls’ and boys’ basketball teams from all four Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod high schools in Nebraska competed in one tournament. The prize: a traveling trophy that hopefully will come to rival the Missouri-Nebraska Victory Bell.

Concordia hosted the first annual Lutheran Invitational Tournament for high schools Jan. 7-8 at the Walz Human Performance Complex. Teams from Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk, Heartland Lutheran High School in Grand Island, Concordia High School in Omaha and Lincoln Lutheran High School brought their players and fans together for a weekend of inspiring competition and fellowship.

“We are truly excited about this tournament because it brings together four great Nebraska Lutheran high schools,” said Scott Seevers, Concordia’s vice president for enrollment management, student services and athletics. “We are blessed to have a new facility in which to host this event, and it’s a privilege to have these teams and their fans converge on Concordia.”

In the preliminary round the girls’ team from Lutheran Northeast defeated Heartland Lutheran, 57-14, and Lincoln

Lutheran was victorious over Concordia High 41-34. On the boys’ side, Heartland Lutheran took the game 65-40 over Concordia High, and the Lincoln Lutheran boys advanced, beating Lutheran Northeast 62-50.

In consolations Concordia High girls took third over Heartland Lutheran 62-16, and the Lutheran Northeast boys defeated the team from Concordia High 65-36.

The girls’ champion was Lutheran Northeast, beating Lincoln Lutheran 54-24, and the boys from Heartland Lutheran walked away with the boys’ trophy, outscoring Lincoln Lutheran 72-61.

Coach Lloyd Wagnitz from Heartland Lutheran was pleased with the tournament and with his team’s performance.

“Going in as the smallest Lutheran school in the state, many people felt that we were crazy to want to play in the tournament. God has blessed our school with a very special team this year, and it has been one of my most enjoyable seasons coaching,” shared Wagnitz. “The tournament was well run, and it was a great facility to play in. We are looking forward to doing it again next year!”

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BaseballConcordia’s baseball team was 19-28 overall and 9-13 in conference play during the 2011 season, qualifying for the Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament for the second straight year. Zak Goodrich led the way for the Bulldogs in his junior season. Goodrich was a first team all-GPAC and GPAC Gold Glove Team selection. He was also the only Concordia player to receive GPAC player-of-the-week honors during the season. Goodrich led the team in most offensive categories and set a Concordia record with nine triples on the year. Anthony Flores was a second team all-GPAC selection, while Dustin Matlock, Brandon Pflug, Ray Finley, Steven Ivanoff, Jacob Yurich and Nick Thill all received honorable mention all-GPAC recognition.

Men’s BasketballFollowing a promising start, the men’s basketball team struggled down the stretch, losing four of their last five games and bowing out of the GPAC tournament in the first round. The team finished 16-13 overall and 10-8 in conference play. Tyler Byrd and Sam Huebner led the way for the Bulldogs this season. Byrd was a first team all-GPAC performer, while Huebner was named to the all-conference second team. Byrd led the team in minutes played and assists and was also second on the team in scoring. Huebner led the team in both scoring and rebounding. Ryan Shrum and Porter Birtell were honorable mention all-conference selections.

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SoftballThe Bulldogs advanced to the GPAC tournament and fell just short of the championship and a possible berth into the NAIA national tournament with a 27-17 overall record, 14-8 in GPAC play. Individually four players were named to the all-conference team. Seniors Clarissa Eloge and Nicole Baker and juniors Mikaela Klein and Nicole Sempek all received first

team all-GPAC recognition. Eloge and Sempek also received GPAC player-of-the-week honors this year. Eloge was a first team all-conference selection for the fourth straight year, leading the team in most

offensive categories and was one of two players to start all 44 games. Baker earned first team all-GPAC honors for the third straight year. She started 41 games and was one of the team’s top offensive players. Klein came on strong towards the end of the year and picked up all-conference honors at the designated player position, hitting over .300 with five homers. Sempek again led the way on the mound for the Bulldogs. She was one of the top pitchers in the conference, ranking in the top five in multiple categories, including 161 strikeouts, 16 wins and 28 appearances. Sempek was 16-9 in 2011 and now has 55 wins on the mound in her Bulldog career.

DanceThe dance team finished second at the 2011 NCA/NDA

NAIA Invitational Tournament in April. The Bulldogs competed against Baker University, Benedictine College and Calumet College of St. Joseph in the finals. The team is in its second year of competition.

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Women’s BasketballThe women’s basketball team finished the 2010-11 campaign with a 15-17 overall record. The Bulldogs were 6-12 in conference play and were eliminated in the quarterfinal round of the GPAC tournament. Sophomore Katie Rich led the team in both scoring and rebounding and earned second team all-conference honors. Kristen Conahan and Amber Kistler were honorable mention all-conference selections. Conahan was third in scoring and led the team in 3-pointers in her freshman season. Kistler, a transfer from Western Nebraska Community College, was the second leading scorer.

GolfBoth the men’s and women’s golf teams finished 11th in the conference standings following the four GPAC qualifier events. Logan Waggy, Lee Johansen and Makenzie Deutschman finished in the GPAC top 30 individually for the Bulldogs.

TennisThe tennis teams advanced to the GPAC tournament semifinals. The Bulldog women were 11-8 overall and 6-2 in conference play, while the men finished the year 10-9 overall and 4-3 in the conference. Taylor Cook, Kim Francis and Colleen Freudenberg all received all-conference honors in singles play. The doubles teams of Cook and Faith Ahlman

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three events at the GPAC Championship Meet. He also earned All-American honors with a third place finish in the 3,000 steeplechase at the NAIA National Meet. Tegtmeier finished as the national champion runner-up in the 5,000 race walk, breaking his own school record by over a minute with a time of 20:42.02. This season Jones broke the Concordia hammer and discus records. He earned All-American honors in the weight throw, finishing sixth at nationals. He also placed eighth in the discus. Derek Rodine, eighth in the hammer throw, and the fifth place 4x800 relay team of Hoffman, Trampe, Prahlow and Eads also scored points for the Concordia men at nationals.

The Bulldog women finished fourth at the GPAC Championships. Sarah Kortze won the 10,000 run to finish as the lone conference champion. Emilie Bourret finished eighth in the 3,000 steeplechase at the NAIA National Championships.

WrestlingIn the program’s second year, the wrestling team enjoyed an impressive 2010-11 season and continues to build toward future success. Concordia was 5-1 in duals this year and finished third at the GPAC championships, with 10 out of 12 wrestlers placing. Brandon Starkey had the highest finish, placing second, while four Bulldogs placed third. A total of five Bulldog wrestlers earned postseason GPAC honors, and eight wrestlers qualified for the NAIA National Championships. Starkey, Adam Joseph and Julian Silva were second team all-conference selections. Alex Rostvet and Frank Ayala were honorable mention all-GPAC selections. Gordie Fowlkes, Travis Patrick and Blake Augustyn joined the five all-conference selections at the NAIA National Championships. The Bulldogs finished 28th at the championships, and Silva, who was nationally ranked at the end of the regular season, and Augustyn each fell one win short of All-American honors.

along with the team of Freudenberg and Lindsea Vaudt also received all-GPAC recognition. Jonathan Schleicher, 9-8 overall and 6-1 in conference play at #1 singles, was one of three players recognized in the conference as GPAC players-of-the-year. Jeremy Jank, Scott Schlesinger and Danny Frastaci joined Schleicher as all-conference selections in singles play. Jank led the team in wins at 13-5, 6-1 in the GPAC, while Schlesinger was 12-7, 6-1 in the GPAC. The teams of Schleicher/Jank and Schlesinger/Kyle Kaldahl earned honorable mention all-GPAC recognition.

Track and FieldIt was another successful season for the indoor and outdoor

track and field teams. During the indoor season the Bulldog men were second in the GPAC. A dropped baton in the final event of the day allowed Doane to secure the championship finish. Concordia’s Colin Morrissey

was named athlete-of-the-meet and GPAC athlete-of-the-year. Morrissey scored 26 points in the conference meet, winning the mile and finishing second in the 3,000-meter and 5,000-meter races. The Bulldog men finished seventh at nationals. Chris Tegtmeier won a national championship in the race walk with a new meet record time of 12:15.95, and Corbin Jones finished as the national runner-up in the weight throw. David Eads, Dana Schmidt and Josh Tonniges picked up All-American honors individually for the Bulldogs, while the 4x800 relay team of Jared Hoffman, Matt Trampe, Adam Prahlow and Eads finished fourth, earning All-American honors and setting a new school record.

The women finished fourth in the GPAC. Beth Sutton led the way, taking the GPAC title in the 600 and 800 events. She also set a new GPAC championship meet record in the 800. At nationals Sutton finished third in the 800 to pick up All-American honors. The 4x800 relay team of Martha Meineke, Jenean Williams, Jena Schwalenberg and Sutton finished sixth to earn All-American honors.

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Walking his way into the record booksIn March Concordia race walker Chris Tegtmeier felt good lacing up his racing shoes for the first time in nearly a year. Having battled a serious illness for over 10 months, Tegtmeier was extremely behind in his training schedule when he took to the track at the NAIA Indoor National Championships.

But watching him walk, you wouldn’t have known that.

Tegtmeier took the title in the race walk with a meet record time of 12:15.19 and went on to qualify for the U.S. National Championships and to earn a spot in the 2012 Olympic Trials.

Tegtmeier’s quick recovery and stellar performance seemed to impress even himself.

“There was about a 10-month stretch where I had some serious exhaustion problems, and we couldn’t figure out what was wrong,” said Tegtmeier. “Finally, a doctor in Minnesota changed my diet, and that made a significant difference. I finally got back pretty close to normal in February. I only had three weeks to prepare for nationals, so I had to mix my training a lot. I worked on speed but also took it easy. Honestly, we didn’t expect it to turn out so well, but I was able to put a pair of pretty solid races together.”

Tegtmeier also helped lead the Bulldog men to a seventh place finish at the NAIA Nationals. Bulldog track coach Kregg Einspahr came away extremely impressed with Tegtmeier’s performance.

“Our men’s team performed very well at nationals, and Chris was really the story of the weekend,” remarked Einspahr. “For him to not only win the NAIA title but also set a new NAIA record was outstanding. He broke a record that has been held by a number of U.S. Olympians when they were collegians.”

After his victory at NAIA Nationals, Tegtmeier finished third in the open division of the U.S. Masters 20K race walk championships in Huntington Beach, Calif. The third place finish qualified him for the 2011 U.S. National Championships and the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. This will be his second attempt to make the Olympic team.

The sport of race walking is a unique long-distance event. Unlike running, one foot must be in contact with the ground at all times. Stride length is reduced, so to achieve competitive speeds race walkers must maintain a cadence for long periods of time—the two Olympic race walk events are 20 kilometers and 50 kilometers long, respectively.

Technically speaking the rules stipulate that an athlete’s back toe can’t leave the ground until the heel of the front foot has touched the ground, and the supporting leg must be straight from when it makes contact with the ground until the athlete’s body passes over it. A violation of either of these style requirements can result in a disqualification, a fact Tegtmeier knows well. In the 2008 Olympic trials, he was disqualified because he had broken form.

The disappointing first trip to the Olympic trials seems to drive and push Tegtmeier that much more.

“I’ve improved my technique and training,” said Tegtmeier. “It was new to me the first time, and a few years of experience have really taught me to compete. Putting on the stars and stripes really gives me a lot of confidence, but it is also very humbling. I get to represent Concordia University and our country. These opportunities are great, and nothing replicates it.”

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Reception for alumni and friends on Wednesday, July 27, 8:30-10 p.m. in Janzow Campus Center

Bulldog Classic Golf Tournament at Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln, Neb.

July 29

Register online at www.cune.edu/golfclassicpayment

“First Day of College” Photos

Aug. 12 and 19

Welcome for new students and their families. Family photo will be taken, sponsored by the Concordia Alumni Association

Annual Alumni Athletic Events—Volleyball, Soccer and Football

Aug. 19-20

Visit www.cune.edu/athletics for times and locations.

Fan Appreciation Day, Tailgate and Football Game vs. Hastings

Sept. 17

Enjoy great food, games for the kids and special game time events.

LCMS Fall Professional Church Work Conferences in Select Districts

Visit the Concordia University, Nebraska exhibit for your alumni gift and attend special events as scheduled with the district conference committees.1950-89 Former faculty and staff reunion

October 13-16

If interested contact Glenn Ohlmann, Glenn.Ohlmann@windstream.net, or Judy Adams, cjadams@suddenink.net, to provide your email and mailing address.

Musical Arts Day Concert in the Walz Human Performance Complex arena

Nov. 4

Concordia’s Founders Day Celebration—Chapel Service and Reception

Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m.

Christmas at Concordia Concerts and Holiday Buffet Dinner

Dec. 3-4

Concerts at 3 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 with Holiday Buffet Dinner between concerts

Concert at 3 p.m. on Dec. 4

Note the change in concert times. Online registration will be available Nov. 1; visit www.cune.edu

Scholarship Parade of Homes—Seward Area

Dec. 4

Tour Seward area homes all decked out for the holidays and support the efforts of alumni and friends to raise scholarship funds. Online registration available Nov. 1; visit www.cune.edu

You’re invited!Special Events for Alumni and Friends!

What did you do for homecoming when you were a student at Concordia? What stories do you have to tell about Founders Hall? What was dorm life like when you were a student?

Come reunite and reminisce with friends from the past and share some of those fond memories with today’s Concordia community at the Homecoming, Alumni Reunion and Family Weekend, Oct. 7-9. From the President’s reception to the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the Alumni Awards celebration to the alumni baseball game the weekend is jam-packed with exciting activities. And don’t miss the thrilling football game against Briar Cliff.

Go Bulldogs—all generations of Bulldogs!

Grace us with your presence for homecoming!

“And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”

John 1:16

Homecoming 2011 Registration Form—Register online at www.cune.edu/homecomingPlease return by Friday, Sept. 9, 2011.

Attendee Information (Please PRINT. Note name as it should appear on badge.)

Name ___________________________________________________ Class Year(s) ______________________

Name ___________________________________________________Class Year (s) ______________________

Street Address _____________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________ State _____________________ Zip _______________________

Phone ( ) ________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________ For confirmation of reservation and credit transactions

Honored Reunion Year College & Concordia High School Classes of 1936, ’41, ’46, ’51 and ’61 The Concordia medallion is a special engraved memento of your years at Concordia.Members of the above honored reunion classes may order the medallion. ______ x $25 = $ _________

Please indicate which year(s) to engrave ______________________________________

Events Requiring Registration and/or TicketsSee the complete schedule of events online at www.cune.edu/homecoming Name tag(s), event tickets and a detailed schedule with locations of events will be included in your packet at registration. Accurate planning is essential; please fill in the number of people attending each event below. Note: registration and at-the-door ticket prices are increased. (All prices include tax.)

Friday, Oct. 7 Classes of ’36 through ’56 Reunion Brunch (complimentary) Number attending ________

“Welcome Home to Concordia” President’s Reception/Social Hour (complimentary) Number attending ________

Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet ______ x $14 = $ ______________

Advance tickets: adults, $14; 4-12 yrs., $8.50; 3 and under, free ($17 and $10 at registration) ______ x $8.50 = $ ____________

Saturday, Oct. 8President’s Brunch Buffet ______ x $14 = $ ______________ Advance tickets: adults, $14; 4-12 yrs., $8.50; 3 and under, free ($17 and $10 at registration) ______ x $8.50 =$ _____________

All Honored Years Reunion Lunch advance tickets ______ x $9 = $ _______________

“Dawghouse” Post-Game Tailgate Barbecue Buffet in Janzow Campus Center Number attending ________ Adults $9; children 4-12 years, $7; 3 and under free; pay at the door

TOTAL amount due $

Payment OptionsCheck enclosed (made payable to Concordia University, Nebraska) Check number ___________________________Visa MasterCard American Express (circle 0ne) Credit card number _________________________________________ exp. date ________________________ Name as it appears on card (please print) _________________________________________________________ Please note: There is a $2 credit card processing fee.

Register online at www.cune.edu/homecoming ORMail entire page and payment by Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, to:Concordia University, Attn: Homecoming Weekend Registration–Weller 206800 N. Columbia Ave.Seward, NE 68434

For a pdf document of this form and for the latest information, visit www.cune.edu/homecoming Contact the alumni office at 800-535-5494, ext. 7408, or via e-mail at Debbie.Brutlag@cune.edu, with questions.

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Friday, Oct. 78:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Visit Day for prospective students; register online at www.cune.edu/VisitDay

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Homecoming Registration & Check-in, Weller Lobby

11 a.m. Classes ’36–’51 Honored Years Lunch; reservations required

5–6 p.m. “Welcome Home” President’s Reception and Social Hour; reservations required

6 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet; tickets required

7 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Induction; open to all

9 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally, including introduction of Homecoming Court

Saturday, Oct. 89 a.m. President’s Brunch; tickets required

10 a.m. 2011 Alumni Awards Presentations, open to all

10 a.m.–Noon Homecoming Fair

10:30 a.m.–Noon Walz Human Performance Complex tours

11 a.m.–Noon Honored Years Class Reunion Group Photos, Hall of Fame Room in the Walz Human Performance Complex (See posted schedule)

11:30 a.m. –1 p.m. Honored Years Reunion Lunch; all College and Concordia High School alumni and guests in the Walz Human Performance Complex; tickets required

1 p.m. Bulldog Football vs. Briar Cliff

Following the game Dawghouse Tailgate Barbecue Buffet, Janzow Campus Center; pay at the door

5:30 p.m. Concordia Worship Service at St. John Lutheran Church

9 p.m.–Midnight Homecoming Dance

Sunday, Oct. 9 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Concordia Worship Service with communion (11 a.m.) at St. John Lutheran Church

1 p.m. Alumni Baseball Game

Visit www.cune.edu/Homecoming for the complete schedule with times and locations.

LODGING OPTIONS Reservations must be made by Friday, Sept. 9.

East Hill Motel, Seward 402.643.4083

Liberty House Bed & Breakfast, Seward 402.643.2555

Lincoln Heights Hotel (formerly the Hampton Inn-Airport), Lincoln, 402.474.2080

Homecoming, Alumni Reunion & Family Weekend Schedule of Events

Church Workers of the Year –Henry J. Aschbrenner CHS ’55, CO ’60Gaylord E. Flicker ’74

Lay Worker of the Year –Timothy L. Moll ’89

Young Alumna of the Year –Margaret L. Ingerslew Lange ’04

Lifetime Service Award –Michael P. Meyer

Partners in Mission and Ministry Award –Ivan ’91 and Jennifer Loudenback ’91 Rasch

Church Leadership in Outreach Award –Patrick D. ’88, GR ’04 and Susan Frerking

Friend of Concordia Award –Bruce K. Koeller ‘82

Honored Year Reunion Guests

50th Reunion of the CHS Class of 196175th Reunion of the Class of 1936*70th Reunion of the Class of 1941*65th Reunion of the Class of 1946*60th Reunion of the Class of 1951*40th Reunion of the Class of 1971*30th Reunion of the Class of 198125th Reunion of the Class of 198620th Reunion of the Class of 199110th Reunion of the Class of 20015th Reunion of the Class of 2006

*College and Concordia High School

2011 Hall of Fame inductees

Lloyd Holsten ’61 (posthumously) Teresa Noffke ’90 PokornyDarin Engelbart ’96Rachel Kirchner ’03 Miller1976 Men’s Soccer Team

Concordia University, Nebraska Alumni Association Alumni Awards 2011

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“Today is a day of giving thanks for the incredible people through which God has blessed Concordia,” opened Pete Kenow, vice president for institutional advancement, in his address to those gathered for this year’s Donor Day Thank You Celebration. “Included in the greatest of these blessings are the students sitting among you. Also included in these blessings are you, Concordia’s faithful alumni and friends who support these students in amazing ways.”

Donor Day is an annual celebration that brings together Concordia alumni, friends, current students, faculty and staff to celebrate God’s blessings through those who give graciously to support students.

During the event, Rev. Matthew Blackford ’02 delivered the keynote address, recounting his journey from Concordia’s art department to his present position as associate pastor and director of multi-site ministries at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colo.

Blackford acknowledged that his journey has been more about service, both given and received, than it has been about a destination. “God is making a difference in his kingdom through you, me and this university,” he remarked. “I’m here today because I want to say thank you for making a difference in my life. I also want to encourage you to continue supporting God’s work at Concordia.”

Blessing ConcordiaAmong the event’s other speakers was sophomore Amanda

Kisker from Lincoln, Neb. Kisker, a former student at Dana College, faced the daunting task of finding a new school to attend when Dana closed unexpectedly last summer. She recalls, “All I could think about was how difficult it was to make a college decision the first time around… and these people expect me to do it again? In less than a month? Not possible.”

In the midst of her uncertainty and stress, people at Concordia reached out to Kisker, and she found a home here. “That’s the power of God. I know he worked through every single one of those people to make a difference and help bring me here. I am a living example of what your financial support goes towards.”

Kenow closed the successful event on a final note of

appreciation. “Thanks to each and every one of you who, through many different means, have found sacrificial ways to support Concordia’s students like Amanda in their quest to become the next generation of alumni to serve and lead in the church and world. Thank you for making a difference in their lives.”

Junior Alex Albers, Brighton, Colo., visits with donor John Fischer, Lincoln, Neb., during the luncheon. Albers is an education major.

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To view Rev. Matt Blackford’s keynote address, visit www.cune.edu/blackford-keynote or scan the QR code.

Concordia has been blessed by the giving of alumni to class endowments. These alumni are a testament to God’s grace and blessing as they commit their resources to support Concordia.

Each year honored reunion classes return to Concordia to celebrate their past connections, to reminisce and to make new memories. This is an excellent time to give to class endowments. Not only alumni but also family and friends are encouraged to support the university and its students through these class endowments. Anniversary, birthday and memorial gifts in honor of beloved classmates, faculty and others are a way to recognize special people and to help Concordia students. Individuals also may designate the class endowment in their estate plans as a wonderful way to grow the fund for the future.

Alumni support their alma mater through class endowments

Catching up with ConcordiaSave a browser bookmark for www.cune.edu and visit Concordia’s site for the most recent university news.Past issues of the Broadcaster are also available online at www.cune.edu/broadcaster Send comments and story ideas for the Broadcaster to Broadcaster@cune.edu For alumni wishing to submit a class note, see the submission guidelines on page 47.

ALUMNI: Stay ConnectedConcordia has a printed alumni directory available, an e-news mailing list, a Twitter feed and a Facebook presence to keep you connected with your alma mater and each other. Find out more at www.cune.edu/alumni.

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Below are those classes with established scholarship endowments, the total commitment as of May 6, 2011, including gifts and pledges, and the percentage of class participation.

A minimum of $25,000 is required for an endowment established prior to May 2011 to be fully funded. In May 2011 the Board of Regents set the new minimum at $50,000 for endowments in recognition of the need for responsible stewardship and increased administrative costs.

To make a class endowment gift, visit www.cune.edu/giving, click on ‘make a gift’ and select your class designation. For more information, email alumni@cune.edu

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$259,521

$111,662

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$88,890

$13,959 $21,990

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$31,239

$13,165 $43,370

$18,485 $26,420

$14,145 $38,173

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purges in the 1930s. Roberto is married to Jill Russ Munoz.

Faith Anderson ’74 Mueller retired from teaching preschool at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbia, Ill., in 2010. She now enjoys traveling with her husband, Herb.

Kenneth ’76 and Gail Grundmeier ’75 Horvath have accepted positions with Concordia International School Hanoi, Vietnam, for the fall of 2011. Kenneth will be teaching 5th grade, and Gail will be teaching in the primary grades.

Mark Halldorson ’79 was appointed corporate director-federal west for Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.

Jenny Morner ’80 Jordan was inducted into the Lutheran High School of Orange County (Calif.) Athletic Hall of Fame. Morner participated in volleyball, basketball and track and field while at Orange Lutheran. She is a coach, athletic director and choir director and teaches eighth grade at Christ Lutheran School in Costa Mesa, Calif. Morner and her husband have three children.

Steven Hight ’83 was inducted into the Lutheran High School of Orange County (Calif.) Athletic Hall of Fame. Steve played basketball and golf at Orange Lutheran and currently is a teacher and coach at St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Orange, Calif. He and his wife Karen Zobel ’82 have two boys.

William Leese ’86 has been named the 2011 Lutheran Education Association Distinguished Secondary Educator. Leese chairs the humanities department, is the spiritual life coordinator and teaches religion and stage craft at Hong Kong International School.

Major General K. Luke Reiner ’86 was named adjutant general for the state

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award recipient. Since 1965 this award has been presented to Lutheran educators who have made significant contributions to Lutheran education. Dr. Arnold is a professor emeritus of Concordia University, St. Paul.

Rev. Claude ’72 and Rhoda Luecht ’71 Houge have returned to the states after 13 years working with LCMS World Mission

in Ghana and East Africa. Previously they served with Lutheran Bible Translators in Liberia. Rhoda is now based in Minnesota, while Claude

hikes the Appalachian Trail. His trek began in March, and he is hoping to complete the 2000-mile hike by the end of August.

Kenneth Boerger ’72 has been named the 2011 Lutheran Education Association Distinguished Lutheran Elementary Administrator. He was one of two Ohio Lutheran school administrators selected to receive the 2011 award. Boerger is principal of Bethany Lutheran School in Parma, Ohio.

Rev. Thomas W. Chopp ’72 is the staff chaplain at Monroe Clinic, Monroe, Wis., and the Palliative Care chaplain on the Palliative Care Clinical team. He is presently in the certification process of the College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy. Chopp welcomed his first granddaughter, Olivia Ann Chopp, on Jan. 27, 2010.

Roberto Munoz ’73 received a 2010 storyteller award from The Redemptive Film Festival in the professional category in honor of his feature film, Under Jakob’s Ladder. It is the story of Munoz’s great-

grandfather, Jakob, a Lutheran preacher who was arrested and ultimately martyred for publicly praying the Lord’s Prayer at a funeral during the time of Stalin’s Soviet

Frederic Nitschke ’46 was featured in an article in the Rochester, Minn. Post Bulletin, highlighting his 64 years on the organ bench, 57 of which were as an organist at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester.

Dedication of the Langevin Atrium in the admission and welcome center of Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, was held on April 29. Dr. Thomas Langevin ’42 was the tenth president of Capital University. He taught and served as academic dean and acting president at Concordia.

Jerry HS ’62 CO ’70 GR ’77 and Karen Fredericks ’84 Markin are serving as volunteer teachers with the Globally Engaged

in Outreach (GEO) organization in Phu Tho, Vietnam. Check out their website at http://web.me.com/asianmarkins/AsianMarkins.

Elizabeth Stork HS ’63 CO ’67 Obermueller is one of five recipients of the 2011 Golden Apple Award presented by KOLN/KGIN TV to honor outstanding teachers from schools in its viewing area. She was nominated for the award by Makenna Volzke, an 8th grade student at St. John Lutheran School in Seward, where Elizabeth has taught for 26 years.

Darrell “Rusty” Schramm ’65, associate professor of rhetoric and composition, retired from the University of San Francisco in June 2010. Currently he serves as the president of the North Bay Rose Society and writes for several U.S. and international Rose publications.

Helen Jacobson ’68 Banzhaf GR ’80 was awarded the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Secondary Teacher of the Year award for 2011. She currently teaches mathematics at Seward High School.

Dr. Steven Arnold ’70 is the 2011 Lutheran Education Association Christus Magister

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of Wyoming National Guard at a ceremony in Cheyenne on April 1. The adjutant general is the highest military position in the state with responsibility for the Wyoming Air and National Guard, the Wyoming STARBASE Academy, the Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe Program, the Wyoming Wing of the Civil Air Patrol and the Wyoming Veterans Commission.

Mark Hofman ’87 was inducted into the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in business and received his Master in Business Administration from Fontbonne University. He served as one of two commencement speakers at the ceremony. Mark also was recognized by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Mo., for 15 years of service. He currently works as a member of the advancement staff.

Julie Loeffler ’87 Walker received her master’s degree in education with an emphasis on teaching and learning from St. Mary’s University in Duluth, Minn., in May 2010. She is the pre-school coordinator at Lake Superior College in Duluth,

and she and her husband, Bernie, own Creation Station Pre-School. The Walkers have three children: Grace, 10, and twins, Samantha and Grant, 7.

Lt. Col. Eric Teegerstrom ’88, currently serving in Afghanistan, completed the 2011 Boston Marathon (Afghanistan), finishing in 3 hours 56 minutes. Each year The Boston Athletic Association sponsors a race at a selected military post that is considered part of the activities associated with the Boston Marathon. Teegerstrom is serving with fellow Concordia alumnus Rev. Brad Boyer ’90, an army chaplain.

David “Gene” Brooks CO ’91 GR ’03 from Sioux Falls, S.D., has been named the Great Plains Athletic Conference Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Women’s Coach-of-the-Year for the 2011 Indoor Track and Field season.

Rev. Micah ’00 and Dawn Cornelius ’99 Gaunt have been blessed with a new son, Arnold Andrew Jerome Gaunt, born on Feb. 21. Micah is pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna, Neb., and Zion Lutheran Church in Shelton, Neb.

Deena Miller ’00 Gage and husband, Scott, welcomed Kallen Nickolass on January 10. Deena is employed by Price Brothers Management Company in Overland Park, Kan., and Scott works at Meritrust Credit Union in Lawrence, Kan. The Gages reside in Wellsville, Kan.

Kristen Monson CO ’00 Skura GR ’08, and husband Steven, along with big brother, Jonathan, welcomed Karis Ella into their family on Jan. 11.

Matt Wiltse ’00 completed the 2011 Boston Marathon in a time of 2:32:39. He placed 121st out of over 24,000 competitors in the 115th running of the historic race. This was the seventh marathon for Wiltse, who currently resides in Las Vegas, Nev.

Dr. Gilbert ’01 Fugitt and wife, Christina, announce the birth of a daughter, Quinn Ashlyn, on Oct. 4. Gilbert works as the director of student leadership and development at Concordia University Irvine. Christina is a first grade teacher with Arcadia Unified School District.

Ryan ’01 and Leah Berens ’03 Kinworthy of Bennington, Neb. are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Sean Ryan, Dec. 13. Sean was welcomed home by his big sister, Camryn.

Sarah Mays ’01 Williams, was honored as the Civilian of the Quarter for the 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany; Airman and Family Services Program Specialist of the Year for the

Becky Dobias ’91 Lindgren and Jim Lindgren are celebrating the adoption on March 31 of Olivia, 8, Jordan, 7, and Collin, 5. Becky will be teaching secondary

mathematics in Newman Grove, Neb., beginning the fall of 2011. The Lindgrens live near Albion, Neb.

Clover Shelton ’96 Frederick was named the Marketer of the Year by the Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association. Frederick is founder and director of the Nonprofit Marketing Network.

Rachel Bausch ’99 has been named the 2011 Lutheran Education Association Distinguished Lutheran Early Childhood Administrator. Bausch is the early childhood administrator and a teacher at St. John Lutheran School in Ellisville, Mo.

Lyle E. Buettner ’99 earned a master’s degree in library science from the University of Missouri-Columbia on Dec. 17, 2010. He and his family currently live in Collinsville, Ill., where they are active members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School.

Ryan and Sheila Cihal ’99 Douglas of Salina, Kan., announce the birth of Reed James Douglas on March 18. Reed was welcomed home by siblings: Kobe, 7, Jace, 5, and Skylar, 2. Ryan works in pharmaceutical sales for Pfizer, and Sheila is a stay-at-home mom.

Ben ’99 and Kelley Robbins ’00 Limback celebrated the birth of their daughter, Emerson Mae, Aug. 9. She has three siblings: Leighton, 7, Malachi, 5, and Kennedy, 3. The Limbacks live in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Ben works at Concordia University–Ann Arbor.

United States Air Force Europe and United States Air Force Outstanding A1 Airman and Family Services Program Specialist of the Year. Her husband, Staff Sergeant Mark Williams, is a firefighter, and Sarah is a programmer for the Youth and Teen Center on base.

Nicole Jipp ’02 Rickertsen and husband, Lucas, welcomed Amelia Marie on Aug. 12. She joins her sister, Hattie, 2. They currently reside in DeWitt, Iowa.

The Denver Lutheran High School boys’ basketball team, coached by Ryan Bredow ’03, won the Class 2A Colorado State High School championship game on March 12, defeating Parker Lutheran

High School. This was the first time two Lutheran high schools had ever played each other for a state title in any state. DLHS will be merging with Parker next year, so both the first and second place trophies will be in the same trophy case.

Amber Fountain ’03 Generally and husband, Chris, celebrated their first year anniversary in April. The couple was married April 9, 2010 in Wentzville, Mo. Amber is a first grade teacher at Our Savior Lutheran in Fenton, Mo., and Chris is a machinist in Eureka, Mo. The Generallys and their daughter, Jade, reside in St. Clair, Mo.

Beth Christensen ’03 Leech and Timothy ’07 Leech were blessed with a daughter, Lorelei Cecelia, born Dec. 30. They live in Lincoln, Neb., where Beth teaches English at Lincoln Lutheran High School. Lorelei was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church in Lincoln, and Tasha ’07 Osten and Michael ’06 Althaus were her sponsors.

Jessica Robinson CO ‘03 Luebbe GR ’07 and her husband, Jake, welcomed Adelyn Kate on June 3,

Abigail Elizabeth was born Dec. 2 to proud parents Daniel Jabs ’06 and Elizabeth McIntosh ’06 Jabs. Dan is director of compliance

and quality assurance at Midwest Laboratories in Omaha. Elizabeth works part time as a medical laboratory scientist at Alegent Health, Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Susan Braunsroth ’07 and Ryan Devereux were married on July 17 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward.

James ’07 and Violet Spader Kirk ’07 celebrated the birth of their first child, Evangeline Charlotte, on Oct. 10. The Kirks reside in Wisner, Neb., where Jim is the head teacher at Zion St. John

Lutheran School, and Violet is a reporter and designer for the Wisner News-Chronicle.

Stacey Long GR ’07 has received the 2011 Lutheran Education Association Distinguished Lutheran Early Childhood Teacher award. Long is a kindergarten teacher at Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy in Broken Arrow, Okla.

Sarah Andrews ’08 and Nerak Doane were married on Jan. 29 in St. Louis. The couple lives in New Mexico, where Sarah is Director of Christian Education at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Audrey Haynes ’09 and Alwin Borgmann ’09 were married at Trinity Lutheran Church Bend, Ore., on Dec. 31. Audrey has accepted a call to teach 5th and 6th grade at Redeemer Lutheran Christian School in Ontario, Calif.

Peter ’09 and Charista Zehnder ’10 Baye were married July 16 in Omaha. Peter is in his second year at Concordia

Junior/Senior High School, where he teaches junior high religion and directs both the junior and the senior high choirs. Charista

2010. Adelyn’s big sister, Rilyn, will be five in October. The family resides in Seward where Jessica is a Student Financial Services Counselor at Concordia, and Jake is a welder at Hughes Brothers in Seward.

Jerome Jay Meyer ’03 of Las Vegas, Nev., recently earned his doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His dissertation, “Efficiency of Fiscal Allocations in Site-Based Empowered Schools,” focused on finance in the Las Vegas public school system. Meyer is in his 8th year of teaching at Faith Lutheran Junior/Senior High School in Las Vegas. He is married to Julie Kult ’04 Meyer.

Andrew Nicole Theobald ’04 Kinworthy welcomed their first child, Alexandra Nicole, on July 23. The family is living in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jamie Endorf ’05 is a Globally Engaged for Outreach (GEO) missionary in Peru. As the service coordinator, she plans and organizes mission trips for short-term mission teams from the United States and accompanies them as they are serving in Peru.

Anna Doering ’06 celebrated with her parents, Al Doering ’78 and Mary Doehling ’80 Doering, her graduation with a Master of Medical Science degree from Yale University. She passed her boards to become a physician assistant and will be working in primary care at Waikiki Health Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kimberly Frieling ’06 was united in marriage to Ryan Holdeman on Sept. 4 at Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe, Mich., where Kimberly is currently working as the Director of Christian Education. Ryan works for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans as a financial representative.

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continues her master’s degree in business administration at Creighton University and will graduate in May 2012. The couple lives in Elkhorn, Neb.

Miranda Kamery ’09 and Kyle Schnabel were united in marriage on Feb. 19. The couple lives in Brush, Colo.

Anne-Marie Potane ’09 has been accepted into the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Medical School for International Health in collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center. The four-year program focuses largely on global health issues especially in developing countries. Her first three years will be spent in Israel.

MaryLou Andrews ’10 has earned a fellowship through the Blackstone Legal Fellowship for her studies at Baylor Law School.

Steven Colclasure ’10 is a counselor working with troubled and emotional youth at Yellowstone Boys’ and Girls’ Ranch. Steve and his wife, Richelle, reside in Billings, Mont.

Danielle Hoagland ’10 Thies has been accepted to the University of Nebraska School of Medicine, beginning her studies in August. She was married to Austin Thies ’10 in June 2010.

In Memoriam Martin Wegehaupt ’37Wilma Jahn ’38Herbert Heine ’42Marjorie Huebner ’43 Radke Wilbur Joseph ’45Lenore Bek ’46 Diek Erwin Petersen ’46Earl Gerken HS ’47Frances Daiss CO ’47 Matera GR ’56Arnold Bobolz ’48Delilah Brase ’50 Burkhartzmeyer Doris Bachmann’51 Freitag Dr. Roger Wendt ’53Kathryn Johnson HS ’56 Kruse CO ’60Delores Scholz Hauser ’57Rev. Ellsworth Wippich ’57Carl Dunk Jr. ’59Alfred Beckler ’60Wilfred Flandermeyer CO ’66 GR ‘71Janice Ortmeier ’68 Brandhorst Jacqueline Hughes ’68James Anderson ’69David Bode ’69Dennis D. Luebbe HS ’69Ernest Mengersen ’70Katherine Gassner ’71 SchneiderSusan D. Amundson ’71 Yount Karen Prochnow ’72 Gutekunst Dr. Barbara Brunworth ’73Thomas Patterson ’73Michael Thompson ’75Robert Donner CO ’77 GR ‘85Nancy Hoegermeyer ’77 Lederer Lillian Freudenberg ’79 ArmbrustDavid Schlegel ’01

Beverly Creed, friendAl Hokamp, former regentFerne Kamprath, friendRuth Kempff, friendReinhold Marxhausen, professor emeritusMorris Pirrie, friendRev. Dr. Michael Rogers, friendDr. Elmer Smith, friend

CorrectionBetty Berndt ’91 was incorrectly included in the In Memoriam list in the Summer 2010 Broadcaster. We apologize for the error.

About Alumni News

Concordia welcomes news of alumni accomplishments and other milestones in the lives of alumni. Alumni news needs to be submitted directly by the featured alumni rather than a third party. When submitting a death notice, please send a copy of the obituary, if possible, and include the names and class years of any survivors who attended Concordia, Nebraska. All submitted items may be edited. Address updates can be made at www.cune.edu/broadcaster.

Send submissions to Alumni@cune.edu or, by post, to Concordia University, Nebraska, Alumni News, 800 North Columbia Avenue, Seward, Nebraska, 68434.

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CalendarVisit www.cune.edu/events for the most recent schedule and ticket information. Home openers and major meets or tournaments are listed below for athletics.

July26 College of Graduate Studies open house, Lincoln Campus, 4:30–6:30 p.m. 27–29 Worship Conference 2011, St. John Lutheran Church and campus 29 Bulldog Golf Classic, Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln

August19–21 Weekend of Welcome (WOW) for new students21 Opening service, St. John Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.22 Fall term begins22 A Joyous Protest: The Graphic Work of Corita Kent open through Sept. 30, Marxhausen Gallery27 Men’s soccer home opener vs. William Penn, 3 p.m.27 Women’s soccer home opener vs. Bellevue, 5 p.m.

September1 Osten Observatory open house, 9-10:30 p.m. 4 A Joyous Protest: The Graphic Work of Corita Kent opening reception in Marxhausen Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. with exhibit talk in Thom Leadership and Education Center Auditorium at 2 p.m. 6 Community Blood Bank Blood Drive, Cattle Conference Room, Janzow Campus Center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 7 Volleyball home opener vs. Midland University, 6/7:30 p.m. 17 Cross country at Woody Greeno Invite, Lincoln 17 Football home opener vs. Hastings, 7 p.m.; Fan Appreciation Day 18 Music faculty showcase recital, Recital Hall, 3 p.m.21 Music faculty showcase recital, Recital Hall, 4:10 p.m.22–24 Plum Creek Children’s Literacy Festival 23 Plum Creek Theatre Performance, Studio Theatre, 7 p.m. 28 Music faculty showcase recital, Recital Hall, 4:10 p.m.30 IMPROVables performances, Studio Theatre, 7:30 & 9 p.m.

December1 Wrestling opening home dual vs. York College, 7 p.m.2 IMPROVables performances, Studio Theatre, 7:30 & 9 p.m.2 Visit Day for prospective students, visit www.cune.edu/VisitDay to register

3 Christmas at Concordia concerts, St. John Lutheran Church, 3 & 7 p.m. 3 Holiday buffet Dinner, Dining Hall, 4:30–6:30 p.m.4 Scholarship Parade of Homes, Seward, 12:30–4:30 p.m.4 Senior thesis opening reception in Marxhausen Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. with artists’ talk at 2 p.m. 4 Christmas at Concordia concert, St. John Lutheran Church, 3 p.m. 9 Winter JazzFest, Weller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.11 Handbell concert, Recital Hall, 3 p.m.11 Advent Service, St. John Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.12 University/Community Band concert, Weller Auditorium, 7 p.m.

January6–7 Lutheran Invitational Tournament (LIT)

9 Spring term begins

9 Commemoration: Art from the Sheldon Museum of Art open through Feb. 1, Marxhausen Gallery

13–14 Indoor Track hosts PolarDog Indoor Meet

13–15 Sleet and Snow Forensics Invitational

15 Commemoration: Art from the Sheldon Museum of Art opening reception in Marxhausen Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. with artists talk at 2 p.m.

16 Visit Day for prospective students, visit www.cune.edu/VisitDay to register

16 College of Graduate Studies open house, Lincoln Campus, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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October2 Do You See What I See?: A Tribute to Reinhold Marxhausen from Concordia’s Permanent Collection Opening Reception in Marxhausen Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. with exhibit talk at 2 p.m.; exhibit open through Nov. 18 5 Music faculty showcase recital, Recital Hall, 4:10 p.m.6 Osten Observatory open house, 8–9:30 p.m. 7 Visit Day for prospective students, visit www.cune.edu/VisitDay to register 7–9 Homecoming, Alumni Reunion and Family Weekend, see pages 39–41 7–8 Experience Art Day, Brommer Art Center12 Music faculty showcase recital, Recital Hall, 4:10 p.m.14 Fall Break21–23 Dessert theatre performance, Cattle Conference Room, Janzow Campus Center, 6:45 p.m. 21 Symphonic Band concert, Seward High School, 7 p.m.

November3 College of Graduate Studies open house, Lincoln Campus, 4:30–6:30 p.m. 3 Osten Observatory open house, 8–9:30 p.m. 4 Musical Arts Day concert, Walz Arena, 7 p.m.4 Visit Day for prospective students, visit www.cune.edu/VisitDay to register 5 Women’s basketball home opener vs. Tabor, 4 p.m.5–6 Christmas Carol performance, Weller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.10 Honor Recital, Recital Hall, 7 p.m.11–12 Christmas Carol performance, Weller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.11–12 Women’s basketball hosts Cattle Classic13 Christmas Carol performance, Weller Auditorium, 2 p.m.18 Founders Day chapel, 9:30 a.m.21–25 Thanksgiving Recess22 Men’s basketball home opener vs. Nebraska Wesleyan, 8 p.m. 28 Senior thesis exhibition open through Dec. 12, Marxhausen Gallery