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U P D A T EFALL 2019 ALUMNI AND FRIENDS EDITION

New College of Health Sciences - page 6

Students Travel Abroad - page 9

Scholar Athletes Recognized - page 13

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“We remain faithful in purpose, so that our students may live out theirs.” Dear WLC Alumni and Friends, At Wisconsin Lutheran College, we remain rooted in Jesus’ truths – faithful in purpose – providing an academic and Christian faith experience that prepares our students to see their potential and purpose in their everyday life and work. This commitment means our students leave WLC ready to lead in ways that are powerful and world-changing. When a student enrolls at WLC, they are beginning a journey of identifying their strengths and career pathways that will help them develop their knowledge of world, self, and purpose. They gain the skills necessary to tackle authentic challenges through service, research, clinical experiences, and professional internships. They are prepared to step into culture-shaping roles in society, and they are equipped for life’s critical moments. It is our faithful commitment to our mission – our purpose – that separates us from nearly every other college and university in the nation. It is this purpose that guides our strategic plan and serves as the focus of our comprehensive campaign – in that everything we do is a steadfast reflection of our mission. The aforementioned mission and purpose were the driving forces behind the creation of our Faithful in Purpose Strategic Plan. In 2017, President Johnson charged the campus with developing the college’s next five-year strategic plan. A 17-member task force from across the campus community created the framework for this plan. After soliciting inputs from virtually all constituencies, we developed a plan focused on three key areas: awareness, investment in signature programs, and continued improvement and innovation. Awareness will focus on how the college leverages existing programs that benefit our communities, attract key audiences to enroll more students, and expand our investment in marketing and enrollment resources. The investment in signature programs will expand select current academic programs, start new academic programs that will attract students, and further develop athletic, fine arts, and student-life programs and opportunities. Continued improvements and innovation - while being good stewards of the college’s blessings - will help streamline the student experience and provide a comprehensive education grounded in the liberal arts. Throughout the plan’s development, the task force realized the importance of positioning the college for future growth in traditional undergraduate, graduate, and adult students. However, given the unique environment of higher education today, the task force also sought to provide models for efficiency and financial stability to help our college thrive. Accompanying the strategic plan will be a new comprehensive campaign of the same title, “Faithful in Purpose.” The campaign will focus on funding the key initiatives and projects identified in the strategic planning process. Watch for more details about the campaign, which will be launched this year.

In His Service,

Rich Mannisto ’94Vice President of Development and Strategic Initiatives

Faithful in Purpose

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WLC COLLEGE RANKINGS

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

WLC Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Top College and Best Value For 2020, U.S. News & World Report rates Wisconsin Lutheran College as one of the top 20 Regional Colleges in the Midwest. Schools in the Best Regional Colleges category focus almost entirely on the undergraduate experience and offer a broad range of programs in the liberal arts and in fields such as business, nursing, and education.

WLC is ranked 12th among Regional Colleges in the Midwest on the U.S. News Best Value Schools list for 2020. According to U.S. News: “The higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the better the deal. Only

schools ranked in or near the top half of their categories are included, because U.S. News considers the most significant values to be among colleges that are above average academically.”

Best Bang for the Buck

Washington Monthly included Wisconsin Lutheran College in its 2019 list of America’s Best Bang for the Buck Colleges. WLC is 54th in a list of 372 ranked schools in the Midwest. For this category, Washington Monthly ranks schools according to how well they help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.

Nationally Recognized as a College of Distinction

For 2019-2020, WLC was recognized as a College of Distinction and Christian College of Distinction. The college’s business, education, and nursing programs were acknowledged in the rankings as well.

“We seek out the schools that are wholly focused on the student experience, constantly working to produce graduates who are prepared for a rapidly changing global society,” said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer for

Colleges of Distinction. “Once again recognized as a College of Distinction, WLC stands out in the way it strives to help its students to learn, grow, and succeed.”

Top Christian College and Best Residence Halls in the State

Niche is a website that offers college rankings based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of student and alumni reviews. For 2020, Niche rated Wisconsin Lutheran College as one of the 100 best Christian colleges in the country, and WLC’s residence halls were ranked 19th in the nation and #1 in the state. Niche also named WLC the Best Christian College in Wisconsin for 2020.

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NEW SPACES on Campus for StudentsAs a result of several gifts to Wisconsin Lutheran College, including an anonymous $5.2 million gift,

we’ve enhanced three areas of campus over summer break to meet the needs of our students.

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In Generac Hall, our primary academic building, we’ve incorporated three new state-of-the-art labs, expanding the overall lab space for the college and offering additional lab hours. The anatomy and physiology labs have increased in size and are designed so students have more opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences. Also included is a dedicated sport and exercise science lab where students can use the same assessment and analysis equipment they will use in the field, including a hydrostatic weighing tank, force plates (pictured above), and cycle ergometers. Additional classrooms are part of the transformation as well. Students appreciate the two new gathering spaces for studying, taking a break, or grabbing a snack.

Physiology Lab

Sport and Exercise Science Lab

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Forty-five percent of WLC students participate in one of our 19 NCAA Division III sports, so we have expanded and improved our Recreation Complex. A new Sports Performance Center includes a comprehensive weight room and dynamic exercise area. This space triples the previous weight room size and allows the college’s largest teams to train together and enhance camaraderie. There are also new spaces focused on year-round training for golf, baseball, and softball, all of which incorporate high-tech simulators. A relocation and expansion of the current fitness center offers students the latest equipment for cardio workouts and strength training.

The track located inside Raabe Stadium at WLC’s Outdoor Athletic Center was recently redone. The newly named Catalyst Track provides an advanced polyurethane running surface that combines quality and performance. Additionally, this world-class track positions WLC to host a variety of events and gives the Warriors home-field advantage for their 2020 conference track & field championships.

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WLC LAUNCHES A COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

“The formation of the College of Health Sciences is a recognition of the tremendous growth and innovation occurring within the health science fields at Wisconsin Lutheran College,” said Dr. Robert O. Balza ’98, dean of the College of Health Sciences. “Through this exciting new college, we have created a place where future doctors, nurses, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals can shine brightly - graduating thoroughly prepared for postgraduate studies or a meaningful career - as bold Christian leaders.”

The College of Health Sciences consists of two schools: the School of Behavioral and Exercise Science (neuroscience, physical education, psychology, sport and exercise science, pre-athletic training, pre-chiropractic, pre-occupational therapy, and pre-physical therapy) and the School of Nursing and Allied Health (nursing, pre-dental, pre-med, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, and radiologic technology).

NURSING SIMULATION LABS AND A NEW HIGH-FIDELITY SIMULATOR

In 2018, WLC transformed a portion of Generac Hall into dedicated nursing simulation labs and classrooms. New to this space is Victoria, a lifelike, high-fidelity simulator that provides a truly immersive experience for students. Victoria is a birthing simulator that is also used for complex medical-surgical simulations, which means that both juniors and seniors utilize it to supplement their learning throughout their clinical courses.

NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES

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100% PASS RATE ON NURSING EXAM

Congratulations to our May 2019 nursing graduates: 100% of them passed the state board exam [National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX-RN)] on their first attempt, significantly exceeding state and national pass rates. In addition, all were employed either prior to graduation or within a month thereafter!

“Over the past three years, our pass rate for graduates taking the NCLEX exam for the first time has been 100%, 96%, and 100% respectively,” said Dr. Sheryl Scott, associate professor and

chair of WLC’s School of Nursing. “These exceptional pass rates are a testimony to the high standards of our program and the quality of the classroom, lab, and clinical experiences that our students receive at WLC.”

ACCOUNTING PROGRAM RECOGNIZED

The accounting program at WLC is receiving national recognition – just this year, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) ranked WLC second in the state and 19th in the nation for accounting students passing the CPA exam on their first attempt!

PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS ARE SUCCESSFUL IN “MAJOR FIELD TESTING”

WLC senior students majoring in psychology ranked in the 88th percentile in the country based on outcomes of the 2019 Education Testing Services (ETS): Major Field of Study in Psychology test. For the past five years, WLC has ranked in the top 20% in the nation on the same test.

Therefore, it shouldn’t be a surprise that 87% of WLC’s psychology majors who choose to pursue graduate school get admitted to one of their top three choices.

WLC was among nearly 300 teams from colleges and universities all over the world that competed at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) 2018 Giant Jamboree. For WLC’s 2018 iGEM project, the team worked on developing an easy-to-use test kit for E. coli water contamination. Students received a bronze medal for their project, which placed them in the award category with teams from MIT and Stanford.

The 2019 team (pictured), which will compete this fall, is working on a sensor for lead contamination in water and a filter for lead, conducting research that will benefit the local Milwaukee community.

COMPETING ON AN INTERNATIONAL STAGE

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

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SERVING HANDS, SERVING HEARTS

WLC’s annual day of volunteering in May brings students, faculty, staff, and alumni together as a community to help people in need. An impressive group gathered this year in support of several local organizations including the Hunger Task Force farm, the Urban Ecology Center, Luther Manor, and Hope Street Ministry.

“Being a part of Serving Hands, Serving Hearts opened my eyes to all the volunteer opportunities in the Milwaukee area. I feel very blessed to have been able to give back to our community.” - Michelle Boldt, ’20

INAUGURAL SERVE2LEAD IMPACT CHALLENGE A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS

This spring, WLC’s Center for Christian Leadership hosted its first Serve2Lead Impact Challenge and Conference as a way to give students in our Christian Leadership Certificate Program the opportunity to develop servant leadership plans to impact the community.

Eight teams were selected to pitch their projects to a panel of judges, hoping to be awarded a $2,000 grant to put their plans into action. The pitches were modeled after the popular TV show “Shark Tank.” Winning plans included raising support for a single mothers’ organization, building an outdoor community space, and providing sex trafficking education for next generation nurses.

“It was awesome to see the ingenuity of the students when it came to a blank canvas of how to provide servant leadership in the community. Their ideas and talents will be a launching point for others in the future.”

- Brandon TschacherDirecting of Marketing

Thrivent Financial

In May, Courtney Moll ’09, assistant lecturer of biology at WLC, led a research trip with four students to Grenada, West Indies, as part of an ongoing research partnership with the island’s minister of fisheries and an alliance with St. George’s University. During each trip, WLC students record and track the health of the island’s coral reef and fish populations. Students will analyze the data during this academic year and present final reports to the island’s government.

Our biology and marine biology students are able to engage in experiential learning in Jamaica, Florida, Australia, and Grenada. Close proximity to the Medical College of Wisconsin, as well as the Milwaukee County Zoo and Discovery World, provides additional opportunities for research, education, and employment.PR

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TRAVEL ABROAD

Cheers FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM!

In June, 10 students joined Dr. Martin Moldenhauer, associate professor of English, on a two-week trip to the United Kingdom. During the trip, students studied Scottish and English authors while experiencing the local culture and cuisine. The adventure started in Edinburgh, continued in the gorgeous Lake District of northwest England, and ended in London, where students watched a royal parade and saw Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and other members of the British royal family.

Prost FROM CENTRAL EUROPE!

In May, several students joined Sibylle Krause ’83, assistant professor of German, and Dr. Jason Badura, assistant professor of humanities, on a trip that explored major historical and cultural sites in Berlin, Prague, and Vienna. The central theme of the journey focused upon the concept of “collective remembrance,” or how contemporary societies such as these reflect upon their pasts through various physical and abstract ways.

Explore WLC’s faculty-led study abroad excursions at magazine.wlc.edu.Bwanji

FROM ZAMBIA!

WLC nursing students have an opportunity to travel to Zambia during their junior year to study the implementation of health care programs internationally. The January 2019 trip gave 20 nursing students the chance to observe in clinics; perform health assessments and vision screenings; and teach more than 300 children about fire safety, nutrition, disease prevention, and hygiene.

Many of our nursing students consider the trip to Zambia to be a defining moment of their college years and a blessed opportunity to observe medical practices and procedures in local clinics and hospitals, learn about diverse cultures, and conduct health education programs.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICECriminal justice is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime, correctional systems, and criminal law. WLC offers two

emphasis areas designed to prepare students for careers within their desired areas of law enforcement or the criminal justice system:

Legal StudiesStudents will explore a diverse array of relevant, real-world topics related to criminal law, American politics, and victim advocacy. They’ll graduate with a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, ready to serve their community in law enforcement or corrections.

Forensic ScienceStudents will explore the concepts and techniques used by criminologists, forensic psychologists, and coroners. They’ll graduate prepared to assist in the scientific investigation and processing of a crime scene.

NEUROSCIENCEWLC is excited to launch an innovative major in one of the fastest growing scientific disciplines in the world! Our neuroscience program offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the brain and nervous system. Students will take core classes and conduct research alongside expert faculty across three disciplines: biology, psychology, and neuroscience. Neuroscience is a major with a strong career outlook and is ideal for students interested in making a real and meaningful difference in such areas as mental health, drug addiction, sports performance, behavioral therapy, education, human development and aging, and behavioral economic theory.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGYStudents in WLC’s new 2+2 radiologic technology program will receive a well-rounded Christian education grounded in the liberal arts, while at the same time receiving intensive classroom and clinical training at respected affiliate hospitals leading to certification as a Registered Technologist - Radiographer (RTR). Students will take classes for two years at WLC, then complete their final two years of classroom and clinical experiences at an affiliate hospital - students have four options in the Milwaukee area.

SPORTS MANAGEMENTWLC now offers students the chance to study sports management in a city that’s home to fast-paced pro sports action year-round. A major in sports management opens career pathways at all levels of the sports industry, including roles in marketing, sales, media relations, promotions, guest relations, sports information, facilities management, and recreation. Milwaukee is a sports town with many professional sports organizations (Bucks, Brewers, and Admirals) and broadcast networks (such as ESPN Milwaukee), along with amateur organizations and NCAA Division I colleges, giving students many opportunities for hands-on learning and internship experiences.

WLC LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE, HIGH-DEMAND MAJORS

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NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITYWLC has been awarded a $628,843 grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support scholarships for underserved, low-income students interested in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines. Seven scholarships are available for the 2020-2021 academic year. Four scholarships will provide $6,000 per year for four years and three scholarships will provide $10,000 per year for four years. Recipients are determined based on academic achievement in high school, financial need, and intended program of study in college.

“The NSF has chosen to fund WLC’s S-STEM Scholars Program because they recognize the excellent faculty, facilities, and learning opportunities provided for STEM students at WLC, as well as our proven track-record of preparing the productive scientists required to keep the U.S. competitive in the global marketplace of ideas,” said Dr. John Werner, associate professor of biology and director of the college’s S-STEM Scholars Program. “This program not only makes STEM education more affordable, but it provides even more opportunities for undergraduate research at WLC.”

Learn more by visiting wlc.edu/stem.

We’ve Increased Our Merit Awards for the 2020-2021 Academic Year!

Merit Awards for qualifying freshmen enrolling in Fall 2020 range from $7,000 to $17,000 per year, based on their GPA and ACT or SAT scores, for a lifetime value of $28,000 to $68,000. Consideration for these awards is automatic when students apply to WLC, and no additional scholarship application is required.

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HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIPWLC has added a new major in its adult accelerated degree completion program: health care management and leadership. It provides adult students with an opportunity to complete their Bachelor of Applied Science degree while gaining the skills and competencies necessary for increased earnings, career flexibility, job promotions, and a sense of accomplishment.

The new program will complement the business management and leadership degree completion program already established at WLC. Learn more at wlc.edu/degreecompletion.

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STARTUP VENTURES. INNOVATION. INTERNSHIPS.

WLC students regularly participate in The Commons, an initiative of The Greater Milwaukee Committee. The Commons is a civic nonprofit organization comprised of 23 colleges and universities in and around Milwaukee, and 180+ local leaders dedicated to making southeast Wisconsin a better place to live, learn, work, and play.

“WLC students have been traditionally the largest population of students that apply and are accepted into the program,” said Peter E. Eppen, assistant professor of business, who also was part of the steering committee that created the program. “It is the single most effective networking opportunity a student will have in their college life, and most internships lead to job offers.”

“The Commons opened more doors for me than I would have ever expected,” said business major Rebecca Heller ’20. “I participated in unique learning experiences and met so many people who helped me prepare for my career.”

STUDENT NEWS

STUDENTS EARN AWARD AT MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONWLC’s Mock Trial Team, a part of the college’s Pre-Law Society, competed at the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) regional competition earlier this year. The 22-team competition was held at the DuPage County (Illinois) Courthouse. WLC’s team competed in four, three-hour long trials, two as attorneys and witnesses for the plaintiff and two as the defense. As first-time entrants into the competition, WLC faced Marquette University of Milwaukee, Loyola University of Chicago, St. Xavier University of Chicago, and Winona State University of Minnesota.

At the event, WLC’s six team members earned the 2019 “Spirit of AMTA” Award, given to the team that best exemplifies the ideals of honesty, civility, and fair play. The award is decided upon by the presiding panel judges as well as other teams’ coaches.

The Mock Trial Team (pictured above) is coached by Attorney Thomas Cameron ’08 and Pre-Law Society advisor Dr. Jason Badura, assistant professor of humanities at WLC.

WLC is offering a new politics and law major that has two options: a politics and government track for those interested in professional jobs related to those areas, and a Juris Doctor dual-degree track for those interested in law school. WLC’s 3+3 partnership agreements with Marquette University Law School (Milwaukee) and Concordia University School of Law (Boise, ID) allow students to complete their bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor degree in six years, one year earlier than is typical.

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ATHLETICS

WARRIORS MAKE HISTORY!Warriors made history last year. You can view all of their stories and more

at WLCsports.com, but below is a sampling of our students’ accomplishments.

NEW COACHES AT THE HELMThree Warriors teams will be led by new coaches for the 2019-2020 season.

After 17 years of serving as an assistant coach, James Flegel ’95 is in his first season as head coach for the Warriors softball team.

The men’s tennis team is now led by Ryan Sallmann ’14, who also serves

as head coach of the women’s tennis team.

Eric Kramer takes over as coach of the Warriors men’s and women’s track and field

teams. He previously has coached at Aurora University and UW-Milwaukee.

• A record 154 WLC student- athletes were named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Scholar-Athletes for 2018-2019. The student- athletes were honored by the NACC for maintaining a 3.25 grade point average or higher; the 154 honorees is the Warriors’ highest total in the 13-year history of the academic award.

• Derick Disch ’19, a member of the men’s golf team, was named a Srixon/Cleveland Golf All- America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) as a senior. Disch is the first player in program history to earn All-America Scholar honors.

• The women’s volleyball team (pictured above) received the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2018 season. It marks the third time in the last four seasons WLC has received the award. The team finished the 2018-2019 academic year with a cumulative team grade

point average of 3.508, and 13 members of the team were named NACC Scholar-Athletes.

• Jen Dowden ’19 was named the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Division 3 Private Schools Women's Player of the Year. She also was a two-time NACC Player of the Year and D3hoops.com First Team All-Central Region selection. The women’s basketball team concluded its season ranked No. 24 in the country after a program-best 27-2 record and a 10th NCAA tournament appearance.

• Abby Mahsem ’19 received Second Team All-Great Lakes Region honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) for the second straight season. She was the third player in program history to receive NFCA All-Region recognition and was the first multi-award winner. Mahsem also was named NACC Pitcher of the Year for the second straight season.

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Master ClassesAs part of WLC’s commitment to quality, excellence, and leadership preparation, the Center for Arts and Performance offers master class opportunities for students in conjunction with the Guest Artist Series.

Earlier this year, the dynamic father-son piano duo of Ryan & Ryan led a master class using WLC’s nine-foot Steinway grand piano. The students who attended had academic majors that ranged from computer science to biology to history to music.

This season, WLC welcomes Jason Lyle Black as part of its Piano Celebrations Series; he is offering a master class for students studying piano on October 9. On April 17, 2020, in conjunction with a Guest Artist Series concert, Alliance Brass will conduct a master class for high school and college instrumental brass students.

STUDENT MUSIC PERFORMANCES• The free Fall Instrumental Ensembles Concert on November 10 will feature a wide variety of music performed by WLC’s ensembles in the Schwan Concert Hall.

• The free WLC Jazz Band Concert on November 23 will take place in the Warrior Underground under the direction of Dr. Jeremy Zima ’07, assistant professor of music.

• The WLC Concert Band will present its Winter Band Concert on December 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Schwan Concert Hall. Dan Hubert, WLC’s new director of instrumental music and assistant professor of music, will conduct the band.

• Under the direction of Dr. James Nowack, professor of music, the Wisconsin Lutheran Choir and Chamber Choir will present their annual Christmas Festival Concert on December 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and December 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Schwan Concert Hall.

STUDENT THEATRE PRODUCTION• She Loves Me – A Musical Production will run in the Raabe Theatre November 7-10 and 14-16. This charming, romantic musical, set in 1930s Europe, centers around those who work in an elegant parfumerie (perfume shop). Two young clerks seek love and companionship through Lonely Hearts letters - only to find that they’ve already “met their match!” The production is directed by Simon Provan, assistant professor of theatre.

ATTEND A CONCERT!The 2019-2020 Guest Artist Series - which includes the popular Piano Celebration Series - will bring nationally touring performers and acts to WLC’s acclaimed Schwan Concert Hall for eight events.

WLC is also pleased to have the energetic Philomusica String Quartet return as the college’s resident string quartet. They will offer three concerts on campus this season.

Find details and ticket information for all of WLC’s upcoming fine arts events at wlc.edu/arts.

FINE ARTS

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INSPIRE, IGNITE, AND IMPACT LUNCHEON

Following a successful I3 event in Madison that included a keynote by Mike Victorson, president and CEO of M3 Insurance, the next luncheon will be held October 10 at WLC.

Debra Waller, chairman and CEO of Jockey International, Inc., will deliver the keynote titled “Relationships Do Matter: How to build, grow, and sustain a business for more than 140 years.” Sponsorship information and event registration is available at wlc.edu/i3wlc.

I3 is a power luncheon for business leaders to network with Christian leaders, be inspired through excellent keynotes and discussions, and ignite a passion for servant leadership to impact those within their sphere of influence.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEThe Gifted to Lead Women’s Leadership Conference will be held at WLC on October 19. Hosted by the Christian Women’s Leadership Circle, this half-day event will feature keynote speaker Erickajoy Daniels, a senior vice president at Advocate Aurora Health, followed by several

breakout sessions. Learn more about the conference, sponsorship opportunities, and registration at wlc.edu/giftedtolead.

SAVE THE DATEMark your calendars for these upcoming events at WLC that celebrate Christian leadership. Watch for details at wlc.edu/events.

• Butterfly Brunch: March 7, 2020• I3 Luncheon: April 1, 2020• Divine Servant Award Celebration: April 24, 2020• Leadercast Live: May 7, 2020

Christian Leadership Events

HOMECOMING 2019Join us for Homecoming on October 19. Cheer on the Warriors to victory as the women’s volleyball team hosts Concordia Chicago at noon in the Recreation Complex. The football team kicks off at Raabe Stadium versus Benedictine at 1 p.m. Learn more at wlc.edu/homecoming.

TRICK OR TREAT IN THE HALLS

Children’s books, games, movies, and television shows will once again be the decoration themes for WLC’s annual Trick or Treat in the Halls. Join us on October 25 in Stimac Hall and Fischer Hall for a safe trick-or-treating opportunity. Register today at wlc.edu/trickortreat. This event fills up quickly!

For additional alumni events, visit wlc.edu/alumni.

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Alumni Events

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Permit No. 3335Milwaukee, WI

Divine Servant Award CelebrationApril 24, 2020

All proceeds support student scholarships at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Featuring Tim TebowTwo-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick, and Heisman Trophy winner - and an amazing example of Christian servant leadership

For more information or to register, visit wlc.edu/dsa.