e h t magazine of Concordia University, Nebraska

Broadcasterwinter 2011 volume 88 no. 2 from the president Broadcaster Staff Editor Andrew Swenson ’08

Managing editor The question: How many Lutherans does it take to change a light bulb? Rosanne Reese

The answer: Change? Graphic designer Karen Chittick ’05 What seems to be true of many Lutherans may be true of most people without regard to belief or creed. During the past year Concordia’s Student designer leadership team and I spent a lot of time studying, discussing and Sara Fredrickson ’13 implementing change. One of the things we learned is this: people Contributing writers don’t resist change, they resist loss. Even when people see with clarity Tyler Beltz, ’11 Emily Hemphill ’14 and passion a future filled with gain and progress, we’ve learned they Rosanne Reese see with equal passion the losses they are being asked to sustain. Scott Retzlaff Adapting to a new environment requires experiments, new discoveries and adjustments. It requires learning new ways and changing attitudes, University Administration values and behaviors until the change is internalized and owned President & CEO Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich (Leadership on the Line, Linsky & Heifetz, 2002). Provost This issue of theBroadcaster contains numerous examples of how Dr. Jenny Mueller-Roebke Concordia, our alumni, students, faculty and staff are adapting Associate Provost Dr. Lisa Ashby to a changing environment. Our university-wide vision statement Executive Vice President, CFO & COO is a reminder to each of us who serve and support this institution David Kumm that Concordia must continually adapt to its changing environment Vice President for Enrollment Management, if we are to fulfill our mission in these dynamic days of the 21st century. Student Life & Athletics Scott Seevers Preparing students in and for the 21st century also calls us to help Vice President for Institutional Advancement students learn how to adapt to a changing environment. Rev. Richard Maddox As administrators, faculty and staff who are working to prepare the Board of Regents next generation, we can teach and model successfully only what we Dr. Dennis Brink, Lincoln, Neb. have learned and practiced ourselves. As you read this edition of the Mr. Robert Cooksey, Kirkwood, Mo. Broadcaster, I hope you observe, as I have, that while we continue Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, Seward, Neb. to adapt to our changing environment, Concordia’s essence, our Rev. Keith Grimm, Omaha, Neb. Mr. Barry D. Holst, Kansas City, Mo. mission, has not changed. Nor will it! Mr. Mike Klintworth, Seward, Neb. Mr. James Knoepfel, Fremont, Neb. This is an exciting time to serve and support Concordia! As 2012 begins, Mr. John Kuddes, Leawood, Kan. I am deeply grateful for the many friends and alumni who support Mrs. Bonnie Meyer, Palatine, Ill. our students faithfully and generously. Our God, who changes not, Mr. Lyle Middendorf, Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Timothy Moll, Seward, Neb. is blessing your gifts and prayers in marvelous ways. We are adapting Mrs. Monique Nunes, Baltimore, Md. to our changing environment and, through your ongoing support Mr. Paul Schudel, Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Timothy Schwan, Appelton, Wis. with God’s abundant blessings, Concordia will be even better equipped Rev. Russell Sommerfeld, Seward, Neb. in the future to prepare students for the church and world than it is today. Mr. Max Wake, Seward, Neb. Mrs. Jill Wild, Seward, Neb. May God bless you richly with His “grace upon grace” in the Rev. Karl Ziegler, Bellevue, Neb. New Year ahead!

Brian L. Friedrich President

Vision statement: By 2015 Concordia University, Nebraska will grow and expand its influence to diverse populations by fostering collaboration and adapting to our changing environment while remaining faithful to our mission of excellent Christian education.

Mission: Concordia University, Nebraska is an excellent academic and Christ- centered community equipping men and women for lives of learning, service

photo: Karen Chittick Karen photo: and leadership in the church and world. from the president Broadcaster Staff Editor Andrew Swenson ’08 winter 2011

Managing editor Rosanne Reese

Graphic designer Karen Chittick ’05

Student designer Help and hope in Joplin Sara Fredrickson ’13 4 Following a deadly tornado, Concordia Contributing writers alumni in Joplin, Mo., look to the future Tyler Beltz, ’11 with hope. Emily Hemphill ’14 Rosanne Reese Scott Retzlaff

University Administration President & CEO Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich Provost Dr. Jenny Mueller-Roebke Associate Provost Dr. Lisa Ashby Executive Vice President, CFO & COO David Kumm Vice President for Enrollment Management, Student Life & Athletics Scott Seevers Vice President for Institutional Advancement 10 Balancing life and learning Rev. Richard Maddox Concordia’s online programs allow students Board of Regents to live their lives and further their education. Dr. 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. Mrs. Monique Nunes, Baltimore, Md. Mr. Paul Schudel, Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Timothy Schwan, Appelton, Wis. 14 Learning in the Sandhills Rev. Russell Sommerfeld, Seward, Neb. Dr. Joel Helmer’s annual trip to the Sandhills Mr. Max Wake, Seward, Neb. gives his students the chance to see what Mrs. Jill Wild, Seward, Neb. Rev. Karl Ziegler, Bellevue, Neb. they have discussed in the classroom in the field. University Contacts College of Graduate Studies General Information [email protected] www.cune.edu 800 535 5494 Athletics Alumni & University Relations [email protected] [email protected] Bookstore Institutional Advancement www.cunebookstore.com 20 Concordia Scene [email protected] Career services 40 Athletics Undergraduate Admission [email protected] & Campus Visits Center for Liturgical Art 46 Alumni News [email protected] [email protected] 48 Alumnotes TheBroadcaster 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. On the cover: A simple but heartfelt message in Joplin, Mo. © COPYRIGHT 2011, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, NEBRASKA Cover photo: Karen Chittick . 4 feature . ... Help and hope in Joplin Rev. Greg Mech, known as Joplin’s “disaster pastor,” shares his experience of surviving a deadly tornado, responding to community needs and looking to the future.

On May 22, 2011, one of the nation’s deadliest tornadoes “I wanted to go out praising the God who had given me a ripped through Joplin, Mo., destroying over 9,000 homes good life,” Mech said. “A sense of calm came over me…just and other buildings and claiming 161 lives. Although the as the roof of the house came off.” damage knocked most of Joplin down, among those left The tornado winds were estimated to be over 200 mph, standing was Pastor Greg Mech of Immanuel Lutheran peaking at 250 mph. The path of the tornado stretched more Church, alumnus and former Concordia chaplain than a mile wide. The storm increased in intensity as it moved and professor. across the city of Joplin, leaving flattened houses, debarked “At first I wasn’t sure of the nature of the storm,” Mech trees, mangled vehicles and destroyed buildings in its wake. said, recalling the afternoon the twister touched down. He When the winds subsided and Mech left his home, he was was alone at home in his parsonage playing a video game amazed at the extent of the damage. Mech described the when he heard a warning siren go off. Since Missouri often surrounding landscape as “scoured.” “It looked like pictures experiences tornadoes, Mech ignored the early warning, of Nagasaki after the atomic bomb was dropped on it,” determined to beat the next level of his video game. Mech recalled. “It was surrealistic.” When a second siren sounded, Mech looked out the Of the approximately 22,000 homes in Joplin about 7,500 window and saw it was dark on one side of the house and were destroyed or damaged. According to the National light on the other. He dropped the game and took shelter. Weather Service, emergency managers reported damage Many of Joplin’s homes do not have basements because the to 75% of Joplin. Communication lines were cut, and water town is located in a former mining area. “I grabbed a book and electric services were down. and went into the hall.” As Mech surveyed the damage, he saw people wandering As the winds increased, Mech realized the gravity of what near the church, shocked from what had just occurred. He was happening. He remembers noticing the walls moving “as welcomed everyone he saw to the parsonage and tried if they were breathing.” He remembers praying for safety: his to help in any way he could. According to Mech, traveling own, his wife’s, his church families’ and his community’s. He through Joplin was nearly impossible because streets were

photos: Karen Chittick photos: Karen remembers singing the Te Deum. littered with debris. feature The church opened its doors again and, withagain help the doors The church its opened At the time the of tornado, Mech’s at working wifethe was Another need was feeding the residents feeding and volunteers. was Another need When the immediate danger financialneeds,” Mech. said One of the of One most pressing was unharmed via atext unharmed was from water did inwaste and “He manually baskets flush the toilets. Doing triage.”Doing damage, so they opened it it they opened so damage, church had little building community. to “Ineeded problems was sanitation. The The problems sanitation. was and then withneeds deal the his of members congregation that for six and ahalf straight,” hours “It Mech. is amazing.” said Lutherthe Martin volunteered Lutheran to take rain School, there running no water, was Paul Doner, an eighth-grader at to inthe the days community the and spiritual physical and care.We to meet needed the of theand meet needs to checkthe on welfare the of his son in Las Vegas: “Mom inLas his son found he out she before hours have intown.hospital would Mech to wait five a and half had passed, Mech knew had he Mech had passed, in front advertised clean restrooms. Because at the time in front clean restrooms. advertised Because respond with compassion Hand-made signs highlight the positive attitude residents.the In distance Joplin of the both destruction and rebuilding seen. be can following thefollowing storm. Asign . 6 .

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When devastation hits, God opens opportunities to minister in many different ways. For the members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther Lutheran School comfort came with soulful eyes, cold noses and long tails. Jackson and Louie, a pair of golden retriever comfort dogs, joined the staff of the church and school courtesy of Lutheran Church Charities shortly after the tornado. Pastor Mech reports that the dogs are extremely helpful in working with victims of the storm. “When people pet the dogs they relax, and pretty soon they start to talk about what’s really bothering them.” Beginning when they were just three months old, Jackson and Louie underwent nearly nine months of training to learn how to unlock doors, carry keys in their mouths and flip a light switch. Although they are canines of many talents, Jackson and Louie Donations and volunteers poured into Joplin after the disaster. Immanuel Lutheran Church was instrumental in organizing those resources. serve mostly by allowing people to pet them and hug them. As part of the ongoing work to rebuild Joplin, Immanuel Lutheran has launched TRANSFORM JOPLIN, a non-profit organization and strategic plan for a new ministry to continue transforming neighborhoods and lives in Jesus’ name. Their website shares, “Immanuel Lutheran Church is on the edge of the tornado’s path and was spared for a purpose. The people of Immanuel sprang immediately into action, providing for the needs of the neighborhood and community.” There is still much work to do in Joplin. Mech reports that many of the volunteers and those serving in ministry at Joplin are alumni or former staff of Concordia University, Nebraska. “Everything is always changing,” reported Mech, saying that if the Concordia community wants to support About 20 handlers in Joplin have been trained the rebuilding ministry in Joplin, “the best thing to do is to work with the dogs, including Pastor Greg Mech check the website [www.transformingjoplin.com]. Our and Martin Luther teacher Charlotte Robertson. volunteer and donation needs are always up-to-date there.” And in case anyone forgets these dogs are working There are signs of progress. When Mech discusses Joplin’s dogs, both Louie and Jackson have their own recovery, he describes traveling down blocks leveled by the business cards, email addresses and Facebook pages. tornado and seeing just one family starting to rebuild, a bare house frame jutting out from the horizon. “You can see hope and need in one glance,” explains Mech. After a disaster like the Joplin tornado, Mech feels it is especially important to reflect on the word of James about perseverance and wisdom. “If you can stand,” says Mech, Want to help transform Joplin? “you reach for those who have fallen down. Visit www.transformingjoplin.com “It is a thrilling time to be a pastor.” for information on how to get involved. ... feature day. Ifyou cry,peoplehelp you.Icriedalot. The numberofpeople comingfrom allovertheunion tohelpuswas overwhelming.” for thereliefeffort. “Itwasunbelievable,”Charlotteremembers. “Ourchurchand school stepped upandmadeourschoola disaster centerwithhotmealsall Shortly afterthestorm, ImmanuelLutheranChurch and MartinLutherLutheran School, where Charlotteteachessecondgrade, becamecommandcentral was destroyed.“It’saninterestingexperience tobehomeless,car-less,stuff-less inlessthananhour,”Charlotte said. When theRobertsonsemergedfrom theirshelter,theywerestunned.Nearlyall ofthehousesontheirblock weredamagedandnearlyeverythingtheyowned . 8 . husband tomakesurehehadshutthelightoffintheirden,whichresponded, “Whatlight?Whatden?Icanseetrees!” glass startedtocascadearoundthem.Themattresswastheironlyshelterfrom hailandflyingdebris.Eveninthemidstofchaos, Charlotte askedher Just momentsaftertheRobertsonsdecidedtotakeshelterbycrawlingundera mattresstheyluggedintotheirhallway,theunmistakablesoundofbreaking couldn’t shakeanuneasyfeeling.Thiswarning“justfeltdifferent.” The firsttornadosirensoundedasCharlotteandherhusbandwerepreparingdinner. LikemanyinJoplin,theRobertsonsdismisseditatfirst.StillCharlotte who losttheirhomesinthesummertornado. Concordia alumnaCharlotteRobertson’71 was oneofthemanyJoplinresidents

The Robertsons were fortunate. Although they were unable to rebuild their home due to a city-wide moratorium on construction, the Robertsons found and purchased a new house in town. Ironically, the Robertsons had eyed the house when they first moved to Joplin 24 years ago. “I loved it then,” explained Charlotte. “I told God I wish I could have a house like that. Well, he takes his time in answering! “

The Robertsons continue to be amazed by God’s love and by the generosity of others. “One of my former pastors and his wife sent me some money this summer. The note with the money said, ‘use as you see fit or give away.’” “I had been so worried about the children all summer. So I took that money, split it up in $10 [bills] and gave it away to children that I knew who had lost their homes. What a joy to see their face when they knew they had some money they could spend!” Recovery in Joplin and for the Robertsons continues. Their church, Immanuel Lutheran, continues to lead the process. Now that the Robertsons have a roof over their heads, they also have become involved in that process. They have fed and housed many volunteers and look for opportunities to help others. And of course they pray, for those who are still homeless, for those who have lost loved ones and for all of those who have helped and prayed for Joplin. “Prayer—there isn’t anything that can help us more than that.” feature “We haveprogressively been offerings online our expanding As our lives become increasingly infused with technology with technology increasingly infused livesbecome our As Vice president for enrollment, student life and athletics Scott Seevers expanded on this. “The “The this. recent on approval expanded from Seevers the working to expand its own online offerings, giving students offerings, toonline own working its expand universities to programming online have their added Request for Distance Delivery allows us to us allows offer up Request for Distance Delivery to 20% Higher LearningCommission to Substantive our Change to ahead the futureLooking Concordia education, of been has completion electives, some MBA courses and alarge MBA courses number some completion electives, degree graduateseveral teacher certification courses, general of courses, anumber education gerontology courses, “Many the of director for gerontology and human services. of Concordia’sof programs format.” online inafully haveavailable online graduateof courses education been permissions topermissions offerprograms exclusivelyonline.” the ability tothe without earn ability adegree stepping into aclassroom. shops. coffee local officesand theirthe of comfort homes, students allowing to from earn adegree catalog, academic theand desire as formany convenience increases, for some time.Untilfor some recently, didn’t we have the official years,”for several Dr. said Renea program Gernant, . 10 . Balancing lifeandlearning “As afull-timeteacher part-timethe with online two jobs, “I reside in Omaha, and I would not be able to able make be the not and Iwould “I reside inOmaha, Another studentof reaping Concordia’s the benefits online well for me.” weekly commuteTaking to campus. allows online classes For Romshek, a case manager withFor acase the Romshek, Area Agency For Tate, option. is aviable not campus on classes taking studentsFor some involvedinConcordia’s graduate gerontology degree. challenging; however, Ibalanceit my byon working teacher science grade mother. and single of online classes that her allows classes to online of continue her schooling. awife it and is amother the two, of flexibility Aging, on programs is Becky Romshekprograms is is who Becky currently pursuing her tome At around work times my it gets schedule. busy program at Concordia gavethat the me flexibility needed I may their only option, be classes online these programs, to balance school, work and family,” work to balanceschool, Tate, said aseventh with master isas thestudent case education of Shawna Tate. homework while my while daughterhomework It works is hers. on working

photo: Karen Chittick “I am married. We have a five-year-old and an 18 month The development of the human services program also is old. Balancing school, along with work, and activities meant to meet a growing societal need. Gernant shared that of my family is tough at times, but with the online classes, human services workers work with about one in ten people I can complete the assignments once the girls go to bed across a variety of demographic groups. “By providing direct or on weekends. It allows me to work full-time, take my care to vulnerable populations, human service providers five-year-old to dance and gymnastics, and do family make valuable contributions to our overall quality of life activities. The online class schedules allow me to complete and the economies of our communities,” said Gernant. “The my masters and not miss any family time. training of human services workers has not kept up with the If something comes up with work or home life, the demands of the position.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics professors allow time to deal with issues that arise. website indicates that “As the elderly population continues The flexibility is greatly appreciated.” to grow, the demand for social and human service assistants will expand.” “Concordia’s vision for 2015 includes a goal to grow and expand our influence to diverse populations,” said Seevers. “That means serving people that we cannot reach today, As a full time teacher and we believe that online education will help us reach with two part time jobs, some of those folks.” the online program at Concordia gave ... me the flexibility that I needed Concordia’s Fully-Online Programs to balance school, Master of Education, Administration

work and family. Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction

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through online study include the Master in Human Services Special Education (Mild and Moderate) Endorsement and the Master of Public Health. Secondary Teacher Certification, with Master of Education The development of the Master of Public Health online feature offering is meant to meet a growing need to increase the option number of people entering the public health field. Master of Science, Family Life 12 “It is apparent that this Master of Public Health program is not only timely but is very much needed to rebuild the Master of Arts, Gerontology and Aging Studies public . health workforce and meet the health needs of Master of Human Services the U.S. and global population,” said Dr. Jennifer Janousek, director of the Master of Public Health program. Master of Public Health “Additionally, the research shows projections for long-term growth and viability,” said Janousek, citing a report by the Bachelor’s Degree Completion, Business Administration Association of Schools of Public Health which says more than 250,000 Public Health workers will be needed by 2020. Bachelor’s Degree Completion, Gerontology “Of more than 100,000 current government public health Bachelor’s Degree Completion, Professional Studies workers, approximately one-quarter of the current public sector workforce will be eligible to retire by 2012.” Teacher Tips As alumni will attest, Concordia professors do a great job of providing their students with new theories, methods and ideas, equipping them for lives of learning, service and leadership. Now one Concordia program has taken a step to make living a life of learning even easier. The education department has launched a new email newsletter with content that’s meant to help all teachers, whether they are rookies or seasoned veterans, find a source of inspiration and fresh ideas.

“We have been busy in the education department putting together a series of video clips called ‘Teacher Tips,’” explains Beth Pester, director of Concordia’s middle-level education program. Each week Concordia’s department of education publishes an email newsletter with a link to a short video featuring a new teacher tip. Not only do current and former Concordia faculty offer their expertise in the videos, but also the teacher tips series has featured alumni who are teaching in schools all over the country. Topics range from lesson planning and evaluation to classroom management and activities to try. Best of all, Pester says, “[the tips] are intended to be things that are practical, usable in your classroom right away.” Beyond just weekly tips, the education department recently filmed and produced three additional video resources for teachers: an hour-long workshop on financial literacy led by Concordia alumnus and CPA Ryan Burger, a question- and-answer session about Concordia Plans led by Connie Butler, Concordia University’s director of human resources, and a presentation on income-based loan repayment and public service loan forgiveness. All the videos are available online, free of charge.

If you’d like to view the videos or join the mailing list for Concordia’s Teacher Tips email newsletter, visit www.cune.edu/TeacherTips . 14 feature . Learning in the Sandhills feature “The aquiferisoneofthelargestinworld,and The besteducatorshavealwaysbeenabletobridgethe Traveling intothisregionprovidesagreatopportunity (above) Dr.(above) Helmer Joel prepare and Brian Gesche for awetland adventure. (right) Matt Wingert gets abird’s surrounding of view eye terrain. Ogallala Aquifer. Sandhills arethelargestduneformationinwestern wetlands andauniquecattleranchingbasedculture. unique physicalgeographyofNebraska,especiallyatthe During theiradventure,students spendthreedaystraveling Each fallsince2008,Helmerhastakenhisphysicalgeography Helmer, chairofthesocialsciencesdepartment,bridging complete withatreasurehunt. gap betweentheclassroomandrealworld.ForDr.Joel containing agreatdiversityoffloraandfauna,natural and videosthey collectduringthetrip. to createanoriginal educationalvideofrom thepictures that createdthe landformsfirsthand,then worktogether and stayingattheDoubleR GuestRanch,aworkingcattle and geologyclasstotheSandhillsshowstudents that gapmeanstakinganannualadventureacrossNebraska, hemisphere,” saidHelmer.“Theregionisextremelybeautiful, in CherryCounty.Theyexperience thephysicalprocesses ranch intheheartofSandhills nearMullen,Neb., for experientiallearning.” . 16 . “We plantedourowngeocache ontheranchMonday “There were boxes about the size of an ammo box hidden,” “There wereboxesaboutthesizeofanammoboxhidden,” We added our names to the people who had found the cache We addedournamestothe people whohadfoundthecache Students got topracticetheirtreasurehuntingskillsby Students got Dana Zlutickyalsothought the geocachingwasintriguing. coordinates arepostedontheInternet.Intheirpursuit devices tolocatehiddenobjects(geocaches)whoselocation of timeitwouldtaketodrivethespeedlimitstraight Junior MattWingertrecalledhowittookalmosteighthours participating ingeocaching—aworld-wideoutdoortreasure people willgo lookingforwhatweleftbehind, andtherewill morning before weleft.It’sexcitingtothink thatother said Wingert describing the geocaches. “When we located said Wingertdescribingthegeocaches.“Whenwelocated to locatethegeocachesthisyear,studentsused manythe included journey interesting stops. through). Dr.Helmerhadcreatedapacket including to makethe275miletrip(alittleoverdoubleamount always besomething theretoremindusof ourtrip.” them and opened them, we found a rolled up piece of paper. them andopenedthem,wefoundarolleduppieceofpaper. to tapintoalmostadozenpositioningsatellites. hunting game.Studentsusedglobalpositioningsystem before usandthenreburied the box.Itwasprettycool.” information about almost every town the way, along information almost every about and GPS devices Once the group arrived at the Double R Ranch, they hiked and explored extensively. The group also took time to help Pat Bridges, the owner of the Double R Guest Ranch where Helmer’s group has stayed the last three years. Helmer explains, “[Pat’s] husband, Jim, passed away last December after a tragic accident on the ranch. Earlier this year Pat broke her leg and then later her back. She is a lifelong resident of the Sandhills and is just a wonderful lady who welcomes my students to her amazing ranch each fall. After hearing about her tough year, I asked my students if they would like to help her out by doing some work on the ranch during our stay. They said ‘You bet.’” The students took a break from their exploring to paint the gift shop and the roof of the calving shed. “Pat was so grateful she gave us a thank you card with cash inside. The students decided to donate the money to Concordia’s scholarship fund in Pat’s name.” To complete their adventure the class went tanking on the Middle Loup River and studied the interdunal wetlands. The trip down the river in a large, repurposed metal tank provided an especially fond memory for Helmer. “The tanking trip down the Middle Loup River was the highlight of the trip. This group of students was

photos: Matt Wingert photos: Matt adventurous—jumping off the cut banks into the river, swimming, climbing and hiking. The funniest thing that happened was when Dana Zluticky decided to get out of our tank and wade. She thought we were in shallow water, but when she stepped out of the tank into the icy water she went completely under. When she surfaced her eyes were wide open! We all laughed and laughed,” Helmer shared. That laughter seems to be indicative of the bond that was created in the class from the adventure. “It was really fun to get to see everyone in such a different setting,” Zluticky said. “It was good to relax and have some fun while exploring the things in real life that we were learning about in the classroom.” Wingert agreed. “The whole dynamic in the class has changed since the trip. We are interacting much more.” And the learning that took place is apparent. “As funny as it sounds, it’s almost hard to believe that the things we learn about in class are real,” shared Zluticky. “Seeing them with my own eyes really made the things we talked about in class make more sense.” “The whole trip was a learning experience,” Wingert said. “And it was nice that we could tie service into it…that we could make a difference.” ... feature . 18 . Bottom Garrett photo: Grass, (l-r)Josh Levi Shinn, Golke, Finley, Ray Matt Mueller and Matt tanking. Bucholz try Top photo: Angela Harstad discovered wildlife the living Nebraska inthe Sandhills. Top photo: The physical geography and geology class, (l-r) Matt Mueller, Liz Buss, Matt Bucholz, Dana Zlucticky, and Helmer jumped into experiential learning. Bottom photo: Matt Wingert practiced some photography effects. Using a long exposure time, he captured the light from flashlights wielded by some of his classmates. The effect is dazzling. Here to serve you in the writing center Writing well, like knowing how to do laundry or where to find cheap burgers, is a skill every college student needs. But unlike laundry and burger hunting, writing is sometimes daunting, tricky to master and required to succeed in nearly every course in the catalog. Beyond required writing classes Concordia stepped up its commitment to developing better writers by opening a new writing center this fall. A service of the Academic Resource Center, the writing center serves as a place for students of all skill levels to receive feedback and tips. “I’m excited about creating a space where students know it’s okay to be imperfect,” said Patrick Hargon, Academic Resource Coordinator, “There’s no grade—no judge and jury. It’s okay to keep getting it wrong until we learn whatever lesson that mistake is trying to teach us.” Although Hargon oversees the center, the tutors are students chosen for their writing ability and an aptitude to work with peers. These students are serious about their work. “The tutors

. are not here just to give a quick fix but instead to help make people better writers for a lifetime,” said senior and tutor Sarah Dinger. Hargon agrees with Dinger. He attributes the center’s philosophy to an article written by Dr. Stephen North, “The Dan Oetting photo: Idea of a Writing Center.” Hargon and Concordia’s writing center have adopted North’s view: “Our job is not to make a “Our hope is to give [students] tools that they better piece of writing; it’s to make better writers.” can use later on. I guess it’s sort of like helping students take a step back from their work concordia scene Tutors work with writers to generate and organize ideas and and start to ask their own questions and to to research and write with purpose. In addition to face-to-face find methods they can use for strengthening

20 conferencing, students can receive help online. As a result the and improving their papers,” explained tutor writing center is open to all Concordia students, including Stephanie Lund. those taking classes at another site or online. .

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Center for Liturgical Arts managing Professor of Art James Bockelman Professor of music Dr. Jeffrey faculty notes artist Mark Anschutz, current collaborated with professor emeritus Blersch was a featured performer student Evan Balleweg and alum William Wolfram to create a mural and composer on American Public Justin Groth worked together titled “Regeneration.” The mural, Media’s Pipedreams. His recent to create three large, mosaic which is a reconfiguration of one publications include an original sculptures for the prayer garden of Wolfram’s former works, now hymn tune for “Water, Blood, and of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic hangs in on the main floor of the Spirit Crying” and a hymn concerto Church in Omaha, Neb. Thom Leadership Education Center on “Voices Raised to You We Offer.” Blersch was also a featured presenter Bradley Baurain, instructor in on campus. at the annual Vi Messerli Lectures Concordia’s master of education dean of the college Dr. Ron Bork, in Church Music at Concordia program and Ph.D. candidate of education, led a faculty in-service University Chicago, River Forest, Ill. at the University of Nebraska- for Christ Lutheran School, Norfolk, Lincoln, was awarded the University Neb., titled “School Law: Liability and Dr. Matt Buns, assistant professor of Nebraska’s prestigious Presidential Best Practices for Supervision.” of health and human performance, Graduate Fellowship. published “Coaching Youngsters: The center has been in development since of a class requirement but says the center has there just to see where their weaknesses 2010 and became a reality as part of the recent helped her gain skills she can use in all areas are and what their strong points are. It’s library renovation which was made possible of writing, not just for class. a helpful experience.” by anonymous donations. “I was nervous in the beginning, but as I went Senior Rory Wendelin says attending the on I saw how [tutors] structured it, and writing center has been a positive experience I find it useful,” she shared. “After being for her. She first went to the center as part at the center, I think students should go ...

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The 4 Guiding Principles of Motor Dr. Vicki Boye, and director Assistant professor of education Development” in Techniques, of health services, Heidi Gubanyi, Annette Oliver was the keynote the official publication of the U.S. worked with Vicki Duer of Region 5 presenter at Iowa West District Early Track and Field and Cross Country services and Laura McDougell Childhood Conference. Coaches Association. of Four Corners Health Department assistant to host the first Resources, Phil Perschbacher, Dr. Joel W. Helmer, social science professor of art, designed and created Response, Recovery for rural department chair, secured a grant a carving of Christ the King for the Nebraska workshop. from the Geography Educators of Lutheran Home chapel in Arlington Nebraska to bring the world’s largest Rev. Dr. Kevin Kohnke, director of Heights, Ill. Perschbacher also created map of Asia, produced by National family life ministry, presented at the a full scale drawing of a stained glass Geographic, to campus during 15th annual Iowa District West Junior window for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Geography Awareness Week. Youth Gathering and at the Deshler in Ankeny, Iowa, which was built and circuit seminar, Convocation on Concordia professors, Dr. Jen installed by Mark Anschutz and Marriage and the Family. Janousek, Dr. Renea Gernant, current students. Here to serve you in the cafeteria

With pizza and ramen noodles constituting the staples The site allows students to track their eating habits, leave of many students’ diets, college hasn’t typically been comments, complete surveys and submit their own recipes. associated with the pinnacle of healthy eating. Concordia’s In addition to being responsible about their nutritional food service partner Chartwells is trying to change that. offerings, Chartwells strives to be responsible to the Over the past few years, Chartwells has made some serious environment as well. The company buys local—within 150 changes to offer healthy options and more variety to students miles—as often as possible and sources food from farmers and staff. They now serve gluten-free bread products, dairy committed to sustainability. and lactose-free milk and are adding an increasing number “They have tried to make an effort,” said junior Todd May, a of vegetarian options. Chartwells uses zero-trans fat cooking vegetarian. “It’s good that they put up posters and signs about oils and is working to make students more aware of what going green.” they’re eating. In order to receive more student feedback, Giddens has set up “Nutrition has always been an important part of what we do,” a focus group in conjunction with Student Senate. This group said Scott Giddens, director of Chartwells. “Part of our mission consists of seven students who meet with Giddens every other is educational. It’s not just providing you meals. It’s letting you week to discuss ways to improve dining services.

know. some things about nutrition and letting you experience

“Chartwells wants to make the services they provide something foods and cuisine that maybe you’ve not been exposed to.” students enjoy and offer something quality,” said Student Outside of the dining hall Chartwells offers free nutrition and Senate President Preston Sunderman, who oversees the focus diet tools through their website, dineoncampus.com/concordia. group. “The purpose is basically to expand student options.” ... Dan Oetting photo: concordia scene

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. Dr. Kristy Plander, MBA Professor of Art Lynn Soloway William Wolfram, emeritus associate program director, directed a three-day studio professor of art, furnished 13 successfully defended her workshop for the 2011 Conference illustrations for Misiologicke Info, dissertation,”Understanding of the Association of Nebraska Art Publications in Slovak and Czech the Process of Familial Financial Clubs titled “Abstraction, How Do of Central European Centre for Mission Caregiving: A Grounded Theory You Get There?” Studies. He also provided the cover Study,” earning a Ph.D. in business photograph for the book, Krizove administration. Angela Wassenmiller, director situace v cesko-slovenskem kontextu of instructional technology and po roce 1989. In addition Wolfram Art department chair Don Robson e-learning, presented “Self-Perceived recently has built four wood mosaic received an honorable mention at the Technological Pedagogical Content and stainless steel crosses Nebraska Art Teachers Association Knowledge of Preservice Teachers” for the entrance and hallways Annual Art Educators Show for his with Dr. Guy Trainin (UNL) at the of Faith Regional Health Service mixed-media entry, “Matriarch Series Critical Questions in Education in Norfolk, Neb. Number 2.” Conference in Kansas City, Mo. A variety of brochures are available to help students make healthy eating decisions. Chartwells serves an average of 1,700 meals a day and expends about 200 hours of labor a day in food preparation and service. First semester they used

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Forget running around campus—a recent remodel In addition to rearranging offices, Concordia also expanded to the Janzow Campus Center will now help students its career placement services. The department hired a full-time schedule classes for next semester, check on dorm room career counselor, Corey Gray. Gray partners with Bill Schranz assignments, learn how to polish their resumes and have on career preparation and placement services. Career services a sore throat checked out all in the same office suite. offers a wide variety of resources including resume and cover Most of Concordia’s student service offices have been letter writing and review, internship information and relocated to the top floor of the Janzow Campus Center. job opening updates. The renamed Student Success Center houses the first-year “I have a goal to get in front of as many students as possible academic advisers, synodical placement and career center, to share with them the resources we can provide,” said Gray. residential life office, student activities office, counseling “We also have Facebook and Twitter accounts that we use and behavioral health and health services. The remodel was to reach out and let students know about the career center.” designed to provide students with easier access to the services Gray has worked with more than 100 students already they need. this year and hopes to continue to provide guidance and Director of advising Angela Mueller says the new one-stop assistance for students throughout the coming semester. arrangement is working out well. “It eliminates trips across campus for students to handle their business,” she said. “Students are busy studying and pursuing their degree; the least we can do is make handling the day-to-day business a bit easier.” ... photo: Dan Oetting photo:

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by the Council on International at Concordia Plan Services Dana Schmidt was accepted National Association of Teachers Educational Exchange for an essay in St. Louis, Mo. McGuire since has into the physical therapy program of Singing student auditions. she wrote about a semester she been hired to continue working at Des Moines University. spent in Seville, Spain. at CPS. Megan Schmidt, Mia Pauluhn, Amanda Kisker completed a Anna Meyer participated in the Ashlea Vaudt, Christina Tomka, marketing internship with Tabitha Campus Crusade for Christ San Nicole Mapes, Ashley Willoughby, Health Care Services in Lincoln, Neb. Diego Summer Project. Daniel Margritz and Kellie Fegter Amber Konz designed eighteen large Tyler Groskurth completed an were selected as the first inductees banners of the “Fruits of the Spirit” in internship with Nebraska Bank into the Health and Human the parking lot areas, entrance road of Commerce (NBC) in Lincoln, Neb. Performance’s Phi Epsilon Kappa and exterior of Faith Regional Health (PEK) honorary. Alison Sandall was accepted Service in Norfolk, Neb. to the MBA program at the Rebecca Walker won a design Micah May completed an University of Houston. competition sponsored by Dwell internship with the May Corporation. magazine and the green cleaning Matthew Schranz was chosen products company method. Jonathan McGuire and Andrew for the summer 2011 information Metcalf served this summer technology position at Concordia Luke Wohlgemuth received third as computer science interns Publishing House in St. Louis. place at the 2011 Nebraska State . 26 concordia scene .

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On Concordia’s campus Kevin Potratz is known for two “The goal was to get the boys to begin badges Concordia has things: his uncanny ability to fix computer problems and his unique expertise or facilities to provide,” said Potratz. “Where fondness for Hawaiian shirts. else are they going to be able to throw a pot on a potter’s But there’s more to Kevin than an affinity for tech and a love wheel in the morning of flower prints. He’s also fond of another shirt, the one that and blow stuff up designates him as the Boy Scouts of America scoutmaster in chemistry in the of Troop 256. afternoon? Concordia’s resources, both human Potratz has been passionate about scouting since he and physical, are joined as a cub scout in the second grade. Now he sees unique. We were able participation in the scouts as a way to give back to his to provide exposure community. “As an adult I have the opportunity to shape to a wide range young boys into young men through scouting,” he said. of topics that most An Eagle Scout, evidence of Potratz’s accomplishments scouts cannot find during his twelve years as a boy scout in Wyoming now in their home town.” sit with his achievements as an adult in scouting as Most of the instruction embroidered knot insignias on his scoutmaster shirt. It’s a offered to the scouts was provided shirt he wears with pride. by Concordia faculty. Troops were given the opportunity That pride is especially evident as Potratz talks about his to work on badges in 25 different skill areas such as current work with youth and the vision of Boy Scouts citizenship, nuclear science, graphic arts, geocaching and of America. One of the nation’s largest and most prominent public speaking. values-based youth development organizations, Boys Scouts Potratz felt the event was a great success, and plans are in the strives to provide programs for young people that build works for next year’s Merit Badge University. But Potratz is character, train them in the responsibilities of citizenship quick to explain that earning badges isn’t what boy scouting and develop personal fitness. is all about. It’s not about me,” Potratz stresses. “A Boy Scout troop “The goal of our activities is teaching leadership skills,” Potratz is ‘boy-led.’ This means the boys decide what to do. The said. “Advancement in rank, ultimately becoming meetings are planned and led by the boys. Scouting uses an Eagle Scout, is an outcome of an individual scout’s growth activities to teach the boys leadership skills. That’s what it’s in leadership and involvement in the activities.” all about. We are shaping boys to be citizens and leaders.” Right now Potratz is looking forward to future activities The activities in which Potratz’s scouts have been involved with his troop, including the 2013 National Jamboree in West are diverse. They have camped, white water rafted, hiked Virginia, and to helping guide adolescents into adulthood. to mountain peaks and carried the colors in the Seward Fourth of July parade. Most recently Potratz organized a “God has given me some gifts that allow me to interact well Merit Badge University on Concordia’s campus. with adolescent boys. I want to use those gifts and witness my Christian values through my actions. It is a way for me Almost two hundred boy scouts aged 11-17 from across to give back and to make an investment in our future.” eastern Nebraska gathered for the inaugural Merit Badge University. The event allowed scouts to work on merit badges they wouldn’t normally have a chance to obtain. ... And now . . . live from Concordia NET Radio’s “Classics By Request” hit the road for the first time “We wanted to take “Classics By Request” on the road ever on Friday, Nov. 11, when it broadcast live from Concordia’s for the first time and test the concept, but we didn’t want Recital Hall in the Music Center. Guests had the opportunity to go too far away from our headquarters in Lincoln,” said to meet “Classics By Request” host Lora Black and to enjoy live Finken. “We wanted to go to a school that would welcome us music performed by Concordia faculty and students. and be excited about the opportunities that the live broadcast Dr. Elizabeth Grimpo, Dr. Jeffrey Blersch, the Concordia would offer, and we wanted a school where there is a strong Handbell choir, the University A Cappella Choir and selected music program, so we could have live music for the show and members from the University Symphonic Band all were interesting teachers who could talk about the music.” featured during the broadcast. Black interviewed several Finken looks forward to taking the program on the road Concordia music department members. in the future because of the success it had at Concordia. The idea of bringing the popular program to Concordia was “The event was a huge success! We are thrilled that everything first suggested in an email correspondence between NET Radio went so well. The live music and interviews from the campus network manager Nancy Finken and Concordia’s Dr. Kurt Von were outstanding! Additionally, the buzz preceding the show, Kampen. According to Finken, Concordia was chosen for a during the event and afterward has been strong. We will number of reasons. definitely do this again.” . concordia scene 28 . ... concordia scene 11 x16footdormroom.Blank, blandandboring.But,witha When studentsarriveatConcordia, mostwalkintoanempty to reflecttheirpersonalities and interests—ahomeaway little imagination,studentstransform thoseemptyspaces from home. . 30 .

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“We are always renting movies and having movie nights here. of pictures and bright colors. One wall documents Kisker’s trip One thing that I love in my room is my California state flag. to France, sporting an Eiffel tower wall cling and pictures she I am proud of where I came from.” took. The roommates’ blankets, pillows and comforters are all When Amanda Kisker first walked into the room she shares in matching bright colors, too. “Wendy and I like cheery colors. with Wendy Boller, she recalls how excited she was We also covered almost half a wall with pictures from the last to personalize it. For Kisker and Boller that means lots two years. Lots of memories!” concordia scene 9,000 attendees. 9,000 writing and creating name tags tabs Uffelman remembers the earlydays winning authors and illustrators and over things back then back things notashoestring on since it attributes began, that explosive to a three-day event with eight award- Dr. Janell Uffelman, the festival’s director In theIn early days that meant hand manually affixing scotch tape. Because manuallyBecause affixing scotch tape. pen. However, that attention to detail Literacy Festival grown has from day, one theIn sixteen years since itsinaugural committee have always “dreamed big.” of a typo in one of those early those of inone atypo of theon conference brochures by theof festival with achuckle. “We did one author and about 200 attendees The event, Plum Creek Children’s but the on tip ashoestring.” of hours correcting that mistake with a brochures, Uffelman recalls spending . 32festival and to that the fact she and her toincrease the uniqueness the of . The pursuitThe excellenceof the helped The festival drawn has award-winning Plum Creek Children’s Literacy Festival director Dr. Janell Uffelmanpresents firstthe Spirit of LiteracyAward Creek “We special. always wanted Caldecott award-winning illustrator Jerry with avariety Friday events on of and to the push excellence bar.” styles and quirky,styles heart-filled lyrics. audiences with his range musical of authors and illustrators like this year’s an adult conference and endowment named to the Society of Illustrators of named to the Society Hall Pinkney, the speaker was who at the celebration literacy of involving visits dinner Saturday. on on Thursday,on a children’sday packed of contemporary children’sof music” Fame.addition,of In Harley, Bill who endowment dinner. Pinkney been has by the authors to area schools schools area to authors the by entertained Weekly, Entertainment entertained by “the called MarkTwain been has in Weller auditorium to athree-day and childrenfor adults both held festival grow from aone-day conference is the of that things one makes Plum A legacy ofliteracy at PlumCreek to Caldecott award-winning illustrator Pinkney. Jerry “We to seek treat featured our presenters, Awards Spoken for Best Word Album So why arenowned would authorSo up for success. to accommodate the authors’ and to make effort and respect, every to treat involved with love everyone adult attendees, child attendees... shine through words actions, our and thatso the light may the of Gospel For Children. received has Harley Grammy two It much has to with do Uffelman’s ministry outreach such, and, as tries thephilosophy. festival She sees a as Former presenters eagerly share their their share eagerly presenters Former college inthe cornfield? positive experience with their colleagues or illustratoror want to come to the tiny demeanor,” Uffelmansaid. care, concern, and respect drivers!...with everyone involved…yes, eveneveryone the bus illustrators’ and to needs set them in the tight-knit artist community.

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“Presenters who normally do not go out entire sixteen years, finds out what the to present consent to come to Plum presenter’s favorite snacks are and then Creek because their friends simply has the guest house rooms filled with Coming in 2012! insist that they must ‘do Plum Creek’,” those goodies. Along with keeping the said Uffelman. authors’ stomachs satisfied, Serck makes Clare Vanderpool – Newbery award certain they stay on schedule and listens And dreaming big also comes into the winning author to their needs during their stay. mix. Uffelman seeks out presenters Gary Schmidt – Two-time Newbery who are outstanding in their area The preparation of the students who award winning author of expertise and can relate to large, attend the festival also is designed R.W. and Zoe Alley – authors and diverse audiences. Festival coordinator to make the experience a good illustrators (husband and wife team) Vikki Gremel, who has worked with one for the authors and illustrators. Andrea Pinkney – author Uffelman for the past six years and Teachers of the groups that will be masterfully handles all the details that coming to campus are provided with Ted Scheu – poet go into an event of this size, echoes downloadable teacher guides that Jarrett Krosoczka – author and those criteria. “It’s not just about being include author biographies, activities illustrator a good author or illustrator,” said Gremel. they can use with the authors’ books and websites for further information. “They must have a dynamic presentation, And… the THREE TIME engage the children, be comfortable When the students arrive to listen to the CALDECOTT WINNING ILLUSTRATOR, speaking to large groups and play well presenter, they are a receptive audience. David Wiesner. with others. We aim for a variety Knowing youngsters need to exercise of experiences and a diverse group.” their muscles as well as exercise their Once the presenters arrive on campus, brains, Literacy on the Lawn became a they are treated very well. Dr. Leah Serck, part of the festival in 2004. Hands-on professor emeritus who has been part activities such as book making, creating of the Plum Creek committee for the illustrations, relays, story blankets and the always popular parachute toss and ones that could benefit the an endowment fund was established .

involve Concordia students and help most,” explains Uffelman. “We asked with a goal of $1.5 million. This fund the children expend energy. Uffelman specifically for [Lincoln] schools that would generate enough interest so sees these activities as being as integral were economically challenged or those the focus could remain on the festival to the festival as the presentations that had a higher minority presence.” content instead of on writing grants and in helping students create pleasant Expanding the festival to become a soliciting donations. However, that $ 1.5 associations with the festival and truly campus-wide event is also a goal. million is still a long way off. with reading. The music, art, drama, science, physical “Individuals who share the vision have “We need to get them into literacy education and education departments come forth at critical times. Businesses

concordia scene at their [the children’s] entry level,” have all presented sessions on Children’s and organizations realize that literacy she explains. Day, and all departments are encouraged is the foundation of our society and 34 The organizers continually are trying to host sessions on Friday for the visiting our future,” said Uffelman. “The goal has to improve the scope and diversity students. Gremel sees this as a great always been to have the festival be self- sufficient. My prayer is that individuals of . the festival experience while recruiting opportunity. “How better maintaining its high quality. To reach to promote Concordia University will come forth to invest in the festival even more students, authors and to these future college students?” as their legacy for generations to come.” illustrators are not just going into All of this excellence does come with Uffelman and her committee members Seward-area schools on the Thursday a price tag. Festival expenses for the 2011 will continue to dream big and to make of the festival, but also are appearing event ran about $80,000. Although The Plum Creek Children’s Literacy in Lincoln and York schools. adult participants are charged a nominal Festival extraordinary. As Uffelman “We especially wanted to share an fee and book sales help immensely, shared: “God has blessed our efforts.” author with schools that never had funding is sought from grants and the chance to come to Plum Creek donations for the balance. In 2006 ... photos: Dan Oetting (below) Lance Schwartz was on hand on at was this Schwartz Lance (below) Author(left) and illustrator DiSalvo Dyanne (opposite page) Students enjoy avariety with with year’s festival to share the magic the of day of activitiesof related to the festival’s books at Literacy the during on Lawn Children’s Day. mesmerizes the children with her illustrations. KOLN-KGIN viewers in“Lance’s Journal.”

Sweets and songs photos: Matt Wingert “Last CourseCabaret,” acastof24presented to eachshow. a revueofover30classicalandmodern Jekyll andHydeSpamalot.Abuffet In Concordia’sinauguraldesserttheatre, In musical theatresongs,includingnumbers of treatsanddessertswasofferedprior from HelloDolly,BeautyandtheBeast,Pippin, “She touched a part of me that released a fountain of creativity I did not realize was there,” shared Sharon Nelsen of her teacher A Joyous Protest and mentor artist Sister Corita Kent. “A Joyous Protest: The Graphic Art of Sister Corita,” a gallery show celebrating Kent’s work, was on display this fall at the Marxhausen Gallery of Art on Concordia’s campus. In conjunction with the exhibit, the Marxhausen hosted a panel discussion regarding theology, art and the evolving role of women in each. Nelsen, who now teaches adult courses at St. Patrick’s Church in Elkhorn, Neb., shared her experiences studying under Kent in the summer of 1960. Other members of the panel included Father John Folda of St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, Neb., who spoke about the theology of Mary in relation to Catholic and Lutheran doctrine, and Seward resident Esther Pfabe, who discussed women’s roles in the church. Kent became known for her colorful serigraphs that highlighted political issues in the 1960s. She served as head of the art department at the now-closed Immaculate Heart College, a private . Catholic institution in Los Angeles.

After leaving the Immaculate Heart order in 1968, Kent focused her art on raising awareness of social justice. Nelson recalled how Kent taught her students to challenge the precedence set by those before them. They were encouraged to experience art instead of simply learn about it. Kent’s own art concordia scene combined text from the Bible and pop

38 culture songs and poems with elements of graphic design, something nearly unheard of until her time. . “She gave me permission to be different, irregular, creative, innovative and enthusiastic—and to be joyous in that,” said Nelsen. ... photos: Dan Oetting “Marxhausen’s creativity centered was inthe Concordia The title for exhibition the takenis from Marxhausen’sof one The works of Reinhold Marxhausen,of Reinhold works The Concordia professor art After establishing the art program at Concordia in1952, According to JamesBockelman, director Marxhausen Gallery What ISee? Do You See Marxhausen improved, enhanced and promoted art within Marxhausen” that inthe gallery his bears name. and an educator. the church inhis and both aprofessional world roles as artist and Concordia art professor, the exhibit celebrates the studio experience,” Bockelman. said “Much the of artwork lecturesslide often inthe classroom and for used the public. His emphasis to to was encourage discover the people person, careerperson, and reputation Reinhold of Marxhausen. classroom and studio.” classroom where from learned taught he his lessons exceptional within the common ordinary events the of day. of theof You exhibit “Do What ATribute See ISee? to Reinhold emeritus away inApril passed who 2011, were the subject he createdhe a result was his of relationship the between

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This team holds atendencyhas to derail teams, regulation and Tigers the overtime Bulldogs and periods, two response afamily. of in the quarterfinal of round the in goals and assists, sufferedin goals and assists, it was astrengtheningit was family, our of and it drove team our four seed inthe four seed . 40 . Women’s reaches soccer heightsin2011 new GPAC tournament. tournament. GPAC tournament inwhat to overcome. that willstrive in ourplayers developing atrait We are “The successes of this season haveof successes season thiscontributed“The towardsour “We found ourselves infamiliar ground that as match moved The Bulldog women’s The Bulldog soccer program continues to make As for individual accomplishments,As Blanck and Rossearned Molly Humlicek all received mention honorable All- the year. Rosshad just goal one but contributed ateam-best they can.” they are of,” capable White. said “Perhaps more importantly, they team having experience atangible what of they know they taken care of, Concordia plans has for continued progress. anxiety from ever setting in. The new shootout was territory six assists on the season. Harris, Sanchez, Rachel Gordon and Rachel Harris, Sanchez, the on six assists season. strides. With the program’s first-ever nowwin postseason second teamsecond All- player-of-the-week honors during the 2011 season. continue inthe direction more doing of than they think do thisdo Dogs!’” of to our opponents. As for the As future, toof opponents. our will expectations of the season, which really theof season, into played preventing hands, our have been able tohave able demonstrate been what they are capable belief inthemselvesbelief to achieve.” remain they high have as and the inthe team past, will recognition. 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GPAC photo: Dan Oetting 42 athletics photo: Dan Oetting . . wrap-ups Sports Junior Sarah Kortz led the women Bulldogs this season. the women Bulldogs led Kortz Sarah Junior photo: Dan Oetting Kicker Kenny Zoel Kicker recognition. ler earned All- ler earned GPAC honorablemention 10 best programs.10 best the On women’s Concordia side, is eighth All- 2011 another was successful year cross for the country Bulldog State (49-21) and Briar Cliff (47-12). Schwalenberg earned All- also Senior Charles Washington,Senior Houston, Texas, asecond was year. Kortze earned two year. two earned Kortze year. picked He upa votes inthe final Quarterback Cohl Tufford,Richardson, was recognized Texas, finished 17th at Nationals, marking the 17th top 20 finish Concordia went 4-7overall with a 3-6 mark inconference were had an outstanding Sievert by freshman led Sievert. Ben was also 17th also was inthe final Football the-week awards during the 2011received The Bulldogs season. season. Concordiaseason. eight totaled also as the Beyond Sports Network’s Sports the Beyond as athlete-of-the-week before rattlingseason off four straightthen Thewins. Bulldogs Concordiastandings. the of games lost two the opening squads picked upmultiple to nationals for the 17th time in18 and years, members both of teams. Coach Kregg the Einspahr women’s led squad also earned All- earned also team All- to earn All-American status. Jena Junior Schwalenberg season, both Concordia both season, squads were listed among the this year. The Concordiasecond women finished atthe Cross Country Rodine, Polk,Neb., Heithoff, and Dylan Rodine, Elgin,Neb., were national the way Kortze led throughout Sarah Junior meet. the meet. Colin Morrissey also picked also Colin of Morrissey upapair meet. picked upa play during the 2011 taking eighth football season, in programs list. list. programs men are The Bulldog eighth list. in the top currentprograms championships, but Sievert was selected to attend selected championships, was but Sievert the national championships and earned the championships. The Bulldogs finished thirdchampionships. The overallBulldogs atthe Johnson, Neb.,Johnson, earned over Hastings College (10-0),Dordt College (21-7), Dakota each received first team All- Houston,Jerrod Fleming, Texas, Texas, Klein, and Ben Dallas, earned All- earned on theon All-Time top programs the on top and second current lost five straight to end year. the Concordiapicked up wins honors following thehonors Bulldog’s win over Briar Cliff.Seniors for in hisConcordia’s efforts win overDakota State. Little,Kyle in the 18 past years for the Concordia women. 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selection on offense for the Bulldogs. Derek offense on selection for the Bulldogs. GPAC recognition 13th and was overall at Nationals NAIA runner-of-the-week award during the year. GPAC honors for his efforts at the conference GPAC Top 25 Poll. At the end the of 2011 GPAC NAIA runner-of-the-week award and GPAC GPAC defensive player-of-the-week runner-of-the-week She honors. GPAC Top 25 Poll.men The Bulldog GPAC’ honors duringhonors and after the honors after the season. recognition. The Bulldogs NAIA s automatic berth to the the to berth automatic s scholar-athletes GPAC runner-of- GPAC NAIA GPAC GPAC

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GPAC Concordia finished 10th in opening the Chris Podlich, Brisbane, Australia, Chris DeFeyter, Scotts O’Kelly started all adefender 19 as and games finished with O’Kelly, Littleton, the Colo., way led in2011 and earned second Men’s Soccer Neb., were mention honorable All- that seventh inthe was conference intotal Multiple defense. the on defense year for 52tackles aBulldog and added he season, the Bulldogs still the finished Bulldogs withbest of season, one the records Despite going 0-2-1intheirseason. final three matchesof the team All- Golf Fleming finished third in the conference in tackles with total Fall Invite Invite. and the Mount Marty the On women’s side Invite, andthe CalebDavison overall was champion inthat Following theFollowing first two qualifierChelseaevents, Peck is tied Following the two events Concordia theFollowing two is seventh overall heading players received mention honorable All- play. The teamadv did men finished second out second of men eight finished teams Doane at College the ninth at the second career with a solid season at blocker the position.career middle with season asolid conference tournament. on theon team with Dentonout her 305 Bulldog digs. closed Kisker,season. thisefforts ajunior transferfrom Dana College, event. The Bulldogs also finished also fifth The event. both at Bulldogs the Hastings one goal and one assist. goalone assist. and one blocks with 68.blocks the teamled with 315 second kills also She was and 38aces. best 11best three goals for and assists added ateam-high 25 points. received honorablemention All- it fell inthe first won who the round to Morningside, for 11th overall inthe conference. into the two final in Concordia men’s soccer history. qualifier ninthand second at the GPAC honors for their efforts. Douglas scored a Douglas team- for honors their efforts. GPAC GPAC ance to the Qualifiers in the spring. The Bulldog QualifiersThe Bulldog in the spring. qualifier. women The are Bulldogs GPAC GPAC GPAC GPAC GPAC honors for the Bulldogs. GPAC GPAC GPAC qualifiers in the spring. selections for selections their tournament, where in passes defended, defended, inpasses qualifier. qualifier and recognition. recognition. GPAC dale, dale, Raul Lopez moves the ball down the the down field. moves ball Lopez Raul Ashley VaudtAshley for the block. goes Nicholas Milberger upaputt. lines Nicholas

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photo: Dan Oetting athletics . 44 . Athletic Fame Hall of to welcomed team Four players and one The 2011 Athleticof Hall ceremonyFame induction took 66 and at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis inSt. and South 66 at Lutheran High School Darin Engelbart Darin Lloyd Holsten Lloyd was a member of three of amember was was selected to the selected was went to on earn amaster’s education insecondary degree winner the on Concordia team. football playing Despitenot NIAC Darin Engelbart enjoyed an impressive enjoyed Darin Engelbart basketball career Homecoming, Alumni Reunion and Family WeekendHomecoming, Lloyd Holsten,Lloyd a1961 athree-year graduate, was letter Pokorny Kirchner and Rachel were Miller this year’s celebration. Holsten, Teresa Lloyd Darin Engelbart, Noffke championship his bachelor’s earned teams. He degree during the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons. He was a member amember was He during the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons. education from Concordiaeducation Teachers in1961. College He of threeof place on Oct. 7, as part of the of festivities part 7,as for the 2011 Oct. on place and the 1995-96 Concordia athlete-of-the-year. Engelbart taught at Louistaught Bethlehem inSt. from 1961- Lutheran School team in1994-95, the 1994-95 was teams and three Concordia Invitational Tournament first-team atwo-time also and was 1995-96. Engelbart All- team All-American thein1994-95 earning honor selection, second- attwo-time The Concordia. graduate a 1996 was his graduation. Holstein his bachelor’s earned in degree inducted inthisinducted year’s Fame Hall of class. The 1976individual inductees. men’s soccer was team also invited to attend the Detroit Lions trainingfollowing camp in elementary education. education. in elementary from 1966-97. from the University Missouri–St. of Louis in1981. Holstein selection and a two-time All- and atwo-time selection NAIA Tri-State all-conference at middle performer 61 Concordia athlete the of year and was Omaha World Herald afirst and was team College ConferenceCollege award football by the guard and nose tackle. Holsten the 1960- was guard tackle. and nose of Fame. He was awarded was Fame.of He the All Tri-State theof 1960 Tri-State Championship team professional Holsten contract. amember was successful collegiatesuccessful the career first and was already inthe Concordia inducted Hall known Concordia player football to sign a Holsten football ahighly enjoyed school high National Tournament teams. He qualifying (posthumously awarded) (posthumously NAIA NIAC National Tournament all-tourney regular season championship regular season NIAC NAIA player-of-the-year District 11 selection Teresa Noffke Pokorny 1976 men’s soccer team Teresa Noffke Pokorny The 1976 Concordia University men’s soccer team qualified graduated from Concordia for the NAIA National Tournament and finished with a in 1990. She enjoyed one record of 9-3-1. The .731 winning percentage is good of the most impressive for second on Concordia’s all-time list. The Bulldogs scored basketball seasons in Concordia 40 goals and allowed just 16 during the 1976 season. The history in 1988-89. During Bulldogs were led by Dave Wolter, Barry Terrass and Kent that season she was an NSCAA Schlichtemeier. Wolter and Terrass earned team MVP first team All-American and honors, while Schlichtemeier scored 11 goals and added four honorable mention NAIA All- assists for a total of 26 points. Head coach Jack Kinworthy American selection. She also and assistant coach Joel Wehrspann coached the team earned first team all-district to the national tournament, where they fell to Benedictine and all-conference honors. The College in the opening round. Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World Herald also recognized Pokorny for her efforts in the ‘88-‘89 season. She was a first team all-state selection by the Journal Star, while the World Herald tabbed her as a second team all-state selection. Pokorny was a team captain, team MVP and the Concordia Invitational Tournament MVP in 1988-89. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education and then received her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Doane College. Pokorny is in her 22nd year as a teacher at Aquinas High School in David City. Rachel Kirchner Miller Rachel Kirchner Miller, a 2003 graduate, enjoyed a successful collegiate career in both volleyball and basketball during her time at Concordia. Miller earned multiple All- American honors during her volleyball career. She was an NAIA honorable mention All- American selection, a first team Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran College All-American selection and second team Dodge Truck & Successful Farming All-American selection in 2000. In 2001 Miller was an NAIA third team All-American performer and also an NAIA All-Region IV first team selection. She earned all-conference honors during all four years of her career and was a three-time first team all-conference selection. Miller set multiple Concordia records. On the basketball floor, Miller was an all-conference performer as well as a two-time NAIA Scholar-Athlete. She was the Concordia University athlete of the year in 2001-02. Miller earned bachelor degrees in biology and chemistry. She began her professional career with LI-COR Biosciences from 2003-05. She has been Concordia’s head volleyball coach since 2005 and holds a career record of 107-125 and 39-73 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. alumni news The Concordia University,Association Alumni Nebraska Concordia honors alumni during homecoming celebration homecoming during Concordia alumni honors 1981-91, and three elementary establishingapreschool 2001 Flicker returned to principal Lutheran, Grace as where 2011 Homecoming, Alumni Reunion and2011 Family Weekend Homecoming, Ministry” campaign for the The campaign Lutheran Church-Missouri Ministry” Concordia University Foundation. retired He in2001. Gaylord Flicker spent more has than 35 years working Synod California-Nevada-Hawaii district.Aschbrenner California-Nevada-Hawaii Synod Church Worker the of Year: Gaylord Flicker Church Worker the of Year: Aschbrenner Henry was named vice named presidentwas and executive director the of Henry Aschbrenner has served inLutheran education served Aschbrenner has Henry Lutheran School in Pocatello, Idaho, and became principal principal inPocatello,Lutheran and became Idaho, School graduate, he began teaching 5th at andgraduate, 6th began he Grace grade celebration. The awards aregiven annually who have to those earned his M.Ed.earned State from Idaho University. From 1991- Peaceof inCarrollton, Lutheran Texas, School and in1988 endeavors or in service to theendeavors university, inservice or church world. or made outstanding accomplishments in their careers, personal accomplishments outstanding made intheir personal careers, the director of major and planned gifts. Twothe gifts. director major of and planned years later he duringthat amaster’s earned time.He schools inschool the executive director the of “Sharing the Vision Our of 1991 In administration College. became he from Simpson two years later.two 1985 In Prince of principal Flicker became he founded Christ Our Savior School in Coppell, Texas. inCoppell, Christ founded he School Savior Our He honored six individuals and two couples as part of its its of part as couples honored six individuals and two in Lutheran and Texas. in Idaho education A1974 Concordia joined theof staff Concordiajoined University, in 1994as Irvine . 46 . Valleyfor the Diablo Lutheran from Education Association Aschbrenner went to Park, Menlo Calif., to teach the and direct choir St. John Lutheran School in Napa, Calif. inNapa, Lutheran John St. School During hisDuring 15 years there directed he graduating from Concordia, at Bethany 1966 In Lutheran School. handbell choir.handbell Aschbrenner worked he became principal andat taught principal became he its internationallyits touring choir and for more than After 50 years. of Elementary School Principals School Elementary of centerearly childhood and establish National Distinguished Principal award from the National Association a counseling center. Flicker the won and an extended-day add programs, accreditation, restructure day its care he helped the school regain its regain its the school helped he in 2001 and is currently the executive Timothy Moll Young Alumna the of Year: Margaret Timothy his bachelor’s earned Moll After graduating from Concordia Major General William A. Cohen Strike William General A. LeadershipMajor Award Michael Meyer joined theMichael Meyerjoined Margaret Ingerslew Lange began began Lange Margaret Ingerslew Concordia as a member of its Board of Regents and as a Concordia Regents of Board and as its of amember as continues Corp. Moll to Educationserve College Services Lay WorkerLay the of Year: Lifetime Service Award:Lifetime Service Meyer Michael Ingerslew Lange Lange Ingerslew University of Nebraska-Lincoln College College University Nebraska-Lincoln of University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University Nebraska–Lincoln, of was named a top graduate in flight school, was given was atop named the graduatewas school, inflight working for Network Direct Direct for Network working Equipped withEquipped abachelor’s degree Lange is currentlyLange afirst lieutenant in the Incorporated and earned salesperson In 1986 he began working as an as working 1986In began he degree in business at Concordia inbusiness degree director the of Concordia Foundation, Nebraska. director forLutheran. Grace is He apresenter for the of Law and graduated Law withof organization. attended He the graduate business and outstanding on a on of theof there year honors in2005. Lange Nebraska StateNebraska Patrol, producing Northwest districtNorthwest and avolunteer consultant for schools schools and athletic clubs raise funds. and athletic funds. clubsschools raise seeking accreditation implementingseeking or improvement plans. a at at adjunct professor and seminar presenter on taxation an organization created to help local and public service announcements. announcements. service and public training videos and editing scripts, audio visual for specialist the LLP helped form the form studenthelped business in 1989, where named was he in broadcast journalism fromin broadcast the in 2004 with a degree in business, in 2004 with inbusiness, adegree radio staff in Seward in in staff radio 1979. for Superior Performance anavigatorfor Superior as and now works founded Making It Possible, Inc. in2006, It Possible,Inc. Making founded J.D. 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Meyer also works with forensic video and audio analysis, Friend of Concordia Award: Bruce Koeller directly impacting investigations and trials. He serves as a Bruce Koeller earned his Bachelor spokesperson for the state patrol and has worked with both of Science degree from Concordia local and national news organizations. Meyer is involved in 1982. He then taught at Redeemer in youth and men’s programs at St. John Lutheran Church Lutheran School in South Gate, and volunteers for ministry campaigns and events, including Calif., and later at Bethany Lutheran a medical mission trip to Guatemala in 2009. School in Long Beach. After six years Partners in Mission & Ministry Award: Ivan and Koeller moved to Colorado to begin Jennifer Loudenback a career as owner and manager of multiple Subway restaurants, Rasch developing employee training and Ivan came to Concordia support manuals. His materials were as a missionary youth distributed to Subway restaurants state-wide. He is currently from Nigeria, earning his managing 11 Subway locations as well as a gelato shop. bachelor’s degree in secondary education Honorary Alumnus Award: Brian Friedrich in 1991. Jennifer earned In acknowledgement of his 20 years of dedication to the her degree in elementary mission and ministry of Concordia, Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich education and music in 1991 also. Both of the Raschs taught was made an honorary alumnus. in Illinois after graduating, Jennifer at Zion Lutheran School Friedrich earned a bachelor’s degree in Matteson, and Ivan at Luther East High School in Lansing. at Concordia University in St. Paul, From 1994-1999 the Raschs’ teaching careers moved them Minn., in 1979 and a Master to Texas. In October of 1999, Ivan was called to teach of Divinity degree from Concordia at Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria, the school he attended Seminary in St. Louis, Mo., in 1986. growing up. He now works with LCMS World Mission His career in education began in Nigeria and serves as volunteer coordinator and computer at Martin Luther High School technician for the school, while Jennifer teaches music. in Maspeth, N.Y., and Lutheran Church Leadership in Outreach Award: Patrick Church of St. John in Flushing, N.Y., where he concurrently served as and Susan Frerking a religion teacher and dean of chapel as well as assistant After earning his bachelor’s degree pastor from 1986-88. He then was called to serve Peace from Concordia in December of Lutheran Church in Park Falls, Wis., as associate pastor and 1987, Patrick taught science and pastor. Friedrich joined the community at Concordia in 1991 coached football at Lutheran as director of the university’s Centennial Campaign. He later High South in St. Louis, Mo. was named dean of development and college relations and While there he also helped start then assistant to the president before being named vice a school-wide service program. president for institutional advancement in 1997. Friedrich In 1993 he accepted a call to became the tenth president of Concordia in 2004 and teach science at Hong Kong earned his Ph.D. from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minn., International School. Later Patrick in 2005. Since 2004 Concordia has expanded programs, also earned his master’s degree increased student enrollment, completed the $63 million from Concordia. Patrick and Susan crossed paths first atHKIS On A Mission campaign, completed numerous facility where Susan taught language arts, physical education and renovations, and constructed Jonathan Hall and two phases social sciences. In 1998 the Frerkings became two of the first of the Walz Human Performance Complex. Within the faculty members at Concordia International School Shanghai. community Friedrich is past- president of the Seward Rotary Starting with just 22 students, the school now educates Club and a member of St. John Lutheran Church. 1,200 students from 30 countries in preschool through 12th grade. The Frerkings are now in their first semester at the new Concordia International School Hanoi. Susan teaches, while Patrick serves as the middle school principal. alumni news “We wanttheeducationthatConcordiacanprovidetobe “I felttheLordwastellingmeIhadunfinishedbusinesstodo,” “Dick Maddoxbringsawealth ofexperienceandexpertise At ValparaisoMaddoxworkedprimarilywithfundraising.He $400 millionfortheuniversity.Heplanstobringsomeof We needtoaddresourcesotherthantuitionkeepthe Synod FoundationandValparaiso UniversitytoConcordia,” Maddox said.“Therewassuchastrongmatchbetweenwhat Concordia’s presidentRev.Dr.BrianFriedrichisexcited Concordia staffandcabinettodevelopafundraisingplan that Concordia welcomeditsnewvicepresidentofinstitutional Concordia neededandmyexperiences.Ifeltverystronglythat the environment that enables the university to fulfill its mission. accessible tofamilies,”Maddoxsaid.“Wealsowantprovide to welcomeMaddoxConcordia. same strategiestoConcordia.Hecurrentlyisworkingwith the advancement inOctober.Rev.RichardMaddoxjoinedthe this waswhereGodcallingme.” strategy attheuniversity. to thepresidentofcommunityrelationsandinstitutional said Friedrich.“We areblessedtohavehim leading our mission vibrant.” position atValparaisoUniversityinIndiana.Afterretiring development teamafterservingsixteenyearsinasimilar of ourseniorleadership team.” led threemajorcampaignsthatweresuccessfulinraisingnearly New vice presidentNew institutional of advancement feels is he answering God’s call. Maddox Dick Meet is supportiveoftheuniversity’slong-rangestrategicplan. from thatposition,Maddoxservedasaspecialassistant from hispreviouspositionsat TheLutheranChurch—Missouri institutional advancement effortsandserving asamember . 48 . “It wasn’tanyintentionalplanningonmypart,”Maddoxsaid “My initialreactionwasaratherunpleasantviewoffundraising. “I haveafondnessforthisplace becauseofmyfamilymembers ‘I don’tknow.’Iwasfeelingwouldgraduatefromseminaryand At firstMaddoxwasunsureaboutthedetourthatledhim Synod beforemovingtoValparaiso. Seward andis athomeworkingwiththeConcordiacommunity. Maddox says he’s adjusting well to the small town feel of Maddox sayshe’sadjustingwelltothesmalltownfeelof Once Istartedthough,realizedfundraisingwasn’treally asking who have goneintochurchworkandtheteachingministry who that wouldbecomealifelongvocation.” attended the them todowithallofhisblessings.” He servedtenyearswithTheLutheranChurch—Missouri Before enteringthefieldofinstitutionaladvancement,Maddox people wouldaskmewhyIhadalawdegree,andsay major attheUniversityofNebraska–Lincolnin1973.Hethen degree in1976.FromthereheenrolledatConcordiaSeminary people formoney.ItwashelpingthemasChristianstewards of hisdifferentareasstudy.“WhenIwasattheseminary decide what’simportantintheirlifeandwhatGodiscalling obtained a Bachelor of Science degreeineducationasamath of obtained aBachelor be calledtoaparishaspastor.Iwasn’tanticipatingthedetour have graduatedfromConcordia,” hesaid.“It’sanopportunity in St.Louis,Mo.,toearnhisMasterofDivinitydegree1981. into theworkoffundraisingforchurchesanduniversities. for metojointheminasense.” UNL SchoolofLawandreceivedhisJurisDoctor ...

photo: Karen Chittick photo: Karen Chittick You’re invited! Special Events for Alumni and Friends!

January 13–15 - 2012 Lutheran Education Association National Administrators Conference in Orlando, Fla. Be sure to visit the Concordia exhibit and greet faculty and staff. January 27–28 - Concordia Invitational Basketball Tournament at Concordia University Chicago. Please join President Friedrich and fellow Bulldogs for the annual post-tournament alumni gathering on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Healy’s Westside, 7321 Madison St., Forest Park, Ill. Find out more at www.cune.edu/CIT February 4 - Basketball Fan Appreciation Day February 9–13 - Chamber choir tour to Southern California February 23–26 - Symphonic band tour in the upper Midwest March 9–19 - A Cappella choir tour to Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas March 22–24 - Regional DCE Conference in La Vista, Neb. March 24 - Donor Day April 14 - Gathering of the Talents on Concordia’s campus. An alumni, faculty and parents’ reception will be held in the Thom Leadership Education Center throughout the day. May 3–6 - Class of 1962 Golden Reunion during commencement weekend Oct. 12–14 - Homecoming, Alumni Reunion and Family Weekend Music Department Reunion: Celebrate a tradition of excellence

. Concordia High School Class of 1962 Golden Reunion

Honored Year Reunions: Gold & Great (All classes who have celebrated their 50th reunion year) 40th Reunion of the Class of ’72 (CO & CHS) 30th Reunion of the Class of ‘82 alumnotes 25th Reunion of the Class of ‘87 50 20th Reunion of the Class of ‘92

. 10th Reunion of the Class of ‘02 5th Reunion of the Class of ‘07

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How do you connect with Concordia? Sure, there’s homecoming, the phoneathon and alumni meet- ups at events like CIT, the LCMS convention and the National Youth Gathering. Now Concordia is proud to announce two new ways to connect: an all-new alumni and friends email newsletter and alumni Facebook page. Concordia’s new email newsletter will include information about alumni activities and events, a summary of the campus beat (including fine arts performances and athletic events), a listing of upcoming events on and off campus and information about how you can support your alma mater. The best part about the new format: big photos and a chance for you to add your own comments. You can sign up to receive the Concordia Alumni & Friends email Newsletter at www.cune.edu/AlumniNews

Concordia’s new alumni Facebook page will connect alumni Chittick Karen photo: with one another, provide information about upcoming alumni events, and, most importantly, give us the chance to have some A Nebraska native, Merry graduated from Concordia fun. (We’ve already dug out a few old yearbooks.) University with a double major in business administration Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ and in communications with an emphasis in interpersonal ConcordiaNebraskaAlumni communications. She worked at Sandhills Publishing as a Connecting with Concordia is really about connecting with marketing territory manager and at Lincoln Lutheran High people, so we’d like to introduce you to two of the faces School as a development assistant, recruitment coordinator behind these new efforts: alumni, university and church and graphic designer. Her degree emphasis in interpersonal relations director Jan Koopman ’69 GR’75 and newcomer Carrie communication and her employment experience working Merry ’08, university and alumni events manager. with clients and prospective students and planning events will serve her well at Concordia. The 2011 Homecoming Alumni “Concordia’s alumni and friends email newsletter is received Reunion and Family Weekend gave Merry the chance to talk by thousands all across the globe, and this new format will to many alumni. be even more engaging for our loyal supporters,” explained Koopman. “Photos, short bios and so much more can be “I thoroughly enjoyed meeting other alumni who share my love anticipated in the months to come. This fresh perspective of this school,” she said. “Our revamped newsletter and new covering both on and off campus events will encourage Facebook page provide us with additional ways to connect everyone to share the latest good news from Concordia with alumni from all over the world. We invite all Concordia University, Nebraska and hopefully, encourage our alumni and alumni to join us in remembering all of the ‘good ole times’ friends in far-off places to reconnect with each other and their they had at their home-away-from-home.” alma mater.” You can connect with Jan and Carrie by sending an email “Alumni are incredibly important to Concordia,” said Merry. to [email protected] ... . 52 alumnotes . CO John Road the on retired Partners in 2006, 72 they joinedThe jail.When county Caroline inBible studies the local of Gideon’sthe ministry International, teaching weekly Johnedition. retiredteaching from in 2005 and joined Association’s Shaping the Future history at Lutheran High School of Sioux Falls, at of LutheranSioux history School High to teach asked Testament New also been has He Board Concordia,of Trustees. Mo., School, byemeritus status the Saint Paul Lutheran High Rev. professor Howard Shane ’71 granted was atprogram the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. and leadership learning of director the assessment as at currently the Tbilisi.He University of Georgia serves for 2011–12. will He visit the Republic to work of Georgia ’71 Harnisch Del and is the Don current principal. high school superintendent and principal, high former school Jim Mich. is the deputy Park, in Hazel District Park Community working School for the Hazel ’69 Meisinger James and Vogt ’68 Don currently are ’61 were Boll featured in the Lutheran Education outreach of the ministry HS HS ’58 ’58 Alumni CO ’62 and Caroline Timmerman Katie Lemke, ’06. granddaughter, Lemke, with Katie Korea and Wolfram is Vietnam. pictured in the Air Force, in World fighting War II, 27 Texas.in years Houston, served He at Ellington Field 24, on Sept. flight his last Ted Col. Lt. ’71 III Wolfram made Rev. Kolb Dr.L. Barry regularly at thein La. prison Angola, in ministries around the world and worked served well taught as as He in states several and 25 an ordained years as on July pastor 10. 45celebrated years in the ministry was selected as aFulbright as scholar selected was LCMS magazine, Summer 2011 2011 Summer magazine, World Mission. HS ’62 CO Notes HS S.D. ’66 ’58 ’58

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, dean Nancy Griffiths ’89 Buchli and Cyndee Baldwin ’95 graduated husband, TJ, celebrate the birth with a Master of Arts in Counseling of twin daughters, Annabelle Grace Psychology degree from The Seattle and Ellianna Sophia, Aug. 26, as School of Theology and Psychology. well as the college graduation She is currently in private practice as of their oldest child, Cody, in June. The couple has two a relational psychotherapist and teaches art in Seattle, Wash. more children, Dakotah and Ethan. Nancy teaches math at Southeast Community College in Milford, Dr. Louis Hoffman ’95 recently published his fifth book, Neb., while TJ builds custom cabinets. Toward a Christian Clinical Psychology: The Contributions of H. Newton Malony. He is on the faculty at Saybrook University in San Francisco, Calif. and is the president-elect Rev. John Barton Day ’92 joined Synod of the Society for Humanistic Psychology. staff as executive director of the Life Together department. Day received his Master of Divinity degree Krisha Niemoth ’95 Uden and husband, Leland, from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, of Kenesaw, Neb., welcomed Darius Lee on Oct. in 1997. He served at Memorial Lutheran Church and 2, 2010. Darius has one older sister, Abigail. school in Houston, Texas, and at LINC Houston’s Bible Institute. He taught at Concordia University Texas, and is currently pursuing degrees from Notre Dame Christina Buehring ’97 Hergenrader University and Concordia University, Nebraska. and husband, Mike, welcomed son Nathanael on July 29, 2010. Pamela Buth ’94 graduated with a Master Nate joins sisters, Catherine of Nonprofit Management degree from Hamline and Elisabeth, and brother, Samuel. Christina published University School of Business in St. Paul, Minn., her sixth book, a Bible study titled God Loves Moms. in May. She is now the executive assistant to the president of River of Goods in St. Paul. Ruth Werner Probasco ’97 and husband, Lloyd, received the Association of Lutheran Development Executives Martha Becker ’94 Swearingen and husband, David, Heartland chapter Spirit of Giving Award, demonstrating announce the birth of their son, Heath Christopher, Christian stewardship and service. Ruth is formerly on June 9. Heath joins older sister, Holly. David the director of alumni relations at Concordia, works as a FedEx office manager in Springfield, and Lloyd is a director of the Concordia Foundation. Mo. Martha is currently a stay-at-home mom after teaching 15 years at Springfield Lutheran School. Jeff Eisman ’98 is the geographic information systems manager Dr. Dave Wagner ’94 was promoted at Samaritan’s Purse International to associate professor of biological sciences Relief in Sudan. He received at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. his master’s degree in geographic information science from Northwest Missouri State University in 2011. Rev. Dr. Peter ’99 and Katie McCoid Madeline Roebke ’00 was united in marriage to Aaron Nafzger ’01 celebrated the birth Curns on Dec. 11, 2010. The couple resides in Omaha, of Louisa Kate on Nov. 4. Louisa Neb., where Madeline works as assistant general attorney was welcomed by sister, Olivia, for real estate matters with Union Pacific Railroad. and brothers, Johann and August. Peter is pastor of New Life Church–Lutheran in Hugo, Dr. Brandon Seifert ’01 recently signed a contract Minn., and is an adjunct professor of theology at Concordia to work with Dr. Doug Tewes ’83 and the Lincoln University, St. Paul. Katie is a full-time homemaker. Orthopaedic group. He also will be serving with Tewes on the sports medicine staff at Concordia. Jonathan ’99 and Kristi Kriete ’98 Schkade celebrated the birth of their daughter, Jamie Rose, on Oct. Ken Kahl, Jr. ’05 of Buck Grove, Iowa, was 3, 2010. Kristi teaches at Trinity–St. presented the Governor’s Volunteer Award Paul Lutheran School in Hamel, Ill. for outstanding service to the state of Iowa Jonathan writes children’s books by Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds on July 6. and recently published Icky Sticky, Hairy Scary Bible Stories with Concordia Publishing House.

Michael ’06 and Holly Smith Nelson ’08 Nina Klepacki ’00 Baumbach, husband, Christopher, announce the birth of their daughter, and son, Logan, welcomed Noah Paul to the family Clara May, on June 18. Clara was baptized on Feb. 11. The family resides in Duluth, Minn. Nina is a July 16 by her grandfather, George Nelson. stay-at-home mom, and Christopher is a resident physician. .

Tonia Carlson Nantkes ’00 Susan Braunsroth ’07 Devereaux is a member of the 2011–13 national and husband, Patrick, announce the birth board of directors of American of their son, Patrick Francis, on June 23. Mothers, Inc. and serves as area III coordinator. Nantkes is state president of the Nebraska American Mothers Association alumnotes and was the 2008 Nebraska Young Mother of the Year. She also serves on the Concordia University Alumni Council. 54 .

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Catching up with Concordia Save 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 [email protected] For alumni wishing to submit a class note, see the submission guidelines on page 55. ALUMNI: Stay Connected Concordia 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. In Memoriam Enid Meyer ’41 Herzig Harold Jagels ’41 Harold HS ’38 CO ’41 Stelzer Dorothy Werdin ’46 Riewe Paul Hillmann ’46 Tracie King ’07 Hudson and husband, Andrew, welcomed their first child, Gavin Marie Seifert ’52 Einspahr Michael, on May 22. The Hudsons reside Elaine Predoehl ’53 Beyers in Kearney, Neb., where Tracie teaches Norman HS ’50 CO ’54 Bachmann at Zion Lutheran School. Andrew is a fitness Dr. William Ebel ’57 specialist at Good Samaritan Hospital. Carl Hafner ’61 Martin Honig ’62 Jason Phelps ’07 is currently serving as the spiritual Arlene Jensen ’65 care director at the Krause Center, a part of Lutheran Judith Moerer ’66 Social Services of the South, Inc. in Katy, Texas. Ralph Nitz ’66 Donald Poock ’66 Kayla Gutz ’07 Preto and husband, Edwin Carlson ’68 Alessandro, welcomed Adriana Adelia Thomas Christman ’70 on Dec. 1, 2010. They currently reside in Castro Valley, Calif., where Kayla Marcia Adams ’70 Thayer serves as a part-time director of Christian education Terry Timm ’70 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hayward, Sally Jopps ’70 Meyer and Alessandro serves as a registered nurse. Richard Maske ’71 Bonnie Hohensee ’73 William Neumeyer ’73 Alicia Foley ’09 began work David Bowlby ’80 as a zookeeper at the San Antonio Zoo Susan Sahn ’93 Smith and Aquarium on Aug. 20. She is pictured Gary Turner ’99 holding a baby Chilean flamingo. Dawn Dvorak ’05 Steve Radke Adam Hubrig ’11 has been accepted into the creative writing program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. About Alumnotes Heidi Kohn ’11 married Peter O’Neill Concordia welcomes news of alumni accomplishments and on July 23. They now live in Charlotte, other milestones in the lives of alumni. Alumni news needs Mich., where Heidi teaches Spanish to be submitted directly by the featured alumni rather at Parkview Elementary, and Peter than a third party. When submitting a death notice, please teaches music and K–8 choir at Lansing Christian School. 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 [email protected] or, by post, ... to Concordia University, Nebraska, Alumni News, 800 North Columbia Avenue, Seward, Nebraska, 68434. Photos are welcome, whether printed or digital versions. Photos will not be returned. When possible please send your photograph as a jpeg attachment along with your e-mail submission of news. A submitted digital photo should have a minimum of 1200 pixels on its longest side. We encourage photos with the alumni in the picture. Please note that sending an image does not guarantee its publication. Please submit items for the Summer 2012 issue by May 1. NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID 800 North Columbia Avenue PERMIT 1322 Seward, NE 68434 BOLINGBROOK, IL

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

January March 6–7 Lutheran Invitational Tournament (LIT) 1–3 NAIA national championships for wrestling, 20 Visit Day for prospective students, 9 Spring term begins Geneva, Ohio visit www.cune.edu/VisitDay to register 9 Commemoration: Art from the Sheldon Museum of Art 2–3 Antigone performance, Studio Theatre, Music Center, 22 Male Chorus and Women’s Chorale concert, open through Feb. 1., Marxhausen Gallery 7:30 p.m. St. Gregory the Great Seminary, 4 p.m. 13–15 Sleet and Snow Forensics Invitational 4 Antigone performance, Studio Theatre, Music Center, 25 Chamber Orchestra performance, Recital Hall, Music 15 Commemoration: Art from the Sheldon Museum of Art 2 p.m. Center, 7 p.m. opening reception in Marxhausen Gallery from 8 Chamber Orchestra performance, Recital Hall, Music 27 Spring JazzFest, Weller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. with artists talk at 2 p.m. Center, 7 p.m. 28 IMPROVables performance, Studio Theatre, Music 16 Visit Day for prospective students, visit 9–19 University A Cappella Choir tour (Texas) Center, 7:30 p.m. www.cune.edu/VisitDay to register 10–18 Spring Break 29 Handbell concert, Recital Hall, Music Center, 3 p.m. 16 College of Graduate Studies open house, Lincoln 19 Softball home opener vs. Peru State College, 4 p.m. 30 University-Community Band concert, Weller Campus, 4:30–6:30 p.m. 23 Visit Day for prospective students, Auditorium, 7 p.m. 21 Concordia High School Speech Classic visit www.cune.edu/VisitDay to register 21 Alumni Council meeting, TLEC 23–24 Experience Art Day, Brommer Art Center May 27–28 Concordia Invitational Tournament, Concordia 23 Alumni Council meeting, TLEC 3 Class of ’62 Golden Reunion Ann Arbor 23–24 IMPROVables 24-hour IMPROVathon, 7:30 p.m. 3–5 GPAC baseball and softball tournaments 24 Donor Day luncheon, Janzow Campus Center, 11 a.m. 4–5 GPAC outdoor track championships, Lincoln, Neb. February 24 Baseball home opener vs. Valley City State College, 1 p.m. 4 Graduate and Golden Reunion luncheon, 11:30 a.m. 1 Wrestling hosts Dakota Wesleyan/Midland Triangular 25 Bachelor of Fine Art thesis exhibition, open until April 13, 4 Baccalaureate, St. John Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. 3 IMPROVables performance, Studio Theatre, Music Marxhausen Gallery 5 Commencement, Walz Human Performance Center, 7:30 and 9 p.m 25 University A Cappella Choir home concert, St. John Complex, 10 a.m. 5 Steve Roden: Notations (visiting artist sponsored Lutheran Church, 3 p.m. 11 Outdoor track hosts Twilight Meet by Jones Bank) open through March 23, Marxhausen 25, 26, 27, 28 Osten Observatory open house 8–9:30 p.m. 17–26 NAIA national softball tournament, Gallery 30 Tennis at Concordia Invitational Tournament Gulf Shores, Ala. 9–12 Chamber Choir tour (West Coast) 30, 31 The Importance of Being Earnest performance, 24–26 NAIA national outdoor track championships, 10 Steve Roden: Notations Opening Reception with 7:30 p.m. Marion, Ind. artist talk, 7 p.m., Thom Leadership and Education Center Auditorium April 10 Mission IMPROVables show, Weller Auditorium, 8 p.m. 1 The Importance of Being Earnest performance, 2 p.m. 18 Incoming students music scholarship auditions, 3 Bachelor of Fine Art thesis exhibition, opening reception Music Center in Marxhausen Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. with artists’ talk 18 Wrestling at NAIA North Region Championships, at 2 p.m. Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa 4 Outdoor track hosts Concordia Midweek Open 19 Chamber Choir home concert, St. John Lutheran 7 Blue River Invite, Men’s Golf, Seward, Neb. Church, 3 p.m. 13 Symphonic Band concert, Seward High School, 7 p.m. 20 Visit Day for prospective students, 13, 14, 15 One Act Play festival, Studio Theatre, Music Center, visit www.cune.edu/VisitDay to register 7:30 p.m. 23 Career and Graduate Fair, Cattle Conference Room, 15 Annual student art exhibition opening reception with 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. awards, Marxhausen Gallery, 1 p.m. 29–March 4 Symphonic Band tour (Midwest) 17 College of Graduate Studies open house, Lincoln Campus, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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