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E H T Inside... oncordia Campus Life Mad with spirit pg. 3 Sports Killer on the loose pg. 4 Reviews “Social Network” pg. 8 ourierInform. Inspire. Ignite. Involve. Volume 5, Issue 4 Concordia University Irvine Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Dr. Krueger inaugurated as Classy Quotes from the fourth university president President’s BY BREE LAFFERMAN Inaugural Ball ARTS/REVIEWS EDITOR On Sat., Oct. 9, Dr. Kurt J. Krueger was sworn What is your favorite thing in as the fourth President of Concordia University about President Krueger? Irvine. A celebratory week of Inaugural events pre- ceded the momentous occasion. “I love Diet Coke with him. He’s an ASCUI kicked-off the celebration last Monday authentic guy—what you see is what you with the “Diet Coke and Chocolate Handout” on get.” the Student Union Patio, where labels on the soda cans stated random facts about President Krueger. Tuesday evening, the Concordia’s Women’s Volley- Dr. Greg Seltz, Director of the Cross- ball team played against Cal Baptist University, and Cultural Ministry Center students were invited to meet the new President at a pizza party in the Eagles Nest. After the meet “His love for chocolate because I, too, and greet, President Krueger was in the stands have a love for chocolate. And he’s just cheering—almost more enthusiastically than really a happy guy. It’s just nice to see the students. him smiling and greeting people all the On Thursday was the “Coffee and Conversa- time.” tion” event, which provided students a more inti- mate setting to meet and talk with the President. Jessica Stetson ‘08, Assistant Director of “He’s so approachable,” said Laurie Nordquist, Annual Giving & Donor Stewardship sophomore. “If [students] can see the President as someone relatable, it shows that he’s someone who “I like the fact that he’s able to reach and cares and can create community.” to dream.” “He’s a very kind spirit and has a kind heart,” PHOTO BY MICHAEL HARTLEY said Beth James, sophomore. “He’s concerned President Kurt Krueger, his wife, Val, and ASCUI President, Nathan Carnahan, lead the traditional conga line at the Inaugural Ball. Dr. John Kenney, Professor of and motivated by students and faculty here. I feel Chemistry & Physics he will do a great job with all the support for a BBQ lunch featuring live jazz music. the path you have travelled while also looking for- he’s receiving.” The finale to such an exciting week was the ward to the path you will be taking. He spoke of “He is a very humble, down-to-earth Inauguration. The ceremony was opened with the how various students he taught, namely Dr. Mark Immediately following “Coffee and Conversa- individual with a great sense of humor. tion,” President Krueger gave the opening prayer at Processional Hymn, “The Old Hundredth Psalm Brighton and Professor Katherine Borst, had sig- He’s a joy to work with. He just brings a SHOUT. Friday, President Krueger gave the mes- Tune,” played by the Concordia Wind Orches- nificantly impacted his journey. He also explained sage at the special chapel in the Outdoor Amphi- tra and sung by the Concordia Choir, Concordia how pertinent it is to not only have a passion for great, positive spirit and attitude to the theater. He then joined students, faculty and staff Master Chorale, Concordia Women’s Ensemble, academics and learning, but to also have a passion University.” Concordia Chapel to spread the Gospel. Choir and fifteen At the pinnacle of the Inauguration, President Dr. Peter Senkbeil, Associate Provost choirs from local Krueger gave his President’s Address. He stated and Vice President of Academic Affairs churches, making his excitement being back on staff at Concordia up a massed choir and how his intentions while being President at “His humility.” of nearly 300 men, CUI include building the community in order to women and stu- grow further in Christ to serve the Great Commis- Dr. Scott Ashmon, Assistant Professor dents. sion. He also stated that he “will get the ice cream of Old Testament & Hebrew and The Inaugural machine fixed” to which students and faculty Director of Core Curriculum Address was given alike applauded. by Rev. Dr. Robert The Inauguration was closed with the singing “He’s a Hemmingway fan. Anyone who Holst, President of of Concordia’s Alma Mater, “Hail to thee, Con- loves Hemmingway can’t be all bad.” Concordia Uni- cordia” followed by the Closing Prayer spoken by versity, St. Paul. Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau, the President of the Pacific Dr. Korey Maas, Associate Professor of Dr. Holst was one Southwest District of the Lutheran Church–Mis- Theology & Church History of the founding souri Synod. faculty members “[President Krueger] seems to be genuine “He understands our mission, our when CUI’s doors and well-thought out,” said George Allen, senior. history. He wants to move us forward in first opened in “Since he has so much history with CUI, he has a the direction that we were founded to go.” 1976. The mo- passion for this campus and wants to see it grow tif of his address and do well.” was the metaphor Alex Wilson, junior, agreed. “I think he’s a great Dr. Steven Mueller, Dean of Christ of “being on a man,” said Wilson. “He has faith in CUI and has College Undergraduate Programs and mountain top,”— big dreams for this campus. We have the right, pro- Professor of Theology PHOTO BY TY-RENAI DAVIS During his address Dr. Krueger promised the students a new ice cream machine. looking back on gressive person for that. He cares for the students.” Faithful to his calling: A one-on-one with the president BY JOCELYN POST Bethesda, I was nominated to be a candidate here, student support for our students. And number two, year—that would be the plan. So one big change EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and I talked to my wife, Val, about it and, of course, we need to provide a Christian context for our stu- that needed to take place was the need to be more prayed about it. We decided that if the Lord and dents to learn in and that involves asking them— fiscally responsible so that we can continue to serve On Oct. 4, the Concordia Courier conducted an the electors would like to call us to Irvine, we’d be requiring them—to take theology classes provid- people, our students. And the Regents have made it exclusive one-on-one interview with President happy to serve. ing a means for them [and] opportunities for them very clear to me that we’re going to continue down Krueger, regarding his vision for the future of We put a lot of time in here during those 19 years to be of service to people on campus and in their that path to financial stability. So that’s one aspect. Concordia as well as his reflections on the growth to help expand the administration and to help communities. And it also means to encourage fac- It’s kind of the mundane aspect. of the mission of the University over the years. bring, in my opinion, some excellent faculty ulty and to train faculty to integrate—to relate— What I’d also like to continue to work on is, and members to our faculty. So it was an opportunity their academic subject to the Christian worldview. I’m not sure it’s a big change, but to continue to en- Q: Why did you accept the call to become to come back and learn along with them and other Q: What do you hope to change? courage faculty to teach their courses in ways that President? dedicated staff people here to serve students in A: Some big changes have taken place in the last are different than in ways they would be teaching A: Irvine really is home for us. We were here 19 the Pacific Southwest. couple of years. Concordia struggled financially [a them if they were at a State University. And that is years prior to moving to St. Louis where I served Q: What is your vision for CUI? few years ago]. Last year, we did pretty well. This to, again, combine, integrate or weave a Christian the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and helped A: Well, we are here to serve our students, and there year, because we have a record high enrollment and faith into not only what we do in the classroom but oversee the 10 Concordias across the System. It are really two parts to any vision of any President because we have been very careful with our bud- into how we treat our students and how we treat was a real honor to be named to that position. But of a Christ-based, Christian institution. Number geting, we’re going to have a good year this year. each other. when Dr. Preus left to take another position at one, we need to provide excellent academics and We should actually have a little money left over this Continued on pg. 3 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Ephesians 4:15-16 2 OpiniOn OctOber 12, 2010 Editorial “Raise Your Voice!” This time it matters. If you’re a registered voter like me, you recently itself still excites me.

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