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E H Inside... T Inside... Opinion Civil Disobedience pg. 2 Campus Christmas Cheer pg. 3 oncordia Sports pg. 4 Three-Peat for WP Arts IMAGE Theater pg. 5 Everything Eagles Dak’s Facts pg. 7 ourierInvestigate. Inform. Ignite. Involve. Volume 6, Issue 7 Concordia University Irvine Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Krueger “shoots the Moon” with Asian adventure Concordia gets political with BY EMILY GESKE STAFF WRITER new program President Krueger, accompanied by former BY ELYSSA SULLIVAN Provost Dr. Shang Ik Moon, traveled to Japan, CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR Korea, and China from Oct. 16-Nov. 4. The main purpose of the trip was to visit colleges and high Concordia has officially launched its Center for schools with which Concordia has agreements in Public Policy, having hosted its first forum Nov. order to renew or initiate exchange contracts with 17. The university hosted the 2011 Orange County these institutions. The President also wanted to Annual report, which featured Hon. Bill Campbell, provide support and encouragement for our sister Chairman of the Orange County Board of Super- Lutheran schools in locations where spreading the visors. Gathered at this meeting were Concordia Gospel is often difficult and discouraging. board members, government officials, and report- The nearly three-week trip began in Okaya- ers ready to discuss the fiscal concerns of Orange ma, Japan. Within the first four days, President County and to learn about Concordia University. Krueger visited Notre Dame Sheshin University, The Center is dedicated to promoting civil Uminohoshi High School, and Urawa Lutheran dialogue, encouraging public engagement and to- School—a K-12 institute where Concordia alum- wards serving as a forum for research and discus- nus Efron Diaz teaches English. The President sion on public policy issues facing Orange County signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Many Chinese citizens possess a hunger for in- students. This program is also offered with univer- and California. The director of the center is Keith for student exchanges at the university, while sign- ternational studies, so a large demand for Ameri- sities in Ghana, France, and Italy. Curry, a new faculty member to the Concordia ing agreements for student merit scholarships at can culture is present. The president stated that the The final country on the President’s itinerary family. Curry stated that Concordia hosts dis- the other two schools. Chinese students he met were incredibly studious, was China. He arrived in Beijing and had dinner cussions about these Orange County issues, and Krueger then set out for Korea, where he visited and that a lot of the work they do involves memo- with six Christian professors. They spoke about they will also begin to incorporate classes into the seven universities and one high school. He signed a rization. He believes that “Americans in education how Chinese professors cannot discuss Christian- graduate business programs. He hopes that un- memorandum for student exchange with Hannam still have a lot to offer” since American education is ity in class, but they can talk with students about dergraduate students see their opportunity to get University in Daejon, adding a new institution to more interactive and teaches students to think, use values after class time is over. When it comes to involved as well. He believes it is important for study abroad possibilities for Concordia students. creativity, and develop problem-solving skills. teaching in the Christian schools in China, educa- the young adults of Orange County to also get in- Each semester, two Concordia students can attend One of the aspects of this trip that had a signifi- tors can teach religion, but they must call the class volved with government and their community and the Korean university while paying their normal cant impact on the President was how missionaries “Ethics and Values” in order to placate the govern- help make a difference. Curry said, “[The center] tuition to Concordia, and vice versa for the Korean have to go about their work. They call their service ment and adhere to China’s strict regulations. aims to prepare students with practical, real world “M” work in order to remain under the societal ra- President Krueger also traveled to Shanghai skills needed for today’s local governments, with a dar. They must find subtle ways to talk about their and visited Concordia’s office there, which acts to particular emphasis on public finance.” faith because of the threat of persecution that ex- serve the students who are currently part of the The members of the center are very diverse. ists in China. Their faith is something that citizens Masters of Arts in International Studies program There are business men, senators, government su- cannot afford to take for granted. Even though (MAIS). After a few meetings, the idea of Concor- pervisors, the mayor of Irvine and a CEO. They America has a lot to offer in foreign countries, dia building a university in Shanghai emerged. If also have a wide variety of political positions. The there is always something we can learn in return the project is completed, it will be about two or center’s aim is to be able to see all issues from every for these interactions. three years from now. angle, that they will be able to host discussions that arrive to the best conclusion and lay the founda- tion for the appropriate action. According to their public release, President Krueger said “There is no question that state and local governments are experiencing profound change. I believe our university can play an im- portant role in facilitating the discussion of how that change will impact Orange County and in the preparation of leaders equipped to manage that change in the next decades.” This also provides the community the opportu- nity to begin to obtain a knowledge of Concordia. Even at the first forum on Nov. 17, many in atten- dance did not know what Concordia was. These forums will bring together the county and the uni- versity, and will promote the further collaboration of the two. Some of the university board members Moon and Krueger with the administrative team of Urawa Lutheran School. were provided their first opportunity to visit the campus itself. Some of the potential future forums the center Historic volleyball season falls one game short will be hosting include a pension reform forum, a BY LAYNE MASSARO pressure,” Fisher said. The team won its next three mance this season, as he was named the GSAC CUI/ACCOC dinner, election analyses and an im- STAFF WRITER matches against College of Idaho, Azusa Pacific, Coach of the Year, as well as assistant Trevor John- migration forum. These are all scheduled during and Columbia College dropping only one set over son being named Assistant Coach of the Year. the New Year. The women’s volleyball team fell to Texas at the period. Even though single participants were recog- Students are encouraged to be active par- Brownsville (1-3) in the NAIA National Champi- Prior to participating in the NAIA tournament, nized, “Individual honors are a reflection of the ticipants in the new Center for Public Policy. All onship game last Saturday. Under the guidance of several students—along with some members of the whole team,” Fisher said. In addition to those meetings are open to their attendance. Students first-year Head Coach Dan Fisher, the Eagles won staff—received awards for excellence in the current awards, sophomore Madison Ekis was selected to can learn more about the Center through Concor- the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) and season. Brook Marino, junior, was selected as the the 2011 Capital One Academic All-District Vol- dia’s website, or by contacting Keith Curry. Curry reached the top spot of the NAIA national rank- GSAC player of the year. Team members Marino, leyball Team for her skills on the court, and dedi- is excited to help any and all students get involved ings--both firsts for the program. The team ended Fei Gao, junior, and Reanna Schelhass, freshman, cation to her education. Ekis is the second Eagle with this new Concordia program. the season with a record of 37-2. After losing to were chosen for the 2011 All-GSAC team. Fisher to reach an All-District level in the history of any Curry can be contacted by phone at (949) 214- Rocky Mountain College in their second match of was also recognized for his exceptional perfor- sports program at Concordia. 3200 or by email at [email protected]. the season, the Eagles won an unprecedented 36 consecutive contests, including a regular season victory over Texas at Bronwsville, before the loss in the championship. The Eagles first match of the tournament, in Sioux City, Iowa, was a 3-0 win against Kansas Wesleyan University on Nov. 29. On Nov. 30, the women defeated Indiana Wesleyan University by a score of 3-1. The next match of the tournament was against College of Idaho, which also produced a 3-1 for the Eagles. These three matches of pool play gave the Eagles a record of 35-1, surpassing the school record for the most wins in a single sea- son. “It comes down to who can execute under Lady Eagles at NAIA Nationals in Iowa COURTESY CU ATHLETICS 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 DECEMBER 6, 2011 Editorial: Interested in joining Final Exam Schedule Civil Disobedience the Courier staff? 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