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Celebrating the Wall's Fall E H T Inside... oncordia Campus Life CUI Forensics pg. 3 Sports New rules for athletes pg. 4 Arts Graffiti art hits MOCA pg. 5 ourierInform. Inspire. Ignite. Involve. Volume 5, Issue 3 Concordia University Irvine Tuesday, September 28, 2010 A focus on failure BY ELYSSA SULLIVAN Celebrating the Wall’s fall STAFF WRITER “You can’t really describe it. You have to German Day marks the anniversary of freedom and hope experience it.” The words of Dr. Daniel van Voorhis, As- BY LAUREN WALSH sistant Professor of History, sum up the annual STAFF WRITER CUI Bono retreat centered this year on the topic of vocational failure. The first discussion of the weekend ana- German films, art and heritage are welcomed lyzed the professional and personal roles of by CUI as the University hosts a local cultural professors. Dr. Bret Taylor, Associate Profes- commemoration sor of Mathematics, believes his family always The destruction of the Berlin Wall is a celebra- comes first. Contrastingly, Dr. Ken Ebel, Pro- tion of freedom from the totalitarianism of East fessor of Biology, believes his vocation has pri- Germany. Dr. Senkbeil, Associate Provost, said, ority. He works in order to support his family. “[The importance of this convocation is to give] a In turn, his family supports the amount of time much deeper understanding of this historical pe- he puts into his job. riod, and its implications for life today.” Directly after this discussion was a ques- The construction of the Berlin Wall started in tion and answer panel with the professors. At August 1961. When it was completed, the wall was this time it was specified that vocation is not 96 miles long and had an average height of 11.8 just taking a call but also prioritizing. Failure feet. This wall was not made to protect its inhabit- to prioritize is ultimately what leads to a failure ants but rather to trap people in East Germany. On in one’s calling. June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan went to The next session discussed the necessity of Berlin to meet with the Soviet leader Mikhail Gor- universities to prioritize. This was followed by bachev and instructed him to tear down the Wall. lectures from Dr. Adam Francisco, Associate It was not until Nov. 9, 1989, that the East German Professor of History, and Dr. C.J. Armstrong, government allowed visits to West Germany. With Assistant Professor of History and Theology, that announcement thousands of East Berliners entitled “You’re Not Smart” and “You’re Not crossed over into West Germany, starting to tear Special” respectively. Francisco discussed the down the wall as they went. On Oct. 3, 1990, Ger- potential of students and the need to utilize many was officially united again. the tools around them to become smart. Arm- Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto, Executive Director of strong outlined how students are not entitled the League of Faithful Masks, visiting journalism to anything—everything must be earned with- professor and journalist that not only reported on out exception. the Berlin Wall being built, but was also there to re- To close the weekend, professors spoke port it being torn down, has been instrumental in PHOTO COURTESY DR. UWE SIEMON-NETTO briefly on how students can get the most out of Art pictured on the German Day poster was common along the western side of the their college experience. the orchestration of this celebration. Many of the Berlin Wall. Thousands of people used to draw, scribble and paint on it. There was presenters are his contacts, and his personal expe- no vandalism on the eastern (Communist) side out of fear of forceful retaliation. “[A good student is] one who has the virtue rience with the Berlin Wall inspired this university of courage—the courage to throw out an an- and The League of Faithful Masks (a nonprofit or- that the tearing down of the wall caused. The Ger- presentations all day long as well as a screening swer. Have the courage to raise your hand and ganization that was “formed to create and promote man Consulate in Los Angeles is lending these of a new documentary, “One Germany, Twenty ask a question,” said, Dr. Korey Maas, Associate events and activities that explore the doctrine of films to CUI. The first two nights the films will Years Later.” Professor of Theology and Church History. devotion”) to host this celebration. be shown in the DeNault Auditorium, and the rest CUI faculty members and administrators Dr. Jack Schultz, Associate Professor of An- Dr. Siemon-Netto explained the importance of will be shown in the CU Center. such as Dr. Busch, Dr. Hyunjoo Choi, President thropology, focused on how classroom partici- our generation and future generations remember- Also starting on Oct. 2 is an exhibit at the Krueger and Dr. Senkbeil will be presenting. In pation can make or break a class. ing the reunification of Germany. “Unless you are Wende Museum in Culver City. The exhibit will addition, the Consul-General of Germany, Wolf- Dr. Soper, Assistant Professor of Biology, aware of the gift of freedom, the gift of free speech feature artifacts including the last private papers of gang Drautz, will speak as well as Dr. Michael summarized the weekend stating, “When the and travel, you will find yourself prey to fall under Erich Honecker, East Germany’s Communist Par- Reksulak, a Major in the German Army Reserves. students want more, the professors want to the power of totalitarianism,” Siemon-Netto said. ty Chief, secret police snooping devices and a great Reksulak served in both the East German and give more.” The first event on campus, German Film Week, collection of oil paintings from the time. Some of West German armies. Oct. 11 begins a series of lectures spon- starts on Oct. 2. These videos show various views these artifacts will be displayed on campus. The German Day celebration is free to fac- sored by CUI Bono. Armstrong will lead off, of what life was like in a divided Germany. These Oct. 6 is German Day at Concordia. There ulty and students. For more information visit speaking on “Am I a Good Person?—How Not movies give a glimpse of the kind of oppression will be historical witnesses that will be giving www.germanday.org. to Be a Barbarian” in the Third Floor Confer- ence Room of Grimm Hall at 7 p.m. TIMBER! — CUI construction update BY BRANDI AGUILAR “During the summer it’s easier to do projects STAFF WRITER because the students are home for the time be- ing, and we are free to use more space and time to do what we need to do. We want to get as much Due to structural damage, Facilities is work done as possible in the summertime so when reconstructing the decks in Upper and Lower the new semester starts, students will not have to Quads in addition to removing diseased trees worry about being disturbed by the loud noises around campus. of the machines and other equipment we use,” Richard Greener, Director of Facilities, said, Greener said. “We are trying to address any trip hazards to the Other students feel more positively about the sidewalks so students won’t trip.” In addition to the construction. “Even though sometimes we have sidewalks, concrete in the outdoor amphitheatre to take different routes to class because of the needed to be replaced. construction projects, I think it will be beneficial Students may also have noticed trees being in the long run because even though our cam- trimmed and cut over the weeks since school has pus looks great, it will look even better,” said Jayd started. “We had some diseased trees that we had Banuelos, sophomore. to take out. Branches were falling and we didn’t Although funds and resources are limited, want anyone to get hurt by them. Plus, when Greener made it a point to address the safety issues trees are overplanted, they tend to get unhealthy,” around campus. “I am glad the sidewalks are being said Greener. re-done. Sometimes I am afraid I will trip but now “Sometimes it’s hard to get to all of my classes I guess I won’t have to worry about it anymore” said with the construction going on, especially when Simone Ruffin, sophomore. they block off certain parts of the school,” said Kate To report any maintenance, landscaping or PHOTO BY MARGARET LANGDON Nordseth, sophomore. Greener himself prefers to other grounds concerns, contact Facilities at (949) Due to tree roots and other causes, paved walkways like the steps of the Outdoor do the construction work over the summer. Amphitheatre are being repaired, forcing students to find alternate routes to classes. 854-8002 x1530. 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 September 28, 2010 Editorial Off to Neverland! Or A College Student’s Reflection on the Supposed Life After Graduation The “Real World.” No, I’m not talking about “The true sto- World after I graduate. And if this is the case, how do I know “money doesn’t grow on trees.” [I don’t know anyone who has ry…of eight strangers…picked to live in a house…to find out when I’m there? Does the Real World set in after I shake the ever actually believed this…] what happens….when people stop being polite…” We all have Provost’s hand? What about when I receive my diploma? Or is I also think that they want me to learn how to resolve con- roommates—sometimes we call them family.
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