Homecoming 2007 photo album • cra Treuer's "Honest Approach" a Success By Sydnee Bickett dian Reservation as the son of an Aus- allows you to get a glimpse of another Treuer spent most of the hour sharing trian Jewish Holocaust-survivor father, culture." stories about his grandfather, who died Robert Treuer, and Ojibwe tribal court However, this thought process is dan- from suicide in August. He stated that al- judge mother, Margaret Seelye Treuer. gerous because as Treuer stated, "it has though his writing career seemed distant He earned a degree in anthropology the effect of wiping out what makes lit- from the lumberjacking and trapping from Princeton University and M.A. erature, literature" as well as the fact that careers of his family members, it was his and Ph.D. degrees in anthropology these celebrities are "encroaching on gift that proved to bring him closer to his from the University of Michigan. He things others have worked hard at:' grandfather. Treuer described delivering has taught English for the University of Treuer has indeed worked hard at his his grandfather's eulogy as a gratifying Minnesota since 1996, and has received writing. He stated that the process takes experience. "My journey as a writer al- numerous awards and fellowships for about five years to write six hundred lowed me to give back to my family in a his writing, including three critically- pages; however, with his most recent way only I could," Treuer stated. acclaimed novels. novel, he wrote five hundred fifty-seven Following the lecture and convocation, At the lecture on Tuesday night, Treuer pages in nine months. This novel fol- several faculty members and students spoke regarding the culture of read- lows a Jewish-American writer who is agreed that Treuer did indeed make a Photo courtesy of Sydnee Bickett ing, dispelling myths around how stu- drawn to a Native American Indian res- great speaker, just as Dr. Julie Jochum dents are taught to read. He stated that ervation in northern Minnesota after a Gartrell had known. Cate Vermeland, Minnesota-born author and Ojibwe it's dangerous to look to literature for school shooting, which is based on the art professor and director of the Fac- Indian David Treuer was the featured understanding a culture or a group of Red Lake High School shooting in 2005. ulty Scholarship Center, remarked that speaker at the second annual Heginbo-. people because it gives the reader a false Treuer noted that several of his family Treuer's "honest and frank approach to tham Literary Lecture Series on Tuesday, sense of reality. The experience of read- members teach or are active in that par- his audience is such a breath of fresh air:' September 18, lecturing on "Reading ing is unique, one a person cannot gain ticular school district. The mark of a great speaker is simply Culture: Literature in the Modern Age:' from watching television. "Books are Although the lecture was sponsored this: they keep their audience wanting to Treuer also spoke at convocation on meant to work on the reader over time by the Department of English and Mod- hear more. English major Lisa (LeGrand) Wednesday, September 19. because they contain grand themes and ern Languages in conjunction with the Mangone agreed, stating that although Education professor Julie Jochum Gar- ideas," Treuer added, "...the ideas sneak Heginbotham lecture series, Treuer "sometimes Treuer is hard to follow, if trell suggested Treuer to the English De- up on you." reached many more than just English I had the opportunity, I would listen partment because she knows him per- Treuer addressed the recent popular- majors. Rachel Miller, an education and again." sonally and believed he would make a ity of books written by celebrities and science major stated, "Treuer made me It is clear Treuer has found his call- great speaker. The English Department the popularity of Oprah Winfrey's book aware of the stereotypes and attitudes ing as a writer. Treuer encouraged those as a group chose to ask him to speak at club. His humor caused the audience towards literature and reading in our who are searching for their own callings: both the annual Heginbotham lecture to erupt with laughter on several occa- culture which I had not thought about "If we are lucky enough to find what we're and Concordia convocation the next sions. In addition to his jokes, Treuer before. The lecture inspired me to invest supposed to do, be encouraged to do it. day. Treuer's background and credentials added that because of these movements, more of my time in quality literature Not in the Nike fashion, but really do it. speak volumes as to his ability to deliver a "reading is seen as a 'good thing' so you and as he said, find the pleasure in the Devote yourself to it. Develop a discipline memorable speech. should just do it anyway. It is a social details, the hidden treasures of a book:' around doing it. Don't go half way, but Treuer grew up on the Leech Lake In- and moral act and it's good for you...it At the convocation on Wednesday, give yourself over to it completely." China, the former "sleeping giant," has ples of different issues in business today. Nuckles moved to Shanghai with his their program. become the center of economic attention For example, at a law firm, the students wife, Cass Markovich, after retiring last Brynteson hopes it will be the high in the past few years. This December, 16 can learn about intellectual property, a year. The two had built ties to China point of their education as well. The stu- business students from Concordia will prevalent issue in China, which is a huge years ago through importing Asian art, dents seem excited, and they are not the put themselves at that center. Dr. Rich- producer of pirated software. A Shanghai and thus can offer their perspective to only ones. So much interest was shown ard Brynteson of the College of Business marketing company can teach the group the students. in the trip that 15 people remain on the and Organizational Leadership (CBOL) about marketing products in China. Markovich can also connect the group waiting list. This response makes Bryn- will lead a group to Shanghai for a 9-day The group will also learn from each to a unique opportunity through the teson hopeful that another trip might be immersion of global business. other. Each student will write a brochure school where she now teaches. Brynte- offered later this year. CBOL states its mission is "to provide for the others on a specific topic related son says that the school was the first in He also hopes that his "guinea pig" voy- [its] students with an exemplary, per- to China—from Chinese etiquette to China to focus on special education. age will be successful enough to allow a sonalized applied business education special education in the country to Chi- Ultimately, the group will be able to China trip to be offered a two to three grounded in an ethical approach and nese sartorial history. witness many ways that China is chang- times a year, possibly for undergraduate global perspective' The trip intends to Brynteson is a fitting choice to lead the ing. business students as well. In today's busi- fulfill that mission. trip due to his experience in East Asia. He December's China trip is the first for ness climate, Brynteson said, "you've got Brynteson said, "China is the center of took seven trips to Singapore from 2003 the Business program. The participants, to be global now:' which connects back business now," and Shanghai is the larg- to 2006, working with the military to or- aged 24 to 54, are all in the adult pro- to the CBOLS mission. est cargo port in the world. The students ganize transportation more efficiently. gram and completing their Masters de- While young, the CBOL looks ready to will be able to study the global economy Concordia's Business program also has grees. The trip is intended to be their step up to the challenge and opportuni- from the Chinese perspective. Visiting a useful contact in Shanghai with former Capstone, a requirement for all Masters ties of a global economy. many sites will provide practical exam- professor Chuck Nuckles. candidates that is the "final project" of WS' arewell to Schen. A musical celebration for serving 39 years at Concordia By Tim Sailer Nearly all of the seats in the Buetow Music Cen- gether. Amidst the dexterous gymnastics, the notes ter Auditorium were occupied on Sunday, Sept. 16 raced with precision and accuracy. Once the Men- for the first of the faculty artist recital series for the delsshon concluded, President Hoist and a handful 2007-2008 academic year. The recital was "Piano for of other audience members immediately rose from Four Hands" featuring Dr. Kathryn Schenk and her their seats. The standing ovation began before the husband Dr. Allan Mahnke. recital was over. While the recital was a showcase of their musical For the encore, the duo performed a Percy Grainger talent, it was also a celebration of the 39 years Schenk arrangement of "Embraceable Yoe The minute the has taught at Concordia University, St. Paul. She had melody was recognized, laughter sprinkled through- retired earlier this summer. out the audience. A wide array of friends, colleagues, alumni, and The recital was only half of the celebration that Sun- students stepped intos the _auditorium that afternoon. day, which concluded in the Cros of Christ Fellow- The earliest arrivers strolled through the rows of ship Center.