Concordia Connection: Spring 2013

ConcCoonrdneication P O R T L A N D, O R E G O N • S P R I N G 2 0 1 3 WHY A LUTHERAN LAW SCHOOL?

A Teachable Moment In the fall of 2007, the leadership of Concordia University convened at the Portland campus for their annual meeting. The university was experiencing a period of exciting growth and was expanding its capabilities to meet that growth. The nursing program, for example, had recently been launched and was delivering high-quality, ready-for-hire education to its students. That’s when the discussion turned to creating a law school. Several of the board members were attorneys, including Dr. Andrew White, the grand-nephew of long-time Concordia benefactor George R. White. As an attorney from Boise, Dr. White was well aware of the need for a local law school. In fact, a study published by the University of Idaho that same year showed that Boise was one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country without an American Bar Association-approved law school. What’s more, Boise was one of the only state capitals without a law school. Five years later, this changed with the opening of the Concordia University School of Law in Boise. What had started as the board’s concept of fulfilling an educational need became a well-developed planning and building process. Today, the law school…tomorrow, the sky’s the limit. With the vision and leadership of a highly engaged Board of Regents and Foundation Board of Directors, Concordia is well-positioned to take a further leadership role in higher education.  » Cathy Silak, Dean Concordia University School of Law

P O R T L A N D, O R E G O N • S P R I N G 2 0 1 32 Campus Life. Law school opens with commitment to service; Mentorship program at Concordia Law helps students and lawyers connect; Soccer standout Tori Talbutt brings life lessons from the soccer field to help those in need; Exciting changes to Concordia School of Management, and more. 14 Why a Lutheran Law School? Concordia University School of Law goes from conversation to class of 2016. Learn more about Concordia’s deep connection with the people of Idaho’s Treasure Valley. Alumni Notes. Luis Garcia puts Concordia’s mission statement22 into practice; Aubrey Richardson turns Concordia culture into a way of life; Skyler Kamaka reigns supreme; plus the latest about life after Concordia straight from alumni themselves. Navy & White. Meet the man whose name SPRING 2013 30 adorns Hilken Community Stadium; read the heartbreaking – and inspirational – tale of how ConcordiaConcordia Connection is published twice volleyball player Melanie Miller takes on three life- per year by Concordia University in threatening illnesses; “Buy local” works well for Portland Portland, Oregon. native Isaac Frederick, Concordia’s new track/cross country coach; Fall athletes continue to shine. Please address all correspondence to: Concordia Connection Concordia University 41 Nailed to the Door. Discover how Concordia 2811 NE Holman Street Law Corps transform their community by providing legal Portland, Oregon 97211or email: [email protected] Editor: services to underserved populations.Shari Altree Copy Editor:Todd Duvall Art Director:Christine DodgeGraphic designer, photographer: Katrina Dinges EDITORIAL BOARD: Cover Photo: Five members of the Concordia University School of Law inaugural class enjoy the Boise sun.Keylah Boyer Frazier ’97, Matt English, Cheryl Franceschi, Brooke Krystosek, Kevin W. Matheny, Ron Miolla,Jill Murray, Dr. Glenn Smith, Dr. Michael A. Thomas ’93, Madeline Turnock, and Dr. Sonja Vegdahl Spring 2013 1

Campus LifeLife Lessons From the Soccer Field Senior biology major and Boise, Concordia professors provided Tori realized how small the worldIdaho native, Tori Talbutt, has come Tori with understanding and really is when she got to play in ato see the world as an open door encouragement for life as well Malaria awareness soccer game whileto service – a vision shaped by her as learning. Recognizing certain in Tanzania’s Kisiwani parish. “Wemother and cultivated through qualities in Tori, Dr. Chuck Kunert didn’t speak the same language, butopportunities available to her at recommended her to serve as we could communicate throughConcordia. A three-year starter for Concordia’s charter Student Fellow soccer,” said Tori. Her response to thisthe Concordia Women’s Soccer Team, with the Lutheran Malaria Initiative’s life-changing opportunity promptedTori found that playing soccer was as outreach in Tanzania during the Tori to pledge to raise $25,000 for theimportant as academics in shaping summer of 2012. Lutheran Malaria Initiative over thethe person she has become. next 12 months. MARCH 22, 2012 « MARCH 26 - 30, 2012 Concordia University and the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods co-hosted the mayoral and city Concordia University faculty, staff, and student volunteers council candidates forums. performed over 700 hours of community service, supporting2 concordia connection the rebuilding of homes for victims of the 2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in partnership with New Orleans Affiliate Habitat for Humanity.

Campus Life “We didn’t speak the same language, but we couldcommunicate through soccer.” » Tori Talbutt, Concordia Student Glenda Talbutt, Tori’s mom, The school requires pro bono workgot involved with soccer when her from its students, assistance that isdaughter did because it was an sorely needed here in the Treasureactivity they could do together. Now, Valley where Legal Aid services are soGlenda continues to engage her overtaxed. I really believe in givingown passion for soccer as a referee back in this tangible way.”for youth and adult soccer. Off the As Tori was growing up, Glendafield, she is a practicing attorney taught her to defend her ownin Boise. As such, her interest in position on the field, in the streetConcordia grew as the new Law and in the classroom. She also taughtSchool began to take shape. She her daughter to recognize that theagreed to serve on the School of Law opportunity to make a difference inDean’s Advisory Council where she the lives of others will also enrichis tasked to help shape curriculum and shape her own life. This solidand formulate a mentor program foundation has enabled Tori to putbetween students and the legal her plans for becoming a doctor intocommunity. “I got involved because action. The Concordia mission andConcordia’s Law School is dedicated vision will serve her well on the nextto instilling new attorneys with leg of her journey. ethics and commitment to service.Malaria kills one child every 60 seconds and yet it is preventableand treatable. To help with malaria education and prevention inAfrica, join the Concordia community and help student leaderTori Talbutt reach her goal of raising $25,000 toward the cause atWWW.LUTHERANMALARIA.ORG/UNIVERSITIES »MARCH 31, 2012 April 11, 2012 Concordia celebrated a Day of Thanks – an opportunity TEDxConcordiaUPortland hostedits second annual TEDx event titled for students to express their gratitude to the“Becoming Extraordinary.” The event generous donors who provide many scholarships and fund new facilities. featured TEDx talks by Joe Smith, Jesse Laird, and Renee Ward. Photo by: Armosa Studios Spring 2013 3

Campus LifeSmall Steps and Big Ideas:Educating Students Age 3 to PhD Just 102 steps apart, Faubion The work underway in and other enrichments designed toSchool and Concordia University- Concordia and Faubion enhance motivation in the overallPortland rely on each other, creating classrooms is transforming learning environment. This includesinnovative ways to educate their education by focusing summer science academies, sciencestudents and serve the community. on closing the achievement gap career awareness, writing andThis partnership has grown to at Faubion through expanded math tutoring, and integrated artsinclude the Portland Public School opportunities for students, programming – such as BrazilianDistrict (PPS), creating a mutually families, and teachers. This is being drumming, Video Making, and Gleebeneficial relationship that serves accomplished by strategically Club. According to Faubion Principaleducational missions and students increasing academic enrichment LaShawn Lee, “This grant builds for all students, deepening services support for the bridge, allowingat both institutions. Faubion was the offered to elementary students, and certified teachers to tutor studentsonly pre K-8 school selected in the preparing students for the road ahead with compensated, extended time.”first phase of PPS facility upgrades, through immersion in a “culture of This compensation is critical for thepartly because of the Concordia- college” with real-life mentors. teachers and gives students moreFaubion partnership and a dual Concordia received a $58,000 time with experienced educators.mission to work together to promote Community Investment Grant from The goal of this unique partnershiplife-long learning within a diverse the United Way of the Columbia- is continual growth in both thecommunity. Willamette to help boost academic academic and personal outcomes of engagement for mid-level learners its students. (grades 6-8), immediately addressing “United Way of the Columbia- one of Faubion students’ most Willamette’s support of the pressing needs. Mid-level learners Concordia-Faubion partnership at Faubion are on the bridge to high creates an opportunity to engage school, a path which has proven our community around educational to be especially challenging. Only outcomes for all young people,” 36% of its 8th graders met science said Gary Withers, executive benchmarks, for example, compared vice president at Concordia. “By with 57% statewide and 53% district combining the efforts and resources wide. Faubion’s Schools Uniting of universities with local public Neighborhoods program surveyed schools, we can create a national mid-level learners to determine the model for collaboration, innovative programming most interesting to learning environments, and increased them. Academic need was matched student success.” with student interest. The result? Targeted tutoring, after school arts, June 19 , 2012 « June 22 - 24 , 2012 Multnomah County Library and Concordia University joined forces Approximately 25 alumnus spent the weekend to bring Summer Story Time to the reconnecting in celebration of their 50th year Concordia neighborhood. reunion. Pictured at left: Members of the Class of4 concordia connection 1962 with their class gift “The Student.”

Campus Life Concordia is working to develop of preparing leaders for the Keynote speaker and Americana replicable model that can further transformation of society, as they Bar Association President-elect, thethe success of Faubion with strategies work directly with local children Honorable James R. Silkenat, traveledthat better meet students’ academic from day one,” states Kevin Matheny, from New York for the celebration.needs and provide academic support Concordia’s chief development He applauded Concordia for itsto help minimize the summer officer. “This partnership establishes commitment to the region and tolearning loss. This strategy helps a model for excellence in education. preparing future leaders in the fieldstudents improve scores for academic We call it ‘3 to PhD.’”  of law.benchmarks and increase their “This is an historic day for Boiseself-esteem while creating a culture Concordia and the region, and the result offor college expectations. Student Law School tremendous contributions by soengagement and motivation stems Opens with a many,” said Concordia president,from connecting participation Commitment Charles Schlimpert, who recentlyin grant funded enrichments to to Service began his 30th year as president. Heclassroom performance. Principal applauded the steadfast commitmentLee confirms this, “Even in the first When the Concordia University and leadership needed to launch themonth of changes, we are seeing a School of Law opened this fall, 73 school by Dean Cathy Silak, a formerdifference. Student attendance has students began following their call Idaho State Supreme Court Justice.increased, while tardy rates and to become legal professionals and Idaho’s own Chief Justice Rogerdiscipline for mid-level learners have servant leaders. Burdick (pictured above) led thedecreased.” “We’re committed to providing inaugural class of students in an Another benefit of the Concordia- rigorous law curriculum with “oath of service,” remarking that “itFaubion partnership model is that excellent faculty,” said Dean Cathy is fitting for the Concordia Schoolit gives caring adults opportunities Silak, “but our commitment of Law to open with an emphasis onto provide more intensive academic goes far beyond that to prepare helping those less fortunate.” Alreadyinterventions with students. It students and graduates for lives as this academic year, law students,addresses low math and language arts transformational leaders.” faculty, and staff have contributedachievement and expands mentor During the formal dedication hundreds of volunteer service hoursrelationships. Concordia student- service, Concordia University’s music in the community.mentors come from all academic ensembles served as entertainment inmajors. They receive training to the new George R. White Law Libraryequip them with lasting cultural and in downtown Boise, Idaho. Held onacademic skills. These meaningful October 25, 2012, the service wasexperiences will carry forward in a attended by more than 200 business,graduate’s profession, whether they education, civic and communitygo on to teach, work in health care, leaders, along with Concordia staff,or in business. When mentors gain students, and administrators.experience interacting with youth,the entire community benefits. “The Concordia-Faubionpartnership fits our mission « July 14 , 2012 AUGUST 11, 2012 The 10th anniversary of Portland Concordia University partnered with SummerFest Opera in the Park Portland Parks & Recreation to present was held at Concordia and was “The Wizard of Oz” as part of the celebrated with a performance of Die summer Movies in the Park events. Fledermaus, by Johann Strauss. Spring 2013 5

Campus Life(Law School Dedication Cont.) Introducing the School of Law The law school dedication wasemceed by Concordia’s Executive Faculty and StaffVice President Gary Withers.Speakers included Idaho Attorney arts in city planning fromGeneral Lawrence G. Wasden, and Harvard University andPresident of the Idaho State Bar her juris doctor from theCommissioners Molly O’Leary. University of CaliforniaPresident of the Lutheran Church- School of Law. In 1995, sheMissouri-Synod Northwest District went on to earn her masterPaul Linnemann delivered a homily of laws degree from theand the closing prayer was led by University of Virginia LawConcordia’s Director of Church School. Dean Silak and herRelations, Reverend Jim Pressnell. husband live in Boise and Concordia’s Christi Crux Vocal have three grown children.Ensemble and Brass Ensemble –directed by Kurt Berentsen and Dr. Cathy Silak serves as dean Greg Sergienko joins ConcordiaBill Kuhn, respectively – inspiredguests and filled Concordia’s library of Concordia University’s University’s School of Law as thewith song and celebration. School of Law, which opened associate dean of academics. An In a letter of congratulation, this past fall in Boise, Idaho. experienced legal educator, Mr.Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter She joined the university in Sergienko comes to Concordia afterreiterated, “I strongly believe that the 2008 after serving as President serving as the associate dean ofuniversity will see great success and and CEO of the Idaho academics and professor of law atenable many students to enter the Community Foundation, a Western State University, Collegelegal field and become leaders in our statewide public charity based of Law, in Fullerton, California.community.”  in Boise since 2004. Before that, While there, Mr. Sergienko was she was a partner with the law firm of Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley instrumental in helping guide for three years. In 1990, Dean Silak was the first woman in Idaho to be appointed as an appellate judge, and in 1993, she was appointed to the Idaho Supreme Court, serving until 2000. Dean Silak holds a bachelor of arts in both sociology and French literature from New York University. She received her master of AUGUST 15, 2012 « AUGUST 29, 2012 A $58K community investment grant from United Way of the Columbia-Willamette was given to support the joint- Dr. Charles Schlimpert began his 30th programming and collaboration between Concordia University year of being Concordia’s president. This and Faubion School. This partnership serves to better prepare distinction makes him the longest serving students through immersion in a “culture of college.” university president in Oregon.6 concordia connection

Campus Lifethe school through the process years with the Boise City Attorney’s Fordyce-Ruff is responsible forof gaining full American Bar Office. In this capacity, she handled creating, directing, and teachingAssociation approval. In his second misdemeanor criminal prosecution the first-year legal writing course interm as dean, he helped increase the and provided police advice and partnership with other faculty, as wellbar-passage rate from 17% to 73%. training for both Boise and Meridian as developing upper level electives.He has served as visiting faculty Police Departments. She served on Prior to joining Concordia, Professorat several law schools, including committees assigned to downtown Fordyce-Ruff served as a visitingthe University of Chicago and the livability issues for the City of Boise professor of legal research andCollege of William & Mary. Prior to and drafted proposed legislation writing at the University of Oregonteaching, Mr. Sergienko clerked for for the mayor and city council. School of Law. There, she taught legalthe Honorable Alfred T. Goodwin, She also taught at the Idaho Peace research and writing, advanced legalUnited States Court of Appeals for Officer Standards and Training research, and intensive legal writing.the Ninth Circuit from 1985-1986. (POST) Academy. Professor Nafzger’s She authored Idaho Legal Research,He received his bachelor of arts, professional experience also includes a textbook designed to help legalmagna cum laude, from Harvard private-sector public relations and professionals and students in theCollege in 1980 and his Juris Doctor, marketing work. In 1996, she received state. Professor Fordyce-Ruff is also amagna cum laude, from Harvard Law a bachelor of arts in journalism monthly contributor to The Advocate,School in 1985. from the University of Missouri, the Idaho State Bar’s monthly publication. After law school, As the director of experiential Columbia-School of Journalism. Professor Fordyce-Ruff clerked She earned her juris doctor in for the Honorable Joel D. Hortonlearning and career services, Jodi 1999 from the University of in the Fourth Judicial District, inNafzger directs the mentorship Missouri, Columbia-School of Law.program, the externship program, Boise, Idaho. She thenand the pro bono service As the director of the legal clerked for Justicerequirement, as well as career Roger S. Burdick of theservices. Professor Nafzger comes research and writing program at Idaho Supreme Court.to Concordia after serving as an Concordia’s School of Law, Tenielle Professor Fordyce-assistant city attorney for nine Ruff has served as a partner in two Boise law firms. She received her bachelor of arts in international studies from the University of Wyoming in 1999. She received her juris doctor from University of Oregon, School of Law in 2004. Professor Fordyce-Ruff served as the managing editor of the Oregon Law Review from 2003 to 2004. »september 20, 2012 septmeber 29 - 30, 2012 The annual All Class ReunionWorld renowned alternative reality video game included many alumni and friends designer, Jane McGonigal, spoke on the topic who spent the weekend cheering on of the power of gaming in education. She the CU men’s soccer team, picnicking,received her first standing ovation, which and reconnecting with old friends. she documented on Facebook. Spring 2013 7

Campus Life in 2004 from the University of Iowa, on the winning side of published College of Law. In 2006, Mr. Gragg decisions in cases involving the First furthered his education, receiving a Amendment, the dormant commerce master of information and library clause, administrative law, housing science from the University of rights, and the separation of powers. Arizona. While pursuing his master’s He received his bachelor of arts in degree, Mr. Gragg served as law political science, cum laude, from library fellow at the University of Bowling Green State University Arizona, College of Law. in 1997. He was awarded his juris doctor, summa cum laude, from Notre Dame Law School in 2001. In 2008, Professor DeVeaux earned his master of laws degree from Harvard. Chad DeVeaux comes to Before becoming the technical As director of the law library, Concordia after spending the past services librarian at the George R. three years as an assistant professor White Law Library at Concordia,Phillip Gragg provides leadership in at Western State University, College Ms. Han was the serials librarian anddesigning, implementing, assessing, of Law, in Fullerton, California. At an assistant professor at Mitchelland managing the George R. White Western State, Professor DeVeaux Memorial Libraries at MississippiLaw Library. Mr. Gragg comes to taught civil procedure, criminal State University. Ms. Han also servedConcordia from Louisiana State procedure, and contracts. Prior as the subject bibliographer/outreachUniversity’s Paul M. Herbert Law to becoming a law professor, he liaison for the department of physicsCenter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practiced law for seven years, most and astronomy, as well as thewhere he served as the associate recently at the San Francisco office department of math and statistics.director for public health services of the international firm DLA Piper. Prior to her work at Mississippiand as an adjunct professor of legal There, he worked on both civil and State, Ms. Han served as a graduateresearch. He previously served criminal litigation and appellate assistant at Middleton Librariesas reference and faculty services work. Professor DeVeaux was at Louisiana State Universitylibrarian at Louisiana State. While where she performed complexin law school, Mr. Gragg served as a copy cataloging for serials andjudicial clerk for Iowa’s 8th District. monographs according to AACR2,Mr. Gragg received his bachelor of LCRIs, CONSER guidelines. Ms. Hanscience in anthropology from the received her bachelor of laws fromUniversity of California, Riverside in Guizhou University for Nationalities,2001. He was awarded his juris doctor School of Law in China. In addition, she earned her master of laws at OCTOBER 8, 2012 « NOVEMBER 15, 2012 Concordia University was named to the 2013 Military Friendly Schools list. The list honors the top 15 percent Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, then of higher education institutions in the country that are Portland Mayor Sam Adams, and Portland doing the most to embrace America’s military students Public Schools Superintendent Carole Smith and ensure their success on campus. address attendees at the All Hands Raised Partnership Summit hosted by Concordia.8 concordia connection Photo by: Fred Joe Photography

Campus LifeLouisiana State University, Paul M.Hebert Law Center in 2008 and hermaster of library and informationscience in 2010. Kerry Lohmeier serves as the Three Oregon Governors Attend Second Annual public services librarian at the Atiyeh Awards George R. White Law Library at Concordia University’s School of Three Oregon Governors – Atiyeh, Kulongoski and Kitzhaber – and 600 Law. Prior to 2012, she served as attendees filled the Kridel Grand Ballroom at the Portland Art Museum on an associate trial attorney for the February 5 to raise funds for student scholarships to Concordia University. Sixth Judicial District Attorney The second annual Concordia University Governor Victor Atiyeh in Deming, New Mexico, where Leadership in Education Awards, presented by HotChalk Inc, recognized she represented the State of New two honorees – Ken Thrasher and the late Dick Alexander – for their Mexico in misdemeanor and felony leadership in early childhood education in Oregon. prosecutions in magistrate and Keynote speaker Salman Khan shared his story of founding and growing district courts. Prior to her work Khan Academy to now seven million monthly users. He emphasized its in New Mexico, Ms. Lohmeier mission to provide “A free world class education for anyone anywhere,” was an employment advisor at and closed the event by stating his view that “Education should be a right, Access JobLink AmeriCorps in like drinking water.” Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. In This year’s 2013 Atiyeh Scholars include the following 16 Concordia this position, she developed and University students: Anab Abdirahman, Temari Asazuki, Scott Cozza, conducted education and outreach Marcie Fitzgerald, Megan Haug, Emmanuel Henreid, Feliza Lopez-Sanchaez, activities pertaining to the job search, Shannon Mackaben, Jennifer McDonnell, Danetta Monk, Damien including weekly programming at Ntawumpora, Sable Phillipi, Yuki Rutherford, Naiby Tejero, Angela Tsoumas, three area libraries. Ms. Lohmeier and Leily Villela. received her bachelor of science in Read more in the next issue of the Connection. 2003 from Iowa State University, and her juris doctor from the University of Iowa School of Law in 2008. Most recently, Ms. Lohmeier earned her master of science in information sciences from the University of Tennessee in 2012.  TOP PHOTO: Concordia University President Charles and Patti Schlimpert talking with former Governor Ted Kulongoski and Governor John Kitzhaber. BOTTOM LEFT: Honoree Richard Alexander’s wife Carilyn, Former Governor Victor Atiyeh, Honoree Ken Thrasher. BOTTOM RIGHT: Salman Khan, founder and executive director of Khan Academy, giving his keynote address. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Concordia University hosted the HIV DayCenter’s annual fundraising breakfast, and celebrated over 20 years of service the center has provided. Spring 2013 9

Campus LifeMentorship Program Helps Law an Idaho Women Lawyers event thatStudents and Lawyers Connect discussed the need to promote roles for women in leadership. The similarities between the community, but the broader “Dean Silak is such a great role model,two women are striking. They both community,” says Kate Haas, a and Concordia has an exciting newrun marathons, both own small part-time law school student and the vision,” notes Veltman. “Relationshipsbusinesses, and both achieved their managing partner at Kestrel West, a are at the core of any successful lawgoal of attending law school at a public relations and political strategy practice. It can be easy to feel like anprivate university by going to school firm. “I think this program embodies outsider when you’re new, and inroadspart-time while juggling the demands that value.” to the community are important.”of full-time life. The differences As a required part of the curriculum, Veltman was intrigued and surprisedbetween them lie mostly in titles the mentor initiative pairs each law when she received Kate’s resume,and experience. One is the student, student with a practicing lawyer or which outlined a wealth of high-levelthe other her mentor. And thanks to judge to offer insight into how what’s experience in Washington D.C. workingthe Legacy Mentorship Program at learned in the classroom can be for the Idaho Congressional DelegationConcordia University School of Law, applied to the real world. on Capitol Hill. Haas, in turn, discoveredthe two have been brought together Susan Veltman, a workers’ a new perspective into law throughfor the betterment of both. compensation attorney and principal Veltman’s area of legal practice, which “It’s a huge priority at Concordia at Breen Veltman Wilson PLLC, offers a balance between transactionalUniversity School of Law to is Kate’s mentor. She signed on law and interacting with people.make sure that we are part of the as a Concordia Law mentor after “This is part of the excitement andcommunity – not just the legal attending an inspiring talk at adventure of law school, discovering what area of law I am passionate about. My career has intersected with law, but only from the policy making side. I was always interested in law school but never had the right opportunity,” says Haas. “I knew I wanted to move back west for the great quality of life. The part-time program at Concordia was the perfect marriage of desire and opportunity.” “The more I learn in law, the less I know,” says Veltman. “I learn as much from Kate as she does from me. We both have inside experience and are running businesses. We may call each other and ask for advice.” In this mentorship, both parties involved have found a mutual respect and friendship to build on.  »December 4, 2012 January 17, 2013 Claes Nobel visited Concordia to speak Students, faculty, and members of the community came about the Nobel Prizes which his great out to celebrate the Concordia Neighborhood Association’s uncle started, and the peace work and environmental work he has done over Christmas Party, as well as Concordia’s 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in front of the the years. George R. White Library & Learning center.10 concordia connection

Campus LifeExciting Changes to the Concordia Schoolof Management Ring in The New Year In ancient Rome, Janus was the god of beginnings and endings. His image is often shown with two faces – onelooking forward and one looking backward. In the modern world, his name serves as the impetus for the month ofJanuary, a time for reflecting on what has come and looking forward to what lies ahead. As we begin a new year anda new semester, the story of Janus takes on special meaning here at Concordia. We bid farewell to long-time School ofManagement Dean Dr. Steve Braun and welcome our new Dean, Dr. Candace Petersen.Braun Becomes Dean Petersen Introduced as NewEmeritus School of Management Dean During his more than 25 years of dedicated Dr. Candace Petersen began her position as deanleadership and service, Dr. Steve Braun has of the School of Management in August of 2012. Dr.exemplified Concordia’s mission. He has served two Petersen’s experience as a top executive, educator, andseparate terms as dean, as well as serving as executive leader in online learning will help provide Concordiadirector of the Concordia University Foundation and students with expanded opportunities as the university’sas a member of the university’s Board of Regents. His business programs continue to grow. “Dean Petersen’stenure as dean of Concordia’s School of Management experience positions Concordia’s School of Managementis marked by significant program expansion, for continued Lutheran liberal arts excellence,” saidincluding the addition of the MBA China Experience Concordia President Charles Schlimpert.and the expansion of the MBA program to include Most recently, Dr. Petersen served as presidentBend, Oregon, among other milestones. and COO of Learning.com, providing leadership and In his new role as dean emeritus, Dr. Braun will oversight as the company made key acquisitions andcontinue to teach and oversee transition of the MBA doubled in size over a five-year period. Prior to that, sheprogram. He will also continue to provide a pivotal was vice president of marketing and chief strategy officerrole in the school’s ongoing accreditation – both at InFocus Corporation. Dr. Petersen earned her MBA andprofessional and regional. PhD in System Science from Portland State University, and her bachelor’s degree in math and economics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Congratulations to both Dr. Braun and Dr. Petersen. Thanks to these two leaders, the Concordia University Schoolof Management has become – and will continue to be – home to one of the region’s preeminent business programs.  Spring 2013 11

Campus LifeChanges and in Oregon. She also served on the dependency and addictive behaviorsUpdates to School of Nursing faculty at Oregon course. As the founder of ResilientConcordia Health & Science University. Dr. LLC, Ms. Dodge provides training,Faculty Boehne’s clinical experience is in program development, and grant critical care and emergency nursing writing services to public and As a growing and thriving – primarily with the Veterans non-profit organizations. Prior touniversity, Concordia is pleased to Administration. She is especially her consulting work, she served atannounce several additions, changes proud to have worked with veterans LifeWorks NW for almost 12 yearsand updates to our educational throughout her nursing career and as the service director for Preventionfaculty. For those who have changed has received several awards for her and Youth Addiction Services. Ms.positions or updated titles, work. In addition, she is a peer Dodge was the executive director ofcongratulations! For those who are reviewer for the American Journal the Sexual Assault Crisis Agency innew to the Concordia family, welcome! of Critical Care. Along with the Long Beach, CA, from 1990-1994. entire nursing faculty, Dr. Boehne is Passionate about international work, currently working toward achieving Ms. Dodge has partnered with a national accreditation for the church in Nicaragua to address Concordia nursing program. children’s education, hunger relief, micro-finance, and small business development. She has also led student trips to Central America.Rebecca Boehne Julie Dodge Alain GracianetteNursing Program Director, Assistant Professor of Marketing ProfessorProfessor of Nursing Social Work Alain Gracianette comes to Rebecca Boehne joined Julie Dodge has worked at us from Marylhurst UniversityConcordia University in 2012 as the Concordia University as part-time where he was the chair of theDirector of the Baccalaureate Nursing faculty for the College of Health MBA Department since 2002. HeProgram. Before coming here, she & Human Services since 1996. has taught courses ranging fromtaught nursing for 12 years at Linfield She became a full-time assistant strategic planning and internationalCollege, where she co-authored professor in July 2012. She teaches marketing to business in China,a U.S. Department of Health and a variety of social work practiceHuman Services grant that helped courses, as well as the chemicalbuild the Hispanic nursing workforce January 21, 2013 « february 14 - 16, 2013 Concordia University hosted the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, where over 700 LEST 2013 marked the 51st anniversary of college students participated in service projects to Lutheran elementary students from Oregon, better the community. Washington, Montana, California, and Nevada coming to CU for a variety of athletic, musical,12 concordia connection and educational competitions.

Campus Lifestrategic leadership in sustainable resourced community in Swaziland, throughout her life. She credits thismanagement and marketing, Africa for more than a decade. Mr. lifestyle with giving her a globaland Capstone/final project. Mr. Mueller is also a founding partner and cultural awareness that she nowGracianette has three decades of Pacific Research and Evaluation, fosters in her own students. of business experience spanning an organizational assessment andmultiple industries, including program evaluation firm that has New Concordiaprinting, advertising, direct served many non-profit entities and Alumni Grant:marketing, sporting goods, hi-tech, government agencies. With offices in 20% Off Tuitionand clinical research. He has held a Portland, Atlanta, and Washingtonvariety of management positions, D.C., the consulting work he helps Concordia University-Portlandworking for both small and global oversee assists organizations in alumni qualify for a specialcompanies. He is currently a making the difference they desire Concordia Alumni Grant equal tomember of the Saint-Vincent de with greater efficiency and impact. 20% off tuition on most graduatePaul Society and enjoys reading, His interests in psychology flow out programs. This grant appliessports, gardening, and cooking. He of his professional history as well as exclusively to programs offeredhas traveled to 16 countries, both for his training as a clinical psychologist. on campus or online by Concordiabusiness and pleasure. University-Portland, including Stephanie Murphy Master in Education, Teaching,Reed Mueller Director of MAT Programs Business Administration, and theAssociate Professor of Doctorate in Education. This grantPsychology Stephanie Murphy joined the is available to alumni graduating from any of the 10 Concordia Reed Mueller is a native College of Education in 2010 as University campuses who attend assistant director of the MAT Concordia University-Portland,Oregonian, growing up in east Program, and she now serves as the Oregon. Call 503-280-8501 or emailMultnomah County where he director. She oversees the Portland [email protected] fornow lives with his family. Before and Medford MAT programs, as further information about the newbeginning work as an associate well as assisting teacher candidates grant and a list for approved programs.professor at Concordia, he served as a in pursuing their goal of becomingpastor of a local church for 13 years. licensed teachers. She received herAs part of his ministry, Mr. Mueller undergraduate degree in journalismpartnered with a severely under- and communications from the University of Florida and her MAT degree from Concordia-Portland. Ms. Murphy’s teaching background is in middle and high school language arts, with a focus on working with disenfranchised and at-risk youth. Apart from teaching, she has spent time mentoring foster children and volunteering within her community. The daughter of a career Army officer, Ms. Murphy has moved frequently and traveled extensively February 15, 2013 march 4, 2013Concordia University and Portland Lutheran Concordia was recognized on the U.S. President’s Higher High School celebrated over 70 years of heritage together with a basketball game. Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth consecutive year. The honor roll recognizes U.S. colleges and universities for their commitment to and achievement in service to America’s communities. Spring 2013 13

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Feature Story L Sacwho ol? What do TreasureUniversity School of Law? Valley farmers, community- minded activists, love for God, a growing university in Portland, and barkdust have to do with a law school in Boise, Idaho? Read on for the full story. Spring 2013 15

Feature Story Concordia University President  The Treasure Valley, in which the school of law resides, is one of the four largest metropolitan service areas Dr. Charles Schlimpert remembers in the country that didn’t have an American Bar Association-approved law school within 100-150 miles. a conversation that started during  The only other law school in Idaho is on the a van ride with a small group of board members. University of Idaho’s campus in Moscow. Yet nearly half the state’s lawyers and the state supreme court Sitting in the front seat, Schlimpert was lost in his are 300 miles away in Boise. own thoughts about potential property sites for his rapidly growing university when he first took notice According to Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Nafzger of the of a discussion among some of the university trustees Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, there is a theological coming from the back of the van. “What’s this?” rationale for establishing the school of law as well. Schlimpert remembers thinking as the animated Writing in his “Reflections on the Question of a Law conversation about the potential for starting a law School in Boise, Idaho” (February 4, 2008), Nafzger school in Boise, Idaho swelled around him. “A law says that the key consideration in undertaking this law school? Are you sure?” school “will have to be answered primarily on the basis of human reason, ‘the queen of the earth’ as Luther refers to That was 2007. In August of 2012, the Concordia it, and not on the basis of Holy Scripture, the Lutheran University School of Law became a reality, welcoming Confessions, or the two kingdoms doctrine, but by those an inaugural class of 73 and becoming the first who have been entrusted with making such decisions by institution within the Concordia 10-member system to Concordia and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.” open a law school. In fact, there are only two other law schools in the country associated with any Lutheran college or university. Why Concordia University School of Law? Here’s some simple rationale.  Preparing lawyers with Concordia’s values and commitment to community service fits the university’s mission of preparing leaders for the transformation of society.  According to the university’s strategic plan, current growth into a premier, regional Lutheran university, opens the possibility of geographic expansion, as long as it fits the core mission. Concordia University has a history with Idaho – from the students who enroll here to the farmers who provided food to the Portland campus from the 1940s through the early ’80s. The school of law is a natural extension of that history.16 concordia connection

Feature Story “...a marvelous opportunity for the LCMS to model the Lutheran understanding of the relationship which exists between church and state in a concrete, positive way…” » Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Nafzger “Human reason tells us, it seems to me, that the Following her career on the Court, Silak returned toopportunity to sponsor a Law School in Boise, based on her partnership and later served as president of the Idahopositive responses to a whole host of other questions Women Lawyers. Inc. and CEO of the Idaho Communityfor which the church as God’s kingdom has no special Foundation. Her appointment as the founding dean ofinsights, offers, nevertheless, a marvelous opportunity for Concordia Law began December 15, 2008.the LCMS to model the Lutheran understanding of therelationship which exists between church and state in a In 2010, Silak received the Distinguished Lawyerconcrete, positive way…” Award from the Idaho State Bar Association. This honor recognizes attorneys “who have demonstrated Once the university’s Board of Regents authorized exemplary conduct and service to the profession and toSchlimpert to move forward with preliminary planning Idaho citizens.”for the school, a search was undertaken to identifythe founding dean. To lead this unique opportunity, To assist her in the formation and developmentSchlimpert turned to Cathy Silak, a woman of immense of the School of Law, Silak recruited a 24-memberstature in Idaho’s legal circles. Dean’s Advisory Council, chaired by Richard C. Fields. Fields, a partner at Moffatt Thomas Barrett Rock & A graduate of New York University in French literature Fields, CHTD, has more than 45 years of experience inand sociology, with a master’s degree in city planning litigation and dispute resolution.from Harvard University, Silak also studied law at theUniversity of California-Berkeley and the University of Construction of the School of Law facility wasVirginia. A former partner at Hawley Troxel Ennis and completed in October of 2011. Inaugural classes beganHawley LLP, Silak became the first woman appointed to the on August 27, 2012. The university celebrated theIdaho Court of Appeals in 1990. In 1993, she was appointed dedication of the School of Law this past October.by Governor Cecil Andrus to the Idaho Supreme Court. As Nafzger noted at the outset of this five-year journey, “And dare I say it, if I were giving advice to 17 those making the decision to whom the opportunity to sponsor a law school in Boise should be given, it would seem to me that, once again, assuming positive responses to a whole host of other questions were present, it would certainly make sense to give this opportunity to an institution which has a clear understanding of the limits and boundaries between church and state as do Lutherans.” Let the people say, “Amen.” Spring 2013

Feature StoryGod Has a Bigger Shovel George R. White’s belief that every person can make at Boise Cascade, followed by the founding of his owna difference helped propel Concordia University from company, National Bark Co., that mills, packages, sells,a college serving 300 students in the early 1980s to a and distributes “bark in a bag.” Now at age 93, George stillmaster’s level university with a law school, serving more keeps office hours at his business.than 3,000 students around the world today. George has been a catalytic force for good, benefiting “Work ethic is an integral part of who George is,”Concordia students and the entire community with his says Fred Bagley, a fellow Boise businessman and friend.modeling of transformational leadership. You can see it in Cleaning typewriters in order to work his way throughthe George R. White Law Library in Boise, Idaho and the business school, investing carefully, and recording everyGeorge R. White Library & Learning Center in Portland, penny by hand on his business ledger, George knows howOregon. And you can hear it in the beautiful L. Geraldine to make money work for him – and for the benefit ofWhite campanile chiming hourly on the Portland others.campus. The youngest of five children, George grew up in George’s nephew and current Concordia UniversityNew Plymouth, Idaho in the 1920s. After school, George School of Law Dean’s Advisory Board member, Terrywould make the rounds about town, following the White, admires his uncle’s hard-working, independent, business-savvy qualities, while emphasizing that theyhorseshoe-shaped main road past the blacksmith and the come hand-in-hand with “a strong set of values thatbakery to the place he spent his afternoons – helping out inspire him to leave the world a better place.”with the family business, White Hardware & ImplementCompany, founded by his father, Roy. “He feels God has blessed him,” adds his daughter At an early age, George learned the importance Barbara. “He’s always said that ‘God has a bigger shovelof dedication and hard work. His years in the family than you do, and, when God gives more, then you givebusiness translated into managing the bark division more.’” Barbara added that he always enjoyed working hard and giving gifts, yet always did so modestly. One of George’s most distinguishing trademarks is that he always wears a suit. He often recounts the childhood story that instilled this habit. As a young boy, his father took him on the all-day journey,18 concordia connection

Feature StoryThan We Doby horse and buggy, from New Plymouth into Boiseto conduct business. There, George was taken intoAlexander’s Men’s Store and fitted for a suit by the tailor.He was taught that his appearance should reflect his workethic, a lesson he took to heart. And with that, George hasworn a business suit every day since. Work aside, George has always enjoyed music andsports, particularly baseball. He and his late wife, Geri, George R. White talking with Cathy Silak, dean of the Concordia University School of Law.to whom the campanile on the Portland campus isdedicated, took notice of each other in high school. Both roles as chairman and vice president. In 2008, Georgetook part in musical performances at New Plymouth received an honorary doctor of laws from Concordia andHigh School. One thing led to another and, following his continues to serve as an emeritus board member.service in the Navy during World War II, the two weremarried, attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Continuing the White family’s commitment toBoise, started a family, and celebrated 70 years of marriage education, service, and the region, George’s grand-together. nephew, Dr. Andrew White, currently serves as regent and a member of the foundation board at Concordia. Meeting with George was among the first prioritiesof Concordia’s fourth president, Dr. Charles Schlimpert, George White is a testament to the adage that oneupon accepting his call to serve Concordia in 1983. A person really can make a difference. And while God maylong-term relationship bloomed where George served on have the biggest shovel of all, George Whitethe Concordia University Foundation Board of Directors. isn’t far behind.He also served three terms on the Board ofRegents, holding Spring 2013 19

Feature Story Southern Idaho’s Long Legacy of Support Magic Valley and Treasure Valley in southern Idaho are both known for their rich agricultural bounty – orchards full of peaches, apricots, plums, and pears…and crops of pickles, beets, beans, and other vegetables. And, of course, the potatoes Idaho is famous for. In the 1940s, well before Interstate 84 was built, Highway 30 was the main route across southern Idaho into Oregon. Even though road access was limited, love for God, dedication to the Church, and commitment to Concordia moved the Lutheran farmers of the Magic and Treasure Valleys to share a portion of their crops to help feed Concordia’s students in Portland. Back then, there was no Sodexo or contracted food service. Concordia had its own cook and kitchen staff who served meals “family style.” So the generous gift of food provided by the Idaho farmers saved the university thousands of dollars and kept food costs very low. From that first run in the early 1940s, a tradition was born. Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, Lutheran farmers from the tiny farm communities between Rupert and Buhl in the Magic Valley would bring their gifts of food to Memorial Lutheran School (now called Immanuel Lutheran School) in Twin Falls. Martens, Meyer, Holtzen, Thaete, Schwarz, Jones, Martin, Pastoor, and Huettig are just some of the family names involved in this project, sponsored by the Lutheran Layman’s League (LLL). Trucks were loaded with five tons each of potatoes, vegetables, frozen beef, canned fruit, and jam. Trucks would then wind their way from Twin Falls and the Magic Valley to Leonard Tiegs’ farm in the Treasure Valley. The Tiegs family, Betty Lubcke, and other members of Zion Lutheran Church in Nampa collected half-gallon jars to can vegetables, fruits, and pickles. A canning plant in Nampa did the canning for free. During World War II, Leonard had extra gas and tire rations which enabled him, his son Harold, and farm-hand Jim Dodd to add their truck to the caravan delivering food. Immanuel Lutheran Church’s 1954 annual report notes that the LLL collected about 7 tons of food to feed Concordia’s students. The tradition of sharing a portion of their crops with Concordia finally came to an end in 1983 as federal regulations made such gifts much more difficult to give. The food truck caravans may have ended, but the Lutheran farmers of the Magic and Treasure Valleys still have a deep and abiding love for God, the Church, and Concordia.20 concordia connection

Feature StoryWorship and Witness at the Concordia UniversityLaw School Chapel Lutheran theology not only shapes liberal arts education at the Portland campus, it also shapes legal education atConcordia University’s School of Law in Boise, ID. In addition to providing a place for worship and devotional reflection,the law school’s chapel also gives visible witness to the way Lutheran theology shapes legal education at Concordia. The cross and altar remind us that God in Christ invites us into relationship with Him and calls us to love our neighbors as we have been loved by Christ. The green altar cloth illustrates the breadth of the Idaho community to be loved and served by the law school and its graduates. The red altar cloth depicts both the Ten Commandments and the burning bush of Exodus. These represent the foundation of our judicial system and the symbol of God’s call to servant leadership. The law school prepares its students for a life of vocation and servant leadership. The purple altar cloth, used during Lent, has a crown of thorns representing Christ’s suffering, a bag of money signifying Judas’ betrayal, a rooster representing Peter’s denial of Christ, and the three crosses of Calvary. The law school prepares its students to serve people impacted by the suffering caused by sin and brokenness in our world – the very sin and brokenness for which Christ died.The blue altar cloth features the four candles of an Advent wreath, as well as a manger and a star, symbols of Christ’s birth. Together, they signal God’s promise fulfilled. The law school prepares its students, empowered by the Gospel of Christ, to bring hope and truth to the needs of their clients.The white altar cloth, used for Christmas and Easter, depicts the HolySpirit in the form of a dove centered in the cross which symbolizes Christour Savior. In John 14, Jesus gives the Holy Spirit as our Advocate. TheLaw School prepares its students to serve as advocates for their clients,empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring the light of the truth to bear for thesake of their clients.Concordia is so thankful for Grace Lutheran Church in Pocatello, ID, Rev. Jonathan and Mrs. Teresa Dinger, and LivingSavior Lutheran Church in Tualatin, OR, whose gifts made possible these wonderful chapel appointments. The universityalso gratefully acknowledges the work of textile artist Laurie Bredehoft in creating the altar cloths that are true works of art.Finally, Concordia is so grateful for the enthusiastic support and partnership in ministry from the pastors in southern Idahowho have been eager to serve the ministry needs of our law school. Spring 2013 21

Alumni NotesAluNmonteis 1983What’s new in your life? Cindy (Newkirk) Steinbeck launched Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery with herStay in touch and keep us posted on all of your news... parents Howie and Bev Steinbeck innew baby, new job, new spouse, new house, great 2006. They produce 1,000 cases of winevacation, milestone anniversaries, or recent retirement? annually from their estate vineyards inSend us an e-mail and give us the update on what’s Paso Robles, California. Cindy travelshappening in your life. Feel free to include photos, extensively, selling wine and speaking atespecially high-resolution (300 dpi) wedding and baby retreats and conventions. She currentlypictures: serves on the Board of Regents for EMAIL: [email protected] Concordia University Irvine.Or send mail to Alumni Notes, 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR 972111974 been happily married for 23 years 1986 and has two children, both in college.Shari (Tait) Altree, HS says, “I am pleased W hen she’s not busy with viewbooks, Cheryl Anglin relocated to Northernto have come back to the fold and am postcards, web sites, and marketing Maine in December 2011 after livinghappily spending my days on the beautiful and teaching in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCU campus as director of marketing.” plans, Shari’s passion is serving for nearly 25 years. She currently teaches vulnerable populations in Kenya. for Aroostook County Action ProgramOver the last 20 years, Shari has been busy Along with three others, she has (ACAP) in their Early Head Start Programrunning her advertising and marketing opened a school in a remote and at the Caribou Center. “Living in Northernagency. It has been a rewarding effort desperate slum near Thika, Kenya Maine is a wonderful change of pacethat has presented incredible business from living in Los Angeles,” says Cheryl.opportunities across the U.S. She has where food and instruction is provided daily. Shari’s program, 1988 Ameena Project, is actively developing opportunities for Doug Williams is a national account women and children with the executive with Saia LTL Freight and has held various management roles with the hopes of expansion over the company for the past 23 years in Seattle, next year. Visit ameenaproject.org Washington and Portland, Oregon. for more information. Doug and his wife, Caryn, live in Camas, Washington and have two children, 1979 daughter Courtney, age 18, and son Carson, age 12. John and Nikki (Ruff) King met at Concordia in 1977 during their third day on campus. Nikki was a resident in lower South Hall and John lived in upper South Hall. They married two years later and presently celebrate 33 years together. The King family consists of Linda, age 32, Tanya, age 28, and Eli, age 16.22 concordia connection

Alumni Notes1989 the Christian sites connected 2000s to Sts. Peter, Paul, CatherineKoty Zelinka Cole is currently in her of Siena, and Francis of Cody ’06 and Anna (Leek)14th year teaching language arts at Assisi which included Rome, Lail ’04, Marty ’06 andPortland Lutheran High School. Her the Eternal City, the Anna Welch, Michael ’07work includes creative writing instruction courses came alive as and Carol (Vitale)as well as college counseling. Koty values the students walked DeDominick ’05, andthe hands-on experience she received through churches, Eric ’06 and Charlottein early field experiences while studying monasteries, piazzas, (May) Bohlmann ’05 stillsecondary education at Concordia. and the ruins of the gather at least once a year Roman Empire. In to celebrate and catch up on life. It has been1993 addition to teaching, fun over the years for Dr. Thomas was also this group of friends who have enjoyedDr. Michael A. Thomas, professor of a student in Italy. He staying in touch and watching eachhumanities and theology, served this worked on increasing other’s families grow.fall semester as the visiting faculty his fluency in Italianmember for the AHA International and took an Art History Back row, left to right: Michael,Studies program in Siena, Italy. He was course on the Renaissance Masters Peter, Marty, Eric, Carol, & Cody. Front row,joined by sixteen students from eight alongside his students. However, two left to right: Cara, Anna, Charlotte, & Anna.different universities; four students highlights of this semester abroad standcame from Concordia. He taught two out. The first is that he undertook this 2001courses: Apostles, Martyrs, Emperors, adventure with his 13 year-old-son whoand Popes: Christianity in Italy from learned Italian rapidly and mastered Christian Graham is the vice presidentChrist to the Reformation & Emperors, the back alley passages through the of marketing for Globe Tax Services, Inc.Slaves, Gladiators, and medieval, walled city on his way to in New York.Centurions: The Rise school. The other is that he really got toand Fall of the Roman know the students in the program. Each 2003Empire. While Wednesday they gathered together forhe teaches similar “family night.” Opening the kitchens of Don Sunde and his wife Anne-Marie arecourses at Concordia, the three adjacent apartments, all the proud to announce Don’s graduationthey took on a much students gathered together to with honors from Midwestern Universitydifferent context in College of Dental Medicine – Arizona onTuscany. Enhanced cook and share May 31, 2012. Don would like to thankby more than a an elaborate the entire Concordia University Collegedozen excursions meal. Utilizing of Theology, Arts, & Sciences (CTAS)to Tuscan hill the knowledge faculty for their exceptional education,towns such as San gained in their support, and love. He and Anne-MarieGimignano and Tuscan cooking will continue to carry on the mission toMontepulciano, class, a competition transform society as Don participates inRenaissance cities ensued each week to a one year residency with the Northwestlike Florence see who could cook Dental Residency Program working outand Pienza, and the best dish. “It of the Yakima Union Gospel Mission was a wonderful way Clinic. to get to know the students and to share time together outside of the classroom!” Spring 2013 23

Alumni NotesLuis Garcia: Putting Concordia’s Mission Statement into Practice The Concordia University mission: Concordia is a Christian university preparing leaders for the transformation of society.Luis Garcia, a 2006 graduate from Wright for motivation and foundation he received at Concordia, Concordia University, believes connection. Dr. Wright Luis enrolled at the University ofin the genuine strength of lifelong found an unlikely solution to help Oregon School of Law, where hepartnerships. Taking the Concordia Spanish-speaking Luis reach his received his juris doctor in 2009.mission to heart, he honors its goals – Concordia’s Shakespeare Now in his third year at the well-principles, well aware of the impact it Authorship Research Centre. “Luis known law firm, Stoel Rives LLP, Luishas had on his life and career. was a remarkable student. He was has never forgotten his immigrant “I can honestly say that I try to live especially gifted in Shakespearean roots – or the lessons he learned atmy life by honoring our university’s studies,” Dr. Wright, professor and Concordia.mission. I don’t view our mission director of the centre, says of Garcia. As a result, he is involved inas a pretty marketing catch phrase Through studying authors and plays, mentoring disadvantaged kids herethat helps recruit students to the Luis discovered many themes he now in Portland. Luis volunteers withuniversity. Rather, I view it as a identifies with, especially those with nonprofit groups, such as Friends ofpartnership between our professors, legal undertones. the Children, “to help them achieveadministrators, and students.” Luis combined his degree in their dreams the way so many An immigrant child from a family English and his passion for the legal people have helped me achieveof ten, Luis is thankful for the people system as a springboard to become mine.” Garcia hopes to further hiswho have helped him become the a law student. Thanks to the strong community involvement with futureperson he is today. When he wasan undergrad, Luis was a stand- plans to assist underrepresentedout forward and midfielder on individuals gain access to justice.the Concordia men’s soccer team,earning NAIA All-American honors As a member of the Concordia Foundation Board offor three years. In the classroom, Directors, Luis truly values continuing his relationshipsLuis took on the challenge of being an and service at Concordia. He states...English major, working double-timeto overcome the language barrier. It “Our board is composed of individuals who are truly was during this time that he sought invested and passionate about making Concordiaout the mentorship of Dr. Daniel a model university. Working with people that truly care about what they do is inspiring.”  Image at top - left to right : Nick Caleb '06 and Travis Morrow '07 with Luis Garcia'07. Image at bottom - Garcia as a student.24 concordia connection

Alumni Notes 2004 Tim Hays (formerly Tim Fox) teaches April 11 – 13 at Rock Creek Middle School in Happy Shakespeare Authorship StudiesAubrey Richardson, Concordia alum Valley, Oregon, and was one of 123 Conferenceand current Concordia Law student, teachers selected for the national teachingwon the CALI award for Civil Procedure “Dream Team.” Tim flew to Atlanta April 17during the first semester of her first for a three-day “TeachFest,” where the MBA Wine & Cheese Networking & Info.year. The CALI Excellence for the Future teachers on the dream team created more Evening, visit www.concordiamba.comAwards program recognizes excellence than 2,000 online lessons to be used byin achievement by law students in their students and teachers across the country. April 21studies. The award is given to the student All of the lessons meet new common core Annual Spring Concertwith the highest grade in the class as state standards soon to be adopted indetermined by the instructor or registrar. Oregon. Tim, along with another teacher April 21 from Springfield, Oregon, were chosen Alumni Baseball Game 2005 to participate in the program hosted by LearnZillion, an online platform for May 1 – 3Amanda Larsen has accepted a new video teaching lessons and sponsored by NAIA West Region Baseball Tournamentteaching position in the math department the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.at Corbett High School, Corbett, Oregon, June 10where she worked as a student teacher. 2009 FORE the Students Golf Tournament Columbia Edgewater Country Club2007 Gina Easley is a lead nurse at the Parry Center for Children in Portland, Oregon. JuneJen Hughes, a 2007 Women’s soccer Concordia’s Youth Soccer Camp,alumnus, is in her second year of medical Adrienne Hagen, a 2009 women’s soccer All Skills Baseball Camp, andschool at the University of Vermont. She alum, is the program director at the All Skills Volleyball Campconfirms, “Concordia University Soccer Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp in Little visit www.gocugo.com/campswill always and forever have a huge chunk Rock, Arkansas. Her experience at Pfeiferof my heart and so I’ll always be a strong Camp has been “truly awesome.” She Julysupporter.” describes the residential camp for at-risk Concordia’s High School Advantage third through fifth graders as being a Soccer Camp, Advanced Volleyball Camp,2008 place for students to focus on academic Youth Softball Camp, Youth Soccer Camp, growth, social awareness, and self-esteem. Girls Soccer Camp, and Girls High SchoolAlicia Gross has been working at the While at camp, they spend time learning Soccer CampsProvidence Acute Rehabilitation Center in a one-room school house atmosphere, visit www.gocugo.com/campssince 2008. In 2010, she became a go camping once a week, and work atcertified rehabilitation registered nurse. getting along with their cabin mates. For July 6She is currently the nurse safe patient two years, Adrienne was a counselor and Portland Actors Ensemble’shandling representative on her unit and team leader. This year, she celebrates her The Merchant of Venicetrains all nursing staff and students on service in this one-of-a-kind program assafe patient transfers and mobility. Alicia the program director. July 27has also taught as a clinical instructor for Movie in the Parkthe Concordia Nursing program. She is Beth Knapp completed her master’srecently engaged. degree at George Fox University and August is now working with Columbia River Concordia’s Girls Basketball CampsAngela (Robison) Guillory and Brian Mental Health in Vancouver, Washington. visit www.gocugo.com/campsGuillory welcomed their second son,Zachary, on November 17, 2012. 2010 August 4 SummerFest: Opera in the Park – Whitney Greenidge has been teaching Verde’s Othello fourth grade at Hayhurst Elementary for three years. Whitney continues to apply August 10 the skills, lessons, and resources gained Men’s and Women’s Alumni Soccer Games from initial experiences at Concordia to develop her current curriculum, still August 17 in use and redeveloped today. Alumni Volleyball Game October 19 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Alumni Games October 31 Halloween in the Halls – Residence halls open to public for trick-or-treating, games, and funStay in the loop and get details on above events & more at www.cu-portland.edu/alumni Spring 2013 25

Alumni NotesLaDonna Seele says, “I have had an Brady Miletich turned his marketing Emma Napier recently landed a positionincredible two years at DaVita Dialysis degree from Concordia into a job with at a senior nursing facility and has beenCenter in California.” LaDonna started the Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club, training for all positions, includingout as a staff nurse, moved into a charge working as a Group Account Manager admission nurse. She has had anurse position, and within a year became to help facilitate large groups coming to wonderful experience and has learned aan administrator of her own clinic that is games throughout the season. “My time great deal in a short period of time. Hernow expanding from 13 to 20 chairs. She at Concordia not only prepared me with goal is to take as much away from thegoes on to say, “I love the opportunity the knowledge I needed to succeed, but experience as possible, while maintainingthat this great company has offered, the networking skills and connections her goal to work in long term care.including a wonderful financial award that helped me get my first job.” Bradythat was applied to my student loan.” married his wife, Kati, in August 2012 Kimber Nelson just accepted her dream and lives in Vancouver, Washington with job at the OHSU Richmond Clinic,Ashley Watson graduated in May their greyhound “Gandalf.” with its ideal setting and services.2010 and immediately started in The Richmond Clinic focuses onthe Emergency Room at Portland Rob Richards works at the VidantProvidence. “It’s busy and exciting which Medical Center in Greenville, North underserved populations and justis perfect for my personality.” She serves Carolina. became a federally qualified healthon the Pediatric Care Committee and center with a well-establishedmet her boyfriend of over two years, who 2012 patient-centered medical homeis also an ER nurse, at Providence. model. Kimber serves as the RN Courtney Alexander moved to Montana2011 with her long-time boyfriend, Kevin, for one of four care teams and is (and dog) after graduation. She started responsible for case managementConnie Lynn Spieler Compton is currently work at the Billings Clinic this past and education of patients withteaching as a substitute for Portland October where she works in the ICU chronic illnesses, plus some triage/Public Schools and the Archdiocese of following a three month orientation. advice, nurse visits, and helpingPortland. Since graduation, she has beena substitute for Head Start in all grades Megan Cumley is currently working with nurse tasks such as IVs.K-8 in language arts and social sciences, for Oregon Reproductive in Portland, Since Richmond is a part ofPE, music, reading, English as a second Oregon. OHSU, they have access to all oflanguage, and special education at the resources of a big institutionAlameda, Woodlawn, and Jason Lee. Cari Few is working in labor and delivery and are focused on teaching andConnie has utilized all aspects of her at Community Memorial Hospital in innovation. Kimber would likeeducation, from planning to peer Ventura, California.support – certain that once she has to thank family, friends, andher own classroom, her success will Concordia “for all of the assistancebe because of the education, support, and encouragement along the way!”and confidence she gained while atConcordia. Amy (Gilchrist) Phillips is currently employed at Sunset Pediatrics inJames Mack Ensley is in his second Portland, Oregon.year teaching math at Fort VancouverHigh School in Vancouver, Washington. Catherine Young is working at SouthHe teaches pre-algebra and pre-calculus Tabor Family Physicians, and lovingto grades 9-12. James benefitted from every second of it. She says, “Being instudent teaching at two very different a clinic is so much different than theschools during his practicum at hospital setting, so the learning curve isConcordia. He gained diverse knowledge pretty much vertical.”with regards to teaching style andclassroom management strategy.Marisa Hirata celebrates her first yearteaching third graders at AlamedaElementary. She values the Concordiaeducation program for many reasons.Her access to resources and materialsrefined her understanding of benchmarksand standards as well as teaching lessons,planning, and obtaining feedback forlesson effectiveness.26 concordia connection

In Memoriam Alumni Notes Michele Renate (Brown) Mason ’58 Aubrey Richardson: passed away on Friday, August 31, Turning Concordia Culture into a 2012. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Mason, who is a theology Way of Life instructor in the College of Theology, Arts, & Science. Michele, an alumnus Aubrey Richardson with Concordia of Concordia, spoke fondly of her president, Dr. Charles Schlimpert at time as a student. She was also a the School of Law dedication service. talented musician and a gifted teacher. When Aubrey Richardson’s family So when considering John Burgess passed away relocated to Boise, Idaho, becoming a part of on July 23, 2012. He was an because of her husband’s career, Concordia’s inaugural entrepreneurial, energetic, and she decided to take advantage of an law class in 2012, Aubrey felt a natural effective faculty member at opportunity she longed to pursue. draw to the curriculum. “I immediately Concordia who started his work As luck would have it, her move connected with the school’s pledge in the 1980s. He was a marketing coincided with the opening of the to provide a challenging, supportive professor, highly valued colleague, Concordia University School of Law. learning environment, one which and first director of the bachelor For Aubrey, it was a perfect fit – integrated faith, education, and civic of science in business degree combining her passion for Concordia engagement.” Recalling experiences completion program (ADP). culture and her longtime desire to she had as a student in Portland, The business ADP program study law. Aubrey quickly realized that combining was significant and integral to With a bachelor’s degree in Concordia’s mission with a legal Concordia’s success and growth elementary education, Aubrey was emphasis would impact her in a in the 1980s and 1990s. After his able to take the education and life powerful way. Studying law would not retirement, John continued to be skills she learned at Concordia and only help with her career choices, a good friend and advocate for apply it in new directions – including but would further her commitment to the university. He will be missed marketing, business consulting, and serving the community. She confirms by his family, his church, and the training – ultimately becoming a real that Concordia’s emphasis on service Concordia community. estate analyst and broker. has been a key factor in shaping her But beyond the first-rate career path, no matter where that path Helen Laura (Leupke) Iben education, what really stuck with may take her. passed away on February 2, 2013, Aubrey was the Concordia culture. Aubrey was pleased to discover that at the age of 91. She is survived “The faculty and students I developed even though she’s now far from her by her husband, Emeritus Pastor relationships with at Concordia familiar Portland roots, she can still Harold Iben; son Rev. Douglas helped me form a moral compass feel very much at home. With the new and his wife Carole; and daughters that has allowed me to be of better school located right across from the Sharon, and her husband, Rev. service to my clients.” Aubrey courthouse, she is quick to point out that Erwin Wichner; Carolyn, and traced her career successes back Concordia Law School is following suit her husband, Jim Shore; Cynthia to Concordia, where she developed with what Concordia does best – putting Keepers; and Sylvia Leupke-Iben; leadership skills, networking students at the helm of leadership by and by nine grandchildren and avenues, and the desire to reach out integrating learning with real-world ten great-grandchildren. Helen to the community. applications. “Boise is very much an served alongside her husband in extension of the campus in Portland, five Lutheran congregations as they with a culture that puts students first in raised their five children. Harold’s a collaborative environment.”  call to do chaplaincy work brought them to Portland where Helen worked at Concordia University on the administrative staff. Following her retirement, she volunteered at a variety of local charities, including Snow Cap, Lutheran Community Services, and Loaves and Fishes.  Spring 2013 27

Alumni NotesSkyler Kamaka: Bringing the Spirit of Alohato Concordia and BeyondAs a young girl growing up in “The Hawaii Club (HC) gives students the opportunity to become involved Hawaii, Skyler Kamaka ’12 with the community. When Skyler was a freshman, she was instrumentalnever felt like she quite fit in. When in getting the luau off the ground as she took charge of the event. As ashe was seven years old, she was sophomore, she became president of HC. Skyler is a strong reason why the clubdiagnosed with dyslexia and was has grown from 15 members when she first became involved to more than 70promptly pulled from her classroom members today. She’s a strong leader with a genuine and generous heart.”and all sporting events as it was » Julie Rowland, Professor of Mathematics, Hawaii Club Faculty Advisordecided that she would “slow” theclass down. In seventh grade, during While at Concordia, Skyler took an A crowning achievementa parent-teacher conference, her adaptive sports class from Dr. Joel After completing her bachelor’smother was informed that she would Schuldheisz which struck home for degree in exercise & sports sciencenever be able to mingle and be part her. “I believe that sports build life from Concordia, Skyler decidedof the regular class. In middle school, skills, and this course helped me find to continue on and complete hershe was the “end of the bench” kid, my passion for sports even more.” masters. But without the scholarshipalways called into the game last, if Wanting to make sure no other money she had from volleyball,at all. And throughout high school, child ever felt like she did, Skyler grad school seemed out of reach.Skyler kept her dyslexia quiet, afraid created Athletes Promoting Inclusion That’s when Skyler discovered thethat if she told anyone, these same (API), an organization dedicated to Miss Hawaii scholarship pageant.stigmas would return. helping individuals with disabilities “I learned that if I ran for Miss Hawaii, play sports. During her years at I would qualify for a scholarship if IFinding solace in sports Concordia, she recruited college won. And deep down, I knew I could Despite the fact that she was and professional athletes to help. win.” Despite the fact that she haddeterred from playing sports, Skyler As a senior, she created the Hoops never been in a pageant before,never gave up, eventually finding for Autism event, raising money for Skyler was up to the challenge andher niche as a volleyball player. And autism research in Oregon. She has determined to do her best. And init was this sport that brought her shared the API model with other June of 2012, Skyler Kamaka wasto Concordia on a scholarship. “I colleges and universities, including crowned “Miss Hawaii” and wentimmediately fell in love with the spirit several schools in her native Hawaii. on to compete in the Miss Americaof Concordia University,” she said. Her goal is as simple as it is powerful: pageant. “Everyone was kind, loving, and the “No child should be excluded fromschool was community based. sports because of a disability.”I felt like I was home.”28 concordia connection

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Navy & White Bob Hilken: Putting the “Community” in Hilken Community Stadium For Bob Hilken, a leader in establishing the Concordia University Foundation, “community” was the most important word in “Hilken Community Stadium.” Humility was a true hallmark in his long-term service to Concordia. When Bob passed away on January 15, 2013, he left more than an athletic complex bearing his name – he left an enduring legacy of family, faith, and community. Ever the Businessman 1952, Bob graduated with a degree Born on April 28, 1928 in Winona, in business, then returned to service Minnesota, Bob’s family moved to in the Korean War, this time as an Portland, Oregon in the mid-1930s officer. Shortly after that, he began during the heart of the Great his career in business – a career he Depression. Business-minded from was born to have. an early age, Bob attended Commerce High School, home of the mighty A knack for helping “Stenographers.” He calculated that “There is nothing wrong with Commerce High would point him making money,” Bob Hilken would in the right direction for business – often say. He loved financial planning and the three-to-one female-to-male and loved helping people develop ration wasn’t a bad draw, either. their financial plan. It’s no surprise, During World War II, Bob served then, that he served as executive vice as an enlisted man in the Navy. president at Morgan Stanley for 49 Following the war, he attended years. Bob prided himself in working Lewis & Clark College. It was here in partnership with clients from all that he met his beloved Virginia, financial backgrounds, helping them his wife of more than 60 years. In achieve their financial goals.30 concordia connection

Navy & WhiteFinding home in Concordia Catchers, Concrete, Throughout his life, Bobvolunteered for the NW District and Community:of the Lutheran Church-MissouriSynod, serving on the Board of The Story of Porter ParkDirectors and donating time to hischurch for a variety of causes. He was What do libraries, elementary schools, andalso a champion for Lutheran higher community centers have in common? They’re alleducation – which is how he came to high-use, landmark structures that require a high-be associated with Concordia. level of experience and expertise to build. For Rick While Bob was proud of his Lewis Porter, CEO and president of Union Corner Construction, it’s all in a day’s& Clark alma mater, Concordia work. Rick and his crew are the team responsible for building the George R.University was his school. Even White Library & Learning Center and the Hilken Community Stadium, boththough he was proud to be one on Concordia’s Portland campus, as well as the Concordia University Throwof the founding members of the Center and Concordia University School of Law in Boise. But for Rick, theConcordia University Foundation – project goes well beyond blueprints and bulldozers. “For Concordia, Rick is thethe fundraising, gift management, perfect partner. Not only does he get projects done on time and under budgetand alumni/parent/church relations (a must when working with a university), but he also generously donatesarm of the school – he was the last back to the very projects he helps create,” says Mike Madison, Concordiaperson to ever mention it. Serving University Foundation development officer. “He really loves helping – especiallyon the Concordia Foundation’s when it benefits the greater community. His values are definitely in line withboard of directors was something Concordia’s.” To honor Rick, and thank him for everything he has done forBob would faithfully continue for Concordia, naming the baseball field after him – a baseball field he built –more than 30 years. seemed a perfect tribute. These days, when he’s not busy with work, you can “As a stock broker for over a often find Rick and his family enjoying a game at Porter Park. Batter up…half century with a remarkablegift for financial planning, Bobhung on every word uttered by ourfinancial managers, and he wasquick to share his opinion when hehad a perspective to offer – whichwas usually right on the money,so to speak,” said Gary Withers,Concordia executive vice president,external affairs.“Rick [Porter] is a very humble man. He puts high value on his open and honestrelationship with the senior leadership team at Concordia. And he loves baseball!” » Mike Madison, Concordia University Foundation Spring 2013 31

Navy & White Headers, Hard Work, and Heart: The Story of Tuominen Yard Jarkko Tuominen’s road to Concordia was a little “Jarkko was an outstanding athlete who proved longer than most. Born in his dedication to Concordia during his time here as the United States, Jarkko spent most of his childhood well as years after during his work with Nike. He isin Finland where he completed the mandatory remembered as a respected leader and friend to many.military service required of all Finnish males. Naming the soccer field Tuominen Yard is a statementWhen his father, Jaako (a 1964 and 1968 Olympictrack & field athlete for Finland) began working to his pursuit of living life with character and zeal.”for NIKE in Beaverton, Oregon, Jarkko got a » Dan Birkey, Head Coach, Concordia Men’s Soccer Teamjob at the NIKE employee store. That’s when hebegan playing in soccer leagues around Portland,where someone spotted him and told Concordiamen’s soccer head coach Dan Birkey to check him out. Birkeywould be forever glad he did, as Jarkko went on to becomea three-time NAIA All-American at Concordia, amassing50 career goals, 60 career assists, and 160 career points. YetJarkko’s mark on Concordia went beyond the soccer field.Following graduation in 1994, he got a full-time job at NIKEand promised his coach that he would soon have a NIKEsponsorship for the Cavaliers. Sure enough, as he worked hisway up the ladder at NIKE he made good on his word. Thencame September 23, 2005. Tragedy struck as Jarkko Tuominendied in an accidental fall while camping. While the accidentended Jarkko’s life, it did not end his impact on Concordia –nor the Concordia men’s soccer team on which he played. Itwas now the university’s turn to give back to Jarkko and theTuominen family. So when the time came to decide on a namefor the soccer pitch within Hilken Community Stadium, thechoice was obvious. “Having Jarkko’s name on the stadiumkeeps his memory alive,” said his younger brother, Juha.32 concordia connection

Navy & WhiteTwo sports, one stadium. Hilken Community Stadium was designed for maximum flexibility within a minimumfootprint. Going to a baseball game? You’ll enter through the Porter Park entrance on the southwest corner of the complex.Going to a soccer match? You’ll enter through the Tuominen Yard entrance on the southeast corner of the complex.A dedication to community George R. White Library & Learning churches that help meet the needs As a member of the finance Center, and established the Hilken of the less fortunate. And in hiscommittee in his later years, Bob Family Endowment which provides down time, he was also a life-longcautiously treated every nickel for scholarship support for students philatelist, specializing in collectingConcordia as if it was his own – majoring in business administration. stamps with images pertaining toand in many instances, it was. His “Bob inspired us to always do our Martin Luther or golf.decision to financially support best work,” noted Withers. “Hethe stadium project reflected both had the highest expectations for Remembering the remarkablehis passion for Concordia and the Concordia, and he was quick with For more than 30 years, Bobuniversity’s more-recent dedication a compliment as the university met was a cornerstone of Concordiatoward making community new heights over the past few years.” University – a “wise and reveredengagement an integral part of its senior statesman” as his fellow trusteemission. He loved the idea that Living life to its fullest Rich Baek often referred to him atConcordia, and particularly the When Bob wasn’t working, meetings of Concordia’s Council ofstudents, served the community volunteering, or playing golf, he Trustees. So what did Bob Hilkenevery day and in so many different faithfully watched his grandchildren mean to Concordia? Withers sumsways. To him, it made the university’s participate in their various sporting it up best, “His wisdom set us on“preparing leaders to transform events, activities, and plays. Bob and an extraordinary course, and hissociety” mission come alive. Virginia enjoyed traveling and he generosity and humility set new Along with his amazing gift to would often document each stop with standards. Bob’s legacy will lastsupport the athletic complex, Bob a photo album…or five. He created forever – just like he planned.”also helped fund the Hilken Family the foundation for Beaverton’s CareNursing Center, housed in the to Share, a network of west-side areaPhoto Descriptions: Pages 28-29 | Left page: (top) Bob Hilken; (bottom), left to right: Bob getting ready to throw out the first pitch at the Hilken Community Stadium Grand Opening;Bob and Dr. Dwaine Brandt at the Grand Opening; Bob throwing the first pitch; Dr. Charles Schlimpert, Virginia and Bob Hilken, and Matt English at the Grand Opening; Bob’s firstpitch mid-air; Rick Porter and George Thurston at the stadium Grand Opening; Rick Porter, Jeff Humphreys, and Tom Wright breaking ground on the George R. White Library &Learning Center; Right page: (top) Stadium’s Porter Park entrance; Rick Porter. Pages 30-31 | Left page: (top, left) Stadium’s Tuominen Yard entrance; Jarkko Tuominen; (top,right going down) Hilken Community Stadium; Randy Biggs, Jarkko, and Ron Ballman at the 1998 alumni soccer game; Jarkko with man’s best friend; Virginia and Bob Hilkenbreaking ground on the George R. White Library & Learning Center; Virginia Hilken; Virginia and Charles Brondos with Virginia and Bob Hilken cutting the ribbon to the HilkenFamily Nursing Center; Virginia and Bob Hilken with Governor Victor Atiyeh and Geoffrey Canada at Concordia’s Leadership in Education Awards dinner. Spring 2013 33

Navy & WhiteLinsie Michels Septi Danciu Hannah Kimsey Cavaliers Score Big – as Teams and National Cham If you hang around the Concordia and women’s national championship Turning to the soccer pitch, the University athletic department soccer matches that would take place men’s soccer team earned the 16th long enough, you will inevitably hear later that day. and final home playoff spot where the phrase, “these are good problems The women’s 5,000-meter cross they welcomed Embry-Riddle to have.” country race got started at 10:30 a.m., Aeronautical University out of Riding an unprecedented run in with the men’s 8,000-meter race Prescott, Arizona. Coming off a the Cascade Collegiate Conference following at 11:45. More than 600 (CCC) by winning four of the last runners from across the country hard-fought win in the CCC title five league All-Sports trophies, the ran the course around the Fort match against Evergreen State, Cavaliers have faced several unique the Cavs punched challenges over the years in terms Vancouver of multi-tasking various events their ticket simultaneously. Historic to the NAIA Recently, the “perfect storm” of Site in Vancouver, ‘Sweet 16’ where these convergences took place the Washington. they would give Saturday prior to Thanksgiving, Both Concordia the No. 1-ranked as Concordia hosted four national cross country teams Lindsey Wilson College championship events in a nine-hour finished in the top 20, (Kentucky) Blue Raiders span. The date was November 16, with the women’s everything they could 2012. With staff members and team placing 16th, handle in a 2-1 defeat. student workers finishing up one spot ahead The Concordia the men’s and women’s national of the men’s women’s soccer team, championship cross country course team. a year removed from in the dark of morning, work was in advancing all the way to the home stretch for a pair of men’s Jenna Peterson34 concordia connection

Navy & WhiteTori Talbutt Lindsay Manganpionship Hosts – During 2012 Fall Sports Seasonthe NAIA National Championship And while we didn’t host a How Good are the Concordia Fall Teams?match, captured their 13th straight national championship for volleyball,CCC title before escaping an NAIA our up-and-coming volleyball team Over the past four seasons, Concordia men’sOpening Round tilt against California continued its climb in the conference soccer, women’s soccer, and volleyball teamsState San Marcos by a score of 1-0 in standings. have compiled a win/loss/tie record of 204-65-11,overtime. From there, the Cavs, Having a roster with no seniors, which translates to an impressive .742 winningthe No. 8 seed in the national the Cavaliers played even with percentage.tournament, recorded a 1-0 win against Southern Oregon University andCumberlands University (Tennessee). College of Idaho – the league’s Men’s Soccer: Women’s Soccer: The victory placed the Cavs into strongholds – en route to a fourth- 2009: 13-5-2 2009: 21-3-0the quarterfinals of the women’s place finish in the CCC standings. 2010: 16-3-1 2010: 19-1-2national championship for the ninth Earning an opening round home 2011: 16-2-1 2011: 19-5-1time in ten seasons, where they would match, the Cavs dispatched 2012: 16-4-2 2012: 17-3-2suit up against four-time defending Northwest Christian University 61-14-6 (.790) 76-12-5 (.847)national champions from Lee before falling to the eventualUniversity (Tennessee). Facing the conference tournament champion Volleyball:team that ended Concordia’s season College of Idaho. 2009: 16-10three of the last four years, including At the end of the season, a total 2010: 19-9defeats in the NAIA title match in of six Cavaliers earned All-American 2011: 15-102008 and 2011, the Cavaliers faced honors in the fall of 2012. Linsie 2012: 17-10an early deficit before senior Jenna Michels from women’s cross country, 67-39 (.632)Peterson found the equalizer in the Jenna Peterson, Hannah Kimsey, and56th minute of action. Lee, however, Tori Talbutt from women’s soccer, And we haven’t forgotten about our awesome crossfound the game-winner in the waning Septi Danciu from men’s soccer, and country teams. Both the men’s and the women’sminutes to end Concordia’s season. Lindsay Mangan from volleyball.  teams placed inside the top 25 at the NAIA National Championships for the fifth straight year. Go Cavs! Spring 2013 35

Navy & White Miller Overcomes Rare Diseases to Play for Concordia36 concordia connection It’s been said that God doesn’t give The LSS diagnosis us more than we can handle. If While Miller’s health issues first that’s the case, Concordia volleyball cropped up with the diagnosis of player Melanie Miller must have very Raynaud’s when she was 11, the most broad shoulders. significant change in her career as a For starters, she is one of only a volleyball player – and in her life – handful of people in Oregon who has came when she was diagnosed with Limited Systemic Sclerosis (LSS), an Limited Systematic Sclerosis during the autoimmune disease that attacks the spring of her junior year of high school. internal organs, eventually causing Miller’s doctors first found the LSS them to calcify, or harden, causing in her body when they drew blood death. Due to its rarity, not much is as part of a regular check-up for her known about the disease, but Miller Raynaud’s. says it’s a combination of lupus, The LSS forced Miller to be in scleroderma, acid reflux, pulmonary and out of the hospital for months hypertension, and rheumatoid and caused her to miss most of the arthritis. spring semester. During that time, As if that weren’t enough to bear, Miller lost a lot of weight as her body Miller’s LSS is linked to Raynaud’s, adapted to a sudden onslaught of another disease she has that affects medications. her circulation. Miller also had to get used to the And just this past summer, Miller emotional weight of the disease – a was diagnosed with type I diabetes. disease which will eventually take As a result, Miller has to take 12 her life. Over time, the LSS will different medications twice a day and calcify Miller’s internal organs – an constantly check her blood sugar to ugly process which is currently make sure she’s at a healthy level. irreversible. “There’s no specific time In the face of all that, Miller frame,” Miller says matter-of-factly, has kept playing volleyball for the “but, ultimately, one organ will fail Cavaliers. “I’ve played volleyball and then another.” for 15 years and it’s something I’ve Understandably, the LSS diagnosis always loved. It’s been an escape for left Miller angry and depressed – not me throughout all the challenges in only over the sudden threat to her life, my life,” said Miller. “I know with but also over the loss of her volleyball volleyball I can just be in the moment career. Miller had been playing for an and enjoy the team, the game, and elite club volleyball team in the NIKE everything that surrounds it.” Northwest Juniors league, but the LSS Before volleyball could become diagnosis limited her participation. her escape, she had to show an She counted making the Northwest incredible inner strength at a Juniors team as a huge accomplishment young age as various health issues in her career, so it hurt when things threatened to take her beloved sport out of her control kept her from away from her. performing at her best.

Navy & White Yet rather than lament her loss, The diabetes diagnosis wasn’t ‘what do I have to do now,’Miller used the possibility of playing Unfortunately, Miller’s health it was ‘am I going to be able to playat a high level again to drive her issues would crop up again, as volleyball?’” said Miller. Doctors toldthrough the endless hospital visits that fate saddled her with another her she could play, but there was aspring. She credits her family for being challenge this past summer. catch. “They told me that first I hadpart of her dogged determination, Miller was diagnosed with type I to prove that I could manage thewhich would eventually lead her back diabetes, a tough blow for anyone, diabetes without playing volleyball.into playing shape. but especially for Miller who still And once I did play, I had to be able Miller still had to adjust to playing had to deal with her LSS. to show them I could manage itwith all the medications she was Not surprisingly, the diabetes under the stress of college sports.’”taking, which produced multiple side diagnosis sent Miller into another Miller turned to her brother foreffects including nausea, fatigue, and low point. “I found myself really advice, as he had already competedmigraines. The nausea frequently angry and questioning why collegiately with type I diabetes.pops up for Miller during matches, something else would happen “Jonny’s taught me a lot about howincluding the Cavaliers’ match against since I feel like I’ve already been to manage it and still compete.” WithCorban University this season when faced with a lot and overcome a her brother’s help, Miller overcame theMiller felt so nauseated, she vomited lot,” said Miller. second major health scare in her life toright before the national anthem. Despite the anger, Miller found continue playing the sport she loves. In a medical catch-22, the LSS raises strength yet again in the supportMiller’s resting heart rate to 140, so she of her family and in her faith. The challenge of managinghas to take medication to lower it, “God and my family have helpedotherwise she wouldn’t be allowed to me realize that there’s a reason multiple illnessesplay. Unfortunately, the side effects of whether or not we see it right now Miller’s return to the court has beenthis medication leaves Miller fatigued. or ever see it,” said Miller. astounding, but it has come with the “I’ve adapted to the changes and Miller’s family was much better knowledge that playing with multiplehave just had to learn how to play my prepared to help her with the diseases is an ongoing process.weaknesses with my strengths,” said diabetes since her brother Jonny In addition to the LSS medicineMiller. That attitude helped advance – a former golfer at Concordia – putting her in a fog, Miller can alsoher volleyball career to the collegiate had been diagnosed with type I lose circulation in certain parts of herlevel, an enormous accomplishment diabetes when he was 13. body during a match as part of herfor anyone, let alone someone dealing “My first question when they Raynaud’s. What’s more, Miller has towith multiple serious physical illnesses. told me I had type I diabetes constantly check her blood sugar as part of her type I diabetes.“My first question when they told me I had type I diabetes wasn’t ‘what do I have to do now,’ it was ‘am I going to be able to play volleyball?’” Spring 2013 37

Navy & White “When you’re an athlete with volleyball, but Nunn called her and Learn more about the personal diabetes, your blood sugar can go refused to let her quit. stories of Concordia athletes in one of two ways. Exercising lowers These days, quitting would seemSpNotalviyght your blood sugar. But if you’re prone unthinkable, as Coach Hambelton To help Cavalier fans connect with Concordia athletic programs, to high stress and high adrenaline, says Miller has become a symbol of GOCUGO.com has added a special feature which takes a look behind the then that raises your blood sugar,” perseverance for her teammates. “I’mscenes of the lives of student-athletes and coaches who help make the Cavs said Miller. “Typically when really trying to teach these kids to one of the most successful NAIA athletic programs in the country. I’m playing, I start off really fight,” said Hambelton. “I want them So far this season, the Navy Spotlight high from the to fight in every set, everyhas covered topics such as a volleyball adrenaline and practice, every match and player overcoming the rigors of daily practice while suffering from a the stress, but get “...Melanie Miller to me Melanie Miller is theterminal disease, the creation of a new pretty low near perfect example of a person business by a former men’s soccer the end and then is the perfect who has fought throughplayer, and how a mission trip to Africaby one student-athlete has turned into after the game I example of a tough times and has been drop even more.” successful.” a campus-wide life-saving effort. So far, Miller person who has Miller has been happy To view all Navy Spotlight has been able to to play that role for her articles, head to manage her blood fought through teammates, but says shew w w. gocugo.com/sp otlight sugar fairly well. is more thankful for 38 concordia connection She keeps a bag tough times their understanding as with glucose, she adjusts to her new juice, Gatorade, and has been condition. Miller says she and sugar nearby successful.” was initially worried that in case she gets her teammates might think low. Miller also has to » Melanie Hambelton, she was just being lazy have Glucagon shots Head Volleyball Coach when she would have near her in case to sit out some drills in of emergencies. practice due to her health Women’s volleyball head issues. Fortunately, that has never coach Melanie Hambelton said been the case. “Their understanding that she’s never had a player with has made the process a lot easier,” said diabetes on her team, but has been Miller. “I don’t think I thank them more than willing to put in the enough.” work to keep Miller safe. “It’s been a Her teammates’ understanding has learning process for us to know how also made it easier for Miller to talk much we can push her and for her about her struggles. For a long time, to know how much she can push Miller said she had a tough time saying herself,” said Hambelton. “Melanie anything – partially because she’d get [Miller] is the type of person that emotional when talking about it and would want to push through it when partially because she didn’t want people she’s feeling off, but that’s not a to feel sorry for her. healthy thing for her to do.” Now, she hopes talking about her issues Someone Miller credits with can have a different effect on people. pushing her in the right way has “My goal is to let other people been Concordia volleyball assistant or other athletes know that if you’re coach Ray Nunn. Without Nunn, determined, you can face challenges in Miller says she might have given up your life and still do what you want to volleyball following an unpleasant do,” said Miller. “For me, I feel like the redshirt freshman season at more positive I am, the better I feel and Western Oregon University. Miller the healthier I am.” transferred to Concordia after that And with that attitude, who knows year thinking she was done with what else Miller can overcome. 

Navy & White“Buy Local” has Positive Results for Concordia “Buy local.” We’ve all seen the Frederick an attractive candidate the same positive experience he hadsigns and heard the call. Those same no matter what. So the fact that he’s in college.words of advice were put to the test from Portland is the cherry on top. “You learn things in athletics thatas the Concordia athletic department More importantly, Frederick’s you don’t learn in the classroom,” saidsought its new cross country and success at WOU gave English the Frederick. “I think there’s more totrack & field head coach before the confidence that Frederick could an education than just the academic2012-13 academic year. take over some of Concordia’s top side of it. You learn teamwork, Concordia had several highly- programs. In just seven seasons of cooperation, and leadership by beingqualified candidates apply for the existence, Concordia’s cross country involved as an athlete, and I loveposition, but the athletic department and track & field programs have being part of teaching that.”shopped smart and ultimately amassed some impressive records, “I think the long-term outlook fordecided to “buy local,” selecting including the 2011 women’s outdoor our cross country and track & fieldIsaac Frederick, a native of Southeast track & field national championship programs is fantastic under Isaac,”Portland and a graduate of David (Concordia’s only team national said English. “I firmly believe we willDouglas High School. title). In addition, the Concordia continue our tradition of success and “We did a national search, but in teams have placed athletes in the top even take it up a notch.”the end, our preference was to have 10 at nationals 15 other times and Looks like English’s decision tosomeone with Northwest ties who has swept the Cascade Collegiate “buy local” has paid off. could come in and recruit locally – Conference outdoor track & fieldboth in Portland and throughout titles six straight seasons.the Northwest where there’s a ton From Frederick’s perspective, theof great track & field talent,” said move to Concordia was less aboutConcordia athletic director Matt the success of the program, and moreEnglish. “The people I spoke with in about the growth of the university.the track & field community called “Being from Portland, I’ve beenhim a ‘rising star’ in the sport.” on the Concordia campus before. Frederick competed in track for That was before the stadium, beforeWestern Oregon University, where the library, before these projects werehe also earned his B.S. and M.A. developed. So I’ve seen Concordia goin teaching. After becoming a USA from a very small, almost overlookedTrack & Field level II certified coach school … to one that has expandedin the sprints, hurdles, relays, and and become much more prominent.jumps, Frederick spent the next seven And I’m thrilled to be a part of it,”years as a coach within the Western said Frederick.Oregon program, including the last Beyond that, Frederick saidfive as the team’s associate head coach. Concordia’s values were a major draw In that role, Frederick guided for him and helped fulfill his mainWOU to eight Great Northwest desire when coaching: to give athletesAthletic Conference championships,and helped WOU student-athletes Track Team Posts Impressive Indoor Season Resultsearn 71 all-conference honors. For his efforts, Frederick was twice Coach Frederick guided Concordia to its best all-time combined finishnamed the NCAA Division II U.S. at the recent NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships. Congratulations,Track & Field and Cross Country too, to our three National Champions – Junia Limage, Gabriella Dixson,Coaches Association West Region and Willy Irwin – and to our 14 All-Americans. Go Cavs!Assistant Coach of the Year. Thatlevel of success would have made Spring 2013 39