Concordia Connection: Summer 2014

C oncCoonrdneication P O R T L A N D, O R E G O N • S U M M E R 2 0 1 4 INNOVATION

During a turbulent time in higher education, Concordia has chosen the path of innovation. This issue of The Connection chronicles our journey to stay ahead of the curve – from design thinking and quest-based learning to strategic partnerships that bring value to our students. To provide leadership and direction to the university’s efforts around innovation, we recently identified Dr. Joe Mannion asConcordia’s new Chief Innovation Officer. Nearly a year later, the magazine is bursting with stories ofinnovation. After Sir Ken Robinson inspired us this past spring with his thoughts on creativity, we partnered withTED Senior Fellow Dr. Juliette LaMontagne and the Portland Incubator Experiment to bring Project Breakerto Portland. Many of you joined us for this two-week manufacturing design challenge that took place in theGeorge R. White Library & Learning Center lobby and you can read more about it in this issue. We’re excited to share more about the innovative degree programs expanding and moving to Concordia’snew Columbia River Campus located near the Portland International Airport. In the pages that follow, you’llread more about the new campus, home to Concordia Online Education and the new Homeland SecuritySimulation Center, as well as several large classrooms and student spaces. Among our most transformative innovations taking shape is 3 to PhD™ where pursuing one’s highestdreams becomes reality. In partnership with Faubion School, Portland Public Schools, and Boora Architects,the master plan was developed with significant public input over the past year. This plan, now approved, willcreate the first facility in the nation to combine a Pre-K – 8 Title I public school with a College of Education.Concordia’s students will benefit from being embedded as mentors, coaches, and student teachers in anurban public school from the very start of their college experience. Thank you for joining us and praying as we continue, guided by the Holy Spirit, down this path ofeducation innovation. For His Students, Dr. Charles E. Schlimpert President, Concordia University-Portland

P O R T L A N D, O R E G O N • S U M M E R 2 0 1 4 Campus Life. Interactive game-based learning puts Concordia in2 the spotlight; SAP University Alliance gives Concordia business students a leg up on the competition; New app delivers Food On Demand; Bod Pod brings innovation to Concordia’s Exercise & Sports Science program; 3 to PhD™ reaches major milestone. New Columbia River Campus puts Concordia students in the center of the action – and the innovation. Smart classrooms, 8 room for growth in a booming online education department, and a best-in-the-nation homeland security simulator make for an innovative new branch campus. 14 Current Issue. Senior TED Fellow Dr. Juliette LaMontagne brings SUMMER 2014 her Project Breaker to Concordia, challenging student teams to create Concordia Connection is published twice per year by viable products that target Portland’s growing manufacturing industry. Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. 16 Alumni Notes. Concordia’s own country crooner PLEASE ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: Concordia Connection climbs the charts; A trio of Concordia MBA grads sprout a Concordia University great idea for a business; One of “Tommy’s Boys” comes full circle; Plus the latest about life after Concordia 2811 NE Holman Street straight from alumni themselves. Portland, Oregon 97211 or email: [email protected] Navy & White. Winter and spring sports 24 SENIOR EDITOR: Shari Altree make their mark on the record books; Field athletes bring home national championships; Amy Dames COPY EDITOR: Todd Duvall Smith, Concordia Compliance Officer, talks about the upcoming move to NCAA Division II. ART DIRECTOR: Christine Dodge 29 Nailed to the Door. “Glass Explorer” and GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Katrina Dinges Assistant Professor of Education, Shawn Daley, gives us his take on innovative technology and becoming a PHOTOGRAPHER: Phil Sedgwick Concordia Cyborg. EDITORIAL BOARD: Cover Photo: Togetherfarm Blocks, co-founded by Concordia Portland alums, Joe Aakre, Doug Holcomb, Dr. Barbara Archer, Dr. Keylah Boyer ’97, Jason Dormeyer, and Matt Stormont. www.togetherfarm.com. See story on page 21.Shawn Daley, Matt English, Cheryl Franceschi, Chad Greenwood, Sarah Kenney ’10, Rev. Dr. David Kluth, Dr. Joe Mannion, Kevin Matheny, Dr. Sheryl Reinisch, Dr. Joel Schuldheisz, Missy Somers, Becky Sprecher, Madeline Turnock, Dr. Mark Wahlers, Scott Winegar, and Gary Withers Summer 2014 1

Campus LifeInteractive quests. As students Some 78 percent of progress and complete the students felt theyGame-Based their quests, they earn learned more in this experience points, environment than inLearning Puts levels, and badges – tools that can be used a more traditionalConcordia in to translate to a grade. lecture format.the Spotlight LEARNING » Dr. Johnnie Driessner, Executive Vice President - Strategic Planning In the spring of 2014, Concordia ADVENTURES LET Professor of Biology and EducationUniversity-Portland partnered withGoGo Labs, a learning technology STUDENTS MOVE AT beginning with his humanstartup, to launch an innovative physiology course. Duringpilot program that leverages game- THEIR OWN SPEED the semester, his class consisted ofbased learning technology. As part GoGo Lab’s 3D 190 quests over a 15-week period.of the program, six Concordia staff GameLab learning “Quest-based learning courses aremembers were selected to create six platform enables not easy,” says Dr. Driessner. “Theuniversity courses – each utilizing professors and3D GameLab technology to drive students to design,what is called interactive “quest- play, and share quests in order tobased” learning courses. create personalized learning. GoGo Labs provides professors with theTHE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE QUEST tools, technology, and onsite training Quest-based learning is a they need to facilitate game-basedrelatively new form of education learning courses in their classroom –that uses elements of gamification each geared toward the subject beingto increase student engagement and taught.help educational subjects resonate For the six courses thatmore effectively. participated in the pilot program, Quests consist of online learning quests could typically be finished inactivities that address the core 10-15 minutes. Since students learnof the subject matter. A typical at their own pace, their progress andquest can range from listening to a success don’t impact one another.podcast and watching a short video Even though it’s quest-basedto writing a brief essay. Instead of learning, the GoGo Labs programcourses that consist primarily of actually provides the exact sametextbook learning and lectures, amount of time in the classroom asclasses are built around a series of any other normal university course. Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning, Dr. Johnnie Driessner, was one of the professors who implemented quest-based learning into his classroom – JANUARY 14, 2014 « MARCH 8, 2014 The Oregonian reported that the Concordia neighborhood is the trendiest neighborhood Concordia University Health & Human Services students in Portland! We could have told you that, but collaborated with Bethesda Lutheran Ministries to provide a Day it’s nice to have confirmation. of Respite to families of children with special needs. This annual event engages Concordia students in community service through2 concordia connection childcare so that families can enjoy a day of rest and relaxation and know their children are in good hands.

Campus Lifelearning expectations are identical Technology Alliance Givesto previous traditional curriculum Concordia Business Studentsthat didn’t use the interactive a Leg Up on the Competitiontechnology.” Student feedback wasoverall positive, with students feeling Concordia’s School of Simply put, SAP software managesthat the quest-based learning helped Management was recently accepted the complex business units of largethe information sink in and resonate into the University Alliance program enterprises. Raw materials, production,better, while also helping them study with the SAP (Systems Application inventory, marketing, and sales canmore consistently. “And it was fun!” and Products) software company. all be managed via a single point.noted one of Dr. Driessner’s students. SAP business operations software SAP is designed to provide effective is used locallyA NEW APPROACH TO THE TIME- by companies communicationTESTED METHODS OF TEACHING such as NIKE, and data sharing. This pilot program is one Adidas, Columbia By using SAPof several efforts Concordia is Sportswear, software, a businessimplementing to explore emerging Intel, TripWire, can centralize all offorms of instructional design, Mentor Graphics, their organizationalwhile also providing professional PacifiCorp, and needs – from humandevelopment opportunities for Kaiser Permanente. resources, payroll, andfaculty. Currently, Concordia What’s more, customer relationshipUniversity is the only university in Concordia is the management toOregon implementing this type of only university in the Northwest materials handling,program. offering SAP-anchored training in supply chain, and sales. Says Dr. Driessner, “I have used accounting, management systems,the 3D GameLab platform to and enterprise resource planning – GIVING CLASSROOM LEARNING Aprovide a quest-based environment career-ready training designed to givefor my human physiology course. I students a competitive edge in the PRACTICAL APPLICATIONsaw improvements in both student marketplace The first elective course availableengagement and student learning was principles of enterprise informationresulting from the incorporation of THE ABCS OF SAP systems, taught this past spring. Thethe quest-based design principles. SAP is both the name of the course was developed by David Petrie,Some 78 percent of the students company, and the acronym for their professor of management, who hasfelt they learned more in this software – Systems Applications and a long history of working as an SAPenvironment than in a more Products in data processing. SAP consultant to a number of businessestraditional lecture format, with 40 software is used by more than 230,000 and universities.percent identifying the ability to clients in nearly 190 countries, making Ultimately, the goal of being able towork on their own schedule as a it one of the largest global enterprise learn with SAP software is to givepowerful aspect of the design.”  management software and solutions Concordia business students a discernable advantage when applying install base in the world. for graduate school or a job in a business field that uses SAP.  »MARCH 17, 2014 MARCH 21, 2014Concordia’s Hawai’i Club presented the fifth annual Hui Concordia University teamed up with ‘O Hawai’i Luau to celebrate the culture of Hawaii. The HotChalk Inc. to donate more than 300 newtheme was: “Ke Ao Nani…It’s a Beautiful World.” Dinner was followed by a wonderful program of cultural dances technology devices to children andhighlighted by the Fire Knife Dance and a Poi Ball Dance that teachers at Faubion school. brought the audience to their feet! Summer 2014 3

Campus LifeHungry For Some Innovation at Lunch? When you think of innovation from any location. What’s more, you on a college campus, the dining hall can plan an order at any time to beusually isn’t one of the places that picked up later. Let’s say you have a Thecomes to mind. Thanks to Sodexo- break between classes at 10:55. You systemmade improvements in technology, can place your lunch order…pay for currentlythat’s all changed. it using your meal plan or credit works with Food On Demand is a free app card…and schedule a pick-up iPhones and iPads. Anthat lets you order and pay for for a later time, like 12:15. Show app for other smartphonesbreakfast, lunch, or dinner at the up at the dining hall at 12:15 and – as well as a desktop computerConcordia dining hall using your voila, your Food On Demand order version – is coming soon.iPhone or iPad (you’ll find it under is ready. For those who are hungry“Sodexo FOD” in the app store). and in a hurry, this is the kind ofThis unique program can be used innovation that can’t be beat. Bod Pod brings Innovation to Concordia’sExercise & Sports Science Program According to the Centers for program now have the tools to INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY THAT’SDisease Control and Prevention, accurately take this critical healthnearly 35 percent of adults in measurement. ACCURATE, FAST, AND SAFEAmerica today are obese. Yet The Bod Pod body compositionsometimes measuring obesity can OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE tracking system is based on the samebe difficult and inaccurate. In the principle as underwater weighingpast, people have primarily used ACCURATE – considered by many as the “goldBody Mass Index (BMI) to measure A scale can’t tell the difference standard” for measuring bodywhether or not someone is obese. between a pound of muscle and a composition. Instead of dunking theWhile easy to calculate, BMI doesn’t pound of fat. What’s more, people person in water, the Bod Pod usestake body type, gender, ethnicity, or can lose muscle and gain fat without patented air displacement technologyactivity levels into consideration. any obvious change in overall weight. to provide highly accurate results –Body composition – the amount The Bod Pod accurately measures faster and easier than the “dunk tank”of your body that is lean muscle body composition, allowing for method.and the amount that is fat – is now sensible, customized information A roomy interior accommodatesconsidered a critical measurement regarding diet and exercise programs. a wide range of body types – fromfor health purposes. Thanks to the Whether looking to lose fat, gain professional runners to sumoBod Pod, students in Concordia’s muscle, or maintain a healthy wrestlers and everyone in-between. AExercise & Sports Science (ESS) balance, the Bod Pod is an essential complete Bod Pod analysis takes less tool to help achieve that goal. than five minutes. The ESS student »APRIL 3, 2014 MAY 1, 2014 Concordia University-Portland business Alums and professors met for happy hour, Concordia style, and marketing students presented at the for Pints with Profs at the Concordia Ale House! AlumniLutheran Church Extension Fund’s National Student Marketing Competition in St. Louis! got together to catch up with their favorite professors and support scholarships for4 concordia connection Concordia University-Portland students.

Campus Life “By having some of the latest technologytools at our disposal, we can help prepare our graduates to serve in rewarding careers in science and healthcare.” » Dr. Joel Schuldheisz, Chair, Dept. of Exercise & Sport Scienceenters basic subject information into a number of differentthe system. The subject is weighed. groups, includingThen the subject sits comfortably students, student-in the Bod Pod for three different athletes, referrals (such40-second measurements, relaxed as high school wrestlers),and breathing normally. That’s all and subjects for researchthere is to it. Test results are displayed (including high schooland printed, allowing the student basketball referees).to develop a customized diet and “Since obtainingexercise plan for the subject. the Bod Pod,” says Schuldheisz, “the ESSPUTTING THE POD IN PERSPECTIVE department has been “Having access to using and able to expand its use oftraining our students to use the Bod technology by obtainingPod makes Concordia’s Exercise & a metabolic cart thatSport Science program unique,” says accurately measuresDr. Joel Schuldheisz, department oxygen consumption, anchair. “Our majors gain extensive electromyography unitexperience in testing a variety of that detects electricalsubjects and hone their customer potential generatedservice skills as well as their ability by muscles, digitalto apply evidence-based practices in filming and analysisreal world situations. It fits with our systems, radar systems,mission of developing servant leaders and Tendo units thatby serving the community through measures speed andthis technology.” power while weight Students are trained on how to lifting. Innovation isuse the Bod Pod and interpret the built in to what we doresults. Throughout the year, ESS every day.” students and facultyare involved in testing MAY 3, 2014 « MAY 17, 2014 5 At the fourth annual Dr. Sheryl Reinisch, dean of the College of Education, travelled to AmericanTEDxConcordiaUPortland Samoa to celebrate the graduation of 35 teachers who received their master’s event, TEDTalks video and degree in education from Concordia University-Portland. Graduates teach inlive speakers combined to explore the the territory’s Department of Education, which oversees 22 early childhood education centers, 22 elementary schools, and six high schools. theme of Pulse: the interconnected nature of communication and the effect we can have on each other. Summer 2014

Campus Life3 To PhD™ Reaches Major Milestonewith Community Support Wednesday, April 16, 2014, a private, non-profit university’s With the goal of ensuring thatseemed like any other spring teacher preparation program,” said every child is prepared for college,evening in Portland. But after Gary Withers, Concordia’s chief career education, and to pursuemonths of community input, the strategic relations officer. “We have a their highest dreams, 3 to PhD – aPortland Public School Board term coined by Faubion Principalvoted unanimously to approve lot of work ahead of us – not just LaShawn Lee – is under developmentthe architectural master plans for raising the millions in capital and making progress.rebuilding Faubion Pre-K – 8 School funding that Concordia What comes next is a busy fallwith Concordia University’s College will contribute toward 2014. The school district, Faubion,of Education. the new joint facility, and Concordia will continue to “It’s incredibly exciting, and we are but also in working host open public forums of thethrilled to see this unique partnership with Faubion and PPS Design Advisory Group to reviewmove forward,” exclaimed the to design the innovative and provide input on detailedPortland Public School Board’s educational experiences that architectural plans underway forDirector, Ruth Adkins. will happen inside the walls.” the building’s interior. Meanwhile, “Once complete, this project will The day after the school work will begin to take shapebe the first of its kind in the nation board vote, it was business as around the development of threeto combine a public school with critical program areas: health and usual at Faubion. A typical day of wellness, education innovation, and learning at this federally designated teacher preparation and professional Title I school includes more than development.  505 students and 40 educators, along with dozens of Concordia students, Stay tuned for the faculty, and staff who can be found working and volunteering. many opportunities On this particular Thursday, Faubion second grader, Jourdyn, to participate in 3 reminded her mother, “Tonight is the night I go to college,” referring to her to PhD. For more weekly reading coaching session with a Concordia mentor. information, visit Jourdyn’s mom, Latasha, encourages her daughter’s our website at participation. “Now she talks about ‘when I go to college…’ and I’m not www.3toPhD.com. sure if she would be thinking that otherwise,” says Latasha. »MAY 19, 2014 JUNE 5, 2014 Concordia University, The Construct Foundation, Concordia partnered with local radio station K103 to host a Wieden+Kennedy’s startup lab, Portland Incubator panel of HR leaders from NIKE, Symantec, and MedCure in a Project (PIE), and Project Breaker teamed up to bring a discussion on how to “Improve Your Employability.” Guestsproduct design challenge to campus. Emerging entrepreneurs competed in the Future of Stuff Product Design Challenge, gathered at the T-Mobile Sky Lounge to ask questions 6 showcascinog nthceior irnndoivaatcivoe dnensiegncst. iFoulnl story on page 14. and soak up professional development expertise from these respected business leaders.

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Feature Story NEW COLUMBIA PUTS CONCORDIA STUDENTS IN THE CENTER OF THE ACTION – AND THE INNOVATION.8 concordia connection

Feature StoryRIVER It’s 4:15 on a busy Friday,CAMPUS the start of a long Memorial Day weekend. Word reaches your office that a ship containing fertilizer has caught fire at the port – one of the busiest shipping facilities in America. Across town, a freak tornado leaves a business park in ruins – with details sketchy at best. On the local interstate through the mountain pass, the driver of a tanker truck slams into the lane barrier trying to avoid a collision, stopping traffic and releasing a toxic chemical spill mere yards from the area’s largest river. Resources are stretched thin. Manpower needs to be mobilized – and quickly. Decisions have to be made. And as the head of the regional emergency command center, it all falls to you. Now what? Summer 2014 9

Feature Story Welcome to another day Inside, the building is light and “We expected to have 5,000 airy, with plenty of open spaces of real-world practice at Concordia designed to foster collaborative work. online students by 2020. It’s University’s innovative new state-of- Bright red and yellow mixes with the-art disaster simulator, designed gray, taupe, and dark walnut give a only 2014, and we currently for use by our students in the feeling of warmth and friendliness. homeland security program. LED lighting is used throughout. have more than 7,000 online Mid-century, environmentally savvyThe homeland security simulator is just one of the furniture, in white, keeps the look students enrolled.”many exciting new innovative and high-tech features clean and contemporary.you will find at Concordia’s new Columbia River — Dr. Trish Lichau Shields,Campus – a building designed from the ground up SMART CLASSROOMS AND A Vice President Educationalwith the space and technology to move Concordia SOUND-PROOF STUDIO Delivery SystemsUniversity forward. The Columbia River Campus On the opposite side of the BOLD NEW VISION FOR NEW will also feature new classrooms new building’s entryway, you will CONCORDIA SATELLITE – five, in total, to start with. But find a state-of-the-art audio/video CAMPUS these aren’t just any classrooms, recording studio. Here, the walls are they’re “smart” classrooms. These double-insulated and sheet-rocked With a 25-acre campus in northeast computer-enabled rooms provide to make the room soundproof for Portland bursting at the seams and professors with the essential tools to recording purposes. The HVAC neither enough office nor classrooms encourage collaboration. In a smart system is specially designed to control space, opening a nearby remote campus classroom, students are encouraged both temperature and sound. While was an excellent solution to Concordia’s to BYOD – bring your own device – not in place yet, equipment such current exponential growth. Following and to have opened to their favorite as sound-boards and mixers will an extensive search for space, a 35,000 browser, ready to use. This way, complete the space. “It’s a wonderful square foot former Best Buy building research-related information can be dedicated space to use for audio at Glenn Widing Drive, just off found and shared on the spur of the video production needs in the Airport Way, is being leased and moment, throughout the classroom. future,” says Eric Sayasene, director retrofitted to become Concordia For example, in a smart classroom, of operations for CU Online. “We University’s Columbia River Campus. a professor using a PowerPoint are pursuing potential partnerships According to physical plant services presentation can instantly share to produce videos and online course director, Doug Meyer, HS ’71, “The the presentation with everyone in curriculum.” empty canvas gave us the ability to the room, sending the PowerPoint create all of the spaces that will best directly to each student’s computer. serve us. The need primarily grew In doing so, everyone has access to from the online learning program the presentation, turning students that is exploding with higher numbers into instructors. coming in every month.”10 concordia connection

Feature StoryONLINE GROWTH FUELSNEED FOR MORE SPACE One of the key reasonsfor needing to expand to anadditional site comes from theexponential growth comingfrom Concordia Universityonline. How fast is Concordia’sonline program growing? Dr.Trish Lichau Shields, the vice presidenteducational delivery systems, says, “Weexpected to have 5,000 online studentsby 2020. It’s only 2014, and wecurrently have more than 7,000online students enrolled.” And thingsare just getting started. In early 2014, Concordia UniversityOnline finalized its partnership withConcordia University, Nebraska andConcordia College-New York. Thistrio, known collectively as ConcordiaOnline Education, brings together apowerful selection of online graduatedegree programs to meet career-focused educational interests and needs.Students here at home and aroundthe world will be able to find theirpurpose, earn their degree, and builda stronger career through ConcordiaOnline Education. Projections estimate that by October2014, there will be 48 master anddoctorate degrees available throughConcordia Online Education – degreesin arts & social sciences, business, andeducation. “We’re curious, positive,energetic, and passionate aboutwhat we do, which is to providetransformative learning opportunitiesto people around the world,” says Dr.Lichau Shields. Summer 2014 11

Feature Story HOMELAND SECURITY SIMULATOR CENTER PROVIDES MAJOR DRAWCURRENT PLANS CALL FOR THE SIMULATOR TO BE MADE AVAILABLEFOR LEASE TO EMERGENCY RESPONDER ORGANIZATIONS. Tucked nearly into one corner of a better look at the scope of the Time – as you can imagine – is ofthe Columbia River Campus lies the damage, so he uses a helicopter for an the essence. Does the commanderbuilding’s crown jewel, the homeland overhead view of the scene. commit extra fire units to the factorysecurity simulator center. “This is Around the commander, six floor, hoping to more quickly dousethe only simulator of this level and stations are set up, each with a large the fire? Does he call a hazmat teammagnitude on the west coast,” notes video monitor. These six stations can in case the factory was producingProgram Director Scott Winegar, represent anything the commander something using dangerous“And it’s customized specifically for wants them to be – a hospital, a chemicals? Maybe he deploys anour use.” Between the system and the fire battalion, a police group, an extra team of ambulances and putsupgrades to the space, the simulator ambulance, and so on. an additional hospital on notice. Thecost is roughly $1 million. The entire system moves in real options are endless, with a goal of To begin the simulation, the time and requires real action in order training leaders to learn what theirinstructor selects a scenario, such to survey damages, neutralize further roles are in a disaster and how to bestas a factory explosion. The incident danger, and help the wounded. For work together.commander stands in front of an example, it requires two people to In a separate room, just off to theenormous, semi-circular display move an injured person. Using the side of the simulator, a commandthat’s 22' wide by 10' high. A joystick joystick, hovering over that injured center has been created. This islets him move around the action on person will tell the command center where key decisions will be made.the screen. He decides that he needs the severity of their injury. There are 10 seats – and 10 leaders12 concordia connection

Feature Story “The two most important skills we teach in homelandsecurity are critical thinking and ethical decision making. The simulator helps us explore both and helps make students better thinkers and analysts.” — Scott Winegar, Program Director, Homeland Security– who deal with everything from FROM SIMULATOR TO SECRET NEW WAYS OF THINKINGplanning and logistics to what they SERVICE REQUIRE A NEW BREED OFtell the press. These high-pressure, SPACErealistic scenarios often hold lives Along with intensive simulatorin the balance. It’s in this manner training, students in the homeland With the opening of the newthat students learn what homeland security program also receive two Columbia River Campus in thesecurity and disaster management are years of online education – courses summer of 2014, a new era beginsreally about. such as emergency preparedness and at Concordia University-Portland. In the end, an on-screen student management, character and ethics of With expansion comes moreprofile is created for each person leadership, and social and political services. More interaction. And moreinvolved in the scenario. Students roots of terrorism. innovation. Approaching Concordia’swork their way up the chain of Homeland security graduates 110th anniversary, there are morecommand – from field worker go on to find careers in a variety opportunities than ever before forto incident commander. And the of areas, including TSA, border leaders in new thought. Throughscenarios are all different and patrol, secret service, cyber security, continued service to students andvaried. A chemical spill scenario, counterfeit detection, maritime community, the Concordia of todayfor example, can take place via a security, FEMA, customs, and the brings innovation to the forefront. warehouse explosion, tanker accident, Coast Guard. “Students learn to lookplane crash, or factory fire. “We at security differently, critically,” saysprepare for the expected and the Winegar. “They think about the bigunexpected,” says Winegar. picture and how different actions and  reactions affect one another.” Summer 2014 13

Current Issuesinto innovationProject Breaker Turns Creativity and activism, Dr. LaMontagne had aDylan Evanston ’13, Emily Carino, Niko Hughes, and Josh Sanchez on Pitch Day presenting their Spread it! project. revelation. “I learned from observing students that the real impact of teachingT he lobby of the George R. White A NEW WAY OF THINKING was not in the state mandated Library & Learning Center is “I was frustrated by the current curriculum, but in the project-basedusually filled with comfortable sofas education world. I wanted to focus learning that took place after school.”and students doing homework. For more on ‘learning to learn’ as opposed She noticed these hands-on creativetwo weeks in May, this same locale to ‘learning to test,’” said Dr. Juliette projects attracted kids’ voluntarywas filled with hundreds of neon pink, LaMontagne, describing what led her participation and ignited theirblue, and yellow sticky notes covering to create Project Breaker, a non-profit curiosities, while engaging them with10-foot-tall poster boards. Large signs that facilitates creative problem- their local communities.reading “Free Geek,”“Indow Window,” solving. Dr. LaMontagne has been  and “Spooltown” hung at the top of working to influence public schoolthe boards, while photographs of reform in New York City for fifteen FROM COLLABORATION COMESstudents and workers were peppered years – first as a teacher, then as athroughout the sticky notes. What professional developer, professor, CHANGEmay, at first glance, have looked and leadership coach. She began Project Breaker’s mission is tolike an avant-garde art exhibit was her career as a high school English drive social innovation and alternativeactually a student-centered creative teacher in the NYC public school learning by mobilizing driven, creativeproject designed to change the world. system. After starting an after school college students to provide businessWelcome to Project Breaker. program that combined art, literacy, solutions that address relevant world problems. It connects teams of 18-24 year olds with global thought leaders and industry experts to answer major challenges facing today’s world – such as literacy and urban agriculture. Project Breaker facilitates a creative problem-solving design process that serves as a true collaboration between the Breaker team (students), the visionaries who pose their challenge (business leaders), and the industry experts who support the process. In addition to her teaching and educational background, Dr. LaMontagne’s three-year tenure as a TED Senior Fellow introduced her to design thinking, which she incorporates into the Project Breaker format. TRANSFORMING IDEAS INTO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Another goal of Project Breaker is to teach and provide young adults collaborative and entrepreneurial skills14 concordia connection

Current Issuesnecessary to transform ideas into viable AN ATMOSPHERE OF CHANGE Hatheway. “Participating in Projectbusiness solutions. “I’m a huge believer “Portland strikes me as a perfect Breaker helped me see what kind ofin working together with people and place for a project like this,” said Dr. opportunities are out there withinutilizing their knowledge and talent LaMontagne, referring to the city’s manufacturing, and it gave me theto find solutions, but I’ve never been renowned innovative and creative knowledge and confidence to developtaught how to do that. Project Breaker artistic culture where unique, out-of- attainable business ideas with designprovided me the opportunity to be the-box ideas often thrive. “To create in mind.”a part of that collaborative process,” value for making and manufacturing A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATIONsaid recent 2014 University of Oregon in Portland – well, this industry is Concordia’s partnership withJournalism graduate Emily Carino. quite vital to the community,” she Project Breaker reflects the university’s“Sometimes the weirdest ideas can further noted. In a recent Oregonian commitment to innovative teachinglead to the most tangible solutions,” article, “Five trends that could impact and learning, and understanding theshe adds with a smile. Portland-based Oregon’s economy: new Fed report,” importance of hands-on alternativead agency Wieden+Kennedy’s manufacturing was identified as one of learning projects that provide relevant,sponsorship of Project Breaker was a the main industries that could have a practical skills to students. Concordiahuge draw for Emily, as was the ability major impact on the growth of the west University, in partnership with Ginato build up her resume with the hope of coast economy – specifically Oregon. Condon, President and Founderlanding a job that values innovation. “I really loved interacting with and of the Construct Foundation, was visiting businesses like Ziba and honored to sponsor this one-of-a-THE FUTURE OF STUFF Langlitz Leathers,” said Concordia kind design challenge.  Similar Project Breaker challenges University business major Melissaand professional development work- To watch Juliette LaMontagne’s TED talk, visitshops took place last year in Detroit fellows.ted.com/profiles/juliette-lamontagneand New York City in conjunctionwith Stanford d.school’s K12 Lab.During it’s first-ever time in Portland,the project featured a variety ofhigh-profile local partners, includingWieden+Kennedy and PortlandIncubator Experiment (PIE), a businessincubator for startups, as well asinvolvement from companies such asNIKE, Spooltown, Daimler, BiampSystems, and ADX. Officially titled“The Future of Stuff,” the Portlandproject challenged students, or“Breakers,” to research, design andcreate viable products that targetPortland’s growing manufacturingindustry. Project Breaker culminatedwith “Pitch Day,” where studentspresented their final products to anaudience of local decision-makers andindustry leaders within manufacturing.“I learned from observing students that the real impact of teaching was not in the statemandated curriculum, but in the project-based learning that took place after school.” » Dr. Juliette LaMontagne, senior TED Fellow and Founder of Project Breaker Summer 2014 15

Alumni NotesAluNmonteisWhat’s New in Your Life? Benjamin Bauer, graduated fromStay in touch and keep us posted on all of your news... Concordia in ’05, then added an MATnew baby, new job, new spouse, new house, great in ’12. Kerry and Ben became parentsvacation, milestone anniversaries, or recent retirement? of triplets (Kory, Cullen, and Lena)Send us an email and update on what’s happening in on 11/8/13. They joined big sister,your life. Feel free to include photos, especially high- Ellianna, who is eight years old. The triplets were born ten weeks prematureresolution (300 dpi) wedding and baby pictures: at around three pounds each and remained in the NICU for over six EMAIL: [email protected] weeks. All of them are now healthy and growing well. The Cullens say, “GodOr send mail to Alumni Notes, 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR 97211 has been extravagantly gracious in providing protection and care, as well1946 1969 as support from many people.” They are long-time members of BethlehemVictor Messerli, HS, retired several years Rev. Ronald Nitz, JC, Lutheran Church in Aloha, Oregon.ago. He has traveled the world while is currently in hisfishing, one of his greatest passions. pre-retirement call at 1979Victor has fished in Russia, Costa Rica, Resurrection LutheranBrazil, and Canada, as well as 39 trips Church in Seward, Richard Keegan, JC, isto Alaska. Some of his most memorable AK, which he says currently an assistantcatches include a 14 lb. rainbow trout is “a ‘tourist town’ professor at the school of nursing atfrom Russia, a 140 lb. tarpon from Costa congregation with Sacramento State University. He is alsoRica, and a 325 lb. halibut from Alaska. many interesting a family nurse practitioner at a localWhen he’s not out fishing, he makes – challenges.” He and community clinic in Sacramento. Hesurprise! – custom fishing rods. Victor his wife of 32 years, writes, “I am enjoying my career as aresides in Salinas, CA. nurse/educator and I thank Concordia Jackie, have two for offering me the opportunity to reach grown children, this goal.” Regina and John. His children, their spouses, and their 1989 first grandchild, Micah, live in suburban Seattle. Rev. Nitz is looking Lori (Gray) Druzynski is married and forward to retirement in July of 2015 living in Huntsville, Alabama. and to transitioning to a part-time call somewhere closer to his children and grandchildren. 1971 Jim Cullen, JC, and his wife, Chris (Bierly) Cullen, JC, are certainly a Concordia legacy family! Their daughter, Kerry (Cullen) Bauer graduated from Concordia in ’04 and her husband,16 concordia connection

Alumni Notes 1993 Greetings from the New Director of Alumni Sharon Cusack is & Parent Engagement a holistic health practitioner in 2002 GREETINGS! Phoenix, AZ. She is a certified life coach, Jesse Eveland recently accepted a My name is Becky (Raedeke) Sprecherclinical hypnotherapist, and spiritual position as Rex Putnam High School’s and I am the new Director of Alumni &coach. She says, “I help those desiring to athletic director in Milwaukie, Parent Engagement for the Concordiaup-level their life so they can empower Oregon. He taught and coached at University Foundation. I joined thethemselves to be the best they can be. I the school for nine years. Prior to this University family back in January and it’sspecialize in Fat Ban Hypnotherapy, EFT move, Jesse was the athletic director at already feeling like home. My last position(tapping), smoking cessation, and stress Milwaukie High School. He has two of nine years was as executive director ofmanagement.” sons, Jace (7) and Peyton (5) who play the Oregon Club of Portland, a fundraising Putnam youth baseball and basketball. arm of University of Oregon Athletics in1995 Jesse says, “I really look forward to Portland. While not a Concordia alumna directly,Marcus Brown accepted a position as going back. Being in Milwaukie, I hail from a long line of family membersa physical education teacher at East everyone was who either graduated from or taught atElementary School in Tillamook, Oregon awesome, but it various Concordia campuses. I attendedin November of 2013. He and his family definitely feels like Portland Lutheran High School (go Blue(wife, Kristin and children, Joel and I’m going back Jays!) and am continually amazed atMonica) moved to Tillamook over home.” the number of Concordia connectionsChristmas break. He says, “We absolutely between faculty, staff, and fellow alums.love it here! We purchased a lovely house Troy Soles is in his I am looking forward to getting to knowand love our time walking the beaches twelfth year of teaching you, supporting you, and being a part ofand fishing in the rivers for salmon and English, including AP the ever-growing and dynamic Concordiasteelhead.” classes, at Canby High community. School. He also coaches1998 football and track & Becky Sprecher field, teaches community Director of Alumni & Parent EngagementKoty (Zelinka) education classes, andCole and her serves on the principal’s Keep in Touch!husband, Jason, instructional leadershipwelcomed advisory council and crisis Please contact me at 503-493-6454their son, response teams. Through or email [email protected] Justin his work, he works to resolveCole, on employment disputes with theDecember union’s negotiation team and5, 2013. acts as the grievance chair atThe newest Canby High School. His wife, Jenny,addition to and sons, Ben and Luke, are his “joythe Cole and inspiration.”familyweighed 8pounds and was 21.5 inches long. Summer 2014 17

Alumni Notes Meet Concordia’s Own Cum Laude Country Crooner FOR AS LONG AS ANYONE COULD REMEMBER, BEN RUE ’10 LIKED TO SING. There was his first public performance singing in a church play. Then there was the sixth-grade talent show where he covered an ’N Sync tune. “Growing up, I was always humming or singing on the farm,” says Rue. “My brothers would say, ‘Stop singing! Why are you working on the farm? Do something with music!’” And do something, he would.THE CONCORDIA CONNECTION CONNECTING THE DOTS Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and L.A. Over time, music took a backseat Having won a radio station contest, Reid. Four songs later, Rue was sentto baseball. It was, in fact, a baseball he met country station KUPL’s DJ Tik to Hollywood for the next round, butscholarship that brought Rue – a Tak. “I’ll give you three months to put that’s as far as he went.native of Silverton, Oregon – to something into my hand to listen to,” LOCAL BOY MAKES GOODConcordia University-Portland. He the DJ told him. And that’s how his Rue headed back to his familyearned his Bachelor of Arts in High first EP came to be. grass-seed farm, but not for long. HeSchool/Middle School Education, He played a few times live on the decided to throw caution to the windgraduating cum laude in 2010. In air and got to open at a local Stars and head for Nashville. He spent theaddition, he played four seasons for and Guitars event. first several weeks getting to knowthe Cavalier baseball team and one Then came the X Factor TV show. the area and contacting producersseason on the basketball team. He auditioned in Seattle, but never he met while in Portland. Then Rue Following graduation, he signed heard anything and completely forgot spent the better part of a year writingwith an independent professional about it. That is until eight weeks songs. He’s also been taking mini-baseball team in Kalamazoo, later when the show’s producer called tours across the heartland with otherMichigan. Released after a year, he him up and asked him to perform in up-and-coming young singers. Anddecided it was finally time to try his front of an audience of 4,000 people, he got his songs on iTunes. As onehand at a music career – and fate along with industry heavyweights (and reviewer put it, “Genuine countryseemed to be leading the way. show judges) Simon Cowell, Paula music sung by a genuine country guy. Can’t go wrong buying his music!”Visit Ben’s website (benruemusic.com) or check him out on iTunes! 2004 Rosa Palomino moved back to her home state of California after living and Alicia (McConkey) Bowman met fellow working in New York City for nine years. alum, Mason Bowman ’03, at Concordia She currently works in fiscal services for in 2001 and they have been together ever a public school district in Orange County since. They married in 2006 and have and resides in La Habra, CA. two children, Owen (4) and Elise (2), as well as, two Labrador retrievers. They  2005 live in Gig Harbor, Washington where Karlia (Lindeke) Mason works as a pharmaceutical Rogers and her representative and Alicia works as a husband Zac Rogers, physical therapist. The couple avidly welcomed their follows CU athletics and sport navy second daughter, and white any chance they get! Caia Noreen Rogers on October 2, 2013. They reside in Kent, Washington.18 concordia connection

Alumni NotesJessica (Stern) Tosh married fellow alum, Michael department and Brooke works at BayviewAdam Tosh ’04, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Drawbaugh Retirement Community as a move-inChurch on May 18, 2013. Adam proposed was recently coordinator. Brooke is also attendingmarriage to Jessica in front of Elizabeth promoted Seattle University to pursue an MPA andHall where the two met in 2001. Adam to assistant expects to graduate in 2016. The coupleworks remotely from his home office for principal of enjoys watching their daughter excelan email marketing company. Jessica is an instruction at in pre-school and gymnastics. Brookeeducator at the Oregon Zoo. South Flores Academy in San Antonio, says, “We have a garden patch, attend Texas. He says, “It’s bittersweet to leave services, and assist with community2006 the classroom but it is exciting to make a meals at Calvin Presbyterian Church. bigger impact on students.” We’re planning to visit Portland for theNicholas Caleb is an attorney and part- Rose Festival Parade, one of Celicia’stime faculty member at Concordia. He 2009 favorite events of the summer.” She hopesteaches courses in environmental studies, to reconnect with Concordia friends andgovernment, political studies, cultural Maryam (Razavi) Samuel-John is enrolled sends “Blessings to all of them!”geography, and public speaking. He has also in the College of Oriental Medicine and isworked as a political field organizer, and pursuing a license in Chinese medicine to 2011public policy advisor. Nicholas earned his become an acupuncturist and herbologist.J.D. from the University of Oregon, where She says, “I truly embrace this program Edward Barrett is working tohe also taught animal behavior and genetics and I feel as if I have found my niche become a life coach, focusingto undergraduate biology students. and true passion. It is an incredibly on academic and healthSubsequently, he traveled quite a bit fascinating and effective medicine that coaching. He resides ininternationally including to India and The I strongly believe in.” In the winter of White Bear Lake, Minnesota.Netherlands, where he earned a L.L.M. in 2013, she married her husband, Aidan.Law and Technology from Tilburg Matthew Campbell MAT,University. He has also been an invited 2010 accepted a new position teachingspeaker at TEDx ConcordiaUPortland at Pendleton High School. Heconference and his speech was called “This Brooke Sahlstrom married started PHS’s Robotics for FTCTime a Great Notion.” fellow alum, Ryan Bumcrot ’11 tournaments this past fall. He near Snoqualmie Pass shortlyNikk Sherlock just completed her MBA after graduation. Their daughter, received a grantat Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. for taking aShe is a quality integration manager with Celicia, is group of 30-40The Boeing Company. three years- students light old. Brooke attracting for2008 remembers Lepidoptera fondly, “Cafe (moths andStephanie (Solarek) Bauer met her 1905 and running butterflies) in May.husband, Aaron, when she moved to around campus.”Idaho in 2009. They married Her husband, Mark Waufle MAT, currently teachesMarch 2, 2012. Shortly after, Ryan, currently health, physical education, and comm-she received her Master of Arts works at Premera unications in the Lake Oswego Schooldegree in Elementary Education Blue Cross in District and resides in Tigard, Oregon.from George Fox University- the operationsMeridian, Idaho in 2012. The Summer 2014couple welcomed their first 19child, daughter Brinnley Marie,in February of 2013. Stephanieis a third grade teacher atWilder Elementary School inher second year of teachingand her husband works inretail management. Theyreside in Nampa, Idaho.

Alumni Notes2012 Jimmy Sanchez recently accepted a job with the San Diego Padres Triple-AThomas Araneta and his wife, May Chen, affiliate in El Paso, Texas, where hehave started a consultancy business called is responsible for marketing, publicLatchkey Co. to assist in cultural transac- relations, and baseball operations.tions and interactions between Chinesetourists and American businesses. The Kailey (Anderson) Tillman married Jennifer Thi Le earned her master’scompany focuses on HR services, learning Micah Tillman in September of 2013. She degree in education in August of 2013.cultural cues, sales, and marketing. and her husband enjoy time with their She is an active member of the national new puppy, Vienna. They named the dog Phi Kappa Phi society. Jennifer hasMandy Federici graduated from after the city where Kailey studied abroad tutored over 45 students in the subjectsConcordia University-St. Paul, MN in while she was a student at Concordia. They of calculus, trigonometry, algebra,October with a master’s degree in Early also recently purchased their first house.Childhood Education. She was recently and geometry.contracted to work as a track and field She resides incoach for the Wounded Warrior Marine Portland, Oregon. Corps Trials in San Diego, CA. After the 2015 season, she will be 2013 moving out of MN to Evalyn Fulmer further her completed her Marie experience as M.Ed., bought (Fleischmann) a track and a new house, Timbreza MAT, field coach and published recently received a promotion within the and pursue her fourth OHSU Department of Psychiatry in the working with book. She says, Child and Adolescent Division. As the athletes with “The past nine newest division manager, she is able to special needs. months have been full of changes, but put her Concordia degree to good use in very rewarding and exciting.” the service of children and adolescents inAnthony Lantz moved to Happy Valley, Oregon. She says, “Thank you, Concordia!”Oregon after graduation where he and his Jeremiah Jensen was offered a researchwife welcomed their second child. He is position at OHSU in the Department In Memoriamcurrently a stay-at-home dad and “Loves of Behavioral Neuroscience this pastspending every minute with daughters, February. He is doing wet and Supporters & FriendsIsla and Brinley.” He writes, “I enjoyed my analytical chemistry work in the lab oftime at CU and will always remember the Deb Finn. Her lab studies alcohol binge Ralph R. Baughman (97)students, instructors, coaches, and family drinking and withdrawal behaviors. passed away in Twin Falls,atmosphere that CU is known for!” Idaho on January 18, 2012. Jeremiah says, “I’m loving it and I His parents were William H.Belinda Sewell feel I have a lot to thank and Nellie Strong Baughman.currently lives in Concordia for getting me He was born February 25,Chicago and has here. I really wanted to 1914 and was one of ninestarted a new job thank Chuck Kunert for children. Ralph graduatedat the Salvation the myriad of classes I had from Buhl High School in 1933. On JuneArmy. She recently with him and the advice 3, 1937, he married the love of his life,traveled to he gave me for my thesis, Marjorie Parberry and they had threeCozumel, Mexico, or just on the way to children – Ralph “Bud,” Ernest, and Sally.Cayman Islands, understand what science Ralph farmed and ranched in the Buhland Las Vegas. is and isn’t. I also wanted area, raising Black Angus cattle. His son,Belinda will return to offer myself as a contact Ernest is a Concordia alumnus and formerto Concordia this for any students that might faculty member. Ralph was a friend ofyear to begin a doctoral program. She be interested in a potential Concordia and will be deeply missed bysays, “I am truly excited and I want to all who loved him. Surviving are his threethank Concordia for helping me stay on thesis placement or just has questions I children, five grandsons, and six greatthe right path in life to achieve my goals.” might have some insight about.” grandchildren. Donald Rumsey was recently admitted to Washington State University’s Doctor of Education program and will begin this fall. He resides in Kennewick, Washington.20 concordia connection

Alumni NotesMargarete “Marge” Carlson (97) died Watching a in Portland surrounded Seedling Business by family. Marge was Take Hold and Grow born October 6, 1916, in Greensboro, North Carolina, WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU “We wanted to come up with a the daughter of the Rev. Fred combine giant-sized Lego-like product that would meet a need and Emma Wahlers. She blocks, a sunny patch of soil, and and serve an urban population and grew up in St. Paul, Minn., a handful of vegetable seeds or home gardener,” says Stormont. And graduated from Macalester starts? According to Togetherfarm Togetherfarm Blocks do just that. co-founders Joe Aakre, MBA ’13, While the traditional colors are slateCollege, and taught high school English Doug Holcomb, MBA ’13, and Matt gray or earth brown, you can alsoand German. On June 22, 1941, she Stormont, MBA ’12, you get a home order a mosaic kit that adds sky blue,married Norman “Nor” Carl Carlson, gardening idea that’s as easy as it terra cotta orange, and kale greenM.D. Marge resumed her teaching is innovative – and perfect for city to the mix. You can buy the blocks atcareer in 1966. In 1995, Marge moved dwellers with limited outdoor space. Amazon.com.to Portland to be closer to family.  Marge is survived by her children Norm INTRODUCING THE GARDEN YOU’VE(Joanne) Carlson, Steven (Jill) Carlson, ALWAYS WANTED, SIMPLIFIED GREAT IDEAS SPROUT FROMand Jannine Provinzino; twin sister The concept of raised garden beds CONCORDIA MBA PROGRAMHenrietta Mack; and brother the Rev. is nothing new. However, they are So how does a trio of PortlandArthur (Carol) Wahlers; and numerous typically made from heavy, expensive businessmen come up with agrandchildren and great-grandchildren. wood that’s hard to work with and green-thumb gardening idea for requires tools and know-how to put the masses? As luck would have it,Russell “Russ” des Cognets, Jr. (90) together. the three would-be entrepreneurs husband of Julie Crouch Enter Togetherfarm Blocks. met here at Concordia University- des Cognets, died Thursday, Made from lightweight, durable Portland, where they were all in March 13, 2014. A native recycled plastic that’s both BPA- the same MBA cohort working on of Lexington, Kentucky, and phthalate-free, they look like a business plan. “Why not try to he was a 1941 graduate of oversized Legos and snap together create something meaningful?” Woodberry Forest School. in seconds to create a raised garden asked Holcomb. “All three of us are As a U.S. Army WWII bed. Each block is 10\" long, 2\" avid gardeners. We care about the veteran, he received two wide and 2\" tall – and there are 24 environment and want to make sure blocks per kit. A single kit builds a we make things as good as we can forbattle stars, and a combat rifleman box that’s about four square feet. the next generation.” badge while serving in the 104th Need something bigger? CombineInfantry Division, 415 Regiment. After kits to build larger gardens inthe war he attended the University of various shapes to fit nearly any yard,Kentucky and graduated in 1948 with balcony, or rooftop space. No toolsa Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. In or carpentry experience needed. Andaddition to being a breeder and owner they’re made in the USA.of thoroughbred horses and cattle,Russ was a land owner of several farms For more information, visit togetherfarm.comthroughout the Bluegrass. He was astrong supporter of and Director of theShakespeare-Oxford Society in Americaand was a tremendous supporter ofConcordia University’s ShakespeareAuthorship Research Centre. Survivorsinclude a son, Russell (Laura) and twogranddaughters, Emma Davis andEstelle Drayton.Myra Jeanette (Peterson) Gibeson (87) passed away January 24, 2014 in Portland, Oregon. Myra was the mother of Concordia professor, Jeanette Eggert and a friend of Concordia. She was born October 12, 1926 in Fertile, Minnesota,the daughter of Rev. Christian Nels (continued) Summer 2014 21

Alumni NotesPeterson and Jeanette Pauline (Thoreson) Schlimpert’s words encapsulate Dick’s Christopher (Allison), Micah, Lucas, andPeterson. Myra attended Concordia contribution to the university, “He never grandchildren Owen, Sara, Andrew, Jackson, andTeacher’s College and graduated in 1948. wavered in his commitment of time, Carson, and her brothers and sisters Rev. RobertShe received a call to teach at Immanuel energy, and influence in assisting the (Julie) Stuenkel, Dorothy (Rev. Paul) Marschke,Lutheran School in Columbus, Nebraska. university. Dick has served continuously as Rev. Roger (Margaret) Stuenkel, Grace (John)On June 11, 1950, Myra married her college the only chairman of the Dean’s Advisory Bruss, and Rhoda (Paul) Hayes.sweetheart, Richard E. Gibeson. Myra was Committee since it was created and haspreceded in death by her husband Richard. been instrumental in the young program’s Harold Alfred Iben (95) passed away on JanuaryShe is survived by four children, Rick (Joan), enormous success. He will be sorely missed 8, 2014. He was born July 7, 1918Jeanette (John), Paula, and Karl (Debra) and by faculty, staff, students, and especially his to the Rev. Theodore and Marieby her five grandchildren. family and colleagues in Boise.” Iben in Litchfield, Illinois, where he was the last of four children.Richard “Dick” Fields (83) was born on Miriam Elizabeth (Stuenkel) Hoelter (66) On Aug. 15, 1942, he married January. 10, 1931 and passed was born January Helen Luepke shortly before being away on April 23, 2014. 28, 1947 in Monett, ordained as a Lutheran pastor. Dick was a member of the Missouri, to Rev. In his early ministry, Harold Concordia University Board Walter W. and Helen specialized in organizing and establishing new of Regents, the founding Reith Stuenkel. She congregations. He was the founding pastor of chairman of the Concordia attended Concordia St. Paul Lutheran Church in Trenton, Michigan University Law School College in Milwaukee in 1942, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Advisory Council, and the (where her father Muskegon, Michigan in 1946, and Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri in 1956.recipient of the Law School’s Leaders in was the president) for two years. She Later Harold moved to Portland where he servedAction Award. He was a dedicated friend graduated from Concordia College, River 11 years in geriatric ministry in hospitals andof the university who supported student Forest, Illinois with a teaching degree. nursing homes. He retired in 1983. Harold willscholarships. Dick graduated from Harvard When the family moved to Portland, be remembered for his faith, commitment to theUniversity in 1952 with an A.B. (magna OR, in 1990, she served as an elementary Church, devotion to his family. His beloved wife,cum laude) and went on to receive his J.D. school counselor for 19 years, retiring from Helen, preceded him in death. He is survivedfrom the University of Denver in 1964. He education in 2009. She has also served by his children, Sharon (Erwin) Wichner,began his career as a staff attorney for the as an adjunct professor at Concordia Carolyn (Jim) Shore, Douglas (Carole) Iben,National Labor Relations Board and was an University, Portland, Oregon and Lewis Cynthia Keepers and Sylvia Luepke-Iben, nineattorney at Moffatt, Thomas, Barrett, Rock & Clark College. At Trinity Lutheran grandchildren, and 13 great- grandchildren.& Fields in Boise, Idaho. He was actively Church, where her husband Mark wasinvolved in his community and served in pastor, she was Trinity Adult Choir Martin Charles Mueller, MD (89) was born inthe following capacities: Chairman of the Director, Sunday school teacher, and Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 9,Ida County EMS Advisory Board, President was active in the Dorcas Society. In the 1925 to Rev. Martin and Mabelof the Learning Lab, member and past national church body, she became the first Mueller. As Martin completed anPresident of the Boise Rotary Club, and other woman elected to serve on the Board of undergrad degree at Valparaisoorganizations. He was also the recipient of Regents of a Lutheran Church–Missouri University, his dad said Martinmany awards and was recently selected for Synod Seminary, Concordia Theological had three choices for his career:inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, from 2004 to a pastor, doctor, and carpenter. 2010. Miriam is survived by her husband, Martin successfully blended all 2013 as “Lawyer of the Year” Pastor Mark Hoelter, sons Peter (Jenny), three by becoming an orthopedic physician, for health care law. President healing over 25,000 patients in Portland. AUGUST 5 & 28 OCTOBER 3 – 5 DECEMBER 2Summer Story Time Carl Wolfson Art Exhibit, Reception Oct 3 Christmas Tree LightingAUGUST 7 OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 8 DECEMBER 5 – 7Alumni Golf Game, at McMenamin’s Edgefield Local Political Artists Exhibit, featuring 64th Annual Christmas Chorale Allen Schmertzler, Reception Oct 5AUGUST 14 Feeling Social?Alumni Volleyball Game OCTOBER 10 Concordia Concert Choir performance, Keep up to date with everythingAUGUST 16 at Portland Reformation Festival, happening at Concordia by following usAlumni Soccer Game Zion Lutheran on Facebook and Twitter!AUGUST 18 OCTOBER 31Columbia River Campus Open House Halloween in the Halls. 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Alumni Notes He came to Oregon in 1948 fresh from One of “Tommy’s Boys” RecallsCreighton Medical School as an Emanuel Concordia’s Impact on His LifeHospital intern. There, he met Marian, alsofreshly graduated from Emanuel School of “IWAS THEN AND REMAIN NOW HELPING CONGREGATIONS GROWNursing. They married in August 1952, and one of Tommy’s Boys,” recalls Karl While assisting in various vacancythe Army drafted Martin to Germany as a Koch fondly. When Koch came to pastorates, Koch co-authored themedical doctor. After returning, Martin never Concordia Junior College in 1951, book Computerizing the Corporation,let Marian out of his sight. Dr. Thomas “Tommy” Coates was the which Computerworld rated as one of Martin and Marian lived in Chicago and president. “It was so long ago that it the ten best computer tech books ofSalt Lake City accomplishing training and was a time when Art Wahlers was still 1990. It was through his experiencefour medical residencies. They returned to single!” says Koch with a laugh. in private sector consulting thatPortland in 1959 where Martin was the first Koch had no idea that years later, Koch realized he could put whatorthopedic doctor in East Portland. He had in New York City, the connections he he’d learned in corporate America toone of the longest surgical tenures in the made while a student in Portland good use in boosting congregationalProvidence Portland system, with 50 years would cross his path. “I love New York health for the Lutheran Church-of medical practice. Martin and Marian and City,” says Koch. “Its sense of village, Missouri Synod and churches intheir five children lived in the Parkrose area the people, the city streets, the shops general. For the past 16 years, he hasuntil the mid-1980s. He and his wife were and restaurants, the total ambiance chosen to work in interim ministryfriends of Concordia, endowing a scholarship of the place.” He found himself there while running a consulting business,for nursing students, to continue their legacy during Christmas in 1957 for his Gospel Centered Growth, which aimsof compassion and care in the medical field. vicarage, when he received a surprise to support the health and growth of Martin is survived by his children: Sandra phone call from Dr. Coates. “He was congregations.Bottens, Mary Meranda (Michael), Patricia in town for an American HistoryMueller, Nancy Horton, (Brad), and John Society meeting and wanted to takeMueller (Lori), as well as his siblings Richard me out for dinner,” Koch remembers.Mueller and Marilyn Honsinger and 10 “We had the most delightful visit. Howgrandchildren. did he know where I was on vicarage? Remembrances may be made to the Why did he care about taking me outMarian Lee Mueller Memorial Scholarship for a visit and a meal? Now you knowfor Nursing (Concordia University, 2811 why I remain one of his ‘boys.’”Holman Street, Portland, OR 97211), orResurrection Lutheran Church Memorial “DOING GOD’S WORK IN A COMING FULL CIRCLEFund (1700 NE 132nd Avenue, Portland, SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT WAY” Just as Dr. Coates mentored youngOR 97230). Koch earned his master of divinity men like Koch, so, too, does he plan from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis to give back to the university with hisEdward “Ed” Slaughter (88) passed away in 1959, followed by his master of time and expertise through classroom on Christmas Day, 2013. He sacred theology in 1960. After marrying presentations and chapel. It is alumni was born in Portland to Robert in 1958, he spent the next several like Koch who perfectly exemplify the and Elva Slaughter, where he years of his pastoral career in Illinois, servant leadership values that those attended Benson High School. Washington, and in campus ministry who attended Concordia remember During the Korean War, he at the University of Cincinnati. Five so well. “This is the Concordia spirit,” served as an Army medic years later, when seeking a call, he says Koch proudly, “and I pray it and was awarded the Bronze received one – “doing God’s work in always remains.”  Service Star. Ed married Grace a slightly different way.” He accepted a position with the State of Ohio in itsKindred in 1950; their son, Edward Grant Crime Prevention division. He wentSlaughter Jr. was born in 1951 and died six on to develop an eight-state regionaldays later. Grace died in 1952. In 1959, Ed training program for the investigationmarried Jean Templeton and they remained of organized crime, drugs and narcoticshappily together for 48 years until her trafficking, and white-collar crime.death in October 2007. Ed was employed  by the Southern Pacific Railroad and theUS Postal Service. He was highly respectedby the Concordia University faculty, staff,and students and attended many universitysporting events. Ed is survived by severalnieces and nephews. He will always beremembered for his wonderful smile, senseof humor, and his love for his family.  Summer 2014 23

Navy & WhiteWinter and Spring Sports Make their Markon the Concordia Record BooksWith the school year just concluded, Cavalier sports went out with a bang – including record-setting seasons in softball, baseball, golf, and track & field. Not to mention55 Concordia student-athletes receiving All-American status. Here is a quick recap of thewinter and spring sports teams.MEN’S BASKETBALL CCC Player of the Year and NAIA The Cavs struggled out of the gate, Behind the school’s all-time First Team All-American. Herman’s opening the season with a 1-11 markleading scorer, the Concordia men’s final tally of 2,257 points shattered before back-to-back wins at Linfieldbasketball team posted its best season Alphonso Niles’ former school record and crosstown rival Warner Pacificin over a decade as the Cavaliers of 1,883 points, established from stopped a month-long skid.earned the No. 2 seed in the Cascade 1996-2000. Esvan Middleton joined Returning from Christmas break,Collegiate Conference (CCC) Herman as an All-CCC first-team the Cavaliers once again foundTournament and advanced to the member while point guard Tyler themselves battling deficits, eventuallyNAIA DII National Championships Velasquez earned honorable mention falling to 3-17 on the season. Afterin Point Lookout, Mo. honors. collecting just one win in the first Facing the eighth-ranked Bellevue Concordia finished with a 22-10 round of conference play, the Cavs(Neb.) College in the opening round overall record on the season and an broke through with stunning winsof the national championships, 11-7 mark in the CCC. Along the on the road against College ofConcordia trailed for most of the ride to the national championships, Idaho and Eastern Oregon to end agame before a second-half comeback head coach Brad Barbarick earned his stretch of four wins in five games.gave the underdog Cavaliers a 300th career win. The road sweep of C of I and EOU,two-point lead in the final minute. both of whom were nationally rankedWith 19 seconds remaining, the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL at the time, led to a NAIA NationalBulldogs connected an old-fashioned Another year beset with injuries, Player of the Week honor for Caitlynthree-point play to send the Cavs to the Concordia women’s basketball McCutcheon as the junior averagedan 81-78 defeat. team missed the CCC Tournament 23 points and 11 rebounds while Senior Adam Herman, who for the second straight season, shooting a remarkable 81.8 percentfinished with a school record 2,257 though the team will have many from the floor over the weekend.career points, picked up numerous solid pieces in play for a successful The reboot wasn’t enough,postseason accolades, including rebound in 2014-15. however, as Concordia missed out on24 concordia connection

Navy & Whitethe CCC Tournament’s final playoff West finals but not before mustering Concordia closed out the yearspot by a single game. With just three a 29-20 overall record for skipper in the Opening Round of the NAIAseniors on its roster, Concordia will Rob Vance to post the team’s first National Championships wherereturn six of its top eight scorers next back-to-back winning seasons in the Cavs defeated St. Thomas (Fla.)season, including McCutcheon, the more than four decades. University 5-0 but fell to Simpsonteam’s leading scorer who was named A trio of Cavaliers were named (Calif.) University 6-4 in a season-an honorable mention All-CCC to the All-NAIA West team as ending match with Simpsonplayer after averaging 13.9 points and centerfielder Blake Drake, catcher advancing to the championship game9.3 rebounds per game. Ben Talbot and pitcher Harrison of the Concordia-Irvine bracket. McGhee were all lauded for their play Head coach Carrie Kosderka-BASEBALL by the league’s coaches. Farrell’s squad wrapped up the After snagging the NAIA West season with a 34-18 overall recordTournament title as the No. 4 seed SOFTBALL and a 22-6 mark in the CCC, thea year ago, the CU baseball nearly Following a year that saw the Cavs second-best CCC winning percentageput together another miracle run to extend their season to the NAIA in the history of the program.the NAIA National Championships National Championships for justin 2014. With a 16-12 conference the second time in program history,record, the Cavs got the benefit of the Navy & White went out andthe No. 2 seed in the NAIA West one-upped itself in 2014, becomingTournament with tiebreakers over the first team to make nationalCorban University and College of tournament appearances in back-to-Idaho, but missed out on home- back seasons. After a disappointingfield advantage as British Columbia 7-11 start to the season, the Cavscaptured the regular-season title. went on a Living up to its history withthe dramatics, the Cavaliers 26-5 tear to climb into a top-25fell 2-1 against Corban in the national ranking.opener of the double-elimination Led by All-CCC performerstournament but returned with three Taylor Bussey, Taylor Copher,straight wins to stave off an early exit. Cassidy Horner, Meghan LuebbertThe Navy & White ended the seasons and McKenzie Marshall, Concordiaof three competitors with a 4-1 win finished the year trailing regular-over College of Idaho, a 7-6 win over season champion Oregon Tech byMenlo (Calif.) College and a 4-2 win one game but dispatched the Owls inin a rematch against Corban before a 9-8 come-from-behind win in thefacing the top-seeded Thunderbirds. CCC Tournament en route to Outhitting the Canadian club 7 to the CCC postseason title.6 in its home park, the Cavs’ seasonfinally came to a close in the NAIA Summer 2014 25

Navy & WhiteMEN’S & WOMEN’S GOLF After collecting back-to-back both the NAIA Indoor and Outdoor Keeping one of the more CCC Player of the year honors, National Championships.impressive streaks in conference senior Sunny Powers closed out her The CU women placed third at thehistory alive, the Concordia men’s Concordia career as a three-time CCC Championships and cracked theand women’s golf teams, led by NAIA All-American and represented top 30 in the team standings at bothhead coach Ronn Grove, once again the Cavs at nationals with a seventh- NAIA National events.hoisted the Cascade Collegiate place finish. Powers fired a 14-over First-year transfer, Darien Moore,Conference trophies after another 302 over four rounds of play at the provided the bulk of the highlightsstellar year on the links. national championships and will for the team as the junior notched a In addition to its seventh straight leave Concordia with a school record pair of indoor national championshipsCCC crown, the CU men’s team 78.1 strokes per round average over with wins in the shot put and theearned its first ever trip to the NAIA her four-year career. In addition to weight throw before claiming theNational Championships where Heinly and Powers, fellow All-CCC national title in the hammer throwJesse Heinly, Kolton Kyne, Ryan performers included Vizcaino, during the outdoor games. SettingMelnychuk, Josh Vizcaino, and Jess Kyne, and Melnychuk on the men’s three school records along the way,Wingett proved the team’s admission side and Jennifer Gibbons, Kelsey Moore was named NAIA Indoorto the final tournament was long Whiles, and Madison Alamillo for the Performer of the Meet and the CCCoverdue. women’s team. Field Athlete of the Meet. Ranked No. 19 in the country Senior Nate Moses provided thebeforehand, the Concordia quintet, MEN’S & WOMEN’S Cavs its fourth national title with hisled by Heinly, a two-time NAIA TRACK & FIELD second national title in the discusAll-American, claimed an eighth- Adding four more individual throw. Moses cracked the 200-footplace team finish at nationals while national champions to its esteemed barrier several times throughout theplaying at the LPGA Jones Course in year to continue to add to his ownDaytona Beach, Fla. ledger, the Concordia track & school record and place inside the top The Concordia women’s team field teams continued to add to 20 on the U.S. performance list in thealso captured its seventh straight its legacy with a strong 2014 event.conference title but missed out season. The men’s team fell just In all, behind second-year headon the coach, Isaac Frederick, the two teamsnational champ- five points shy from recapturing combined to secure 31 All-CCCionships for the the CCC team title after being honors and 33 All-Americanfirst time edged by Southern Oregon performances. since the University, but went on toteam’s post third-place results atinauguralseason in 2003-04,despite ending theyear ranked No. 20 inthe country.26 concordia connection

Navy & WhiteMAKING THE MOVE FROM NAIA TO NCAA DIVISION II:Ten Questions with Concordia Compliance Officer Amy Dames Smith In preparation for applying to become a member of NCAA DII, Concordia Universityathletics recently hired a compliance officer. To find out what that means, Amy Dames Smith,Concordia’s first full-time compliance officer, recently sat down for a Q & A session andtalked about the challenges of her first year on the job.QUESTION 1: areas (rules education and new QUESTION 5:First off, what does a compliance policies) will be very important as we How massive is the complianceofficer do for an athletics department? transition to NCAA membership, so manual and have you read it cover it has been great to get a jump-start to cover?ANSWER: Compliance officers are the on them this past year. ANSWER: The DII manual is about 250‘go-to’ person for enforcement of, pages – which is shorter than it usedand clarification on, rules from the QUESTION 3: to be a few years ago thanks to somenational governing body of athletics As Concordia’s first full-time of the de-regulation that has recentlyfor a university – typically either compliance officer, what kind of taken place. I haven’t read it cover toNAIA and/or NCAA. Compliance special challenges have there been in cover per se, but close to it. There areofficers are also the lead on approving starting the office from scratch? definitely sections of the manual I goeligibility of all the student-athletes. to more frequently than others – like ANSWER: I think the challenges are the recruiting bylaws.QUESTION 2: similar to what anyone would face QUESTION 6:Talk about your role as Concordia building something from the ground What does it take for getting amoves through the transition to up – being patient and knowing the student-athlete certified to compete?NCAA DII. process will take time. On the flip Are there differences between side, I think a real positive of building freshmen and transfer students?ANSWER: Much of what I have done from the ground up is getting to putat Concordia over the past eight or systems in place to ensure we are Summer 2014so months has involved regular rules doing things the right way since weeducation for the athletics department will be held to a high standard by thestaff and other key offices involved NCAA throughout the membershipwith student-athlete eligibility process. Thankfully, there was a goodon campus, such as admissions foundation already in place beforeand financial aid. I have also been my arrival.involved in the policy writing thatwas part of our application for QUESTION 4:NCAA membership. Both of these What are some things that our athletes, parents, or fans might not know about being a compliance officer? ANSWER: People are often surprised to learn that compliance officers at a lot of NCAA DI schools have law degrees. Having a background in the legal field is definitely beneficial to a compliance position, but isn’t always a requirement – particularly in DII and DIII. 27

Navy & White ANSWER: There are two steps to the give to the highest ranking female eligibility process – initial eligibility in the athletics department – that#COBNNLECET EWIDTHNUSAOVNLYIN!E and continuing eligibility. Initial of Senior Woman Administrator. eligibility is what freshmen and Essentially, this designation ensures Want to learn more about Concordia new transfers go through before there is female representation when University-Portland’s premier athletic being declared eligible to compete. it comes to the decisions being made The Eligibility Center assists in this within the athletics department. programs and extraordinary process and has the final say on if student- athletes? Or just an avid someone is initially eligible or not QUESTION 9: Cavalier sports fan? Check out our (this is the same in both the NAIA How did you get started in the field? and NCAA). Once amateurism and official website academic requirements have been verified, student-athletes must meet WWW.GOCUGO.COM continuing eligibility requirements to stay eligible for competition.  dedicated solely to news around our games, coaching staff, and of QUESTION 7: What major differences are course, our student-athletes. there between NAIA and NCAA compliance? If you need to get your daily or hourly fix on the latest and greatest ANSWER: The amount of on-campus ANSWER: I was a student-athlete at monitoring the NCAA expects University of Portland and had a Cavs sports news, follow us on is more extensive. For example, fantastic experience there. A few Facebook and Twitter! Whether it’s the coaches must log athletically years after graduating from U of P, latest score of a championship game or related activities on a weekly basis. I was offered a coaching position at an in-depth student-athlete interview, The NCAA also expects the lines Linfield College (NCAA DIII) that of communication to be more had a compliance component to it, you’ll be kept informed in real-time. formalized on campus. This is why which made the position full time. I we now have a designated point mainly accepted the position because Facebook: Concordia Cavaliers person for athletics in the registrar’s I wanted to coach, but as the years Twitter: @gocugo office, financial aid, admissions office, went on, I found that I really enjoyed and academic advising which helps the work I got to do with compliance. At a game or a Concordia student- with more efficient and consistent I enjoyed it so much, in fact, that at athlete yourself? Share your communication. a certain point I made the decision experience or photo by adding to transition out of coaching and get QUESTION 8: into compliance full time. Thankfully, #CUPDX or #BLEEDNAVY! Your job at Concordia isn’t solely Concordia has been the perfect place working with compliance. Talk to do that! 28 concordia connection about your other roles in the department. QUESTION 10: What’s the most rewarding part of ANSWER: I oversee academic support your job? for student-athletes, which involves managing study table, a study group ANSWER: Any time I can help for all student-athletes, and being someone. Sometimes it is providing the point person for student-athletes someone an answer, other times it is who need to get connected to other providing education. I really enjoy academic resources on campus. the service aspect that is inherent to a The other part of my position is a compliance position.  designation that all NCAA schools

Nailed to the Door Nailed to the Door provides Concordia staff, faculty, alumni, and students a forum for editorial comment.Confessions of a Concordia Cyborg This past January, I attended “Spark,” a local TED- That first week wasesque event run by the Oregon Educational Technology extraordinary in howConsortium (OETC), where I listened to scholar Amber the community reacted.Case. Case works for ESRI, a software company, who There was no shortage ofhired her after purchasing her Portland-based tech firm. comments about my newShe had recently delivered a popular TED talk, “We are position in the NSA, mixed with inquisitive glaresall cyborgs now,” and so OETC tapped her to speak. and the enthused query, “is that Google Glass?” My Her presentation reviewed her argument that humans students seemed genuinely enthralled when I woreare increasingly becoming “cyborgs.” She referenced them to class, although when I offered the opportunitythe work of inventor Steve Mann, showing a series of to wear them, only a few people were willing to don thephotos of his 1980s work developing cumbersome- spectacles. Part of it was that natural fear of breakinglooking devices appended to his body to perform an expensive device I’m sure, but I also think that therecomputing tasks. From there she traced how the was an apprehension of what Glass can represent:interface of human brain and technological supplements this greater merging of tech and humanity that Casehas only increased, leading to a reality where our spoke about. There is something just different aboutphysical experience is only one part of our daily life. watching that screen light up over someone’s eye, andWe now have extensions of ourselves in the digital then watching that person “disappear” into it.realm, through smartphones and social media. To When I was asked to pen this tract, the topic wasCase, this signaled that we had become fused with supposed to be about tech trends lying ahead. I choseour technology, “cyborgs.” At the time I remember Glass not because of the physical hardware – Stevechuckling at the photos of Mann and was hesitant to Mann crossed that bridge for us – but because Glassaccept Case’s premise. is possibly the most dynamic current representation of And now I talk to my glasses. the steady synthesis of our digital and physical lives. A few weeks after, Spark Google invited me to be a The jury is still out as to whether this is a good thing –“Glass Explorer.” Through generous campus support, I frequently envision the humans from Pixar’s WALL-EI was able to secure a pair of Google Glasses. The as the natural end of this development – but I believeexperience has been equal parts revelatory and this steadily burgeoning connection between the two isfrightening. When I first donned Glass, with its tiny what we should be carefully observing.LED screen sitting just above my field of vision, I didit at home when no one was around. After initiating » Shawn Daley,the program with the phrase “Okay Glass” I began a Assistant Professor of Education, College of Educationdialogue with my eyewear, chirping commands like“Record a Video” and “Take a Note,” which it would Follow Shawn at @ProfDaley andthen do for me. It took awhile before I wore them @CavalierGlass on Twitterin front of my children, who giggled at their dad’sfuturistic visor, but soon I was comfortable enoughto walk around campus. 29

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