Concordia Connection: Winter 2015

ConcCoonrdneication P O R T L A N D, O R E G O N • W I N T E R 2 0 1 5REVOLUTIONARY THINKING

Areformer, leader, and man of faith, Martin Luther is considered a true revolutionary thinker. Trusting in God’s will, he acted with courage and conviction, despite controversy, in order to leave the world a better place. At Concordia, we seek to follow in Martin Luther’s footsteps as revolutionary thinkers, preparing the next generation of courageous servant leaders. We are blessed to have many examples of revolutionary thinkers all around us. In this issue of the ConcordiaConnection magazine, we highlight just a few of them – from professors, like Dr. Matt Wise, who encouragestudents to pursue challenging research to alumna, like Whitney Thomas, who make certain young students atFaubion School next door have adequate food over the weekends through the Concordia Backpack Program. Another such leader was the late Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, the namesake of our annual Leadershipin Education Awards, who passed away in July. I hope you will join us as we honor him on February 3, 2015.We will also be celebrating this year’s honorees Dan and Priscilla Wieden for their outstanding contributionsto education and the arts through Camp Caldera (page 18). We continue to pursue Concordia’s ground-breaking initiative in partnership with Portland PublicSchools and Faubion School: 3 to PhD™ is creating healthier, safer, and more educated communities. Mostrecently, statewide leaders have taken notice and they are joining us (page 6). This work brings hope andhealing to young people and their families who deserve every opportunity to pursue their highest dreams,while Concordia students gain empathy and experience in their chosen vocations. While Martin Luther’s famous quote – “Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me, Amen.” – was adefense of his theological positions, the phrase can certainly be applied to our vision as a Lutheran university.I continue to pray that we all trust in God’s will while pursuing new solutions to the educational and socialchallenges of our day. Thank you for supporting Concordia as we prepare the next generation to do the same. For His Students, Dr. Charles E. Schlimpert President, Concordia University-Portland

2 P O R T L A N D, O R E G O N • W I N T E R 2 0 1 5 Campus Life. With the spotlight on thought-leaders, meet a Concordia professor who is finding new treatments with old medications, the new dean of Health & Human Services who has been in the forefront of research, and a first-ever chief operating officer who is also CEO of an organization that helps orphans in Africa. Local fire captain gives a thumbs-up to the new homeland security simulator. Plus a timely update on 3 to PhDTM and more. 10 The Accidental Revolutionary Read the story of one of the world’s true revolutionary thinkers – Martin Luther – and how his beliefs translate to a Lutheran education. 18 Current Issue. Greetings from Camp Caldera. Learn how a WINTER 2015 revolutionary mix of art, nature, and a supportive community empower Concordia Connection is published twice per year by children who face serious obstacles. Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. 20 Alumni Notes. A knack for numbers helps one PLEASE ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: Concordia Connection Concordia alum make it to the top – and give back to the Concordia University community he loves, Concordia basketball standout turns a love of the game into a love of helping kids, plus the latest 2811 NE Holman Street about life after Concordia straight from alumni themselves. Portland, Oregon 97211 or email: [email protected] Navy & White. Tag along with the Concordia 26 SENIOR EDITOR: Shari Altree men’s basketball team as they travel north to Alaska. Meet the new women’s basketball coach as their promising COPY EDITOR: Todd Duvall season begins. Then get an update on the Cavaliers move from NAIA to NCAA Division II. Plus a recap of all ART DIRECTOR: Christine Dodge fall sports, including several trips to nationals. GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Katrina Dinges 29 Nailed to the Door. Rev. Dr. David Kluth, dean of Concordia’s College of Theology, Arts, & Sciences, PHOTOGRAPHER: Phil Sedgwick shares his thoughts on revolutionary thinking at Concordia and how passion, persistence, and persuasion make it EDITORIAL BOARD: possible.Rev. Dr. Phillip Brandt, Dr. Johnnie Driessner, Jason Dormeyer, Cover Photo: Concordia University-Portland’s Luther Hall during the winter. Matt English, Kelly Hartley, Rev. Dr. David Kluth, Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies, Dr. Joe Mannion, Kevin Matheny, Rev. Dr. Paul Mueller, Rev. Jim Pressnell, Chrissy Purcell, Dr. Sheryl Reinisch, Becky Sprecher, Dr. Sarah Sweitzer, Dr. Michael Thomas, Madeline Turnock, Gary Withers Winter 2015 1

Campus LifeFinding NewTreatmentswith OldMedications For biology professor andimmunology researcher, Dr. RiciHallstrand, less is more. Shereceived her doctorate at UCLAand did post-doctoratal researchat the University of Washington,both large academic institutions.But she feels that ConcordiaUniversity-Portland’s smaller sizeoffers her more opportunities tomentor undergraduate students andcontribute to cutting edge research –something usually not available tostudents until they reach graduate When undergrads get school. “There’s a better sense of research indicates that Chloroquine hands-on research autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit can kill cancer cells – a promising for faculty here,” said Dr. Hallstrand. outcome that warrants additional opportunities, it gives Dr. Hallstrand has made good study. And while she’s not the only them confidence and use of that autonomy by obtaining researcher working with Chloroquine,real world experience. funding for two molecular biology she says her efforts are “part of a larger labs dedicated to student and faculty conversation to explore how to use » Dr. Rici Hallstrand, research in tissue culture. existing, affordable drugs in new ways.” Professor of Biology In her research, Dr. Hallstrand Dr. Hallstrand looks forward focuses on exposing human to creating more undergraduate leukemia cells to Chloroquine, research opportunities for students a long-overlooked malaria drug at Concordia. “When undergrads get developed in 1934. Since its patent hands-on research opportunities at has expired, cost isn’t a barrier this level, it gives them confidence and to expanding its use. Her initial real world experience,” she said.  »JUNE 7, 2014 « JUNE 27, 2014Blake Drake was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals That first time with no training wheels?in the 18th round of the Major League Baseball draft Happened all week here at Concordia with on June 7, 2014. He played through the summer for Bike First making a difference in the lives ofthe Johnson City Cardinals, a rookie league baseball kids with disabilities. Bike First’s co-founder, business manager, and floor supervisor are team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals. all CU alums! 2 concordia connection

Campus LifeShaping Concordia’s Heart, where she developed strategies thatSpirit, and Soul changed the landscape. Under her leadership, PSU saw the greatest For Concordia’s new Chief Ms. Meneses brings outstanding increase in minority enrollment inOperating Officer Jilma Meneses, qualifications and experience to history. In 2014, for example, morerevolution in academic practice her new role, including 14 years than 40 percent of the freshmancomes from inside. “I envision in higher education and expertise class at PSU are students of color.Concordia University as an in operations, executive, legal, and Prior to that she served as directorecosystem that produces vibrant, policy development. of risk management and directorcommitted, servant leaders,” said Most recently, she served as of affirmative action and equalMeneses. “People who excel in their chief diversity officer at Portland opportunity at OHSU, and asfields of study are models for others, civil rights director at TriMet. Sheare tomorrow’s talent, and shape the State University, has a track record of developinghuman heart, spirit, and soul.” and implementing progressive practices that take an institution to a new level. In addition to her work in higher education, Ms. Meneses is also founder and CEO of Our Family In Africa, an organization that provides loving homes, education, and support to orphans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in central Africa. Her role, here, goes well beyond leadership, as Ms. Meneses adopted her daughter – now 19 – from the DRC. She has made multiple trips to the DRC, and says there is great need: “I feel a sense of responsibility. I feel the world has turned its back on Congo. I am committed to serving; I won’t turn my back. The work needs to be done.” Ms. Meneses received her Juris doctor from Lewis & Clark Law School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley.  JULY 11, 2014 « AUGUST 9, 2014 After sending in an official application to the In a tribute to Janice Scroggins, Concordia NCAA national office in February, the University hosted the first-ever CampusCavaliers received the good news thatthe school has been accepted into the Blues Fest on the campus green. NCAA membership process. Winter 2015 3

Campus LifeHomeland Security Program HelpsLocal Firefighter Become Captain Coby Robinett had been in fire information on a project, use it disasters first-hand, gaining criticalservice for nearly five years when 9/11 to make an informed, qualitative leadership skills. “It’s almost like livehappened – and everything changed. evaluation, and generate a measurable action,” says Robinett. “Your heart“Federal mandates started to trickle quantitative assessment of risk in starts beating faster, your pulse ratedown to the local level,” he says, “and order to inform decision making.” goes up. That’s what it feels like to bethat brought homeland security to Robinett took the information in a live emergency, making criticalthe forefront. Before long, we started he learned in class and developed decisions.”to see parallel missions emerge between a detailed risk assessment for his Thousands of different scenarioslocal emergency services and national fire station. His fire chief was so can be programmed into thehomeland security efforts.” While many impressed that Robinett was then simulator – everything from floods,of his colleagues pursued degrees in commissioned to create a risk tornadoes, earthquakes, and forestfire education, Robinett opted for a assessment for each fire station fires to chemical spills, planedegree in homeland security from in Vancouver, Washington. In the crashes, school shootings, and trainConcordia University-Portland. process, he was promoted to Captain derailments. According to Program – a rank he proudly holds today. Director Scott Winegar, “It’s veryTHE IDEAL DEGREE FOR CAREER immersive, very engaging. It forces STATE-OF-THE-ART SIMULATOR a person to think the same way theyADVANCEMENT would in an actual emergency. And If you’re already a first responder, TAKES DEGREE TO THE NEXT LEVEL that’s something you can’t get outConcordia’s bachelor’s degree in The centerpiece of Concordia’s of a book or a table-top exercise.”homeland security and emergency homeland security program is a Robinett sums it up best, saying, “Thepreparedness can be a key step in 43' x 10' state-of-the-art simulator – simulator helps you prepare for thecareer advancement. In Robinett’s the most advanced of its kind in the unexpected.”case, it started with his risk assessment country – that enables students toclass. “Hands down, risk assessment experience security threats andhas been the most pivotal class forme. It taught me how to gather AUGUST 18, 2014 « AUGUST 22, 2014 Concordia opened the Columbia The “Navy Never Fades” crew, over River Campus – home to Concordia half of which are Concordia University- Portland alums and staff, ran their Online Education, as well as Homeland Security and their state-of-the- sixth Hood-to-Coast marathon. art simulation lab – just off Airport Way.4 concordia connection

Campus Life FROM CLASSROOM LEARNING TO New CHHS Dean has Done Her Research ON-THE-JOB APPLICATION According to Robinett, “The How does the College of Health real results for people experiencing Concordia homeland security & Human Services (CHHS) expand acute or chronic pain has been program teaches you how to its reputation and attract more phenomenal. It’s an experience of a make decisions with integrity in students? According to its new dean, lifetime for a researcher,” she said. complex situations, despite many Dr. Sarah M. Sweitzer, the answer Dr. Sweitzer has also used variables at play – ethical, moral, lies in research. “Research attracts her expertise in service to her and legal. This isn’t an easy task.” students and the community,” she community, working as a consultant By combining relevant coursework says. “It keeps them engaged in their for the South Carolina Childhood with an in-the-field internship and education. Research experiences Obesity Taskforce and by developing simulator training, students gain make our students competitive in scientific curricula for elementary the sought-after skills employers the job market and for graduate and schools. She intends to further are looking for. In Robinett’s case, professional schools. That’s what will her child-focused service through that meant a promotion. “The build our reputation.” Concordia’s partnership with Concordia homeland security Dr. Sweitzer comes to Concordia Faubion School and 3 to PhD™ degree works great with our Captain from the Presbyterian College initiative. “By creating a community Step program. For me, it met the School of Pharmacy in Clinton, health and wellness center at the educational requirements for my South Carolina, where she initially school, it benefits not only the promotion to the next level. The served as a director of research. children and their families, but it program parallels nicely with She established the college’s office will also give CHHS students service emergency services and offers a truly of research, bringing in research opportunities and real-world work unique perspective.” grants, new faculty, and a variety of experience,” explained Dr. Sweitzer.  infrastructure improvements. Between the courses taught by Dr. Sweitzer received her PhD in active and retired police and fire pharmacology and toxicology from commanders, military leaders, and Dartmouth Medical School and federal agents, realistic simulator completed a post-doctoral fellowship training where students practice at Stanford University School of and prepare for the unexpected, Medicine. and a curriculum that stresses Her research includes developing critical thinking and ethical decision new medications for the treatment making, Concordia’s degree in of chronic pain. Some of her work homeland security and emergency has advanced to human trials, preparedness is another example introducing a new platform in the of the school’s forward thinking, treatment and understanding of pain. offering a degree that’s both relevant “Having the opportunity to bring and necessary in the 21st century.  my research to human trials and seeTo learn more about Concordia’s degreein Homeland Security please visit:www.concordiahomelandsecurity.com »SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 OCTOBER 27, 2014Clarence Dunnaville, Jr., a well-known attorney, civil rights Garry Golden, a professionally trained Futurist veteran, legal reformer, author, and activist for justice – who writes, speaks, and consults on issues and father to Concordia University trustee Chris Dunnaville shaping business and society in the 21st century visited campus to discuss how we create a culture of – came to campus to speak about his experiences with the learning through creative thinking and the arts.Civil Rights Movement. “We’ve come a long way, baby, but Winter 2015 5 we still have a long way to go.”

Campus LifeL to R: Concordia Foundation Chief Development Officer, Kevin Matheny; Portland Family of Funds and United Fund Advisors Ex Officio Chair and Concordia Trustee, Carl Talton;Concordia Chief Strategic Relations Officer, Gary Withers; City of Portland Mayor, Charlie Hales; Faubion School Principal, LaShawn Lee;Faubion School Vice Principal,Jennifer McCalley; Faubion School parent and community member, Kimberley Dixon; Concordia College of Education Dean, Dr. Sheryl Reinisch; Concordia Senior, FaubionSchool student teacher, Erica Chaney; Faubion 8th Grade Student, Arell Dixon; Concordia College of Health & Human Services Dean, Dr. Sarah Sweitzer.3 to PhD™ Earns Support of Statewide Leaders If ever Concordia University- 3 to PhD continues to make working to raise Concordia’s $15.51Portland had a collective, campus- significant progress. Concordia’s million toward the shared facility.wide opportunity to demonstrate its Council of Trustees approved Meanwhile, local, state, and regionalmission of developing transformational the financial plan and timeline leaders are taking notice of 3 to PhD’sleaders, 3 to PhD™ is it. to co-build CU’s College of efforts to create a safer, healthier, and More than 300 CU students Education with Pre-K – 8 Faubion more educated community.engage every year with 520 Faubion School, anticipated to open fall Dr. Nancy Golden, the State ofSchool students as tutors, mentors, 2017. Development of curriculum Oregon’s chief education officer, “wasreading coaches, and more. The result design, architectural schematics, impressed by the innovative approachis a “win-win” for students, helping and fundraising are all currently to partnering to inspire learningCU graduates become well-prepared underway. A capital campaign across the education continuum.” She21st century educators and helping cabinet, led by Concordia Trustee called it a “truly exemplary model ofFaubion students improve their Rick Dillon and his wife Robyn, are vision and partnership.”educational outcomes and pursuetheir highest dreams. »OCTOBER 31, 2014 NOVEMBER 3, 2014 Concordia students, faculty, and staff hosted Halloween- Oregon’s Chief Education Officer Dr. Nancy in-the-Halls, an annual trick-or-treat event for Golden visited campus to learn about 3 to PhD and said it was truly an exemplary neighborhood children and families that takes place model of vision and partnership. in our residence halls, offering local children a warm, safe place to go “trick-or-treating.”6 concordia connection

Campus Life Portland Mayor Charlie Hales public-private partnerships. It’s the our incredible community partners,also endorsed the effort, awarding sort of model that can, and should, including Portland Public Schools,$100K out of the City of Portland’s be replicated.” Faubion School, and Trillium Familyfall supplemental budget to the 3 to 3 to PhD is only possible thanks to Services. Join the effort and learnPhD initiative, saying, “This is an the tremendous work of Concordia more at www.3toPhD.com. excellent model, because it relies on faculty, staff, students, donors, and »NOVEMBER 9, 2014 NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Mr. Klaus Botzet, 2012’s Nobel Peace Combining athletes’ passion for sport and Laureate, came to campus to give a fellowship, Concordia University’s Fellowship of presentation and answer questions Christian Athletes hosted “Fields of Faith” – an from both students and faculty.event for athletes across the country to come Winter 2015 together and share their faith. 7

Campus Life first year of law school. So three years of Concordia University-Portland and three years of Concordia University School of Law equals what is typically a seven year degree. According to the dean of CTAS, Dr. David Kluth, “Our 3+3 program is an exciting educational opportunity for driven students with an interest in law – a dynamic profession that can lead to many different career paths.”Introducing 3+3: An Innovative SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY IN A NUTSHELLProgram that CombinesUndergrad and Law School BY COMPLETING AN UNDER-Degrees Into Just Six Years GRADUATE DEGREE AND A JURIS For many undergrads considering for three years, fulfilling all of thea career in law, the thought of seven requirements necessary to graduate DOCTORATE DEGREE IN SIX YEARS,years of education – and the cost that with a bachelor’s degree from thegoes with it – can seem daunting. College of Theology, Arts, & Sciences STUDENTS WILL SAVE ON TUITION,Concordia University’s new 3+3 (CTAS). Then, instead of spendingprogram makes it possible to simplify a fourth year in Portland, students BOOKS, HOUSING, AND OTHERand streamline, allowing students to move on to Concordia Universityearn their four year undergraduate School of Law in Boise, Idaho, to LIVING EXPENSES AND START THEIRdegree and go on to complete law begin a fast track towards a lawschool in just six years, instead of the degree. The first year of law school CAREERS A YEAR SOONER.usual seven. works double-duty, serving as both the last year of undergraduate study THE FINE PRINT3+3 = BETTER THAN 7 (fulfilling all elective credits) and the Currently, this innovative plan In a nutshell, here’s how the is approved for students majoringprogram works. Students can attend in history, humanities, English,Concordia University-Portland psychology, and theology. The program is primarily geared towards high school seniors who have a strong vocational sense that they want to move on to law school. So students interested in becoming a lawyer and taking advantage of the 3+3 program must notify their advisor as early as possible in their freshman year. To qualify for Concordia University School of Law, students in the program will need to maintain a high academic standing and score well on the LSAT.  NOVEMBER 15, 2014 « DECEMBER 2, 2014 Portland Mayor Charlie Hales declared 3 Concordia University hosts a number of to PhD™ among the City’s priority efforts events over the holiday season and an annual to expand opportunity to all Portlanders and awarded $100,000 of the City’s fall supplemental budget favorite is the community Christmas Tree to support the early childhood efforts of 3 to PhD.™ Lighting, which celebrated its fifth year.8 concordia connection

Calling all Alumni! Join us for an...Anniversary Celebration! SEPTEMBER 11 – 13, 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church & School celebrates its 125th Anniversary andPortland Lutheran School & Concordia University celebrate their 110th Anniversary Mark Your Calendars! FRIDAY 9/11, OPENING DAY: Take a tour of each campus, and enjoy musical performances, special guests, and a walk-through history display. SATURDAY 9/12, LUTHER LAP FUN RUN & WALK: From Trinity to Concordia, and then head over to the Concordia Ale House for more fun. SUNDAY 9/13, SERVICE: Trinity will host speakers and an alumni choir performance under the direction of Dick Wrye, retired music teacher, followed by a potluck-style fellowship picnic. Want to Get Involved? JOIN THE CHOIR AND COME SING WITH US! Contact Dick Wrye at [email protected]. HELP REBUILD THE PAST BY LOANING US YOUR MEMENTOS! Do you have letterman jackets, choir records, trophies, uniforms, newspaper clippings, or anything else from your Tiger, Blue Jay, and Cavalier days that you would like to loan to the history display? Contact Becky Sprecher, Concordia’s Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement at 503-493-6454, or [email protected] Blue Jay Hall of FameYou may be a PLS Blue Jay, a LuHi Blue Jay, or a Concordia Blue Jay, but you are Nomination Details:a Blue Jay none-the-less. Help nominate a Blue Jay for the Inaugural Blue JayHall of Fame, held at the Portland Lutheran School’s Benefit Dinner & Auction The nomination deadline is February 15, 2015. Contacton March 14, 2015. Contact PLS for limited reserved tickets. All funds from the Rev. Dr. Tom Wolbrecht at [email protected] event will go towards the Blue Jay Fund for student financial aid. Auction Details: Please contact Principal and CU alumnus Kara Kaufman at [email protected] for more information.

Feature StoryThe arcecvidoABOelUuTnAtMtAiNao, HISlnPAAaSSTSOIOrRNY, y: AND HOW HIS BELIEFS TRANSLATE TO A LUTHERAN EDUCATION He has been called everything from a fearful philosopher and spiritual genius to convicted heretic. In Mansfield, Saxony (Germany), where he grew up, his family name was Luder. Today, however, we know him better as Martin Luther – a friar, preacher, Roman Catholic priest, professor of theology, and key figure in what came to be known as the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s. And his “revolution,” nearly 500 years ago, still reverberates in the Concordia University-Portland of today.10 concordia connection

Feature StoryA MAN ON A MISSION When it came to religion, Martin Luther was a On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a sheetuniversity man. After earning both a bachelor’s and of paper with 95 theses to the university’s chapel. Hismaster’s degree in just four years, he entered a monastery “Ninety-Five Theses on the Power and Efficacy ofin a struggle to find peace with God. Despite fasting, Indulgences” were propositions, written in Latin, that hespending long hours in prayer, repeated confessions, and wished to discuss in an open debate – a common custom: going on pilgrimages, Luther realized that the more he of the day. With the advent of the printing press – a tried to come closer to God, the more aware he became technology Luther embraced – copies of the “Ninety-Five of his sins. He found himself powerless to close the gap Theses” quickly spread across Germany. Within a fewbetween his sins and God’s holiness. weeks, they were read throughout Europe. To help ease Luther’s Luther believed it wasstruggle, the head of the not only acceptable butmonastery ordered him imperative to question,to return to college and challenge, and evaluatecomplete the required the status quo – aneducation in order to essential component tobecome a professor at his “Ninety-Five Theses.”the university. Within This was just one oftwo years, Luther earned Luther’s “revolutionary”two additional bachelor’s thoughts. Contrarydegrees, including one in to prevailing thought,Biblical studies. Already an Luther believed inordained priest, in 1512 embracing science, inhe added a doctorate of leveraging technologytheology to his impressive for good, and in sharinglist of educational the gifts God has givenaccomplishments and you. He also believedbecame a professor of education should betheology. available to all, not justCHALLENGING THE the privileged.CHURCH Not surprisingly, the authorities of church In 1517, Pope Leo X and state demandedsent Johann Tetzel, that Luther recant –Dominican friar, to Germany to sell indulgences in order which he refused to do, ultimately escalating to histo raise money to rebuild St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. excommunication from the Roman Catholic Church.Tetzel was quoted as saying, “As soon as the coin in Martin Luther’s revolutionary thinking and questioningthe coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs.” This pushed for reform within the Roman Catholic Church,practice of “buying your way to heaven” incensed Luther, an accidental revolution that birthed the Lutherancausing him to challenge certain practices of the Roman movement.Catholic Church. Winter 2015 11

Feature Story’Luther s aifdoLeuuatsnhdebraeactnoiomendeufcaotrion the Luther often referred to the Bible as the “cradle of wrestle with complex dichotomies across culturalChrist” and saw a liberal arts education as one of the divides. It provides the analytical foundation necessary to“hands that rocks the cradle.” To appreciate fully Luther’s succeed in today’s global environment. And it fosters theviews on education, it’s important to first understand development of the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.two key concepts: vocation and the theology of the two Here, students are expected, encouraged, andkingdoms. Vocation is God’s calling in one’s life. He calls empowered to discern God’s calling in their lives,us to serve Him in a variety of roles. In fact, a person can ultimately leading them to their passion. Students arehave more than one vocation at the same time. Luther, for required to ask hard questions, dig deep, and thinkexample, was a husband, father, educator, and theologian. with purpose – always with an eye on contributing toAs for the two kingdoms, Luther believed that the earthly the communities they serve. By learning to question, tokingdom – or God’s left hand – is our place of service – think critically, to seek new solutions, and to risk failure,the place where we live out our vocation. The heavenly Concordia students become well-rounded citizens,kingdom or God’s right hand is where believers live out thoughtful stewards, and responsible leaders.their new life in Christ through faith. For Luther, a Concordia University-Portland was founded as ameaningful approach to education would equip students Lutheran institution of education in 1905. While timesto participate vocationally in society, serving in both have changed and ideas have come and gone, the Concordiakingdoms. of today shares the same Lutheran educational values as the Concordia ministry and teaching college of 1905. ReadTHE BENEFITS OF A LUTHERAN EDUCATION on to discover how Luther’s theories on education are put into practice at Concordia University every day. So what, exactly, does a Lutheran education mean andhow does it benefit our students? At Concordia University-Portland, we believe that Godcalls everyone. He confronts you. He creates passion. Heorganizes your very DNA to be the person He’s called youto be. God uses those around us – parents, professors,mentors, and friends – to help us discern His calling inour lives. Students learn to shine a light inward to find outwho God made them to be, then shine that light outwardin service for the good of others. A Lutheran education encourages the inquisitive andcurious mind, helping students learn to incorporatenew knowledge, cultivate independent thoughts, and12 concordia connection

Feature Story Learning moments that the teachings of Christ were no longer simple. Are some actions unforgivable? How can God- to question fearing Christians bring harm to others out of a sense of righteousness? Can truth be dishonest? Why should you“IF THE WORLD IS GOD’S CREATION, love an enemy? These questions propelled her into places such as THEN THERE SHOULD BE NO INHIBITION Bosnia and Northern Ireland where religion was used to justify and perpetuate violence, oppression, and even TO THE PURSUIT OF INQUIRY ABOUT THIS rape. Dr. Murphy was especially interested to learn from Bosnian Muslim women who had been ethnically cleansed CREATION, NO MATTER WHAT THE SUBJECT.” during the war. Was it possible to “transcend” atrocity and reclaim their lives? Perhaps hoping for a “happy ending,” – MARTIN LUTHER she realized through their stories that moving forward after violation is not an easy or linear process. While it At the time Luther took on the Roman Catholic may not be possible to recover what is lost, healing in Church, it was the most powerful organization in the small and subtle ways can still occur. world. Yet he had the courage to ask questions about Most recently, Dr. Murphy had the opportunity many of the Church’s most fundamental teachings. to teach in Istanbul. Through her efforts at Sabanci Years ago, Dr. Teri Murphy, a professor in the master of University and at the Istanbul Policy Center, she was arts in international development program at Concordia, able to offer government policy insight and develop decided to look at the core of her faith. Raised inside diplomatic training programs for Turkey’s Ministry of doctrine and ritual, she wanted to explore Christ’s simple Foreign Affairs. Even though the struggles she works teachings on love, forgiveness, and reconciliation more within are complex, her message has remained simple: intentionally. What she found out, however, was that the “Conflict is inevitable, but it does not need to be harmful simplest commands were often the most difficult to follow. or destructive. It is not that we have conflict; it is how we Dr. Murphy has long wrestled with the discomfort conflict that ultimately shapes whether it will be life- of binaries – yes or no, black or white, in or out. changing. Conflict usually signals something important Throughout her life, she had witnessed and experienced for us to listen to. When we allow conflict to become harsh judgment and division as a result of beliefs. By our friend, it can be a source of rich opportunity and her late 30s, Dr. Murphy knew she wanted to build transformation in our lives.” bridges between polarities and help people find ways to discover acceptance, forgiveness, and re-connection. For these reasons, she committed her life to the vocation of peacebuilding. For many years, she worked in post-Apartheid South Africa, motivated to learn about social reconciliation. She sat with people who had been tortured. She sat with people who had done the torturing. It was in these Winter 2015 13

Feature Story “IT'S OUR LORD GOD WHO CREATED ALL THINGS AND THEY ARE GOOD. WHEREFORE IT'S PERMISSIBLE TO USE MEDICINE, FOR IT IS A CREATURE OF GOD.”Embracing science – MARTIN LUTHER Luther believed the world was beginning a new age undergrad changed my life, and I want to share that by that would not only bring religious reform, but a new giving similar opportunities to Concordia students.” To appreciation for nature and science, as well. Unlike most that end, Dr. Wise led a group of Concordia students to people of his day, he was very open to scientific advances the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, of the age. Even though he vehemently disagreed with Washington over the summer to observe and analyze Copernicus’ theory that the earth revolved around the aerosol particles created in the laboratory. This highly sun, Luther argued for the right to permit Copernicus to specialized research helped explain what effect these present, print, and distribute his theories. particles have on the atmosphere. Dr. Matthew Wise, a Concordia University College of Dr. Wise’s philosophy is simple: “In order to really Theology, Arts, & Sciences professor, describes himself as teach someone science, you really have to have them a “chemistry hippie who embraces all things scientific.” do science.” For Ryan Caylor, a Concordia University Recently, he has been researching cloud formation sophomore, that came in the form of hands-on mechanisms and secondary organic aerosol particles, atmospheric research. “With research like this,” says producing data that researchers can utilize for climate Caylor, “you’re not reading the textbook, you’re writing models – models which drive today’s conversation on the textbook. It’s education translated into problem- environmental policy. solving.” One of the benefits of performing research at His goal is to give students access to serious, this level is that it may well end up in a peer-reviewed graduate-level research – something rare for small, journal. “It would be pretty incredible to have something private universities. “Opportunities to do research as an published with my name on it,” notes Caylor, “especially as an undergrad.”14 concordia connection

Feature StoryLeveraging technology “For me,” Docken continues, “technology is just one more tool in the toolbox of a dynamic teacher. for good Technology won’t solve all problems, but it can greatly enhance learning – especially for kids who need“PRINTING WAS GOD’S extra support or an extra challenge.” The educational HIGHEST ACT OF GRACE.” technology class she teaches is hands-on and practical. “It’s definitely not a theory class,” she says. “One way I – MARTIN LUTHER have used technology in the classroom is to create QR code scavenger hunts, where students can scan QR codes In an era when most people, including many in the that take them to a video, song, website, or activity – Church, believed that the printing press was a tool of allowing them to access content in a different form. the devil, Martin Luther embraced this technology. His Finding new ways to integrate technology keeps kids translation of the Bible from Latin into German – the excited and engaged with new learning.” language of the common people – is still heralded today One of the elements Docken enjoys most about her as one of most significant achievements of medieval time as a Concordia student is the personal connection Europe. By printing copies, he was able to have the Bible to the professors and other students in her cohort. distributed throughout Germany. The technology of the “Concordia forces you to be reflective as a learner, printing press was also responsible for helping to print pushing you to think differently. Technology can enhance and distribute Luther’s “Ninety-Five Theses” – the reflective element, especially when it allows for much like the way news spreads today via collaboration among students and teachers.” When asked social media. Printing his “Sermon on Indulgences and Grace” – a pamphlet about incorporating and embracing technology written specifically to an audience of in the classroom, Docken’s words of advice ordinary citizens – may have been the could easily be something Luther might catalyst of the Reformation. Luther have told people in the 1500s: “Don’t truly understood the power of sharing be scared by it; technology can be information. motivating.” The same can be said of Elizabeth Docken, Concordia doctorate of education (EdD) graduate student and part-time professor of educational technology. Docken has been a teacher for twelve years and considers herself a life-long learner. She is currently enrolled in Concordia’s inaugural, on-campus, EdD program and loves how it emphasizes thinking in new ways. “The focus of my EdD program is transformational leadership. To be transformational, you must think in non-traditional ways and be willing to take risks that are counter to what’s always been done.” Winter 2015 15

Feature Story Sharing the gifts Martin Luther was among the first to foster the concept of “vocation” – or a calling from God that represents His you have action in our lives. During a time when the Church taught that access to heaven required human effort, Martin“WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF CHRIST HIMSELF WITH Luther believed that everyone was born with an innerALL THE ANGELS WERE VISIBLY TO DESCEND, AND calling from God. “Faith alone justifies us, not works,”COMMAND YOU IN YOUR HOME TO SWEEP YOUR he said. Rich or poor, everyone could recognize God’sHOUSE AND WASH THE PANS AND KETTLES? HOW calling and improve the lives of ordinary people in theHAPPY YOU WOULD FEEL, AND WOULD NOT KNOW community. If you’re a farmer, be the hands of Christ byHOW TO ACT FOR JOY, NOT FOR THE WORK’S providing extra food to people going hungry. If you’reSAKE, BUT THAT YOU KNEW THAT THEREBY YOU a seamstress, be the hands of Christ by making an extraWERE SERVING HIM, WHO IS GREATER THAN blanket for a family that has none.HEAVEN AND EARTH...” – MARTIN LUTHER Luther’s idea of living out God’s calling to serve others hit home with Concordia nursing alumna Whitney Thomas ’14 and seven of her classmates. During a class-led needs assessment at nearby Faubion School, the group learned that “food security” – knowing where your next meal is coming from – is a major issue for these16 concordia connection

Feature Story children. “Nursing serves as a connector,” said Thomas. The Library of Congress in Washington D.C. is a “Nurses identify needs, then connect people who need treasure trove of “primary sources” – original items that help with people who have resources.” have survived from the past, such as letters, photographs, Working in conjunction with Marilyn Mauch, founder manuscripts, and other printed materials. Thanks to a of the Northeast Backpack Lunch Program, Thomas and grant secured by Concordia Assistant Professor Shawn her team devised a system to ensure that Faubion students Daley, classroom teachers in Oregon and Washington who might otherwise go hungry could take a backpack can attend a series of workshops at Concordia to receive home on Friday that included two weekend lunches. With training on how to best use these national treasures. this, the Concordia Backpack Lunch Program was born. Once their training is complete, teachers will be able This student-led service organization raises money, to provide their students with a first-hand view of history. solicits donations, and coordinates with area churches A pioneer woman’s diary. Posters from the presidential and businesses with the basic goal of making certain kids election of 1900. A series of letters between a young soldier don’t go hungry when they’re away from school. fighting in France during World War I and his high school sweetheart back home. Photos showing life during the Education Great Depression. These materials engage critical thinking skills and give students a sense of what it was like to live for all in a previous era. Instead of reading about an election in a textbook, for example, students can read newspaper“WHEN SCHOOLS FLOURISH, accounts of the day, view photographs of the candidates ALL FLOURISH.” – MARTIN LUTHER debating, and review political cartoons to get a sense of what the public was thinking. It’s ideas like these that have Martin Luther was at the forefront of those who helped establish Concordia as a leader in education. realized the need for change in education, an urgent Luther was a man of many vocations and many problem in the sixteenth century. At that time, the callings. Educator. Religious reformer. Innovator. Husband. concept of the school system didn’t exist, and teaching Father. Many of the ideas he initiated in the 1500s are was often limited to the children – usually boys – of alive and thriving today at Concordia University-Portland. wealthy merchants and city rulers. Via a letter entitled We believe that a Lutheran education is about much more “To the Councilmen of All Cities in Germany That than just preparing for a successful career. It’s also about They Establish and Maintain Christian Schools,” Luther helping you discover who God made you to be, what He proposed that the state had a moral duty to promote the has in store for you, and how you can share your gifts kingdom of God and a Godly society through proper with the community. Plus the knowledge that it’s expected education for all. for you to question the status quo and do things a little Today at Concordia, a recent grant ensures that teachers differently. In the finest Lutheran tradition, the Concordia from throughout the Northwest will soon have access of today is a place for innovative thinking, critical to a previously off-limits source for history materials. thinking…and revolutionary thinking.  A special thank you to Rev. Dr. Phillip Brandt, Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies, Rev. Dr. Paul Mueller, Rev. Jim Pressnell, and Dr. Michael Thomas THANK YOUfor their input and guidance on this important article. Winter 2015 17

Current Issuesgreetings from camp calderaNature, Nurture, and a Commitment to Helping Young People Through Artphoto courtesy of Camp Caldera: Caldera campers with Papa Bear, Dan Wieden I want nothing more in life than to see the youth ‘at risk of us failing them’Since 1996, Caldera – a camp set MEET TRISTAN. CAMP NAME: get a chance to see what I saw when it amid the high desert foothills in felt like my back was against the wall.eastern Oregon – has provided an RICK JAMES If I hadn’t been at Caldera thoseinnovative palette of arts education “My first time hearing about summers, I would have been nothingand mentoring to underserved youth Caldera was at school in front of all but a menace to society. I never had theacross Oregon. At Caldera, individual my peers – basically the whole urban urge to get up and get a job or evenstrengths – rather than weaknesses – population of Northeast Portland. pay bills. I thought that because ofare emphasized. Campers learn to Nobody seemed interested, but I sure the hand I was dealt, the only optionexplore and cultivate their talents in an was. The only thing I can remember was to hustle, get rich or die trying.environment that puts good behavior from the presentation was Blue Lake What Caldera did for me was showand positive peer relationships first. and horses. I was hooked! Around me that when you are dealt a bad hand,Along the way, campers acquire the that time, it seems like life went you simply ‘go fish,’ as if you are playingskills necessary to become leaders in down the drain for me. The only the card game. Just keep trying andtheir own communities. And even time I could escape my reality was make the cards work for you – whichthough time at Caldera inevitably ends, when Shadow came to school in the I did. Caldera kidnapped my ‘streetthe experience is designed to continue summer to pick us up and take us smarts’ and in return gave me an idea –well beyond camp. Counselors and away to this magical place where we an idea of how to do things differently.mentors continue working with each were not subjected to politics, drugs, For me, different is success, differentCaldera student from age 11 through or any other aspect of the concrete is being the real me, without a mask,early adulthood, making sure someone jungle. As soon as we passed through different is trying new things, differentwho cares is always close-by. those gates, we were living life in its is being ‘Rick James’ and leaving Tristan So, does this unique mix of art, most natural state. I had never seen in the city.”nature, and a supportive community anything like it, nor had my peersreally empower children who face from back in the city. To this day, I TURNING A CREATIVE VISIONserious obstacles? feel bad that I couldn’t take all of my friends to Caldera with me. Those INTO AN EMPOWERING CAMP same friends are now in jail, heading For more than 30 years, Portland- to jail or waiting to challenge a bullet. based ad agency Wieden + Kennedy has been synonymous with some of the country’s most creative, daring, and memorable advertising – from NIKE’s mantra “Just Do It” to the Old Spice Man who quickly became part of the cultural lexicon. Dan Wieden, co-founder, president, and creative director, describes his secret to success as a mix of “chaos and energy and passion.” These days, Wieden’s love of the arts extends well beyond the advertising world. Along with his wife Priscilla, the Wiedens are responsible for Caldera – a non-profit camp devoted18 concordia connection

Current Issuesto changing the lives of at-risk youth five Portland and six rural Oregon volunteering at the camp to ensurethrough the power of art, the experience middle schools. The students’ common other young people have the sameof nature, and the support of adults denominator is poverty. According to experience they had.who care, all in a rustic camp setting. Caldera’s most recent annual report Today, thanks to the determinedIn addition to the campers, artists from 2012, 80 percent of the students and continual work of the Wiedens,from all over the world spend month- are on free or reduced lunch programs Caldera’s innovative art andlong residencies at the camp. These and live in households supporting environmental programs haveartists work directly with the campers an average of five people on less than provided more than a thousandand share their work with the local $35,000 a year. In addition, students young people with the support theyarea community. struggle with issues ranging from need to move forward with creativity family breakdown, violence and and confidence, striving to reach aTHE NEED TO CREATE substance abuse to gang issues and a better tomorrow. Caldera’s mission is Caldera was founded by Wieden lack of encouragement and positive to be a catalyst for the transformationin 1996 as a summer camp in the role models. of underserved youth throughmountains of eastern Oregon near   innovative, year-round art andSisters. The idea was to bring kids with environmental programs – a missionlimited opportunities, both from the ONCE A CAMPER, ALWAYS A CAMPER Dan (known lovingly at camp ascity and the country, together to make One-hundred percent of Caldera “Papa Bear”) and Priscilla Wiedenart. The idea has been thriving ever eighth graders transition successfully (“Moon Flower”) have taken to heart.since. Caldera provides education in to high school, and about 90 percent It is for this reason that Concordiaa variety of art disciplines, including of Caldera twelfth graders either University has chosen to honor Danpainting, drawing, fiber arts, design, graduate or attain their high school and Priscilla Wieden as the recipientsphotography, filmmaking, writing, equivalency diplomas. Caldera students of this year’s Gov. Victor Atiyehspoken word, hip-hop dance, are in college, skill training programs, Leadership in Education Awards. traditional West African drumming, and careers. They are dedicating theirand sound production. Kids who said lives to helping others, with manythey couldn’t draw found out theywere artists. Students who were at CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY’S FOURTH ANNUALrisk of dropping out stayed in school,graduated, won college scholarships, Governor Victor Atiyeh Leadership in Education Awardand came back to work at Caldera.The artists who worked with the kids presented by HotChalk, Inc.found the experience made thembetter artists, and were invited back PHOTO BY ART STREIBERduring the winter to work on theirown projects. And because art isn’t HONOREES KEYNOTE SPEAKERjust for summer, Caldera startedworking with students year-round, DAN & PRISCILLA WIEDEN VIOLA DAVISexpanding activities into schoolsthroughout Portland and Central ART & CREATIVITY ADVOCATES ACTRESS & HUNGER ADVOCATEOregon. February 3, 2015 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Portland Art MuseumTHE OPPORTUNITY TO BE BECOME A SPONSOR / PURCHASE TICKETS / MORE INFO:CREATIVE – AND SUPPORTED Caldera provides direct service WWW.CU-PORTLAND.EDU/ATIYEHto 259 middle and 189 high schoolstudents in Oregon. To help identify OR CONTACT US BY CALLING 503-280-8505 OR 800-321-9371 OR EMAILING [email protected] who can best benefit fromthe program, Caldera partners with b e n e f i t i n g c o n c o r d i a s t u d e n t s c h o l a r s h i p s a n d t h eW3inttoerp2h0d1™5 i n i t i at1i9v e

Alumni Notes 1983 AluNmonteis Richard Wildhirt, graduated with a 4.0 GPA from University of Phoenix with What’s New in Your Life? a Master of Arts in Education this past June. Richard is hoping to move over to Stay in touch and keep us posted on all of your news... the employee development arm of the new baby, new job, new spouse, new house, great Boeing Company, where he has vacation, milestone anniversaries, or recent spent the last 25 years. retirement? Send us an email on what’s happening in your life. Feel free to include photos, especially high-resolution (300 dpi) wedding and baby pictures: EMAIL: [email protected] send mail to Alumni Notes, 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR 972111962 1966Rebecca “Maggie” Davis, JC Calling all REUNION 1984residents of Harmony Hall in ’61-62!Maggie is looking to reconnect and have Larry Krumdieck and Steve Sanow, HS, Rev. Dr. Gregory N. Todd, has been blesseda reunion with “The Harmony Hall Five” have plans underway for the Concordia with the opportunity to serve as Chaplaingirls and Nan Brandt. Contact Maggie High School Class of 1966 50th year of the Coast Guard in Washington D.C.,at [email protected] to reminisce Reunion. Dates are set for Friday-Sunday: having served as an active duty U.S. Navyabout your many adventures together. September 9-11, 2016 at Alton Collins Chaplin for 20 years. In addition to hisThe Concordia Office of Alumni & Retreat Center in Eagle Creek, Oregon. new work serving and supporting theParent Engagement would love to see – Additional plans include a Concordia personnel in the Coast Guard, he spendsand share – photos and stories from your tour Sunday afternoon followed by time visiting his five children and onetime at Harmony Hall. dinner at McMenamin’s Kennedy School. grandchild along the eastern seaboard. Learn more about Rev. Todd’s work at1963 REUNION www.uscg.mil/seniorleadership.Dee (Koch) Lieske, JC, Former roommates Kathleen (Wulfers) 1999and her husband, Mark, have Bohlken, JC, and Sharon (Droege-been retired for seven years mueller) Miles, JC, Lizz Rupp Barton graduated from thefollowing 37 years of service are planning Concordia University psychologyto congregations and schools. a Concordia program in 1999. After earning a PhDThey are currently living in Junior College in clinical psychology from FullerSalem, Oregon, enjoying time Class of 1966 Seminary, she went to work as a licensedspent with their family and 50th Reunion. psychologist helping students at Pacificre-connecting with several Contact the Lutheran University. “Most of my work isConcordia classmates and Concordia Office clinical work with students. Additionally,retired professors in the area. of Alumni & Parent I serve as a liaison to the Women’s CenterThey are “really proud of Engagement by working with our victim advocate andhow Concordia has moved emailing alumni@ survivor and women’s empowermentinto the next century and cu-portland.edu for groups. My life is very full and I’mall that is happening on more information. incredibly blessed. I have appreciated thecampus!” education I got at Concordia University.”20 concordia connection

Alumni NotesGiving Back Through BasketballFOR ESZYLFIE TAYLOR ’00, “Being a college athlete, I still have have provided an opportunity a chance to shoot for the the bug to play. I realized I had a gift for hundreds of childrenstars came early. Before he for mentoring and coaching children, so who otherwise would notwas even two months old, he I started off doing individual lessons have been able to attend.was seen on TV by more than – one-on-one with individual kids100 million people as the throughout the week.” In 2003, he BALANCING ACTbaby – held high in the night started a non-profit basketball camp These days, one of Surfy’ssky by actor John Amos – on called Future Stars. biggest challenges comesthe iconic ’70s miniseries “Now that the camp has been from balancing his business,“Roots, The Next Generation.” running for more than a decade, it’s his camp, and his family thatThese days, his life is more fun to see kids I worked with going includes his wife and threegrounded. “Surfy,” the name on to play basketball in high school daughters. In addition, Surfyhe goes by, is the founder and and college. Teaching teamwork, sits on the board for a variety ofpresident of Taylor Insurance and perseverance, how to win, how to charitable organizations, includingFinancial Services in Southern lose – these are lessons you use Rotary, L.A. Children’s Hospital, andCalifornia. on and off the court. Life is about Ronald McDonald House. “When I’m triumph, failure, relationships, in a position to help, I do it. It’s theTHE CONCORDIA DIFFERENCE connectivity. Basketball has all those right thing to do,” he says. Born and raised in Pasadena, Calif- same elements.”ornia, Surfy was awarded a basketball By hosting an annual charity golf LEARNING FROM FAILUREscholarship to play at Concordia tournament, Future Stars is able to Even with such strong professionalUniversity-Portland. “The opportunity allow every child who signs up to and personal successes, Surfy has hadto play basketball at the collegiate level participate, his shares of downs. “I failed every wayis something I’ll never forget,” says regardless of you can fail,” he notes. “I made myselfthe former Cavalier point guard. When their ability to a promise when I graduated that Iasked what he learned at Concordia pay. Now in its would never say ‘what if.’ Every nothat most benefitted his business twelfth year, you get is one step closer to yes.”career, he cites the collaboration. “On proceeds from the In terms of business advice, Surfymy own, I only know a lot about a little tournament says, “Reach out to professors, alumni,bit. But when you put enough people and the business community. Drawtogether in a room, you can solve from their experience, don’t reinventanything – that’s how we did things at the wheel. People are always willingConcordia.” to help you out.” ONCE A BASKETBALL PLAYER,ALWAYS A BASKETBALL PLAYER After graduating magnum cumlaude in 2000 with a bachelor’s degreein management, Surfy returned toPasadena and went to work for alarge, national insurance company.“The first year I did OK. The secondyear I did better. For 14 years, I’vealways done better than the yearbefore.” After 13 years, he openedhis own firm. But for Surfy, somethingwas missing. Winter 2015 21

Alumni NotesMaking the Most of Every Opportunity“CHOOSE A JOB YOU LOVE AND YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE,” is Concordia alumnus Raju Shankar’s career motto – and it has guided him well. After graduating from Concordia in 2002 with a degree in Business Administration, he currently serves as the CFO and Director of Shared Financial Services at the Foraker Group, an organization that supports the Alaskan non-profit sector with their funding needs. Last April, the Alaska Journal of Commerce honored him as one of an elite group of the state’s best and brightest young professionals in their “40 Under 40” issue. “I did my best to play it cool when I got the call” he recalls “but I had a big smile. It’s a huge honor and a proud moment in my life.”GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL CAMPUSES “Become a problem solver and Raju, or “Raj,” as he prefers to be called, grew up in success will follow.” » Raju Shankar ’02Los Angeles and came to Concordia University-Portlandafter a stint at a larger college in southern California. Hestruggled with feeling like just another face in the crowd By the time he was 26, Raj was promoted to chiefand just another seat number to his professors. Then financial officer and he has been “happily successful” everhe visited Concordia and everything changed. “I knew since. But for Raj, being a success is more about service.Concordia was going to be a good fit,” he says. “It was a Outside of his role at the Foraker Group, which has afriendly and personable campus where everybody knew wide-ranging and transformative impact on thousandsyour name. I knew I would thrive in a setting where small of Alaskans, he is also a board member for Volunteers ofgroups collaborate and grow together.” America-Alaska. He is glad to give back to the AlaskanA KNACK FOR NUMBERS – AND SERVICE community because it has given him and his young family Concordia CFO, Denny Stoecklin, remembers the former much in return. “Alaska may be large geographically, butfinance office intern fondly, “I knew he was headed to bigger it’s a small community.” he explains, and it “creates a safethings. There are some people who you know are going to environment for raising a family. That has changed my lifebe successful just based on their attitude, work ethic, and for the better.”drive. Raj was one of those individuals.” THE EMBODIMENT OF SERVICE During his time at Concordia, Raj transformed from a When asked what piece of advice he would give to a“shy kid” who stayed within his comfort zone to a confident current Concordia student, Raj gives the servant leadershipand involved college student. “Concordia was definitely the answer of a true Cavalier, “I was far from the brightest andcornerstone for my career. When I graduated, I felt like I best, but I always worked hard. I believe that if you are ablehad a better understanding of my personal value and I had to find ways to make somebody else’s life easier with thea strong desire to be able to impact the community in a work that you do, you become more valuable. That valuepositive manner.” And Raj has done just that. is then translated into more opportunities. Become a problem solver and success will follow.” 22 concordia connection

Alumni Notes2004 of her internship, Amanda received a 2008 commendation from Major GeneralKristina Wibbens, is currently working Gary L. Sayler in recognition of her Matthew Thackeray served two tourson obtaining her PhD in psychology, work. In February of 2014, Amanda aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aswith a specialization in creativity studies, became a licensed counselor in the state part of the U.S. Navy at Electronicconsciousness, and spirituality, at of Idaho. She has been married to Chris Attack Squadron 131 in WhidbeySaybrook University in San Francisco, Cadwell since 2007. The couple have Island, Washington. He now residesCalifornia. three children, Brooklyn Grace, Sadie in Coronado, California with his wife Joe, and Camden Christopher, and make Johanna. Matthew is finishing his MBA,2005 their home in Boise, Idaho. Amanda with an emphasis in International is thankful to God and grateful to her Marketing, at Alliant InternationalJessica (Stern) Tosh, studied the fascinating Concordia community forarray of unique desert plants and the helping her down this path University.diversity of life at Bahía de los Ángeles of service to others.– a UNESCO World Heritage site – and 2011in the crystal blue waters of the Sea Tim MBA ’14 andof Cortez. Jessica, an educator at the Rachelle Overholser, Amber (Justen)Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, took MEd ’14, welcomed their Drobny, has beenthe graduate course in pursuit of her first child on August 1, working as amaster’s degree from Miami University’s 2014. Jacqueline (Jackie) second grade teacherGlobal Field Program. Marie Overholser was for two years at Owyhee Elementary born 8:44 am. Weighing School in Nampa, Idaho and is “loving in at six pounds, she every moment. It was because of is growing quickly Concordia’s amazing teacher program and is already an avid that I was hired and prepared for my first Concordia Cavalier sports fan! year of teaching. CU 2007 will always have a special place in my Tabitha (Jensen) Blankenbiller, recently heart.” accepted a position as writer at Rogue 2012 Ales and Spirits in Portland, Oregon, having previously Casey Mulvihill, received her Master of Fine MAT, is currently Arts in creative nonfiction finishing his from Pacific University in second year 2012. as technology2006 Darcy director (Madison) at TaejonEric Bohlmann, was ordained and installed Carter, Christianas Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in marriedMolalla, Oregon. Shortly after getting the Marcus Internationalcall and moving to Molalla, Eric and Carter in July School inCharlotte May Bohlmann ’05 welcomed of 2014. Also Daejeon,their second child. Dietrich Lee Bohlmann in the photo South Korea.was born June 19, 2014. are her parents, Concordia It was hereAmanda (Perna) Cadwell, graduated Senior where hein December of 2013 from Northwest Development met his wife. They were marriedNazarene University in Idaho with her Officer Mike on January 3, 2014, in Park City, Utah.masters in clinical counseling. While Madison ’81 and his wife Phyllis After this school year ends, they arestill in school, she interned at Gowen (Mallett) Madison ’80. very excited to go to a new school, TheField, counseling members of the American International School of Jeddahmilitary and their families. At the end in Saudi Arabia. Winter 2015 23

Alumni NotesJason Scott, MAT, married wife, Jade, at Concordia University, which he In Memoriamwho is also a recent graduate in the received in three years. Jon is currentlyfield of education. He is now working an intermediate care nurse at Legacy Supporters & Friendsat Mountain View High School in Salmon Creek Medical Center andVancouver, Washington as a math teacher enjoys sharing his experiences with Lois (Schmidt) Gogl, JCand JV boys basketball coach. The Scotts veterans and getting to know them. ’56, (77), born Septemberare also in the process of buying their Read the full Columbian article here: 27, 1936, passed awayfirst home. www.columbian.com. on September 14, 2014 of complications from2013 2014 cancer. Lois was in the first class of womenU.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jon Shinn, RN, was Alana Hu is a spring 2014 psychology accepted to Concordiafeatured in a Veteran’s Day article in The graduate. She is currently pursuing a College. Lois met Leon Gogl, JC ’55,Columbian (Vancouver, Washington) master’s of education in counseling, during her time at Concordia. The tworecognizing his support of veterans and family, and human services, with a married at St. Michaels Lutheran Churchtheir families through playing clarinet in specialization in prevention science, at on July 3, 1960. Lois taught in manythe premier U.S. Army Band Pershing’s the University of Oregon. This master’s Lutheran Schools in California whileOwn at Arlington National program emphasizes research training Rev. Leon was the pastor at St. PhillipCemetery. Jon is the son in psychological foundations, research Lutheran Church. After 25 years servingof a Vietnam Vet and a competencies, and effective interventions as a chaplain in the United States Army,grandson of a WWII vet, to identify and reduce risk factors and Lois and Leon returned to Portland.and felt drawn to honor enhance protective factors. She said she Lois enjoyed quilting, traveling, and wasand support veterans feels very well prepared to succeed in actively involved at St. James Lutheranthrough his love of music. her graduate program, although she is Church where she served as a churchHe received his bachelor’s learning that it is quite different being council member. Memorial contributionsin music performance from at a large university. “I really enjoyed in memory of Lois may be made tothe University of North Concordia, and I love all of the professors Concordia University Friends of Music.Texas. Upon graduation,he auditioned for military of the psychology Kimberly Krzycki, MEd ’01 (46) passedbands and was chosen to department! I’m going to away in Waukesha, Wisconsin on Julybe part of Pershing’s Own miss you all, but I will be 31, 2014 after a three year battle withwhere he spent the next six sure to keep in touch.” pancreatic cancer. Beloved daughter,years. After an estimated one thousand treasured sister and cousin, amazingfunerals, countless parades, retirement Pastor Matthew Aunt, and friend; Kim is survived by herceremonies, two inauguration parades E. Roberts, MEd, parents Leo and Judith (nee Robinson)and two presidential funerals, he wanted completed his master Krzycki and siblings, Bryan (Lori),a change. “There was a big part of me in education this past Susan (Richard), Darren (Rebecca),that wanted to be a part of these people’s April. Having worked Nichole (Paul). Proud and caring Auntlives in a different way…not just help on his undergraduate to Rebeccah, Turner, Callie, Ashley, Jake,them be buried.” Jon moved to Portland degree at Nazarene Bibleand decided to pursue a nursing degree College, Matthew is now a pastor at New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Hillsborough, North Carolina. In addition, he was recently honored as the Nazarene Bible College Alumnus of the Year. “I strive daily to be a follower of Jesus and an example of one that studies to show myself approved, correctly handling the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15), as pastor, teacher, and citizen.”Feeling Social? Keep up to date with everything happening at Concordia by following us on Facebook and Twitter! www.facebook.com/cu.portland www.twitter.com/cu_portland24 concordia connection

Alumni NotesMelissa, Katherine, Ellen, AnnaSophia, Bev taught kindergarten for 10 years FEBRUARY 3Joseph, Nathan and Ian. Kim graduated at the Lutheran school there. In 1978, Concordia’s Fourth Annual Governor Victorfrom Carroll College in 1991 with her they moved back to the Northwest. Bev Atiyeh Leadership in Education Awards,Bachelors in Art. Though she loved art, worked at the district office of the LCMS Portland Art Museum, Portland, ORsomething else kept calling to her. That and was secretary at Trinity, OC beforecall, mixed with the call of the west coast joining the Education Department at FEBRUARY 6led her to Portland, Oregon in 1999 Concordia University-Portland in the Spring Sports Begin,where she attended Concordia University early ’80s. She was an indispensable part Learn More at gocugo.comand received her master in education in of the College of Education and dearly2001. With a few detours in between, she loved working with students and staff FEBRUARY 12-14made her way back to Wisconsin and to over the years. Provost Mark Wahlers Lutheran Elementary School Tournamenther family. She loved them all, but her said, “Bev was a tireless advocate for (LEST). Learn more at cu-portland.edu/lestnieces and nephews were her passion students and provided tremendousand her heart. Kim’s calling ended up professional and caring service to MARCH 6bringing her to teach inner city children students, staff, and faculty. She was very Chamber Ensemble Concertat Lad Lake Synergy Alternative School. representative of the heart and soul ofShe loved those kids, helped many finish our College of Education and a valued MARCH 6high school against all odds, and others member of the Concordia community. Leaders in Action Awards, Concordiaeven reach for college. Kim was inspired We missed her when she retired from University School of Law, Boise, Idahoby nature and loved the outdoors, Concordia and we will miss her moreenjoying camping, hiking, canoeing, now that she has left this earth to be with MARCH 7kayaking – anything and everything that our heavenly Father.” 4th Annual Respite Eventinvolved being surrounded by trees andwater. This love drove her to become Gordon Schumacher MARCH 8a Waukesha County Park Ranger, in (90), born September Wind Ensemble Concerther spare time, where she worked 16, 1924, in Shawano,at Mukwonago and Minooka Parks. Wisconsin, passed MARCH 13 & 15Never one to stop learning and away on October Winter Choral Concert with Orchestra,striving, when Lad Lake offered her a 12, 2014. Gordon St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Portland, ORprincipal slot, she took the challenge served in the navyand signed up for school once again. from 1943 to 1946, after MARCH 14Kim worked toward her second master which he attended Valparaiso University Hawaii Club Luauin educational administration by going and Marquette University School ofnights and weekends. She served as Medicine. Gordon married his wife, APRIL 6 – MAY 31principal until her diagnosis of pancreatic Beverly, in March of 1954, and the Honoring Native American Art Exhibitcancer in July of 2011. Kim’s smile, newlyweds graduated from Marquettegenerosity, kindness, endless patience together in June that same year. Together APRIL 6 – MAY 31and never-ending love for her family and Dr. Schumacher and Beverly built a Student and Faculty Art Exhibitfriends will be intensely missed by all. family of one son, three daughters, and eight grandchildren. The APRIL 11 Beverly Petersen (78), Schumacher family is a long-time The Hader Art Caper Performance former Concordia staff in supporter of Concordia University Fundraiser the College of Education, and the Lutheran community. passed away August Gordon’s gentle heart and caring, APRIL 12 27, 2014. Bev was born passionate soul will be truly missed.  Annual Spring Concert, St. Michael’s in 1936 in Kalispell, Lutheran Church, Portland, OR Montana. She spent most of her childhood years in JUNE 8Salem, Oregon, where she was an active Annual FORE the Students Golf Tournament,member at St. John Lutheran Church. She Columbia Edgewater Country Clubmarried Ralph Petersen in 1956 and theyhad seven children. Bev and Ralph were For more information on these, andpart of the Concordia community in the other events happening at Concordia,early ’60s while Ralph was a student. They please visit cu-portland.edu/eventsspent several years living and workingin Collinsville and Troy, Illinois where PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH... If you know of a Concordia high school, junior college, or university alum or friend who has passed away, please let us know. We would like to honor their memory in the next edition of Concordia Connection magazine. Please feel free to include photos when you email [email protected]. Thank you! Winter 2015 25

Navy & WhiteNCAA Division II Update The NCAA Division II management Oklahoma Baptist University round until the fall of 2017. The NCAA willcouncil officially admitted Concordia out the five-member class of successful continue to review each school duringinto its three-year membership process applicants. the candidacy process to determineduring its annual meeting on July 25, The Cavaliers, who were approved2014. The management council was for membership in the Great if the institution shouldacting on a recommendation from its Northwest Athletic Conference advance to the nextmembership committee, which (GNAC) last fall pending year of theapproved Concordia’s application to the NCAA’s acceptance ofjoin the NCAA earlier in July. Concordia, continue to compete process. Concordia joins 10 other Concordia will begin the three-year in the National Association of institutions, which are located in fivemembership process this fall as one of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and states and one Canadian province, asfive schools in the 2014-15 first-year the Cascade Collegiate Conference full-time members of the GNAC.candidacy class. Cal State University (CCC) during the 2014-15 season. To learn more visit gocugo.com.  San Marcos, Concordia University- Concordia will begin competingIrvine, California, Embry-Riddle in the GNAC in 2015-16, but will notAeronautical University, Florida, and be eligible for NCAA post-season playFormer Pilots Assistant Finds Right Fit asConcordia’s New Head Coach Sean Kelly’s love for basketball Kelly would go on to become a varsity Women’s Basketball program,” saysdates back to second grade, when he starter for four years, winning a state Concordia University Athleticsbegan learning the fundamentals of championship his senior year at Incline Director Matt English. “I am confidentthe game from his coach Bill Scoble, a High School in Incline Village, Nevada. Sean is the right person to guide theformer University of Nevada, Las Vegas After two years of junior college growth of our program as we look(UNLV) assistant under Rolland Todd. basketball at Monterey Peninsula ahead to the transition to NCAAScoble’s connections allowed Kelly’s College in Monterey, California, Kelly Division II. He understands the moved on to Pacific Lutheran importance of building a championshipyouth teams to meet and learn from University in Tacoma, Washington, culture and creating a positiveseveral prominent UNLV Runnin’ where he became the Lutes’ starting experience for our student-athletes.Rebels players, including Danny point guard. With his recruiting ties and hisTarkanian, son of legendary UNLV Kelly graduated from Pacific knowledge of the Northwest, he willcoach Jerry Tarkanian. In high school, Lutheran in 1995 with a degree in be able to hit the ground running.” business administration and went on Since his hiring in early June, that’s to become an assistant coach at his exactly what he’s been doing. “I’ve alma mater. In 1999, he was hired as been lucky to learn from good coaches,” an assistant coach at the University of says Kelly. “I’m glad for the experiences Portland under long-time head coach I’ve had and I feel prepared thanks to Dr. Jim Sollars. His tenure with the the people I’ve worked for. We, as Pilots, members of NCAA Division I, coaches, work hard every day to and the West Coast Conference, prepare practices that will challenge included post-season appearances in our players, and they’ve met that with 2009 and 2010. effort and enthusiasm. Becoming a “I am thrilled to have a coach of head coach for the first time can make Sean’s caliber lead the Concordia you nervous, but there’s genuine excitement.” 26 concordia connection

Navy & WhiteFall Teams Receive National RecognitionWOMEN’S SOCCER tournament, but missed out on a honors for the conference. Along the Entering the year as the defending return trip to nationals after suffering way, head coach Melanie Hambeltonnational champions, the Concordia a 2-0 loss to Corban University in the upped her career wins to 109, becomingwomen’s soccer team fell just short conference semifinals. Head Coach the all time leader in wins for theof a repeat as the Cavaliers once Dan Birkey was honored as the CCC program.again traveled to the NAIA National Coach of the Year.Tournament. With wins in the first CROSS COUNTRYtwo rounds, the fourth-seeded Cavs VOLLEYBALL On the periphery of the league’seventually saw their season end in the Returning to the NAIA National elite teams for most of the season, thequarterfinals, falling to the fifth-seeded, Championships for the first time since Concordia men’s cross country teamUniversity of Northwestern Ohio, 1-0. 2001, the Cavaliers – in their swan song peaked at the perfect time by takingTaking the conference tournament with season in the NAIA – rolled along to a third place in the loaded conference.a 1-0 win over Northwest University, 14-4 mark in the CCC and eventually Led by conference runner-up Matthewthe Cavs will leave the Cascade earned the third-seed in the conference Clowes, the Cavaliers placed third atCollegiate Conference (CCC) having tournament. Once in the postseason, the CCC championships to earn anwon 18 conference championships. the Cavs dispatched sixth-seeded at-large berth to the NAIA NationalFor their efforts, Jasmin Ayala (first Oregon Institute of Technology in four Championships. Competing inteam), Erin Huisingh (second team), sets to set up an epic five-set win Lawrence, Kansas, the Cavs placedMcKayla Madison (third team), and against No. 13-ranked Southern 20th overall with Clowes earningAnnika Hayman (honorable mention) Oregon University. Even though the All-American honors with a sixth-earned All-American recognition. Cavs lost to the College of Idaho in the place finish. The Concordia women’s finals, they did enough throughout the team placed fifth at the CCC champ- M E N ’ S SOCCER season to pick up the final at-large ionships and was led by Mikel Elliott, After a one-year hiatus, the berth to the National Championships. who finished as an All-CCC performer Concordia men’s soccer Here Concordia met a powerful with an 11th-place finish. Elliott team lifted the CCC Vanguard University squad that represented Concordia at the NAIA handled the Cavs in straight sets. National Championships where trophy once Brianna Hogan and Lindsey Dorsey she placed 58th overall out of more again by winding earned All-CCC accolades with than 300 of the best harriers in the through the league Dorsey adding Freshman of the Year country.  schedule with a 12-2-0 mark against conference foes. Led by First Team All-CCC selections Cody Guthrie (defender), Sam Carmichael (midfielder), and Timur Zhividze (forward), the navy and white finished with a 13-5-0 overall record and earned the top seed in the CCC Winter 2015 27

Navy & White Photo courtesy of Sam Wasson/Alaska Anchorage AthleticsConcordia Men’s Basketball Team Photo courtesy of Sam Wasson/Alaska Anchorage AthleticsTakes Alaska by Storm When the Concordia men’s Senior Development Officer, Mike in attendance, including alumni,basketball team landed in Anchorage, Madison ’81, were on hand to host donors, and friends. Coach BarbarickAlaska for a pair of games against alumni events and church outreach and the team came by and spoke withthe University of Alaska Anchorage, programs. A mix of alumni, friends the guests for a few minutes, sharinglittle did they know they’d be part of the university, and other guests what the transition to the GNACof Alaskan history. That same day, enjoyed this high-spirited game. Conference and NCAA Division IIremnants of Pacific Ocean Typhoon On the morning of November means to them. Come game time, aNuri hit the Aleutian Islands and 8, Head Coach Brad Barbarick and total of 72 people – 10 percent of thethe far southern part of the state, the men’s basketball team visited total attendance – were there to rootbringing a storm more intense Anchor Lutheran School to put on a on the Cavaliers. This included thethan Hurricane Sandy. But even basketball clinic for players in grades twelve kids from Anchor Lutheranthis massive storm, nicknamed the five through eight. A dozen students School and their families. “Mike“Bering Bomb” couldn’t throw the attended the clinic and were paired and I were so blessed to watch thosedetermined men’s team off course. one-on-one with the Concordia Anchor Lutheran kids cheer their hearts out all game. Then when we A dominant Cavalier team won players. Pressnell noted that, “The won, they stormed the court. Whenthe first game of the pair on the kids’ parents watched the clinic and our basketball team saw them, theyevening of November 7, marking were so appreciative of this kind of all turned and ran to the kids andthe inauguration of the new Alaska attention.” At the end of the clinic, gave them high fives. Those kids willAirlines Center in Anchorage. Barbarick led a group prayer, then the remember this weekend for a long,According to Jim Pressnell, director Cavaliers autographed team posters long time!” states Pressnell.of church relations, the headline for the kids to go along with the With two victories for thein the morning paper read, T-shirts they received. Concordia men’s basketball team“Concordia spoils UAA’s first game Saturday night, Pressnell and and an excited group of new youngin new arena.” Pressnell, along with Madison hosted a pre-game fans, the trip to Alaska was a successConcordia University Foundation reception. More than 45 people were all around. Once safely back home, Madison received an email from someone they had met in Alaska. It read, “Just such a blessing to have all of you here. It was so fun to root for Concordia Saturday night! Great group of young men! You have a big fan base here in Anchorage! God’s blessings and thank you for being here.” 28 concordia connection

Nailed to the Door Nailed to the Door provides Concordia staff, faculty, alumni, and students a forum for editorial comment.“Rev∤o∤lu∤tion∤ar∤y” Thinking at Concordia PASSION + PERSISTENCE + PERSUASION The term “revolutionary” generally carries with it a Concordia Universitynegative connotation. When I think of someone who is provides an educationalrevolutionary, I frequently equate it with a person who experience that developsis subversive, militant, and divisive. Revolutions are leaders to transform society. The ability to impactoften connected to overthrowing the establishment or society comes through revolutionary thinking.radical change of some kind. But that is not necessarily That does not necessarily mean being creative andthe case when it comes to “revolutionary thinking.” innovative. While those are great skills in their own Revolutionary thinkers can come in many forms, right, I’m not convinced they necessarily lead towhether intentional or otherwise. Over the years I effective leadership. To me, revolutionary thinkinghave studied leadership skills by reading presidential emerges through three simple core skills –biographies. I recently finished a book by RonChernow entitled Washington: A Life. Chernow » Passion – a fire in one’s soul for a causeprovides a fascinating look at our first president – a » Persistence – not being defeated by obstaclesrevolutionary leader who demonstrated revolutionarythinking. I was struck by Washington’s humility. He or setbacksdid not necessarily come up with a lot of innovative » Persuasion – the drive to clearly articulateideas. In fact, he was not an especially creative militarythinker. What he did have was passion for American your principles and valuesindependence and persistence for defeating the British. In my study of Martin Luther, I do not believe he Concordia faculty challenge students to developwas an especially creative or innovative individual. In their critical thinking skills and to become revolutionarymany respects, he was an unlikely revolutionary as he thinkers. It is more than simply understanding annailed the “Ninety-Five Theses” to the church door academic discipline. Students are challenged to reachin 1517. Yet his intense study of Scripture, especially into their souls and uncover their passions – whatthe letters to the Romans and Galatians, brought drives them to get up in the morning? How canhim face-to-face with a God of love which led him they use their lives to make a difference in society?to proclaim the simple truth – an individual is saved Concordia faculty model revolutionary thinking bothby faith in Jesus alone. Like Washington, Luther in and outside their classrooms.demonstrated revolutionary thinking largely through This Concordia Connection issue is filled withhis passion for a cause. There was a fire burning in his examples of how Concordia classrooms encouragesoul. He was persistent and persuasive in sharing his students to cultivate their God-given passion,discovery with others. persistence, and persuasion – challenging and changing student lives so they can in turn transform the world around them. Concordia develops revolutionary thinkers to make a difference in society. » Rev. Dr. David Kluth, Dean, College of Theology, Arts, & Sciences 29

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