Concordia Connection: Summer 2008

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A Teachable Moment “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” Sir Isaac Newton wrote to his rival scientist, Robert Hooke, the following great words: “If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” As Concordia University looks toward its bright future this statement is most certainly true for it as well. It has been my honor to know and serve with outstanding individuals who provided the solid foundation and erected the edifice that we know as our university today. F. W. J. Sylwester, the founding president, Thomas Coates, our second president, E. P. Weber, our third president, and Chuck Schlimpert, our current president, all had one trait in common: the ability to attract and retain faculty and staff members who cared deeply for the students of Concordia, strove for excellence in academics, and lived a life befitting one who imitates Christ. For as Christ served the human race by humbling Himself to literally wash His disciples’ feet, people like Art Wahlers, Dick Reinisch, John Scheck, Hans Spalteholz, Frank Gebhard, Alma Dobberfuhl, Dale Fisk and, many others daily took on the role of “little Christs” that Luther suggested were an appropriate role for Jesus’ followers. As I view the campus today, bursting at the seams with eager students, I continue to marvel at how God has blessed this campus with faculty and staff members standing on the shoulders of those founding giants and faithfully serving the students of Concordia. Daily acts of caring are seen in every department. As a result, students are transformed for service themselves. Recently I was in an interview with a prospective full-time faculty member who had served for several years as an adjunct faculty member at Concordia and several other local colleges. I asked him to compare his experiences at those schools. He made a profound statement that reinforces my point. “All the colleges say they care for students,” he responded, “but Concordia really does.” Work has begun on our new library and learning center, which promises to transform the campus. New programs in music and nursing offer opportunities for different kinds of service. More students will arrive this fall to expand our rapidly increasing population. The excitement on campus is palpable. Through it all, as it has been for the past four decades I’ve been at Concordia, this common thread is retained: This is a place that demonstrates the love of Christ by serving its students well and actually caring what happens to each and every one of them. Dr. Chuck Kunert, Dean College of Theology, Arts, & Sciences

P O R T L A N D, O R E G O N • S U M M E R 2 0 0 8 Campus Life. New developments on and off campus with a law2 school on the horizon, the bookstore moving into the community, and a one-of-a-kind throw center making its' grand debut. The Dream Becomes A Reality. Concordia, its' supporters, and the surrounding 10 community celebrate together as the university breaks ground on the new George R. White Library and Learning Center.16 Current Issues. See how a typical construction project has turned into an environmental and social manifestation of Concordia's mission. SUMMER 2008 18 Alumni Notes. More news and highlights ofConcordia Connection is published twice life after Concordia. per year by Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. 28 Navy & White. Catch up on the latest news from Please address all correspondence to: Concordia Athletics. Concordia Connection 33 Nailed to the Door. Lutheran heritage drives ATTN: Jeanie-Marie Price Concordia's mission and a new project focused on the needs Concordia University 2811 NE Holman Street of the church in the northwest. Portland, Oregon 97211 or email: [email protected] Editor: Jeanie-Marie PriceContributing Editor:Kassie Boehringer Art Director:Christine DodgeGraphic designer:Katrina Dinges EDITORIAL BOARD: Kassie Boehringer, Andrea Bruno, Steve DeKlotz, Christine Dodge,Jason Dormeyer, Johnnie Driessner, Jeanie-Marie Price, Julie Rowland Summer 2008 1

Campus LifeMusic within the music department. philanthropic contributors, Boise’s lawProgram Dr. William Kuhn recently joined and business community approachedEstablished Concordia University, Portland from Concordia and shared the need for Concordia University, Nebraska, law education in the state’s capitol. Music and music ministry have a where he served as director of Bands. This led the university to partner withlong and storied history at Concordia Dr. Walter Krueger, a Lutheran music Boise, regional and national LutheranUniversity. For decades students have educator and a Fellow of the American theologians, lawyers and legal educatorssung God’s praises on campus, and Guild of Organists with over 35 years of to examine whether Concordia shouldspread the Word of God on the road, professional experience, teaches organ establish a uniquely Lutheran lawtraveling the nation and the world. and piano. Dr. Jacqueline Schmidt leads school and meet this need forStarting this fall, Concordia continues the String Ensembles and works with Boise. The workthis tradition by offering a Bachelor students studying the violin and viola. they did isof Arts in music for students James Manuele teaches guitar; and reflected in aseeking to refine their musical talent Lisa Mooyman, Darlyn Jablonski, and white paper thatin preparation for a rewarding Konstantin Kvach teach studio voice. can be read bycareer. Under the direction of Kurt going to www.Berentsen, chair of the Performing CU Moves concordialaw.and Visual Arts department and Forward on com. From thisdirector of Concordia’s choral Law School work it becameprogram, the music program focuses clear that theon three areas of emphasis: music It is no secret that Concordia university’seducation, church ministry, and University has been considering mission tograduate school preparation. adding a law school. Over the prepare leaders for Concordia has a dynamic group past year, administrative and the transformation ofof faculty members who provide board leadership have been busy the communities ininstruction and mentorship gathering information, meeting which they work and live with constituents, and managing would naturally extend into the onslaught of positive attention both law and the Boise market. associated with this initiative. The tremendous efforts in All of this work came to fruition which the university has engaged in on Wednesday, July 16, when the recent years to expand its role as a Board of Regents voted to authorize premier Lutheran university, compels the development of a law school the campus to look at stretching program in Boise, Idaho, subject to into new academic and geographic the acquisition of startup capital and areas in ways that are consistent approval of a dean. with the mission. The law school Many are asking why a law school program will be focused on the and why Boise. Because of our preparation of lawyers and other legal historic relationship with Idaho that professionals who are grounded in includes students, alumni and Concordia’s core values and who have a commitment to community service that fits our mission. « August 13 »August 24 1,700 students, 100% of the first class of the largest class nursing graduates passes the in CU history, begin National Council Licensure settling in on campus. Examination (NCLEX). The average pass rate nationally is 88%.2 concordia connection

Campus Life It is also a great opportunity todevelop new private support from acity with which Concordia has along-standing relationship. Thefunding needed to both establish andmaintain this program will comefrom private sources in the Boise area– sources that have a vested interestin this program and several of whomwould not otherwise make a large giftto Concordia. Track the progress at www.concordialaw.com.Bookstore Katy Lawson; Kristine Pugsley; Adam Leyrer; Zach Saltz; Rocky EspositoSteps OffCampus Ethics Bowl Championsand IntoCommunity On March 8, students from ethical questions that challenged their Concordia University won the 3rd thinking on issues such as: Is teaching As soon as classes ended for the Annual Ethics Bowl of the Oregon to the test unethical or an effectivesummer, the Concordia University Independent College Foundation way to ensure that school childrenBookstore packed up and moved out (OICF), defeating defending are properly prepared with importantof the Mary Neils building and into the champion, Willamette University. facts that will help them in theircommunity. The new location of the Hosted this year by Lewis & Clark academic careers and future life? Is itbookstore is on the corner of NE 30th College, the 2008 OICF Ethics ethical to hold community voting inand Ainsworth, just two blocks from Bowl matched student teams from faith–based facilities (i.e., churchescampus. The larger space features text the OICF’s ten member colleges and schools)? Is it ethical for cellbooks, Concordia merchandise, gifts, and universities in five rounds phone companies to offer a servicesundries, and a coffee cart managed by of case debates over a variety of to parents that tracks the location ofSodexho Inc., Concordia’s food service contemporary ethical dilemmas. their children at any given time?provider. It features coffee by Sisters Teams of three to five students Concordia’s team was advised byCoffee Company (read more Professor Michael Thomas ‘93. Theabout Sisters Coffee's were paired in head-to-head champions were: Katy Lawson, Rockyconnection matches and judged by panels Esposito, Adam Leyrer, Kristineto Concordia of distinguished leaders from Pugsley and Zach Saltz (picturedin the alumni above).notes section of across the region. Studentsthis magazine). grappled with real-world « October 24 « November 2-5 »November 2 The women’s soccer Lyceum Series lecture Concordia students team makes their seventhfeatures riveting survivors from hosted the 2007 Beautiful straight trip to the NAIAthe Dafur region. Feet Conference with 200 participants National Championships. from all ten Concordia Universities across the nation. Summer 2008 3

Campus Life Catherine author, Sigrid Weidenweber of Anhalt-Zwerbst Volga Germans. The Center seeks into Catherine the knowledge and understanding ofConcordia Great of Russia. the relevance of Volga GermansUniversity The forthcoming yesterday, today, and tomorrow.Publishes Its second volume Catherine retails for $29.95First Book follows Vadim (which includes shipping) and can be and Svetlana to the purchased at cvgs.cu-portland.edu. The Center for Volga German German colonies It can also be purchased in some retailStudies at Concordia University along the lower Volga, outlets [ISBN(13)978-1-934961-00-1has published its first book, and the lives of the or ISBN(10)1-934961-00-0].Catherine. It is the first volume in the Meininger family andhistorical fiction trilogy The Volga their friends who settled OutstandingFlows Forever. Written by Sigrid in Norka and Schaffhausen. The Teachers JoinWeidenweber, author of Escaping third book explores the hardships Concordiathe Twilight, Catherine follows the of collectivization and deportation Facultytransformation of Princess Sophia in the early Soviet years, and will finally reunite young Katharina with Last fall, Concordia welcomed the Volga Germans who immigrated three new faculty members to to the San Joaquin Valley of Central campus who will continue to serve California. Volumes two and three are students for the upcoming academic scheduled for release in December year. Dr. Erin A. Mueller serves as 2008 and April 2009 respectively. an associate professor of Psychology Born in Germany in 1941, in the College of Theology, Arts & Weidenweber remembers firsthand Sciences. She has a B.A. from the the horrific aftermath of fascism. University of Northern Iowa, a Ph.D. At the end of the war, she found from Brigham Young University, herself living under communism. and is doing her post-doctoral Both of these totalitarian regimes left residency at Oregon Health & Science indelible marks. After the Berlin Wall University. Dr. Michele Klich Wayte was built, she finally escaped with the and Dr. Wilson F. Zehr joined the help of friends and a French passport. School of Management. Wayte is an The Concordia University campus associate professor of Marketing. in Northeast Portland is in the same She earned her B.A. and Ph.D. from neighborhood where Portland’s Purdue University, and her M.A. from Volga German settlement began in DePaul University. Zehr, associate 1882. Concordia’s Center for Volga professor of Finance and Marketing, German Studies is the only one of holds B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. degrees its kind in the nation and supports from Portland State University. research into and preservation of the heritage, history, traditions, and accomplishments of the December 15 »January 13 « FEBRUARY 23 President E.P. Weber received an honorary Dr. Steve Braun, doctorate from Concordia University on longtime Concordia The CU Choir joins with Pastor Derrick business faculty member, is Traylor and the Rehoboth World his 90th birthday, as a part appointed the new Dean of the Healing Center Gospel Choir for of the fall graduation “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers ceremony. School of Management. – a celebration of African American musical contributions”4 concordia connection

Campus Life Five new faculty members willjoin Concordia this fall. Dr. LoriSanchez ‘94, M.Ed. ‘00 will serve asan associate professor for the Collegeof Education. She is a ConcordiaUniversity graduate and completedher doctoral work at George FoxUniversity. Dr. William Kuhn willjoin the faculty of Concordia’s new ➊music program as a full professor. Forthe past 15 years, he was an associateprofessor of music at CU-Nebraska.Dr. Joel Davis will join the Collegeof Theology, Arts & Sciences facultyas an assistant professor of History,taking the position previously heldby JD Wyneken. Davis recentlycompleted his doctorate at the ➋University of Missouri and taught at ConcordiaSaint Louis University in Missouri. Says VivaRonald Miolla, M.B.A. will take a Italia!more permanent role in the Schoolof Management where he has beenan adjunct instructor since 2003. Hewill begin as an associate professor of This May, 45Finance and Accounting, and comes Concordiawith an extensive background in students, alumni,the field. At time of publication, the faculty, andoffice of the Provost expected to add friends of thethree additional faculty members. university traveledThose individuals will be announced to Italy and Sicilyin the next edition of this magazine. (Venice, Florence, Assisi, Sorrento, Island of Capri,AEs-smaSohcaA.iisIVlPsIttanEroroloaruJrfTeimue.clHaTnqnalheudiEn@toee2odmstD0cuatJu0raAiofl-9sutrsTp,hrd.woErtarhio!tnlelul.arglnehda.dedu Taormina in Sicily, Mt. Etna, Palermo, Pompeii, and Rome) for a historical tour led by alumnus and faculty member, Michael Thomas '93. Since a picture is worth 1,000 words, here are some highlights from the trip of a lifetime. « April 3 PHOTOS: ➊ Associate Professor Michael ➍ Thomas '93 overlooking Florence; ➋ Roman Summer 2008 The world’s largest convocation Forum (Temple of Saturn; Arch of Septimius of academicians and scholars Severus); ➌ The students take a classic gondola gather to share new research on ride in Venice; ➍ The Duomo in Milan. the life and works of the Elizabethan era’s premierpoet, playwright, and wordsmith at Concordia for the 12th 5Annual Shakespeare Authorship Studies Conference.

Campus LifeSpring Break in New Orleans specializes in providing housing for low-income families around the Across campuses nationwide, Concordia, the eight students were world, brought their work to theSpring Break is typically a time when joined by 700 other college students area of New Orleans, and is workingstudents flee for the sunny sands and descended on New Orleans diligently to create some level of reliefof tropical destinations, or to their to lend a helping hand and to live for those who have suffered so much.homes for a final moment of rest out Concordia's mission to prepare Concordia volunteers werebefore gearing up for the end of the leaders for the transformation of stationed at Camp Hope, a formerterm. Not so for a unique group of society. high school that was completelyConcordia students who spent their The pictures on the news and flooded by Hurricanes Katrina andSpring Break (March 24-29) in New reports from the ground all indicate Rita and converted by Habitat forOrleans as a part of the Habitat for that many of the families whose Humanity into accommodationsHumanity Collegiate Challenge. Led homes and lives were devastated for staff and volunteers. The teamby Professor Julie Rowland and Scott by Hurricane Katrina are still spent the week at 2701 KenilworthFerguson, coordinator of Community financially unable to reconstruct their Drive where they worked to buildEngagement & Service Learning at lives. Habitat for Humanity, which a new home for a family forced to temporarily relocate to Kansas. After the storm, the house was eventually discovered more than four blocks away from its original foundation. At the conclusion of the five days, Concordia’s team had contributed over 400 hours of labor. Together with a group of volunteers from New York, they had framed almost the entire home. It was a significant contribution towards Habitat’s goal of building 1,500 new homes in the areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina over the next 10 years. “I can’t imagine working with a more committed, right-minded group of students,” Rowland shared. “Our students were there for all the right reasons, and both their hard work and compassionate hearts were a gift to experience. The financial support and prayers of the Concordia community were incredible.” The university is hoping to make this an annual Spring Break event. »April 11 »April 17 Hundreds of people gather Alter Wiener, Holocaust survivor on NE Liberty Street to help and author of From a Name to break ground on the George a Number: A Holocaust Survivor’s R. White Library and Autobiography, shares stories from his experience at Learning Center. a Lyceum Series lecture.6 concordia connection

Campus LifeConcordia There are several iterations and change in the athletics department.Cavaliers uses of the Concordia athletics As was announced many monthsLaunch New logo. The Concordia ‘Cavaliers’ logo ago, the university re-structured theIdentity (pictured left) is the primary logo, position of Athletic Director and and will be seen on the gym floor, launched a search to fill this new merchandise, stationery, and more. position. After a lengthy search, the It communicates very clearly who university has named Matt English the Cavaliers are and is effective in to this position. Matt is a native making Concordia’s name visible. Portlander and graduated from Two secondary, or spirit marks, Columbia Christian High School. He were also developed – a “C” and a has a B.A. in Business Administration set of swords. The secondary marks from Seattle Pacific University, and will show up on hats, uniforms, an M.B.A. from the University of and more. It is a great time to be Oregon’s Warsaw Sports Marketing a Cavalier and these new marks Center. Since 2001, Matt has worked establish a new look and feel that for the University of Oregon’s athletic will make a stronger statement to the department in a variety of roles public about Concordia athletics. starting as a graduate intern for the The new logo is not the only Duck Athletic Fund, then as regional As witnessed in the Navy & Whitesection of this magazine, this is anexciting time to be a Cavalier anda great time of transformation forthe university. As such, the athleticdepartment spent much of the pastyear working with Portland-basedSockeye Creative on the creation ofa new logo and identity system, inhopes of more clearly articulating themission and values of Concordia’sathletics program. ConcordiaUniversity athletics is a strong anddynamic program and through thisnew identity system, the universityhopes to put forward a more singularand bold statement about the history,tradition, and excellence of theCavaliers.« April 22 »May 5 May 6 Concordia begins offering its Master of EducationCU hosts the 14th Annual CEO Roundtable Luncheon, presented Members of CU’s program off-site in the Aloha-Beaverton area.by KeyBank. Regional business leaders fill the ballroom at the musical ensemblesGovernor Hotel to hear from Judy Peppler, President, Qwest This fall, CU will expand the cohortCommunications, Oregon; Stephen P. Reynolds, Chairman, head south for a offerings to Gresham, Lake Oswego,President, and CEO of Puget Energy & Puget Sound Energy; and 12-day tour through Milwaukie, and Medford.Larry G. Miller, President of the Portland Trail Blazers. California, Nevada, and Oregon, providing music and worship at more than 14 stops. Summer 2008 7

Campus LifeConcordia PreviewsOne-of-a-KindThrow Center On July 2, close to 200 people took a In addition to Wilkins, other Olympiansbreak from the U.S. Olympic Track and and World Record holders attended withField Trials in Eugene, Ore. to gather their families in tow such as Les Tiptonat the new Concordia University Throw (javelin, 1964), and Brian Crouser (javelin,Center for an exclusive sneak peak. 1988, 92). Located on 10 acres of land nearthe Portland International Airport, the “This is a resource for throwers aroundConcordia University Throw Center was the country. The participation programsdeveloped by Olympian and Concordia will bring in the local community as well as provideThrows Coach, Mac Wilkins, to provide a opportunities for elite U.S. throwers,” Mac Wilkins said.training ground for throwers from youth Concordia University’s track and field programslevels, to collegiate athletics, to Olympic have produced eight NAIA national champions in threehopefuls. The facility’s design features a large shelter at years of competition. Three Cavalier throwers capturedthe hub to allow all four implements (javelin, hammer, individual championships this past season, includingdiscus, and shot put) to be thrown simultaneously in a junior Annie Hess, who set the NAIA meet record in thesafe environment. discus last season and qualified to participate in the “The Throw Center will be a tremendous resource U.S. Olympic Trials this summer in Eugene, Ore. Hessfor throwers of all levels by providing year-round camps finished the season with the overall top collegiate markand clinics with expert instruction in all of the events,” in the discus with a throw of 192 feet, 7 inches and isConcordia Track and Field Head Coach Randy Dalzell ranked No. 8 in the country.said at the event. “It will also provide great competitionfor all ages with a series of events including a throwingsummit, which will be a combination of instruction andcompetition at the highest levels.”director of development for the fund by more than 40 percent to plans for the University of Oregon’sfund, working his way up to associate $10.5 million. In 2007, he directed planned basketball arena. Indirector of development for the fund, fundraising efforts for the athletics addition, he worked with coachesand in June of 2007 took over as department, generating nearly and administrative staff to assist withinterim executive director. $13 million in support. English scheduling, strategic planning, and During English’s tenure with the was instrumental in creating and other administrative duties. HeDuck Fund he helped to grow the executing the private fundraising joined the Concordia staff in mid-July.May 20 « May 24 June 2The women’s golf team begins play at The Concordia Athletic Dept. hosts the In only their third season of the NAIA National Championships, competition, the Cavaliers’ 7th Annual Fore the Students Golf their fourth straight trip to the Track & Field team crowned three Tournament. More than 150 alumni, tournament. They finish 11th out national champions at the NAIA supporters, and friends play golf of 23 teams who competed. finale and produced nine All-Americans. and raise $50,000 to support scholarships for student athletes.

Front to back: H. Dale DeWitz Carol (DeWitz) Brandon Allison (DeWitz) Zimmerman Brenda (DeWitz) Niman Dalene (DeWitz) Agost Not pictured:A Gift That Keeps Giving. Eric DeWitzA ttending Concordia has become a DeWitz complete information on all of the estate planning services offered by the Concordia University Foundationfamily tradition. All five of H. Dale DeWitz’s view our website at www.cu-portland.edu/estates. children are alumni. Recently, Mr. DeWitz decidedit was time to give back and support other families w w w . c u - p o r t la n d . e d u / E S T A TE Swho value the Concordia experience. (503)280-8505 / (800)752-4736 “I wanted others to receive the kind of educationmy children experienced at Concordia.” By giving through a Gift Annuity he was able toincrease his annual income for life, save on taxes, andgive back to students who would not have been ableto afford college without assistance. To find out more about funding a Gift Annuitycall (503) 280-8505 or (800) 752-4736 today. For

Feature Story The Dream Becomes Reality A s the first shovel hit the ground with strains of “Ain'-a That Good News” in the background, the hundreds of alumni and friends attending the groundbreaking for the George R. White Library and Learning Center realized they were present for a truly extraordinary moment in Concordia’s history; a moment that was celebrated at a gala the previous evening honoring the occasion, as well as the 25 years of leadership by President and Mrs. Schlimpert.10 concordia connection

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Feature Story On the evening of April 10, Concordia dressed up the gym in navy and white, struck up the band, and welcomed friends and supporters for a celebration like none other seen on campus before. Under starlit trees, more than 500 Concordia supporters toasted the start of the transformation of the campus and the 25 years of service of Chuck and Patti Schlimpert. It was an evening that kicked off the university’s comprehensive capital campaign – From Success to Significance – a private fundraising campaign that will raise more than $34 million for the campus by 2010. The first project, and the cause for celebration, was the George R. White Library and Learning Center. The $17 million project will increase academic space by 75 percent and more than double the capacity for library volumes. The development of the library also includes a quad and the Geri White Campanile, enhancing the current campus environs. In addition to being community friendly (the library has a community meeting room, a coffee shop, and an entrance that is outward facing), it is also environmentally friendly and is Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Developmental Design) certified by the Green Building Council for environmentally sustainable construction. The new building will also include a number of key academic centers including the Center for Applied Lutheran Leadership, The Shakespeare Authorship Research Centre, and the Northwest Center for Children's Literature to name a few. All of the great features of the building, as well as the accomplishments of the campus were touted by Gala Chairperson, University Regent and Foundation Director, Gloria Edwards. Portland Mayor Tom Potter was a highlight of the event and presented a four-year, full-ride Concordia University scholarship to incoming freshman Cinthia Hernandez (who, at An the time, was a senior at Portland’s Jefferson High School). Mayor Potter remarked that, “Concordia is truly a partner in our community and is making a difference in the lives of others.” EVENING12 concordia connection

Feature Story “God has richly blessed this university and its community far beyond my expectations— something He does regularly.” » President Chuck Schlimpert PHOTOS: TOP: Patti Schlimpert. MIDDLE: At the close of the program, President Lois (Schmidt) Gogl ‘56. BOTTOM: President Schlimpert had the opportunity to Chuck Schlimpert. FAR LEFT: Portland Mayor, address the crowd, “Patti and I are Tom Potter. FAR RIGHT: Pastor Derrick Traylor. grateful for your partnership and the very special opportunity to serve thisTO university for much longer than we ever anticipated. God has richly blessed this university and its community far beyond my expectations—something He does regularly.”ReMEMBER 13 Summer 2008

On Friday, April 11 the campus moved its normal chapel time outside of St. Michael’s and onto NE Liberty Street for a special service to break ground on the first new academic building on campus in more than 15 years. Hundreds of students, Concordia community members, neighbors, civic leaders, and philanthropic supporters of the university gathered together in prayer and fellowship to launch the construction. The excitement and significance of the day was symbolized with each turn of the soil. Years of planning and hard work were bearing fruit at last—the dream is becoming a reality. Northwest District President Warren Schumacher, student body president, Zach Saltz, community member and President of the Black Parent Initiative, Charles McGee, longtime friend of the university, Ross Edwards, and others spoke of the importance of the George R. White Library and Learning Center and the impact it would have on generations of Concordia students and community members alike. The library is named for George R. White, president of National Bark Sales in Boise, Idaho, whose relationship with Concordia spans more than two decades. He, along with his wife Geri, has given generously of time and talent to Concordia. His nephew, Andrew White, now a Concordia University Foundation Director, was on hand to place the ceremonial shovels into the ground with the Schlimperts. With the leadership and generous support of Concordia friends and alumni, the transformation has begun. Concordia’s expansion will soon allow the physical campus to keep pace with the momentum of its programs, its students, and its community. To learn more about the Success to Significance Campaign, watch the construction in progress, and to view our transformation video, visit the Concordia University website’s Campus Expansion page, www.cu-portland.edu/giving/success. Come back often to keep updated on the progress of the George R. White Library and Learning Center through the LIVE webcam. Join the excitement as the next phasePHOTOS: TOP: Concordia University Foundation Chair, of Concordia’s future unfolds.George Thurston. MIDDLE: Concordia University Achoir members file into the groundbreaking celebration.BOTTOM: Black Parent Initiative President, Charles DAYMcGee. LARGE PHOTO: Rev. Dr. Art Wahlers andhis son, current provost Dr. Mark Wahlers HS ‘76.BOTTOM LEFT: Northwest District President, andChairman of the Board of Regents, Warren Schumacher.BOTTOM MIDDLE: University Regent, FoundationDirector, and Gala Chairperson, Gloria Edwards. TOBOTTOM RIGHT: Asst. Professor, Keylah (Boyer)Frazier ‘97, Dean Dr. Chuck Kunert, Executive VicePresident, Gary Withers, and Regent CELEBRATEand Foundation Director, Andrew White.14 concordia connection

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Current IssuesOld homens ebrwingopportunitiesby Kassie Boehringer demolishing the homes, Concordia is partnering with alumnus MattMatt Burton ‘97 stands outside one of the 47 homes he plans to relocate for use by Burton ‘97 of Homes Worth Keepinglow-income families through his organization, Homes Worth Keeping and Burton and The ReBuilding Center to giveProperty Holdings. the old buildings new life while helping others in the community. According to the Portland construction Late last year as ConcordiaHousing Authority, there are more project is now an University CFO Denny Stoecklin wasthan 10,000 families and individuals environmental strategizing the best way to clear theseeking affordable housing in and social way for new construction on campus,Portland, Ore., 1,000 of which are on manifestation he happened to take a seat at aa waiting list and in direct need of a of Concordia’s dinner next to Matt Burton. Burton,place to call home. 88 of these low- mission who has a business degree fromincome families will have affordable to preparehousing, more than 331,565 cubic leaders for the Concordia, wasfeet of materials will not see a transformation at the dinnerlandfill, and 1,094 mature trees will of society. to speak aboutcontinue to live and grow thanks In order to his successfulto Concordia University’s efforts to make way for the George R. White non-profitreuse its resources in the midst of Library and Learning Center, quad, organization,construction. new residence hall, and new athletic Extraordinary Concordia’s campus expansion complex, the University needs to Young People,plan has become more than remove 47 homes that once served which providesnew buildings. Through unique generations of students and staff mentorship,partnerships, this once typical as married housing. Instead of education, and support programs for Native American children, young adults, and their families on reservations, villages, and reserves. Burton also heads Burton Property Holdings, a company that provides housing for low-income families in Southwest Washington. It was this chance meeting that brought Concordia and Burton into a partnership like no other. As an extension of Burton Property16 concordia connection

Current IssuesHoldings, Burton developed Homes Center of Our United Villages. The include improving the environmentWorth Keeping. With a team of process can be more cost-effective by reusing materials that wouldnearly 30 people, Burton plans to compared to the “wrecking ball otherwise be dumped into landfills,move and refurbish all but three of approach,” and up to 85 percent of providing livable-wage jobs inConcordia’s old houses, converting the building materials can be salvaged an economically depressed area,them to duplex units with two and used for future projects. educating the community on theseparate living spaces. Working with The ReBuilding Center, located in benefits of recycling, and providingthe U.S. Department of Housing Portland on N. Mississippi, sells the quality and environmentally soundand Urban Development, AccuTrust saved materials through its 52,500 building and remodeling materials atReal Estate, ECONorthwest, and square foot warehouse. It functions affordable prices.NW Structural Moving, Burton will like a thrift store for building With ingenuity, hard work, and arent the duplexes at a reduced rate to materials and donations are tax- passion for improving the community,working, low-income families. deductible. The center is open to the Concordia University, Homes Worth A native Portlander, Burton public and is a popular destination Keeping, and The ReBuilding Centergraduated from Mountain View High for homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, are turning old homes into vitalSchool in 1985. He attended Warner contractors, and artists, who enjoy 50 resources for local families. WhilePacific College and later Concordia, to 90 percent off regular retail prices. Concordia’s new buildings andsupporting himself through college Many of the materials that cannot athletic fields will vastly improve thein part by cutting onions for $6 an be reused for future building projects university’s ability to serve, the homeshour. Led by his strong relationship become inspiration for one-of-a-kind that once stood in their places willwith God, Burton has dedicated his furniture pieces created by ReFind also continue to transform lives welllife to serving the underserved. He Furniture, a department of The into the future.created Extraordinary Young People ReBuilding Center, which creates For more information aboutand Homes Worth Keeping to help picture frames, tables, mirrors, and DeContruction Services and Thedisadvantaged children and adults other functional works of art. ReBuilding Center, visit www.fulfill their potential. The ReBuilding Center’s goals rebuildingcenter.org. Currently, Burton and his teamare looking for large plots of land inMultnomah County where they canrelocate the houses. Once the land ispurchased, Burton will begin movingthe homes—three a day—throughthe streets of Portland. “This is a unique project,” Burtonsaid. “At least 27 of the houses haveto be moved by April 30, 2009. We’reworking hard to make sure we meetthe deadline.” The three homes that cannotbe moved will be dismantled byDeConstruction Services, a localnon-profit organization, and donatedto its parent organization ReBuilding Summer 2008 17

Alumni NotesAluNmonteisWhat’s new in your life? 1977Stay in touch and keep us posted on all of your news.New baby, new job, new spouse, new house, great John Nordling spent time this past springvacation, milestone anniversaries, recent retirement... in Pretoria, South Africa, where he taughtsend us an e-mail and give us the update on what’s at the Tswhane Lutheran Seminary.happening in your life. Feel free to include photos,including high-resolution (300 dpi) wedding and baby 1978pictures: Maughn Hagel has been a Special Education teacher at Corvallis HighEMAIL: [email protected] School for 25 years. He and his wife, Joy, recently celebrated their 20th weddingOr send mail to Alumni Notes, 2811 NE Holman St., Portland, OR 97211 anniversary, and they have three children, Katelyn (16), Taylor (14), and Kallie (9).60’s1963 Connie (Schwarzkopf) Nichols writes, Stephen Ude HS recently built a new “After many years of not keeping up Pamela (Beal) Knight moved from home in Ogden, Iowa and looks forward with classmates, here is the perfect Buffalo, NY back to Tacoma, Wash. after to retirement in a few years. opportunity to do so! I was a cop for 6 23 years at the University at Buffalo as a 1/2 years, taught in a one-room school graduate student and then as a researcher 1966 for 15 years, had a landscaping business, in the field of community policing. She and was attacked by the dreaded Multiple married Mark Knight on October 28, Bill Berner is a senior vice president and Sclerosis in 1999. I married John Nichols 2007 and works for the Seattle Police financial consultant with D.A. Davidson in 1991 (he retired from Seattle Fire Dept. Foundation. & Co.’s Bend office and was recently in 1992) and we moved to Palisades, named to the firm’s President’s Club in Wash. in 2001. I would love to hear from 1979 former classmates.” E-mail Connie at719071 ’srecognition of his strong professionalism [email protected]. Richard Keegan writes, “A lot has and commitment to clients. happened since I graduated with my A.A. 1974 in 1979. I received my B.S.N. from the Grace Jewett lives in Battle Ground, University of Portland in 1981, I obtained Wash. She is an administrator for Karen DuVal-Preuit is involved in co- a M.Ed. in teaching from National Vancouver Public Schools where she founding a Christian Vocational College University in 2003, and completed my continues to serve deaf people. Grace is with 12 charitable outreaches integrated M.S. in Nursing at CSU, Sacramento the mother of three (Margo, Amy, and into the curriculum. As it develops they where I now teach clinical part time. I Michael), and grandmother to Margo’s will be seeking pastors, professors, and recently retired from nursing at UC Davis first-born, Ty Anthony Williams. lay workers. E-mail her at ZenasCenter@ Medical Center after 22 years, where I solid.net. started as a new graduate R.N. in 1981. I am currently applying to the University ofDennis Morrison and Dolores (Fulton) Allan Rumsch is San Francisco for a Doctorate in NursingMorrison ‘71 are serving as missionary teaching second Practice.”teachers in Seoul, South Korea. Dennis grade for awrites, “We have been here for 10 Department of John King lives in Spanaway, Wash. withmonths and plan to be here a while. It Defense school his wife Nikki (Ruff) ALND ‘79. Theiris wonderful to be serving our Lord on Incirlik Air oldest daughter is an R.N., youngestin this manner. If you are coming to Base in Turkey.Korea, let us know.” E-mail them at daughter is in the Army and will [email protected]. attending PLU ROTC this August, and their adopted son is 12 years old. “Life has been good and we’re looking forward to retirement in a few years.”18 concordia connection

Alumni Notes80’s1980 Coach Brandt Helps Concordia Jeff Kranich received the 2008 Lux Bid Farewell to an Old Friend Christi Award from Concordia for excellence in Christian Education. In a recent interview on campus, Dwaine said, “I didn’t come here to Michael “Mike” Matlock is chairman If there is one name that is synonymous make money. I didn’t come here to of the Northern California Officials with Concordia athletics it is Dwaine get ready to go to another school. I Association. This past fall he was Brandt. He was the head coach of the came here to spend my entire life at selected to officiate one of the three state baseball team for 29 years, touching the same place, and it was the best football championship games, an honor the lives of more than 400 players, decision I ever made.” And it was a that was featured in The Lodi News. coaching them in an estimated 8,000 decision that has paid huge dividends Mike is currently a fifth grade teacher at innings. So you can imagine how it for generations of Blue Jays and Fairsite Elementary School in Galt, Calif. felt when he bid farewell to the old Cavaliers. Dwaine was inducted into and has three grown children. field at the closing ceremony after the the NAIA District 2 Coaches Hall of alumni games this spring, clearing Fame in 1991. Although he retired Greg Williamson writes, “I’ve been an the way for the George R. White from Concordia in 1999, he continues active duty Army chaplain since 1986 Library and Learning Center taking to coach the alumni team at the and am now at Ft. Meade, Md. Jackie its place. For him, and the hundreds annual alumni games and stays and I celebrated our 25th wedding of others in attendance who shared involved in campus life. anniversary this year. I’ve enjoyed moments of glory and camaraderie When the university breaks ground military ministry, and I will continue on that field for more than 60 years, and subsequently dedicates the new to pray that Army beats Navy.” the emotion was palatable. athletic complex and the baseball field Dwaine’s teaching career at within it, you can bet Coach Brandt 1981 Concordia spans 40 years throughout will be in attendance. He may be which he developed a number retired, but his dedication to Concordia Liz (Richmond) Sedore and her of Humanities courses, chaired University continues to pave the way for husband, Jim, were commissioned in the History and Social Science those who have come behind him. June, 2007 as missionaries to Mongolia. Department, and served as head Liz plans to work in women’s ministries and assistant basketball coach, in and Celebrate Recovery leadership, addition to his time spent on the and Jim will work in reforestation baseball field. and men’s ministry. Visit her blog at LJMonGO.blogspot.com. 1984 Cody Aker ‘08, who was the co-captain and the second-leading scorer of Concordia’s 1982 The accomplishments of Scott Aker, Wilson men’s basketball team. His youngest son, High School athletic director and boy’s Gage, will be a freshman at CU-Portland in Brian Brumsickle is currently the basketball coach in Portland, Ore., were the fall where he, too, will play basketball. high school principal at the American recently featured in The Portland Tribune. International School of Dhaka. In The article also mentioned Scott’s son, August he will move to become the principal at the American School of Warsaw. Randy Zook was featured as the Teacher of the Week in The Orlando Sentinel. Randy teaches mathematics at Orlando Lutheran Academy in Orlando, Fla. 1983 Richard Wildhirt was named Minister of Classic Worship at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Federal Way, Wash. following the retirement of former Concordia faculty member, Ray Sievert. Richard’s duties include worship planning, organist, and choir director. Daughter, Terilyn (CU-Irvine ‘06) is a 7th grade teacher at the Concordia School in Tacoma, Wash. Son, Phillip, wed Tabitha Brauer (CU-Irvine ‘07), daughter of Doug ’86 and Beth (Heiden) Brauer ‘85, in May 2008. Summer 2008 19

Alumni Notes 1985 Wayne Johnson writes, “I retired from 1994 full-time work as a police supervisor, Kimberly Petersen was appointed by and aside from my Concordia degree, Toni (Laue) Schimming is pursuing Calif. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger I have also graduated from other a Master of Arts in applied theology, as the community program manager management trainings such as the FBI specializing in pastoral and spiritual for the Northern California Re-Entry National Academy, the Oregon Executive counseling at Marylhurst University. Facility in Stockton, which is part of the Development Institute, and Executive Toni, her husband, Paul, and daughter, California Department of Corrections and Police training at Portland State Margaret, have lived in the Concordia Rehabilitation. Kim was also recognized University. After high school, I neighborhood for the past 16 years. at last fall’s reunion with the Alumni of served from 1961-1965 in the US Distinction Award. Navy, and visited ports in Japan, Amy (Westland) Okinawa, the Philippines, Laos, Zuckerman and 1987 and Vietnam. I have been happily her husband, married for 37 years to Joanne Howard, D’Norgia Taylor Price published a new Johnson ALJC ‘68, and we have welcomed a baby book, String Beans & Candy Canes: A Novel! one daughter, Joan, a college girl, Zoey Rae, on student.” April 2, 2008. Zoe 1988 joins big brother 1994 Zachary. Karina (Savage) Strandjord MAT ‘02 recently moved to Big Fork, Mont. with David Burkhardt welcomed 1995 her husband, Joe, and daughters, Olivija his first child, Aryn Grace, on and Sofie. Joe is the pastor of Bethany August 9, 2006. Ayrn was born Emily (Junken) Lutheran Church. while David was serving in House is in Mosul, Iraq. her eighth 1989 year “walking Dawn (Grauer) Hooks and Michael the journey of Dan Berg and Tressa (Little) Berg ‘90 live Hooks ‘95 have two daughters, Danica adoption.” She and in Shoreline, Wash. with their teenage (3) and Hannah (infant). Both children her husband, Brian, have two children, children, K.C. and Zack. Tressa is an were adopted from birth through Antioch Abby (4) and Benjamin (2). She would algebra teacher and cross country and Adoptions, a Christian adoption agency love to connect with her classmates. track coach at King’s High School in founded by Dr. Ken Hutcherson, pastor E-mail her at [email protected]. of Antioch Bible Church in Kirkland,919092 ’sSeattle, Wash. Dan teaches P.E. at King’s Wash. After working at the Washington Dave Hurt is the facilities department Elementary. State School for the Blind for seven contract manager for the Port of years, Michael started Next Level Vancouver. Daniel Clem was appointed director of Assistive Technology (www.nextlevelat. the Oregon Department of Aviation by com). His company provides software 1996 Ore. Governor Ted Kulongoski in August and hardware technology to the blind 2007. He and his wife, Debbie, have five and visually impaired. Michael is also Amy Gehrke was recently named director grown children and five grandchildren. an adjunct instructor at Portland State of Graduate Admission in CU’s Office of University in the graduate program for Admission. Robert Musfeldt and his wife, Alice, visually impaired learners. Dawn taught welcomed their son, Blake Robert K-3 education at the Washington State Kimberly Morton married Ethan Bench Musfeldt, on November 8, 2006. Robert School for the Blind and was an adjunct on July 14, 2007. They live in Burien, is currently the assistant principal of instructor at Portland State University Wash. Kim is the book production Murchison Middle School in Austin, in the graduate program for visually manager at Tape Ministries NW, a lending Texas. impaired learners. She is currently taking library of Christian Audio Books for the a sabbatical from teaching to stay at home blind and disabled. She is a published 1993 full-time with their daughters. handbell composer, and is looking to get involved in music ministry at a local Tamara “Tami” Briggs MBA recently church now that she and her husband are joined Coca-Cola Enterprises as the getting settled in to their new community. director of category planning. Mike Nolan is serving on the La Center City Council in La Center, Wash. 1997 Ilene Gilbert is the regional vice president of Ambulatory Network for Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Ill.20 concordia connection

Alumni NotesNeill Twigg teaches elementary P.E. at Chris Thurley MAT is the head 00’s2000Eastwood and Groner Elementary Schools boy’s soccer coach and Health & P.E. Karen (McLaughlin) Bures and herin Hillsboro, Ore. Neill also coaches girl’s husband live in Saint Paul, Minn. andbasketball at Hillsboro High School. department chair at Jesuit High School in have a two-year-old, Aiden. She would1998 Portland, Ore. love to connect with classmates. E-mailLuis Alcala MBA ‘07 is a senior solutions her at [email protected] for BCSI in Beaverton, Ore. Koty Zelinka teaches English at PortlandShane Bassett is the principal of GlenfairElementary School in Portland, Ore. Lutheran High School and was recently featured in The Oregonian for her creative use of MySpace.com to teach Romeo and Juliet.Diane Hill MBA ‘03 writes, “I moved 1999 Chaplain Lt. Jones Ofuasia is the leadback to Seattle, Wash. in 2005, and pastor of the Tarawa Terrace Chapel atafter 15 months as a Boeing project Scott Hutchins MAT and his wife, Kylee Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base inmanager contractor, I have landed back (Wells) MAT ‘04, welcomed a daughter, NC. Jones and his wife, Dianna, have twoat a university. Well sort of. I now work Sylvia Marie, in September 2007. children, Benjamin (8) and Olivia (3).for a company called SunGard Higher Alicia (Hodnett) Robinson MBA ‘02 livesEducation, a contract services company Jon Muhly along with his wife, Julie, in Mount Laurel, NJ and is pursuing athat provides information technology and their sons, David and Nathan, are Ph.D. in organizational psychology andservices to approximately 1600 colleges serving as missionaries in Moscow, Russia development.and universities. My client is Seattle through LCMS World Mission. Eszylfie Taylor and his fiancée are proudUniversity and my office is actually parents of a baby girl born in Februarylocated on their campus. My mission is to Paul Rondema and Jen (Russell) ‘98 2007. Eszylfie recently finished in the topset up a project management office and welcomed a baby girl, Anna Hope, on one percent of brokers for New York Lifeinstill project management practices and February 14, 2008. Insurance Company, and is involved in aprinciples. I really am enjoying my job number of business ventures includingand it is most enjoyable to be involved Jacob “Jay” Schmidt MBA ‘06 has joined ownership in a LA bar/restaurant,again with faculty, staff, and academia Silicon Forest Electronics, Inc., a contract animation company (www.gigapix.com),and not have any homework!” manufacturing company in Vancouver, sports handicapping company (www. Wash., as the vice-president of Sales and priflex.com), non-profit youth basketballJenn Klotz was recently featured in the Marketing. camp (www.futurestarscamp.org), andTigard Times for her musical endeavors real estate investments.and volunteer work. Jenn is a member of Jennifer Swisegood celebrated five yearsthe musical group, Pressure Point, and of marriage in March and just completed Lejla Zorlak lives in Sarajero where sheis an employee recognition specialist for her master’s degree in Family Life from works for Coca-Cola.Oregon Health & Science University. CU-Nebraska. She writes, “I have fond memories of my days at Concordia – Summer 2008Joel McGinley works for Cox Comm- Portland, best of luck with the building.”unications headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. Heather Vinal MAT is a secondaryKristin (Scherer) Schuman lives in Elk science teacher in the Portland PublicGrove, Calif. with her husband, Brian, School District.and son, Destry. She is completing herdegree and plans to pursue a career incounseling/social work.Jodee (Thickins) Smith and her husband,Geoff, welcomed a baby girl, Ashlee Joelle,on April 20, 2007. She joined older sister,Ainslee Rae (born March 11, 2005). Jodeeearned her Master of Arts in Teachingin special education at Pacific Universityin 2002. She taught for three years inthe Hillsboro School District where shespecialized in Autism Spectrum Disorder.Jodee also coached varsity girl's basketballat Hillsboro High School before hangingup her sneakers for motherhood. Jodee isa stay-at-home mom in Cashmere, Wash. 21

Alumni Notes David and Beth (Vowels) Nickodemus ‘01 Shannin Zednik works for the Baker City welcomed a son, Noah, on January 10, 2008. Police, and is the new resource officer for 2001 Noah joins a brother, Jacob. Baker City High School. Katie Kautz married Jesse Dill in 2001 and in 2006 they welcomed a daughter, Amalia Hanley. Katie teaches Kindergarten at David Hill Elementary School in Hillsboro, Ore. Justin’s family started Sisters Coffee Company, based in Sisters, Ore., when he was eight years old. For the past three years, Leigh-Anne and Justin have used their talents to help the business grow. And while joining Sisters Coffee Company was always in the back of Justin’s mind, Leigh-Anne was set on becoming a teacher and earned her Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Concordia. “I was convinced I was going to be a teacher,” said Leigh-Anne. “However, I have learned that life rarely turns out like we have it planned in our heads. I was offered a job in the family business, and my path turned.” Both Justin and Leigh-Anne credit Concordia with helping them to develop the skills to succeed in business and in life. “During my time at CU, my relationship with Christ really developed, and for the first time in my life I earnestly sought Truth,” said Justin. “I wouldn’t be able to help move our business forward were it not for the personal growth I experienced at Concordia.”Young Alums Brew Success “I am blessed beyond measure to be able to use my organizational and management skills to instruct and mentor a staff of over 20 young people every day,” added Leigh-Anne.It was basketball that brought Leigh-Anne When the Durhams heard that Concordia was opening a coffee cart at the new(Stohl) ’04, MAT ‘05 and Justin Durham bookstore, they knew it should feature Sisters Coffee. Their hard work and ongoing‘03 to Concordia University, but it will be relationships built while students at Concordia helped to make their dream a reality.coffee that brings them back. Leigh-Anne and Justin plan to help future Concordia students learn about business Leigh-Anne and Justin both say that through internship and management opportunities. “We fall short in our success ifwhat started out simply as the desire to we do not teach others the skills we have learned,” said Leigh-Anne. “The greatestplay basketball for the Cavaliers, turned accomplishment is to learn skills that make you successful, and then pass them on.”into a complex and exciting journey that For now, the Durhams look forward to reconnecting with Concordia and expandinghas led to personal growth, marriage, and Sisters Coffee Company to Portland. “Concordia was so instrumental in our maturityleadership roles in the Durham family that it seems very natural to be involved in a project like this one,” said Justin.business. That business—Sisters CoffeeCompany—will bring Leigh-Anne andJustin back to Concordia as their coffee isfeatured at the new coffee cart opening inthe relocated bookstore. Peter Kunert Chad Van Demark was recently hired and his at Resource Recycling Technologies in wife, Carrie, Bellevue, Wash. as the resource allocation welcomed manager. Brady Charles on March 31, Robert Walker MBA ‘04 is serving in 2008. Brady Iraq. He writes, “The people of Iraq want weighed 4 what everyone else wants. They want lbs, 12 oz. Dr. their families to live in peace, they want Chuck Kunert, dean of the College of their children to grow healthy, strong, andTheology, Arts, and Sciences is now the educated, and they want to benefit fromproud grandpa of six grandchildren. the fruits of their own labor. Although the religion may be different, the love of life is the same.”22 concordia connection

Alumni Notes Steven Colkitt married Brittany Bill Dash is a math teacher in the Schumaker on July 7, 2007. The couple Columbia County Education Campus lives in Roseburg, Ore., where Steven is an alternative program at St. Helens High eighth grade math teacher. School in St. Helens, Ore.2002 Jennifer Hollis married Josh Pearce ‘99 Ada (Weicht) Frandsen welcomed on July 28, 2007. Jennifer works for triplets, Daril, Dax, and Andee, onAndrea Anderson is engaged to Patrick Concordia’s Office of Admission and Josh May 30, 2007.McDonald. The couple lives in Las Vegas, is in sales for Fred Meyer.Nev. where Andrea teaches special edu-cation and is pursuing her master’s degreeat the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.Heidi Brotche married BradleyMcCutcheon on August 11, 2007. Thecouple lives in Lacey, Wash., and Heidiis a real estate agent at Keller WilliamsRealty in Olympia.Correne (Schilke) Constantino is photo taken by: Holden onto Memoriesexpecting her first baby this August.Kirsten Daniel MAT married Casey Cassiday (Timmons) Hopkins is a first Jason Talley and Ashlee (Swett) TalleyHolden on July 15, 2006. Kirsten teaches grade teacher in Gresham, Ore. She and ‘05 recently celebrated their firstP.E. and Health, and is the Junior Varsity her husband, Jason, have two daughters wedding anniversary. Jason is in thebasketball coach at Bend High School in born in 2004 and 2006. Cassiday is doctoral program for PharmD at PacificBend, Ore. currently pursuing her master’s degree University. Ashlee is working at Tuality in education with a specialization in Community Hospital and plans to startHeather Donnan married Jeff Ballman reading/literacy. the Physician Assistant program throughin June 2005. They welcomed a son, Pacific University in June. Last September,Benjamin Michael, in May 2006. Heather Katrina Takalo married Chuck Morris Ashlee and her friend, Amanda Larsen ‘05,writes, “I am currently a membership and on March 31, 2008. Katrina is a teacher at participated in Race for the Cure inmarketing specialist for Girl Scouts in Pierce Elementary School in Pierce, Idaho. Portland, Ore. in honor of Amanda’sMankato, Minn. and enjoying the country mom, Debbie Larson, and Danalife on our family farm. I hope all you 2004 Barbarick, wife of Concordia Universitywest coast people are enjoying life!” men’s basketball coach, Brad Barbarick. Kelly Allen MAT married RobertJennifer (Kenyon) Letourneau recently Csepcsanyi on June 26, 2007 in Maui, 2005moved back to Portland, Ore. from Hawaii. Kelly is a teacher at Aloha HuberPhoenix, Ariz. Park School in Beaverton, Ore. Judith “Judy” Blevens lives in Battle Ground, Wash. where she keeps busy withLynda Stelzer was recently appointed to Ian Ciccareli writes,“I have three kids volunteer work. She recently returnedhead the Bureau of Land Management’s now, Isaac, Elijah, and Violet, and of course to campus and wrote, “What did I findNational Operations Center in Denver, Colo. have been married to Naomi for five at CU…another campus and people years. We are buying our first house and growing, all caring better for God’s recently opened ‘Ciccarelli’s Restaurant’ creation.” in North Bend, Ore. I am the head chef/ owner serving ‘Northwest Cuisine with an International Flair,’ mostly a play on French and Italian classics. Stop by and receive a free piece of tiramisu for all Concordia alumni.”2003Wendy (Waldrop) Avery and herhusband, Todd, welcomed a daughter,Aubree Grace, on May 11, 2007. Aubreejoins sister, Claire (2). Summer 2008 23

Alumni Notes Charlotte May and Eric Bohlmann ‘06 Scott Dickson married Stephanie Solarek are engaged and planning an autumn ‘08 on May 17, 2008 at the Olympic Lodge wedding. Charlotte works in Concordia’s in Bremerton, Wash. Office of Admission. Stacy Doering graduated this spring with Damian Pardue MBA ‘07 was sworn into a M.S. in counseling psychology from Cal the United States Air Force by Brigadier State Bakersfield. General Robert McFarlin, U.S. Army (Ret.), partner faculty of the Concordia Brian Layton MAT married Sarah Miller MBA program, on February 17, 2008. on August 25, 2007. Brian is a business Damien is serving as a Medical Sciences education teacher at Toledo High School Corp. Officer. in Wash. and Sarah is a third grade teacher.Shawn Farrens MAT married Janie Kelley (Holleran) Piper and her husband, William Lindemann MBA is a projectHovda on March 24, 2007. The couple Mike, welcomed a son, Landon, on manager for the Port of Houston andresides in Portland, Ore. August 22, 2007. the West Gulf Maritime Association. His position is funded by the Texas WorkforceAlissa Harris writes, “I got engaged.” Gina Pronesti MAT married Clifford Commission, and is the first economic Lascink on August 14, 2007. Gina is an development grant awarded by the State ofSeth Johnson MAT was recently named elementary school Spanish teacher in Texas to the maritime industry for trainingprincipal of River Mill Elementary School Portland, Ore. improvements and homeland security.in Estacada, Ore. He is married with a1-year-old son. John Runcie M.Ed. TESL is teaching Kenna Maltman married J.W. Walker on English as a Second Language at Clark November 24, 2007, and now resides inKiersten Krajcar was recently appointed College and Portland Community Merrill, Ore. Kenna is a teacher at Petersonregistrar for Concordia University. College. Elementary School in the Klamath County School District. Philipp Kupfer Kelly (Stirling) Thompson MAT is a and his wife, second grade teacher at Happy Valley Shay McDonald MBA and her husband, Rachel, have Elementary School in Happy Valley, Ore. Ryan, welcomed twins, Liam and Ella, on moved to December 29, 2007. Boston, Mass. 2006 Philipp is a dental student Thomas Bier and Melissa Smith ‘06 at Harvard recently became engaged. A wedding is University. planned for the summer of 2009. Karlia Lindeke John Blom and his wife, Deborah (Holts) lives in Kent, Blom ‘05, are relocating to the Kansas Wash. and is a City area where John is starting a job staff analyst for as a historian/researcher at the Combat Boeing. Studies Institute in Fort Leavenworth.Carmelyn Mark returned to her reser- Joanna (Hale) Curren graduatedvation, Gila River Indian Community in this spring with a M.A. in counselingArizona, after graduation and currently psychology from Pacific University withserves as the Community’s financial Summa Cum Laude honors.analyst. Carmelyn writes, “I give thanks tomy community for putting me through Sarah Dickson married David Meyer oncollege. That is why I want to stay here, to March 29, 2008. The couple resides ingive back to my Tribe what they have given Boise, Idaho.me, and that is a life that I can be proud of.”24 concordia connection

Alumni NotesNathan Moyal MBA has relocated to Alex Hartman plays for the Vancouver Brandon and Sarah Grace (Rondema)Seattle for a new marketing position Volcanoes in the International Basketball Shewbert ‘01 will relocate to Seattlein the Touch Screen group of Cypress League. in September 2008 where Sarah willSemiconductor–Wireless. begin her Ph.D. in music history at the Eric Herboth married Ali Lajoie on University of Washington. She has beenLorien Petersen was commissioned as June 30, 2007. granted a full tuition scholarship anda Director of Christian Education on teaching assistantship and is sad butJanuary 20, 2008 and is currently serving Darcy Madison recently joined the excited to leave Concordia after five yearsas the DCE at Trinity Lutheran Church in Concordia University Foundation as an as assistant director of Theology, PAVA,Bend, Ore. administrative assistant. She also serves and Humanities. Brandon will continue as an assistant coach for the women’s to pursue his career as a personal trainer.Alexander Platanias is a case manager basketball team.for Kampfe Management Services in ReunionPortland, Ore. KMS provides brain Carrie Mork MAT married Ben Palenske Weekend isinjury rehab programs to help people on November 10, 2007. Carrie is awho are brain-damaged as the result kindergarten teacher in Jewell, Ore.of a traumatic accident. Alexander wasrecently interviewed on ESPN’s “Outside Kelli Moung M.Ed. teaches elementarythe Lines” for a segment on concussions physical education at Lewis and Clarkamong high school football players. Elementary School in St. Helens, Ore.Ashley Rowe received a master’s degree in Michael Rowley MAT married Jacquelinesocial work from the University of Denver Pearce in July 2007. Michael is a middlethis spring. school math teacher in Atlanta, Ga. Jyndia Schaible spent last year in New York City where she volunteered with pregnant teens living with HIV.Martin “Marty” Welch and Anna Everett Lori Weiss MAT teaches math and UNDERwere married on June 15, 2007. Marty accounting at Tualatin High School in CONSTRUCTIONis the director of youth ministry at Tualatin, Ore.Community of Hope Lutheran Church in The bulldozers and workers areWilsonville, Ore. 2008 busy transforming the campus and constructing the George R. White2007 Jennifer Hart recently started working for Library and Learning Center and Concordia’s Office of Admission as the a new Quad. All this work meansDanielle Denney is a math teacher in the administrative assistant. the campus will be a little messyCape Flattery School District in Neah Bay, this year, so Reunion is also underWash. construction and will comeBrian Gardner MAT is the assistant back in the summer of 2009principal at Waldport High School in bigger and better.Waldport, Ore. In the meantime, don’tPaul Graslie MBA recently accepted a Kari Mabe and Paul Jaques are miss this amazingposition with the World Council of Credit engaged to be married in July 2009. opportunity toUnions working to set up microfinance watch theorganizations in developing countries. He constructionand his wife have relocated to Madison, Wis. take place. For more information and to view our live footage visit: www.cSuu-mpmoerrtl2a0n08d.edu 25

2008Alumni Highlights1 - Women’s soccer players past and present at the annual Alumni Soccer 7 - Joe & Linda (Simsen) Borecki and Carla (Vahsholtz) Olson at Reunion (Oct. 07) & Volleyball Games (Aug. 07) 8 - Distinguished Alumnae Kim Petersen with Dr. Lynne Keyne-Michaels (Oct. 07)2 - Coach Dan Birkey and alumni, Biniam Afenegus, at the annual Alumni Soccer 9 - Dr. Dwaine Brandt and Dr. Joel Schuldheisz with Hall of Fame Inductee & Volleyball Games (Aug. 07) Richard Schmidtke at Reunion (Oct. 07)3 - Rev. Dr. Dick Reinisch and Rev. Dr. Art Wahlers pose at Concordia’s 10 - Students and alumni cheer on the men's basketball team at UO (Nov. 07) Founder’s Day Chapel (Sept. 07) 11 - Alumni attend the MAT TESOL Luncheon (Feb. 08)4&5 - Alumni and current players pose at the annual Alumni Basketball Games (Oct. 07) 12&13 - Baseball players past and present gather for the Baseball Legacy Event (Apr. 08)626- Memberscoof tnhec5o0r-Ydeaiar CcluobnatnReecutniioonn(Oct. 07)

In Memoriam Alumni NotesGavin Anderson ‘02 passed away on Daniel Harding ‘89 passed away on August 23January 28, 2008 from cancer. He is November 7, 2006. He was a veteran of Grand Opening of thesurvived by his wife, Maritza, daughters, the Vietnam War, and later became a real BookstoreKayla and Ashley, and son, Jared. estate broker for US Funding Group. September 11Dennis Bauman ‘06 passed away on July Jim Kern ‘94 MBA ‘03 passed away on Founder’s Day21, 2007 at the age of 45. He was a loving February 15, 2008. He worked for EPIChusband, devoted father to his son, Adam, in Portland, Ore. for more than 24 years October 4teacher, and mentor. and most recently served as the marketing Cavalier Family director. WeekendAssociate professor of marketing, GaryBlackton, passed away on September 12, Frank Koepke, longtime adjunct October 3-52007. Gary began teaching marketing instructor in CU’s Theology program and Adidas XC High Schoolseminars at Concordia University in 1988 pastor emeritus at Immanuel Lutheran Classicas an adjunct professor. He also served Church in Sandy, Ore., passed away onas president of Blackton & Company, May 18, 2008. He was able to attend the October 18Inc., a management consulting company university’s graduation ceremony on May Alumni Basketballspecializing in new product development. 3 to see his granddaughter receive her Games nursing degree.Debbie Campbell ‘06 passed away after a October 26lengthy battle with cancer on July 1, 2008. Thomas R. Parker ‘68 died on March Reformation FestivalShe served Concordia for nearly 15 years 4, 2008 and is survived by his wife of at Zion Lutheranand held many roles and most recently nearly 40 years, Linda, son, Fred, and Church - Portlandas the nursing program coordinator. daughters, Melissa King, Jessica Thurman,She is survived by her husband, David, and Megan Zazueta. He was also the October 31/Halloweentwo children, Annie and Des, and eight grandfather of nine grandchildren and Residence halls aregrandchildren. “surrogate grandpa to many.” open to the public for trick-or-treatingAllison Davee ‘97 passed away on Richard Phillips ‘92 passed away onSeptember 18, 2007. She was a teacher November 14, 2007. Richard was a November 14-15at Walt Morey Middle School in respiratory therapist for the Portland VA Preview Weekend forTroutdale, Ore. Medical Center in Portland, Ore. before high school seniors becoming an administrator for Lincare.Former Concordia librarian, Alma M. November 16Dobberfuhl, passed away on February John Sternberg, a Lutheran pastor and CU Sunday at18, 2008. She served as the head librarian former Concordia University teacher, Immanuel Lutheranfor more than 35 years before retiring in passed away on November 23, 2007. Church-Portland1988. Martin Stuebe HS ‘29 passed away on November 28-29Cory Fleming ‘05 passed away in April 3, 2007. He attended parochial Thrivent NorthwestNovember 2007. school and high school at Concordia, Invitational Basketball following in his father’s footsteps to Tournament at PLUThe Rev. Paul L. Frank ‘69 passed away become a Lutheran pastor. He servedon October 24, 2007. He attended and churches in Ohio, Wash., Idaho, and Okla. December 5-7graduated from Concordia High School, Christmas ChoraleCollege, and Seminary. As a Lutheran Deanne Vogel ‘69 passed away onpastor, he served churches in Fort Scott, September 18, 2007. She lived in Albany, January 24Kan., Moses Lake, Wash., and Portland, Ore., and worked as a teaching assistant Lutheran NightOre. in South Albany and Lebanon High Schools. February 12-14Gerald “Jerry” Gibbs ‘75 passed away on Lutheran ElementaryAugust 22, 2007 after a long battle with Linda Wehrspann ‘70 passed away School Tournamentcancer. Jerry was the owner and CEO of on November 30, 2006. Linda taughtNorthwest Machine Works in Canby, Ore. elementary school, and was a music Stay in the loop at teacher in South Dakota, and in Roseburg www.cu-portland.edu and Portland, Ore. before serving as a literacy coach at Cedar Mill Elementary School in Beaverton, Ore. Summer 2008 27

Navy & WhiteSpring Sports Wrap-upT he spring semester officially concluded with commencement on May 3, but the Cavalier runners, jumpers, andthrowers were still on campus for several more weeks as the teams prepared to defend their Cascade Collegiate Conferencecrowns and gear up for appearances at the NAIA Outdoor Championships held outside of St. Louis from May 22 to 24. The CU women won 12 of the 21 After fighting for the final spot total events and the men captured at the regional tournament, the seven titles. Leading the way were Field Concordia baseball team once again Athletes of the Meet Nik Kay and faced the powerhouse Lewis-Clark Annie Hess. The duo continued their State squad in postseason play. After success at the NAIA Championships dropping a decision to the Warriors, with wins in the discus at the national a Cavalier comeback bid against meet. The pair were joined by Greg British Columbia Schultz, who won the men’s hammer came up short to throw after a runner-up result a end the CU season. year ago. With the three victories, Concordia finished Concordia now has eight national in second place championship performers in three in the conference years of existence. standings with a With the team’s success, Concordia 10-8 league mark,Annie Hess head coach Randy Dalzell was trailing conference champion The Most notable, junior thrower honored as the men’s and women’s Jason Grisham Annie Hess was given the NAIA’s Outstanding Performer Award NAIA Region I and CCC Coach of College of Idaho. after shattering the women’s discus meet record with a 192-7 toss. This the Year. The Cavalier softball team found record toss places Annie as the top collegiate thrower in the nation, and The Concordia golf teams also similar success on the diamond after the eighth ranked thrower overall. With this placement, Annie competed made appearances at the NAIA compiling a 16-8 record in the CCC, in the U.S. Olympic Trials held in Eugene, but was not able to throw Championships with the women second only to Oregon Tech, for a the distance needed to qualify for the Bejing Olympics. recording an 11th-place finish, place at the Region I tournament. Overall the squads finished their regular season with a pair of team titles and Tyler Austin representing the The two teams met in the opening while hosting the CCC Championships at Mt. Hood Community College. men as an individual. Lindsay Aho round, where the Cavs spotted the The Concordia women cruised to a 229-point haul to runner-up Oregon led the women’s Owls two runs in the first Tech’s 187-point sum while the CU men gathered 238 ½ points for more contingent, tying and played even from there than a 50-point spread over second place Eastern Oregon. for 13th place on to fall 7-5. Once again and earning All- falling behind early, CU’s Tournament status. season came to an end with a Austin finished the 10-7 loss to Simon Fraser. tournament after Nicole Illias three rounds, just missing the cut despite a 2-under 70 in his closing round. Tyler Austin For a complete schedule of games go to: gocugo.com28

Navy & WhiteCavalier AwardsIt was another banner year for the Concordia athletic department as the Cavaliers hoisted six Cascade CollegiateConference championships and continued to excel at the national stage. Out of 232 schools in the NAIA, Concordiatook 26th in the NAIA Director's Cup. Along the way, 56 student-athletes were recognized as All-Conference, 14 werenamed NAIA Scholar-Athletes, and 17 concluded their seasons as NAIA All-Americans.Concordia Team Finishes NAIA All-American Jesse Alvarez – Men’s Basketball Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes Rachel Cotter – VolleyballFall Erin Forge’t – Women’s Soccer Kelsey Green – SoftballMen’s Cross Country – 8th CCC / 12th NAIA Region I A.J. Lightheart – Men’s GolfWomen’s Cross Country – 7th CCC / 14th NAIA Region I Jen Marquette – SoftballMen’s Soccer – 1st CCC / NAIA Region I - Finals Casey McLeod – BaseballWomen’s Soccer – 1st CCC / NAIA National Championship – Quarterfinals Tyler Peake – Men’s SoccerVolleyball – 6th CCC Justine Pronovost – Women’s Soccer Ben Rue – BaseballWinter Lisa Schmidt – Women’s Golf Kim Tilton – Women’s GolfMen’s Basketball – 5th CCC Caitlin Verhofstadt – Women’s SoccerWomen’s Basketball – 5th CCC Angie Woolhiser – Women’s BasketballSpringBaseball – 2nd CCC / 4th NAIA Region ISoftball – 2nd CCC / 4th NAIA Region IMen’s Golf – 1st CCC / 5th NAIA Region IWomen’s Golf – 1st CCC / 3rd NAIA Region I / NAIA Championships – 11thMen’s Track & Field – 1st CCC / NAIA Championships – 5thWomen’s Track & Field – 1st CCC / NAIA Championships – 13th Matt Artau – Track & Field Paul Roshau Tim Badley – Track & Field Lucas Egenwall – Men’s Soccer Jen Marquette Joe Givens – Men’s Soccer Annie Hess – Track & Field Nik Kay – Track & Field Curtis Parrish – Track & Field Alex Ponce – Men’s Soccer Jackie Pronovost – Women’s Soccer Justine Pronovost – Women’s Soccer Jessica Ramback – Women’s Soccer Paul Roshau – Track & Field Erika Schmid – Track & Field Greg Schultz – Track & Field Lauren Sexton – Track & Field Garrett Staples – Men’s Soccer Caitlin Verhofstadt – Women’s SoccerCaitlin Verhofstadt NAIA National Champions Annie Hess – Track & Field / Discus Nik Kay – Track & Field / Discus Greg Schultz – Track & Field / Discus Lucas Egenwall Summer 2008 29

Navy & WhiteBirkey Bounces Across the Atlantic forUnique Soccer Experiences Last March Concordia Head Men’s In between playing exhibition more so than what we’d see at the matches against local all-star college level. But the boys adaptedSoccer Coach Dan Birkey could be teams from nearby towns Nicoya and represented well. They showed afound roughly 10 degrees north of and Nosara, the Concordia lot of pride and a lot of drive.”the equator, overlooking the Pacific contingent made appearances in Short of a full squad, the CavaliersOcean while kicking around a soccer local schools, assisting with math picked up a few local players toball on a Costa Rican beach alongside and language skills while playing complete the roster, adding to thehis Cavaliers. A few months later, the role of life-size ‘show and tell’ curiosity of the local residents.the same man was in front of 90,000 specimens. “The region is full of really smartboisterous spectators as part of the Along with exploring the soccer fans and there was a lot ofPortsmouth Football Club, a member landscape and experimenting with interest from the town as to what weteam of the English Premier League surfing, the group also participated were all about,” Birkey said. “At firstbest known for world-famous clubs in a beach clean-up project where there was a language issue with thesuch as Manchester United, Chelsea, the heat-weary numbers from additional players, but getting in thereand Arsenal. Concordia gathered a mini- and playing the game bypasses that. From the sand of Central America mountain of plastics and waste There was definitely a mutual respectto the overflowing stadiums throughout found alongside the once serene back and forth between the players.”England, Birkey’s treks led to the shore. From one coast to another, Birkeyreception and donation of numerous “Half the group went north and next took the 5,000-mile flight acrosslessons on the beautiful game. half went south,” Birkey said. “I the Atlantic, landing minutes from the The first expedition took place over was impressed because they just English Channel to serve as an invitedConcordia’s Spring Break. With several kept working. They would come back staffer for the Portsmouth Footballcurrent Cavs in tow, the voyagers some time later with massive black Club, one of the 20 teams comprisingcombined humanitarian efforts with garbage sacks filled with trash. It was the prestigious EPL.their gusto on the pitch for a few short good to see the guys working hard.”days in Costa Rica sandwiched between For most of the team, theNicaragua to the north, Panama at its experience was the first outside thebase, the powerful Pacific to the west country. Junior goalkeeper Garrettand the Caribbean caressing its trunk Staples took the role of groupfrom the east. translator while junior defender Tyler Peake may have received the most direct cultural experience with a 21-egg salute via a Costa Rican birthday tradition of a cracked egg on your head for each year you have been alive. As for the matches, Concordia settled for a scoreless result against the second-division professional team from Nicoya and a 1-1 tilt against the regional select players on the Nosara team. “The guys were tired, so absolutely legless and spent from the heat,” Birkey said. “The Costa Rican players brought a very physical approach,30 concordia connection

With the team enjoying a historical event for the area.” Join the Team!renaissance of success, Birkey arrived The reason for the deep rootswith the squad on the cusp of its first starts with the Premier Club, and Support ConcordiaFA Cup final since 1939. From an trickles down throughout the club Athletics Year Roundinsider’s perspective, Birkey was able system that includes youth andto observe the structure and details of women’s football teams as well as At Concordia, we believe in shapinga successful organization at the upper the support of other activities such leaders who will transform themost level of the professional ranks. as tennis and boating. The success world around them. From the coaching staff to the of the parent team means increased By becoming agrounds crew to the dedicated exposure and funding for all of the Cavalier Clubnutritionists or the public relations programs under the team’s umbrella, member, youbranch, every segment of the meaning a championship win provide scholarships,organization had a specific task to directly touches a large sector of the equipment, and program supportperform and each was expected to population. to make student-athletes' dreamscarry out that duty on par with the Birkey was immersed in training come true. Join the team today,team’s elite status. sessions and team meetings as or gift a membership to someone “You are talking about an the Portsmouth squad culminated special, at gocugo.com or emailorganization that is measured over its most successful run in 70 years [email protected]!time and has stepped up to the new by capturing its second FA Cupdemands of a league that has gone championship, an event that lured Go Cavs Go!global,” Birkey said. “Watching the entire city to erupt in wide-eyedhow they operate, you realize how bellowing merriments that would 5 0 3 - 2 8 0 - 8 5 0 5 S| uWmWmWe.rG2O0C0U8G O . C O M 31important it is to delegate and have overwhelm Super Bowl and Worldresponsibilities assigned to certain Series celebrations stateside.people.” In completing the triangle tour European cities like Portsmouth are from Central America to Europe,completely immersed in their sports Birkey was able to witness the sportteams, more so than what we see in he loves from the grassroots level tothe United States. Even sports-minded the echelon of the ultra-corporate. InAmerican cities like Boston, Chicago, each case, Birkey pointed out that theand New York are no comparison. same characteristic drives the success “The history of football in England of the task at hand.is deeply rooted into the culture,” “At the end of the day whether youBirkey said. “Portsmouth is not a big are out kicking the ball around on aglamour city. It’s a blue-collar shipping beach or in the Premier League, thetown with a chip on its shoulder and amazing thing is it’s about the qualitytheir football team is on a short-list of and commitment of the people you arethings to be proud of. So when the team surrounded by,” Birkey said.does well, it amounts to an amazingCoaches SidebarThe Concordia athletic department has enjoyed an incredible run of stabilityamong its coaching ranks. The nine CU head coaches have totaled 81 seasons.Check out their stats:Brad Barbarick Christopher DuenowMen’s Basketball 15th season Volleyball 7th seasonDan Birkey Ronn GroveMen’s Soccer 21st season Golf 2nd season 07-08 Cascade Collegiate Conference Men's &Aaron Christian Women's Golf Coach of the YearWomen’s Basketball 3rd season Carrie Kosderka-FarrellRandy Dalzell Softball 6th seasonCross Country/Track & Field 4th season07-08 Cascade Collegiate Conference and NAIA Grant LandyRegion I Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach of Women’s Soccer 12th seasonthe Year Rob Vance Baseball 11th season

Navy & WhiteBarbarick Invited to Hawaiifor Annual Basketball Camp As an invited coach continuing the sport at the collegiate Not many coaches have the budget to at the 2008 Hawaii level, a vital message to the listeners recruit in Hawaii.” High School as many outstanding players from the Starting at 8 a.m. and continuing Basketball Exposure state are overlooked due to its remote through 11 p.m., the campers and Camp, Cavalier location. coaches alike stayed motivated head coach Brad “I got a chance to speak to the despite the long hours and work put Barbarick gave players and had the chance to into the project. Concordia hoops really put Concordia and NAIA “Anytime you get a chance to exposure of its own basketball on the radar of several do something new you pick thingswhile working with the best players good prospects,” Barbarick said. “The up from the experience,” Barbarickfrom the Aloha State. kids were very appreciative of the said. “I came back very excited to Barbarick was one of six coaches opportunity as most weren’t used towho worked the six-day camp held in playing in front of college coaches. start our season.Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. Along It’s refreshingwith games, the players were exposed to go into anto instructional clinics and sessions environment youto improve their individual skills and like and demandunderstanding of the team game. excellence from the Away from coaching the camp’s young team andrunner-up squad, Barbarick spoke receive it.”with the 53 student-athletes aboutthe recruiting process in terms of2008 Champions of Character Banquet AwardWinners Senior Athlete of the Year awards were Cody Aker (men’s basketball) Highlighting the evening and Annele Huckins (softball) whileceremonies for the 2008 Concordia the school’s representatives for theChampions of Character Banquet NAIA’s Champions of Characterwere the winners of the University’s program were Aker and Jenn HartAthlete of the Year, Senior Athlete (women’s soccer).of the Year, Scholar-Athlete Award,and Champion of Character. After Tim Badleyinspiring words from keynote speaker in the classroom were senior Jesse Mark Speckman, head Alvarez (men’s basketball) and football coach for Caitlin Verhofstadt (women’s soccer). Willamette University, Concordia’s Athlete of the Year CU announced and awards went to the track and field honored the award All-American duo of Annie Hess and recipients. Tim Badley. Capturing the school’s Recognized as the 2007-08 Concordia Scholar-Athletes of the Year for their outstanding work Cody Aker32 concordia connection Jenn Hart

Nailed PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF TERRY BLACKBURN, PORTLAND, OREGON to the DoorNailed to the Door provides Concordia staff, faculty, alumni, and studentsa forum for editorial comment. This month’s guest writer is Jim Pressnell,Director of Church Relations.What does it mean to be Lutheran in the 21st Centuryin the Pacific Northwest? How can we, as Lutherans, live out our faith priesthood of believers to enhance the effectiveness ofmeaningfully and effectively? How can our Lutheran voice their ministries within congregations, schools, and churchhave a positive impact on the overall Christian witness agencies. Specific programming will flow out of thewithin our communities and our region? critical ministry needs they identify. These are important questions. Why? One in fourpeople living in the Pacific Northwest claim “none” as Missionstheir religious preference on surveys.1 Within this rich Building on Concordia’s Missions Institute andmission field, challenges abound for the entire priesthood other ethnic ministry efforts, CALL will support local,of believers. Also, the Lutheran perspective is all but regional, and international mission activities, providingmissing in public discourse. A recent quantification of students, lay leaders, and church workers an opportunityreligious web sites found the Lutheran presence to be to enhance their skills in establishing and implementinga fraction of other religious organizations. Concordia’s mission activities.mission is to prepare leaders who will truly transformsociety. This includes the transformation of our ministry Spiritual Formation of Youthand witness. As a Lutheran university in the Pacific Building on Concordia’s Campus Spiritual LifeNorthwest, we are responsible for engaging church ministry and other youth ministry efforts, CALL willworkers and lay leaders in wrestling with and finding provide meaningful and effective spiritual formation ofanswers to these critical questions. youth and young adults on our campus and throughout To this end, Concordia University and the Lutheran the Pacific Northwest.Church–Missouri Synod Northwest District are CALL’s vision is large! But I find it exciting and I’mpartnering to create The Center for Applied Lutheran passionate about promoting it. My prayer is that you willLeadership (CALL). CALL’s purpose is to provide catch the vision, too, becoming a passionate promoter ofprogramming, leadership, and partnerships to create CALL. For, by God’s grace, CALL will have a significantvibrant congregations focused on their mission. We impact on our ministry together here in the Pacificare excited about this new joint venture. CALL’s vision Northwest and beyond!is to focus on three pinnacle programs: LeadershipEnhancement, Missions, and the Spiritual Formation of Jim PressnellYouth. Director of Church RelationsLeadership Enhancement 1 “Religion and Public Life in the Pacific Northwest: The None Zone,” edited by Patricia O’Connell Building on the existing Leadership Advancement Killen and Mark Silk, 2004.Process, CALL will expand resources, programming andpartnerships to nurture the leadership gifts within the The None Zone,” edited by Patricia O’Connell Killen and Mark Silk, 2004. Summer 2008 33

Transformation O n April 11, something [ under way ] amazing happened at Concordia 2811 NE Holman Street Portland, Oregon 97211-6099 University. The University, located in northeast Portland, broke ground on the George R. White Library and Learning Center that will become a hub for the campus and community. The Center will provide community meeting spaces, faculty offices, classrooms, important centers of learning, a coffee house, and a library card for neighborhood residents. You will be a welcome guest when we open the doors in the Fall of 2009. Watch us grow. Be a part. www.cu-portland.edu/campaign NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, OR PERMIT #654