Alumni Travel Opportunities

Influence the affairs of the world with these alumni global travel opportunities.

Austria Biking Trip
June 6-15, 2011
Join Provost and Dean of the College Mark Krejci on a leisurely cycling trip through the breathtaking countryside along the majestic Danube River. Open to cyclists of all ability levels.

Turkey
April 13-24, 2012
Spend 10 days in Turkey with Dr. Roy Hammerling, associate professor of religion. Explore early Christianity and ancient and modern Islam while appreciating the natural beauty of this country that bridges Europe and Asia. Highlights include observing Whirling Dervishes, a visit to the ancient city of Troy and an option to add a multi-day boat tour of Mediterranean islands.

More information on global travel opportunities.

Meslow Receives Inaugural Sent Forth Award

Sara Meslow '92 is the first recipient of the Sent Forth alumni award. This award is given to young alumni who are living out the mission of the college through excellence in their field, faith and community.

Meslow is the founder and executive director of Camp Odayin. As a lifelong camper and heart patient, she discovered her calling in founding the only camp in the Midwest for children with heart disease.

Meslow has a bachelor’s degree in social work and communication, as well as a master’s in youth development leadership from the University of Minnesota. She served as an elementary school social worker in Forest Lake, Minn., and volunteered at a summer camp for heart patients in California before her mother suggested she start her own in Minnesota.

Camp Odayin, founded in 2001, serves more than 350 people annually with camp programs in Cross Lake, Minn., and West St. Paul, Minn. Meslow believes in the positive impact summer camp can have on everyone, especially children with special health concerns.

Meslow will be invited to campus during May Commencement to help “send out” the class of 2011.

Greetings From the National Alumni Board

We all hope this edition finds you preparing for spring and another season of growth and renewal wherever you may be.

In January, the Alumni Board reviewed the nomination lists for the Alumni Achievement Award and selected our very first Sent Forth recipient, Sara Meslow. As a board we continue to be humbled by the stories of success and service in the lives of our alumni nominees. They have truly been “sent forth” in this world and are living the mission of our college.

We also heard about a number of initiatives under-way at the college. From the creation of the Offutt School of Business to the new annual scholarship opportunity announced by the Advancement Office to help future Cobbers afford their education today and tomorrow, there is much to celebrate!

With spring just around the corner, we look forward to seeing many of you at Corn Feeds and other college events in the coming months.

Soli Deo Gloria,

Adam Gilbertson ‘99
President, National Alumni Board

Family Weekend Festivities Set

Join the Family Weekend celebration, "Extreme Cobbers: Family Weekend Edition," at Concordia Sept. 23-25. Chair Jessie Obrecht '12, Havre, Mont., and the Family Weekend Committee have been working hard on this year’s events. There will be plenty of fun for all ages.

Join other Cobber families for Friday Fun Night, brunch, Family Festival, Family College, football game vs. St. Thomas, a faculty ice cream social, a Showcase talent show and All-Campus Worship. Registration and ticket information will be mailed to parents in July and are available online.

Unite for Homecoming 2011

Make plans to join your Cobber friends and family for Homecoming 2011, "United by the 'C'," Oct. 14-16. Brittney Vander Eyk '12, St. Cloud, Minn., chairs this year’s event.

Festivities include the Homecoming Banquet, Harvest Ball, Reunion Breakfasts, Parade, football game vs. Augsburg, Homecoming Concert and All-Campus Worship. Reunions will be scheduled for classes ending in 1 or 6.

Share Your Story

We know you are making a difference in your careers and vocations, in your communities and in your families. Now tell us about it.

Alumni to Watch gathers stories to share on the college website or in printed materials. You may be contacted to speak to a class or asked to meet with a student interested in your field or vocation. This is a wonderful way to connect with prospective and current students, and other alumni.

Share your story at www.ConcordiaNow.com/alumniwatch
For more information, email alumniwatch@cord.edu

Contact Us
For more information, visit
www.ConcordiaCollege.edu/alumni
or call the Office of Alumni Relations
at (800) 699-9020 or (218) 299-3734.