Concordia University Grad Selected for Partners in Science Program
Concordia University teaching graduate and Portland Lutheran School science instructor, Kieffer Tarbell, was selected to participate in the Partners in Science program by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. Tarbell, a 2009 graduate of Concordia University’s Master of Arts in Teaching program, is one of only 15 science teachers in the Pacific Northwest selected for Partners in Science. The program provides teachers with research opportunities in labs. Tarbell’s two-summer research experience is designed to provide science teachers with an opportunity to: work at the cutting edge of science; help develop new inquiry-based teaching strategies; and to encourage more students to pursue careers in science. Tarbell’s experience will also continue to grow Portland Lutheran School’s college preparatory reputation and curriculum, including strong math and science components.
As part of the program, Tarbell will be conducting research over a period of two summers with Dr. Michiko Nakano of Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Michiko is researching transcriptional regulation in bascillus subtilis. The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, created by the will of the late Melvin Jack Murdock, provides grants to organizations in five states in the Pacific Northwest in order to strengthen the region’s educational and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways. The Partners in Science program, started in 1990, is one of the trust’s efforts to carry out this mission.
Be the Catalyst
Good news for Sciences at Concordia University! By Fall 2012, three new laboratories will serve our science students, expanding research in Biology, Analytical Chemistry, and Tissue Culture. Science pathways are the second most declared major at Concordia University (after Education) and the fastest growing academic concentration. This project costs just over $800,000 and will alleviate overcrowding and advance the progress toward American Chemical Society accreditation. Over $667,000 has been raised and every gift is now being matched dollar for dollar by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, up to $100,000. To learn more, visit www.cu-portland.edu/sciencelabs. Be a part of our students’ success!
Class of 1962 Reunion - June 22, 23, 24
The class of 1962 will be holding their 50th year reunion on June 22 through June 24. They invite the class of 1961 and 1963 to join them this summer to honor and remember their time at Concordia. For a detailed schedule visit www.cu-portland.edu/reunion or for further information please email BKrystosek@cu-portland.edu or call 503-493-6454.
Remembering Juanita Wilmarth – June 23
For many, the name Juanita Wilmarth was synonymous with Concordia’s food service. Juanita passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Kaiser Hospital. Please keep Walt Wilmarth (husband) and extended family in your prayers as we celebrate together Juanita’s homecoming in glory! Services will be held Saturday, June 23 at 1:00 pm at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 6700 Northeast 29th Avenue, Portland, OR. Remembrances or Memorials may be sent to Walt Wilmarth at the church address.
SummerFest Opera in the Park
August 11, 2012: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Campus Green
Please help us to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Portland SummerFest Opera in the Park!
Everyone is invited to the party! Join us for a free performance of Die Fledermaus on Saturday, August 11 at 6 pm, at Concordia University’s Campus Green in NE Portland. Die Fledermaus, by Johann Strauss, is a sparkling comedy perfect for a summer night. Metropolitan opera singers Emily Pulley and Richard Zeller headline as Rosalinda and Dr. Falke. They will be joined by San Francisco Opera tenor Daniel Snyder as Eisenstein, Stacey Rishoi as Prince Orlofsky and Gregory Carroll as Alfredo, both recently on the roster at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Oregon favorite Amy Hansen sings Adele. Opera in the Park has brought free opera to more than 21,000 Oregonians since the first performance of The Barber of Seville in 2003. In 2011, Carmen, featuring Stacey Rishoi as Carmen and Daniel Snyder as Don José, played to record crowds. In 2010, more than 5,500 people attended the two performances of Il Trovatore, featuring Metropolitan Opera singers Angela Meade in her debut as Leonora, and Richard Zeller as Il Conte di Luna.
Opera in the Park attracts audiences of all ages and backgrounds who attend performances to enjoy this unique contribution to the cultural life of Portland. Presented in concert format with full orchestra and lively narration, these concerts have introduced thousands of Portlanders to the world of opera and been avidly attended by a growing number of loyal fans. Opera in the Park is free to all. The audience atmosphere is informal and welcoming.
Picnics and families are welcome!
For more information, go to www.portlandsummerfest.org/.
Movies in the Park: The Wizard of Oz
Portland Parks & Recreation and Concordia University presents The Wizard of Oz:
July 14, 2012 — 6:30pm
Concordia University Campus Green
Portland Parks & Recreation and Concordia University presents the 1939 classic film, The Wizard of Oz. Come out and join us for an evening of family fun. There will be rock climbing, live music, activities for the kids, food vendors, and free popcorn. Entertainment begins at 6:30 pm Movie begins at dusk.
Rev. Dr. John Nunes Coming to Concordia October 26-28
Concordia University’s Art & Carol Wahlers Center for Applied Lutheran Leadership, in partnership with Zion Lutheran Church, Portland, is proud to announce this year’s Reformation weekend Christi Crux Lectures. Rev. Dr. John Nunes, CEO and President of Lutheran World Relief will present two lectures, as well as preach at the Portland Reformation Festival Sunday afternoon, October 28 at Zion Lutheran Church, 1015 SW 18th Ave, Portland. The first lecture will be Friday evening, October 26 at 7:30 pm in the George R. White Library & Learning Center. This lecture will focus on the Lutheran Malaria Initiative, which seeks to eradicate malaria from Africa. The second lecture will be Saturday morning, October 27 at 9:00 am. This second lecture will focus on the theme “Justice and Justification.” For more information, call Dr. Paul Mueller at 503-493-6550 or email him at pamueller@cu-portland.edu.
Concordia Theology Faculty Offer Opportunities to Participate in Fall Classes
Come join our faculty and students (for free!) in one or more of the following spring semester theology classes meeting from August 28 through December 6:
Professor Phillip Brandt’s Classes:
REL 411 Early Christian Thought
How did we get the creeds we confess? The early Christians wrote these creeds for specific reasons and with a particular logic in mind. This class will help the participant understand the creeds and confess them with richness and depth. This class involves an overnight excursion to the Benedictine monastery, Mt. Angel Abbey, to experience the daily office and the liturgical prayer which formed and has been formed by the intellectual heritage of the early Christian Church. A fee is assessed for those who wish to participate in that experience. Professor Phillip Brandt leads this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:50 pm.
For more detailed information and to let us know you will be attending, please email Professor Brandt at PBrandt@cu-portland.edu.
REL 431 Lutheran Confessional Theology
Every called church worker (including Pastors, DCE’s, and Parochial School Teachers) on the roster of the LCMS swears to uphold the confession of faith expressed in the Book of Concord. It has been the defining document of Lutheranism for nearly 500 years. This class introduces the student to the theological confession made in that important document and explores its implications for ministry and service. Professor Phillip Brandt leads this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:20 am.
For more detailed information and to let us know you will be attending, please email Professor Brandt at PBrandt@cu-portland.edu.
Dr. Herb Hoefer’s and Professor John Eggert’s Classes:
REL 371 World Religions
This course surveys non-Christian religions around the world. Offered in multiple sections and taught by former missionaries Herb Hoefer and John Eggert, this class explores major religious traditions such as Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Animism and more. Practitioners of various religions are invited into the class to present to students and worship visits are organized. These experiences give participants an opportunity to understand what people of other faiths believe and practice so that students are able to relate to them more meaningfully. Dr. Hoefer’s classes meet Monday and Wednesday from 1-1:50 pm and 2-2:50 pm and Professor Eggert’s class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 1-1:50 pm.
For more detailed information and to let us know you will be attending, please email Dr. Hoefer at HHoefer@cu-portland.edu or Professor Eggert at JoEggert@cu-portland.edu.
Dr. Hans Spaltheholz and Professor Linda Borecki’s Class:
REL 315: Old Testament Writings: Psalms
Professor Emeritus Dr. Hans Spalteholz and Dr. Linda Borecki will lead students into a deep look at the prayer- and song-book of the Church, the Psalter. This class gathers around these ‘great things’: origin and use of Psalms in worship; the story arc of the Psalter; imagery, structure, and style of Hebrew poetry; Psalms as scripts of dialog with God; the Psalms as song, in forms both ancient and modern. You will be probing the artistic power of First Testament poetry, uncovering and contemplating this treasure of Word and prayer. Class meets from 2-2:50 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. This class involves a visit to the Mount Angel Abbey to experience the daily office and the use of Psalms in prayer. There is a lab fee to cover expenses for transportation and lodging for one night in the Abbey if the participant wants to be a part of this experience.
For more detailed information and to let us know you will be attending, please email Professor Borecki at LBorecki@cu-portland.edu.
Unsere Leute in Art (Our People in Art)
Concordia University Library Art & Culture program is dedicated to educating and inspiring our students, faculty, and the greater Portland community. Concordia University cordially invites you to view "Unsere Leute in Art." This art exhibition features artists of German-Russian heritage; LeRoy Goetz, Tim Klassen, Daniel Dinges, and Randy Klassen. The exhibition is in Concordia University’s George R. White Library & Learning Center June 4 to July 6. A “Meet the Artists” reception is scheduled for June 28 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, second floor balcony. Both exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. A portion of all exhibition sales will benefit future Art & Culture Program events at Concordia. For more information, please visit www.cu-portland.edu/library/events/.
Sign Your Kids Up for Concordia Sports Camps This Summer
Kids age 5 through 18 will enjoy a variety of sports camps this summer at Concordia University. Camps focus on building skills in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, or volleyball. For more information, please visit www.gocugo.com/camps.
MAT and M.Ed. Information Sessions
Students interested in Concordia University’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs or the Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs are invited to attend information sessions on June 21 at 6:00 pm. The sessions will be held on Concordia’s campus in Luther Hall. Come and meet with admission counselors, receive an information packet, ask your questions, and take your first step toward furthering your education! Please RSVP at www.concordiateacher.com or call 503-280-8501.
Get Rewarded for Referring
Refer a student to Concordia University and have your name entered into a DRAWING FOR $150! We know that many of our graduate education students hear about Concordia through their colleagues and friends. As a way to say, "Thank you," we will be drawing the name of a reference each semester and giving the lucky winner $150.
Here is how it works:
- Encourage a friend, family member, or co-worker to check out what Concordia has to offer
- If that person ends up applying and enrolling in a graduate education class, we will enter the name of the person who referred him or her to Concordia into a drawing. (Applicants submit the person's name who referred them to Concordia on their application to the University.)
- Each semester a lucky reference will win $150
- You will be entered for every person who ends up enrolling in a program!
Upcoming Events
- Class of 1950 Reunion - June 22-24
- Alumni Men’s and Women’s Soccer Game, CU's Hilken Community Stadium - August 11
- Alumni Volleyball Game, CU's Gym - August 18
- An evening with author Dr. Jane McGonigal discussing the power of gaming and education - September 20
- All Class Reunion - September 28-30
- Alumni Baseball game - September 30
- Alumni Basketball game, CU's Gym - October 20
- Concordia University School of Law Dedication, Boise, ID - October 25
- Nothing but Nets, Rev. Dr. John Nunes lecture on Malaria - October 26–27
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