Concordia University – Portland has several endowments. What will happen to those funds?
As part of the closure process, Concordia University – Portland is required to consult the Office of Oregon’s Attorney General. The university will keep donors informed as more information becomes available.
I have made arrangements for an estate gift to Concordia University – Portland. What can I expect?
Review your intentions as it is unlikely that Concordia University – Portland will be able to honor them after we cease operations in April 2020. Please consult with your attorney or financial advisor on how to make alternative arrangements for your philanthropic support. If you have a specific question, please contact the Foundation.
Will the college be accepting donations throughout the closure process?
There are ongoing costs for students, faculty and staff related to the closure process and we will continue to accept donations that will support these efforts. If you have a specific question, please contact the Foundation.
I recently made a donation to the ninth annual Atiyeh award, what is happening with those donations?
For donations made during the paddle raise, there are two options: One is to request your donation be returned to you. The other option is to continue to honor the donation. If you chose to honor the donation the funds will support scholarships awarded to students in the 2019-2020 academic year and the current expenses of the 3toPhD program. For table sponsor or event sponsor donations, those funds were used to defray the cost of the event. If you have a specific question, please contact the Foundation.
What will happen to the Concordia University – Portland campus after the college closes?
The Northeast campus has been part of the Portland community for more than a hundred years. Upon closure, the University will return the Northeast property to the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and one of our lenders, the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. We expect they will seek a buyer for the 24-acre campus property.
The Faubion School building is property of the Portland Public School District.
What is going to happen to the 3toPhD program?
With the recency of this decision, we are actively working with our partners at Portland Public Schools and the Faubion School, Trillium Family Services, Kaiser Permanente, and Basics Market to create a path forward for this partnership. Concordia University – Portland will keep donors informed as more information develops.
What will happen to Concordia University – Portland ‘s Endowment and Foundation?
As part of the closure process, Concordia University – Portland is required to consult the Oregon Attorney General's office regarding various decisions about the college’s assets, including the college’s Endowment and Foundation. Concordia University – Portland will keep donors informed as more information develops.
What will happen to Concordia University – Portland’s Volga German Center in the George R. White Library and Learning Center?
Concordia University – Portland is reaching out to regional and national institutions to gauge their interest in acquiring these items.
Important Note:
For the most accurate, up-to-date information about the closure, please see cu-portland.edu, where we will be sending pertinent communication.