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Spring Commencementcelebrating theConcordia University ChicagoClass of 2022Friday & Saturday, May 6-7, 2022
Concordia University ChicagoClass of 2022 Spring CommencementCONTENTS2 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 Doctoral Commencement CeremonyFriday, May 6 – 4 p.m.Bachelor’s Commencement CeremonySaturday, May 7 – 10 a.m.Master’s Commencement CeremonySaturday, May 7 – 3 p.m.Guest GuidelinesCampus MapThe HymnThe Alma MaterCeremony ParticipantsAcademic TraditionsAbout Concordia University ChicagoUniversity AdministrationThis weekend’s services are being livestreamed at CUChicago.edu/Liveand will be available for on-demand viewing on the website.Please silence all electronic devices.In the unlikely event of an emergency, please take a moment to locate the exit nearest to you.
Class of 2022Doctoral Commencement CeremonyFriday, May 6 – 4 p.m.A F E S T I VA L P R E L U D ETHE SCRIPTURE READINGColossians 1:15-20THE PROCESSIONALPomp and Circumstance March #4Edward Elgar (1857-1934)The audience shall remain seated during the procession.The MarshalThe Assistant MarshalsThe Candidates for Doctoral DegreesThe Faculty of the UniversityThe Board of Regents of the UniversityThe University PastorThe Deans of the CollegesThe Doctoral Commencement SpeakerThe Provost of the UniversityThe President of the UniversityTHE WELCOMEDr. Kevin Borchers BA ’81, PhD ’16University MarshalT H E I N VO CAT I O NRev. Dr. Jeffrey LeiningerUniversity PastorHe is the image of the invisible God, the firstbornof all creation. 16 For by him all things were created,in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whetherthrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—allthings were created through him and for him. 17And he is before all things, and in him all thingshold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, thechurch. He is the beginning, the firstborn from thedead, that in everything he might be preeminent.19For in him all the fullness of God was pleased todwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself allthings, whether on earth or in heaven, making peaceby the blood of his cross.15THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSDr. Samantha LazichAssistant Professor of Reading and LiteracyTHE HYMN OF PRAISENow Thank We All Our God(see page 10 for music)THE CONFERRING OF DEGREESDr. Erik P. Ankerberg BA ’92University ProvostDr. Russell P. DawnUniversity PresidentOut of respect for each graduate, please hold your applauseuntil the last graduate has processed across the stage.2 0 2 2 G R A D U AT E SFor full list of Doctoral Candidates and their Dissertations,please scan QR Code above to view online.2
Doctoral CeremonyT H E D O C TO R A L A L U M N I R E S P O N S EDr. Lauren Gross PhD ’22Organizational LeadershipT H E A L M A M AT E RAll Concordia-Chicago alumni are invited to stand tobe recognized before the singing of the Alma Mater.(see page 11 for music)T H E C H A R G E TO T H E G R A D U AT E SDr. Russell P. DawnUniversity PresidentT H E L O R D ’ S P R AY E ROur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thyname, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earthas it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those whotrespass against us; and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom andthe power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.THE BENEDICTIONRev. Dr. Jeffrey LeiningerUniversity PastorTHE DISMISSALDr. Kevin Borchers BA ’81, PhD ’16University MarshalTHE RECESSIONALDOCTORAL COMMENCEMENTCEREMONY SPEAKERDr. Samantha LazichAssistant Professor of Reading and LiteracyDr. Samantha Lazichis passionate aboutliteracy for everyindividual, and hasserved at ConcordiaUniversity Chicagosince 2016. Amember of Collegeof Education’sDivision of Teaching & Learning, she isactively involved within the faculty andacross the University on a variety of teamsand committees.On CUC’s Faculty Growth & DevelopmentCommittee, Dr. Lazich helps to facilitatecontent to sustain fellow educators. She leadsas internship supervisor for doctoral candidatesin reading, language and literacy. In additionto teaching, Dr. Lazich serves as CUC’sfaculty liaison with the Chicagoland LutheranEducational Foundation (CLEF) partnering tosustain Lutheran schools.Dr. Lazich serves her profession as conferencepresenter on literacy coaching and instructionas well as conference program reviewerfor the Association of Literacy Educatorsand Researchers. She contributes to hercommunity as board of trustee member forSaint Sava Academy in Chicago.She holds a BS in education from NorthernIllinois University, and an MEd in language,literacy and specialized instruction and a PhDin curriculum studies from DePaul University.Following recession, light refreshments will be served forgraduates and their guests (see map on page 9 for locations). 3
Class of 2022Bachelor’s Commencement CeremonySaturday, May 7 – 10 a.m.A F E S T I VA L P R E L U D ETHE WIND SYMPHONY OFC O N C O R D I A U N I V E R S I T Y C H I CAG OConga Del Fuego NuevoArturo Marquez, Trans. Oliver NickelHighlights from RiverdanceBill Whelan, Arr. John de MeijDixieland JamboreeArr. John WarringtonTHE PROCESSIONALThe SinfoniansClifton WilliamsThe audience shall remain seated during the procession.The MarshalThe Assistant MarshalsThe Candidates for Bachelor’s DegreeThe Faculty of the UniversityThe Board of Regents of the UniversityThe University PastorThe Deans of the CollegesThe Bachelor’s Commencement SpeakerThe Provost of the UniversityThe President of the UniversityTHE WELCOMEDr. Kevin Borchers BA ’81, PhD ’16University MarshalT H E I N VO CAT I O NRev. Dr. Jeffrey LeiningerUniversity PastorTHE SCRIPTURE READINGColossians 1:15-20He is the image of the invisible God, the firstbornof all creation. 16 For by him all things were created,in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whetherthrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—allthings were created through him and for him. 17And he is before all things, and in him all thingshold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, thechurch. He is the beginning, the firstborn from thedead, that in everything he might be preeminent.19For in him all the fullness of God was pleased todwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself allthings, whether on earth or in heaven, making peaceby the blood of his cross.15THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSRev. Micah Glenn BA ’11Director of Recruitment & Enrollment,Concordia Seminary St. LouisTHE HYMN OF PRAISENow Thank We All Our GodSetting by Benjamin Culli BME ’97(see page 10 for music)THE CONFERRING OF DEGREESDr. Erik P. Ankerberg BA ’92University ProvostDr. Russell P. DawnUniversity PresidentOut of respect for each graduate, please hold your applauseuntil the last graduate has processed across the stage.2 0 2 2 G R A D U AT E S4 For full list of Bachelor’s Candidates, please scanQR Code above to view online.
Bachelor’s CeremonyT H E U N D E R G R A D U AT E A L U M N I R E S P O N S EMr. Anthony J. Howard BME ’22Music EducationT H E A L M A M AT E RAll Concordia-Chicago alumni are invited to stand tobe recognized before the singing of the Alma Mater.(see page 11 for music)T H E C H A R G E TO T H E G R A D U AT E SDr. Russell P. DawnUniversity PresidentT H E L O R D ’ S P R AY E ROur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thyname, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earthas it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those whotrespass against us; and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom andthe power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.THE BENEDICTIONRev. Dr. Jeffrey LeiningerUniversity PastorTHE DISMISSALDr. Kevin Borchers BA ’81, PhD ’16University MarshalTHE RECESSIONALSine NomineRalph Vaughan Williams – Earl RosenbergArr. Bruce HouseknechtFollowing recession, light refreshments will be served forgraduates and their guests (see map on page 9 for locations).BAC H E LO R ’ S C O M M E N C E M E N TCEREMONY SPEAKERRev. Micah Glenn BA ’11Director of Recruitment & EnrollmentConcordia Seminary St. LouisRev. Micah Glenn’sroad to ministry waslong but enlightening.A chemistry major atConcordia UniversityChicago, he originallystudied to becomea pharmacist tosave lives with acaring hand anddesperately needed medication. Rev. Glennthen encountered working with patients oneday and learning of their passing the next. Thisexperience changed his view of what it meansto help others.After graduation, Rev. Glenn completedhis MDiv at Concordia Seminary St. Louis(CSL) and was ordained in the LutheranChurch—Missouri Synod in 2016. Full-timeministry began in his hometown of Ferguson,MO as Executive Director of the LutheranHope Center. During tense times, Rev. Glennfacilitated outreach to fulfill the physicaland spiritual needs of an oftenmarginalized community.In 2020 Rev. Glenn returned to CSL as Directorof Recruitment working with prospectivestudents to discern their ministry vocation. Rev.Glenn has preached about missions at churchesaround the United States, presented to morethan 20,000 individuals at the 2019 LCMSYouth Gathering, and published articles ontheology and racism through Lutheran HourMinistries and on CSL’s blog.Rev. Glenn lives with his wife, DeaconessDorothy (Naumann) BA ’13, and their threechildren in St. Louis, MO. Together they spendfamily time discovering new hiking trails andplaygrounds, fishing, or playing cards, board andvideo games. 5
Class of 2022Master’s Commencement CeremonySaturday, May 7 – 3 p.m.A F E S T I VA L P R E L U D ETHE SCRIPTURE READINGColossians 1:15-20THE PROCESSIONALPomp and Circumstance March #4Edward Elgar (1857-1934)The audience shall remain seated during the procession.The MarshalThe Assistant MarshalsThe Candidates for Master’s Degree &Education SpecialistThe Faculty of the UniversityThe Board of Regents of the UniversityThe University PastorThe Deans of the CollegesThe Master’s Commencement SpeakerThe Provost of the UniversityThe President of the UniversityTHE WELCOMEDr. Kevin Borchers BA ’81, PhD ’16University MarshalT H E I N VO CAT I O NRev. Dr. Jeffrey LeiningerUniversity PastorHe is the image of the invisible God, the firstbornof all creation. 16 For by him all things were created,in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whetherthrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—allthings were created through him and for him. 17And he is before all things, and in him all thingshold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, thechurch. He is the beginning, the firstborn from thedead, that in everything he might be preeminent.19For in him all the fullness of God was pleased todwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself allthings, whether on earth or in heaven, making peaceby the blood of his cross.15THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSDr. Andrea DinaroAssociate Professor of Special EducationTHE HYMN OF PRAISENow Thank We All Our God(see page 10 for music)THE CONFERRING OF DEGREESDr. Erik P. Ankerberg BA ’92University ProvostDr. Russell P. DawnUniversity PresidentOut of respect for each graduate, please hold your applauseuntil the last graduate has processed across the stage.2 0 2 2 G R A D U AT E SFor full list of Master’s Candidates, please scan QR Codeabove to view online.6
Master’s CeremonyTHE MASTER’S ALUMNI RESPONSEMs. Michelle Mastri MAT ’22Elementary EducationT H E A L M A M AT E RAll Concordia-Chicago alumni are invited to stand tobe recognized before the singing of the Alma Mater.(see page 11 for music)T H E C H A R G E TO T H E G R A D U AT E SDr. Russell P. DawnUniversity PresidentT H E L O R D ’ S P R AY E ROur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thyname, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earthas it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those whotrespass against us; and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom andthe power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.THE BENEDICTIONRev. Dr. Jeffrey LeiningerUniversity PastorTHE DISMISSALDr. Kevin Borchers BA ’81, PhD ’16University MarshalTHE RECESSIONALRondeauJean-Joseph MouretFollowing recession, light refreshments will be served forgraduates and their guests (see map on page 9 for locations).MASTER’S COMMENCEMENTCEREMONY SPEAKERDr. Andrea DinaroAssociate Professor of Special EducationDr. Andrea Dinarocurrently servesas Division Chairfor Curriculum,Technology, andInclusive Educationin the Collegeof Education atConcordia UniversityChicago. Shewas awarded theIllinois Alliance of Administrators of SpecialEducation Trailblazer Award (2016) forinnovative practices and has led on the boardof the Illinois Alliance of Administrators ofSpecial Education since 2019. Additionally,Dr. Dinaro serves on a federal research grantproject team for the University of Kansassupporting planning in schools.Dr. Dinaro’s care for others is a statement ofher character. Since joining CUC in 2016, shehas presented at international, national andstate conferences and provided professionaldevelopment activities at CUC as well asother schools and organizations. Dr. Dinaroactively seeks out and creates opportunitiesfor students. From 2017 through 2019, shementored 26 domestic and internationalstudents to present at conferences, publishjournal articles, model lesson plans and writebook chapters.Dr. Dinaro holds a BS in education and anEdD in special education from Illinois StateUniversity. Additionally, she earned an MSin disability and human development fromthe University of Illinois at Chicago and anMS in leadership and administration fromBenedictine University. Prior to CUC, Dr.Dinaro served as a teacher and administratorat A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperativeand as a guest lecturer in special education atIllinois State University. 7
Guest GuidelinesC OV I D - 1 9 P R OTO C O L SFor the safety of our graduates and guests, we kindly ask that you adhere to the followingCOVID-19 protocols effective at time of publication: Kindly avoid congregating and gathering ingroups. Physical distancing of six feet issuggested between individuals who are not inthe same household. Immediately following each ceremony, we kindlyask that graduates and their guests promptly clearthe Gymnasium in order to begin preparation forthe next ceremony. Outside food and beverage is not allowed inGeiseman Gymnasium.Please see event signage and Ushers for information regarding updates to these protocols.PROCESSION GUIDELINES Please silence all electronic devices. Noise makers are also not permitted for the safety of all guests. For the safety of all Commencement guests, we ask that you please remain in your seat until the facultyand graduates have processed out of the gymnasium at the end of the ceremony. Unauthorized guest presence is not permitted near the stage. Ushers will respectfully ask those notpermitted in the area to return to their seats. Guest photography is only allowed from seating area. Please do not stand in the aisles. Flash and tripodphotography is also not allowed in the gymnasium. Photographers from Grad Images will take picures of each graduate receiving greetings. Photos will beposted online and access codes will be emailed to the individual graduates. For more information, pleasecall 800-247-3435 or visit GradImages.com. Balloons and signs are not permitted inside the gymnasium. An usher will provide guests a ticket to checkitems before storing in a safe location until after the ceremony. Baby strollers and walkers must be parked in designated area when not in use to prevent blocking of aisles.8
Campus MapCampus MapDivision Street (1200 North)Grace LutheranChurch & SchoolCougar StadiumAthletic FieldsBaseball & SoftballBonnie Brae StreetParking ARKINGKretzmannHallLOT 6Ferguson Art GalleryBus ParkingCOMMENCEMENTSpurgatService BuildingCougar WayKretzmann HallGeisemanGymnasiumEifrig HallTrusheimHallGRADUATECHECK INThe “Triangle”DavidJonathanHallWest Annex/Kreft CenterGrossHallBrohmHallGRADUATELINE UPPillars Front StepsLindemannHallKraussHallLOT 2ADDITIONAL PARKINGKrentzCenterNO PARKINGChristopherCenterAddison ctory LaneNO PARKINGBonnie Brae Place (7300 West) 2-HOUR PARKINGChapel ofOur LordLOT 1ADDITIONAL PARKINGMonroe Avenue (7500 West) NO PARKINGLOT 5LOT 5HANDICAPPED PARKINGKlinckMemorialLibraryLOT 3ADDITIONALPARKINGAugusta Street (1000 North) NO PARKINGShuttle StopAdditional Parking OptionsAutomatic External Defibrillators AEDSuggested Meeting & Photo AreasNO PARKINGAED, March-November only in this locationRefreshments for Graduates & GuestsAED, Geiseman Lower Level and First FloorIn Case of Rain, Refreshments Served in Krentz Center & Koehneke Community Center 9
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The Alma MaterPaul Manz BS ’41 11
Ceremony ParticipantsSPEAKERSSTUDENT MARSHALSDoctoral Ceremony SpeakerDr. Samantha LazichCollege of BusinessDr. Ashley Allen Brown EdD ’22Ms. Samantha Seggerson MBA ’22Mr. Jalen Meeks BA ’22Assistant Professor of Readingand LiteracyMaster’s Ceremony SpeakerDr. Andrea DinaroAssociate Professor ofSpecial EducationBachelor’s Ceremony SpeakerRev. Micah Glenn BA ’11Director of Recruitment & Enrollment,Concordia Seminary St. LouisDoctoral Alumni SpeakerDr. Lauren Gross PhD ’22Organizational LeadershipMaster’s Alumni SpeakerMs. Michelle Mastri MAT ’22Elementary EducationBachelor’s Alumni SpeakerMr. Anthony J. Howard BME ’22Music EducationCHAPLAINRev. Dr. Jeffrey LeiningerUniversity PastorMARSHALSUniversity MarshalDr. Kevin Borchers BA ’81, PhD ’16Assistant MarshalsDr. Debra ArfstenDr. Mary GoettingDr. Paul SimsProf. Jared Stiek MA ’15Prof. Amy StradtmannDr. Anne ThiesDr. Mary Zaharis PhD ’14College of EducationDr. Deborah Lipman EdD ’22Ms. Christina Peck MA ’22Ms. Mikayla Perino BS ’22College of Health,Science & TechnologyDr. Meredith Marinaro PhD ’22Mr. Kapil Reddy Kuchekulla MS ’22Ms. Ashley Kennedy BA, BS ’22College of Theology,Arts & HumanitiesMs. Emma Heinz BA ’22MUSICIANSBachelor’s Ceremony MusiciansThe Concordia UniversityChicago Wind SymphonyDr. Richard Fischer, Conductor,The Fred and Jane WittlingerEndowed Chair for Music PerformanceCentral Area InterpreterReferral ServiceMEDIA PRODUCTIONSMr. Rob Glinke BA ’06Mr. Jim Kosinsky BA ’96Mr. Ryan SkrydUSHERSMembers of the University Staffand Alumni VolunteersCOMMENCEMENTCOMMITTEEMrs. Magdalena AdamowskaBA ’06, MA ’08Undergraduate Student ServicesMs. Alyssa BanasOffice of the RegistrarMs. Mary Cesar BA ’92Conference & Auxiliary ServicesMs. Paige Craig BA ’99, MBA ’14Advancement & Alumni RelationsDoctoral & Master’sCeremony MusiciansMr. Matt Lee, TrumpetMr. Greg Fudala, TrumpetMs. Renee Vogen, French HornMr. Corey Sansolo, TromboneMr. Sean Whitaker, TubaMembers of the ConcordiaUniversity Chicago KapelleDeac. Betsy (Karkan) DodgersBA ’08, MA ’18Dr. Charles Brown, ConductorMrs. Lisa SalazarUniversity MinistryMrs. Nita JohnGraduate Student ServicesMr. Eric MatanyiUniversity Marketing & CommunicationsMs. Deb Ness MA ’90Graduate Student ServicesAdvancement & Alumni RelationsNAME ANNOUNCERSDr. Charles BrownUndergraduate CeremonyDr. Erin RealMaster’s CeremonyDr. Jonathan StahlkeDoctoral Ceremony12 SIGN LANGUAGEINTERPRETERMs. Rhoda Williams BA ’07,MA ’10, MBA ’12Graduate Student ServicesMr. Dave WitkenPublic SafetyMrs. Laura Zimmer BA ’83,MCM ’05Music DepartmentCeremony participants subject to change.
Academic TraditionsT H E ACA D E M I C P R O C E S S I O NThe Mace: Led by the University Marshal, today’sacademic procession traces its origin to universitiesof medieval Europe. The traditional mace formerlyserved a useful purpose as an instrument to dispersecrowds of small boys and dogs that cluttered the lineof march and to maintain order in unruly gatherings.The mace evolved over time into a symbol ofrulership associated with the pride of a nation’sorigin. Later it was adopted by universities as asymbol of the power of the academic pursuit of truthand wisdom. Carried during academic processions,the mace brings authority to ceremonial occasionssymbolizing the unity of the collegiate community.The mace carried today by the University Marshalis a cross sculpted of cherry wood to represent theUniversity’s mission with the seal at its center tosymbolize Christ at the core of Concordia-Chicago.The Gonfalons: Once used to identify households,neighborhoods or districts in medieval times,these flags have held significant use in religiousceremonies throughout history. Today they bearthe names and colors of the primary disciplines ofeach of the University’s four colleges. The StudentMarshals carrying the Gonfalons are selected by theirDeans as a declaration of honor and pride for theirrepresentation of the standards, principles and idealsof their Colleges.T H E ACA D E M I C R E GA L I AThe Gown: The flowing gown comes from the 12thcentury. While originally it may have been worn asprotection against the cold of unheated buildings,today it has become symbolic of the democracy ofscholarship, for it covers any dress of rank or socialstanding. Typically black for all degrees, the gown haspointed sleeves for bachelor’s degrees, long closedsleeves with a slit at the arm or wrist for master’sdegrees, and full-bell, double sleeves for doctoraldegrees. Bachelor’s and master’s degree gowns haveno trimming. The gown for the doctoral degree isfaced down the front with velvet and has three barsof velvet across the sleeves, in the color distinctiveof the faculty, institution or discipline to which thedegree pertains. Some gowns for doctoral degreesare in a color distinctive to the degree-grantinginstitution.The Cap: When Roman law freed the slave, he wonthe privilege of wearing a cap. The academic cap is asign of freedom of scholarship and the responsibilityand dignity with which scholarship endows thewearer. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship assquare to symbolize the book. Doctoral caps may befour, six or eight-sided and are most often made ofvelvet. The color of the tassel for bachelor’s degreesdenotes the discipline. The tassel for the master’sdegree is black; the tassel for those holding a doctoraldegree may be gold or the color corresponding tothe hood.The Hood: The hood is trimmed with one or morechevrons of a secondary color on the backgroundof the primary color of the college. The colorof the facing of the hood denotes the disciplinerepresented by the degree; the color of the liningdesignates the university or college from which thedegree was granted.The colors associated with the different disciplines awardedat Concordia University Chicago are as follows:Business / DrabCommunication /CrimsonPhilosophy, PoliticalScience / Dark BlueEducation / Light BluePhysical Education,SportsLeadership / Sage GreenFine Arts / BrownPsychology / GoldLaw / PurpleScience / Golden YellowLetters, Humanities /WhiteSocial Work, Sociology /CitronMusic / PinkTheology / Scarlet 13
About Concordia University ChicagoConcordia University Chicago, a universityof the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod(LCMS), traces its beginnings to 1864, whenAddison Teachers Seminary was dedicated and classeswere begun in a three-story building in Addison,IL. Designed to educate men to become Lutheranschool teachers, the seminary was chartered by ZionLutheran Church in Addison (now in Bensenville, IL).Shortly after the turn of the previous century, theexpanding seminary had outgrown its Addisoncampus, and on October 12, 1913 a new facilitynamed Concordia Teachers College in the University’spresent River Forest location was dedicated beforecrowds of more than 30,000 people.In 1938, Concordia became a coeducationalinstitution and, in 1957, Concordia’s first graduateprogram in education was established. By the early1970s, the single-purpose institution expanded its14 mission of educating teachers and graduates forchurch professions by adding a liberal arts program.To reflect its broadened range of programs, theinstitution’s name was changed from ConcordiaTeachers College to Concordia College in 1979.As more graduate programs and liberal arts majorscontinued to be added, the college changed itsname in 1990 to Concordia University. In 2006, theUniversity officially became known as ConcordiaUniversity Chicago, reinforcing the University’spresence and programs in the greater Chicagolandarea and providing recognition regionally, nationallyand globally.True to its heritage, Concordia-Chicago continues tobe a leader in educating teachers both for the Churchand for the world. Concordia-Chicago is among thoseprivate colleges in Illinois that graduate the largestnumber of educators annually. The University’s
College of Business, College of Education, Collegeof Health, Science & Technology, and College ofTheology, Arts & Humanities offer concentrationsin a wide variety of fields at the bachelor’s, master’sand doctoral levels. Professional learners also benefitfrom various accelerated degree offerings relevant totoday’s employment landscape.In addition, a number of faculty members have beennamed Fulbright Scholars and taken part in the relatedinternational exchange. The prestigious Golden AppleFoundation has recognized more than 30 College ofEducation students as part of its scholars program,and 22 alumni have received Golden Apple TeacherAwards for their exemplary work in the classroom.For more than a decade, combined graduate andundergraduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000students. The University now enrolls more than1,000 doctoral students and more than 300international students.In 2019, Dr. Russell Dawn was installed as theinstitution’s 12th president. Today, he leads theUniversity under the primary tenets of truth,freedom and vocation. To date, more than 43,000graduates form the long line of maroon and goldalumni. With deep roots in the LCMS, vocation, faithand service remain the foundation of a ConcordiaUniversity Chicago education today.Since 2010, Concordia University Chicago has beennamed as a College of Distinction and a ChristianCollege of Distinction in recognition of outstandingstudent engagement, teaching and academicexcellence in undergraduate education. The Universityis now recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution. 15
Concordia University ChicagoUniversity AdministrationUNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEBOARD OF REGENTSDr. Russell P. DawnDr. Dominic Salvino, ChairPresidentDr. Erik P. Ankerberg BA ’92Provost, Senior Vice President for Academics andChief Academic OfficerMr. Randall BarfieldSenior Vice President of Finance andChief Financial OfficerMrs. Kathryn Gebhardt BA ’96Vice President for Student Success andDean of StudentsMr. Jeffrey HynesSenior Vice President for University Advancement,Foundation President and CEOACA D E M I C D E A N SDr. Stanton UllerichInterim Dean, College of BusinessDr. Peggy SnowdenInterim Dean, College of EducationDr. Eli HestermannRev. Eric AndraeRev. Mark C. BestulDr. C. Ross BettsMr. John BlakkanRev. Dr. Allan BussDr. Russell P. DawnRev. Roger B. Gallup BA ’79, MA ’88Mrs. Carol (Umbach) Johnson BA ’79Mrs. Michelle M. KazmierczakDr. John KrauseMr. Christopher Krohe BA ’00Mr. Thomas McCainDr. Bruce D. SchultzMr. Jeff SchwarzMrs. Virginia TerrellDr. Alison (Maas) Witte BA ’05Rev. Matthew ZicklerMrs. Susan L. Rosborough,Consulting MemberDean, College of Health, Science & TechnologyDr. Maja MiskovicInterim Dean, College of Theology,Arts & HumanitiesF O U N DAT I O N B O A R D O F D I R E C TO R SMrs. Susan L. Rosborough, ChairMs. Andrea Anderson BA ’79Rev. Edward BertramMrs. Karen (Elam) Doering BA ’78Mr. Charles KraftMr. Roger L. Kruel BA ’79, MA ’87Dr. Robert Libka BA ’75, MA ’79Mr. Randall Schnack BA ’70, MA ’74Mr. William Stevenson BA ’76Mr. Joel P. Zielke BA ’05Dr. Dominic Salvino,Consulting Member16 A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O N B O A R DO F D I R E C TO R SMs. Andrea Anderson BA ’79, ChairMs. Allie Back BA ’18Mr. Marlon Booth BA ’01Mr. Scott Bottjen MBA ’16Ms. Paige Craig BA ’99, MBA ’14Mr. David Dwyer BA ’11, MBA ’12Dr. Paul Enderle BA ’93, MA ’98, PhD ’14Mr. Matthew T. Frick BA ’07Mrs. Jahnai (Tuchel) Hughes BA ’09Mrs. Alicia (Jipp) Levitt BA ’97Mrs. Andrea (Simpson) Lohman BA ’82Ms. Yomara Mata BA ’14, MBA ’19Mr. Trip Rodgers BA ’82Mr. Jeff Quest BA ’98Ms. Michaela Thomas BA ’12Mrs. Paula (Eckert) Wegner BA ’68
Our MissionSteadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in theHoly Scriptures, Concordia University Chicagopromotes academic rigor in its liberal arts andprofessional programs; grounds students in objectivetruth, integrity, and excellence; and practicesfaithfulness to the Confessional teachings ofthe Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod,as it forms students for vocationsin church, family, and the world.Truth Freedom Vocation7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, Illinois 60305-1499708-771-8300 CUChicago.edu
Doctoral Commencement Ceremony . Friday, May 6 - 4 p.m. 4 Bachelor's Commencement Ceremony. Saturday, May 7 - 10 a.m. 6 Master's Commencement Ceremony. Saturday, May 7 - 3 p.m. 8 Guest Guidelines. 9 Campus Map. 10 he HymnT 11 he Alma MaterT 12 emony ParticipantsCer 13 Academic T raditions 14 About Concordia .
