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Leaders Must Take and Support Risks
n our schools there are managers and there are leaders. For our students in our most struggling schools we need leaders.
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Zhang Family Creates $1 Million Challenge Grant
Charlie Zhang emigrated to the U.S. from China nearly forty years ago and pursued the American dream by starting a business. That business, the restaurant…
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My soul waits… more than watchmen wait for the morning
I want it now. Instant gratification. Fast food. One click ordering. Same day shipping. Don’t have the money? Charge it! We get irritated waiting for…
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The Business of Giving Back
Chris ’04 and Katherine Pond ’05, Concordia University Irvine Alumni & Donors Ironic, maybe, since Chris, who is from Denver, felt certain he wouldn’t attend…
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Scott and Ariana: Of Love and Leadership
Scott Esswein ’15 and Ariana Sadeghipour ’17 not only met at Concordia University Irvine, but both served as ASCUI president during their time as students.…
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Ramon Contreras: Faith on the Border
Ramon Contreras, MA ’04, coordinator of Lutheran Border Concerns Ministries (LBCM) in San Diego, has established a unique partnership with his alma mater, hosting and…
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Entrepreneur for the Gospel
The Apostle Paul was human like us, yet led an exemplary life. Paul taught us to follow his example as he followed the example of…
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Why give something up for Lent?
During Lent it is customary to give up certain pleasures. This is not a command from God but is simply a discipline to help prepare…
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Matthew Hansen: Distinguished Service Award
Matthew Hansen ’84, mathematics teacher and dean of academics at Orange Lutheran High School, received this year’s Distinguished Service Award from Concordia University Irvine, honoring…
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When Life is Lent
Suffering, decay, and death surround us. Anguish, sadness, and penitent reflection seem the order of life. For those confronting a debilitating disease, prolonged divorce, natural…