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The Twice-Exceptional Young Adult: A Mother’s Viewpoint on the Transition Process
Six years ago, I wrote on Perfecting the Practice about my family’s experience in K-12 with my Twice-Exceptional son. During the intervening years, he attended college,…
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12 Key Qualities of a Nurse
Understanding the key qualities of a nurse is essential for healthcare organizations seeking to hire nurses. Compassion, communication skills, empathy, and critical thinking are among…
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Empowering Young Mothers
Currently, there exists a gap in which pregnant and teen mothers are not equally or equitably served through support in public schools when looking at…
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Uncontainable Ambitions
Maria Sartin ’24, an international student from New Zealand and recently-graduated business major, started an athletic clothing line in her dorm room and won Concordia’s…
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Cross-cultural Ministry in Michigan
The Rev. Delwyn X. Campbell Sr., MA ’15, a graduate of Concordia’s Cross-cultural Ministry Center, was recently called to lead two Lutheran congregations in Lansing,…
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Indicators of School Leadership Success
How do we know that school leaders are successful? Improving test scores are the most obvious indicators of school leadership success.
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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…