Winter '09 Edition - Concordia University

CTX News
Concordia University Texas
2009 - 2010
Begins
“Have I not commanded you?
Be strong and courageous. Do not
be terrified; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with
you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
These words given to Joshua by the Lord
are the same words that guide Concordia
University Texas and serve as the
inspirational
theme for
this year’s
students,
faculty
and staff.
“It was amazing to see
the excitement and
anticipation on the
faces of the students”
On Wednesday, August 26, 2009,
Concordia began its eighty-fourth
academic year, and its second year on the
University’s new campus, located in the
Hill Country of Northwest Austin. During
the prior week, over 300 new students
participated in the Week of Welcome
beginning on Saturday, August 22.
Students moved in to residence halls
with the help of local churches,
members of the men’s basketball
team, freshman mentors,
resident assistants, faculty,
staff and many others.
“It was amazing to see the
excitement and anticipation
on the faces of the students,”
Kevin Kerr, Student
Activities Officer, said.
During the second annual
Induction Ceremony, a tradition
started last year with the relocation
of the campus, each student
received a medallion with the
official seal and mission statement of
the University. The ceremony served
as an official induction of new students
into the Concordia community.
Practice, model, teach and recognize—
these actions are at the root of the mission
of Concordia to develop Christian leaders.
This year, even before classes began,
students were given the opportunity to be
a Christian leader in their community. On
“Resident Assistants,
faculty, staff and many
others were there
supporting students
and their parents”
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