Meet the counselors, contact information

Aaron Roberts, assistant director of admission operations

Raised in Flint, Mich., Aaron Roberts graduated in 2001 from North Central University in Minneapolis, Minn., with a bachelor's degree in English. Roberts also holds a master’s degree in educational administration from St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minn. He worked as assistant director of admissions at North Central University before arriving at Concordia University, Nebraska.

"I appreciate the variety of students at Concordia University, Nebraska. So many universities talk about how diverse their student body is, but with 70% of our students coming from outside of Nebraska, you meet people here you would never meet elsewhere. The great thing is that you may have roommates from California, Maryland or Montana, but each student is here for the same reason: a great education in a Christian environment."

Territory: Transfers, Re-Admits & International

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife Tara and daughter Grace, and watching a lot of movies.

Favorite food: Chinese buffet and hot tea

Favorite movies: Amadeus, Black Hawk Down, Braveheart, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Duck Soup, The Insider, Jean De Florette, L.A. Confidential, Last of the Mohicans, Lost in Translation, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Munich, Raging Bull, Touch of Evil

Favorite music: Andrew Bird, The Arcade Fire, Band of Horses, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Blur, Bob Dylan, Brand New, British Sea Power, Built to Spill, Coldplay, David Bowie, Elbow, Elliot Smith, Gillian Welch, Interpol, Kings of Leon, M. Ward, Morphine, Radiohead, Rufus Wainwright, Ryan Adams, Spoon, The Streets, Taking Back Sunday, The Verve, The Walkmen, Weezer, Wolf Parade

E-mail: Aaron.Roberts@cune.edu

Chara Sype, assistant director of admission for recruitment

Chara Sype, a born and raised Kansan, is a 1999 and 2004 graduate of Concordia University, Nebraska. After earning her bachelor’s degree in music (piano pedagogy and performance) in 1999, she enjoyed touring the south central United States on a relational youth and music ministry team, Captive Free. She then became an admission counselor at Concordia for two years before returning to "studenthood” in order to graduate with her elementary teaching certificate and Lutheran Teaching Diploma. From 2004 to 2006 she taught 6^th grade, classroom music, and directed several choirs at Divine Redeemer Lutheran School in Hartland, Wisc. She returned to Concordia’s office of admission in the fall of 2006.

“Family is a word that comes to mind when I think of Concordia University, Nebraska. I came here following my mom’s footsteps, then my older sister’s. My younger sister enrolled after me, and both brothers-in-law are also Concordia grads! It’s like we’ve got “bulldog” in our DNA or something! The thing is, even if you find Concordia without having these types of family ties, you can bet that you’ll leave with a new type of family. I was blessed here immensely- meeting some of the best friends ever! But not only that, I have a bond with CUNE alumni literally all around the world! It’s like an instant connection - you can’t put a price tag on that.”

Territory: Iowa, Missouri, Kansas

Hobbies: Music stuff (piano, guitar, writing, singing… whatever), volleyball, softball, being outside in general (unless it’s winter), working on little house projects, watching Chiefs football

Favorite Foods: Fuji apples, PF Chang’s lettuce wraps, doughnuts, Whitey’s Chocolate Mint Cookie Melt Away ice cream, my mom’s casseroles- there are like 17 different ones…

Favorite Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Dumb and Dumber… yeah, how’s that?

Favorite Music: Almost anything - Michael Buble to Young MC (I’m old school)

E-mail: Chara.Sype@cune.edu

Michelle L. Pfeifer, admission counselor

Michelle Pfeifer, a Madison, Neb., native, graduated from Mount Marty College in Yankton, S.D., in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science and business minor. Pfeifer worked as the admissions office manager and assistant track coach at Mount Marty from 2004-2006.

"It is important for me to be in an environment where I can grow as a person… and that’s exactly what Concordia enables me to do. The college provides a safe, spiritual environment that creates a 'homey' feeling. The wonderful, caring people make it even better. I love the fact that I can walk around campus and everyone greets me with a smile. My little sister is a student here also, so getting to see her on a regular basis is an added bonus."

Territory: Colorado, South Dakota, North Dakota, Alaska, and Hawaii. In Nebraska, Pfeifer is the counselor for far northeastern counties, including Knox, Cedar, Pierce, Madison, Stanton, Wayne, Dakota, Thurston, Colfax, Antelope, Boone, Nance, Platte, Cuming, Dixon, Burt, Polk, Butler, York and Hamilton. Nebraska high school students are assigned by the county in which their high school is located.

Hobbies: Running, competing, hunting & fishing, eating, laughing and having great conversations

Favorite food: I am not picky, I eat just about anything. Nectarines are good!

Favorite movies: The Prince and Me, Win a Date With Tad Hamilton, romance and comedy

Favorite music: Country, Christian rock -- pretty much anything except rap.

E-mail: Michelle.Pfeifer@cune.edu

Jennifer Swenson, admission counselor

Jennifer Swenson was born and raised in Nebraska. She graduated from Concordia University in 2006 with a B.S.Ed. in art education and a B.F.A. in studio art. Swenson stayed at Concordia University to do a post-undergraduate practicum in the Department of Art.

“When I think about Concordia, caring people and opportunities come to mind. While at Concordia I have been able to travel around the United States as well as around the world! There was always a professor right behind me leading the way, encouraging me, and helping to make the necessary connections to make new opportunities and experiences happen! When you attend Concordia University you are not just a number on an attendance sheet. You will become close to your professors as they guide you through college and remain friends after graduation.”

Territory: Swenson is the admission counselor for high school students in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Deleware, Rhode Island, and Maryland. She is also the admission counselor for students from the Nebraska counties of Saline, Jefferson, Fillmore, Thayer, Clay, Nuckolls, Adams, Webster, Hall, Buffalo, Kearney, Franklin, Phelps, Harlan, Dawson, Gosper, Furnas, Frontier, Red Willow, Hitchcock, Hayes, Perkins, Chase, Dundy. .

Hobbies: Art and sewing.

Favorite foods: Candy!

Favorite movies: Amelie, Frida, Mona Lisa Smiles.

Favorite music: Indie rock.

E-mail: Jennifer.Swenson@cune.edu

Kimbrie Vlach, admission counselor

Kimbrie Vlach is originally from Scotia, a town of 300 in central Nebraska. After graduating from high school she attended Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte and was member of the volleyball team. Vlach then studied education at University of Nebraska - Lincoln, graduating with a teaching degree in 2006. Most recently she was employed by the Strategic Air and Space Museum as their education coordinator.

“What I love about Concordia is the fact that you can truly find yourself. You have the opportunity to try a million different things and always have the support of those around you. Concordia offers the chance to succeed not only academically but personally and spiritually because of the huge network of support that you receive. I like the fact that you never feel that you have to 'figure it out on your own' from admissions to graduation there is always someone to help, a huge benefit of such a unique Christian Community. For me something that has always been important is finding a place where you can be a person, and an important one and not simply another number and you can find that at Concordia not only as a student but a professional as well. ”

Territory: Vlach is the admission counselor for high school students in Lancaster, Seward, Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Sheridan, Cherry, Scotts Bluff, Banner, Kimball, Morrill, Cheyenne, Garden, Deuel, Keith, Lincoln, Arthur, Grant, Hooker, Thomas, Logan, Mcpherson, Blain, Loup, Rock, Brown, Keya Paha, Boyd, Holt, Garfield, Wheeler, Greeley, Howard, Sherman, Valley, and Custer. She is also the counselor for Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. .

Hobbies: Spending time with my husband Steve and my family, playing volleyball, walking and playing with my dog Rosie.

Favorite foods: Cheesecake, chinese soup. Ice cream from Ivanna Cone is the best!

Favorite movies: The Gladiator, Gone in 60 seconds, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, Sweet Home Alabama. I’ll watch almost anything once!

Favorite music: Anything and everything.

E-mail: Kimbrie.Vlach@cune.edu

Corrie Johnson, admission counselor

Corrie Johnson was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnson is a 2008 graduate of Concordia University, Nebraska. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with emphasis in public relations, journalism and intercultural communication. She was the women’s golf captain for three years as well as joining her friends on various intramural teams.

“I chose Concordia because I wanted a place that would become my home and it has been that and much more. I came here looking for a new experience and wonderful friends and I have been blessed beyond my imagination. I have made lasting memories and experiences here with friends that will last forever. It’s a place to learn and grow as a person and have fun while doing both. Concordia is a unique place that has special people around every corner…that you just can’t find anywhere else!”

Territory: Johnson is the admission counselor for southeast Nebraska including the counties of Dodge, Washington, Douglas, Saunders, Sarpy, Cass, Otoe, Gage, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson. She also has the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. .

Hobbies: Being with friends and family, golf, listening to music, watching movies, traveling, taking pictures, shopping and watching sporting events.

Favorite foods: Chinese food, pineapple, anything strawberry or cherry.

Favorite movies: 10 Things I Hate about You, A Knight’s Tale, My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Guardian, Good Will Hunting and sports movies.

Favorite music: Jack Johnson, lots of country, Audio Adrenaline, pop rock and old school sing-along songs.

E-mail: Corrie.Johnson@cune.edu

Contact list for the admission office

Helen Schnell
	Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Recruitment	Helen.Schnell@cune.edu (402) 643-7233 Weller Hall 105
Aaron Roberts
	Assistant Director of Admission Operations	Aaron.Roberts@cune.edu (402) 643-7233 Weller Hall 105
Chara Sype
	Assistant Director of Admission for Recruitment	Chara.Sype@cune.edu (402) 643-7233 Weller Hall 105
Corrie Johnson
	Counselor	Corrie.Johnson@cune.edu (402) 643-7233 Weller Hall 105
Michelle Pfeifer
	Counselor	Michelle.Pfeifer@cune.edu (402) 643-7233 Weller Hall 105
Jennifer Swenson
	Counselor	Jennifer.Swenson@cune.edu (402) 643-7233 Weller Hall 105
Kimbrie Vlach
	Counselor	Kimbrie.Vlach@cune.edu (402) 643-7233 Weller Hall 105
Cate Adams
	Data Entry Specialist & Office Assistant	Cate.Adams@cune.edu (402) 643-7234 Weller Hall 105
Lynne Kumm
	Administrative Assistant and Visit Coordinator	Lynne.Kumm@cune.edu (402) 643-7274 Weller Hall 105

General contact information
	(402) 643-7233	Admiss@cune.edu Weller Hall 105

Dr. Jean Jones
	Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Management	Jean.Jones@cune.edu (402) 643-7366 Weller Hall 101

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