Concordia University will hold commencement on Saturday, May 5, in the Walz Human Performance Complex on Concordia's Seward campus. The speaker for the ceremony will be Dr. Charlyne Berens, associate dean at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism.
On Friday, May 4, a baccalaureate service is scheduled for 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. Rev. Ryan Matthias, campus pastor of Concordia University, will serve as preacher. The liturgist will be Rev. David Lyons. Music for the ceremony will be provided by Dr. Jeffrey Blersch, organist, the University A Cappella Choir and Concordia Brass Ensemble.
Following the service will be a reception hosted at the church by Concordia's Tower Guild, and there will be a short concert by the A Cappella Choir and other musicians from Concordia.
Friday, May 4
Luncheon, Graduates Class of 2012 and Golden Reunion Class of '62 (RSVP to Alumni Office required), 11:30 a.m.
Note: Graduates will have an opportunity to RSVP regarding who will attend. Seating is available only for those who have RSVPed.
Where: Cattle Conference Room, Janzow Campus Center
Graduation rehearsal, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Walz arenaBaccalaureate service, 7 p.m.
Where: St. John Lutheran Church, 919 N. Columbia AvenueMusic department mini-recital, after service
Where: St. John Lutheran ChurchTower Guild reception, after concert/recital
Where: St. John Fellowship Hall
Saturday, May 5
Commencement exercises, 10 a.m.
Where: Walz arenaLuncheon for graduate and their guests, follows commencement
Where: Janzow Campus Center-Dining Hall
