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The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.

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  • Sandra Wendelin (Hilbert)

    Class of 2004

    Sandy Wendelin, BA ’82, MA ’04 was honored at the National Association of Directors of Christian Education conference with the Master DCE Award. This award, given to an individual nominated and selected by their peers and partners in ministry, highlights the work Christ is doing through the service and mission of the award recipient, specifically…

  • Jean Vogel (Snelling)

    Class of 1983

    Jean Vogel, BA ’83 married Allan Lishkowitz on June 25, 2021.

    Jean Vogel (Snelling)

  • Timothy Bode

    Class of 1980

    Timothy Bode, ’80 began a new job as Director of Communications and Alumni Engagement at Mayer Lutheran High School.

  • Yuko Kawasaki

    Class of 2021

    Yuko Kawasaki, MS ’21 was selected as Team Manager for the USA Badminton team competing at the Pan Am Cup in Acapulco, Mexico in February 2022.

  • Jarvis Keys

    Class of 1980

    Jarvis Keys, BA ’80 passed away on January 13, 2022.

  • Charles Horkey

    Class of 1980

    Rev. Charles Horkey, BA ’80 passed away on January 14, 2022.

  • Melanie Appelquist (Beier)

    Class of 2005

    Melanie Appelquist, BA ’05 was named the MNS District Outstanding Parish Educator for 2021. She has served Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Circle Pines, Minn. since 2018.

  • Tiffini Flynn Forslund (Flynn)

    Class of 2008

    Tiffani Flynn-Forslund, BA ’08 is the Director of Engagement at Minnesota Parent Union, an Education Reform non-profit in Saint Paul and a Page Amendment partner. The organization enrolls BIPOC students in schools that guide them for success.

    Tiffini Flynn Forslund (Flynn)

  • Basimo Mohamed

    Class of 2020

    Basimo Mohamed, MA ’20 finished her first doctoral semester in neuroeducation at Johns Hopkins University. She shares, “I could not have done this without Concordia! My time with Concordia was such a memorable one! Thank you!”

    Basimo Mohamed

  • A. Kluge

    Class of 1952

    A. Bernard Kluge, JC ’52 passed away on December 7, 2021.

  • Julius Clausen

    Class of 1971

    Julius Clausen, BA ’71 passed away on December 8, 2021.

  • David Meyer

    Class of 1958

    David Meyer, JC ’58 served as missionary to the Philippines, and in congregations in Minnesota, North Carolina and Florida.