Every fall we welcome new and transfer students during Concordia University Wisconsin's Fall Welcome Weekend. Our Fall Welcome Weekend is led by current students who serve as Concordia Crew Leaders. These campus leaders welcome new students in an engaging and positive way. Each new and transfer student is assigned a Crew Leader who guides them through all aspects of the Fall Welcome Weekend experience. Students can expect to hear from their Crew Leader during the summer if they have questions about Fall Welcome Weekend or transitioning onto campus.
Sarah Deheck
Position: Coordinator of Student Activities
Hometown: Sheboygan Falls, WI
Fun Fact: I’ve never had a cavity!
Advice: Be sure to watch the sunrise on the bluff!
Kara Janowski
Position: Director of New Student Programs
Hometown: Littleton, CO
Fun Fact: I grew up in New Zealand and had a “kiwi” accent as a kid (called my Mom “Mum!”).
Advice: It is okay to not have it all figured out! Take it “one step at a time, with a general plan in mind,” – but be willing to adjust that plan if you need or want to! You might discover a passion or opportunity that leads you in a new direction!
Abby McGue
Position: Concordia Crew Leader Intern
Major: Mass Communications
Year: Junior
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Fun Fact: I have been vegetarian for over 3 years!
Advice: Get out of your comfort zone. Do things that may feel uncomfortable at first because they will definitely pay off in the end!
Alicia Schroeder
Position: Concordia Crew Leader Intern
Major: Lutheran Elementary Education
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Hilbert, WI
Fun Fact: I am a huge extrovert and love talking to people and drinking coffee.
Advice: Get out of your comfort zone and try something new. There are so many co-curricular activities to participate in or even just watching sporting events.
Abby Dare
Major: Nursing
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Alexandria, MN
Fun Fact: My favorite animal is the giraffe! .
Advice: Get to know your professors! They are there to help you. They want to see you succeed!
Ally O’Farrell
Major: Elementary Education
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Butler, WI
Fun Fact: I cross-country ski over break.
Advice: Step outside your comfort zone, and try something new or unique.
Amanda Eggebrecht
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Year: Junior
Hometown: Horicon, WI
Fun Fact: I am a HUGE animal lover and have two rabbits, a bird, and dog under my roof.
Advice: To connect with others around you. Branch out from what your friends are doing, meet new people, and get involved!
Carley Kogutkiewicz
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: New Berlin, WI
Fun Fact: I have been to 25 of the 50 states.
Advice: Study groups! Using study groups for classes helps you meet more people and better learn the material!
Courtney Parker
Major: Secondary Education (Mathematics)
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Shawano, WI
Fun Fact: I once broke my arm falling out of bed.
Advice: Get a hammock for the Chapel Courtyard you won't regret it!
Eleanor Liebherr
Major: Social Work
Year: Junior
Hometown: Port Edwards, WI
Fun Fact: I like bullet journaling, and make my weekly planner using it!
Advice: Being involved is good, but don't forget to take time for yourself! Spreading yourself thin is so easy to do but your mental health is so crucial to exceeding in college!
Emily Brown
Major: Healthcare Administration
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Waupun, WI
Fun Fact: In middle school, I memorized 122 digits of pi.
Advice: Always ask questions. You may be nervous but trust me, everyone here at Concordia wants to help you.
Grace Buckman
Major: Nursing
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Mundelein, IL
Fun Fact: I grew up in new jersey and love bagels.
Advice: Make study groups and become friends with your professors.
Grace Lee
Major: Early Childhood and Special Education and Individualized Theatre
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Kewaskum, WI
Fun Fact: I have 6 pets. 4 cats, 1 dog and 1 fish.
Advice: Get involved with clubs you can meet a lot of amazing people and just be yourself.
Grace Velzke
Major: Communications
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Cedar Grove, WI
Fun Fact: I have watched all 10 seasons of Friends 5 times through, Phoebe is my favorite character.
Advice: Always be kind to everyone. And, don’t be afraid to try new things.
Jack Ramstack
Major: Athletic Training
Year: Junior
Hometown: Germantown, WI
Fun Fact: I really want to move to Alaska when I am older.
Advice: Take a chance now because in a few years, it probably won't matter. Get involved and make as many connections as possible because it's about who you know, not what you know.
Julia Schulteis
Major: Lutheran Elementary Education (Double Minor in English & Theology)
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Parker, CO
Fun Fact: I can write backwards!
Advice: Try new things! There are plenty of ways to get involved in various activities!
Katie Slominsky
Major: Hospitality / Event Management and Spanish
Year: Senior
Hometown: Appleton, WI
Fun Fact: My car's name is Clifford (like the big red dog :)).
Advice: Use a planner and call your mom!
Katie Thomsen
Major: Rehabilitation Science: Accelerated Pre-Physical Therapy
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Valders, WI
Fun Fact: I love animals but have never owned one.
Advice: College is what you make of it! Put yourself out there, meet new people, go to events, do your homework, and take advantage of everything CUW has to offer! You belong here and we are so excited to have you!
Kayla Stenz
Major: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Chilton, WI
Fun Fact: I am a twin!
Advice: Keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it!
Lauren Werries
Major: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Year: Junior
Hometown: Quincy, IL
Fun Fact: I have shot a target from a mile away.
Advice: Put yourself out there and get involved!
Lexington McKillips
Major: Event and hospitality business
Year: Junior
Hometown: Edgerton, WI
Fun Fact: I play volleyball at CUW.
Advice: Get involved in everything and go to fun activities around campus!
Lydia Winans
Major: Able Light Program
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Fun Fact: I love listening to country music.
Advice: Get involved within college because that will benefit you to make long-lasting memories and friendships. Keep track of your student ID because that’s how you get in and out of buildings, your hall to your assigned dorms, and for getting meals and snacks.
Mikayla Dolan
Major: Psychology
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Appleton, WI
Fun Fact: I’m a twin.
Advice: Get involved as soon as possible with clubs, organizations, and campus life activities. Keep an open mind about them, you never know what you may like.
Miranda Briones
Major: Lutheran Secondary Education - Mathematics
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Fun Fact: I love sleep!
Advice: Get a comfy mattress topper!
Nathan Bilan
Major: Healthcare Administration
Year: Junior
Hometown: Greendale, WI
Fun Fact: I have been playing tennis since I was in 3rd grade
Advice: Get involved with events and clubs on campus, it’s a great way to meet new people!
Olivia Sherman
Major: Rehab Science - Accelerated OT
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: McKinney, TX
Fun Fact: My left foot is a half size bigger than my right.
Advice: Go to events!! They are fun and will allow you to meet new people! :)
Stephanie Eseyin
Major: Business Management
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Fun Fact: I’m Nigerian.
Advice: Everything will fall into place, just get through everything day by day.
Zion Nelson
Major: Individualized Theater
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Cedarburg, WI
Fun Fact: I can't lick my elbow.
Advice: Introduce yourself and strike up a conversation cause you can do it!