Concordia University Speaker's Bureau
Updated November 18, 2005
This online guide is provided to help media and other organizations contact University experts on a wide variety of topics. Our faculty members are available to address a broad range of subjects, including:
Careers
Computers and the Internet
Education
History
Music and Art
Psychology
Social Issues
Theology
Wellness and Health
To contact a speaker or expert at Concordia University, please email the marketing communications department at crfpr@cuchicago.edu
Fees or stipends may be arranged between the speaker and the organization. Please provide at least four (4) weeks notice for speakers.
The views and opinions of the speaker are not necessarily those of the University. Concordia admits students without regard to age, sex, creed, race, national or ethnic background or disability.
Careers
Tomal, Dr. Daniel R., Associate Professor of Education
* Negotiating With People
* Delivering Outstanding Customer Service
Kammrath, Dr. William H., Professor of Geography and Economics
* "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood:" The Economics and Ecology of Establishing a Natural Woodland
Computers and the Internet
Klotz, Vern H., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
* Artificial Intelligence: Technology and Your Future
* Microcomputer Use in the One Computer Classroom
* Problem Solving and Technology in the Classroom
* Using Multimedia in the Classroom
* Using the World Wide Web in the Classroom
Witte, Dr. Dennis, Vice President for Administration
* Internet in the Classroom
* Internet in the Home
* Internet for the Church Office
* Internet: Where is it Headed?
Education
Champagne, Dr. Ruth, Associate Professor of Mathematics
* How Families Can Reinforce at Home What Children Learn About Math in Grades K-5
Harrison Bojes, Jean E., Assistant Professor of Music Education
* Arts Integration in Elementary Classrooms
* Faculty Development in the Fine Arts
* Fine Arts Education Advocacy
* Handbells in School and Worship
* Music Curriculum, Pre-K through 12
* World Music and Children
Kuck, Dr. Cynthia L., Professor of Education
* Classroom Management
* Cooperative Education
* Performance-Base Assessments
* Portfolios
* School Law (Early Childhood through High School)
* School Policy
* Staff Evaluation
* Strategic Planning
* Teaching Science/Science Curriculum
* Teaching Strategies
Reiseck, Dr. Carol, Dean, University College
* Adult Learning
* Teaching Professionals
* Learning Organizations
Rietschel, Dr., William C., Professor of Education
* Education Law and the Public Schools
* Ethics and Education
* Give to Caesar: Lutheran Schools and Government Law
* Toward a Philosophy of Lutheran Education
Septeowski, Dr. Dale J., Professor of Psychology
* Developing and Implementing Effective School Counseling K-12
* EQ: Schooling the Emotions and Emotion Education: Social-Emotional Education
* It's All In Your Head: Recent Research and its Implication for Teaching/Learning
* The Changing Role of the School Counselor: What Administrators Need to Know About Current Guidance/Counseling Practices and Making More Effective Use of Their Counseling Staff
Serra, Dr. Deborah L., Associate Professor of Chemistry
* Consumer Applications of Chemistry and Physics
* Hands-On Science Activities That Can Be Done at Home
* National Science Standards and Your Classroom
* Preparation of Middle School and High School Science Teachers
Tomal, Dr. Daniel R., Associate Professor of Education
* Discipline by Negotiation
* Effective Communications
* Learning Styles
* Managing Change and Conflict
* Proactive Leadership
* Teaching by Values and Character Education (for Educators and/or Ministers)
* Teaching Challenging Students
* Time Management
* Understanding Research
* Using Action Research for Church or School Improvement
Wellen, Dr. Lauren, Assistant Professor of Education and
Coordinator of Undergraduate Elementary Program
* Assessment in the Classroom
* Early Childhood:
1) It's Always Jesus Time
2) Issues and Practices in Early Childhood Classrooms
* Brain Compatible Learning Experiences in the Language Arts Classroom
* Classroom Management
* The Heart of Teaching
* Reading/Language Arts Strategies
* Teacher Thinking/Students Thinking: Brain Compatible Classrooms
* Using The Project Approach as a Complement to the Curriculum
Witte, Dr. Dennis, Vice President for Administration
* Internet in the Classroom
Environment
Kammrath, Dr. William H., Professor of Geography and Economics
* "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood:" The Economics and Ecology of Establishing a Natural Woodland
History
Ewald, William, Assistant Professor of Business
* Meet Me at the Fair: LCMS Schools Go to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in St. Louis in 1904
Settje, Dr. David, Assistant Professor of History and Political Science
* The Cold and Vietnam Wars, 1964-1975: Lutheran Reactions
Music and Art
Harrison Bojes, Jean E., Assistant Professor of Music Education
* Arts Integration in Elementary Classrooms
* Faculty Development in the Fine Arts
* Fine Arts Education Advocacy
* Handbells in School and Worship
* Music Curriculum, Pre-K through 12
* World Music and Children
Herman, Deborah, Assistant Professor of Art
* Improving Literacy Through the Book Arts
* Paper and the Book Arts
* Discipline-Based Art Education
Rogner, Dr. David., Professor of English
* Christian Art and Devotional Poetry:
1) Mary and John: Preparing for Christ's Coming
2) Epiphany: Christ Made Manifest
3) Christ the King
4) The Passion of Christ
5) Christ's Resurrection and Ascension
6) The Touch of God, the Response of Faith
Stahlke, Dr. Jonathan E., Assistant Professor of Music
* Music as Worship, Community, and Human Expression: Developing an Aesthetic Position
* Singing to God in Our Time: Sacred Music in the 20th Century
* Training Our Church Musicians: Where to Start; How to Proceed
* Wandering Minstrels: The Experience of Today's Musicians
* The Music of Our Worship: Contemporary Society and the Contemporary Church
Wente, Dr. Steven, Professor of Music, Department Chair
* Let the Children Sing: Working with Children's Choirs
* Music and Worship: Addressing Both Reverence and Relevance
* Toward a More Vibrant Congregational Song: Possibilities and Challenges
Psychology
Jabs, Dr. Carol A., Associate Professor of Social Work
* Careers in Social Work
* Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice
* Family Life Cycle Transitions and Changes
* Loss and Grief
* Marital and Family Counseling
* Marital and Family Issues
Social Issues
Andritzky, Dr. Frank W., Associate Professor of History and Political Science
* Affirmative Action: A Civil Wrong
* Domestic Terrorism
* "Separation of Church and State": It's Not in the Constitution
* The Politicalization of Christmas
* The Vietnam War: We Won and We Were Right
* Why the Clinton Scandals Matter
Dubois, Dr. Alton C., Professor of Social Work and Gerontology
* Death and Dying
* Elder Abuse
* Gerontology
* Social Work
Eschelbach, Dr. Michael A., Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies and Greek
* Male/Female Relationships–Marriage Studies
* Matrix Matters: A Study on Media and Faith
Jabs., Dr. Carol A., Associate Professor of Social Work
* Careers in Social Work
* Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice
* Family Life Cycle Transitions and Changes
* Loss and Grief
* Marital and Family Counseling
* Marital and Family Issues
Reiseck, Dr. Carol, Dean, University College
* Adult Learning
* Teaching Professionals
* Learning Organizations
Rietschel, Dr. William C., Professor of Education
* Ethics and Education
Settje, Dr. David, Assistant Professor of History and Political Science
* The Cold and Vietnam Wars, 1964-1975: Lutheran Reactions
Stahlke, Dr. Jonathan E., Assistant Professor of Music
* Growing Up Abroad: Experiences of a Missionary Kid in Latin America
Tomal, Dr. Daniel R., Associate Professor of Education
* Negotiating With People
Theology
Cullen, Dr. William, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, and Coordinator of the Director of Christian Education (D.C.E.) Program
* Christian Mentoring
* Confirmation
* Small Group Ministry
* Teacher Training
* Youth Ministry
Eschelbach, Dr. Michael A., Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies and Greek
* Catecheical Studies and Confirmation
* Matrix Matters: A Study on Media and Faith
* New Testament Issues and Questions
* Predestination: Who is Chosen and Why?
* Principles of Biblical Interpretation
* Revelation to St. John and End Times
* Studies in Paul and The Law
Rietschel, Dr. William C., Professor of Education
* Give to Caesar: Lutheran Schools and Government Law
* Toward a Philosophy of Lutheran Education
Rogner, Dr. David., Professor of English
* Christian Art and Devotional Poetry:
1) Mary and John: Preparing for Christ's Coming
2) Epiphany: Christ Made Manifest
3) Christ the King
4) The Passion of Christ
5) Christ's Resurrection and Ascension
6) The Touch of God, the Response of Faith
Stahlke, Dr. Jonathan E., Assistant Professor of Music
* Growing Up Abroad: Experiences of a Missionary Kid in Latin America
* Music as Worship, Community, and Human Expression: Developing an Aesthetic Position
* Singing to God in Our Time: Sacred Music in the 20th Century
* Training Our Church Musicians: Where to Start; How to Proceed
* Wandering Minstrels: The Experience of Today's Musicians
* The Music of Our Worship: Contemporary Society and the Contemporary Church
Steinmann, Dr. Andrew E., Professor of Theology and Hebrew
* Apolclyptic Literature
* Aramaic Language
* Intertestamental Literature
* The Book of Proverbs
* Wisdom Literature in the Bible
* The Book of Daniel
* Old Testament Chronology
Therwanger, Pastor Harold, Director of Church Relations and the Pre-Seminary Program
* Discipline and Self-Esteem
* Slide Presentations: "The Footsteps of Paul" and "The Footsteps of Martin Luther"
Tomal, Dr. Daniel R., Associate Professor of Education
* Teaching by Values and Character Education
* Using Action Research for Church or School Improvement (for Educators and/or Ministers)
Wente, Dr. Steven, Professor of Music, Department Chair
* Let the Children Sing: Working with Children's Choirs
* Music and Worship: Addressing Both Reverence and Relevance
* Toward a More Vibrant Congregational Song: Possibilities and Challenges
Wellen, Dr. Lauren, Assistant Professor of Education and
Coordinator of Undergraduate Elementary Program
* "A Woman After God's Own Heart": A Spiritual Makeover
* It's Always Jesus Time
Witte, Dr. Dennis, Vice President for Administration
* Internet for the Church Office
Wellness and Health
Dubois, Dr. Alton C., Professor of Social Work and Gerontology
* Death and Dying
Duey, Dr. William (Bill), Associate Professor of Human Performance
* Current Killers and Stress Management: An Undeniable Relationship Exists
* Exercise and Weight Control
* Exercise and the Role it Plays in Reducing Chronic Disease
* Osteoporosis and Exercise
* Energizing the Body
Klatt, Dr. Lois A., Professor Emeritus
* Conditioning the Athlete
* Health and Lifestyle
* Maximizing Sport Performance and Preventing Injury
* Optimize Your Personal Best
* Physical Assessment and Program Development
* Wellness and Christian Education
Concordia Groups
Ambassadors for Christ
Organized to work with congregations in the area of evangelism, especially as it relates to youth. For further information, call 708-209-3470.
Artists of Concordia Theatre (A.C.T.)
Offers public presentations of dramatic productions, children's theatre, and reader's theatre during the school year. For more information, call 708-209-3094.
Center for Social Research in the Church (CENSRCH)
Recent years have indicated more emphatically than ever the need for those in service to the church to understand its social milieu. Established in 1970m CEBSRCH provides U.S. census profiles in readily usable forms; develops market research; survey research; data analysis and interpretation for attitudinal and organizational decision-making. Call 708-209-3020.
Concordia Youth Ministry (CYM)
The goal of this organization is to be a social and spiritual influence on junior and senior high school groups through fellowship, songs, skits, role modeling, lock-ins and the use of the Word of God as family established in the doctrine of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). Call the CYM coordinator at 708-771-8300.
Feed My Sheep
The University is pleased to offer its finest musicians, dramatists, and youth ministry teams to LCMS congregations in and around the Chicago area through Feed My Sheep. Feed My Sheep volunteers offer their time and talents to enhance worship and other special events with music and drama. If you are interested in Feed My Sheep helping to illuminate worship for your congregation, please contact Pastor Harry Therwanger at 708-209-3502, or group coordinator Krista Rohe at 708-209-3143, or FeedMySheep@cuchicago.edu.
Field Work
Volunteer activities include tutoring, special education, religious education, evangelism and community action. Contact the Spiritual Outreach Officer of the Student Association at 708-209-3178.
Preaching Service
If because of illness, vacation, vacancy, or other emergency, pastors in the District need a substitute preacher on a Sunday, please contact 708-209-2084.
