Happy New Year, CIU! Email from Dr. Christman

CIU library with dorms in the background. Campus Communications title overlay.

Happy New Year, CIU! Email from Dr. Christman

Happy New Year, CIU! Email from Dr. Christman

CIU library with dorms in the background. Campus Communications title overlay.

January 5, 2023

Happy 100th Anniversary!  CIU's first class was held October 1, 1923!

As we enter 2023, I'm so thankful for you!

As I serve as your Acting President, my prayer is that God will:

  • Guard my mind
  • Guide my path
  • Grant me wisdom

Let us pray this together as we look forward to the year ahead!

 

We will stay mission-focused on developing CIU's strategic plan, growing enrollment and strengthening our financial position for today and for the future.   

The theme for our 22-23 academic year is "Making Him Known," focusing on the latter half of CIU's motto. November's Global Mission Conference, sponsored by CICS, emphasized that theme and launched CIU's year-long centennial celebration.

This calendar year we will build on that theme and continue the 100th-anniversary celebration!

 

Our 100th anniversary events include (ciu.edu/100):

Jan. 30-31, 2023      Church Refreshed  - Sponsored by Seminary and School of Ministry

March 21, 2023        John C. Maxwell Leadership Summit – Sponsored by School of Business

April 4, 2023              Partner Appreciation Luncheon

May 6, 2023              100th Commencement

Aug. 2-4, 2023          Distinctive Teaching and Learning Conference (DTL) – Sponsored by College of Education

Nov. 2-5, 2023          Grand Finale: Homecoming & Hall of Faith Induction - Sponsored by College of Arts and Sciences

 

Finally, I am looking forward to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees being on campus next week!

Have a blessed day!

Dr. Rick Christman
Acting President