The 380 Concordia University supporters attending the annual Gala of Stars on-campus benefit donated a record $650,000 for student scholarships. The prestigious Servant Leadership Award was presented to Craig Olson by university President Dr. Kurt Krueger, and 2020 student body president, Isabella Upchurch, touched hearts with her expression of thanks for financial support. Concordia singers and musicians dazzled performing songs through the decades.
Gala chair Ruth DeNault, center, with committee member Melva Peacock, right, and Elaine Dierker, leftConcordia President Dr. Kurt Krueger, right, with major sponsors Mike and Caryn BorlandCraig Olson, right, receives the Servant Leadership Award from President Kurt Krueger Executive VP for University Advancement Tim Jaeger, Foundation trustee Fernando Eiroa, Regent Ron LevesqueTable Sponsors Denisen and Kim ChataniAuction Chair Sue FleischliNext year’s student body president, Isabella Upchurch, gave a heartfelt speech, thanking everyone for their support for her to pursue her education at ConcordiaStudent singers and orchestra musicians performing the finale “Let It Be” in the musical presentation “Songs and Stories” under the direction of Steve Young
