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Board of Academic Advisors
The Center for Volga German Studies at Concordia University has appointed the following individuals to serve on its Board of Academic Advisors.

  • Daniel L. Boxberger, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington
  • Joel Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History, Concordia University, Portland, Oregon
  • Brian J. Els, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History, University of Portland, Portland, Oregon
  • Rodney J. Fink, Ph.D., Professor of Agriculture (emeritus), Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
  • Gerd J. Horten, Ph.D., Professor of American History, Concordia University, Portland, Oregon
  • Lori Kruckenberg, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Musicology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
  • Dona Reeves-Marquardt, Ph.D., Professor of German (emerita), Texas State University, Austin, Texas
  • Richard McGregor, Ph.D., Professor of Music, University of Cumbria, Lancaster, United Kingdom
  • Richard D. Scheuerman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington
  • Eric J. Schmaltz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma
  • William M. Wiest, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology (emeritus), Reed College, Portland, Oregon
  • JonDavid (JD) Wyneken, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern European History, Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania
  • This Board advises the Center on academic matters. Those interested in becoming part of the CVGS Board of Academic Advisors are encouraged to contact Brent Mai, CVGS Director.