Adrian Resident Sarah Jensen Speaks at Concordia University, St. Paul Commencement

ST. PAUL, MN (05/27/2011)(readMedia)-- Concordia University, St. Paul student Sarah Jensen of Adrian, Minn., gave the welcome address to her fellow graduates during the university's commencement ceremony May 13, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., in the Gangelhoff Center on the Concordia campus. Jensen graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Vocal and Classroom Music Education and Music Performance.

Jensen encouraged fellow graduates to take risks and trust in the Lord. View her speech: http://youtu.be/0bf05-HQEhU

Originating from the southwestern Minnesota town of Adrian, Jensen immersed herself in many of the university's extracurricular activities including the Christus Chorus, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, Opera Workshop, various plays, the Music Club and Holden Evening Prayer. Her musical endeavors continue as a member of the Minnesota Chorale. Jensen is pursuing a career teaching elementary music.

Concordia University, St. Paul is a comprehensive, private university operated under the auspices of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and one of 10 schools that comprise the Concordia University System. Established in 1893, Concordia offers more than 50 liberal arts majors, including business, education, science, fine arts and church professions. Concordia University is also a regional leader in educating adult students, offering accelerated undergraduate and graduate programs in business, health sciences, education, criminal justice, communications and Christian outreach. Concordia is the only private university in Minnesota to offer NCAA Division II athletics for men and women. Visit us on the web: www.csp.edu.