Albert Lea Resident Dr. David H. Olson Speaks at Concordia University, St. Paul Commencement

ST. PAUL, MN (05/27/2011)(readMedia)-- Dr. David H. Olson, resident of Albert Lea, Minn., served as the Concordia University, St. Paul commencement speaker during the commencement ceremony May 14, 2011, at 10 a.m., in the Gangelhoff Center on the Concordia campus. Dr. Olson is the founder and CEO of Life Innovations, Inc., an organization which aims to help build strong marriages and healthy relationships.

Dr. Olson used the word courageous as an acronym to convey his message to graduates on being prepared to go out and transform the world. View his speech: http://youtu.be/twyAA29P14M

Dr. Olson has written 20 books and published more than 100 articles in the field of marriage and family. He has appeared on the Today Show, Morning Show, Good Morning America and Oprah. Dr. Olson's research and products have earned him numerous awards from a variety of organizations including the American Association for Marital and Family Therapy, American Psychological Association, Penn State, St. Olaf College and University of Minnesota.

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.