The Morning Thing was focused on the Class of 25′ today! The hosts shared some great words and messages that you need to share with your adult child. These are little nuggets that will apply as they head off to college and in their adult lives!
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Heading back to school and work can be exhausting! That’s why we wanted to share some ways you can stay engaged and energized in 2025!
The Guardian found 31 effective ways to help boost your energy levels! There is a variety of tasks from what to drink in the morning to getting a musical boost!
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Here are some of our favorites that we shared on the show:
Adopting even 1 or 2 of these tips can make your day better and brighter!
MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.
Dr. Castleman shares his thoughts about the kickoff of fall semester.
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We covered many topics including:
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MVNU has launched the first doctoral level program – DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Debra Garee, DNP, RN, MVNU’s DNP Director and Associate Professor of Nursing stopped at WNZR to share about the new program.
She talked about the different concentrations within the DNP program and the length of the program.
Debra shared that courses are broken into 3 categories: DNP Foundational Courses, DNP Core Courses and Didactic and Clinical Courses.
She shared how to register for an informational session and find more information.
Debra also talked about how this powerful statement guides the program: Empowering Leaders, Enriching Souls: Transforming Healthcare Through Faith and Knowledge.
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Click HERE for more information about MVNU’s new DNP program.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to be part of September First Friday. Multiple departments will have informational tables set up on the public square. There will be hands-on, interactive activities for kids of all ages.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with several faculty members about the exciting plans for First Friday.
They each shared about their roles at MVNU and what they were most excited about for fall semester. They also talked about the latest news from their departments.
Featured Faculty:
– Dr. Jennifer Ballenger, Assistant Professor of Youth and Family in the Christian Ministries Department
– Dr. Jessica Grubaugh, Dean for the Jetter School of Professional Studies (includes Business, Education and Social Work Programs), Education Department Chair
– Dr. LeeAnn Couts, Dean for the School of Natural and Social Sciences, Professor of Psychology and Director of Academic Summer Camps
– Dr. John Packard, Chair of the Music Department and Band Director
– Dr. Colleen Bryan, Professor of Psychology and Department Chair for Psychology, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management and Homeland Security
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Stop by the MVNU tables and have some FUN!
Psychology—Coloring books focused on: What can I be?
Biology—Creepy Crawly Things and More (Plant and Animal Life)
Education—Monster Origami Bookmarks and a gently used book plus some book drawings
Christian Ministry—Games, Popcorn and More
Music—Make your own musical instrument
Nursing—Hands on Nursing Activities
Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement—Partnership with Kenyon
Admissions Table
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MVNU welcomed new students to campus on Thursday, 8/29. We took some time to celebrate their arrival and wish them well for the 24-25 academic year.
For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memory from college.
Click HERE to hear from Alyssa, Judah and Marcy.
Today on The Morning Thing, we talked about a very important parenting strategy – staying connected.
This is very important as your son or daughter prepares to leave for college.
We shared some encouraging tips from Focus on the Family and author, Cheryl Barker.
Click HERE to read Cheryl’s full article.
Here are some of Cheryl’s tips:
Before leaving for college –
1. Work on Face to Face communication
2. Ask open-ended questions. Avoid the “why” questions.
3. Go Beyond the Words. What does the non-verbal signs tell you?
4. Pray, pray and pray some more!
After leaving for college –
1. Meet their needs. Care packages and unexpected gifts are wonderful!
2. Build bonds. Get to know their new friends.
3. Make a Date. Get to know who they are dating. Support the new important relationship.
4. Embrace the Major. Go to the concerts, the games, the plays, etc. Participate in their activities.
At WNZR, we work with college students every day. This is a wonderful, but stressful time in their lives as they navigate the path to their future. We pray that you will find peace and direction through this transition. Remember, that we are The Lifeline. An encouraging word, song or message is just a click away!
Believe it or not, school is already back in session for some students! With summer winding down and classes picking back up, The Morning Thing decided to take a look at 5 Back to School Lessons Your Kids Need to Learn This Year from iMOM.com, to help you get your kids prepared for learning!
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Some lessons you can teach your kids include:
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Did you know that the National Retail Federation estimated families with children in elementary through high school would spend, on average, $890 per household. WOW!
Here are 10 ideas for smart shopping – money saving tips from imom.com
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Prayer is important and powerful, and the Bible tells us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Praying for our children in school is also important!
We shared 8 prayers from Crosswalk.com writer Sarah Frazer who shared these prayers that she loves to pray over her children. Sarah says that “I know that God uses my prayers to accomplish good things in their lives. These are some of the prayers I’ve prayed for my children each day. Use these prayers as a way to start. Tailor them to fit your child and each unique situation. I might not pray all of these every day, but at least a few of these quick prayers will help us stay connected and speak into our children’s lives – even as they are at school.”
Things you can pray for include children making good choices, good friendships, protection, remembering what they’ve studied, adults who speak life to children, fun and laughter, courage, and calm for anxious hearts.
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Rise and Shine 