Starting Point Pregnancy & Family Resource Center is hosting the ministry’s annual Fundraising Banquet tonight! WNZR’s Eric Brown had the chance to chat with several staff members: Jess Kirby, Director of Development, Heather Lanzer, Nurse Manager, and Abby Ernst, Client Services Director. Listen in and find out more about this amazing ministry.
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Filling in for Dr. Castleman, we welcome Rob Stanley and he shares about his new role as a vice-president of Enrollment Management and working with the IES program.
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Ron shares more about the IES – International Executive Studies – and how MVNU is able to attract students from overseas.
Rob shares his excitement for enrollment and how his admissions and enrollment team are addressing the challenges of higher education.
Rob talks about the special time around spring commencement, and the importance of celebrating Easter.
Rob shares his message to faculty, staff and students at MVNU.
Rob shares his message to the community and how we can pray for him and his team.
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Our theme for Lifeline 2025 is Made For These Days,
Our staff members shared their thoughts about what this theme means to them.
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Tim Hawkins is grateful to be coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University for two shows on March 22nd. On the Morning Thing Thursday, Eric spoke to Tim about his career and the show.
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He says he is so happy that he gets to be able to be a comedian and do what he loves for a living. Tim talks about what you can expect as part of the show on Saturday. He has some old favorites and some new songs.
Click HERE to find out more about the 1pm and 7pm shows on March 22nd.
As a part of Friday Favorites, the Morning Thing hosts celebrated the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference that is happening this weekend by sharing their favorite clips of Comedian and Guest Anita Renfroe.
Eric’s favorite is Oreos . Click HERE for the clip
Shawn’s favorite is Just lie to me. Click HERE for the clip
Xander’s is Big ole sweet ice tea and you can hear why HERE
Click HERE for Anita’s Big Ole Sweet Tea
Marcy’s is Momisms and you can hear why HERE.
Click HERE to hear Anita’s Momism Song.
Click HERE to learn more about the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference
Brittany Coon with the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities talks about the history of the month including when President Ronald Reagan designated the month in 1987.
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She talks about the major events including the Developmental Disabilities Month Luncheon and a coloring contest within the county including over 800 participants.
She tells us about two folks who were the Individual Spotlight Award winners: Cheyenne Proper and Sabrina Wilson.,
Brittany continues to talk about award winners: Community Partner Winner the YMCA of Mount Vernon and Employer of the Year, The Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast.
Brittany talks about the three Local Hero Award winners at the Developmental Disabilities Month Luncheon: Retied Knox County Sheriff David Shaffer, Tina Davis, and Brandy Swingell of Creative Foundations.
Click HERE to find out more about the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Comedian Anita Renfroe is the guest at the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference this weekend (March 14th and 15th).
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Marcy with the Morning Thing spoke to Anita and she is excited to be leaving the farm behind and spend time with women who “are chasing hard after God,” laugh learn, and enjoy this incredible event.
Anita shares what her message will be this weekend to the women who attend the conference.
Her message is “Moving Forward.” She believes that many people get stuck in life but should use the bible and scriptures to “find healing and growth moving in our faith from glory to glory.”
Click HERE to get tickets to the MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference Friday and Saturday.
Some women are working moms because they choose to have a career, and others work outside the home to be able to meet the financial needs of the family.
This day acts as a reminder that moms who also hold down jobs juggle all kinds of responsibilities and they DESERVE appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Marcy (who was a working mom) and Shawn shared some ways you can appreciate moms.
They also shared four ways to find joy in the juggle of being a working mom by Laura Rutledge. Rutledge is a journalist and host for ESPN and the SEC Network.
Click HERE for the ways to celebrate Working Mom’s Day.
Click HERE for the article from Laura Rutledge on IMOM.com
Captain Christine Moretz with the Salvation Army in Mount Vernon talks about the Light of Day project which is adding a 13-thousand square foot childcare center that can accommodate over 100 children 6-weeks and older.
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Christine talks about the Light of Day project being at 79% of the $6.25 million goal.
Christine says the Knox County is incredibly supportive of every organization and they are blessed by the support.
Christine talks about some of the services they provide including being a licensed childcare center, after school program and enrolling kids for their summer camp program.
They provide food and food pantry to those that need help, guitar lessons, and more.
Part of the campaign is to bring a choice pantry to the community.
Christine talks about how you can find out more about the Salvation Army and gives an update on the construction of the building. They broke ground and are about 40% complete.
She says they are not only building a building but a community through Christ’s name and God’s kingdom together.
Click HERE to find out more about the Salvation Army of Mount Vernon.
WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday feature is back! We are welcoming 13 NEW DJs to our airwaves this month!
Today, we introduce you to Ethan Cline. He is a Sophomore Communication & Media (Digital Media) Major from Howard, OH.
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Wyatt tells us that originally, he was a graphic design major and then he had a class with Jayme McMillan and that changed his mind.
Wyatt is very active here at MVNU. He is on the Volleyball Team and plays Esports. He also likes golf and works at a golf course.
He shares some of his favorite foods and artists and memories he has made here at MVNU.
Ethan talks about how God has been working in his life. His favorite verse is Psalm 86:12.
You can hear Ethan Cline on WNZR on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm.
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