Category: Mount Vernon Nazarene University

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 11/22/24

Today for our Friday Favorites, we celebrated National Bible Week. Each show host shared their favorite bible verses.

Click HERE to hear from Shawn, Xander and Marcy.

Shawn’s favorite verse – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Xander’s favorite verse – Proverbs 16:9
Marcy’s favorite verse – Proverbs 3:5-6

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MVNU Cross Country hosts the “Before the Bird” 5K Run and Walk

MVNU’s Cross Country Coach, Simon Taylor stopped by WNZR to chat about the team and an exciting event.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation or click on the picture below.

The team is hosting the “Before the Bird” 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, November 16th!
Registration is from 8:15am – 8:45am
Race starts at 9am
Where – MVNU Campus Chapel.

All proceeds from the event are donated to MVNU Cross Country.

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MVNU presents Handel’s Messiah on 11/24

Dr. Bob Tocheff stopped by WNZR to share about the upcoming performance of Handel’s Messiah.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation or click on the picture below.

The 56th performance of Handel’s Messiah is scheduled earlier than past years, taking place Sunday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for General Admission.
Dr. Bob talks about this year’s performance, the guest singers and the orchestra. He also shares how the Messiah benefits the MVNU Music Program and students.

Click HERE for the all the details of this event.
Click HERE to purchase your ticket for the Messiah at MVNU.

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MVNU Homecoming and Friday Favs!

Today Joe and Morgan were in for Marcy and Shawn, who are in Nashville, TN for the CMBU conference this weekend.

It’s MVNU Homecoming weekend, so we shared Marcy’s Cougar Conversation with former track national champion Mitch Soviak – find it here!

Plus our monthly MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Carson Castleman – here’s the Soundcloud link:

Plus Friday Favorites for National Children’s Book Week!

Today’s winner of ‘What’s That Sound?’ (drinking water) was Laura from Mount Vernon. Congratulations!

Thanks for listening!

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It is World Communication Week – MVNU Professor Jayme McMillan shares tips for better communication

It is World Communication Week, so The Morning Thing talked about communication today.
MVNU Professor, Jayme McMillan joined us with tips on how to have better and more effective communication.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

He shared why communication is so important in our world today.
He also shared a superpower tip of using “I language”.
Professor McMillan talks about how nonverbal communication plays a big part in our daily lives and ways that we can improve this skill.
He also shared the importance of active listening and how to become a better listener.
Enjoy our conversation about Communication!
It is an art form and takes practice!

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WNZR’s Cougar Conversation with Peyton Heiss

WNZR’s Cougar Conversation today features freshman Peyton Heiss from the MVNU Men’s Basketball Team. He is from Plain City, Ohio.

Peyton started playing basketball at the age of 6. One of his favorite memories is learning the sport with his Dad as his coach. Their strong relationship was built during this special time in his life.

He plays guard/forward for the Cougars and is excited to join a team that plays hard every day.

Peyton talks about the RULECougar culture. He is learning how to put others before himself. RULE stands for Relentless Effort, Unbreakable Spirit, Servant Leadership and Competitive Excellence.

Rapid Fire reveals his favorite superhero, what is on his bucket list and what can instantly make his day better.

Enjoy the Conversation!

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WNZR presents the October 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR for our monthly MVNU Update.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about how fall semester is going for MVNU.

We covered many topics including:

  • Exciting news about MVNU Stats Day, including an update on enrollment. 
  • MVNU Giving Day totals and how the donations will impact students and the overall campus. Dr. Castleman talked about the importance of each gift. You can give a gift at https://mvnu.edu/giving-day-3/ 
  • The closure of Eastern Nazarene College and how MVNU is responding and addressing the needs of those students. He also shares some stats of how many ENC students came to MVNU.
  • Recent transitions with University Advancement, Development and Alumni Relations. He announced the hiring of two new positions for MVNU – Chief Development Officer for the office of University Advancement and Executive Director of Enrollment Systems and Operations.
  • MVNU’s new Gateway Program. Dr. Castleman has prioritized strengthening church relations through this new initiative. MVNU will partner with churches, nonprofits and corporations to increase access to education.
  • He also shares his top priorities for MVNU in the month of October.
  • Dr. Carson Castleman highlights some exciting events coming up on his calendar and the MVNU calendar, including a trip to South Africa.
  • He shares special messages for MVNU students, faculty and staff.
  • He also shares how we can pray for MVNU and his family in the month of October.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 9/20/24 – we are ready for Sonfest!

For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite songs from artists coming to Sonfest 2024! We hope to see you on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday! Gates open at Noon!

Click HERE to hear from our hosts.

Xander loves Running Home by Cochren & Co.

Marcy loves Perfectly Loved by Rachael Lampa and TobyMac

Alyssa loves The Prodigal by Josiah Queen

Shawn loves Somebody to You by Rachael Lampa and Andrew Ripp

Here is the Sonfest Schedule:

  • 12 PM – Gates Open
  • 1 PM – Tyler Maddux & Co. (Main Stage)
  • 1:35 PM – Lights & Sounds (Side Stage)
  • 2:35 PM – Josiah Queen (Main Stage)
  • 3:05 PM – Cold Streets (Side Stage)
  • 4:05 PM – Rachael Lampa (Main Stage)
  • 4:50 PM – Monarchs to Oblivion (Side Stage)
  • 5:45 PM – Cochren & Co. (Main Stage)
  • 6:30 PM – SafeKept (Side Stage)
  • 7:45 PM – Hulvey (Main Stage)
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WNZR presents the September 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

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.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

We covered many topics including:

  • His favorite moments from his first official Move In Day and Welcome Week as MVNU’s President.
  • A heart-warming story of how a donor helped give a very special gift (bibles) to our students.
  • MVNU enrollment numbers for the 24-25 academic year.
  • How MVNU has embraced the students of Eastern Nazarene College after the news of their closure.
  • Transition in MVNU University Relations, Development and Alumni Relations.
  • Dr. Castleman shares exciting news for MVNU. This summer, MVNU celebrated the launch of two new programs: Master of Social Work and our first doctoral-level program — Doctor of Nursing Practice. He tells us more about these new opportunities for students.
  • Dr. Castleman announces a few new exciting partnerships for MVNU.
  • He also shares MVNU’s NEW tagline for marketing – where meaning meets momentum
  • Dr. Castleman shares highlights from the MVNU University Dinner, a time to celebrate faculty and staff.
  • He also shared his top priorities for MVNU as we head into this new academic year.
  • MVNU’s Theme Verse this year is 1 Thessalonians 5:24
  • Highlights of MVNU’s calendar for the month of September.
  • He shares a special message for MVNU students. Faculty and staff as they wrap up their first week of classes.
  • Dr. Castleman tells us how we can pray for MVNU in the month of September and how we can pray for him and his family.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

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