Category: Mount Vernon Nazarene University

August MVNU Update with Dr. James Smith

The Morning Thing hosted the monthly MVNU Update on Friday, 8/4/23.

Dr. James Smith, MVNU’s Vice President of University Relations, shared details about the MVNU 2027 strategic plan. He discusses the timeline for the plan, and the 8 strategies within the plan. He shares the 13 initiatives in the plan, and how MVNU is currently adopting the initiatives.

He also gives an update on the MVNU presidential search. Dr. Smith also shares what he is most looking forward to in the fall semester.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

Stay up to date with MVNU at mvnu.edu.

0

MVNU Update with Dr. David Wilson

The Morning Thing hosted the monthly MVNU Update on Friday, 7/7/23.

Dr. Wilson also gave us a rough timeline for the installation of a new president. The hope is to announce the new president by mid-fall.

MVNU’s Interim President, Dr. David Wilson shared a campus update.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
He shared the scope of his role during this transitional period at the university. He also shared an update on the Presidential search. A search firm is helping MVNU through this process.

He talks about the commitment from the MVNU Board of Trustees and the need for prayer. He invited all of us to join him in prayer and fasting as we face this important decision and transition.

Stay connected to MVNU online HERE.

0

WNZR presents the May 2023 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his final Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared an update on his health and talked about how this graduation would be bittersweet. Dr. Spaulding will be retiring after MVNU’s Commencement on 5/6/23.

He talked about the accomplishments that he is proud of, shared memories from his time at MVNU and gave us an update on the Presidential Search.

Dr. Spaulding shared a special message to the Class of 2023 and all MVNU students. He also shared encouragement for MVNU Faculty and Staff.

He shared the plans that he and Sharon have for retirement, including a trip to Florida and a move to Sunbury.

The WNZR Staff want to thank Dr. Henry and Sharon Spaulding for their incredible service to our ministry and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Please join us in praying for this transition for their family and MVNU.

Dr. Spaulding,
Thanks for the many conversations and valuable information that we have shared over these past few years. It has been my honor to talk with you each month as we highlight a very special place – 800 Martinsburg Road! Your legacy will live on at MVNU. God bless you in retirement.

Marcy Rinehart
WNZR Station Manager

0

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we share memories

For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories from this school year.

Click HERE to hear from Marcy Rinehart, Allison Prouty and Ricky Geyer.

Allison and Ricky are headed to internships for their summer. Please pray for this transition for them and Marcy.

Alyssa Sidle joins the show next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Morning Thing is a great way to start your day, weekdays 6am – 9am.

0

WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Mackenzie Holder

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Wednesday, we shared a conversation with Mackenzie Holder.
Mackenzie is from Johnstown, Ohio. She is graduating with a degree in Communication and Media (Digital Media).

Mackenzie shares what brought her to MVNU and how she found her way to WNZR.
She has held many jobs at WNZR including Office Assistant, Co-Host of The Morning Thing, Communication Department Assistant, Voice of the Cougars Social Media Team, plus Head Editor of the Lakeholm Viewer.

Mackenzie shares some memories and lessons that she has learned over these past 4 years.

She asks for prayer for her future. Mackenzie will be attending Miami University in the fall to get her Masters Degreee in Sports Management.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

0

WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Kasey Middaugh

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Wednesday, we shared a conversation with Kasey Middaugh.
Kasey is from Bellefontaine, Ohio. He is graduating with a degree in Christian Ministries with a focus in youth and family.

Kasey shares what brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR through his fiancée Zoe Bricker.

He shares some memories and lessons that he has learned being part of the WNZR Team.

Kasey also shares the exciting news about his new job with Pataskala Church of the Nazarene.
Please pray for Zoe and Kasey as they prepare for their wedding on 8/5!

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

0

WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Hedi Colon

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Tuesday, we shared a conversation with Hedi Colon.
Hedi is from Puerto Rico. He is graduating with a degree in Exercise Science. His minor is Sports Media.

Hedi shares how baseball brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR.
He has served on Video Team and enjoyed being part of the WNZR.TV Crew.

Hedi shares his favorite memories from both WNZR and MVNU.
His dream job is to own a facility for young athletes to get training in their chosen sport. He wants to be a light in the lives of young athletes.

Hedi asks that we pray for him as makes the tough decision to either stay in the USA or go home to Puerto Rico.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

0

WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Daniel Skrzypchak

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Tuesday, we shared a conversation with Daniel Skrzypchak.
Daniel is from Elgin, Illinois. He is graduating with a degree in Communication and Media (Digital Media). His minors are Sports Media and Graphic Design.

Daniel shares how volleyball brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR.
He has shared his talents with our team on and off the air, including working for WNZR Video Team and helping with graphic design jobs.

Daniel shares his favorite memories from both WNZR and MVNU.
He will be returning this fall to finish a few credits and serve as an Assistant Coach for the MVNU Women’s Volleyball Team.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

0

WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Henry Shobert

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Monday, we shared a conversation with Henry Shobert.
Henry is from Wickliffe, Ohio. He is graduating with a degree in Communication and Media (Digital Media).

Henry shares what brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR.

He shares some memories and lessons that he has learned being part of the WNZR Team.

Henry also shares the exciting news about some awards that he received this semester. We congratulate him!
Henry asks for prayer for his future. He will be attending law school at Cleveland State University in the fall, working on his dream to become a lawyer.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

0

WNZR’s Seniors Week with Ben Alexander

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Monday, we shared a conversation with Ben Alexander.
Ben is from Marysville, Ohio. He is graduating with a degree in Communication and Media (Digital Media).

Ben shares what brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR.

He shares some memories and lessons that he has learned being part of the WNZR Team.

Ben also shares a prayer request as he interviews for jobs in radio and seeks to find his career path after MVNU.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

0

Blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑