Category: Mount Vernon Nazarene University

WNZR talks with Author Heidi Gray McGill

Did you know that WNZR, MVNU and Mount Vernon are featured in a new book? YES!
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing had the privilege of talking with Author, Heidi Gray McGill about her new book Dial P for Perfect.
It is part of a series of books called You Are On The Air. Each book focuses on a radio station.
We talked with Heidi about how she got into writing, why she chose to set the story in Mount Vernon and the sensitive topic of this book. Dial P for Perfect tells the story of Ginger – a curvy girl who is learning to accept herself for the way God sees her!

Click HERE to hear the Marcy’s conversation with Heidi.

You can find the book on Amazon. Search for Heidi Gray McGill or click HERE.
The book releases on Wednesday, 9/7/22.

Follow Heidi and sign up for her newsletter at – https://heidimcgill822089357.wordpress.com/
(When you sign up, you get a FREE book!)

Dial P for Perfect Synopsis:
Being a curvy girl can be a curse…unless you find someone who values the person you are underneath.
Snarky is one way to describe Ginger’s response to life, love, and loss—as in weight loss. She needs to whip up a little creativity, self-forgiveness, and reality.
Reggie is one cup nerd, two cups out-of-style, and a dollop of comfortable. Add in a dash of corny, and you’ve got a heap of fun even though Ginger can’t count their time together as dates. Stir in her best friend Scott, whom Ginger’s liked since University, and you have all the makings of a recipe for confusion and potential heartbreak.
Enjoy some belly laughs with Ginger as she navigates dating life. Walk beside her, figuratively—since that’s too much like exercise—as she determines her path in life. Will she accept herself as she is, or will changing to achieve perceived perfection challenge Ginger to dig deep into how God sees her?
We see our flaws, but our heavenly Father sees His intricate, thoughtfully designed creation.

Heidi Gray McGill

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Tonight is September First Friday! Get ready for some FUN!

WNZR is honored to partner with Experience Mount Vernon for some amazing community events.

Tonight is September First Friday – an amazing night of fun for everyone!

Experience Mount Vernon Downtown Manager, Anthony McNeal talked with The Morning Thing about this wonderful event and how your visit to downtown greatly impacts our city!

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Anthony shared:

  • Thoughts about August First Friday
  • The theme for September First Friday – Back to School Night
  • Highlights of a full schedule of activities including: MTVarts performances including flash mobs, Johnny Appleseed Apple Challenge, Cruise-In, Jersey (a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band), The Activity Zone, Touch a Truck, and more!
  • Food options at September First Friday
  • Parking options, including where handicap parking is located. He shares about the bike valet option if people choose to bike to downtown.
  • Anthony thanks the sponsors for September First Friday.
  • Preview of the next upcoming events for Experience Mount Vernon including the Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival which will take place on October 7. He also shares some dates for holiday events: Saturday, November 26 will be the lighting ceremony 5:30pm – 6pm, then pictures with Santa at the MV Grand Hotel. Sunday, 11/27 at 2pm they will host the holiday season parade. The Festival of Lights date will be announced soon.

Stay connected with Experience Mount Vernon online at https://www.experiencemv.org/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceMountVernon

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WNZR presents the September MVNU Presidential Update

The Morning Thing brings you the MVNU Presidential Update on the first Friday of each month. We talk with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding about what is happening on campus.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

This month, Dr. Spaulding shares about these topics:

  • His thoughts on entering the first month of Fall Semester.
  • His favorite memory from the Summer of 2022
  • MVNU’s enrollment for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
  • His highest priorities for this first month of the school year
  • Top goals for MVNU for the fall semester
  • Recent changes with 2 groups on campus: the Senior Leadership Team and the CLT (Campus Leadership Team). He shares a highlight of these changes and told us how they will impact the campus.
  • Update on the Strategic Investment Initiatives that MVNU has been working on all summer
  • MVNU’s calendar for September
  • Special messages for our freshmen and transfer students, upperclassmen, faculty and staff.
  • How we can pray for MVNU throughout the month of September
  • How we can pray for him and his family this month.

To stay up to date on MVNU, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/

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MVNU is headed to September First Friday

MVNU is a proud sponsor of the September First Friday event. The theme this month is “Back to School” Night! You can find MVNU’s tables and activities in the Community Corner section.
The community corner will be located on West Gambier Street near South Main Plaza. Stop by and have fun at each table!

We talked with representatives from the MVNU Departments that will be participating at First Friday. Click HERE to hear the conversations.

They each shared details about their program, the role they have at MVNU, and their goals for the 2022-2023 academic year. They also gave us highlights of the fun activities coming to September First Friday.
You can learn more about the academic programs at MVNU at – https://www.mvnu.edu/academicprograms

Thanks to these faculty members for talking with WNZR:

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh, Associate Dean for the Jetter School of Professional Studies and the Education Department Chair for GPS

Dr. Florence Lim-Hardjono, Assistant Professor and Program Director, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Dr. Carrie Beal, Professor of Biology and Chair of Biology and Physical Sciences

Warren Neal, Adjunct School of Nursing & Health Science

Dr. Rachel Young, Chair of Social Work, GPS Coordination, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Field Education Director

Dr. Jose Oommen, Chair of the Engineering Program

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Signs God Is Opening a Door

Things morning we shared an article from iBelieve about how to tell if God is opening a door for you or if it is the devil tempting you. This is a hard thing to navigate so we wanted to help you out by sharing 9 Signs That God is Opening a Door.

  1. Opportunity Backed by Scripture
  2. Answered Prayer
  3. Confirmation from Wise Counsel
  4. Discomfort in Your Current Situation

Here are just a few but you can read all 9 by clicking HERE.

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MVNU Baseball Coach Keith Veale talks about Post Season Play

WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talks with MVNU Head Baseball Coach, Keith Veale about the post-season play for the Cougars. He shares the news of this exciting season, how weather is changing the Crossroads League Tournament schedule and big news about a trip to the National Tournament! Click HERE to hear their conversation. The Cougars will play the University of Saint Francis on Saturday, 5/7 at 4pm (weather permitting) in the Crossroads League Tournament.
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MVNU Softball Coach Jeana Howald talks about Post Season Play

WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talks with MVNU Head Softball Coach, Jeana Howald about the post-season play for the Lady Cougars.

She shares the news of this exciting season and how the ladies are preparing for today’s games.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

They will face Goshen College today at Noon in the Crossroads League Tournament.

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WNZR Celebrates Seniors – Dana Hicks

The Morning Thing is celebrating Seniors Week all this week. We are honoring 5 MVNU graduates that are connected to WNZR.
Dana Hicks shares his unexpected turn of events that will impact how he receives his diploma.
He also shares how bowling brought him to MVNU and WNZR.
Dana talks about the roles he has had while working for WNZR and some lessons that he has learned.

He also shares memories from his time at WNZR and MVNU.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversation.

Please remember to pray for Dana as he embarks on this new journey.

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WNZR Celebrates Seniors – Brogan Campbell

The Morning Thing is celebrating Seniors Week all this week. We are honoring 5 MVNU graduates that are connected to WNZR.
Brogan Campbell shares what brought him to MVNU and WNZR. He talks about the roles he has had while working for WNZR and some lessons that he has learned. Brogan also shares memories from his time at WNZR and MVNU.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversation.
Please remember to pray for Brogan as he embarks on this new journey.

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