Category: Mount Vernon Nazarene University

MVNU Pioneer Faculty and Staff celebrate 50 years

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10/12/18 marks the 50th Anniversary of the first day of classes at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing had the privilege to talk with Pioneer Staff Member, Roberta Simmons and Pioneer Faculty Member, Bill Bridges.
They reminisced about the first move-in day, the changes on campus and how our Mount Vernon/Knox County community has offered support over 5 decades.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can also see Roberta and Bill share memories from a special 50th Anniversary Chapel. Click HERE to see the service.

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 celebrates MVNU’s 50th Anniversary

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Today is special. MVNU celebrates their 50th Anniversary by commemorating the first day of classes on October 12, 1968!

In honor of this anniversary, The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week gives our co-hosts the chance to share their favorite things about MVNU.

Daria Swisher

Hunter Sutyak

Marcy Rinehart

Trevor Moore

(and guest) Wesley Boston

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MVNU plans a special chapel for Friday, 10/12/18

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Friday, October 12th marks a significant moment as Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrates a special 50th Anniversary. To commemorate the very first day of classes, a special chapel service will be held at 10:20 a.m. on Friday, October 12th. Reflections on October of 1968 will be shared and celebrated.

The Morning Thing’s Marcy Rinehart talked with MVNU Alumni Director, Travis Keller about this special service. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

If you can’t make it to campus on Friday, you can watch the chapel live at mvnu.tv

For more details on MVNU’s 50th Celebration go HERE.

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October Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

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MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding sat down to chat with Trevor Moore from The Morning Thing. His October Presidential Update covered the MVNU calendar, the opening of our downtown engineering building, the upcoming visit from the Higher Learning Commission and goals for this school year. They also talked about MVNU’s 50th Anniversary

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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Damac is coming to Sonfest 2018

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WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with rap artist, Damac about his ministry and his upcoming visit to Sonfest 2018 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Click HERE to hear their conversation. Make sure to listen to segment 4. Damac shows us his freestyle skills.

For more information on Sonfest go to https://sonfest.mvnu.edu/

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It’s Sonfest Week on WNZR. The Morning Thing introduces you to The Young Escape.

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This week on The Morning Thing, we are talking with the artists coming to SonFest 2018!

The Young Escape is part of the Sonfest lineup this year. This band of siblings is excited about coming to Mount Vernon. WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with McKenna Johns from The Young Escape. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

THE YOUNG ESCAPE band is from Southern California, THE YOUNG ESCAPE (Capitol) delivers a fresh shot of EDM-infused Indie pop with the energetic live show to match. Comprised of siblings Ryan, McKenna, Kyrsten, and Luke Johns, the band’s debut singles “Good Life” and “Neverfade” are an alchemy of modern pop sheen and sophisticated edge. TYE speaks to the themes of insecurity, anxiety, and pressure facing every kid in the modern age with the hope and escape that’s found in the kinetic spirit of youth.
Click HERE to find out more about The Young Escape.

Find more details and ticket information, go to sonfest.mvnu.edu/

Check out the song “Love Me Like You” featured on WNZR.

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MVNU introduces a Community Music School

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The mission of the MVNU Community Music School is to provide high-quality, affordable music enrichment programs to Knox County and surrounding areas. Our program utilizes a talented pool of MVNU faculty, students, special guest artists, and experienced local music professionals.
PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE:
  • Group and private lesson instruction for voice, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, piano, and guitar
  • Ensemble programs for band, choir, and strings
  • Guitar and piano classes for youth and adults
  • Regular Saturday workshops
  • Summer camps and other summer enrichment programs

The Morning Thing talked with Dr. John Packard about MVNU’s new Community Music School. Click HERE to hear our conversation.

Click HERE to register and for a complete schedule of MVNU’s Community Music School.

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A Summer Music Camp is coming to MVNU!

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The Ohio Harmony Xperience is coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University on 6/27.

WNZR’s Abigail Brown had a chance to talk with Camp Director, Darlene Inscholo about this exciting event for teens. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Ohio Harmony Experience.

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KSAAT and the Knox County Chamber of Commerce host a seminar for employers

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WNZR’s Abigail Brown talked with Matt Starr of Kokosing River Productions about an upcoming seminar for employers. KSAAT (The Knox Substance Abuse Action Team) is partnering with the Knox County Chamber of Commerce to host “A Drug Free Workplace and the Employer’s Role in Recovery”. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

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