It is NEW Student Move In Day at MVNU!

WNZR joins MVNU’s celebration of New Student Move In Day.
We talked with Campus leaders about this special day and their goals for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

MVNU’s Director of Residence Life, Sarah Mowry

MVNU’s NEW Executive Director of Enrollment, Jon Nicholas

MVNU’s VP of Student Life, Dr. Matt Spraker

MVNU’s VP of Spiritual Life and Church Relations, Dave Mills

MVNU’s Assistant Director of Traditional Enrollment, Ben Slater

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.

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 8/30/24

MVNU welcomed new students to campus on Thursday, 8/29. We took some time to celebrate their arrival and wish them well for the 24-25 academic year.
For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memory from college.
Click HERE to hear from Alyssa, Judah and Marcy.

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we remember Freshman Year at MVNU

MVNU hosted new student move-in day on Thursday, 8/24.
To honor those students, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories from their freshman year at MVNU.
Welcome to all new students. We are glad that you are here!

Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life shares excitement for Move-In Day

WNZR joins Mount Vernon Nazarene University to welcome new students today to campus.

It is NEW Student Move-In Day!

Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life talked with Allison Prouty about this exciting day. She shared an overview of this year’s schedule including what she is most looking forward to as students return to campus.

Tiffany also shared goals that she has for the 23-24 school year and exciting new things that are happening for the student body.

Tiffany shares a special message for students and their families. She also shares how we can pray for her and her team as the school year begins.

Enjoy the conversation!

Dr. Matt Spraker talks to WNZR about MVNU’s New Student Move In Day

Today is a special day at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. It is NEW Student Move-In Day.

Dr. Matt Spraker, Vice President of Student Life talked to WNZR about the activities planned for this day and his goals for this academic year.

He also shared some exciting news about his office is intentionally reaching out to commuter students and striving to connect them to the student body and campus activities.

Dr. Spraker also shares a special message for new students and their families.

Listen to the full conversation here.

Tiffany VanDame, MVNU Director of Campus Life talks about MVNU Move In Day

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Tiffany VanDame, MVNU’s Director of Campus Life about the annual Move-In Day. Tiffany talks about her role with the Student Government Association and how these student leaders are involved with Welcome Weekend.

She shared news about some exciting events coming up for fall semester and the goals for Student Life.
She also shared special messages for both students and parents.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE for the Move-In Day Schedule.

Click HERE for the Welcome Week Schedule.

Tavaris Taylor, MVNU Director of Intercultural Life talks about MVNU Move In Day

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Tavaris Taylor, MVNU’s Director of Intercultural Life about the annual Move-In Day. Tavaris is coordinating this special day on campus. He shared details of today’s schedule and gave highlights of today’s food truck selection. He also shared his goals for the 2021-2022 school year and previewed upcoming events. He also shared special messages for both students and parents.

Click HERE to hear the conversation. Click HERE for the Move-In Day Schedule. Click HERE for the Welcome Week Schedule.

Tracy Waal, MVNU VP of Student Life talks about MVNU Move In Day

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Tracy Waal, MVNU’s Vice President of Student Life about the annual Move-In Day. Tracy shared how MVNU is approaching a new school year with COVID-19. He also shared his goals for fall semester and special messages for both students and parents.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Click HERE for the Move-In Day Schedule.

Click HERE for the Welcome Week Schedule.

August 2021 MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for our August MVNU Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shares updates on construction, Move-In Day, MVNU’s approach to COVID-19 for fall semester and his goals for the upcoming school year. Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages for students, faculty and staff.

MVNU will begin classes on 8/30/21.

For more information about Mount Vernon Nazarene University, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/

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