Today for our Friday Favorites, we celebrate Homecoming at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
The Morning Thing hosts share some of their favorite memories from their time at MVNU. Enjoy!
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Wesley and Allison.
WNZR welcomes all alumni home to campus this weekend!
James Smith, Vice President of University Relations at MVNU, tells us about MVNU Homecoming 11/11 and 11/12.
James talks about how he is connected to Homecoming this year. It is a time for alumni, current students and the community to connect.
He gives us schedule highlights for Friday. The day will start with the President’s Prayer Breakfast, departmental alumni presentations, alumni-led homecoming chapel, and recognizing the Golden Grads- the Class of 1972.
Friday also includes basketball games and an alumni celebration in Foster Hall. The celebration of the Singletary Legacy, to honor Jim Singletary’s service at MVNU, will happen at 6pm in the President’s Dining Room as well.
On Friday, the 1972 Athletics Alumni will be honored at halftime at the Women’s basketball game. Then, between the women’s and men’s game, the 2022 Homecoming Court will be announced with the crowning of the Queen and (for the first time ever at MVNU) King. At halftime of the Men’s game, three athletes will be inducted into the Cougar Wall of Fame.
On Saturday, there will be class reunions, a Science and Engineering Alumni Breakfast, Donuts with Dr Spaulding, a 3-on-3 Basketball tournament, affinity reunions and class gatherings, tours of MVNU’s downtown buildings at CH4 stadium, an art gallery exhibit with former Art Professor Jim Hendrickx, the Music Department’s Homecoming Concert, and the MVNU fall play “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.”
To see a complete list of events and to register, go to homecoming.mvnu.edu.
Click HERE to listen to the conversation.
This week, The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on the cast and crew of MVNU’s Production of “Little Women”.
They talked with cast and crew members about their roles and experiences in the show.
CLICK on each name to hear their conversations.
Serra Barrett talks about being the Director of MVNU’s production of “Little Women”
Cory Spellman talks about playing the role of “Aunt March” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”
Cecily and Laura Beth talk about playing the roles of “Beth” and “Amy” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”
Joseph Hurst talks about playing the role of “Laurie” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”
Dean, Alexis and Caitlin talk about their roles in MVNU’s Production of “Little Women”
Min Leinbach talks about playing the role of “Jo March” in MVNU’s production of “Little Women”
Hannah Frye talks about her role as Stage Manager for MVNU’s production of “Little Women”
MVNU Theatre presents “Little Women” for 3 performances in Thorne Performance Hall.
Adapted by Scott Davidson, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women follows the triumphs and tribulations of the March Sisters during the American Civil War. We follow the lives of Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth. This adaptation is true to the beloved book as we watch the March Sisters grow up before our very eyes while surrounded by a loving family and new friends. Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — or reacquainting — themselves with this timeless tale.
All performances take place in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel on the main campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Performances are November 14th, 15th, and 16th at 7:30 PM.
Pricing: Adult, $10; MVNU ID, $8; Military ID, $8; Children Under 18, $5.
For tickets go to www.theatre.mvnu.edu
For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing Co-Hosts shared their favorite memories from MVNU’s Homecoming.
Marcy Rinehart (Class of 1991)
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU Alumni Director, Travis Keller about the special 50th Anniversary Celebration Service happening on Sunday, 11/11 at 10am.
Click HERE to hear their conversation and all the details about this special event.
For a complete list of MVNU’s Homecoming Events, go to https://homecoming.mvnu.edu/
MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Ellie Parker talked with Sara Kent, SGA Vice President of Academic Life about the special events planned for MVNU students. She shares all the details about the MVNU Homecoming Queen is chosen and crowned.
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Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.
MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Ellie Parker talked with Chip Wilson, MVNU’s Cross County Coach about the special events planned for athletics. We will have basketball games, a Wall of Fame induction and special halftime presentations.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.
MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Hannah Radke talked with Eric Stetler, Vice President for Graduate and Professional Studies and Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies about this special celebration for GPS students and graduates.
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Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.
MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with John Packard, Professor of Music and MVNU Music Department Chair. They talked about how MVNU’s Anniversary is creating a special concert for the Music Department this year.
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Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.
MVNU hosts a special 50th Anniversary Homecoming. WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Liz Barrett, Adjunct Music Faculty Member about this special showcase featuring alumni and current students.
Click HERE to hear all the details about this exciting FREE event.
Click HERE for all the details on MVNU’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming.
Rise and Shine 