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As you will notice, there is quite a bit different about this latest issue of our University magazine. It has been several years since the last redesign of Mount Vernon NOW, and we felt it was time to give the magazine a facelift. Our aim was to provide a more modern look and feel, and to provide a template for regular and relevant content going forward. We hope you will be pleased with what you find inside.

Among the changes you’ll notice, the magazine has been renamed NOW, which has always been the familiar identifying title for the magazine among our constituencies. We’ve changed the paper we’re printing on, moving to an uncoated stock providing a better platform for photos and graphics and easier readability.

As for content, we’ve created some recurring sections like News & Notes, featuring campus highlights and interesting perspectives; Destination Education, in this issue showcasing the Collegians Chorale and their recent excursion throughout Eastern Europe; and the

EDITOR'S NOTE

Chaplain’s Corner, where University Chaplain Joe Noonen offers his unique perspective on our shared commitment to faith and learning.

The new (and hopefully improved) NOW will be distributed twice each year, each spring and fall. This will allow the University to maximize its resources in communicating with Alumni, churches, and other invested partners.

We do hope you enjoy this first edition of the redesigned Mount Vernon Nazarene University publication, NOW, and we would love to hear your feedback. Please feel free to let us know what you think via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Jeffrey ScottEditor

BEHIND THE REDESIGN

The redesign of this magazine reflects the good work of a large number of individuals across the MVNU campus. But we would be remiss if we did not recognize the efforts of MVNU alumnus Arthur Cherry (’05), an outstanding graphic designer currently living and working in Kansas City. Arthur runs his own design company, Design By AAD, and has been instrumental in helping us translate our conceptual ideas into a beautiful new layout and structure. For more information about his work, we would encourage you to visit his website, arthuradesign.com.

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PresidentDr. Henry W. Spaulding II

Vice President for University RelationsScott Peterson

Director of CommunicationsJeffrey P. Scott

Director of Creative Services and Marketing ProductionTricia Bowles

Editorial BoardJohn BallengerTricia BowlesJoe NoonenDave ParsonsJoe RinehartMarcy RinehartJeffrey ScottEric StetlerTom West

NOW (USPS 761-980) is published twice a year by Mount Vernon Nazarene University, located at 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Standard Postage Paid at Mount Vernon, OH 43050 and additional mailing offices.

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SPECIAL ISSUE

NEWS & NOTESMVNU PROFESSOR SURVIVES ELEPHANT ATTACK An African wildlife safari turned harrowing for Dr. Randy Cronk and his wife, Becky, while venturing through the Okavango Delta near Maun, Botswana, in June. As part of their “African Encounter” vacation through southern Africa, the couple’s safari group encountered an elephant about 70 yards away. The elephant began to move toward them. “The fear sets in really fast,” said Dr. Cronk, as he described running for a fallen tree about 30 yards away as six or seven elephants joined the charge. Diving under the tree, “I could see and feel an elephant tusking and kicking and trunking at my feet,” he said. Becky was in the rear of the group and attempted to take cover near Randy. She was kicked or stomped on at least three times, on her legs and back, after feeling a large crash up against the side her head. The whole incident lasted maybe 30 seconds and was over just as quickly as it began. The one-hour walk back to camp was difficult, especially for Becky, who was carried at times, due to a large hematoma on her right thigh. Two doctors on the tour, from New Zealand and England, tended to Becky’s injuries that evening before a helicopter evacuated her and Randy to a medical clinic. X-rays verified no broken bones, but significant blood loss, bruising, whiplash, and a possible concussion. Randy suffered only minor cuts and bruises. The Cronks remained with the tour, and Randy admits he’d be willing to take another walking safari, though Becky is understandably more hesitant. “I don’t know how we survived. I’ve been praising God for our lives every day since,” said Becky.

THE SCHEMEDr. Robert Hamill, MVNU Vice President for Finance, has recently published a legal thriller. The Scheme is the story of Mark Holman, a recent law school graduate, who discovers his new employer is up to no good. Meanwhile, Mark struggles with his own lack of faith as his wife’s prayers keep in from harm.

Dr. Hamill has been an attorney for almost 30 years and a professor and administrator in a variety of academic settings. His new book is available on Amazon and at outskirtspress.com/thescheme.E

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ETERNAL. SO TO SPEAK. We probably don’t have to tell you that the “eternal” part of our beloved Eternal Flame has been a bit, well, more occasional than eternal throughout much of its existence. While it has become perhaps MVNU’s most recognized landmark, the actual flame itself has been unfortunately vulnerable to regular periodic outages. That’s why we’re thrilled that the newest upgrade to our cherished symbol—the fifth such redesign since it was dedicated in 1970—provides such a consistent and visible blaze. Here’s hoping the past few weeks are a sign of things to come!

LIFE CHANGING This summer, at the Church of the Nazarene General Assembly, MVNU unveiled a series of videos focused on the University tag line, Life Changing. The videos tell the story of the University through the life-changing impact of the MVNU experience on students, alumni, faculty and staff, as well as the lives of those they touch. Dr. Henry Spaulding has used the videos in speaking to the campus community, Nazarene leaders, and other constituencies. “Our work is indeed life-changing, and we ought to take great pride in that. This is an important reminder of lasting impact MVNU is making for the Kingdom around the world,” he explains. You can view these videos on the MVNU YouTube channel at youtube.com/MVNU1968.

#MVNULIFECHANGINGWhat does Life Changing mean to you? The was the question we posed this summer through the social media platforms Twitter and Instagram. See what others had to say by searching for the hashtag #MVNUlifechanging, and let us know your answer!

@kingofsqui When I think of #mvnulifechanging I think of this picture. #community #togetherness #christcentered

@tomwest85 Love this beautiful campus #mvnulifechanging

@buckwheat46 I see a generation, rising up to their place. With selfless faith… #mvnu #mvnulifechanging

@bnradcliffe Homemade choc chip cookie outside Redwood in fifteen minutes! #mvnulifechanging

@miisttyjjo First chapel service of the year! I love this place!! How I have missed this! #mvnulifechanging #chapel

@ashleymac93 I pray that MVNU becomes as much of a home for the incoming class as it has been for me.#mvnulifechanging

#MVNUNewsmvnu1968

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PEDALING FOR A CAUSE MVNU’s partnership with The Luke Commission—fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic through the M2540 Swaziland initiative—got a boost this year from 2 young men with a different idea of how to spend their Spring Break. For a year and a half, Cody Raudebaugh and Mitchell Adams had taken cycling trips together. “But we wanted to do something bigger than ourselves,” said Cody. Cody and Mitch began to cast a vision to the campus community to ride from MVNU to Washington, D.C., to raise money and awareness for the ministry. “Cody and Mitch cast the vision in our mission and ministry chapel, and they had a group,” University Chaplain Joe Noonen explained. “They took care of every single logistical detail, completed all the paperwork to get approved, pulled together support resources, and on the first day of spring break, rode off campus on their way.” Twenty students, 13 men and 7 women, agreed

to tackle the 500-mile trek to Washington, D.C., over the course of 9 days. The group biked 70 to 75 miles a day from Ohio through West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland—even through parts of the Appalachian Mountains. “Many churches opened their doors to us,” explained Cody. “God prepared those places ahead of time for us. They fed us breakfasts and dinners. We shared stories about The Luke Commission and left pamphlets and magazines with them.” After all accounts were settled and expenses paid, the 20-members team raised $8,508 for The Luke Commission. “Cody and Mitch represent all that is good about MVNU. Their vision and passion represent what can happen when we live in loving obedience,” said Noonen. “I have heartfelt respect and gratitude for this memorable experience.” For more information about MVNU’s M2540, visit mvnu.edu/m2540. For more information about The Luke Commission, please visit lukecommission.org.

MVNU LEGACY STUDENTS New students and parents gathered for the 11th Annual Alumni

Legacy Family Photo during Move-In Day on August 30. Both Tradi-tional Undergraduate and Graduate and Professional Studies alumni were represented. Pictured are 87 parents and 56 students – our largest group since the tradition first began! “I’m thrilled with the continued sup-port of our alumni who continue to leave a legacy, and to those new students whose MVNU journey has just begun,” said Tom West, MVNU Director of Alumni Relations.

FACULTY AND STAFF HONOREDDr. Rick Williamson, Professor of Biblical Literature, and John Walchle, Associate Director of Enterprise Systems, were named 2013 MVNU Faculty and Staff Members of the year, respectively. The awards were presented during the annual University Dinner on August 26. A number of additional faculty and staff were honored for their many years of service. You can read more about the University Dinner at MVNU’s News page online.

NEWS & NOTES

Dr. Melanie Spangler-Timmerman, Professor of Business, and Dr. Margaret Britt, Professor of Human Resource Management, have had an article titled, “Penn State University, Title IX, the Clery Act, and Sexual Harassment: Was the Old Boy Network at Work?" accepted for October 2013 publication in the Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIESDr. Candace Fox, Chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, has been selected to win the Outstanding Career and Technical Educator Award from the Ohio Association of Teachers for Family and Consumer Sciences. Recipients of this award have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs.

Lynn Shoemaker, Assistant Professor of Education, was invited to be the guest speaker for the opening week workshop at Harvest Preparatory Academy, with a presentation titled, "Their World and Welcome to It." The focus of her presentation was IDEA and other federal regulations that school staff need to account for in their daily work with students.

Dr. Brock Schroeder, Vice President for Graduate and Professional Studies and Enrollment, has been invited to serve on an advisory board for a Templeton-funded project. The project is being led by Stan Rosenberg and Alistair McGrath, who are in leadership at Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO). His work will focus advancing interdisciplinary skills in science and religion.

NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCESDr. Jim Skon, Chair of the Department of Computer Science, presented "Overview of the Edubuntu OS for use in the classroom" at the 5th Annual Central American Free Software Summit in San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize.

ARTS AND HUMANITIESDr. Dean Abbott, Assistant Professor of Communication, published a guest editorial in an East Central Indiana newspaper. The column, a review of a recent visit to the Indiana State Museum, was also syndicated to a chain of other regional papers.

John Donnelly, Chair of the Art Department, was recently accepted into one of the largest art venues and events for this fall. Hosted in the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, $560,000 in award money is up for grabs, and 45 states and 47 countries are represented.

Joe Rinehart, Assistant Professor of Communication, attended the committee meetings of the National Religious Broadcasters May 30-31 in Nashville, TN. Joe is currently serving on the Intercollegiate Committee and also was part of the Educational Task Force for the 2014 NRB Convention in February. Professor Rinehart has also been named Chair of the Department of Communication.

JETTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESSTeresa Haverstock, Assistant Professor of Management, and Dr. Margaret Britt, Professor of Human Resource Management, had the paper, “Wellness Disincentives: Charging Employees to Change Their Health,” published in the Leadership and Organizational Management Journal, June 25, 2013.

Dr. Kevin Hughes, Associate Dean of the Jetter School of Business, had the article, “Paintings from the City Dump,” published in Engage (the global mission magazine of the Church of the Nazarene) on August 16, 2013. The article can be viewed online at engagemagazine.com/content/paintings-city-dump.

Dr. Robert Roller, Dean of the Jetter School of Business, has had an article titled, “21 Methods of Biblical Faith-Learning Integration” accepted for Fall 2013 publication in the Journal of Biblical Integration in Business.

Dr. Richard Sutherland, Dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences, has been assigned the position of Topical Editor – Nonlinear Optics, for the Journal of the Optical Society of America B (Optical Physics).

Dr. Randie Timpe, Professor of Psychology, has been appointed Assistant to the President for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning.

NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCESEsther Rudolph, Assistant Professor of Nursing, has been selected as President-elect of the Rho Nu-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. She will represent MVNU as a delegate to the 42nd Biennial Convention in Indianapolis November 16-20. During the conference, she will also participate in a poster presentation and be part of a panel discussion on the formation of new chapters.

THEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHYDr. Eric Vail, Assistant Professor of Theology, has recently been published in Didache: A Journal of Faithful Teaching. The article is titled “The Holiness Foundation of Mission.”

Dr. Jeanne Serrao, Dean of the School of Theology and Philosophy, was appointed the new Chair of the USA/Canada Nazarene Women Clergy Council in April and was just recently elected as the MVNU Region Member-At-Large for the NTS Alumni Council.

Nov. 8-9: Homecoming 2013 | Nov. 8: Inauguration of Henry W. Spaulding II, Ph.D., as MVNU’s 7th President | Dec. 8: Handel’s Messiah Dec. 14: Winter Commencement | Jan. 6-30: J-Term | April 9-11: John A. Knight Bible and Theology Conference

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A magnet once hung on my refrigerator. It read “Today is what happens while we are planning for tomorrow.” While partly true, the statement misses a great deal. MVNU leans toward the future, but depends upon its deep roots to bring focus on tomorrow. In fact, every year we invite a new group of students into a story that began long before they arrived. Largely, the work of the president involves helping MVNU build toward the future upon its rich roots.

The national media relentlessly predicts a dire future for higher education in America. Economic, social, political, and moral challenges chip away at the confidence of some. Yet, the faculty, staff, administration, and trustees find inspiration from Moses as he addressed those about to enter Canaan,

“If you say to yourself, ‘These nations are more numerous than I, how can I dispossess them?’ do not be afraid of them. Just remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all of Egypt . . . the signs and wonders, the mighty hand and the outstretched arm by which the Lord your God brought you out. The Lord will do the same to all the peoples of whom you are afraid” Deuteronomy 7: 17-19 Moses is speaking to a new generation of people who,

for the most part, did not experience the flight from Egypt. Literally, he told the story again to remind them that the future belongs to those who can lean toward the future in clear sight of history. Those who count out places like MVNU do not know that our history goes to the creation of the world. Our ancestors “wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground” (Hebrews 11:38b). We follow a simple carpenter and dare to believe the totality of all that exists will someday come into submission to him. Yet we know that walls need

to be built, journeys taken, tears shed, failures acknowledged, and victories won. We have good work to do! According to the writer of Hebrews, “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the convictions of things not seen” (11:1). The Christian tradition offers us the vantage point by which planning and remembering take place.

Tomorrow is shaped by optimism borne of faith and memory. The University is thinking about the kind of people we want to be, the Church we serve, the academic programs we offer, and the manner in which we intend to use our resources. Our “Core Convictions” offer a glimpse of our roots,

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is an intentional Christian community seeking to embody several core values that serve as touchstones for accomplishing our educational mission. These values are:

• A vital Faith that integrates every aspect of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.• A vital partnership with the Church, both the Church of the Nazarene as well as the broader Christian community.• Provide a quality Education framed by the liberal arts and professional competence.• The context of a Community shaped by mutual respect and accountability as expression of Wesleyan-Holiness theology.• Character as the expression of the moral formation inherent in our educational mission.• Stewardship of the resources entrusted to this University.

The University, as a Christian community, reflects upon the sources of wisdom illuminated by the Judeo-Christian faith.

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In fact, every freshman begins his or her study with us by taking a course titled “Discipleship of the Christian Mind.” We believe that the mind, heart, and body are joined together through the firm conviction and practice of an integrated education in partnership with the Christian church, especially the Church of the Nazarene. We believe that a community shaped by mutual respect and accountability can frame a quality education with a liberal arts context and professional focus. We intend to graduate accountants, social workers, pastors, and others, who have been exposed to literary masterpieces, artistic and musical achievements, and momentous historical events. People who can read, write, analyze, and lead with wisdom form the long-range trajectory of our community. Most of all, we want our graduates to embody a character capable of creative and principled engagement with culture.

Our “Strategic Plan” grows from our “Core Convictions.” Essentially, our plan points the particular way we intend to embody convictions,

• Disciplined Reflection on the nature and role of the Christian university in the twenty-first century.• Become a resource for understanding Wesleyan- Holiness theology and its impact upon the world. • Develop sustainable, competitive programs and initiatives that promote critical thinking, academic rigor, and professional excellence.• Engender a University Culture characterized by hospitality, maturity, personal growth, service and mutual respect.• Develop structures, processes and policies that enhance financial stability.

Our students arrive with iPads, Smartphones, laptops, and an entire digital world at their fingertips. Students have email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr accounts. When a professor makes a comment in class, students can “google” for accuracy. The amount of data and the reach of the web are changing the way we educate. While our values have not and will not change, the way we think of a university and the way we educate will require significant attention. The surge of online classes, programs, and universities will inevitably change what mentorship means. Does this mean that the relationship between professor and student will be inferior to the past? There will be a difference, but whether the interchange is face-to-face or via the web, mentorship remains critical.

MVNU intends to think deeply and widely regarding the resources of the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Theology engages all aspects of the University. A coherent faith requires intellectual sweat. We intend to be a resource for the Church as we think together about what it means to see the world through the cross. The words of Paul inform our work, “For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing,

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but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Our University lives in the shadow the cross. Richard John Neuhaus, former editor of First Things, suggests that universities are prone to lose their way. The ever present challenge is to renounce the easy dichotomies of our time and renew our efforts to bring our understanding into submission to the Christian faith. Wesley

understood that education exists to turn our bias from self-

will, pride, anger, and the love of the world.

Such an education subdues wrong passion. Fundamentally, an education in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition seeks to restore our rational nature to the Lordship of Christ. We intend to offer a

Christ-formed education. Such a vision requires gospel-disciplined

intellectual pursuit. Academic vision requires

the daily work of providing sustainable academic programs. Graduates expect

meaningful vocations upon commencement. Teachers, human resource directors, missionaries, medical doctors, pastors, and nurses must compete in the marketplace with those prepared at other institutions. The educational mission of the University means that our students are educated by professors who are fully prepared. Plans are underway to extend our offerings to engineering, dental hygiene, and financial planning, with additional graduate programs in social work and nursing. Our educational mission includes

preparation for meaningful careers. After all, there is no conflict

between a disciplined mind and a disciple.

A Christ-formed education takes place in community, virtual or actual. The organic community of faith must permeate every relationship

on campus. We are moved by others for the sake of

Christ. Love surpasses and embodies the law. According to

Paul, “[love] rejoices in the truth” (1 Corinthians 13:6b). The point is the community

that engenders Christ understands the crucial role of embodiment. We love “not in word or speech, but in truth and action” (1 John 3:18b). Our community testifies to the creeds we proclaim.

Finally, our long-term vision takes form through processes that promote sustainability. Stewardship means that we recognize the gifts entrusted to our campus. Our mission requires diligence regarding capital. The University looks like buildings and budgets until we see the eternal significance of our faculty, staff, and students. MVNU intends to honor the resources entrusted to us.

When I drive onto the MVNU campus, a subtle joy takes hold of my heart. I know that on any given day transformation, enlightenment, and/or renewed vision might make a difference for someone. Working on this campus requires a watchful eye, an expectant heart, and an engaged intellect.

Great days are ahead for MVNU!

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COLLEGIANS CHORALE MISSION TRIP MAY14-27, 2013

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Collegians Chorale engaged in a life changing mission/concert trip on the Eurasia region of the Church of the Nazarene to Croatia, Austria, and Hungary. The group of twenty-seven was comprised of 21 students, director Dr. Robert Tocheff and his wife Diana, and Collegians alumni Dr. Robert Mahaffey and his wife Elaine. Dr. Mahaffey pastors the Church of the Nazarene in West Chester, Ohio, and serves as Vice Chairman of the MVNU Board of Trustees.

The group partnered in ministry with Nazarene missionaries David and Betsy Scott, who serve in Croatia, as well as with Hungarian national Nazarene leaders Imre and

Our trip began in the stunning, historic walled city of Dubrovnik. After an enjoyable tour of the walls and city, we headed up the beautiful Adriatic coast to the city of Split—noted for the architectural wonder of Diocletian’s Palace and other ancient edifices. The choir sang to appreciative crowds that gathered in the excellent acoustical setting of the ruins.

The purpose of the mission/concert trips abroad is to allow the MVNU students to use their talents and what they learn in the classroom to minister to people in another culture, to expand their concept of outreach beyond familiar surroundings, and to see how God is working in the Church of the Nazarene in other parts of the world." —Dr. Robert Tocheff

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Maria Gusztin and their son Rudolf. Dr. Tocheff was kind enough to share a summary of this

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Reaching Zagreb we understood that our ministry would reach a new level as we begin to assist missionaries David and Betsy Scott in their efforts to begin the Nazarene Church in Croatia. The Scotts shared their hearts, and explained how we would be ministering in the coming days at five main ministry points:

1. At the thrift store that the Scotts have begun for the community, the choir picked up trash, then sang for those who gathered.2. In concert at Sacred Heart Basilica.3. Through singing, playing and giving gifts to children at a gazebo in the prominent town park. 4. We offered a concert and an encouraging devotional by Dr. Mahaffey at an English-speaking service at Kuslanova, where the Scotts are partnering. 5. In the small city of Koprivnica where the Scotts are wanting to expand the church, we sang and shared with this gathering of warm and friendly people.

We toured this renowned musical city then presented a ministry concert at the Minoriten Kirche. On the way to Hungary we stopped in Eisenstadt and were able to sing in the famous Haydn Hall and Chapel.

The heightened emotions and the realization of how big our God is anywhere in the world confirmed our mission to engage other cultures and realize the MVNU vision To Change the World with the Love of Christ.

Having assisted the start-up of the Nazarene Church in Hungary in the 1990’s, it was a joy for Collegians to return to partner with Imre and Maria Gusztin. After a moving service at St. Emery Church where the choir provided music for a mass followed by a full concert, the Gusztins determined that an effective ministry effort in Budapest would be a joint service with the Nazarene congregation and the Budakeszi Methodist Church. Joining us at these two concerts was Field Strategy Coordinator – Central Europe Jay Sunberg and his wife Teanna. Following a lunch of incredible Hungarian Goulash, we headed east to the small city of Hajdúhadház to celebrate with this growing Nazarene congregation. Indeed this was another highlight of the trip as the people joined us in “How Great Is Our God” and as we shared our repertoire to this appreciative crowd.

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DR. BRADLEY WHITAKER BECAME THE NEW DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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THE FOLLOWING FACULTY WERE GRANTED PROMOTIONS: To Assistant Professor: CARLA SWALLOW (Psychology)

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NAIA baseball

tournament.

FINANCEMVNU enhanced its employee benefits package, implemented a High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account option for employees, and entered into a new copier contract to lower costs and protect the environment. Also, the University will complete the implementation of a new ERP system in 2014, which will improve budget transparency with a new financial/business dashboard system.

new / returning

Intercultural Life

AIM students

enrolled Fall 2013.

62/75 Student Government Association celebrated the

appointment of Student Body President Brent

Schnipke to Chair of the National Nazarene

Student Leadership Association.SGA

Student Health

Services was

relocated to the

vacant Novia

Clinic Building.

CAMPUS MINISTRIES

students participated in small groups.

students went to Swaziland with The Luke Commission.

nursing students served in Haiti at the Bel Aire Church

of the Nazarene.

was given toward scholarships for Belize students.

collected for HIV/AIDS tests in Swaziland.

students served in a CoSMO group.

families of four were given food for three days

through Food for the Hungry.

75510

8$1,400

$15,000

245 1,015

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

Initiated the President’s Circle, which

recognizes over 100 alumni and friends who

contributed gifts of $1,000 or more.

new endowments created, four of which are fully

funded for awarding.

Established a new alumni chapter in Indianapolis.

Implemented a new scholarship awarding process to

ensure students received funding provided by donors.

contacted households to thank and inform donors

through a new year-round Phone-a-thon.

5

1,674

$

PRESIDENT’S Circle

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Honor RollTHANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE GIVEN SO GENEROUSLY IN THE PAST YEAR.

A + AUTOBROKERS INC

CHARLENE ('77) ALDRIDGE

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER

AMERICAN INSURANCE

ARIEL CORPORATION

ARIEL FOUNDATION

AT&T FOUNDATION

EUGENE BALL

BARBARA BALTZ

REGINA BARRETT

BLUBAUGH BODY & FRAME

LEONARD AND BETTY BOESGER

J GORDON BONE SCHOLARSHIP COMMUNITY TRUST

BRYAN ('82) AND TRACIE ('83) CLAY

COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS USA INC

RODNEY AND SUSAN COLLINS

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MOUNT VERNON & KNOX COUNTY

COSBY HEATING & COOLING INC

PATTON COX

WILLIAM AND BETTY CRUMP

JOHN AND DARLENE CUBBON

CUBBON LUMBER & LAND COMPANY

BILL ('96) AND CHRIS CULLER

THOMAS ('86) AND TRESSA DALEY

JEFFREY AND KATHLEEN DAY

KERN AND MARSHA DICKINSON

JOHN (‘90*) AND LORA (h) DONOHO

ALEX ('92) AND KIMBERLY DOVERSPIKE

GREGORY ('99) AND RANI ELMORE

PRESIDENT’S Circle

THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ENCOURAGES AND RECOGNIZES

ANNUAL GIVING OF $1,000 AND ABOVE. President’s Circle members receive periodic updates from the President, invitations to special campus events, and coupons from Baker Bros, MVNU Athletics, and the Cougar Corner Bookstore.

ELLEN ELSWICK

EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT

LESTER AND PEGGY FERGUSON

FIRST KNOX NATIONAL BANK

RUTH FISE

SANDRA FOSTER

FOSTERS PHARMACY INC

FREDERICKTOWN CHEVROLET

RONALD FULLER

BRUCE ('71) AND ROBERTA ('71) GRANGER

MARILYN (h) GREER

JAMES AND LYNNE HACKENBERGER

ROBERT AND RUTH HAMILL

KEVIN ('81) AND TERESA ('81) HANSHER

ALVINA HARRISON-WELLS

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

DAVID HURSH

IBM CORPORATION

INDIAN BEAR COTTAGES LLC

JOHN ('93) AND AMY ('95) KEYSER

PHILLIP (‘00*) AND VIVIAN KIZZEE

KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION CO INC

GARY AND BETTY LA LONE

CHARLES LAIL †

LEONARD AND LA NORA LASHMIT

DORIS LEONARD

LIBERTY MUTUAL

JEFFREY ('83) AND MARY NAN MALLORY

JOSHUA AND RENEE MASON

KRISS AND FELICIA MCDONALD

MCDONALD’S

THOMAS AND RACHAIL ('09) MCKINLEY

DAVID ('80) AND ANNETTE ('80) MERKI

JODI ('90) MILLS

MOHICAN SPORTS MEDICINE

BRADLEY ('97) AND JULIE NELSON

KURT AND CONNIE NOFZIGER

OHIO CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION

OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

LORAINE (h) PARRY

PIONEER COLLEGE CATERERS INC

PIZZA DOCK

POND TIRE SHOP

JOHN AND KANDICE POPHAM

ROBERT PRIDDY

PRUDENTIAL FOUNDATION

R & M RESTAURANTS LLC

MARK AND DENISE RAMSER

CRAIG AND LISA RANDALL

JOE AND MARCY ('91) RINEHART

WILLIAM AND JUDY ROGERS

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS

INTERNATIONAL CORP

TED AND ANN SCHNORMEIER

BRADLEY ('82) AND ADRIA ('79) SCHUMANN

JOHN SEAVOLT, SEAVOLT’S STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

RICHARD AND PAULA SEIFFERT

LANETTE SESSINK

STEVE AND LAURA ('09) SHORT

GREGORY AND CYNTHIA SIZEMORE

LEE ('81) AND BRENDA SKIDMORE

MERVIN (‘07*) AND ROBIN SMITH

G R SMITH HARDWARE

JEFFREY AND JANINE SPEAR

ROBERT ('76) AND ARDYTH ('91) STULL

DAVID AND JENNIFER ('96) SULGROVE

RICHARD AND MARCINE SUTHERLAND

WAYNE AND SANDRA SWIFT

T & C FOODS INC / WENDYS

JOHN AND ELIZABETH TAYLOR

STEPHEN AND JANET THOMPSON

THUNDER SOFTWARE LLC

MARIE TOCHEFF

VALLEY ATV LLC

RODNEY ('11) AND CARRIE ('06) WEIKEL

WEIRICK COMMUNICATIONS

WFF FACILITY SERVICES

MARNE ('97) WITTUNG

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY MAIN CHAPTER

WAYNE AND GLORIA YERXA

Reflects giving of $1,000 or more from June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013.


Every gift makes a difference in the lives of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. There have been countless people who

have partnered in the mission and vision of MVNU through their sacrificial giving. The University has been blessed by dedicated people

demonstrating their commitment to engaging students in community with a dynamic liberal arts experience and developing leaders who will

change the world with the love of Christ. We are grateful and want to honor and recognize alumni, friends, organizations, and corporations

whose gifts reflect their commitment to higher education at MVNU.

1968 Society

ARIEL CORPORATION

RALPH (‘81*) AND RUTH HODGES

OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES INC

WAYNE AND PEGGY PENROD

GLENN (‘93*) AND SHIRLEE THORNE

GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER

FRANK† (‘99*) AND DOLORES HYSON

IBM CORPORATION

JELD-WEN FOUNDATION

KNOX COUNTY PROPERTIES LLC

KRESGE FOUNDATION

MARATHON OIL COMPANY FOUNDATION

PEPSIAMERICAS INC

PPG INDUSTRIES FOUNDATION

PRUDENTIAL FOUNDATION

MARY RAMSER

MARK AND DENISE RAMSER

MARVIN† AND MARILYN SALSBURY

CHARLES SCHELL FOUNDATION

TED AND ANN SCHNORMEIER

TEAGLE FOUNDATION INC

THORNE MANAGEMENT INC

WOMENS AUXILIARY MAIN CHAPTER

In 1968, Mount Vernon Nazarene University was founded and now offers a liberal arts education with a solid evangelical Christian foundation and mission. The 1968 Society honors the cumulative generosity of those who have generously given $1 million or more to MVNU throughout their lives.

Named after the original Columbus Delano Lakeholm property purchased for the Church of the Nazarene to establish a college in Mount Vernon, the Lakeholm Society recognizes lifetime giving of $100,000 to $999,999.

LAKEHOLMSociety

ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES

ARIEL FOUNDATION

ARMCO FOUNDATION

ASHLAND INC FOUNDATION

RUSSELL MACK (h) AND MARGARET (‘89*) BAILEY


J GORDON BONE SCHOLARSHIP COMMUNITY TRUST

JAMES AND MAUREEN BUCHWALD

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MOUNT VERNON AND KNOX COUNTY

COOPER ENERGY SERVICES

COOPER TIRE & RUBBER FOUNDATION

FIRST KNOX NATIONAL BANK

CHET (h) AND MARIE FORAKER

FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND

FORT RECOVERY INDUSTRIES

DALE† (‘88*) AND EDITH FOSTER

GAR FOUNDATION

Partnership levels in the Pioneer Society are named in honor of our longest serving pioneer faculty celebrating the cumulative 119 years of sharing their gifts and resources to advance the mission and vision of MVNU.

CHESNUTPartner Lifetime gifts of $75,000 - $99,999. Dr. Judith W. Chesnut Ruiz, Professor of Spanish

PIONEERSociety

P & G FUND

RUTLAND FURNITURE INC

DANIEL AND SANDY SERTELL

TEXTRON CHARITABLE TRUST

A T & T FOUNDATION

CUBBON LUMBER & LAND COMPANY

AMOS AND MAXINE HACKWORTH

PAUL AND PATRICIA HETSLER

BERT MARTIN FOUNDATION

MONSANTO FUND

(h) indicates honorary alumni (*) indicates honorary degree (†) indicates deceased

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Partnership levels in the Pioneer Society are named in honor of our longest serving pioneer faculty celebrating the cumulative 119 years of sharing their gifts and resources to advance the mission and vision of MVNU.

MCCALLPartner

PIONEERSociety

DALE AND SUSAN KUGLIN

CHUCK AND ELIZABETH MALLORY

NATIONAL CITY BANK

OLIN CORPORATION

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL

MARILYN SALSBURY


STANDARD OIL CO

T R W FOUNDATION

JOHN AND ELIZABETH TAYLOR


STEPHEN ('99) AND ANGELA BALL

DALE BINKLEY

LYLE AND BARBARA CAMPBELL

PATTON COX


E. LEBRON (h) AND ANNE (‘06*) FAIRBANKS

G T E FOUNDATION

GEN CORP AUTO POLYMER FOUNDATION


HOBART CORPORATION

KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION CO INC

Lifetime gifts of $50,000 - $74,999. Dr. Charles R. McCall, Professor of Bible and Greek

Lifetime gifts of $20,000 – 49,999.BENNETT Partner

CHARLES LAIL†

SCOTT (’85) AND MARYANN (’84) LASHLEY

DORIS LEONARD

LIBERTY MUTUAL

FRED AND KAREN MAGNUS

DANIEL AND PAMELA MARTIN

THOMAS AND KITTY MC CANN

MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE MC DANIEL

KRISS AND FELICIA MC DONALD

RICHARD AND BRENDA MC FARLAND


JOHN MINOR FOUNDATION

MMC MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE FOUNDATION

NCR FOUNDATION

MORRIS AND NAOMI NEAL

KEITH AND CAROLYN NEWMAN

LARA ('92) NORRIS

OHIO STATE EAGLES CHARITY FUND

RON AND MARY PHILLIPS

LOIS PIERCE

NILA PITCOCK

WILLIAM (h) PRINCE†

R & A PIZZA INC

THE RECORD SCHOOL FOUNDATION

MICHAEL AND CAROL ('79) REDNOUR

SHAWN AND MICHELLE REESMAN

RELIANCE ELECTRIC

PAUL AND JANET RESLER

WILLIAM AND HELEN RESOR

KIM AND PAMELA ('87) ROSE

SAUDER MANUFACTURING CO

SBC FOUNDATION

DAVID AND CAROL ('76) SEATON

LEWIS SEYMOUR

SHELL OIL COMPANY FOUNDATION

HERBERT SHUCK



SPECTRA ENERGY FOUNDATION

SPRINT/UNITED TELEPHONE

THOMAS STALEY FOUNDATION

STATE FARM COMPANIES FOUNDATION

DAVID AND PHYLLIS STOER

THOMAS AND ROBIN TERBIZAN

DUANE VEALE

HERBERT AND CAROL WARE

WESTERN ELECTRIC FUND

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY FOUNDATION

WHIRLPOOL FOUNDATION

WIFORD RENTAL & SALES INC

XEROX CORPORATION

KENNETH AND TWILA ('80) ZINDA

WAYNE AND ARLENE ALEXANDER

DOUGLAS AND JACQUELINE ALLEN

ROLAND AND NORMA ANDERSON

BANCOHIO NATIONAL BANK

GEORGE AND BETTY BARNETTE

BORG-WARNER FOUNDATION

RONALD AND ESTHER BORTON

FRED BOWKAMP

BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE INC

C & P TELEPHONE CO

CAMPBELL SOUP CO

CARRIER CORPORATION FOUNDATION

CITICORP

CLEVELAND ELECTRIC

COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS USA INC

COGUN INDUSTRIES

COLUMBIA ENERGY GROUP

COLUMBUS EQUIPMENT CO

CONSOLIDATION COAL CO

COOPER INDUSTRIES FOUNDATION


JOHN AND DARLENE CUBBON

JOHN CUBBON


CUMMINS ENGINE FOUNDATION

THOMAS ('86) AND TRESSA DALEY

JAN DI CARLO

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

JONATHAN DIX, TRAIL CITY LLC

DOMINION FOUNDATION

DUN & BRADSTREET

VILA AND FLORENCE DUVUVUEI

EMERSON ELECTRIC COMPANY

EX-CELL-O CORP

ALAN AND PHYLLIS FAIRCHILD

EUNICE FANNIN

LESTER AND PEGGY FERGUSON

FOSTERS PHARMACY INC

PAUL ('82) AND REBECCA ('82) FREEL

RONALD FULLER

G E FOUNDATION

SCOTT ('77) AND CYNTHIA ('78) GRAY

BILL AND MARGARET GRIFFIN

HANFORD AND NORMA GUNNERSON

LARRY AND DIANE ('80) HAMMOND

DARWIN HARTER

CHAUNCEY AND BETTY HAYES

MR. AND MRS. JACK HERRING

JAMES AND DEBBIE HESS

COLUMBUS AND CORALIE HOBBS

KATHY HYSELL

J C PENNEY COMPANY

STEPHEN ('81) AND KATHLYN ('81) JETTER

JOHNSONS WAX FUND

KEEBLER COMPANY FOUNDATION

MARVIN AND EUNICE KRASSOW

L & L FOUNDATION

GARY AND BETTY LA LONE

Rev. William R. Bennett Sr., Registrar and Director of Admissions


FAIRCHILDPartner Lifetime gifts of $5,000 - $19,999.

CARL DEAN

DEKALB METAL FINISHING

DELOITTE FOUNDATION

DETROIT EDISON

DIAMOND SHAMROCK


MR. AND MRS. VICTOR DIXON

PATRICK AND SHARON DODDS

MR. AND MRS. LOWELL DONAHOE

ESTHER DOOLEY

MARY DRAKE

DRESSER FOUNDATION

MELVIN AND BETTY DUFF

THOMAS DUNAWAY

ELLIS BROTHERS INC

EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT

CHARLES AND PAULINE ESHENAUR

DONALD (‘06*) AND JOYCE ESTEP

F M C FOUNDATION

THE FARLEY FOUNDATION

FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP

ROLAND †(h) AND JUANITA †(h) FERGUSON

FIRST MERIT BANK N A

FIRSTENERGY FOUNDATION

RICHARD AND GRACE FLAUGHER

FLOYD (h) AND VONNIE FLEMMING

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING DIVISION

STANLEY ('79) AND CINDY FORAKER

PHILIP AND MAUREEN FORGRAVE

WILLIAM ('92) AND JENNIFER FORNEY

ERIC AND KIMBERLY ('78) FORSETH

FRED FORSETH

RONALD AND CANDACE FOX

LARRY AND SUE † FOX

VERNON FRASE

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

FREDERICKTOWN CHEVROLET

FREEMAN CONSTRUCTION CO

WILLIAM FRIEL

FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

SCOTT AND PAMELA GATTON

GENERAL DYNAMICS

GENERAL TELEPHONE & ELECTRONICS CORP

CURTIS ('88) AND DEANNA GINGRICH

KURT AND NANETTE GOODENBERGER

TRUMAN AND BEVERLY ('70) GOODWIN

GOSPEL SUPPLY SHOP

DONALD AND FRANCES GOTTFRIED

GOULD INC

JANICE GOWEN

DAVID AND BETTY GRANGER

WENDELL GRATE

PHILLIP ('70) AND RONOYCE ('70) GRATE

HAROLD (‘82*) AND BETTIE GRAVES

RONALD AND FAYE GRAY

WALTER AND ELAINE GRAY

MARILYN (h) GREER

MR. AND MRS. ARLINGTON GREWELL

JAMES AND ELEANOR GRIBBEN

H & R BLOCK FOUNDATION

MEL AND JANE HAMMOND

JACK AND MARILYN HANSHER

RICKY ('80) AND ANITA ('82) HARMON

WINSTON AND DEBBY HATCLIFF

HATFIELD AUTO SERVICE INC

HAWKS PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICE INC

VAUGHN ('78) AND PATRICIA ('78) HAYMAN

RALPH AND ERMA HAZELTON

STEPHEN AND MICHELLE HEAP

MR. AND MRS. HERSCHEL HEAVNER

MR. AND MRS. WILBUR HELTON

PHILLIP HERALD, HERALD’S APPLIANCE & ELECTRONICS

ANTHONY AND JANIS HERNANDEZ

RICK AND BRENDA HERSHBERGER

RODNEY AND RUTH HETSLER

GRACE HILLIARD

MARK AND VERONICA HINER

JOHN AND CAROLE ('95) HOFFMAN

HOLZ MEAT CO

ELIZABETH (h) HORNBERGER

ARTHUR AND RUTH HUNSBERGER

HUNTINGTON ALLOYS

MR. AND MRS. ROBERT HURLEY

INTERLAKE FOUNDATION

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

ITT INDUSTRIES INC

GEORGIA JELLISON

WESLEY AND PATTI JETTER

RICK ('76) AND VICTORIA JOHNSON

FRANK AND TERRI JOHNSON

JOHNSON & HIGGINS

DONALD AND SHERYL JONES

RICHARD AND LINDA JORDAN

DAVID AND ELSIE† KARAVISH


MATTHEW ('07) AND GINA ('08) KING

PHILLIP (‘00*) AND VIVIAN KIZZEE

ROBERT† AND SARAH KLOTZ

KMART CORPORATION

KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

MR. AND MRS. DUANE KOEHRING

A + AUTOBROKERS INC

ABBOTT LABORATORIES FUND

ADVANCED AGRI SOLUTIONS

THOMAS AND PATTI ('79) ALBAUGH

CHARLENE ('77) ALDRIDGE

JON AND COURTNY ('97) ALJANCIC

ALLIED SIGNAL FOUNDATION INC


AMERICAN NATIONAL CAN

MR. AND MRS. DARREL ANDERSON

JACK (‘97*) AND ALLENE ANDERSON

RICHARD AND DOROTHY ANDREWS

WENDY ('87) ANEMAET

APPALACHIAN POWER CO

JACK (‘83*) AND RACHEL ('76) ARCHER

AT&T FOUNDATION

ATEK METALS CENTER

ALFRED AND STELLA ATKINSON

ROBERT AND RUTH AVERY

RUSSELL ('88) AND CYNTHIA ('88) BAILEY

JAMES AND LOIS BAILEY

TIMOTHY ('77) AND NANCY ('72) BAILEY

MR. AND MRS. PAUL BAKER

MR. AND MRS. BARKEV BALIKIAN

EUGENE BALL

BARBARA BALTZ

BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION INC

GEORGE AND NAOMI BARKER

MR. AND MRS. THOMAS BATEMAN

TIM AND TERESA BELCHER

BELL ATLANTIC FOUNDATION

BEMIS COMPANY FOUNDATION

ALANA BENDER

BENDIX CORPORATION

MARGARITO AND MARCIA BERMUDEZ

BERWIND CORPORATION

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BIG KETCH COMPUTER ASSISTANCE

MR. AND MRS. JERRY BILLHEIMER

STANLEY BIPPUS

BLUBAUGH BODY & FRAME

BOB HATFIELD REALTY

MELANIE BOLENDER

RONALD ('77) BOLENDER

JEFFREY ('87) AND MICHELE BOLYARD

SCOTT ('86) AND ELIZABETH ('09) BOOTH

CHARLES AND CAROL BORDERS

JOHN AND RHONDA BOWLING

DONALD AND KAREN ('78) BOYD

DOUGLAS AND PATRICIA BRENNEMAN

BRENNEMAN LUMBER CO

MR. AND MRS. FRANK BRITTON

JOHN BRUNO

BUDDY SEA LTD

BUDGET SAVER FOODS

JERRY BURKETT

DUANE AND DEBORAH BURRIS

MARTIN ('70) AND RUTH BUTLER

WILLIAM AND ARLENE ('85) BYLER

C & C TOURING ACCESSORIES

C S X CORP

LOIS CAMPBELL

CAMPBELL DENTISTRY INC

RICHARD AND REBECCA CANTERBURY

COLLEGE BOOK STORES OF AMERICA INC

CES CREDIT UNION

CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS

MR. AND MRS. EUGENE CHAPPELL

RONALD CHEEK

JOSEPH AND CAROLYN CHEEK

CHESSIE SYSTEM

DAVID AND CHERYL CHILDS

CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY GLOBAL NET

CITI GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST

D E†(‘79*) AND LA VERA CLAY

BRYAN ('82) AND TRACIE ('83) CLAY

JAMES AND MARGARET CLINE

ELLA COEN

COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO

COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP

EDWARD AND MAXINE CONNOR

CORNING INCORPORATED FOUNDATION

ROBERT AND VIVIAN CORNWELL

COSBY HEATING & COOLING INC

JAMES ('80, ‘86*) AND LYNETTE ('80) COUCHENOUR

COUNTRY CLUB RETIREMENT CENTER

ERVIN AND ELIZABETH COX

HOMER AND TREVA CRABTREE

MR. AND MRS. PHILIP CRIBBS

RAYMOND AND SHIRLEY CRISP

DAVID (‘06*) AND GENEVIEVE † (h) CUBIE

JAMES ('77) AND DEBORAH ('77) DALTON

DANA CORPORATION FOUNDATION

RONALD AND KATHRYN DAVIDSON

JEFFREY AND KATHLEEN DAY

CHARLES AND JUDY DAYE

Mr. Richard R. Fairchild, Professor of Biology


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JOE AND MARCY ('91) RINEHART

J S RINGWALT

LINCOLN ROBINSON

FRED AND CAROL RODGERS

WILLIAM AND JUDY ROGERS

HERBERT (‘92*) AND CHARLOTTE ROGERS

MR. AND MRS. ROBERT ROSS

GARY AND RENA ROTH

ROBERT AND WILLADENE ROUSH

RUBBERMAID INC

JOHN AND DOROTHY RUMPLE

STEPHEN ('78) AND MICHELLE ('78) SARGENT

BRADLEY ('82) AND ADRIA ('79) SCHUMANN

SEARS ROEBUCK FOUNDATION

JOHN SEAVOLT, SEAVOLT’S STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

RICHARD AND PAULA SEIFFERT

SENIOR CLASS 2006

SENIOR CLASS 2009

JOSEPH AND MARY SEYMOUR

EDWARD AND MARY SHAFER

JACK AND JOYCE SHANKEL

SHEPHERD FOUNDATION

SAMUEL AND MARY SHEVELOW

LARRY AND HELEN SHOEMAKER

JOHN SHUNK

GARY (h) AND CAROL SIVEWRIGHT

TERRENCE ('72) SLABAUGH

EDWIN AND BONNIE SLOAN

HAROLD (‘89*) SMITH


JAMES AND BEVERLY SMITH

JERRY AND SONJA SMITH

G R SMITH HARDWARE

RICHARD AND JEAN SODDERS

SOUTHERN OHIO RADIOLOGISTS INC

ANNTONETTE SPAULDING, CURVES FOR WOMEN

SPECTROSCOPY SOCIETY OF PTTSBRGH

EDWARD SPRATT

FRANK AND CONNIE SPRING

SPROUT-BAUER INC

ST REGIS PAPER CO

GARY AND NANCY STATLER

JOHNATHON AND KIMBERLY ('93) STOCK

ESTHER STOCKMAN

KENNETH ('81) AND ALISA STOLL

WILLIAM (‘95*) STROUD

ROBERT ('76) AND ARDYTH ('91) STULL

ROBERT † AND DOROTHY STYERS

DAVID AND JENNIFER ('96) SULGROVE

STANLEY AND ESTHER SUMMERSON

SUN REFINING & MARKETING CO

ALICE SUSONG

LYLE AND ELLA SWARTZ

WAYNE AND SANDRA SWIFT

SYMONDS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

T & C FOODS INC/WENDYS

MR. AND MRS. HARVEY TAYLOR

FRANCIS TAYLOR

TCF NATIONAL BANK

STEPHEN AND JANET THOMPSON

CARL AND BRENDA THORNBERRY

TIFFIN FOUNDRY & MACHINE INC

TIME WARNER CABLE

TIMES MIRROR FOUNDATION

RANDIE AND SHIRLEY TIMPE

CHARLES AND MARTHA TORGLER

JAMES AND BETHEL TREECE

JERRY ('89) AND LISA ('88) TROTTI

T-SHIRT EXPRESS

UNION CARBIDE

UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF OHIO

JACQUELINE UPHAM

UPS FOUNDATION

VALCO CINCINNATI

VALLEY ATV LLC

ARTHUR AND HELEN VANDERVEEN

ALEXANDER AND MARCIA VARUGHESE

VERIZON FOUNDATION

DAVID WAGNER

MARTIN WALKER

PASCAL AND DOROTHY WARMOUTH

WARNER & SWASEY FOUNDATION

SARAH WATSON

WILLIAM AND DORIS WEBB

RODNEY ('11) AND CARRIE ('06) WEIKEL

SUE WEIST

WENCO OF OHIO INC

WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY FOUNDATION

HOWARD AND PAULINE WHISTON

MR. AND MRS. MAYWOOD WILLIAMS

MICHAEL ('77) AND KENNA ('77) WILLIAMS

ROBERT AND PATRICIA ('73) WILSON

MR. AND MRS. THOMAS WILSON

DOUGLAS ('82) AND CLARINDA ('91) WINE

DANIEL AND CINDY WINE

DAVID AND DONNA WINE

ARTHUR AND ELDA WINTERS

MARNE ('97) WITTUNG

STANLEY AND ELOISE WOOD

KELVIN AND TERESA WOOD

CLYDE AND DORIS WOOTEN

WAYNE AND GLORIA YERXA

DAVID ('83) AND RHONDA ('85) YOMMER

RICHARD AND TERESA YORK

GLENNA YOUNG

PAUL KOETHER

DONALD KUNDROD

TODD AND KERRI ('93) KUSTRA

RICHARD LANDERS

DANIEL LANDON

LEVERING MANAGEMENT INC

MR. AND MRS. KENNETH LEWIS

JEFFREY ('90) AND JULIE LINKER

JAMES AND JANET LINKER

TIMOTHY ('94) AND HEATHER ('93) LINKER

MR. AND MRS. CALVIN LINT

TIMOTHY AND CATHY LONG

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATION

M A HANNA COMPANY

MAC RESOURCES LLC

MACYS INC

ROBERT ('74) AND ELAINE ('74) MAHAFFEY

JEFFREY ('83) AND MARY NAN MALLORY

TODD ('01) MANION

CHRIS ('92) AND LARA MASTIN

MATTERHORN TRAVEL SERVICE INC

DOUGLAS AND CAROL MATTHEWS

HAROLD AND CARLENE MATTHEWS

DANIEL AND CAROLINE MAURER

GORMAN AND RUTH MAYLE

MR. AND MRS. HAROLD MC CUE

CHARLES AND SUSAN MC DONALD

MC DONALDS

DALE AND SUE MC ILHARGIE

HOMER AND SHIRLEY MC KNIGHT

DOUGLAS MC LEOD

MYRON MC RILL

MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS

MEADWESTVACO FOUNDATION

LEONARD AND MARTHA MEENACH

DAVID ('82) MELTON

STEVEN ('77) AND CANDI MERSHON

MICROSOFT MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM

MIDGET OIL COMPANY

MIDLAND-ROSS FOUNDATION

MID-OHIO SUZUKI HONDA YAMAHA KAWASAKI

MR. AND MRS. KENNETH MILLER

MELVIN AND JEAN MILLER

JODI ('90) MILLS

MODERN BUILDERS INC

DIANE ('84) MONNIN

MARK MOORE

MOORE MC CORMACK RESOURCES INC

ROBERT MORRIS

BETTY (h) MORRISON

MOUNT VERNON NEWS

PHILIP AND JOYCE MUNROE

MVNC-STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOC

N L INDUSTRIES

NATIONAL CAN

NATIONAL CITY BANK

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST

DAV NEASE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

NEFFS MARKETS

BRADLEY ('97) AND JULIE NELSON

DONALD NEWMAN

KURT AND CONNIE NOFZIGER

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

ROGER ('70) AND VIKKI NUTTER

OHIO CUMBERLAND GAS

OHIO RENTAL

OHIO SOCIETY/ C P AS

OHIO VALLEY PIZZA HUT INC

BRUCE AND PEGGY OLDHAM

ARTURO ('86) AND KATHY ONDINA

OWENS CORNING FOUNDATION INC

OWENS-ILLINOIS INC

P P G INDUSTRIES

GERALDINE PACK

PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

JAMES PAPPENHAGEN

JAMES PARKER

STANTON † (‘01*) AND LORAINE (h) PARRY

MICHAEL AND MARTHA PARSONS

PATENTED PRODUCTS INC

JERRY AND VERONICA PAYNE

PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK

MARIO AND DEBORAH PERKINS

PHILIP AND JUNE PETRIE

PFIZER INC

HERMAN AND LOIS PHILLIPS

TATIANA PIANKOVA FOUNDATION

WELDON AND BETTY PIERSON

PHILLIP AND MOLLIE POOL

JOHN AND KANDICE POPHAM

DOROTHY POWELL

WILLIAM AND LOIS POWERS

RAYMOND PRALL

ROBERT PRIDDY

PRINTING ARTS PRESS

PURDY SAND & GRAVEL CO

R & M RESTAURANTS LLC

R C A CORP

ROBERT RALPH

SUSAN RAMSER

DAVID AND ANNA RASHLEY

RICHARD AND INGER RAYMOND

REPUBLIC STEEL CORP

JOHN† AND MARDELLA RICE

PAUL AND MELISSA RICH

RIFFLE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

DANA AND CATHERINE RINEHART


STEPHEN W. NEASE Society

Dr. Stephen W. Nease was elected first president and served the institution from 1966-72. Throughout his years in leadership, Dr. Nease faithfully asserted that God’s wisdom and providence were the source of strength and will that led in the founding of MVNU. The Stephen W. Nease Society recognizes alumni and friends who generously make a commitment to MVNU through a bequest or other planned gift, or have contributed to MVNU through an endowment. Thank you for helping to ensure future students realize their goals of higher education at MVNU.

LAWRENCE AND PHYLLIS ANGEL

ASHTABULA FIRST CHURCH

RUSSELL MACK (h) AND MARGARET (‘89*) BAILEY


RONALD ('77) BOLENDER

WILLIAM AND BRITTA BRIDGES

CLAIR AND PAMELA BUDD

DOROTHY BURTON

MARTIN ('70) AND RUTH BUTLER

CARSON AND ANGELA ('00) CASTLEMAN

TIMOTHY ('90) AND SUSAN ('95) CHESNUT

DAVID AND CHERYL CHILDS

CINCINNATI SPRINGDALE CHURCH

COLUMBUS WHITEHALL CHURCH

ALVIN ('95) AND CONNIE CONKEY

COSHOCTON FIRST CHURCH

WILLIAM AND PAMELA COUCHENOUR

RAYMOND AND SHIRLEY CRISP


BARBARA CUBBON

JOHN S AND DARLENE CUBBON

JOHN R CUBBON


JAMES ('77) AND DEBORAH ('77) DALTON

DAYTON BEAVERCREEK CHURCH

DAYTON PARKVIEW CHURCH

ROBERT AND MARIE DE LONG

JAN DI CARLO



ESTHER DOOLEY

EAST CENTRAL REGION NYI

EASTERN KENTUCKY DISTRICT

EAST OHIO DISTRICT

E. LEBRON (h) AND ANNE (‘06*) FAIRBANKS

EUNICE FANNIN

JUANITA (h) FERGUSON †

BRIAN ('95) AND AMY ('95) FERGUSON

CHET (h) AND MARIE FORAKER

ERIC AND KIMBERLY ('78) FORSETH

DALE† (‘88*) AND EDITH FOSTER

LARRY AND SUSAN FOUTY

RONALD FULLER

GAR FOUNDATION

TRUMAN† AND BEVERLY NUTTER ('70) GOODWIN

DAVID AND BETTY GRANGER

WILLIAM† AND MARGARET GRIFFIN

HANFORD AND NORMA GUNNERSON

CARLTON (‘04*) AND BETTY HANSEN


RICKY ('80) AND ANITA ('82) HARMON

WESLEY AND JUDITH HAWES

ANTHONY AND JANIS HERNANDEZ

RALPH (‘81*) AND RUTH HODGES

FRANK† (‘99*) AND DOLORES HYSON

GEORGIA JELLISON

RICK ('76) AND VICTORIA JOHNSON

ALICE KEFFER


WENDELL (‘00*) AND VIVIAN KIZZEE

ROBERT† AND SARAH KLOTZ

CHARLES LAIL†

LEONARD AND LA NORA LASHMIT

LIMA COMMUNITY CHURCH

DORIS LEONARD

LARRY AND VERILYN LOBER

SCOTT ('91) AND JULIE LOGAN

TIMOTHY AND CATHY LONG

TODD ('01) MANION

RAYMOND MANNIER

MARION FIRST CHURCH

MARK ('82) MAYLE

CONNIE ('83) MAYLE

MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE MC DANIEL

RICHARD AND BRENDA MC FARLAND

ROBERT AND VIVIAN MC MILLAN

DAVID ('82) MELTON


CHESTER MEYER

ELIZABETH MILLER

MARK E MOORE

BETTY (h) MORRISON

MOUNT VERNON FIRST CHURCH

MOUNT STERLING FIRST CHURCH

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO DISTRICT

NORTHWESTERN OHIO DISTRICT

NEW ALBANY FIRST CHURCH

KEITH AND CAROLYN NEWMAN

BRUCE AND PEGGY OLDHAM

LORAINE PARRY

PHILIP AND JUNE PETRIE

NILA PITCOCK

WILLIAM (h) PRINCE †

WILLIAM PRITCHARD

MICHAEL AND CAROL REDNOUR

SHAWN AND MICHELLE REESMAN

JAMES AND ALISHA ROBERTS

FRED AND CAROL RODGERS

KIM AND PAMELA ('87) ROSE

MARVIN † AND MARILYN SALSBURY

HAROLD AND MARTHA ('89) SCHMOECKER

RICHARD SCHUSTER

DENNIS ('70) AND LINDA SCOTT

DAVID AND CAROL ('76) SEATON

LEWIS SEYMOUR

KENNETH AND LINDA SHAFFER

JOHN AND VICKY SHANK

LARRY AND HELEN SHOEMAKER



ROBERT ('92) AND CLAUDIA ('92) SKIDMORE

TERRENCE ('72) SLABAUGH

HOWARD AND SUELLA SLIBECK


JAMES AND BEVERLY SMITH

SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO DISTRICT

SOUTHWESTERN OHIO DISTRICT


ROSS AND SUSAN SPRINGER

TIMOTHY AND JENNIFER STACHE

DAVID AND PHYLLIS STOER

LYLE AND ELLA SWARTZ

TIPP CITY CHURCH

PERRY AND LOUISE TRINKNER

GRAYDEN TSCHANTZ

ARTHUR AND HELEN VANDERVEEN

ALEXANDER AND MARCIA VARUGHESE

DUANE AND JOAN VEALE

ROBERT ('77) AND MARY WALLS

HERBERT AND CAROL WARE

HARRY †AND SARAH WATSON

WILLIAM AND DORIS WEBB

TOM ('90) AND TARA ('89) WEST

WEST VIRGINIA NORTH DISTRICT

WEST VIRGINIA SOUTH DISTRICT

HOWARD AND PAULINE WHISTON

MICHAEL ('77) AND KENNA ('77) WILLIAMS

MARNE WITTUNG

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY MAIN CHAPTER

XENIA FIRST CHURCH

DAVID ('83) AND RHONDA ('85) YOMMER

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ProfilesMVNU scholarships and endowments are important to both the students who receive them and the donors who generously provide them.

JENESIS TORALLBA

SOPHOMORE, PASTORAL MINISTRIES

WHY MVNU?“I felt like that was where God wanted me. Honestly, everything just kept lining up for me to attend. It was as if God was saying, ‘I can do awesome things with you if you’re obedient.’”

FUTURE GOALS Jenesis feels that God has gifted her with a passion and talent for music. She fells called to honor that gift, and hopes to one day serve as a Worship Pastor.

SCHOLARSHIPS“These scholarships have been an incredible blessing, not just financially, but also by motivating me to do my very best. It certainly took a huge weight off of my shoulders—just knowing that someone was willing to support me and that they believe in me.”

THANK YOU “Thank you for believing in me! Not only is your support providing me with the opportunity to learn in the best environment available, but it is also preparing me for the rest of my life.”

Bill and Chris Culler live in Knoxville, Tennessee, where Bill is a Buyer for a government contractor and Chris is an accounting supervisor. Bill graduated from MVNU in 1996 with a degree in Business Administration and managed the campus bookstore for a year.

A number of years ago, Bill and Chris were looking for a way to give back to the MVNU community. “We felt that an Endowment would create a self-sustaining scholarship fund for many years to come. Our goal is to help as many students as possible that need assistance,” explains Bill. The endowment awards financial assistance to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate a financial need. “We felt that this would reach a significant number of students that have a true desire to learn and succeed in their University experience.”

WILLIAM N. & CHRISTINE M. CULLER

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE

EnrollmentSTUDENTS IN TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS

1,236FRESHMAN CLASS (INCLUDES FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN)331

SOPHOMORES287

JUNIORS289

SENIORS278

POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS48

GUESTS3

FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN( inc luded in Freshman Class count)290

RETURNING/TRANSFERS ( inc luded in counts for a l l c lasses)56

STUDENTS IN NON-TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS

1,031UNDERGRADUATE 520 GRADUATE 511

TRADITIONAL STUDENT PROFILE

RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

987

FEMALE/MALE GENDER RATIO 62/38

32/6STATES/COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

AVERAGE ACT FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN 23.2NAZARENES (DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS)

459

ETHNIC/RACIAL MINORITY STUDENTS

100 RETENTION RATE FOR FALL 2012 76%

SMALL GROUP PARTICIPANTS

755

WEEKLY COSMO SERVICE PARTICIPANTS

245

Reflects data as of the fall semester of 2012.

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Financial

7048$3,361,411

GIFTS FROM ALL SOURCES*

2002-03

GIFTS AMOUNT

7166$6,077,187

2003-04

6284$4,132,611

2004-05

7182$4,135,836

2005-06

6530$3,791,612

2006-07

5775$3,805,857

2007-08

6238$4,292,839

2008-09

4645$2,897,164

2009-10

4458$5,146,233

2010-11

4784$4,043,499

2011-12

5115$4,863,500

2012-13

COMBINED GIFT INCOME

$13,801,562TOTAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS

AS OF 5/31/2013

$11,468,871

UNIVERSITY- FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

TOTAL

$4,863,500

COMMUNITY $2,108,887

CHURCH SUPPORT $1,649,700

ALUMNI & FRIENDS$524,378

BUSINESSES & CORPORATIONS$274,130

FOUNDATIONS & CONSORTIA$122,704

PARENTS & TRUSTEES$114,449

EMPLOYEES$42,828

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS$26,400

ALUMNI GIFTS

DECADE

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

DONORS

147

180

197

131

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1941

3149

4033

7388

2976

RATE

7.57%

5.72%

4.88%

1.77%

1.28%

GIFTS

$21,020.08

$65,153.86

$36,620.13

$19,185.15

$5,079.80

*Reflects financial data based on fiscal years.

There are many ways to give to MVNU. Each gift supports the life-changing mission of the University, and makes an impact that lasts for years to come.

FAVORITE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VISION OF MVNU:

CASH, CHECK, CREDIT CARD STOCKS & PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES

BEQUESTS

GIFTS OF INSURANCEPERSONAL PROPERTY

REAL ESTATEENDOWMENT OR SCHOLARSHIP

WAYS TO GIVE THAT GIVE BACK TO YOU:

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT:

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY

CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST

CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST

THE UNIVERSITY FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

ENDOWMENTS

MISSION M2540 INITIATIVES

BUILDING PROJECTS

ACADEMICS ATHLETICS

You can learn more about our Gift Acceptance Policy by visiting giving.mvnu.edu. $

Thank you for your generosity. Through you and others like you, MVNU truly is Life Changing.

TOTAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS

$11,468,871 TOP 10 CLASSES BY AMOUNT GIVEN

# OF DONORS

12

31

23

26

27

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20

24

22

1981

1980

1983

1991

1977

2006

1986

1993

1999

1992

AMOUNT$22,238.60 $12,147.30 $10,899.66 $6,472.99 $5,873.58 $5,042.40 $5,015.00 $4,690.34 $4,668.95 $4,295.92

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PERCENT

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THE GRAPEVINE

Carla (Brewer ’91) and Bill Swarner (’91) Carla realized a lifelong dream recently and has become a published author. Her book, Names in the Sand, a historical Christian romance, can be purchased from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Guideposts, or your favorite bookstore. Signed,

personalized copies are also available directly from the author at namesinthesand.us. [email protected]

Frank Tremblay (’95) and Cindy Tremblay are proud to announce the adoption of Jesse Michael

(3) and Joseph Julian (2) to their family. They join brothers Robbie (6), Jeremiah (3 1/2) and sister Crissy (4). Their adoption was finalized on June 24th. They are thrilled with their new additions to the family and look forward to seeing what God has in store for all 5 children. [email protected]

Andrea (Kobilarcsik ’99) and Eric Caskey (’99) had their forth son, Evan Joseph on March 4. He joins his three brothers Eric (10), Drew (8), and Dylan (4). They live in Orrville, Ohio, and own Caskeys Campground. [email protected]

On March 1, 2013 Ray (’83) and Diane Bridges became the owners of For The DOGS!, a totally cage-free dog daycare and overnight lodging facility in Zionsville, Indiana. At home, they are the proud parents of 6 dogs and 2 cats. [email protected]

Amy (Trauffer ’89) and Kevin Knopf are proud to announce that Amy received her license to minister in May 2012 and then was offered and accepted a position as Children’s Pastor at Praise Fellowship, where her and her family have attended for over 12 years.

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Jeni (Reynolds ’00) and David Hardin have welcomed Rebekah Lynn to the family. She was born June 18, 2013. She joins her sister Cora (4) and brother Benjamin (2). [email protected]

Ben (’01) and Lisa (Hernandez ’00) Huguenin welcomed their fourth child, Norah Marie on May 30, 2013. Norah joins her older sister Ainsley (2) and brothers Daniel (4) and Blake (6). Ben works at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and Lisa is a homemaker.

Brad (’00) and Kari (Sutherland ’02) Taylor in March 2013, Brad began a new role as Executive Pastor at Lima Community Church of the Nazarene. Kari will continue to be employed, working remotely, as a trainer and consultant with Cornerstone of Hope, a grief counseling organization in the Cleveland area. The family would also like to thank all of you for your many prayers in the wake of the recent car accident that badly injured Kari, Braden and Keaton. Everyone's recovery is going very well, and they are so grateful for the prayers and kind words so many of you have offered.

Jenni (Hearn ’02) and Aaron Stockberger welcomed their fourth child, Evan Paul Stockberger, in October 2012. Evan

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THE GRAPEVINEis currently a police officer for Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department (CMHAPD) in Ohio. [email protected]

Joshua D. (’08) and Rebekah (Kriebel ’09) Woods are pleased to announce that Joshua is now the pastor of Smithfield Great

Spring Church of the Nazarene in Smithfield, Virginia. He also just graduated with his M.Div. from Nazarene Theological Seminary. [email protected]

Emily (’09) and James Mummert (’09) were married in September of 2009. James joined the Air Force in 2010, and the couple relocated to Langley Air Force Base in Virginia in 2011. Emily writes: “Shortly after moving, we discovered we were pregnant with our first child, Harrison James Mummert. We later found out he was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 which in May of 2012 took his life. He touched lives all over the world and continues to do so.

Please submit updates and photos for publication in The Grapevine by email to [email protected] or online at grapevine.mvnu.edu.

joins siblings Lyla (6), Brant (4), and Cole (2). [email protected]

Sara (Powell ’03) and Daniel Smith welcomed Brennan Miles Smith to their family on July 29, 2013. He joins big sister Brinley (4) and big brother Teagan (2).

Julie (Hess ’04) and Tim (’04) Varughese welcomed baby boy, Liam Alexander, born on August 1, 2013. Liam joins big brother

Quincy (4) and big sister Addison (2). Tim is a Rehabilitation Supervisor for OhioHealth and Julie is a stay at home Mom.

Tim ('05) and Laura (Eddy '05) Ritterbach welcomed their second child, Sunday Rayne, on March 1, 2013. Sunday joins her older sister, Shelby (2).

Scott (’05) and Billie Maglott have welcomed Sarah Grace to their

family. She was born on February 1, 2013 at 11:18 p.m. Sarah joins big sister Hope (10). Scott pastors the Harvest Hills Church of the Nazarene in Orrville, Ohio, since August 2009.

Amanda (Strader ’06) and Dustin Fisher celebrated five years of marriage this May and Amanda received a promotion to Director of

Financial Reporting at The Greenbrier. [email protected]

Justen Seay (’06,’09) was accepted to the K-12 Leadership Doctoral Program at Regent University and will be marrying Tia Toles on July 27, 2013 in Dayton,

Ohio.

Danae Burris (’07) finished a 9-month internship with Vineyard Ministries Central Mexico in Mazatlan, Mexico. She plans to return in October for at least another year. You can follow her experience at deburris3.wordpress.com. [email protected]

Jackelyn V. Burgos (’08) graduated in May, 2013 from Tiffin University with a Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice and a concentration in Criminal Behavior. She

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His whole story can be found at harrisonjamesmummert.com. In September 2012, God gave us another chance to be parents and on June 25, Marshall John Mummert was born! We are blessed beyond belief and our journey all started at freshman orientation at MVNU!”

Rachel Young (’09) graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May, receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Scott Norris (GPS ’13) age 35, of Nashport, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital. He had recently graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) degree. He had worked for the former Harry & David and he attended Maranatha Bible Church where he was involved in the Music Ministry. In addition to his parents, Scott leaves behind four sisters, Kristine (Brian) Larson, Kerry (Brandon) Bronkar, Jennifer (Dan) Hooper, and Erin (Kevin) Clark; his paternal grandmother, Waynolae Norris; nieces and nephews, Taylor, Alyssa, Kendal, Lauryn, Ava, Emma, Lily, Jackson, Brody, Jordan, and Cope.

Susan Jean Riffle (’80) passed away July 21, 2012, following a short bout with cancer. Susan was a recipient of the "Service Above Self" award and the President's Alumni Medallion Award. She is survived by her mother, Vivian Riffle, brothers Dana (1982) and Douglas (1985), her sister Denise (1987), and many other family and friends who loved her. [email protected]

In Memoriam

ALUMNI OFFICE

SAVE THE DATE MVNU Alumni and Friends Lancaster Trip

Oct 7-10, 2014(Four days and three nights)

Price is $395/person, double occupancy

Includes roundtrip transportation from MVNU to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with Diamond Tours, hotel, three breakfasts, one lunch and three dinners, Sight and Sound “MOSES,” guided tour of Lancaster including Amish country, Kitchen Kettle Village and Landis Valley Museum and Village.

For more information 1-800-367-9294 (option #3) or [email protected].

Nancy Fetty Hall (Professor of Business & Secretarial Studies at MVNU, 1968-1971) has announced the sudden passing of her husband, Rev. Kenneth W. Hall, on May 8, 2013. He was 65 years old. Rev. Hall was a graduate of West Virginia University and received a M.Div. degree from Wheaton College Graduate School in Wheaton, Illinois. Rev. & Mrs. Hall pastored churches in the Naperville, Illinois/Chicago land area for nearly 42 years. Rev. Hall also served as Police Chaplain with the Naperville Police Department for 35 years. At the time of his passing, Rev. Hall was President of Bridegroom Ministries, "ministering to Jesus, the Bridegroom, by Serving His Bride, the Church." Galatians 2:20 describes Rev. Hall's life and ministry: "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God Who loved me and gave Himself up for me." Ken & Nancy were married in August, 1971, after her 3-year teaching career at what was known then as MVNC, during the "founding" years. The Halls have two sons and six grandchildren. [email protected]

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WOMEN’S SOCCER MVNU V. UNION (KY.) COLLEGE SEPT. 7

Keith Veale, a long-time member of the Mount

Vernon Nazarene University athletic department, has

been promoted to serve as next athletic director.

Veale, who will become only the sixth athletic director

in the school's 45-year history, will take over for Paul

Swanson, who has served in that role for the past

three years. Swanson will continue in his role as the

volleyball coach at MVNU - a position he has held for

28 seasons while amassing over 1,000 victories - and

also continue teaching.

"Keith Veale is a

respected member of

the athletic program at

MVNU," said Dr. Henry

Spaulding, MVNU's

President. "His long

tenure as our baseball

coach establishes his

credentials for this

new assignment. We

anticipate that our

athletic program

will thrive under his

capable leadership."

NINE DIFFERENT PLAYERS SCORED FOR THE LADY COUGARS

GOLF BASKETBALL

SOCCERVOLLEYBALLCoach Paul Swanson returns for his 30th season after becom-ing the first NAIA coach to reach the 1,000-win mark last year. Swanson has posted a 1,002-367 overall record in 31 years at the NAIA level and a 987-352 record with the Lady Cougars.

Keep up with Cougar Athletics: mvnucougars.com

Jason Dawson, a former member of the MVNU men's basketball team, was selected as the No. 24 pick in the National Basketball League of Canada's draft by the Windsor (Ontario) Express.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) recently named the MVNU Women’s Soccer program as one of the 2012-2013 NAIA Scholar-Teams. This is the fourth year in a row in which the Lady Cougars have earned this distinction.

The Men’s Golf team finished third out of nine teams at the two-day Indiana Wesleyan University Invitational, held at Meshingomesia Country Club in Marion, Indiana.

KEITH VEALE, MVNU ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

MEN'SMEN'S

WOMEN'S

THE RUNDOWN

WOMEN'S

Ariel Arena Grand Opening: November 8, 5 p.m. mvnu.edu/arena!

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These bedazzled Converse All-Stars were a gift from David Huffman (’77), who (proudly?) wore them during the second Mr. MVNC Contest in 1976, which he won. Earlier this spring, Mr. Huffman retired as a librarian in the Portsmouth, Ohio, school district.

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It was the fall of 1980, and I was finishing my time as a student at Mount Vernon Nazarene College. Like many who were here at that time, I had the privilege of sitting in classes taught by Dr. David Cubie. As a parting gift of our time together, Dr. Cubie gave me an autographed copy of a manuscript he was working on at the time: Into His Likeness: Various Papers on the Doctrine of Entire Sanctification.

I have carried that with me all these years, making sure it was always displayed prominently on my

bookshelves. In truth, parts of it got me into some trouble in seminary when I quoted from it and discovered that some Church of the Nazarene theologians were not all on the same page.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Recently, since being named University Chaplain, I took it off the shelf once again in an attempt to encounter the heart of Dr. Cubie. As I dove into his insights, these words—pages 66 and 67 of my autographed early edition—stopped me in my tracks. I believe these timeless words frame the call of the Christian college or university:

The Christian college, because it is in the world but not of the world, has the responsibility to counteract the influence of the prevailing culture … Mount Vernon Nazarene College, whether recognizing the magnitude of the task or not, has chosen in its goal statements to take on this responsibility … it must work toward transformation recognizing that transformation of individuals and through them society is both necessary and a gracious possibility.

The next time I see Dr. Cubie, I am going to read these words to him and ask what he thinks of the Vision Statement of Mount Vernon Nazarene University: To change the world with the love of Christ.

R e v. J o e N o o n e n / U n i v e r s i t y C h a p l a i n

Want to connect with Joe?@joenoonen

The Christian college, because it is in the world but not of the world, has the responsibility to counteract the influence of the prevailing culture."

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