Mount Vernon Nazarene University

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MVNU, Kenyon to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 11, 2022
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, in conjunction with Kenyon College and the Knox County community, will host the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m.
Specimens and Reflections to open at Schnormeier Gallery in January
Dec 28, 2021
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present Specimens and Reflections - Claudia Esslinger & Royal Rhodes. This exhibit will be on display in the gallery from 1 p.m., Jan. 6 to Feb. 18, 2022. A gallery talk will be given at the Schnormeier Gallery on Friday Jan. 21, at 5 p.m., with a reception to follow from 6-8 p.m.
MVNU’s McWatters, Rineharts celebrated with Excellence Beyond the Call awards
Dec 21, 2021
Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the contribution of peers during the Excellence Beyond the Call awards reception held Thursday, Dec. 9, in Foster Hall. The honorees were Joe and Marcy Rinehart, and James “Jim” McWatters. They were nominated by peers and selected by the award committee through a review process.
English lauded with MVNU Distinguished Alumni Service Award during Homecoming 2021
Dec 3, 2021
A 1971 graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene College was presented the Distinguished Alumni Service Award during the 2021 Homecoming activities at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Nov. 12-13.
MVNU to host OMEA District 10 honor bands
Nov 30, 2021
Middle and high school honors bands will gather at Mount Vernon Nazarene University Saturday, Dec. 4, for this year’s Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 10 education and performance seminar.
MVNU's Music Department to present traditional Advent service
Nov 29, 2021
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present a traditional advent worship service on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 7:15 p.m., in the R.R.
MVNU's Music Department to present traditional Advent Service Wednesday
Nov 29, 2021
The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present a traditional advent worship service on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 7:15 p.m., in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.
'Messiah' to return to MVNU on Dec. 5
Nov 19, 2021
Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present the 53rd annual performance of G. F. Handel's "Messiah" on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., in the R. R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium on the MVNU campus.
Reflections on virtue: Mount Vernon author explores universal themes in new book
Nov 18, 2021
Dean Abbott, a retired professor of communications at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, chose timeless and universal themes for his latest book,
State Highway Patrol promotes Mount Vernon Nazarene grad
Nov 16, 2021
The Ohio State Highway Patrol promoted a Mount Vernon Nazarene University graduate Anetra D. Sims-Byrd to the rank of staff lieutenant, the agency said.
MVNU Music Department to present Homecoming Concert
Nov 4, 2021
The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will perform its annual Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.
MVNU to host Central Ohio Honors Choirs
Nov 1, 2021
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to host the 2021 District 10 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Nov. 6.
Carrier, Gregg honored for Excellence Beyond the Call at MVNU
Oct 25, 2021
Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the contribution of peers during the Excellence Beyond the Call awards reception held Thursday, Oct. 7, in Foster Hall.
MVNU instrumental ensembles to perform
Oct 20, 2021
The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present a fall instrumental ensembles concert on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The community is invited to attend this free event. Due to campus guidelines, masks will be required.
MVNU invites alumni to Homecoming 2021, Nov. 12-13
Oct 18, 2021
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is doubling the excitement of Homecoming 2021, Nov. 12-13, by hosting twice the number of class reunions during a weekend marked to reunite classmates, faculty, staff and friends.
MVNU alumna opens exhibition in Schnormeier Gallery
Oct 14, 2021
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is proud to present, “A Watercolor Journey,” a solo alumni exhibition by Karen Heidler (’94).
Vail featured in MVNU faculty lecture, recital Oct. 3
Sep 30, 2021
Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present Carrie Vail in a faculty voice lecture/recital on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. The concert will take place in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Building.
MVNU invites community to be involved in 'Messiah'
Sep 30, 2021
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Choral Union is beginning preparation for the annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. MVNU is pleased to invite community members to sing with the students in this traditional performance.
WNZR to celebrate 35 years of ministry
Sep 27, 2021
WNZR 90.9 FM, a broadcast ministry of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, is preparing to celebrate its 35th anniversary.
Retired FDNY 9/11 survivor to speak at MVNU on 9/11
Sep 9, 2021
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is partnering with the City of Mount Vernon to present “9/11 Never Forget … 20 years later,” on Saturday, Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of 9/11.