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You hold in your hands the second commemorative issue of MVNU’s golden anniversary. In these pages we continue to tell the history through the events and stories of those whose hearts, minds, and deeds have shaped us into who we’ve become today.

One of these individuals was Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks, MVNC/U’s fifth president and the longest serving individual in that position. It was through his leadership that MVNU grew in physical footprint but also expanded beyond its original Martinsburg Road boundaries. Recently we asked him to reminisce about some highlights of his presidency.

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“We had set strategic goals for the initial Decadal Agenda that aimed to strengthen, diversify and expand academic programs on and off campus. Through the methodical work of the faculty, non-traditional undergraduate and graduate programs as well as satellite campuses for working adults were created. It was also our goal to equip the entire campus community for a lifestyle of ministry and mission. To that end, Dr. Gary Sivewright joined as chaplain for spiritual life and campus ministries. Rev. Joe Noonen returned to Mount Vernon as mission and ministry projects coordinator and Kendra Lambert became the full-time director of small groups.”

“As a result of the revised strategic plan, ‘A Commitment to Excellence,’ a new MVNC vision statement was crafted and the shift in standing and status to MVNU was affirmed. The campus community and the Board of Trustees were involved in these yearlong commissions leading to the Board’s adoption of the recommendations which eventually led to the MVNC to MVNU transition.”

“Another significant event was the purchase of the 121 acres, of the ‘Upham’ property, across from the main campus, and the development of preliminary plans for the downtown expansion of the university.”

“Congratulations MVNU on your golden anniversary! What a story!”

Editor’s Note: Some articles including reprints have been edited for brevity and clarity.

ADULT EDUCATION CELEBRATES 25 YEARS ǘ Excellence in education has always been at the heart of the MVNC experience. With the start of MVNC's Executive Center for Lifelong Learning (EXCELL) in 1993, the BBA program was specifically designed for working adults, 25 or older, who had at least 60 accredited transfer hours. Students were able to take one course at a time and complete the entire program in less than 20 months.

“The courses give students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to their particular job setting,” said Wayne Yerxa, then assistant professor of business administration and program coordinator. “The entire program takes a different approach in that the students learn from their experience and from each other.”

According to Yerxa, the idea for the degree completion program was under discussion since the 1989-90 school year.

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The first graduating class of the EXCELL BBA program consisted of 38 students over 22 months of classes. With the demand for adult higher education, a Master of Arts in Education program was added in 1995 and the first cohort of 15 students graduated in 1997.

Since the early days of EXCELL, programs and off-site campuses have expanded and morphed into online spaces, and names have changed, but the mission and purpose of the non-traditional education for adult learners has remained — To Seek to Learn is to Seek to Serve.

Looking forward from where the School of Graduate and Professional Studies is now and to where it’s headed, the future is bright!

“For MVNU, a commitment to growth in adult education means a commitment to more changed lives. We truly be-

lieve MVNU has a unique value proposition that is distinctively Christian and can impact the lives of those committed to lifelong learning,” said Eric Stetler, Vice President and Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.

“With new program additions, such as the new MBA concentration in Human and Social Services Leadership, GPS is seeking to capitalize on the market demand for online graduate programs. We are expecting growth in existing and new programs through targeted advertising strategies and newly formed business relationships. We see great days for GPS that include a commitment to our unique mission, new program offerings and outstanding instructional quality and customer service,” said Stetler.

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With an increase in enrollment in the early 1990s, MVNC saw a need for the expansion of facilities as well as the addition of student housing.

The increased enrollment and an emphasis on residential life resulted in the highest percentage of on-campus students among Nazarene Colleges. With 68 percent living on campus, residential living space was at 105 percent capacity.

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Over the summer of 1994, construction projects included: Expansion of the dining commons Second story addition to Hyson Campus Center, housing the then education division, division of religion and philosophy, the personal and career counseling center, a Mac lab, three classrooms and the testing center Cedar apartment complex Art department building Storage facility beside the baseball field

CONSTRUCTION REFLECTS GROWTH OF MVNC

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THE FULFILLMENT OF A DREAM ǘ Shirlee Thorne, who donated $1 million to the $6 million project. Thorne, a longtime trustee of MVNC, and Shirlee, his wife, are from Salem, Ohio.

In 1993, the MVNC Board of Trustees approved the future site of the $6 million, 44,000-square-foot library/ learning resource center as Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks stated to the board, “the building of a new LLRC is not an “I, with my family, are honored on this day of dedioption; it is a necessity.” cation,” Thorne shared at After years of planning, the dedication. “My joy is fundraising for the capital found, not in the honor of campaign, and strategizing the naming of this building, the relocation of the art, but my joy is in knowing in education, and counseling my heart that I have obeyed and career center buildings, God.”

estimated to accommodate 140,000 actual volumes and allows for the addition of about 2,500 volumes each year for over 20 years.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place in May of 1995, a book move took place in December of 1996, and the library opened for use in January 1997.

At the dedication, Richard Schuster, library director, said the improved facilities have pleased the entire campus community.

“When students and faculty come into this new building for the first time, it is exciting to see their expressions, their surprise, and their amazement,” Schuster said. “They are just astonished at what they can see with their eyes, and there is much more connected by electronic media.”

The three-story library then featured several group study rooms, a community conference room, a commuter/extended hours study and computer rooms, an archives room, multimedia carrels, balconies, and an Instructional Resource Center, housing graph“The library project began ics and video labs. about eight years ago, when Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks be- It also featured electronic communication gan his presidency at the capabilities such as the internet and access college,” said Dr. Ron J. Phil- to OhioLink. Tom Sanville, executive director lips, Vice President for Insti- of OhioLink, was the keynote speaker at the dedication. He said OhioLink provides access tutional Advancement. to other library resources through a computIn a campus image study er network. in 1991, students, alumni, and other college constituents confirmed that priority must be given to the expansion and improvement of library facilities.

Thorne Library/Learning Resource Center was dedicated on March 7, 1997, with several hundred people in attendance.

The original 7,000 square foot library built in 1969, was designed to hold 67,000 volumes and had 80,000 volumes at the 1997 dedication.

The library was named The Thorne Library/Learnin honor of Dr. Glenn and ing Resource Center was

In the dedication’s closing, Fairbanks said, “I want the faculty to see this as an opportunity to help students navigate both the traditional print and the modern electronic media. I want this to be seen as a service, not a place.”

Reprinted from the Spring 1997 issue of the MVNC Communicator.

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THE HEART OF MVNU: ADMISSIONS ON A MISSION

In 1991 President Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks introduced a student-friendly “Enrollment Services” division for MVNC and was looking for a new director of admissions to lead a renewed student recruitment effort.

After 12 years in youth ministry, Peggy and I were hoping to make a connection to serve a Nazarene college.

It was a perfect match; we fell in love with the campus from the moment we arrived and Dr. Fairbanks’ vision for extending the MVNC experience to more students fit our passion for their spiritual growth.

My experience and calling shaped a strong desire for a ministry-focused approach, with a focus on finding and following God’s will, committing to a life of mission and servanthood, and participating in a community of Christ-followers. We began to partner with faculty who viewed academic achievement as an offering to God

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of a transformed mind, with staff who understood their support of students as vital to the mission of God, and with student leaders whose involvement in campus tours, telephone contacts, travel to churches, and events like BLAST, Slamdunks & Slices, and New Student Orientation, made recruitment very personal, more relevant, and lots of fun. Five years later our new freshman count rose from 238 to 393 students (a 65% increase), but more importantly, a new identity had emerged — we had become “Ad-missionaries” to a generation who could change the world with the love of Christ.

Our family spent 19 years in Mount Vernon.

Our two children made lifelong friends and benefitted socially and academically from the MVNC/U experience. Peggy served in student development, counseling, and retention, and so many testify to the tremendous influence she had on campus life. I transitioned to executive assistant to the president in 1997, and to teaching faculty and department chair of Christian Education in 2002 before returning to enrollment management in 2007 as vice president. When our moving truck pulled on to the highway in 2010 loaded with our belongings and our memories, we realized we were leaving part of our hearts on Martinsburg Road. Students/ now alumni so dear to us now serve in a variety of vocations and locations around the world and pieces of our passion reside with them as well. Though we were called to bring change, we know that the greatest change happened within us. We are forever grateful and forever Cougar faithful!

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“ I was thrilled to recruit for admissions right out of college. Bruce Oldham trained us to care for high schoolers specifically by connecting with teens via phone calls, high school and college visits, and church camps. I specifically remember recruiting James Smith. He contemplated going to a state school; however, through reaching out by personal touches such as phone calls and visits he came to MVNU. Ironically, he worked in admissions for MVNU and excelled as a key leader for the university.”

- Cassie (Long ’93) Direnzo

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“ Bruce Oldham reshaped the MVNU Admissions Department into a ministry arm of the university when I was a teenager. His focus on relational recruitment was ahead of his time. As a teen, the Admissions Counselors made an effort to get to know me and my friends. They helped us understand how MVNU could change our lives and helped us know we belonged here. My Admissions Counselor, Cassie Direnzo, invested deeply in me through events and regular phone calls. When I arrived at MVNU I knew I wanted to give back by working in the Admissions office as a student, but I had no idea I would have the privilege to come back and lead it 14 years later. I am so thankful for the ministry of the Admissions Office at MVNU.” - Rev. James Smith (’99) Vice President for University Relations

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ǘ Drs. George and Esther (Moore ’05) Jetter have invested in Mount Vernon Nazarene University since its founding through scholarships, building projects and faithful prayer.

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“The Jetters were early and consistent supporters of MVNC/U. Their hearty faith in the mission of MVNU has been realized in buildings and scholarships over the years. The University is grateful for the continuing faith and sacrifice of George and Esther,” said MVNU President Henry W. Spaulding II, Ph.D. The Jetters, formerly from Fort Recovery, Ohio, founded what became Fort Recovery Industries in 1945. George served as a member of the site search/selection committee that initially chose Mount Vernon as the location for a university, the institution’s first treasurer, and chair of the Finance

"Freely you have received, freely give"

Committee on the Board of Trustees for 31 years. George received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from MVNC in 1978, and Esther received an honorary Doctor of Laws and Letters degree from MVNU in 2005.

Over the years, the Jetters have generously contributed to MVNU scholarship funds and numerous campus building projects. They also established the Jetter Mission Endowed Scholarship in their desire to see future leaders become ambassadors of Christ proclaiming the Gospel in obedience to the Great Commission.

“When I think of the Jetters,” stated former MVNU President Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks, “I think of their quiet ministry of support. We are indeed grateful!”

Displaying their passion for children, family, entrepreneurship and education,

their family provided funds that helped build the Free Enterprise Business Center and the Clarence and Jennie Moore Center, named for Jennie K. Moore, Esther’s mother, who had a caring attitude and raised five children with her husband, Clarence. In the fall of 2001, the Esther Jetter Preschool opened to offer developmentally appropriate preschool programs for 3-5-year-olds to learn and grow in a Christian environment.

Dr. George Jetter passed away July 19, 2009. The following November, the board of trustees announced that the School of Business would be named the Jetter School of Business in honor of the trustee emeritus and friend of the university.

“George Jetter embodied a spirit of entrepreneurship, faith and loyalty in his working life and in his philanthropic life. His dedication to Christian higher education and MVNU, specifically, resulted in greater educational opportunities for thousands of Midwestern students,” said former MVNU President Dr. Dan Martin. “It is only fitting to honor the memory of this dynamic, yet humble, man by naming our School of Business in his honor.”

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THE NEXT 25 YEARS FOR MVNU ' 9ǖ.K>L>GM Karen G. Doenges, Ph.D.

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I think of the dedicated students who willingly gave of their time and talents to tutor and to grade for us, in order to free up time for us to prepare and to meet with other students.

This, in turn, helped prepare many of them for their future as well. For me personally, it was brought full circle by having one of those former students actually come back and carry Thinking back over these years, there is a flood of mem- on the tradition in the position I vacated upon ories. Times spent in fellowship, prayer and stimulating my retirement. debate with faculty colleagues, staff and administrators as we worked together to make wise decisions that would One of my greatest joys is to see students go advance the kingdom, MVNU and her students. Campus on to be successful in their careers, in gradevents were times to grow together, support each other uate school or to have a significant impact and form lasting friendships. What a joy to be a part of this in their field. It is so rewarding when alumni keep in touch to let you know how they are faith community. doing or even to call to meet for lunch. When The move to university status also took place during this former students ask me to help them pray time period. It included changing our academic structure, about a decision, or to attend a significant to the formation of schools and the first school deans. event, the Lord impresses on me again how Since then other changes include creating several graduate fortunate I have been to be a part of the ongoprograms, the expansion of our non-traditional programs ing legacy that is MVNU. and satellite campuses, around Ohio, as well as expanding facilities to downtown Mount Vernon.

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The last 25 years of MVNU’s history coincides almost perfectly with my tenure as a professor and administrator. I distinctly remember walking up the steps of the chapel the first day of the fall semester I started teaching at MVNC and feeling so blessed to be at an institution where we were free to worship with our students. That feeling never left over my career.

As I look back over the past 25 years, I am so blessed when I think about literally the thousands of students I have worked with. What a privilege it was to pray with students in my office or at the altar in the chapel as they were making decisions about their future or facing major issues in a myriad of areas.

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TO SEEK TO LEARN IS TO SEEK TO SERVE

It is difficult to believe I pen these words after working at MVNU for 33 years now. My years as a student from 198185 at MVNC were fun, exciting, and challenging. In the spring of my senior year, I remember when Mikel Cheek (’82) asked if I would be interested in working in the Admissions Office after graduation. Not certain of my future, I accepted the position and began working in June 1985.

I married Deanna Pool (’85) in August 1985 and the story continues to this day.

Mel Severns ('85)

I spent two years in the Admissions Office before moving to Oakwood Hall as the resident director for the next seven years. In 1994, I accepted a position in the Registrar’s Office as assistant registrar. Upon the retirement of Phil Petrie, I then became the registrar in 1998 and still serve in this capacity. Coming to work each day is rewarding and fulfilling.

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Many changes have occurred through these years of employment. I enjoyed my days as a recruiter in the Admissions Office, and truthfully one is always a recruiter when employed at a university. I prepared academically with a master’s degree for a career in Student Life, but as doors were closed in the early 1990s, I began to look toward other career paths. Moving into the registrar work has seemingly been a perfect fit for me. I prefer this work in the academic realm of the university, and I can still have a positive impact upon students. The technology has changed but spending time with others has not changed and still makes this work fulfilling.

As one of the long-term employees now, my greatest memories are the people — employees and students — I have had the privilege of knowing and building relationships with through the years. I enjoy seeing alumni return to campus with their children. Some have started their own journey at MVNU as students, so that makes me feel a bit older. Even so, it is a joy to see them. Many coworkers have retired or will soon retire, so I have learned to cherish those relationships even more.

As I reflect on these years, I can see how God has led me along the way. He has blessed my wife and me with children and the blessings of this life. One day I expect to retire from this good place and join the host of others who have paved the path before me.

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MVNC BECOMES MVNU: FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE

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On July 31, 2002, Mount Vernon Nazarene College celebrated its historical transformation into Mount Vernon Nazarene University during a ceremony held on the campus lawn outside the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. Throughout the ceremony, the campus community and friends heard from MVNU President Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks, Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. James Couchenour, Mount Vernon City Mayor Richard Mavis, Academic Dean and Provost Dr. Henry Smith, and Alumni Director Mike Cheek.

Dr. Couchenour stated, “Not only is this our beginning as a University, but a certification of what has happened in the past. The foundation of all that we see here today is to the glory of God.” He also congratulated the administration, faculty, and staff on what a profound impact they have had on the campus over the years.

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During the ceremony, three flags were raised: the American, the Christian, and the new MVNU flag. The American flag was raised in honor of MVNC alumna Molly (Hornberger ’85) McKenzie, who was tragically killed while working in the Pentagon as a financial analyst on 9/11. A plaque was placed at the base of the flagpole in Molly’s memory. During the raising of the MVNU flag, the new alma mater was sung for the first time by the campus community.

Mayor Richard Mavis proclaimed Aug. 1, 2002, as MVNU Day in the city of Mount Vernon and urged all citizens to join in the celebration of the growth and accomplishments of the University.

Dr. Fairbanks spoke on the defining moments of the University including beginning as “Zone A Nazarene College” in 1966, moving from a two-year to a four-year baccalaureate-granting college in 1974, adding non-traditional programs in 1993, purchasing Pinecrest Farm in 1999, and finally, beginning the transition to University in March 2001.

He also discussed what the transition would do for the University saying, “The change will fundamentally enable the institution to do more in the years to come.”

“I am convinced that Mount Vernon Nazarene University is well positioned to emerge as a Christian University of choice for academic excellence, Christ-like leadership and global service to others,” said Fairbanks.

Dr. Smith closed by saying, “Today is a public recognition and celebration of what we have become; a Christian University of distinction.” Following the ceremony, guests attended a picnic on the lawn in front of Hyson Campus Center.

Reprinted from the MVNU NOW Magazine, Fall 2002, by Trinia Huddleston

PRINCE STUDENT UNION: ALL IN GOD’S TIMING ǘ

As MVNU entered the 21st Century, there was an increasing need for student space — a place where they could gather, relax and enjoy recreation in the form of a student union. MVNU President Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks announced I enjoy the PSU that, thanks to a because, during generous gift from Wayne and Peggy the winter or bad Penrod and their weather conditions, family, dreams of it’s good to be able a student union to work out, relax, were going to beeat, play pool and come reality.

check your email all in the same building.

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The financial gift arranged by the Penrods of Dayton, Ohio, was given in honor of former MVNU President Dr. William Prince and his wife, Evelyn. Prince also served as the Penrods’ pastor at Dayton Parkview Church of the Nazarene and had a significant influence in their lives.

“I visited the Penrods several times and asked if they would prayerfully consider a gift. Miracles continue to happen — all in God’s tim-

ing,” commented President Dean of Student Development, Peggy Oldham, and Fairbanks. made up of students, alumWayne Penrod also used ni, faculty and staff memto pass by the buildings bers and Steve Luchtenburg, on campus and hope that the lead architect on the someday he would be able project. to give something back to “As this building eventually the school. becomes a new hub of stu“Our gift is a gift to God — dent activity, we needed to for Christian men and wom- determine what it would en. It is important to our look like and how it would family that young people function,” explained Oldreceive the message of ho- ham. Some features of the liness,” said Penrod. “When addition would include a people walk by and see the large glass atrium entrance; name of Dr. William Prince an eating area; a room for on the building and ask who pool tables and other recrehe was, we want them to ational equipment and adknow he is a great man who ditional restrooms. loves this school.”

The PSU's ribbon-cutting The Penrods’ philosophy ceremony took place at stems from something Dr. Homecoming 2004.

Prince told them long ago as their pastor, “Just keep saying ‘yes’ to Jesus. You can trust him.” The Penrods have three children who attended MVNU: Lara (Penrod) Mastin, Alison and Daniel.

In April of 2002, a Student Union/Wellness Center Task Force was formed, led by

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Rosewood Apartments constructed.

Board of Trustees approved site of $6 million, 40,000 sq. . library/learning resource center.

First 38 EXCELL graduates awarded BBA.

Cedar Apartments renovated.

EXCELL campus opens at Polaris.

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The Den was renovated.

Thorne Library and Learning Resource Center, named for Dr. Glenn and Shirlee Thorne, was dedicated March 7.

Master of Arts in Education program began in the fall with 22 students.

EXCELL launched in September.

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The 128-acre Pinecrest Farm across Martinsburg Road was acquired. Eternal Flame rebuilt.

M.A.Ed. program graduated first cohort of 15 students.

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Molly L. McKenzie (’85), a budget analyst and 14-year Department of Army civilian who worked at The Pentagon, passed away on Sept. 11.

WNZR studio underwent renovations, ushering in the digital age of radio.

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Dr. Daniel J. Martin inaugurated as sixth president.

Dr. Fairbanks announced $1.5 million gi for proposed student union.

High-tech nursing lab supported by The Community Foundation of Mount Vernon and Knox County.

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Enrollment on rise for 12th consecutive year.

University House renamed to Couchenour House.

Excell achieved record enrollment for 10th straight year.

“President Emeritus” bestowed upon founding president Dr. Stephen W. Nease.

MVNC baseball team ends season with 47-8 record and World Series debut.

Newly renovated Hyson Campus Center dedicated.

The Esther Jetter Preschool opened.

Ohio historical marker dedicated for Lakeholm Administration Building.

AGS awarded first scholarships to BBA students.

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BBA and MBA programs offered in new blended online format.

Buchwald Center was unveiled.

The 64,000 sq. . building houses Schnormeier Gallery, along with classroom, office, and studio space.

MVNU received anonymous $10 million gi — the largest donation in the University’s history which was invested in Ariel Arena.

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Karen Buchwald Wright, president and CEO of Ariel Corporation, awarded honorary doctorate.

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Hunter Hall inaugurated as state-of-the-art Nursing and Health Sciences facility.

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Former Historic Curtis Inn was rebuilt and renamed The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel.

Henry W. Spaulding II, Henry inaugurated W. Spaulding Ph.D., asII,the Ph.D., inaugurated seventh president. as the seventh president.

Dr. Barney Cochran Dr. Barney named ViceCochran President for named Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Academic Affairs. Ariel ArenaArena dedicated.

Ariel dedicated.

Hunter Hall Clinic for Communication Sciences and Disorders opened.

Communication Sciences and Disorders undergraduate program added.

Music department presented 50th performance of “Handel’s Messiah.”

Ariel Corporation gi ed The Curtis Inn property to MVNU for renovation.

MVNU’s new brand, “Shine Forth,” reflects the biblical theme of light and Dr. Stephen W. Nease’s words, “We seek to follow his flame which shines before us.”

MVNU purchased, with donated funds, the former Mount Vernon Seventhday Adventist Church building

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EXCELL expanded with full programs.

Thorne Library and Learning Resource Center constructed.

MVNC celebrates 30th Anniversary with record enrollment at 1,876.

Blue Ribbon Commission approved to conduct a University Study for the college.

MVNC celebrated largest commencement to date.

Groundbreaking for Prince Student Union.

MVNU surpassed 2,600 in enrollment.

MVNU celebrated 40th Anniversary and honored Pioneer Class.

Richard Schuster retired a er 30 years as librarian.

Fall enrollment exceeded 2,000 for all programs.

Henry W. Spaulding II, Ph.D., named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer.

Four-year presidential renewal vote passed for Henry W. Spaulding II, Ph.D.

MVNU celebrated 50th Anniversary.

School of Business received initial accreditation from the ACBSP.

Buchwald Plaza, an outdoor green space next to Hunter Hall, opened.

General Engineering undergraduate program with mechanical and electrical tracks launched.

Excell transitioned to new name — Adult and Graduate Studies.

Downtown fire threatened the Buchwald Center, but was kept at bay by local firefighters.

MVNU hosted PALCON, with nearly 350 pastors attending.

Construction began on Ariel Arena.

Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks approved for second presidential four-year term.

Birch Apartments renovated. Spruce Apartments built.

Facilities Services Storage constructed.

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Dr. Lora Donoho inducted into Cougar Wall of Fame as third inductee and first woman.

Celebrated 25th reunion of the Pioneer Class of 1970.

Physical Plant building was dedicated to Percy William Morrison, MVNC’s first superintendent of building and grounds.

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Indoor Hitting Facility (Athletics) constructed.

Redwood Hall constructed.

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Jennie K. Moore Center dedicated.

Dr. William Prince, MVNC’s fourth president, awarded president emeritus status.

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MVNC transitioned to Mount Vernon Nazarene University on July 31.

MVNU debuted new logo and “Life Changing” tagline.

EXCELL celebrated its 100th BBA group.

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Received approval from Ohio Board of Nursing for fouryear nursing degree.

WNZR celebrated 20 years.

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Mark and Denise Ramser donated a 105-year-old building in downtown Mount Vernon; local businesses and other leaders raised $2 million for renovations; Ariel Corporation provided the lead gi . The building, Buchwald Center, was named in recognition of Jim and Maureen Buchwald, parents of Karen Buchwald Wright.

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Esther Jetter Preschool achieved highest enrollment.

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Launched new Graduate and Professional Studies (formerly AGS).

MBA 4+1 announced for completion of a B.A. and MBA in five years.

Hunter Hall’s adjoining downtown building donated to MVNU.

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The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel opened.

Ramser Tennis Courts were dedicated, gi ed by Mark Ramser.

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Engineering building renovated and renamed on behalf of founding president Dr. Stephen W. Nease.

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Dr. Daniel J. Martin

Education: Southern Nazarene University, B.A.; University of Kansas School of Business, MBA; University of Kansas School of Law, J.D.; University of Kansas, Ed.D.; University of Pennsylvania, Ed.D.

Family: wife, Pam; sons, Jacob, Joshua.

Dr. Daniel J. Martin brought an academic vision to the table.

Martin initiated campus development that brought MVNU to downtown Mount Vernon. With the partnership of Dr. Karen Buchwald Wright, Hunter Hall and Schnormeier Gallery took shape to revitalize the area. In addition, Ariel Arena, a state-of-the-art athletic facility, was constructed.

Martin also accepted a $10 million gift; and oversaw a 10year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission; and the addition of several new academic programs.

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ON BEING A PRESIDENT: Dr. Daniel J. Martin

Ʉ Q: Why did you decide to come to MVNU? A: I grew up in the Church of the Nazarene and had served in Nazarene (higher) education at two different institutions. It's really because of God that I got into the process and as doors started to open it demonstrated to me that this is a place where I felt I could serve and make a difference.

I came to Mount Vernon with knowledge of the university in general, but without necessarily knowing a lot of people or the area. I found the community to be warm, gracious and welcoming, so it didn't take long to feel as if you belonged.

Q: Describe a bit of your legacy while you were president.

A: We restructured the university operationally and redesigned and reenergized the campus around the student academically, spiritually, and socially.

We focused our thoughts

and our efforts on how God calls us to live in this world beyond the campus. We also reinvigorated our Food For The Hungry efforts.

M2540 was a big part of that as we thought about international work, regional work, and local work caring for the least of these.

Strategic planning in the mission statement would be the other aspect that really falls in line with the conversations that we had in terms of our purpose and our role as Christians in this world and extending the love of Christ out into lives around us was a key part of what I tried to bring in terms of focus efforts and identity.

Q: You came after Dr. Fairbanks. This was a period of transition for campus. What was your relationship like with the students and the campus community?

A: I was there to serve the students and having a connection for me was vitally important to get to know and understand those that we are serving.

It’s part of the joy of the job – to know you are pouring yourself into this place and a lot of the work as the president doesn't intersect with the daily life of students. You have to be intentional to move out of that administrative space and move into a relational space. It provides a great affirmation and a great encouragement for your work when you begin to understand the hopes and dreams and the aspirations of the students that you’re serving, and how you are contributing to their lives and for the path that God has for them moving forward in the future.

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Q: MVNU has a large footprint in downtown Mount Vernon and that started while you were still president. What was the genesis of that expansion?

A: It really stems back from our founding. MVNU would not be there but for community leaders who saw an opportunity to bring a new educational presence to that city and believed that it would have the impact that has

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been evident in the life of the university throughout these many years. This was a new opportunity to find a different expression of that in a way in which we could enable the university’s mission to be enhanced and to provide opportunities in which it can flourish in different ways, as well as partner with the community to provide some growth and opportunity and life in the downtown area.

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One of my very first meetings on campus was with various community leaders to talk about the projects and the facilities that they had downtown, exploring ideas and possibilities and, trying to get an understanding of what could be; how could the university be involved?

Some key relationships developed out of that, between Mayor Mavis, Mark Ramser, Kim Rose, Ted Schnormeier, and certainly Karen Buchwald Wright as we began to think and explore about what could be.

It was a landscape and kind of a canvas in which we could dream and really facilitate growth and new life. Each project was iterative in terms of exploring the university’s needs, what would benefit the downtown community,

what would drive traffic, and at the same time it provided us an opportunity to participate in broader

I think there’s a real opportunity for the university to have that pioneering spirit – to

community conversations, such as Ariel-Foundation Park and to be a part of that re-envisioning process for that and other projects.

nd dream and to be bold and w to move forward in new nt ways, to remain efficient ng a and effective in delivering on Christ-centered education to a world that needs it.

Q: What are your hopes for s the next 50 years of MVNU? Mount Vernon graduates ga moving out and making ng difference and extending A: I hope MVNU keeps an impact in the world the mission front and with the love of Christ; I center — the institution’s think is something that I identity in Christ, to keep ges. would hope never changes. that core to infusing the ure I anticipate MVNU’s future academic experience and the student experience and with a great eagerness and great admiration. the direction and spiritual life of the university as core.

That would be certainly my primary hope.

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FROM LAKEHOLM TO MAIN STREET Sam Barone Executive Director, Community Foundation of Mount Vernon & Knox County

ǘ I recall that late August 2013 afternoon vividly, gazing down at South Main Street from the fourth-floor window of the FirstKnox National Bank boardroom. Karen Buchwald Wright, Kim Rose and I focused on the shuttered remains of a decaying 1970s-era Curtis Motor Hotel, a portion of it cordoned-off with yellow police line.

“What’s going to become of that mess on our Public Square?” Karen mused, to neither of us in particular. Then a moment later she turned to Kim Rose and wondered aloud, “Do you think MVNU would have any interest in operating a downtown hotel if we built it for them?"

By then accustomed to unconventional partnerships involving MVNU and Karen Buchwald Wright, her Ariel Corporation, and Ariel Foundation, attorney Rose, legal counsel to MVNU did not hesitate. “I will certainly find out,” he responded.

With characteristic vision and persistent commitment to Mount Vernon’s downtown renaissance, MVNU's senior leadership team, led by interim President Henry Spaulding, gave Kim Rose and Karen Buchwald Wright the answer they were hoping for. Thus was born the magnificent Mount Vernon Grand Hotel!

þȱȲ Six years earlier in 2007 then President Dan Martin, ably advised by former Director of Special Projects Denny Taylor, had embraced a vision to reshape the former Rudin’s Department store into a downtown campus housing MVNU’s Department of Art and Graphic Design and what became Schnormeier Art Gallery. And three years after that came the remake of the former Montgomery Ward store next door, providing a venue for the MVNU School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Karen Buchwald Wright had provided the financial leadership for both projects – Buchwald Center and Hunter Hall — to honor her parents, Jim and Maureen (Hunter) Buchwald, and their founding of Ariel Corporation.

the biggest claim to downtown real estate, with the new Stephen W. Nease Center slated to open late 2018.

Why has Karen Buchwald Wright embraced repeated opportunities to work with MVNU over the past decade? In her words, "From a funding and vision perspective, the University has been a wonderful collaborator.

Each and every downtown project has been well-conceived and invariably executed on time and on budget. Importantly, every project, has also been maintained impeccably, making this a long-term, sustainable repurposing of these important downtown landmarks."

Kim Rose, who has played an integral role in these and other Mount Vernon redevelopment initiatives said, “We were fortunate to have in the community three institutions of higher learning. It only made sense to consider these incredible community assets in our plans to revitalize a languishing central corridor of our city. We had colleges with leaders who possessed the vibrancy of youth While MVNU was not the first and were willing to think outside of the box, of Knox County’s three higher and we also had remarkable philanthropic education institutions to plant support. The idea worked.” its flag in Mount Vernon’s re-imagined central business district, it certainly has staked

Education: Trevecca Nazarene University, B.A.; Nazarene Theological Seminary, M.Div.; Florida State University, Ph.D.

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Henry W. Spaulding II, Ph.D.

Family: wife, Sharon; daughters, Shelly, Megan; son, Hank

Current MVNU President Henry W. Spaulding II, Ph.D., has strategically and prayerfully led the University into a new age of strong academics and an expanded presence in downtown Mount Vernon. Through the MVNU 2023 Strategic Plan, Spaulding has outlined several initiatives that are swiftly taking shape, with some already completed. The University added its Engineering department and Communication Sciences and Disorders major in 2014 and completed the Center for Student Success in the fall of 2015. The $2.5 million Title III grant has transformed the lower level of the Thorne Library/Learning Resource Center into a bustling hub for study and student-focused work. The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel opened in early 2016 in downtown Mount Vernon. Thanks to a gracious donation, the University’s Engineering program has moved to a renovated space in downtown Mount Vernon. MVNU also purchased, with donated funds, the former Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church building on Edgewood Road.

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PARTNER FOR LIFE . . .

FOR A PURPOSE Sharon Spaulding

Ʉ best thing of all is that we get to meet a wide variety of students.

and first lady of this amazing university in 2012. Our partnership continues to be fulfilling.

Henry and I met at a Nazarene Young People’s Society zone event October 4, 1968.

A week later Mount Vernon Nazarene College started classes for the first time. I was looking for a serious Christian to date and at that NYPS event, Henry dropped into my life. We became high school sweethearts. Four and a half years later we were married. We have been married now for 45 years, but our first anniversary is in October 1968. From that moment we have shared a wonderful life in ministry together. While we have pastored several churches, the bulk of our ministry has been in Nazarene higher education. We have served at Mount Vernon Nazarene University since 2009. We began serving as president

The life we share allows us to meet and occasionally mentor young people. God has blessed us with three children of our own, but our hearts are open to help shape the lives of precious women and men on campus. We have enjoyed having them in our home and out to local restaurants, and even an occasional ride in the Suburban. We love attending campus events and cheering for our teams. We have fun providing our Student Government Association Cabinet with special snacks.

Several years ago, we started a monthly “tweet.” We have done this at various times and locations around campus. The prize is $10 and some themed gift. We offer the gift by tweeting something like, “The first 10 MVNU students to find us at the Eternal Flame will receive a special gift.” It is a joy to see excited students running to our location. The

Another aspect of my work is to meet MVNU parents at the eight district assemblies. It is always a pleasure to make connections.

Technology like Twitter and Facebook have opened doors to MVNU students, parents, alumni, trustees, and friends in surprising ways. For example, I love to share pictures and campus events through Facebook. The joy of hosting Retiree Luncheons, decorating around campus, and providing our SGA Cabinet with unique snacks is also a special part of my work on campus. In addition, every year I select 30 or more students to receive several encouraging notes/gifts through campus mail. We have enjoyed hosting “Gatherings” in our home welcoming faculty and staff families for refreshments and fellowship.

Over the years, we have found many ways to impact students and sometimes faculty and staff with small gestures of love, for example providing popsicles to a group after a “tweet wish” from some students on a hot night in their dorm.

Policies across the University are not my responsibility. I do not make the big decisions.

Yet the many face-to-face conversations, hugs, and moments of grace fill my life. Henry and I have always been partners in ministry for a purpose. We love being a part of the MVNU family and pray daily for God’s guidance. It’s exciting to be a part of MVNU’s 50th celebration year, as Henry and I look at our own 50th year of the day we met, remembering the past and looking forward to the bright future. From where I stand, the beauty of MVNU will always be viewed one face at a time.

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ARIEL ARENA COMES TO LIFE Mount Vernon Nazarene College Athletics began in the gymnasiums of local schools, in parking lots and in the cornfields off of Martinsburg Road. When a $10 million gift was presented to MVNU, the same sense of spirit and “leadership giving” continued to bring MVNU and generous donor and friend Ariel Corporation together as Ariel Arena went from dream to reality.

“This is the culmination of a 15-year dream for MVNU. In order to offer a gymnasium commensurate with other colleges in our conference, we really needed to update our facilities,” said Denny Taylor, former Director of Special Projects.

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Funding for Ariel Arena was generously provided by Dr. Karen Buchwald Wright, President and CEO of Ariel Corporation, a leading energy industry manufacturer in Mount Vernon, and President of the Ariel Foundation. Wright’s consistent financial support and leadership giving toward MVNU development projects prompted the

××× Board of Trustees to unanimously vote to honor this partnership by naming the new structure Ariel Arena.

A groundbreaking ceremony in 2012 was followed by a grand opening at Homecoming 2013. Ariel Arena debuted with three full-sized athletic courts, a spacious lobby overlooking the arena, Foster Hall, state-of-theart Boesger Fitness Center, cardio fitness and weight rooms, additional classrooms, locker rooms, and offices.

“Every time I enter Ariel Arena I can’t help but thank Jesus for the privilege and joy of practicing and competing in it. I am very thankful to Ariel Corporation and MVNU for building such an outstanding facility,” said Paul Swanson, head coach, women’s volleyball.

Since that day in 2013, Ariel Arena has housed many orientations, championships, community debates, conferences, classes, practices, and more. From thrilling opening games with the men’s and women’s basketball teams to post-season nail biters, the campus and local community are just getting to know one of the newest buildings on campus.

“There is nothing like being able to compete in Ariel Arena. It is an honor being a Cougar and calling Ariel our home court,” said Amanda Short, head coach, women’s basketball.

"I am so thankful to be able to coach and teach in such a beautiful, facility,” said Jared Ronai, head coach, men’s basketball. “We cannot thank Ariel Corporation and other contributors enough for investing into the lives of y.” our students through this beautiful facility.”

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THE MOUNT VERNON GRAND HOTEL: FROM CURTIS INN TO THE GRAND ǘ

Since its grand opening in spring 2016, The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel has been a jewel on Public Square in downtown Mount Vernon and a proud Victorian boutique hotel owned and operated by MVNU. From corporate gatherings to tours of the picturesque suites, The Grand continues to capture the attention of guests from all over.

In the Beginning The longest operating hotel in Mount Vernon, the original Curtis House Hotel was built in 1876 by Henry B. Curtis, a lawyer, businessman, and architect. He also helped to start what is now known as First-Knox National Bank. The original 200-room hotel was one of the most significant structures in the downtown area.

“The Curtis Hotel was originally a Victorian building that was constructed in the late 1800s and then torn down and replaced with a different structure in the 1970s. Over the years, the building continued to fall into disrepair from continued lack of maintenance,” said Dr. Karen Buchwald Wright, CEO and President of Ariel Corporation, and President of The Ariel Foundation.

Donated to MVNU through the generosity of Wright and the Ariel Foundation, The Grand sits on the original footprint of the old, historic hotel, at the corner of Main Street and Public Square.

“Given the investment the Ariel Foundation and MVNU had already made in downtown and the prominent position the hotel held on the square, it seemed to be the necessary ingredient for our revitalized, repurposed downtown,” said Wright.

A Grand New Era The beautiful, five-story, classical structure features meeting space, a breakfast area, a parlor room, and a balcony overlooking the square. The hotel also includes a banquet room, workout facility, and a grand staircase leading up to the main lobby. With seven suites and 39 additional rooms, it provides state-of-the-art accommodations for MVNU and city guests alike.

The project is a testament to the strong and enduring relationship between MVNU and the community.

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COUGARS STILL ROARING After two decades of growth and development, the Cougars exploded onto the collegiate athletic scene with multiple championships and recognitions of outstanding coaching and student athletes’ accomplishments on and off the field. Looking ahead, the future of the Cougars shines as bright as its storied past as an athletic expansion debuts new programs and brings back some familiar ones.

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The addition of a state-of-the-art facility like Ariel Arena allows for the growth of athletics, wellness initiatives, and invites the community to experience the campus unlike ever before. In 2017, MVNU welcomed the return of the men’s and women’s tennis programs and the brand new Ramser Tennis Courts, generously gifted by donors and community members Mark and Denise Ramser.

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50th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS '18-'19 Ɍ OCTOBER

CELEBRATION 50th ANNIVERSARY of the First Day of Classes at MVNC October 12

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Handel’s Messiah

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MVNU Ʀơ Henry W. Spaulding II, Ph.D. ɋ

• I see a University that is grounded in the historic Christian faith. I hope that the University will be guided by a dynamic vision of living faith. My prayer is that our faculty will be saturated by a theological vision of the world that reaches every Fifty years ago, students, fac- discipline. Most of all, I envision a University that embodies ulty, and staff stood on the the character of Christ.

MVNC campus. What they saw was not very impressive – • Academic programs will reflect a more global perspecthe Lakeholm building, a few tive. Over the next 50 years, new technology and majors we barns, and some cornfields. have not even considered will be a part of our curriculum.

Yet with eyes of faith, they Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics will be believed that more would more prominent on campus. Yet we will still be teaching our follow. Today the campus is students about Plato, Shakespeare, Homer, and, most of all, valued at over $100 million. Jesus.

God has been good to us. The churches of the East Central • We will deliver our curriculum around the world through region have stood with us. technology yet to be developed. Students will attend class 24 Over 20,000 alumni testify to hours a day. Faculty will join us from around the globe bethe vitality of MVNU. We look coming a living testimony to the breadth and depth of God’s to the future with vision and kingdom. determination.

• We will be more diverse geographically and ethnically. We I believe deep in my soul will deliver classes in multiple languages – Spanish, Chinese, that God has good work to Russian, Arabic, Swahili, and Fula among others. MVNU will do at this time and this place model the rich diversity of the Church in all of our work. with us. By the grace of God, I have been entrusted with Mount Vernon Nazarene University will be a thriving place the joy of leading MVNU of faith and learning over the next 50 years. The University during this season. What do will be a vital part of the ongoing educational and evangeliswe envision for the future tic mission of God for the church. MVNU in 2068 will continof MVNU? I have asked this ue to be a life-changing force in the world. question many times. What will MVNU look like in 2068? Lord, may it be so!

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