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2009 MNU Foundation Golf Classic
“The Music Man” arriving this spring
Campus performers are preparing for a major music theatre
production of “The Music Man,” April 7-10, at the Bell Center.
MNU guest artist and theatre director Rhonda Carlson is
building on the momentum begun with “Fiddler On The Roof”
in spring 2009.
“I’m excited about the level of talent I’ve seen at MNU,” Carl-
son said. “We definitely have the talent to produce this show.”
Carlson brings national-level experience
to the MNU theatre department having
worked with the University of South-
ern Maine and the Boston Conserva-
tory. Carlson holds a master’s degree
in theater and has written plays,
Pictured with MNU sophomore and scholarship recipient Brandon Smith directed and composed music.
(center), a bible and theology major, are MNU head football coach
Jonathan Quinn and Anthony Davis, assistant football coach.
MNU Foundation profiled on GuideStar
More than $13,600 was raised for student scholarships benefitting the
Each year MNU provides updated information to the
R. Curtis Smith Founders Endowment and the John Stephens Memorial
Kansas City philanthropic community via a GuideStar, a non-
Scholarship Fund at the 2009 MNU
profit profile.
Foundation Golf Classic on Septem-
Upon the completion of the update process, the GuideStar
ber 28, at Shadow Glen Golf Club in
profile was reviewed by staff at the Greater Kansas City Com-
Olathe. Golfers enjoyed a continental
munity Foundation. The “Reviewed” icon displayed on the
breakfast, 18 holes of golf and lunch
profile there signals to potential donors that our financial, pro-
al fresco at the premier country club. The Golf Classic was sponsored by
gram, and management information is up to date and that MNU
more than 24 companies and individuals, including DEW Ad Specialties,
is committed to transparency and accountability.
Garmin, PepsiAmericas and Olathe Medical Center.
“In this challenging economy, donors are now, more than ever,
being more deliberate with their giving and rely on high-quality
information about nonprofit organizations,” says Vice President
for University Advancement Jason Drummond.
At General Assembly, MNU
The University’s fully reviewed profile is available at http://

gkccf.guidestar.org.
red & blue go green!
What were over 200 MNU alumni & friends doing in the
Brownback selects MNU for town hall
Orlando heat last June? Well, besides attending the 2009 Nazarene
General Assembly, they were eating, visiting and going green.
Among live palms, pineapples and tropical leaves alumni &
friends from around the world gathered for the weeklong activities.
MNU alumni enjoyed a tasty Sunday lunch – Florida style with
key lime pie, while MNU alums Zack and Aaron Harris, along with
friend Herschel Acosta, provided their own special musical vibe.
MNU’s Randy Beckum and Ron Jackson entertained with table-
side interviews and introductions. Instead of purchasing floral cen-
terpieces, alumni and friends arranged fresh fruit, donating it to a
local food pantry the following day. Guests received recycled green
shopping bags and notepads with MNU’s new branding images.
President Ed Robinson presented the story of the MNU branding
initiative, centered around the MNU “three Ps” – Pioneering Spirit,
The MNU campus was the host for a community event as U.S. Senator
Passion to Serve, and Purposeful Lives.
Sam Brownback (R – Kan.), held a Town Hall meeting at the Bell Center
For photos and more event information, go to www.mnu.edu/ on September 21. Approximately 150 constituents posed questions about
alumni. health care and other issues.
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