[ campus news ] [ campus news ]
MNU MNU
Professors take lead in national events
4th Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast
Dr. Sondra Cave, director of the Center for Professional Excel-
lence, gave the keynote address at the Alice Manicur Sympo- The 4th annual Martin Luther
sium, in Tampa Fla., recently. The Symposium was sponsored King, Jr. Community Prayer
by NASPA -Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
Breakfast was Jan. 18 in Bell
Those in attendance were women from higher education who
Cultural Events Center. The
aspire to be senior student affairs officers.
theme, “Quality Education for
All – Reaching the Dream,”
Cave, who travels extensively for MNU and The Gallup
featured Dr. J. William Coving-
Organization conducting strengths training with the Clifton
ton, superintendent of schools,
StrengthsFinder, also recently provided strengths training for the
for the Kansas City, Mo., School
Global Missions Personnel leadership team at the Church of the
District, as speaker. The “Living
Nazarene Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kan.
Legacy” Award was presented
Dr. Mary Jane Wilder-Hardee, professor of music, repre- to Dr. Anthony Moore (’85 ), now
sented MNU at the Central Region of the National Association executive director of elementary
of Teachers of Singing Students auditions at Augustana College
Dr. Anthony Moore, left, received the
schools and early childhood
in Rock Island, Ill., November 6-7. Students Carrie Conant and
“Living Legacy Award” for 2010.
education for the Kansas City,
Ashley Hobson and alumna Yona Schroeder, pianist, competed.
Mo., School District.
Wilder-Hardee served as the auditions coordinator for around
Previously, Moore was with MNU as a faculty member and assistant
500 students from 60 schools competing in 16 divisions.
to the president for diversity and cultural competency.
Todd Hiestand, J.D., assistant professor of criminal justice,
and coauthor Jesse Weins of Dakota Wesleyan will publish
SERVEteams for 2010
“Sexting, Statutes and Saved by the Bell: Introducing a Lesser
Juvenile Charge with an ‘Aggravating Factors’ Framework,” in
ready to represent MNU
the upcoming Tennessee Law Review. The Daily Republic, in Mitch-
ell, S.D., has a link to their story at: www.mitchellrepublic.com/
The members of MNU’s 2010 SERVEteams have been selected
event/article/id/40633.
and travel plans are underway. The SERVEteams minister and
Earl Bland, Psy.D., professor of psychology, published the represent MNU at youth camps, district assemblies, local
article, “The divided self: Courage and grace as agents of worship services and special events.
change,” in the latest Journal of Psychology and Christianity.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to represent the MNU in this
capacity,” says Rob Santel, senior, ministry major. “I’m also
gaining insight and experience. It’s a wonderful opportunity to
Beautification due to donor generosity serve and bring encouragement to our churches.”
The Anthem vocal ensemble serves in traditional ministry
settings, performing a cappella and with recorded orchestra-
tion. This year’s Anthem members are Amanda Wilson, Becky
Wieczorek and Erin Niles, as well as Rob Santel, who will work
with regional leaders to arrange details of each event.
The SERVEteam band travels with a focus on youth camps
and activities. The band features Brandon Cluff (vocals and
guitar), Erica Drege (vocals and keyboard), Harrison Wheeler
(bass), Kailene Cloud (guitar) and Marshall Cloud (drums).
Josh Dampf and Natalie Eick will work closely with admis-
sions to represent the University to students, and will serve as
counselors during youth camps on many districts.
Both groups will continue to serve one weekend a month
MNU has been the recipient of many special gifts recently, according to
throughout the 2010-2011 academic year.
Jason Drummond, vice president for university advancement.
“One of the most visible gifts has improved the look of the flag pole
“This is what the MNU Experience is all about,” Santel says,
area on the Circle. Our thanks to the alums who saw an opportunity for
“developing a passion to serve.”
service and designed and paid for this wonderful campus improvement,”
Other SERVEteams operating during the school year include
he said. Students Anna Bachtel, Barrett Alexander, Maresa West and
another band, drama troupe, sports camp team, teach team and
Amber Rhoades enjoy the new landscaping.
students who travel to preach in churches where needed.
10 | Accent magazine | Spring 2010
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20