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PRESS RELEASE -- May 7, 2008
Annual awards convocation honors ahievement at MVNU
 MOUNT VERNON, Ohio -- MVNU's annual Awards Convocation was held Wednesday, May 7, in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium.
This is a special event that honors students, faculty and staff who have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of excellence in learning and service throughout the academic year.
Complete list of award winners (pdf)
Service Above Self Awards - Jacob Bush and Julianne Meinecke
Each year, one male and one female student receive the honor of being given the Service Above Self Award. Students are selected based on academic excellence, campus involvement, off-campus activities, and service to others.
Read comments on about the students (pdf). Coming Soon!
President's Award for Excellence in Teaching - Jim Harriman and Jan Hendrickx
Every year, a faculty member of Mount Vernon Nazarene University is awarded this honor. Three faculty members are chosen by the Student Government Association, who are then reviewed and chosen by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President. The recipient of this award demonstrates a Christ-centered teaching style, passion for his/her area of study, rapport with the students and an excitement and love for teaching.
Read presentation regarding faculty in its entirety (pdf).
Staff Member of the Year - Gina Blanchard
The staff and students of MVNU nominate other staff members whom they feel have an outstanding work ethic, contribute greatly to the campus, interact with and positively influence MVNU students, and exemplify a Christ-like attitude in all they do. The entire staff then votes on the nominees. This year's recipient is Gina Blanchard, manager of the Cougar Corner bookstore.
Read comments on Gina Blanchard (pdf).
For more information regarding MVNU, visit www.mvnu.edu or call (740) 392-6868, ext. 4341.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students and working adults. U.S. News & World Report ranks MVNU in the top 50 Best in the Midwest (Bachelor’s-Comprehensive) institutions for the fourth year in a row. With a 400-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and eight additional satellite Adult and Graduate Studies campuses throughout the state, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education to more than 2,670 students from 27 states and six countries/U.S. territories.
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