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An Evening at the Southmoreland
February 8-9, 2013 - Enjoy an elegant evening on the Country Club Plaza with MNU President David & Donna Spittal at Southmoreland Bed & Breakfast. This gathering includes lodging, dinner and dessert for two on Friday, plus breakfast for two on Saturday. Tickets cost $225 per room.
This event is limited to 13 couples, so call (913) 971-3275 or email alumni@mnu.edu now to make your reservation. For more information, please visit www.mnu.edu/alumni-events/southmoreland.
Southmoreland Bed & Breakfast
116 East 46th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
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Great Wolf Lodge
 When: Friday, January 25 to Saturday, January 26, 2013
Location:
Great Wolf Lodge
10401 Cabela Drive
Kansas City, KS 66111
Pricing:
$175 per room by Jan. 7, 2013, for a family of 6 or less.
$195 per room after Jan. 7, 2013 (if space is available).
Includes overnight lodging and 6 water park passes for Friday and Saturday. Includes all fees and taxes. $50 non-refundable registration due to reserve your spot by January 7, 2013.
Meals:
Drop in pizza buffet with drinks for your entire family in the hospitality suite Friday night (included). All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on Saturday morning for $9 per person if prepaid by Jan. 7, 2013, or $12 at the door (optional).
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Pioneer Adventures
 MNU Alumni Relations invites you to join fellow alumni for an adventure of a lifetime. Pioneer Adventures features a variety of trips each year. There is something for everyone! Each trip option for the 2013-2014 season is listed below, with additional trips to follow. For more information, go to www.pioneeradventures.org.
Branson, Missouri - April 26-28, 2013
Hosted by:
Ron & Karen McClellan
Barth & Kathy Smith
Now open for registration at www.pioneeradventures.org or by contacting the Alumni Office at 913-971-3275 or alumni@mnu.edu.
Biblical Tour of Israel - May 22-31, 2013
Hosted by:
Randy Cloud, Jim Edlin & Larry Fine
For more information about the trip or to sign up, click here to download the brochure.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Colorado - August 1-3, 2013
Hosted by:
Greg & Peggy Hephner
Kevin & Shawna Garber
Caribbean Cruise - January 3-9, 2014
Hosted by:
MNU President David & Donna Spittal
Brian & Elizabeth Diddle
Scottsdale, Arizona - Spring 2014
Hosted by:
Chuck & Kathy Nunamaker
Rocky & Jo Lamar
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Young Alumni Ski Trip -
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
When: Friday, January 18 - Monday, January 21, 2013
DISCOUNT 3 DAY: 3 Day Lodging w/ Ski Rental - $367
3 Day Lodging w/ Board Rental - $399
3 Day Lodging, No Equip - $314
$100 deposit due: December 14, 2012
Balance Due: January 4, 2013
Limited number of discounted tickets available
STANDARD 3 DAY: 3 Day Lodging w/ Ski Rental - $467 3 Day Lodging w/ Board Rental - $499 3 Day Lodging, No Equip - $414
$100 deposit required Balance Due: January 14, 2013
2 DAY OPTION 2 Day Lodging w/ Ski Rental - $350 2 Day Lodging w/ Board Rental - $371 2 Day Lodging, No Equip - $314 $100 deposit required
Balance Due: January 14, 2013
Place your $100 deposit online at Lunch, dinner, and transportation cost is on your own. Limited to the first 20 people to register.
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Concession Volunteers Needed
Alumni concessions at MNU needs you! Volunteering through concessions is great for your entire family or just you. You receive free admission to the game, a complimentary beverage and entree of your choice and a complimentary ticket to another home game. Concessions opportunities include men's and women's basketball games and other sports. To view the available games, go here. We hope you will volunteer today!
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MNU Tuesdays
 Tuesday, February 12 - MNU Tuesdays provides opportunities for Alumni and Friends of the University to network and learn over lunch. The February luncheon is titled "Entrepreneurship: The Hope for a Recovering Economy" and features a panel of entrepreneurs:
Alana Muller - President of Kauffman Fast Trac
Mike Asselta ('89) - Businessman and Entrepreneur
Katie Weiford - Owner of Kookiedoodle Crafts
The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. in the Bell Center lobby and will punctually end at 12:45 p.m. The cost is $13.00 and may be paid at the door by cash, check, or credit card or by following the link below.
Seating is limited, so call (913) 971-3275 or email alumni@mnu.edu now to make your reservation today! You can also register online at www.mnu.edu/mnu-tuesdays.
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Could you be an Entrepreneur?
The MNU School of Business announces the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. MNU has partnered with the Kauffman Foundation and beginning on January 17, 2013, the School of Business will offer a ten-week (non-credit) course entitled NewVenture.
NewVenture is designed specifically for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development. NewVenture not only helps you uncover the answers, it also helps you determine the questions to ask. Save time and money by testing the feasibility of your business concept before you launch. Form relationships and network with people who can prove to you that starting or growing your own business doesn't mean going it alone. It's your business, your dream (www.yourbiz.pro).
Could you be an Entrepreneur? To find out, click here!
For more information, contact Dr. Graydon Dawson at rgdawson@mnu.edu or access the following link: http://mnu.affiliate.fasttrac.org
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Alumni Night at MNU Basketball
 February 23, 2013 - Attend the MNU basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 23, for free! The women's game starts at 2:00 p.m. and the men's game begins at 4:00 p.m. MNU will reveal our new mascot at halftime of the men's game and there will be a special Senior Day presentation between games. Alumni are also invited to a special reception between games in the Allega Room. To get into the game free, please click here, print off the flyer and bring it with you to the game.
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Homecoming 2012 Recap  If you enjoyed Homecoming 2012 and would like to relive the great memories, or missed homecoming and would like to see what happened, check out www.mnu.edu/homecoming and look at the Homecoming 2012 Recap! Look through the photo gallery, watch one of the videos or read about some of the events that took place. Also, save the date for Homecoming 2013 on your calendar: October 11-13, 2013!
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2012/2013 Choir Season
 Don't miss this upcoming choir performance:
Great Choral Masterworks: Spirituals and Great Hymns
Symphonic Choir presents spirituals and inspirational hymns of faith. The concert begins at 3:30 p.m. on March 10, 2013, at Bell Cultural Events Center.
For more information about this event, go to www.mnu.edu/bellcenter. Click here to view more information about other upcoming choir presentations.
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General Assembly 2013
 Are you planning to attend General Assembly in Indianapolis in Summer 2013? If so, be sure to attend the MNU Alumni Luncheon! The luncheon will take place Sunday, June 23, 2012, after the morning service  at the Indianapolis Convention Center, Westin Ballroom 1-2-3. You will hear from Dr. David J. Spittal, President of MNU, the Collegiate Quartet and more! Additional information will be available online soon!
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Alumni News Briefs
Congratulations to the following alumni:
Melinda Ablard Smith ('90) - Published in KC Parent. Her article, "Parenting By Personality," features another MNU alum, Susan Crook (MHR 95). Click here to read the article.
Todd Laytham ('89) - Accepted a position as Administrator with Carondelet Orthopaedic Surgeons, PA.
Rev. Stan Archie (MET '07) - Elected President of the Missouri State Board of Education. The State Board is made up of eight members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate.
Dyane Smokorowski (MET '07) - Named the 2013 Kansas Teacher of the Year.
Alyssa Chisam ('12) - Named Girls Basketball Coach for the C-team at Osawatomie High School.
Rachelle Kilgore ('07) - Received the Educator Excellence Award from the Olathe Education Foundation. Matt Schwenk ('01) - Recognized by the A Day Made Better program, which tries to ease the financial burden of teachers who spend money for some classroom supplies. Stephen Netherton ('09) - Won the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's Tournament of Champions. He was also recognized as the Best Advocate in the Final Round. Stephen is currently in his 3rd year of law school at Baylor. Steve Cecil ('81) - Elected to serve as the Senior Pastor at Westside Church of the Nazarene in Decatur, IL. If you have any Alumni-related news announcements, or would like to share with us regarding a recent birth or marriage, please let us know by clicking here. We would love to share your information in this newsletter and in Accent magazine!
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Accent Online
 If you would like to receive MNU's Accent magazine, either online or by e-mail, please visit www.mnu.edu/accent and subscribe! Accent features news stories affecting MNU and its alumni, including fascinating interviews, alumni news updates, and information about upcoming events. You can also check out the additional content that didn't make the printed edition.
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MNU/Alumni Blogs
OhBehave is the outreach blog of the MNU Behavioral Sciences Department. Check out the blog here. Phil White ('04), author and guest lecturer at MNU. You can read Phil's musings at The Huffington Post here and follow him on Twitter.
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Office of Alumni Relations
MidAmerica Nazarene University Pioneering Spirit | Passion to Serve | Purposeful Life
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