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Student Life Session New Student Orientation
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Residence Life Text Questions to:
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Zachary Sherman Resident Director
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Commitment to community
Mission of ResLife Commitment to community Affirmations We love God. We respect others. We believe in personal responsibility Mission: Residence Life exists to support and contribute to the mission of the University by fostering a safe and engaging livinglearning environment in which students are welcomed into a community that cultivates holistic growth through the development of connectedness, responsibility, inclusivity, self-awareness, and missional living.
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Commitment to community
Mission of ResLife Commitment to community As a Christian liberal arts university, rooted in the historic traditions and beliefs of the Church of the Nazarene, we are committed to: Honesty Integrity Purity Compassion Holiness Mission: Residence Life exists to support and contribute to the mission of the University by fostering a safe and engaging livinglearning environment in which students are welcomed into a community that cultivates holistic growth through the development of connectedness, responsibility, inclusivity, self-awareness, and missional living.
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ResLife Team PROFESSIONAL STAFF: STUDENT STAFF:
Jacob Booher: Oakwood Hall Rachel Dundar: Galloway Hall Maggie Figueroa: Pioneer Hall Joshua Kusch: Director of Residence Life STUDENT STAFF: One RA per floor One Student Mentor (SM) per floor
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Resident Assistants and Student Mentors
Purpose for RA’s and SM’s Duty Hours: 8:00-Midnight on Weekdays and Sunday 9:15-1:15 pm on Fridays and Saturdays
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What Is Residential Life Like?
Three week window Sunday, September 22 Quiet hours Visitation policy Awesome Events Belonging Please, read the what to bring/not to bring word.doc that is attached on Moodle. Also, we recommend that you read the Student Handbook.
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Accessibility Services
For accessibility or IEP services, please contact the Coordinator of Accessibility Services, Deanna Shira-Tackett ext Please, read the what to bring/not to bring word.doc that is attached on Moodle. Also, we recommend that you read the Student Handbook.
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Campus Life Text Questions to:
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Director of Campus Life
Rochel Furniss Director of Campus Life
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Clubs 20+ clubs Sustainability/garden club, biking, sci-fi, math, business, ping-pong, creative writing
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Intramural Sports Sand & indoor volleyball, flag football, indoor soccer, ultimate Frisbee, and basketball
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Caf Info Dietary Needs info
Food Caf Info Dietary Needs info The second is New Student Institute. This is required of all new students.
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Campus Ministries Text Questions to:
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Rev. Stephanie Lobdell Rev. Kendra Lambert Rev. Catie Hayes
Campus Pastor Rev. Kendra Lambert Coordinator of Discipleship Ministries Rev. Catie Hayes Coordinator of Community & International Ministries
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Spiritual Life at MVNU
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Options To Choose From:
Corporate Worship (morning & evening) Small Groups CoSMO Service Learning Trips Wellness Program Mentoring Program (Sophomores-Seniors)
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Chapel Requirements ALL students are required to earn chapel attendance credits based on their academic status (36 credits for freshmen). Track your Chapel Attendance Online on the MVNU portal
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REMEMBER! Always carry your student ID card to chapel to be scanned at the end of the service for your attendance.
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CoSMO Community Service and Ministry Opportunities
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Belize eSwatini Knox County
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Service Learning Trips
Belize Guyana Germany Pacific Northwest Florida Texas Indianapolis eSwatini
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Justice Talk
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Intercultural Life Text Questions to:
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Director of Intercultural Life
Jim Singletary Director of Intercultural Life
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AIM Students American students of color, International students, and Missionary Kids Diversity Leadership Scholars Program Faculty Mentoring and Student Advocacy Program Mu Kappa (a national organization for Missionary Kids) Admissions recruitment collaborative of Latino and students of color and culture
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Campus Events 10th Annual African American History Month
13th Annual Festival Latino 6th Annual International Fashion Show 17th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration Breakfast 8th Annual Soul Festival 10th Annual Women's History Month Alliance for Black Student Leadership 3rd Annual “More About Me” Presentation
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Campus Events
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Student Government Association (SGA)
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Student Body President
Mike Mohnasky Student Body President
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Other Awesome Services
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Student Success 1-on-1 Tutoring Group Supplemental Instruction
Academic Peer Mentors Accessibility Services
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Next Steps Text Questions to:
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Books Buy them! Go to MVNU.EDU
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Books
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Books
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Register Your Vehicle What you need to know: Portal.mvnu.edu
Community Links Campus Safety Registration in Aug. No charge $$$ for vehicles.
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FERPA What you need to know: Password protected
may be shared with guardians, if you choose. What information is protected Academic information, Billing statements, Chapel attendance, Financial information, Housing information.
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To complete the form: forms.mvnu.edu/FERPA
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Move-in Day!!! Thursday, August 29
What’s Next? Move-in Day!!! Thursday, August 29 New Student Institute August September 1 And get two important days on your calendar. The first is Move In Day.
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