MVNU Alumni & Friends

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

New Philadelphia, OHIO Friends and Family,
MVNU Alumni & Friends Gathering

Join us for our latest gathering — a great time to reconnect, make new friends, and enjoy fellow MVNU alumni! I look forward to meeting you and sharing updates from MVNU.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 15
Time: 6 PM
Location: Gavin's Grill
110 S. Broadway St., New Philadelphia, OH 44663

We are excited to welcome you and your guests to this fun and relaxed event.
We will provide appetizers and giveaways! Meals and drinks will be on your own.
These are exciting days at MVNU! I will give you a forecast of the new school year just underway.
👉 Click here to RSVP by Sept. 13


Mike Cheek '82
Executive Director of Alumni and Major Gifts

MVNU Alumni Relations
[email protected]
1-800-367-9294 #3

08/19/2026

Heavenly Father, we lift up our entire school community and beyond—teachers, staff, students, and parents—asking for Your divine protection, strength, and wisdom as they navigate the academic year.
🙏For Teachers🙏Give them daily strength, boundless patience, and a deep love for their students. Renew their passion for education and bring joy to their classrooms. Protect them from burnout and give them peace in moments of stress.

🙏For School Staff🙏 Grant wisdom and clarity to administrators, nurses, custodians, and support personnel. Provide for their daily needs and let Your favor rest upon their hard work. Help them create safe, welcoming, and orderly environments for everyone.

🙏For Students🙏 Fill their minds with a eager spirit of learning, curiosity, and growth. Guard their hearts against anxiety, peer pressure, and discouragement. Keep them safe in the classroom, on the playground, and on their way to and from school.

🙏For Parents🙏 Equip families with patience, grace, and an abundance of unconditional love. Help parents stay connected and tuned in to the needs and changes in their children. Grant peace to mothers and fathers as they release their children into the care of others each day. In Your holy name, we pray. Amen.

We are praying many prayers for each and everyone one of you!! MVNU Alumni Relations team, Mike Cheek, Heather Hoag, and Diana Tocheff

If you have a specific school or personal situation you would like lifted up, or if you'd like a prayer focused on a particular grade level or challenge, please let us know. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=95h_w-lHFkuZ6haQhbX_kdUq4j2kK3ZMnPFxE1m5C6JUMUY3SUpLTkdZMUtPSUVCQ1JWRERCNUxLVS4u

08/14/2026

TODAY!!!!!!!!! Come and cheer MVNU baseball coach, Keith Veale throw the first pitch!! ⚾️

⚾️Columbus Clippers Alumni Night⚾️
Mark your calendar to join us on Friday, August 14 for the 7:05 pm Columbus Clippers baseball game at Huntington Park!
It will be MVNU Alumni Night and 's Baseball Coach, Keith Veale, will throw the first pitch.
🩵💚Visit the Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) table located near the Donato's Dugout for your gift to meet staff from YOUR MVNU Alumni Relations team, Mike Cheek, Heather Hoag and Diana Tocheff!🩵💚
Tickets start at $9.
Other discounted MVNU games throughout the summer include:
• Aug. 14
• Aug. 21
• Sept. 5
• Sept. 18 (MVNU Collegians singing National Anthem)
Purchase Your Tickets
MVNU Alumni Relations
[email protected]
1-800-367-9294 #3

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

THE DEN.......Remember when? It's making a COMEBACK! Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) and Pioneer Catering are excited to announce that the food area formerly known as “The 586” will officially return to its original name, “The Den,” effective immediately.
We are excited to bring back this familiar and well-loved name, and even more excited about the specialty items, updates, and enhancements that have been widely requested by our campus community. Only a couple more weeks until we are together to enjoy this great space!

08/05/2026

⚾️Columbus Clippers Alumni Night⚾️
Mark your calendar to join us on Friday, August 14 for the 7:05 pm Columbus Clippers baseball game at Huntington Park!
It will be MVNU Alumni Night and 's Baseball Coach, Keith Veale, will throw the first pitch.
🩵💚Visit the Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) table located near the Donato's Dugout for your gift to meet staff from YOUR MVNU Alumni Relations team, Mike Cheek, Heather Hoag and Diana Tocheff!🩵💚
Tickets start at $9.
Other discounted MVNU games throughout the summer include:
• Aug. 14
• Aug. 21
• Sept. 5
• Sept. 18 (MVNU Collegians singing National Anthem)
Purchase Your Tickets
MVNU Alumni Relations
[email protected]
1-800-367-9294 #3

07/11/2026

ATTENTION MVNU Alumni & Friends in the Mount Vernon, OH area!
Join us, MVNU Alumni team, Mike Cheek, Heather Hogg, and Diana Tocheff, for our latest gathering — a great time to reconnect, make new friends, and enjoy fellow MVNU alumni! We look forward to meeting you!
Date: Sunday, Aug. 9
Time: 4-6 PM
Location: Memorial Park
108 Mount Vernon Avenue Ext., Mount Vernon, OH
https://www.knoxdd.com/harmony-playground
We are excited to welcome you and your family to this fun and relaxed event. This is for ALL age groups!
Our group will have a reserved shelter and will provide a light meal.
Memorial Park offers an inclusive playground for families to enjoy. It is also close to the Kokosing Gap Bike Trail, pickleball courts, and offers green space for relaxing or playing.
Please RSVP by August 6 by emailing us at:
[email protected]

In case of inclement weather, please check our MVNU Alumni & Friends page for updates.

Mike Cheek '82
Executive Director of Alumni and Major Gifts
MVNU Alumni Relations
[email protected]
1-800-367-9294 #3