Welcome Week at MNU
The Business Career Expo is an opportunity for all students to explore what a career in business looks like. Employers from a variety of industries who hire students from MNU’s Business Department will be on campus to share information about their organizations, current job openings (full-time and part-time), and internship opportunities.
Enjoy the opportunity to network with students during lunch for continued conversations.
Register using the form below.
Academic Majors for these Careers: Accounting, Business Administration, Digital Communication, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Graphic Design, Leadership and Management, Business Psychology, Marketing, and Sports Management
| Where | 2041 Pioneer Blvd, Olathe KS 66062 Cunningham Center |
| When |  Wednesday, February 18, 2026  9:00–11:30 a.m. (Set up 8:00–8:45 a.m.)  Register by February 13. |
| Why | This event connects employers with motivated MNU students preparing for careers in business. It’s an excellent opportunity to:
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| Cost | Registration: $50
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| Sponsor | Contact Dr. Linda Alexander at lalexand@mnu.edu or 913-971-3529 if you have questions. |
The last date to register has passed.
PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale UniversityÂ
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale UniversityÂ
BS; Chemistry, Denison University
Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.
Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.