Connections Fair 2025

Welcome Week at MNU

Connections Fair

The Connections Fair is part of Welcome Week at MNU. New and returning students attend to connect with campus groups, churches, community organizations, and career opportunities.

Click the button to register your campus club, business, church, and organization.

Where	2041 E Pioneer Blvd, Olathe KS 66062 This outside event will be held on MNU’s Campus Mall.
When	Thursday, August 21, 5:30 – 7:00 PM [Setup at 5:00 PM]–register by August 18th.
Why	The Fair is a great place to share information about your organization, offer samples of products, and advertise employment and internship opportunities.
Cost	Registration is free but required for businesses, churches, campus clubs, and organizations. [includes one 8-foot table and two chairs]. Optional Items: $40 for tent rental (limited number available) $20 for electrical connection Once we receive your registration, we will send a confirmation email with additional details. If you have questions regarding registration or payment, contact the Career & Workforce Development office at 913.971.3292 or gkmurray@mnu.edu.
Sponsor	To be an event sponsor, please bring a prize valued at $25. We encourage you to bring branded items representing your organization. Students who attend and complete a “Connections Card” will have a chance to win a prize following the Connections Fair.

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Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University
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.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences partnership program:

Students spend 3 years at MNU and 4 years at KCU
Requirement for Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is waived
Students graduate with a degree from both institutions (B.S. from MNU and D.O. from KCU)
The Program is available at both Kansas City and Joplin campuses

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
Have a minimum ACT score of 28
Participate in community service
Have a dedication to the field of osteopathic medicine
Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at KCU students must:

Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
Complete a minimum of 99 hours of course work at MNU
Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25
Maintain a science coursework GPA of 3.5
Participate in KCU-Com’s weeklong Summer Learning Enhancement Program
Complete the following course with a grade of “C” or higher at MNU:
- Biological Sciences 12 hours
- Chemistry 13 hours
- Biochemistry 3 hours
- Physics 8 hours
- English Composition 6 hours

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Rion Taylor at rgtaylor@mnu.ed

Connections Fair 2025