Welcome Week at MNU
The Health and Life Sciences Career Expo—Pathways to Success is an opportunity for all students to learn about what a Health or Life Sciences career would entail. Employers representing companies who hire students from all health-related Department majors will be on campus to advertise their job openings—full and part time, their internship opportunities and to share what a career in health and life sciences looks like.
Register below.
Academic Majors for these Careers: Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Kinesiology, (Life Sciences)
| Where | 2041 Pioneer Blvd, Olathe KS 66062 Cunningham Center |
| When | Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 9 am to 1 pm (Set up from 8-8:45 am) |
| Why | Employers need employees and students need jobs and not just jobs, but careers in YOUR field |
| Cost | Registration is $100 – includes a 6ft table, 2 chairs, table cover if needed, and 2 lunch and snack tickets for our student café. Opportunity to meet students over lunch if further conversation is desired. (No electricity will be available for the Expo.) 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. |
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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.