Presidential Inauguration

Presidential Inauguration Day

Tuesday, November 18 | 10 a.m.
College Church of the Nazarene | Main Worship Center

Welcome to a historic and joyous moment in the life of MidAmerica Nazarene University!

This special day marks an opportunity to celebrate our shared legacy, reflect on God’s faithfulness over the decades, and look forward with hope to the future under the leadership of Dr. Jon North as the 6th President of MNU.

The investiture ceremony will mark the official appointment of Dr. Jon North as MidAmerica Nazarene University’s 6th President.

Guest Information

Delegates

University Presidents/Representatives, Trustees, Faculty, Faculty Emeriti & Cabinet

Attire: Delegates are requested to provide their own academic regalia. Please secure personal items as there is no locked location provided.
Regalia/Robing: Check-in and robing will begin at 9:15 a.m. at Downhaus inside College Church of the Nazarene (signs posted).

Arrival and Parking

Location: The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the College Church of the Nazarene, Worship Center, 2020 E Sheridan St, Olathe, KS 66062.
Arrive Early: Parking and seating are first-come, first-served.
Parking:
- Handicapped Parking: Available just north of the Vanderpool awning entrance, and additional spots just east of the Garrett Entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please refer to map for detailed parking locations.
Shuttle Service: Cart drivers will monitor parking lots to deliver guests needing assistance to the entrances at no cost/tip charge.

Ceremony Etiquette/Attire

Cell Phones and Devices: Please silence or turn off all cell phones and personal electronic devices during the ceremony to ensure an enjoyable experience for all.
Attire: Business casual.

Accessibility Accommodations

Recommended Entry (no steps): Vanderpool entrance.
Accessible Seating:
- Handicapped/Wheelchair seating in Worship Center (available on a first-come, first-serve basis).
- Guests are welcome to bring their own wheelchairs and assistive devices, as the university cannot provide them. Ushers will assist as needed.
Service Animals:
- Only trained service animals or those in training are permitted. They must remain leashed or harnessed and rest in the seating area of their owner.
Alternate Seating: MNU reserves the right to assign seating in the lobby for streaming access.

Hotel Accommodations

MNU is pleased to offer reduced rates at several hotels in the Olathe area. Guests will be responsible for their room balance/additional lodging charges. Participating hotels offering rooms under MNU Inauguration Group Rate are listed below (room rates vary).

Rates are based on availability and all appropriate taxes and hotel fees. To guarantee a special rate, please book early and mention the “MidAmerica Nazarene University Inauguration” at the time the reservation is made.

To secure discount rate, rooms must be reserved by October 24.

Approx. 12 miles from College Church of the Nazarene

12440 Blue Valley Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66213

913-338-3600

Ask for “MNU Inauguration Rate”

Online Booking Link:

Book your group rate for MNU Presidential Inauguration

Cut-off Date for Booking: October 24, 2025

Approx. 5 miles from College Church of the Nazarene

10574 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061

Website: Four Points Olathe

Phone: 913-438-6666

Ask for “MNU Inauguration Rate”

Cut-off Date for Booking: October 24, 2025

Approx. 6 miles from College Church of the Nazarene

10360 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061

Website: Holiday Inn Express Olathe West

Phone: 913-541-9999

Ask for “MNU Inauguration Rate”

Cut-off Date for Booking: October 24, 2025

Additional Campus and Guest Services

Maps

Security & Emergency Services

MNU Campus Security will be on site during the event.

Lost & Found

Located at the Information Booth in Vanderpool Lobby until noon.
Items not reclaimed during the event will be forwarded to the MNU Campus Lost and Found in the Student Development Office (Cunningham Center, MNU Campus). Contact the Student Development Office at (913) 971-3297 for assistance.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to Inauguration@mnu.edu

Dr. David Spittal

President

EdD; Educational Administration (Higher Education/Public Relations), Ball State University
MSE; Music, Ball State University
BS; Music & Art Education, Ball State University

Dr. David Spittal has been the president of MidAmerica Nazarene University since 2012. Under his leadership, the university is striving to reach the next level of God-honoring excellence.

Prior to coming to MNU, Dr. Spittal served as president of Southern Wesleyan University in Central, S.C., from 1994 to 2011. During his 17-year tenure, the university experienced historic growth and expanded to five campuses and learning centers. His work led SWU to strengthen and build relationships with the local and regional community.

An influential member of the local community, Dr. Spittal serves on various councils and boards including the Council of Advisors of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trustees for the Kansas Independent College Association and Kansas Independent College Fund. He is a member of the USA/Canada Council of Education of the Church of the Nazarene.

He and his wife Donna have two grown sons and six grandchildren.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Cleveland University-Kansas City Cooperative Program:

Accelerated pathway to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
Acceptance into Cleveland for all students who complete appropriate coursework at MNU with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Specialized advisor for students of MNU who intends to pursue professional study at Cleveland.

To qualify for program entry at MNU students must:

Desire to pursue a career in Chiropractic Medicine
Major in Kinesiology

To qualify for program entry at Cleveland students must:

Complete an application to Cleveland 6 months in advance of desired entrance date.
Complete a minimum of 99 hours of an undergraduate degree at MNU.
Maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
Complete all coursework as outlined in the agreement between MNU and Cleveland.

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@mnu.edu

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program:

Preference points on application into a highly competitive program.
Mission alignment between Southwest Baptist University and MNU.

To qualify for the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program students must:

Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
Complete the GRE
Complete the PT application through PTCAS
Provide documentation of 40 hours observation in physical therapy.
Complete selected prerequisite courses with a minimum of “C” and a 3.25 prerequisite GPA.

Your adviser will work with you to ensure that you take the required prerequisite courses to qualify for this program.

For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@mnu.edu

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science cooperative program:

3+2 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 2 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU and a bachelor’s degree from MNU, or
3+3 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 3 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU, a bachelor’s degree from MNU, plus a master’s in engineering from WashU.
Combines the best of MNU with the strength of a top engineering school
Students participating in the 3+3 options receive a 50-60% tuition discount at WashU
GRE is not required for admission

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
Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better in science and mathematics courses
Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at WashU students must:

Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of transferable college credit
Complete the following courses:
- Chemistry: one semester of general chemistry with lab
- Computer Programming: One course or certified proficiency in a high-level language
- English Composition: One course or certified proficiency
- Humanities and Social Sciences: At least 15 hours (see WashU website for specific prerequisites)
- Mathematics: See WashU website for specific prerequisites
- Physics: One year calculus-based physics with lab
See WashU website for department-specific prerequisites

To learn more about program offerings at MNU and degree specific prerequisites, visit engineering.wustl.edu/dualdegree

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Craig Masters at cmasters@mnu.edu

Give Online

To make a one-time or recurring gift, please use our secure online form.

Recurring gifts are processed on the 10th or 25th of each month. You may modify a recurring gift at any time by calling our office.

Give Crypto

Why Do We Accept Cryptocurrency Donations?

MidAmerica Nazarene University Foundation recognizes the growing significance of cryptocurrency in today’s economy. Donors may find it beneficial to make cryptocurrency contributions and should consult their tax advisor regarding how these donations may fit into their tax strategy.

Why Donate Cryptocurrency?

For donors in the United States, the IRS has classified cryptocurrency as a form of property. This means that when you donate Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, such as the MNU Foundation, you may be required to pay capital gains tax on donated cryptocurrency and still be able to claim a deduction for your gift. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.

MidAmerica Nazarene University Foundation Gift Acceptance Requirements

In accordance with the MNU Foundation Gift Acceptance Policy, all contributions of cryptocurrency are immediately converted to cash upon receipt and cannot be refunded for any reason. While we are happy to honor requests for public anonymity, donors must identify themselves when making a cryptocurrency charitable contribution.

For more information, contact Associate Vice President Christa Jenkins at ccjenkins@mnu.edu or 913.971.3607.

Make your gift through our cryptocurrency partner.

Give Securities

To transfer securities to the MNU Foundation electronically via the Depository Trust Company (DTC), please provide the following information to your broker:

Charles Schwab

DTC #: 0164
Account Holder: MidAmerica Nazarene University Foundation
Account Number: 4867-1893

It is our desire to appropriately acknowledge the generosity of our donors in a timely and accurate manner. To assist with the identification of your gift, please ask your broker to include your name and address in the DTC transfer instructions. In addition, please notify our Associate Vice President, Christa Jenkins, of your gift and intended designation via email at ccjenkins@mnu.edu or by phone at 913.971.3607.

As soon as a securities gift is received and matched to a donor, the MNU Foundation will send an acknowledgment letter stating the nature of the gift, the gift valuation date, and the gift valuation amount.

Give by Mail

Checks should be made payable to MNU Foundation and the designation should be included in the memo line. Mail to University Advancement, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe, KS 66062.

Employer Matching

Many companies and corporate foundations encourage their employees’ philanthropic efforts by matching their contributions to non-profit organizations such as MidAmerica Nazarene University. Some companies will even match the donations made by retirees and/or spouses, gifts of volunteering, or offer payroll deduction. In most cases, MidAmerica receives dollar-for-dollar matches. But in some cases, the company’s match doubles or triples the employee’s gift. Use the search bar below to see if your gift is eligible for employer matching!

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