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2021 President’s Honors Gala Virtual Experience April 16

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Joseph Kim

Like so many events this year, President’s Honors 2021 will look different due to COVID-19. The entire event will be virtual from MNU’s campus April 16, 2021, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. MNU’s premier fundraising event to benefit scholarships will also be free.

Viewers can register at https://connect.mnu.edu/pages/presidents-honors-2021, to enjoy the gala which includes mobile auctions, performances by MNU’s choirs and band, and celebrations of generosity.

Since its inception, President’s Honors has raised more than $4.7 million for student scholarships.

Additionally, the silent auction will be extended and begins April 12, concluding April 16. Exciting travel packages, experiences and themed collections will be up for bidding. The President’s Scholarship Challenge will be an important component of this year’s event. On average, it has raised more than $100,000 in each of the past five events. The popular challenge matches donor gifts for scholarships dollar for dollar.

President’s Honors was created in 2012 as a celebration. This year, the event will focus on the impact of significant moments experienced by MNU students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, and will honor God for His provision throughout the pandemic. These moments are the best examples of how people and organizations have emerged even stronger because of this unprecedented situation.

Sponsors for President’s Honors 2021 include Olathe Medical Center, D. Ray and Elaine Cook Family Foundation and many local individuals and organizations. Sponsorships are still available at several levels.

Visit www.mnu.edu/presidents-honors to learn about sponsorships and for more event information.

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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