Trevecca to receive $2-million gift for Business School building

Nashville-Dan Boone, president of Trevecca Nazarene University, announced that Trevecca has been notified that it will receive a gift of $2 million to be used for the current renovation/construction project that will result in a new home for the Trevecca School of Business. Boone made the announcement on Saturday, September 23, at a luncheon meeting of the President's Club, an organization of persons who are major donors to the university.

In his announcement of the gift, Boone said, "This gift is really the outcome of ministry-one person's ministry to another person. It comes to Trevecca with gratitude from parents who saw courage and faith rise in their son. The university is grateful to these parents for their unselfish gift, one that will enable Trevecca to serve the next generation of business students."

This gift is among the first major gifts to the School of Business project, a $5.5-million renovation and construction project that will provide Trevecca with a new home for the School of Business and a convocation center. When a Trevecca-owned commercial building on the edge of campus became vacant, the university recognized potential in renovating this building as a way for it to acquire much-needed classroom space. During the planning process, the decision was made to add more space to the building, resulting in a building that will have 38,500 square feet, the largest footprint of any building on campus.

The convocation center will give Trevecca a new facility to hold events for larger groups. It will seat 1,200 persons in a concert setting or 650 round tables for a banquet. This new facility will also be available for outside groups to rent. In addition to the convocation center, the building will include 9 high-tech classrooms, 15 faculty offices, a computer lab, a student lounge and snack shop, office space for support staff, and space for equipment. The building is scheduled for completion in January of 2007, in time for use during the spring semester.

The announcement on Saturday gave an immediate boost to the university's campaign to fund the project. Harold McCue, Trevecca's vice president of university advancement said, "This gift ensures the success of the campaign to complete the renovation for the business school. We are grateful to friends of the university who give of their resources to advance the kingdom through education."

Trevecca Nazarene University, now in its 106th year, has an enrollment of 2,215 students.

Note: For photos, see this week's photo gallery on ncnnews.com.
--TNU (All funds expressed in U.S. dollars)

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ENTE program graduates 8 in New Mexico, starts new program in OKC

Albuquerque, New Mexico-On September 16, ENTE (Specialized Nazarene Theological Education) celebrated its first graduation at the Native American Mission Training Center facilities in Albuquerque where the program has operated for the last three years. More than 100 friends and family attended the occasion. The graduation marked a historic event in Hispanic ministerial preparation in the U.S. as eight students earned a certificate upon completion of the 24 modules of the course of study to fulfill the ministerial education requirements for ordination. The graduates are the first cohort group to complete the modular curriculum. The students represent several different Hispanic nationalities. Some of the graduates are already serving in pastoral positions.

Present at the graduation ceremony were: Dan Copp, Clergy Development director who presented the certificates to the students; special speaker Jose Rodriguez; Giovanni Monterroso, chairperson of the Hispanic Education committee; Roberto Hodgson, Hispanic Mission director and coordinator of the ENTE program; and Woodie Stevens, New Mexico District superintendent. The graduation was dedicated to Rodriguez in recognition of his 50 years of ministry as a pastor, administrator, and educator.

During the week of September 11-16, ENTE started a new class of students at its new location at the Love Link, Inc. facility in Oklahoma City. Sixteen students formed a new cohort group, taking their first modular course, Christian Ministry. The students represent seven districts. The ENTE is comprised of 20 specialized educators that teach one module a month on a rotating basis. These educators are also the translators of the 24 modules in English.
--Hispanic Ministries

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SSM names new coordinator of Men's Ministries

Kansas City-The Sunday School Department of Nazarene International Headquarters and Adult Ministries is pleased to announce William Marshall Duke as the new coordinator of Men's Ministries. Duke will begin his duties on October 1, 2006.

Marshall and his wife, Rebecca, live in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he served as associate coordinator of the Master of Arts Education Program at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Currently, he serves as the director of ministries for adults over the age of 55 at Springdale Church of the Nazarene. In addition, he holds numerous volunteer positions in his church and serves the Southwestern Ohio District as Adult Ministries director.

Duke is not new to the Sunday School Ministries Department. He served as a valued team member for 16 of the USA/Canada 2004 TEACH Conferences for pastors and Sunday School leaders, sponsored by Sunday School Ministries.

"We are excited about Marshall joining the Adult Ministries team and look forward to the passion and expertise he will bring to Men's Ministries," said Adult Ministries Director Larry Morris.
--SSM

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MVNU volleyball coach becomes NAIA's all-time wins leader

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania-Paul Swanson, the head coach of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) women's volleyball team, became the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic's (NAIA) all-time leader in victories September 28 as the Lady Cougars posted a 30-23, 30-26, 30-18 non-conference victory at Geneva (Pennsylvania) College for his 798th career win.

Swanson, who is in his 23rd season at MVNU and his 24th season overall at the NAIA level, improved his career record to 798-272 (.746 winning percentage) as he moved past former Georgetown (Kentucky) College coach Donna Hawkins, who posted a 797-253 record from 1979-2004.

"When I think about this milestone, I think of how much the Lord has blessed me and this program," said Swanson. "We have had so many great players and people come through this program over the years, and this milestone is really a culmination of all of their contributions and hard work. Reaching a certain number of wins has never been something that I have set out to do. I have always wanted to see my players grow and achieve great things both on and off the court, and reaching this mark reminds me of so many great things that have happened in the lives of the players and their families over the years."

Junior middle hitter Shena Beheler led the Lady Cougars (19 wins -8 losses this season) with eight kills and five blocks against Geneva, while sophomore middle hitter Lindsey Anderson pounded six kills. Senior outside hitter Katie Ickes, freshman right-side hitter Courtney Springer, and freshman middle hitter Stephanie Zollars all added five kills apiece with Springer and Zollars also posted six and five blocks respectively. Senior setter Rachael Walpole handed out 14 assists to go with eight digs, and freshman setter Kaylin Austen also contributed 13 assists. Junior libero Tiffany Milburn served up two aces with a team-high 16 digs, while senior outside hitter Katie Vipperman tallied eight digs.

With the victory, Swanson now needs just two more wins to become only the ninth active coach to record 800 wins. The Lady Cougars will be back in action on Tuesday when MVNU will host Cedarville University, ranked 12th in the latest NAIA national poll, in an American Mideast Conference South Division match that will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Lady Cougars will also host a tri-match with Urbana University and Walsh University next Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. respectively.
--MVNU Sports Information Department

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