CAMPAIGN NEWS
The Cunningham family was first to break ground with Dr. and Mrs. David Spittal.
Breaking Ground For Future Generations Groundbreaking on the $20 million Cunningham Center was held Friday, August 28, on the Campus Mall at MNU. The new building, which is part of the Bright Futures Campaign for MNU, will house multiple dining options, student services, the admissions office and more. Plenty of space for community gatherings, meetings and socializing is planned. The building will replace the Campus Center, one of the university's five original buildings.
The building is named for Dr. Paul G.and Dr. Connie Cunningham, whose ministry and vision have been part of MNU since before its inception. The ceremony began with remarks from Dr. Jon North, vice president for university advancement, an invocation and remarks from Board of Trustees Chair Rev. Jim Bond and remarks from Craig Garrett, a senior student and president of Associated Student Government. "This building will be a huge asset to the students," Garrett said, adding that it will be a place to form friendships and make great memories. He thanked university leaders and generous donors who helped make the vision of the building a reality for generations of students to come. Campaign co-chairs Tim Buchanan and Dr. Dan Rexroth also spoke. Buchanan expressed thanks to the 21 Campaign Executive Committee members. The J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation’s $1 million challenge gave the university just 12 months to raise the remaining $11 million for the building. Calling that achievement miraculous, Buchanan explained how individuals and foundations joined to support the vision for this building.
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ACCENT MAGAZINE - FALL 2020
