GIVING STAFF


Brent LaVigne - Vice President of University RelationsBrent LaVigne
Vice President of University Relations

Brent LaVigne is a proud alumnus of SNU and serves as vice president for University Relations. In that role, he oversees the areas of University Advancement and Alumni Relations. He is also a member of the SNU Foundation Board. When time permits, he enjoys teaching in the SNU School of Business. He is a member of the University Cabinet. 

OFFICE:  Bresee Hall 207
PHONE:  405-491-6639
EMAIL:    blavigne@snu.edu


Vanette Bell - Executive Assistant University Relations Vanette Bell 
Executive Assistant, University Relations 

Vanette works hard to keep the rest of the team in order and on time! Her youngest son is attending SNU currently. Vanette and her husband Mike can often be seen bicycling around Bethany and through the beautiful SNU campus. If you have questions or don't know who to talk with, call Vanette at 491-6311 or email at vbell@snu.edu and she can point you in the right direction.

OFFICE: Bresee Hall 207
PHONE: 405.491.6311 
EMAIL:   vbell@snu.edu

Annette McElroy - Director of Advancement Services Heather Fairbanks 
Director of Advancement


Heather works with donors to provide them with opportunities to support SNU students, faculty, and programs through the SNU Fund, endowed funds, and designated gifts. As part of her responsibilities, she oversees online giving campaigns, direct mail, and a variety of relationship-building efforts with SNU alumni and friends.



OFFICE: Bresee 207
PHONE: 405.491.6617 
EMAIL:   hfairbanks@snu.edu 

 

Our Nazarene Heritage

Founded in 1899, Southern Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university - a service of the Church of the Nazarene. Located on a 40-acre campus just west of Oklahoma City, SNU grew out of several small colleges committed to training people for service to God and their fellow man. More than 32,000 alumni work and serve throughout the United States and the world.
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