Breaking News from The Crow's Nest on June 7, 2023:
Park University in the Spotlight: A Month of Achievements and Recognition
May was a month of accolades and achievements for Park University. Here are some of the highlights:
Nisei Exhibit Featured during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Park University's Nisei exhibit was highlighted on KSHB-TV in Kansas City on May 19, as part of a story celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Alumna Recognized by Kansas City Royals
Merideth Rose, a Park University alumna, was recognized by the Kansas City Royals on May 2, sitting in the Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat.
Political Science Professor Discusses Missouri's Sports Gambling Decision
Matt Harris, assistant professor of political science, was interviewed for stories related to Missouri not legalizing sports gambling, which aired on KMBZ-FM in Kansas City on May 18.
Upcoming Events at Park University
June is set to be a busy month for Park University, with several events scheduled. These include the Fairchild Air Force Base (Wash.) Campus Commencement on June 8, Juneteenth Holiday on June 19, Beaufort (S.C.) Marine Corps Air Station Campus Commencement on June 23, and a Kansas City Symphony Concert with Pianist Kenny Broberg from June 23-25. Other events include the Midwest Retreat for Diversity in Chemistry from June 23-25, the end of Summer I Term / Junemester on July 2, the beginning of Summer II Term / Julymester on July 3, Independence Day Holiday on July 4, and the end of Summer Session / Summer II / Julymester Classes on July 30.
Catalogue for Housing Insecurity Featured on KCTV
An "Agency Catalog for Housing Insecurity" for the Kansas City Northland community, produced by Park University's Department of Criminal Justice Administration and Department of Social Work, was featured in a KCTV story in Kansas City on May 15.
Literacy Education Professor Co-Authors Article
Kathy Howe, an associate professor of literacy education and director of the Watson Literacy Center at Park University, co-authored the article "Opening the Circle to Support Dyslexia Policy Success: Learning From the Voices of Literacy Teacher Educators" that was published in the Literacy Practice and Research journal.
Fulbright Scholar Heads to Moldova
Steve Youngblood, a Park University associate professor of communication arts, has been selected as a 2023-24 Fulbright Scholar. Youngblood will teach at Moldova State University in the capital city of Chisinău, working on peace journalism and a project to counter misinformation.
Three Honored as Wall of Honor Class of 2023
Three individuals and one team will be officially recognized as the Wall of Honor Class of 2023 by Park University's Department of Athletics. The honorees are Aaliyah Brown, Kelly DeFeo, Rick Grayson, and the 2003 men's volleyball team.
Alumnus Featured in Brazilian News
Raphael Perachi Vieira, another Park University alumnus, was featured in a "Five Questions" article on Coletiva.net news site in Brazil on May 4.
Panel of National Academy of Public Administration Releases Study
A panel of the National Academy of Public Administration, which includes Erik Bergrud, chief strategic communications officer at Park University, released an academic study on "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions Process Assessment".
Youngblood's Third Fulbright Scholarship
This is the third time Youngblood has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar, having also received awards in 2001 to teach in Moldova and in 2007 to teach in Azerbaijan.
Youngblood's Focus in Moldova
Steve Youngblood, a Fulbright Scholar at Moldova State University for the 2023-24 academic year, will focus on several key topics and projects including teaching courses related to international relations and security studies, conducting research on regional security issues in Eastern Europe and the Black Sea area, collaborating with local faculty and students on projects analyzing geopolitical dynamics, organizing workshops and seminars to enhance understanding of global security challenges, and contributing to curriculum development to integrate contemporary security topics into the university’s programs.
International Music Artist-in-Residence Receives Reviews
Behzod Abduraimov, International Center for Music artist-in-residence at the Folly Theater in Kansas City, Mo., received reviews for his concert on May 11, which appeared on the Bachtrack website on May 12 and on the KC Studio website on May 17.
Baseball Player Signs with Park University
Evan LaMunyon, a senior from Montezuma-Cortez High School in Colorado, signed to play baseball at Park University's flagship Parkville (Mo.) Campus, as reported in The Journal on May 2.
Park University's Business Programs Receive Accreditation
Park University's business programs have received reaffirmed accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Sports Information Team Named Best in California Pacific Conference
The sports information team at Park University's Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus was named as the California Pacific Conference 2022-23 Sports Information Department of the Year.
Criminal Justice Professor Discusses Crime Reduction Strategies
John Hamilton, professor emeritus of criminal justice administration, was interviewed for a story related to ways to reduce violent crime in Kansas City, Mo., which aired on KMBC-TV on May 30.
Business Administration Instructor Publishes Paper
Donald Chrusciel, an adjunct instructor of business administration at Park University, authored a paper on "Influencing Workforce Engagement Using Ad Hoc Team Huddles" that was published in The Learning Organization.
Women Who Mean Business Honouree Named
Benay Shannon, MAT '03, was named to the Kansas City Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business class of 2023 on May 25.
Interior Design Students' Round Porch Voted Favourite
A round porch designed by four Park University interior design students was voted as the No. 3 favourite room at the Kansas City Symphony's Designers' Showhouse.
Unicorn Theatre Producing Artistic Director Announces Retirement
Cynthia Levin, producing artistic director of the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo., announced her retirement effective June 2024, as reported on the Broadway World website on May 31.
Volleyball Player Signs with Park University's Gilbert Campus
A story on Isari Vigil, a senior at San Luis High School in Yuma, Ariz., signing to play women's volleyball at Park University's Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus, aired on KSWT-TV and KYMA-TV in Yuma on May 24.
Park University Alumnus to Lead at Strom Thurmond High School
1st Sgt. Harry Johnson, a Park University alumnus, was featured in the Aiken (S.C.) Standard on May 27, discussing his upcoming leadership role at Strom Thurmond High School.
Education and self-development were showcased in several ways at Park University last month. The Department of Criminal Justice Administration and Department of Social Work produced an "Agency Catalog for Housing Insecurity" that was featured on KCTV, aiming to address a pressing community issue. Additionally, Kathy Howe, an associate professor of literacy education and director of the Watson Literacy Center, co-authored an article titled "Opening the Circle to Support Dyslexia Policy Success: Learning From the Voices of Literacy Teacher Educators" that was published in the Literacy Practice and Research journal, contributing to the ongoing discussion of education and learning.
