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Park University News Round-up: February 2018
In the world of Park University, there's always something exciting happening. Here's a round-up of some of the recent news and events taking place at the university.
Alumni in the Spotlight
Rick Smith, a Park University alumnus, has been featured in an article that appeared in 435, a Kansas City lifestyle magazine. Smith's accomplishments and contributions to his field were highlighted in the piece.
Meanwhile, Casi Joy (McCall) Lankford, another Park University alumna, appeared on KSHB-TV's "Kansas City Live" program to talk about her New Year's Eve concert and perform the song, "Hallelujah."
In the world of music, Laurel Gagnon, a graduate student in the Park International Center for Music, was featured in local news stories in Kansas City and on KMBZ-FM in preparation for the Singapore International Violin Competition. Kenny Broberg, another graduate student in the Park International Center for Music, was selected as the silver medalist of the prestigious 15th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Art Exhibits at Campanella Gallery
The Campanella Gallery is currently hosting Lynn Richardson's "Surfaces" Two-Dimensional Art Exhibit until February 23. The exhibit, which features a series of Richardson's art titled "Different Views," can be viewed from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A reception was held on January 19, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Following Richardson's exhibit, the New Works Faculty Art Exhibit will run from March 5 to April 26.
Academic Achievements
Park University's Bachelor of Science degree in education studies has been ranked No. 13 by CollegeChoice.net on its "Most Affordable Online Early Childhood Education Degrees" list. The degree program has also been ranked No. 11 on CollegeChoice.net's "Best Online Early Childhood Education Degrees" list.
The Bachelor of Science degree in marketing has been ranked No. 4 by BestMarketingDegrees.org, while the Bachelor degree programs in criminal justice administration have been ranked No. 27 by CollegeChoice.net on its "Best Online Criminal Justice Degrees" list.
Park University's online graduate business programs (excluding MBA) have been ranked No. 92 in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Upcoming Events
The Spring I Term ends on March 11, and Spring Recess will take place from March 12-18. The Spring II Term will begin on March 19.
On February 10, the internationally acclaimed Tesla Quartet, featuring cellist Serafim Smigelskiy, a 2010 Park International Center for Music graduate, will perform. On January 26, Violinist Ben Sayevich and Pianist Lolita Lisovskaya Sayevich will perform at the Park International Center for Music.
Other Notable Mentions
A record number of first-time freshmen, 293, began classes on Aug. 14, and Park's fall enrollment totaled 9,510 students, a 5.2 percent increase since last year.
Eric Click, Ph.D., associate professor and program coordinator of public administration, presented a pair of sessions at the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance's Alliance Management Institute in Kansas City, Mo.
Christine Grossman, instructor of music/viola, was featured in KC Studio as the magazine's "Artist to Watch" and performed at the Kansas City Symphony.
Steve Youngblood, associate professor of communication arts and director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism, was selected by the U.S. Department of State to serve as the U.S. senior subject specialist for peace journalism in Ethiopia.
Kevin Vicker, senior director of international education, was interviewed for stories that aired on KMBZ-FM in Kansas City regarding international student enrollment.
Teeka Hodge, a student majoring in social work, was interviewed on KSHB-TV's "41 Action News Midday" newscast.
A story about Abbey Idalski, a Park University alumna, was published in the Presque Isle County (Mich.) Advance about her volunteering in an orphanage in Kenya.
An agreement between Park University and Northwest Community College in British Columbia, Canada, was featured in The Northern View.
The University's 2016-17 Report to Investors has been published and can be viewed at our website.
Rick Grayson, a Park University alumnus, will be enshrined into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2018 class.
Former Major League Baseball player Brian McRae, a Park University baseball assistant coach, was highlighted in a Canadian newspaper for his plans to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in social psychology.
On February 26, the Spencer Cave Black History Month Lecture: "From Bandana Land to No Man's Land" - James Reese Europe's Musical Journey" by Michael Dinwiddie will take place at the Gem Theater, Kansas City, Mo.
The 2017-18 Park University International Center for Music concert season resumes with a performance featuring Ben Sayevich and Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich on Jan. 26.
On February 2, the Board of Trustees Meeting took place on the Parkville Campus.
Continuing the theme of Academic Achievements and General News, here are two sentences that fit in the given context:
- Education-and-self-development: The School of Education at Park University recently launched a new online course on personal development, aiming to empower students in both their professional and personal lives.
- General-news: In addition to the academic achievements, Park University has been featured in a national news article discussing its increasing involvement in global initiatives and efforts towards promoting peace journalism.
