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## Diverse Achievements at Park University
Park University has been a hub of notable accomplishments, with its students, alumni, and faculty making significant strides across various fields. Here's a roundup of some recent achievements that highlight the university's vibrant community.
### Musical Milestones
- Michael Davidman, a graduate student in Park University's International Center for Music, secured third place at the Long-Thibaud International Piano Competition in Paris on Nov. 13. - Sergey Belyavsky, another graduate student in the same center, won the second prize at the Concours de Genève International Music Competition in Geneva, Switzerland, on Nov. 3. - Behzod Abduraimov, the artist-in-residence at the International Center for Music, was featured in KC Studio ahead of his performance with the Kansas City Symphony on Nov. 25-27. - Ilya Shmukler and Ilkhom Mukhiddinov, both affiliated with the center, performed a live, in-studio performance for Kansas Public Radio on Nov. 1.
### Academic and Community Engagement
- Adrian James, the associate dean of Park University's College of Management and associate professor of management, was featured in stories that aired on KMBC-TV in Kansas City on Nov. 29, discussing her experiences in Qatar. She also appeared in a live 7-minute interview on KCMO-AM in Kansas City on Nov. 30 to talk about her experiences. - Adrian James was also highlighted for her insights on inflation and supply chain issues impacting food pantries, as she appeared on the KCUR-FM (Kansas City) program, "Up To Date" on Nov. 15. - Shawn Moore, a graduate of Park University's MSW program, was interviewed for stories that aired on KMBC-TV in Kansas City on Nov. 9 as part of the station's Community Days initiative. - Janie Kluempers, assistant athletic trainer for Park University's flagship Parkville (Mo.) Campus, appeared in a 30-minute "Kansas City Profiles" interview for DannyClinkscale.com on Nov. 24.
### Esports Emergence
Park University made headlines as esports continued to make an impact in the region, with stories aired on KSHB-TV in Kansas City on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18.
### Commemorating and Celebrating
- Jimmie Keller, a Park University alumnus, authored a look back at his military service and support to the White House in a story that appeared in the Morganton (N.C.) News Herald on Nov. 11. - Edna Martinson, a Park University alumna, was named to the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the education category on Nov. 29. - The new location for Park University's May 6, 2023, commencement ceremony will provide a designated student outing area and a wide selection of nearby restaurants for post-commencement celebrations. - Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, was the honoree to flip the switch for the Country Club Plaza's holiday lighting ceremony on Nov. 24.
### In Memoriam
Beverley Byers-Pevitts, former President of Park University, passed away on November 4, 2022, in Sarasota, Fla. During her tenure, she expanded relationships with government and military constituencies important to Park's future. Byers-Pevitts also helped establish the University's International Center for Music (currently celebrating its 20th anniversary) and the International Center for Civic Engagement.
Upcoming events at Park University include a Senior Art Exhibit, Ellen Finley Earhart Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, and International Center for Music Concert: ICM Strings Studios on various dates in December and January.
These achievements reflect the university's commitment to fostering a dynamic and diverse community, where students, faculty, and alumni can thrive and excel.
- In the realm of general news, Park University's significant achievements extend beyond academics, with esports making headlines as it impacts the region.
- For those interested in education and self-development, Park University alumna Edna Martinson was recognized on the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the education category, showcasing the university's ongoing impact on the industry.
