Uncensored News Update - November 2, 2020: Crow's Nest Edition
Park University has been making headlines recently, with a host of notable achievements and upcoming events that showcase the institution's vibrant academic community. From academic accolades to virtual concerts, here's a round-up of the latest news from Park University.
In a story on Kansas City PBS' digital magazine, Flatland, Kay Barnes, senior director of university engagement, provided insightful comments on "Kansas City's Long Road to Women's Suffrage." Meanwhile, Nicolas Miceli and Hank Roehrich, professors at Park University, presented their co-authored refereed paper at the Marketing Management Association's virtual fall conference.
Academic spaces at Park University's Parkville Campus have also been highlighted on Flatland, with the underground academic and commercial spaces receiving recognition. The Park University International Center for Music's Stanislav and Friends event was even featured in a two-page spread in The Independent, Kansas City's journal of society.
The Megan Frazer Art Exhibit is currently ongoing at the Campanella Gallery (Norrington Center), while the International Student Sash Ceremony will take place virtually on December 11. The All University December Commencement will also take place virtually on December 12.
In the realm of research, Tami Radohl, associate professor of social work at Park University, co-authored two articles published in the Journal of Policy Practice and Research and Social Work Education - The International Journal. Jolene Lampton, professor of accounting at Park University, authored an article on "Core Values are Organizational Pillars" and appeared on an Institute of Management Accountants podcast discussing Global Ethics Day.
Park University has also honoured full-time staff and faculty who reached milestone service anniversaries between Aug. 2, 2019, and Aug. 1, 2020. Four Park University students who serve in the U.S. military have received scholarships from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation through the Sport Clips "Help A Hero" scholarship program.
In terms of events, the International Center for Music Concert: ICM Orchestra will take place virtually on November 20, and a group of Park University students, faculty, staff, and alumni presented a virtual session on "Student Perspectives - Programming Voice Controlled Devices" as part of the VOICE Summit.
Looking ahead, the day after the U.S. presidential election, two members of Park University's Department of History, Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies faculty will discuss the results and the significance of the outcome.
In other news, Erik Bergrud, associate vice president for university engagement at Park University, has been tabbed to be a part of the broadcast announcing team for the Major Arena Soccer League's 2020 All-Star game. Matt Harris, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, was interviewed on KMBZ-FM and KMOX-AM in St. Louis about polling probabilities and their impact on elections.
Regarding the university's plans for the final two weeks of the Fall 2020 semester following the Thanksgiving holiday break, Jayme Uden, Ed.D., associate vice president and dean of students, discussed Park University's decision to go fully online due to an expected uptick in coronavirus cases in a live interview on KSHB-TV.
Brian Shawver, associate provost for teaching and learning, was interviewed about the University of Missouri cheating scandal on WDAF-TV in Kansas City, which aired in nearly 40 TV markets across the country.
Park University has also received rankings for various degrees and programs. The institution ranked No. 11 on EduRef.net's "2021 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Supply Chain Management Degrees" list, No. 17 on BachelorsDegreeCenter.org's "2021 Best Bachelor's in Political Science Programs" list, No. 34 on Learn.org's "Best Bachelor's in Business Management Degrees Online" list, and No. 41 on MasterDegreeGuide.com's "Best Affordable Online Master's in Management Information Systems" list.
Lt. Col. Kevin Black, MACL '14, was promoted to colonel and featured in a story on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service website. Jeanette Prenger, chair of Park University's Board of Trustees, was honoured by Enterprising Women magazine with a Top 20 in 2020 Award.
Unfortunately, several commencement ceremonies have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Defense Supply Center Columbus (Ohio) Campus Commencement, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Ohio) Campus Commencement, Mountain Home (Idaho) Air Force Base Campus Commencement, Little Rock (Ark.) Air Force Base Campus Commencement, Goodfellow Air Force Base (Texas) Campus / Lackland Air Force Base (Texas) Campus / Randolph Air Force Base (Texas) Campus Commencement, Ellen Finley Earhart Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (Ariz.) Campus Commencement. These events will be updated in the University's online calendar if rescheduled.
As always, Park University continues to thrive, with a diverse range of achievements and events that highlight its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. For the latest updates on Park University's plans for the final two weeks of the Fall 2020 semester, we recommend checking the university's official announcements or their website archives from that period.
The latest news from Park University includes insights on 'Kansas City's Long Road to Women's Suffrage' from Kay Barnes, discussed in the general news section of Flatland. In the realm of sports, Erik Bergrud, associate vice president for university engagement, will be part of the broadcast announcing team for the Major Arena Soccer League's 2020 All-Star game, which falls under the sports category. Education and self-development at Park University can be seen in the research publications by Tami Radohl and Jolene Lampton, as well as the Megan Frazer Art Exhibit ongoing at the Campanella Gallery (Norrington Center).
