Daily News Dispatch: The Crow's Nest, February 4th, 2022
Park University News Roundup: March 2022
Registration is now open for the annual Park University Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium, a showcase for the scholarly and creative work of students from all disciplines and campuses across the University.
In other news, Park University's Board of Trustees has selected Shane B. Smeed as the school's 18th president, effective January 1, 2022. Dr. Smeed will succeed Dr. Paul J. Sprague, who has served as interim president since July 2021.
The Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a symposium that will look back on the CGPJ's accomplishments and a look ahead on the future of peace journalism. The event is scheduled for later this year.
The International Center for Music at Park University will host its annual Stanislav and Friends concert on March 19. The concert will feature Maurice Ravel's transcription of "Bolero" for four pianos and Ravel's "Concerto for the Left Hand" with the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra.
Park University's Faculty Center for Innovation will host its Virtual Academic Conference for faculty and staff on March 26. The conference will feature keynote speaker Tracie Addy, Ph.D., a renowned expert on diversity, equity and inclusion.
In sports news, Nada Meawad, '21, who recently ended her career on the Parkville Campus women's volleyball team, has signed to play with the Volley Lugano club in Switzerland.
Kenny Broberg, a graduate student in Park University's International Center for Music, won the American Pianists Association's 2021 American Pianists Awards.
Donna (Dong) Choi, Ph.D., professor of early childhood education, co-authored the article "Preschool Education for Three- and Four-Year-Olds in Kansas and Missouri: Reflections on State to State 'Laboratories of Democracy'" that was published in the fall/winter 2021 edition of the Missouri Policy Journal.
Kathy Howe, Ph.D., assistant professor of literacy education, co-authored the article "Using an Active View of Reading to Inform RtI and Diverse Reader Profiles" that was published in the Fall 2021 edition of The Oklahoma Reader, the journal of the Oklahoma Literacy Association.
Brad Kleindl, Ph.D., professor of marketing, co-authored a presentation on "Epigenetic Memetics in Organizational Culture, Learning and Memory: Expanding on the Darwinian Perspective" for the International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations held virtually on January 14.
The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Foundation will award $3,500 scholarships to Park University students who are qualified and selected applicants.
Park University announced its Fall 2021 graduates, which included students from the University's flagship campus in Parkville, Mo., as well as its 40 additional campuses across the country and online worldwide.
In light of inclement weather, it is recommended that students and employees discuss their situation with their instructor or supervisor to determine their options in the event they cannot attend class in-person or work from their office if a closure is not warranted. It is also recommended that students and employees use their own judgement regarding travel to their campus during inclement weather. The University will notify students and employees by 6 a.m. for daytime classes/operations and by 4 p.m. for evening classes/operations if driving to campus is potentially dangerous.
Carneysha Mendoza, a 2016 Park University graduate and a U.S. Capitol Police captain, testified in front of the U.S. Senate committees about security failures during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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For an accurate and detailed list of the top 10 events or stories from 2021, we recommend checking Park University's official website, their news archives, or contacting their communications office directly. The University typically highlights notable events such as commencement ceremonies, academic achievements, athletics milestones, community engagement, new academic programs, and university leadership changes each year. However, without direct sources or an official 2021 summary from Park University, we cannot list the precise top 10 events or stories from that year.
We hope you find this roundup informative and we look forward to bringing you more updates from Park University in the future. Stay tuned!
In the realm of education and self-development, the annual Park University Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium is now open for registration, and the Faculty Center for Innovation will host a Virtual Academic Conference on March 26, featuring Tracie Addy, Ph.D., an expert on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In the realm of sports, Nada Meawad, '21, former member of the Parkville Campus women's volleyball team, has signed to play with the Volley Lugano club in Switzerland, while Kenny Broberg, a graduate student in Park University's International Center for Music, recently won the American Pianists Association's 2021 American Pianists Awards.
