The Crow's Nest Reports for February 3, 2021

The Crow's Nest Reports for February 3, 2021

Park University, located in Kansas City, Missouri, has kicked off the new year with a series of notable events and achievements. Here are some of the highlights from January:

1. Oasha White, a Park University alumna, called for the equipping of all Kansas City, Mo., police officers with body cameras by March. This proposal was discussed on KSHB-TV on January 13.

2. Park University's Parkville campus was ranked No. 14 on BachelorsDegreeCenter.org's "25 Best Bachelor's in Biology for 2021" list.

3. In an interview with KSHB-TV on January 20, John Harris shared his insights on the potential impact of President Joe Biden's COVID-19 plan on the Kansas City area.

4. Sophie Roper was featured in a WDAF-TV story on January 27, discussing Reddit users buying up stocks of struggling companies such as GameStop.

5. Upcoming virtual events at Park University include the International Center for Music Concert: Side-By-Side on February 10, the Spencer Cave Black History Month Lecture on February 22, and the International Center for Music Concert: Pianist Behzod Abduraimov on March 3.

6. On January 20, KMBC-TV interviewed John Harris about the effectiveness of Biden's call for national unity.

7. The Goodness for Ethical Leadership Scholarship, offering up to $1,000 to Park students worldwide, was announced.

8. Best Online MBA Programs ranked Park University at No. 201, while Best Online Bachelor's Programs placed it at No. 246 (tie).

9. Park University's online programs were ranked by U.S. News and World Report, with specific rankings unavailable at the time of this article.

10. David Jordan, a Park University alumnus, was appointed as assistant city manager and director of public safety for the City of La Marque, Texas, as reported in the Bay Area Entertainer on January 24.

11. Simon Mulama provided comments for a story on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation's website on January 7 about a company revolutionizing soccer in the country at the grassroots level.

12. The International Center for Music Concert: Cellist Daniel Veis and Pianist Helena Veisova, and the concert featuring Pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch, were both cancelled due to illness and injury, respectively.

13. Park University announced its 2020 graduates from several campuses, including the All University December Commencement list, the Kansas City Area and online across the country not previously announced, the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (Ariz.) Campus, and the Defense Supply Center Columbus (Ohio) Campus.

14. Kay Barnes provided comments for a story titled "Patrick Mahomes' Untouchable Kansas City Bond" that appeared on TheAthletic.com on January 15.

15. Rori Martinez signed a letter of intent with Park University's Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus to play women's volleyball, as reported by KYMA-TV on January 5.

16. The Tulsa Race Massacre will be the topic addressed during Park University's 20th annual Spencer Cave Black History Month Lecture on February 22, 2021.

17. Myles Whitehurst, a Park University alumnus, was featured in an article on the Line of Three website on January 15 for playing basketball for Talleres de Arroyo Seco in Argentina.

18. Study.com ranked Park University No. 5 on its "Best Online Logistics Bachelor's Degrees" list.

19. Park University's Office of Academic Affairs announced a virtual all-University commencement ceremony on May 8, 2021.

20. CriminalJusticeDegreeHub.com ranked Park University No. 14 on its "Top 25 Bachelors in Fire Science Degree Programs for 2021" list.

21. Park University's Office of University Advancement announced a fundraising campaign to benefit the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center.

22. Park University launched a flat rate tuition initiative in June 2020 to support students concerned about taking a year off due to health anxieties related to the coronavirus.

23. Best Online Master's Education Programs ranked Park University at No. 183.

24. Behzod Abduraimov's album of recordings was selected as one of the best new classical albums for January by Gramophone.

25. Park University held its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on December 12, 2020.

26. Park University's Mackay Hall was highlighted in a pair of "Red Friday" photos that appeared on the Kansas City Business Journal's website on January 22.

27. Randy Krehbiel, a staff writer at the Tulsa World, will be the featured guest speaker discussing the events of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

28. BestMastersPrograms.org ranked Park University No. 19 on its "25 Best Online Master's in Homeland Security for 2021" list.

29. Patty Ryberg, Ph.D., associate professor of biology and director of Park's Honors Academy, provided consultation and character inspiration for the graphic novella, The Time Traveling Dino Detectives of Antarctica.

30. The El Paso (Texas) Campus / Fort Bliss (Texas) Campus / Holloman Air Force Base (N.M.) Campus Commencement details have not been disclosed.

31. The Board of Trustees Meeting will take place virtually on February 12.

32. Don Breckon authored a column calling for perspective and compassion in facing pandemic pressures, which was published in the Platte County (Mo.) Citizen on January 6.

33. Several events have been cancelled, including the International Center for Music Concert featuring Cellist Daniel Veis and Pianist Helena Veisova, and the concert featuring Pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch.

As always, Park University continues to be a hub of activity and achievement, adapting to the challenges of the ongoing pandemic while maintaining its commitment to education and community engagement.

1. In the realm of education and self-development, Park University announced a virtual all-University commencement ceremony on May 8, 2021, aiming to celebrate the achievements of its students despite the ongoing pandemic.
2. When it comes to general news, John Harris, a faculty member at Park University, shared his insights on the potential impact of President Joe Biden's COVID-19 plan on the Kansas City area with KSHB-TV on January 20.

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