Unveiling at The Crow's Nest on July 31, 2019:
Park University News Roundup
John Hamilton, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice administration, was interviewed by KSHB-TV in Kansas City on July 26 about the search for two missing brothers from Wisconsin. Matt Harris, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, was also interviewed by KSHB-TV on July 8 regarding former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's announcement to run for U.S. Senate.
In other news, Steve Youngblood, associate professor of communication arts and director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism, facilitated a community conversation on "Media and Horrifying Images: Necessary Evil or Unnecessarily Sensational?" on July 25 in North Kansas City, Mo.
The opening art exhibit in Park University's 2019-20 Campanella Gallery exhibition season will feature mixed media works by Laurel DeFreece.
Alex Hoehn, a sophomore business administration/management major, was featured in the Shawnee Mission Post on July 19. Hoehn, who won the U23 Road Race National Championships in cycling, is aiming to compete in the World Tour.
The Governor visited Park University's Parkville Campus on July 25. The visit included presentations about Park University's history, work-study model, technology use, military commitment, and workforce development initiatives.
Park University was featured in EdScoop on July 17 for its use of Amazon Alexa, which has boosted student engagement and productivity.
The University is offering a tuition waiver for any active duty service member, guard, or reservist who is enrolled for its Fall semester or Fall I term. It is also assisting active duty U.S. service members who may be impacted by restrictions on federal tuition assistance.
The 2019 Park University Golf Scramble is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 14, at The National Golf Club of Kansas City.
Jeanette Prenger was elected as the chair of Park University's Board of Trustees for the 2019-20 year. Jackie Snyder, Troy Teague, and Lynn Craghead were elected as vice chair, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. Mitzi Cardenas, Mara Cohara, and Sarah Moe Meyers were also elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Trustees, effective July 1.
A guest commentary authored by Steve Youngblood, associate professor of communication arts and director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism, responding to the use of photos in telling the stories of migrants and refugees, appeared on The Kansas City Star website on July 12. Bob Kendrick, '85, a 2013 recipient of Park University's Distinguished Alumni Award, was the focus of a commentary piece that appeared in The Kansas City Star on July 13.
Mary Billingsley-Jones, '02, was featured as the Veteran of the Day on July 17 by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in its blog, VAntage Point.
Regarding the Military Credit Fast App and Valor Medals Review for minority veterans who served in World War I, there is currently no new or reported update. For specific details about these programs, it may be necessary to consult Park University's official website or contact their military/veterans services office directly.
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- In addition to the latest Park University news, it seems Professor Steve Youngblood is also making waves in the general news arena, with a guest commentary on the use of photos in migrant and refugee stories published on The Kansas City Star website on July 12.
- On the other hand, for those interested in education-and-self-development, Park University was recently featured in EdScoop on July 17, where it was highlighted for its innovative use of Amazon Alexa, which has positively impacted student engagement and productivity.
