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Maintained by the office of University Advancement. http://news.park.edu/pub/cat_index_30.shtml http://news.park.edu/images/enewslogo.gif 144 52 en-us http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001053.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Park offers graduate degrees and certificate programs Online and face-to-face; Youngblood receives journalism peace award; Copley Quad cornerstone placed during dedication ceremony; Venable enjoys opportunity to be in the "show" for a day; Speaker selected for 2009 Hauptmann Lecture; Park University People to People chapter volunteers at Operation Iraqi Children warehouse; History students create exhibit for museum; Peak co-authors musical that recently premiered; Park partners with Kansas City Chamber for genKC event; Park to pay tribute to Ed Nelson; ALUMNI NEWS---Office of Alumni Relations hosting Montana dinosaur hunt trip; Park grads present screening for award-winning documentary; Great Wolf Lodge weekend set for alumni, family and friends; Alumni Weekend '09 dates set; Alumni Association offering 2009 Mediterranean cruise; ATHLETICS---Park basketball teams begin 2008-09 seasons; Meriweather named to "Sporting News" NAIA first-team; Soccer teams gear up for postseason action; Athletic director, basketball coach honored at NBA exhibition; IN THE NEWS---Dr. Kathleen Vinlove; M.B.A. program; Athletics Department; art@park; Joe C. Meriweather; Peter deSilva; Dr. Nicolas Koudou; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001053.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001002.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Park University Online programs ranked a "best buy"; Student participates in FBI Honors Internship Program; Student receives scholarship from International Trade Council; Goddard profiled in Missouri law school magazine; New University event calendar available Online; Cell phone donations to help soldiers overseas; Park campus centers participate in International Talk Like a Pirate Day; Election memorabilia displayed in McAfee Memorial Library; Park trustee deSilva speaks at new University lecture series; ICCE co-sponsored nuclear weapons discussions; ALUMNI NEWS---Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Newland, Ali Tagba earn NAIA national soccer honors; Park soccer teams nationally ranked; IN THE NEWS; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001002.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00930.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Copley Quad opening; Students involved in project to restore historic building; YCM student featured on National Public Radio program; Scott Campus Center commencement includes trio of married couples; Park faculty edit serving learning book; Office of University Advancement adds staff members; Moore appointed as fellow in HSPA; ALUMNI NEWS---Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Former Park softball coach involved in ESPY Award-winning moment; Park baseball player signs professional contract; IN THE NEWS---Dr. Alphonso Ogbuehi; Roger Hershey; Tom Holcom; David Rierson; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00930.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00913.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Finish line in sight for completion of Copley Quad; Park University wins presidential community service award; Park student wins Rave Wireless development competition; Park Student Success Center ready to serve University community; School for Education awards scholarship to high school student; Students win $1,000 scholarships from organizations; ICM students performed with Kansas City Chamber Orchestra; Moore joins HSPA as distinguished fellow; Malmstrom AFB student competes in Miss Montana pageant; Park University banners now hang at Downtown Kansas City Campus Center building; Gonzales elected to Wentworth Military board; Park sponsors improvements at Hill AFB library; Sprint Nextel discounts available for Park University community; ALUMNI NEWS---M.P.A. graduate honored by Kansas City ASPA chapter; Alumni trip to Austria and Switzerland scheduled; ATHLETICS---Philadelphia Phillies snag Park pitcher Josh Hake in MLB Draft; Park reclaims Townsend Cup Trophy from William Jewell; Park fall athletic schedules announced; IN THE NEWS; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00913.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00885.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS -- Getty awarded Fulbright to teach in Ukraine; Park's Model UN team wins awards at national conference; Hill AFB Campus Center receives award; Pirate Club makes first gift to Park athletic department; President Byers-Pevitts honored by Kansas City organization; Davis-Monthan student wins Air Force chess tournament; Copley Quad construction continues on schedule, under budget; Park University library receives conservation bookshelf; Sodexho campaign reduces Park's carbon footprint; Park University team raises funds for KC AIDS Walk; Park's Alpha Phi Omega chapter hosted hunger banquet ALUMNI NEWS -- Kitchens appointed chief of police in Leavenworth, Kan.; ATHLETICS -- Men's golf team competes in first national championship tourney; Track athletes place at national championships; Baseball team advanced to regional finals; Softball season ends in Region IV championship IN THE NEWS -- Park ranked high by magazine for graduating, enrolling Hispanics; Park's "One University. Your World." advertising campaign begins; Elwess featured in Kansas City Star photo UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00885.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00855.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---University recognizes students, faculty at 2008 Honors Convocation; Student wins second major piano competition of the year; Pirate Club Chair Gives $100,000 to Women's Golf Program; Copley Quad project on time and on budget; Trustee appointed United Way co-chair; Park graduate was featured speaker at Park's Women's History Month celebration; University hosts Rosabeth Moss Kanter in Xerox Global Lecture Series; Winners announced for Park McAfee Scholarship; Memorial service, reception, lecture honored Hauptmann; Park's Phi Alpha Theta history honor society chapter honored; Longevity Awards celebrate 2007 service anniversaries; Student Government Association announces 2008-09 officers, senators; University has hand in getting Parkville railroad museum established; Park University faculty recognized at luncheon; Park University leadership awards presented at banquet; Theatre professor awarded Kennedy Center grant; Trustee receives proclamation from Kansas City, Mo.; Music Student Selected For National Symphony Orchestra Fellowship; University hires new public safety director; Park hosting residential academic camps for high school students. ALUMNI NEWS---Alumni Weekend set for June 19-22; Alumni trip to Austria and Switzerland scheduled. ATHLETICS---Men's volleyball team wins national championship; Meriweather earns national men's basketball honors; Three Pirates earn academic all-America honors. IN THE NEWS---Park president featured in Kansas City Business Journal; Ioudenitch highlighted in New York Times article; Park featured as "Earth friendly leader" in Kansas City Star article http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00855.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00725.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS -- Dunn, Holcom elected to Park's Board of Trustees; McCormack selected to lead University Advancement; Model United Nations team wins prestigious award; Construction on Copley Quad student housing continues; Fisk Jubilee Singers to present concert celebrating Black History Month; Park University holds December commencement exercises; Park hosts annual Model United Nations event for KC-area high schools; Military students receive greetings via holiday service project; Bergrud elected to position with International Relations Council; Park University hosts "Big Read" events throughout November; Park, Dell collaborate to improve education in Pacific Rim ALUMNI NEWS -- Photographs selected for Park University calendar; Little Rock area alumni invited to attend basketball game; Alumni Association plans trip to Austria, Switzerland; Keep in touch through Park's alumni web site ATHLETICS -- Fall teams rewarded for successes during season IN THE NEWS -- Park University, Parkville on cover of magazine; Storey, Tessman recital featured in newspaper review; Center for Leadership highlighted in Kansas City business paper; Ogbuehi leading tax increment financing study http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00725.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00649.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS--U.S. House Majority Leader visits Park; Park instructor receives award; Barnes wins award from the Central Exchange; Park enters into agreement with Fort Leavenworth; Park representatives discuss cultural exchange programs; "Faith Club" authors speak at Park; Art exhibit features work by former professor emeritus; Bachman makes contributions to publications; Park trio has paper published; Great Decisions 2007 forums continue; Holt co-authors book on fraud; String Extravaganza II to showcase Quartet Accorda, two guest artists; Peacock Society discusses Unscripted Future Initiative; CETL announces "Faculty Spotlight" series; Tour of Missouri races past Parkville Campus; Gonzales elected vice president of organization; IN THE NEWS--Park hosts successful "Talk Like a Pirate Day" event; Trustee appears on KCPT program; Park featured in "Kansas City Star"; Bachman writes op-ed article; Art exhibit highlighted in magazine; ATHLETICS--Park soccer teams support breast cancer awareness; Women's cross country team wins opening meet; Men's soccer team defeats two ranked opponents; ALUMNI NEWS--Keep in touch through Park's alumni web site http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00649.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00570.shtml Mayor Kay Barnes to Join Park University, Lead New Center, Announcing the Pirate Virtual Store, Vice President Watkins Named to Governor's Task Force, Park University, Sprint and Rave Wireless Announce Pirate Connect, Commencement Ceremony Honors Military Graduate, Groundbreaking Ceremony Advances New Dorms, Global Future Program Takes Students to D.C., Park Model U.N. Team Goes to New York, Spencer Cave Family Reunion, Travels to China Promote New Programs, Alumni Weekend, Booster Organization for Athletics Created, Athletics News, Kansas City Star Features Fossil Dig at Park University, Course Offerings for Deployed Soldiers, MCC, Park University Begin Student Transfer Program, Business Intelligence (BI) Software Helps Park University Maintain Enrollment Data. http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00570.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00507.shtml Park University Pledges to Go Green, Founders Day 2007, Students Named to National Honor Society, Music Student Wins Top Prize, Ft. Bliss Campus to Launch Great Decisions Forum, PDI Hosts Workshop, Military to Receive Discount for Graduate Programs, Parkville Summer Camps 2007, Tribute to Fallen U.S. Service Personnel, Park Partners with Sprint, Rave Wireless, Grand Piano Festival, Annual Hauptmann Lecture Series http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00507.shtml