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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_001476.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---International Center for Music fundraising concert to feature Park Piano Trio; "Windows of Opportunity" campaign raising funds for Norrington Center windows; Park University ranked top private university by business magazine; Success for Veterans Program now taking applications; Park University's academic dean's top hat tradition continues; Youngblood receives grants to continue Ugandan peace journalism project; Park University, Coro leadership group announce partnership; Trustee wins award from International Relations Council; Barnes honored by American Heart Association; University receives 2009 "Best of Oklahoma City Award"; STUDENT NEWS---Park student attends commencement ceremony at Randolph AFB despite accident; Gelashvili receives People to People International leadership award; Youth Conservatory for Music students earn high marks at competition; Student earns prestigious internship with U.S. Department of Commerce; Students participate in Student Project Day on Parkville Campus; Social psychology class collecting supplies for students in Afghanistan; CHEM Club wins awards from national organization; ALUMNI NEWS---Gibson honored by NAACP with humanitarian award; Alumni Council seeks new members, award nominations; Stay in touch with the University via social networks; Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge; Alumni Weekend 2010 scheduled; Alumni travel in August 2010; Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Park soccer teams prepared to begin postseason play; Women's cross country team ranked in top 25 poll; Conference tourney awaits Park's women's volleyball team; Park basketball teams begin 2009-10 season; IN THE NEWS---Dominique Allen; Kay Barnes, Ivy Chapin; Ashley Maxwell; Kim Orear, '00; Romona Nicolls; Dr. Michael Droge and Jennifer Ehrlich; Park University and KCUR; James A. Roy, '91; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001476.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001375.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---University begins "Windows of Opportunity" campaign for Norrington Center windows; Magazine ranks Park as one of the best in country for racial diversity; Online degree programs ranked high by consumer group; Donaldson tabbed as associate vice president for academic affairs; University receives another "military friendly" honor; Cherry Point Campus Center student becomes U.S. citizen on Independence Day; KC Federal Reserve Bank executive selected for School of Business lecture; Early childhood education bachelor's degree now offered Online; University making impact on Facebook, Twitter; Barnes to receive 2009 Missourian Award from American Heart Association; M.P.A. student receives United Nations internship; Student earns scholarship to study in Mexico; University offering leadership skills classes for women; ALUMNI NEWS---Alumnus Sebwe returns to Park to speak to men's soccer team; Alumni Association, track/cross country teams hosting 5K runs; Photos from Alumni Weekend, dinosaur dig available for viewing; Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Women's golf team selected as NAIA's Scholar Team of the Year; Women's soccer team begins year ranked in top 25; Men's basketball announces 2009-10 signing class; IN THE NEWS---Behzod Abduraimov; Javier Centonzio; Dr. Laurie DiPadova-Stocks, Don Wise; Traci Klasing; Carla Boren; Dr. Michael Droge; Dr. William Perry, '67; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001375.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001334.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Droge names University's interim president and CEO; Zaharopoulos tabbed as University's interim provost; Wood appointed interim College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean; Youngblood teaching peace journalism seminars in Uganda; Recent graduate selected for position with United Nations; Board of Trustees announce faculty promotions, grant tenure; Cibotaru participates in People to People Leadership Summit; Barnes appointed to ASPA national post; University hosts ISFTE pre-seminar meeting with Nigerian educator; Brackett essay published for Woolf conference journal; M.P.A. grad wins Kansas City ASPA Fisher award; Fontaine elected to Accessible Arts organization board; Agnew-Tally appointed to journal editorial board; Burk paper published in Journal for Computing Teachers; ALUMNI NEWS---Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---University's basketball media guide earns honor; Former Park catcher Shupe signs pro baseball contract; IN THE NEWS---Ryan Wagner; Fort Bliss Campus Center; Jason Grill; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001334.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001323.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Droge appointed Park University acting president; Byers-Pevitts granted "president emerita" status by Board of Trustees; DiPadova-Stocks named Graduate School interim executive director; University ranked by magazine for awarding bachelor degrees to Hispanics; Access Missouri program saved; GoArmyEd program honored by Harvard's Ash Institute; Office of Communication wins advertising award; Wood earns "The Big Read" grant from NEA; Students earn awards at Scott Air Force Base; Biology students bring home first place award from Missouri science meeting; Psychology students collect school supplies for Afghan children; Glauner has Park-centric philosophical book published; Students represent Belize at model Organization of American States conference; Students earn prominent summer internships; Breedlove wins scholarship from interior design organization; University publications now available in "e-magazine" format; ALUMNI NEWS---Alumni Weekend '09 scheduled for June 25-28 on Parkville Campus; Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Softball team advances to national tourney for first time in school history; Park student-athletes earn national honors; Hake selected MCAC pitcher of the year for second time; Baseball coach Lundy wins 200th career game at Park; Park runners compete at NAIA national meet; Mischka named men's, women's volleyball head coach; Park tops William Jewell for 2008-09 Townsend Trophy; Former Park baseball coach Kelso dies; IN THE NEWS---Behzod Abduraimov; Danny O'Neill; Park University softball team; Park University Golf Scramble; Jennifer Vosburg; Dr. Michael Droge; Dr. Beverley Byers-Pevitts; Park University baseball team; Tamara Miller; Joe Malone; Jason Grill; Martin Storey; Pam Berneking; Park University ranking; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001323.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001278.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Park President Beverley Byers-Pevitts to retire in June; Park ICM student Abduraimov wins prominent piano competition; University receives $100,000 Success for Veterans Award Grant; Park observes 134th anniversary at Founders Day celebration; Honors Convocation recognizes top students, scholarly endeavors; Zaharopoulos appointed to interim post; PSGA president speaks at Washington Higher Education Secretariat meeting; Board of Trustees member O'Neill slated to provide Commencement address; Staff, student represent Park at Access Missouri hearings; Park students elect new student government leaders; Awards banquet recognizes, honors leadership; Communication office wins marketing advertising awards; School for Education's ESOL certification program earns approval; Barnes appointed to HSPA post; Science e-fellows program developed by School for Education; University partners with Google for new suite of programs for students, faculty, alumni; ALUMNI NEWS---Alumni Weekend '09 scheduled for June 25-28 on Parkville Campus; Office of Alumni Relations hosting Montana dinosaur dig trip; Alumni Association offering 2009 Mediterranean cruise; Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Park softball team advances to first-ever national tournament; Park volleyball squad bows out NAIA national tournament; Park student-athletes named to conference academic list; Baseball team set school record for wins; IN THE NEWS---Dr. Thomas W. Peterman; William Miklo, '02; Robert Mayer; Robert Blakey; Dr. Heather Zeng; Julie Amor; Justine Riner; Soodie Beasley; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001278.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001231.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Park's Xerox Global Business Lecture Series features Fareed Zakaria; International Center for Music students win scholarships; Park faculty praised for contributions, achievements at recognition event; Park Online courses certified by Quality Matters; School of Business selects first executive-in-residence; Bachmann wins mixed-media art award; Accounting students help prepare taxes for Kansas City residents; Hauptmann lecture features its first international speaker; Student honored for behind-the-scenes theater work; ALUMNI NEWS---Alumni Weekend '09 scheduled for June 25-28 on Parkville Campus; Office of Alumni Relations hosting Montana dinosaur dig trip; Alumni Association offering 2009 Mediterranean cruise; Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Park hosting NAIA national volleyball tournament this week; Meriweather selected to NAIA All-America team; basketball players earn honors; Men's basketball players named NAIA Scholar-Athletes; IN THE NEWS---Community College of the Air Force/Tiffany Harris Rivera, '08; Park/Sprint Nextel ad; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001231.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001188.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Missouri independent colleges, universities urge lawmakers to reject Access Missouri legislation changes; University launches new web page for military students; Park nursing program adds students, partners with Kansas City hospital; Goodfellow campus student selected for Air Force's Tops in Blue; Military students win NAIMES award; Park wins award at regional CASE conference; Barnes receives award from Kansas City organization; University earns national community service recognition; New video "tour" promoting Park University now available; Hauptmann Lecture Series event to feature first international speaker; Park PTPI members volunteer for Operation Iraqi Children; Tickets remain for Fareed Zakaria Xerox lecture; University to pay tribute to Kansas City leaders at Founders Day event; ALUMNI NEWS---Office of Alumni Relations hosting Montana dinosaur dig trip; Alumni Weekend '09 dates set, activities planned; Alumni Association offering 2009 Mediterranean cruise; Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Senfuka donates time, soccer clothing to Ugandan community; Park basketball coach a part of Coaches vs. Cancer event; Baseball squad opens season undefeated; Men's volleyball squad bouncing back after rough stretch; Women's basketball player achieves milestones; IN THE NEWS---Park University; Kay Boehr; Dorla Watkins; Javier Centonzio; Fort Bliss Campus Center; Pam Berneking; Brian Renshaw; Mary Jean Eisenhower; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001188.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001132.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Park ranked top "military-friendly" university by magazine; University to pay tribute to Kansas City leaders at Founders Day event; Park offering new Online degree programs; Tickets available for Fareed Zakaria Xerox lecture; University recognized by Parkville, Mo., chamber; Park holds December Commencement ceremony; University receives grant for recycling program; Brackett wins award for British poetry companion book; Bergrud elected national vice president of public administration organization; Goodfellow AFB Campus Center collects "Cell Phones for Soldiers"; School for Education receives continuing accreditation; Park club begins pen pal program with elementary students; Park to host guest speaker for Black History Month event; Women's History Month lecture to feature Sinke; ALUMNI NEWS---Office of Alumni Relations hosting Montana dinosaur dig trip; Alumni Weekend '09 dates set; Alumni Association offering 2009 Mediterranean cruise; Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS--Park athletes honored for excelling in classroom; Park soccer players selected to NAIA All-America teams; University recognizes Pirate Club lifetime members; Men's volleyball team begins defense of national title; Meriweather joins elite basketball club with milestones; Men's basketball team on roll; IN THE NEWS--Dr. James Pasley, Sam Pennington Jr.; Copley Quad; Erica Zahibi; Taj Preciado; Tom Holcom; Deron Cherry II, Jon Meriweather, Joe C. Meriweather' UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001132.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001098.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Fareed Zakaria selected to speak at Park's Xerox Global Business Lecture Series in March; Mary Jean Eisenhower to receive honorary degree from Park and will be commencement featured speaker; Park selected as a top 20 military-friendly university; Park athletic teams to rejoin American Midwest Conference; Democracy Day essay contest winners announced; Park grad assistant receives entrepreneurial achievement award; NASPA recognizes residence life director as a "rising star"; YCM student Alan Shi featured in National Public Radio concert; Communication Arts Department sponsors veterans history project; Park hosts Buechner, Hechler in Congress to Campus program; School of Business and Management presented entrepreneurship lectures; Great Wolf Lodge weekend set for alumni, family and friends; Alumni Weekend '09 dates set; Alumni Association offering 2009 Mediterranean cruise; Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Park Named NAIA Champions of Character Institution; Women's soccer team advances to NAIA national tourney -- win in first round, fall in second round; Men's soccer team loses heartbreaker in NAIA opening round; Women's cross country team competes at national meet; Women's volleyball team places players on all-conference squad; Basketball season under way for Park teams; Softball team helps Kansas City area homeless; Park pays tribute to Ed Nelson; IN THE NEWS---Dr. Kathleen Vinlove; "One Homeless Night" event; Peter deSilva; UPCOMING EVENTS http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001098.shtml 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; 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