http://news.park.edu/pub/ University, Imprint and eNews from Park University, Parkville, Missouri. Maintained by the office of University Advancement. http://news.park.edu/pub/ http://news.park.edu/images/park-rss.gif 144 54 en-us http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002142.shtml Dailey-Hebert authors article on role of emotions in virtual education; Klasing appointed president of MoCDA; Al Rahahleh presents at conference; Faculty present paper at technology conference; Wood to serve ACE Women's Network; Biology Club cleans highway near Parkville Campus; Inaugural Freshmen First Day planned; Green tip of the day; Upcoming events http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002142.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002141.shtml Park University President Michael H. Droge, Ph.D., has been honored by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, as its 2012 Distinguished Alumnus. The honor, given to Droge for achievements in his professional career, was presented at the GSBS-UTMB's commencement ceremony on May 4. http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002141.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002140.shtml Droge honored with Distinguished Alumnus award; Park recognized by magazine for graduating Hispanic students; Talamantes named AVCA Coach of the Year; Students earn Missouri collegiate journalism awards; History majors create Civil War Endowment Fund; Faculty duo make online presentation on Twitter; Thompson Cafeteria, Pirate Grounds announce summer schedule; Park, local ASPA chapter to host speaker on women veterans, military spouses; Human Resource Services announces new hires from April; Park Current reminder: Send in your favorite spring photos; Park faculty, staff earn kudos; Park In The News--Traci Klasing, Douglas Maceiko; Green tip of the day; Upcoming events http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002140.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002139.shtml Members of Park University's student-run newspaper, The Stylus, recently were honored with seven awards by the Missouri College Media Association. http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002139.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002138.shtml Kansas City mayor to provide keynote address at Park's KC Area May Commencement; Park students elect 2012-13 PSGA officers, senators; Park military students receive car donations; Taulman presents bird breeding survey results; PDL staff present at conference; Students learn about financial literacy; University to host summer Coterie Theatre classes; Bookstore holding clothing sale through May 11; Titanic book available; Park In The News--Jeanette Prenger, Danny O'Neill, Behzod Abduraimov, Megan Heese; Green tip of the day; Upcoming events http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002138.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002136.shtml UNIVERSITY NEWS---Men's volleyball team wins third NAIA national title; Academic achievements recognized at Honors Convocation; Winners of prestigious Park scholarships announced; Park University leaders, programs honored at Howell Awards Banquet; First edition of "The Peace Journalist" published; STUDENT NEWS---Whipple honored for work with disabled children; Park students elected 2012-13 PSGA representatives; Park students elected 2012-13 PSGA representatives; Katuwal earns award for biology paper; Students earn prize for research project; FACULTY/STAFF/TRUSTEE ACCOLADES---Goddard honored by Ingram's with "40 Under Forty" selection; Manchion promoted to registrar; Youngblood earns honorary Rotarian recognition; Osborne authors journal article on study abroad identity; ALUMNI NEWS---Reminder: Alumni Weekend moving to the fall; Alumni recruiters wanted; Alumni encouraged to participate in Alumni Association programs; ATHLETICS---Arteaga named to men's volleyball All-America team; Cordero, Hemmingsen earn national strength and conditioning award; Women's golf season ends at AMC tournament; Park baseball, softball teams in postseason play; IN THE NEWS---Carolyn Elwess, Kyle Clifton, Jan Zimmerman/Kris Turnbow, Albert and Sylvia Caldwell, Laurie McCormack, International Center for Music, Geneva Bailey, Park University, Steven Youngblood, Paul Bilanzic, Jeanette Prenger, Megan Heese; UPCOMING EVENTS---Kansas City Area Commencement ceremony set for May 12 http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002136.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002137.shtml Park University, in partnership with the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration, will host Deborah L. Frett, chief executive officer of the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, at the chapter's annual awards dinner on Tuesday, May 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Swope Memorial Golf Course Clubhouse, 6900 Swope Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Mo. http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002137.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002135.shtml Children will take the stage this summer when Park University partners with the Coterie Theatre to offer drama and acting classes at the University's Parkville Campus. Week-long summer camps for children entering kindergarten through 12th grade are scheduled for June 11 through June 29. http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002135.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002134.shtml Park University students recently elected their representatives -- executive board and senators -- for the 2012-13 Park Student Government Association. Janek Sunga, a junior majoring in natural science/biology and English writing major from Nairobi, Kenya was elected president. http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002134.shtml http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002133.shtml Following an exhaustive national search for a new registrar, Park University found the person to serve in that capacity was already on its staff. Jody Manchion, who has served as interim registrar at Park since October 2011, was promoted to the position, effective April 11. http://news.park.edu/pub/news_002133.shtml