IN THIS ISSUE:
• Steps between Copley Quad and Science Hall to be reconstructed
• Youth Conservatory for Music students earn high marks at competition
• Democracy Day essay contest open to all Park undergraduate students
• Recycling efforts paying off on Parkville Campus
• Student Life office sponsoring blood drive
• KC Philharmonia season to open Oct. 4
• Green tip of the day
• Upcoming Events
Steps between Copley Quad and Science Hall to be reconstructed
Thanks to the generous gifts of former trustee Robert ('38) and Mary Alice Corbett, and the Sunderland Foundation, the steps connecting the Copley Quad residential hall and the Findlay-Wakefield Science Hall have been closed for reconstruction. Construction is slated to begin at 7 a.m. each day and the area scheduled to be reopened the first week of November with a dedication ceremony featuring the Corbett's and Sunderland's. The new construction will feature six-foot wide steps with railings, improvements to the adjoining hillside, lights and a five-foot clear walkway.
Students/faculty/staff who use these steps will need to use the steps between Copley Hall and Norrington Center during the construction. The sidewalk and entrances on the west side of the Science Hall will remain open.
In addition, the handicap parking area on the north side of the Science Hall will be blocked off. A few handicap spaces will be moved to the parallel parking area along Morden Road. Those who drive along Morden Road are advised that construction crews will be in the area directing traffic to allow trucks in and out of the area. Regular commuter traffic will continue to drive one way along Morden Road.
Youth Conservatory for Music students earn high marks at competition
On Sept. 20, piano students in Park University's Youth Conservatory for Music, a division of the International Center for Music, competed at the 2009 Missouri Music Teachers Association District III auditions in Overland Park, Kan. Six students earned the top "1" rating and will advance to the state competition in Warrensburg, Mo., on Thursday, Nov. 5. The students are: Arianna Richardson and Liana Storey, both second graders from Kansas City, Mo.; Ting-Ting Shi, 4th grade, Lawrence, Kan.; Caroline Dong, 5th grade, Lawrence; Jasmine Ye, 5th grade, North Kansas City, Mo.; and Danni Wang, 9th grade, Overland Park. Marina Sultanova, instructor of piano in the YCM, is their teacher.
Democracy Day essay contest open to all Park undergraduate students
All Park University undergraduate students across the nation and Online are invited to enter the University's Democracy Day 2009 Essay Contest. This year's topic is "Should the rules of the U.S. Senate be changed to eliminate the power of the minority to prevent the majority from acting?" The deadline to submit the 250-word maximum essay is 5 p.m. (Central time) on Friday, Oct. 2. This year's grand prize is a Dell Inspiron laptop/netbook and an all-in-one printer, with the winner being announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The essays will be judged by distinguished panels of scholars and public officials. Students should submit their essays to Erik Bergrud, senior director of community and government relations, at erik.bergrud@park.edu. For more information about Democracy Day and the essay contest, visit www.park.edu/democracyday.
Recycling efforts paying off on Parkville Campus
According to statistics recently released by Randy Bailey, director of environmental services, Park University's Parkville Campus recycled 4,595 pounds of paper and 25 pounds of aluminum and plastic cans/bottles between mid-July and mid-September. Bailey said that the total was affected by a one-time recycling of old University catalogues, "but we are nevertheless happy that this much paper did not go to the landfill." Approximately 124 pounds of paper is being recycled on the Parkville Campus each day. Visit www.park.edu/recycling/ to learn more about Park's recycling and sustainability efforts and what you can do to help the University be "green."
Student Life office sponsoring blood drive
The Office of Student Life will host a Community Blood Center blood drive on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor of Thompson Commons on the Parkville Campus. To make an appointment, visit www.esavealifenow.org and use sponsor code "parkuniversity," or contact Katy Goodwin, special events coordinator, at katy.goodwin@park.edu or (816) 584-6415.
KC Philharmonia season to open Oct. 4
The Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City will open its 2009-10 season with a concert on Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring familiar pieces composed by Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Dvorak. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the Parkville Campus. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. This is conductor Andres Franco's final season at the helm of the Philharmonia. Franco has been appointed associate conductor of the Fort Worth (Texas) Symphony and principal conductor of Caminos del Inka Ensemble. The Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City is a not-for-profit community orchestra sponsored in part by Park University.
Green tip of the day
When choosing materials and textiles for your home, choose those with the longest lifespan, such as microfiber, wool and organic cotton, even if they cost more. Smart greenies know that they're a better investment in the long term and the fact that they won't quickly end up in the dump means that long-lived fabrics are better for the environment. For more information and additional tips to lead a "green life," visit http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife.
Upcoming Events
• William Eickhorst Art Exhibit -- through October 23, Campanella Gallery
• School of Business Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series with Dr. Thomas Hoenig -- September 28, 4 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Ethnic Voices Poetry Series with Heid Erdrich -- September 30, 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. reception), Kansas City Public Library Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo.
• Department of Theatre production of Fuddy Meers -- Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 8-10, 8 p.m., David Theater (Alumni Hall)
• Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City Concert -- October 4, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Community Blood Center Blood Drive -- Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thompson Commons, first floor
• CETL Colleague-to-Colleague Series -- October 7, TBA
• Fall I ends (KC area) -- October 11
• Fall Break begins (KC area) -- October 12
• Fall Break ends (KC area) -- October 18
• Fall II begins (KC area) -- October 19
• Coming to America Program (Americas) -- October 21, noon, Herr House Lounge
• Ethnic Voices Poetry Series: Latino Writers Collective -- October 22, 7 p.m. (reception 6:30 p.m.), Herr House Lounge
• Association for Computing Machinery Regional Programming Contest -- October 24, Parkville Campus
• Michael David Wickerson Art Exhibit -- October 26-November 25, Campanella Gallery
• "Experience a College Day" (CLAS event) -- October 28, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Parkville Campus
• Meet, Eat and Greet Career Fair -- October 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (employers and students), 1-3 p.m.; (employers and faculty), Breckon Sports Center East Dome
• Toys for Tots Campaign (Phi Alpha Theta/Zeta Omicron) -- October 29-November 25, Parkville Campus
• CETL Colleague-to-Colleague Series -- November 4, TBA
• School of Business Symposium on Public/Private Partnerships -- November 4, 8 a.m., Kansas City Public Library Central Library
• Meyer Music Piano Sale -- November 6-7, TBA, Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Parkville Community Band Concert -- November 8, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Veteran's Day (Kansas City area offices closed; no Parkville Campus daytime classes; Fall II classes held) -- November 11
• Park Model United Nations Event -- November 11, TBA, Parkville Campus
• International Center for Music Master Classes with violinist Eric Rosenblith -- November 13, 1-5:30 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• International Center for Music/Youth Conservatory for Music Young Virtuosi Concert -- November 15, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
Note: To view a comprehensive schedule for all events, including athletics, visit www.park.edu/calendar/parkville.html.
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