IN THIS ISSUE:
• Park's Facebook page tops 1,000 fans
• Park student attends commencement ceremony at Randolph AFB despite accident
• Khawaja holding photography exhibit at Kansas City hotel
• Bookstore observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Park In The News--Angie Peterson, University ranking
• October is National Dental Hygiene Month
• Green tip of the day
• Upcoming Events
Park's Facebook page tops 1,000 fans
This summer, Park University began its official presence on Facebook. It is just one more way to keep up with news and events, not only on the Parkville Campus, but at campus centers across the country. As of Oct. 7, the University's official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/parkuniversity, had nearly 1,100 "fans." Besides the University's official page, a number of University departments and campus centers also have Facebook pages. A list of current Park University Facebook pages can be found at www.park.edu/about/facebook.html. In addition, the University recently joined the ranks on Twitter. Become a Park University follower on Twitter at http://twitter.com/parkuniversity to begin receiving Park "tweets." Park University Interim President Michael Droge, Ph.D., also has a Twitter account. Follow him at http://twitter.com/ParkUPrez. Links to Park's official Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and news feeds can be found on the University's home page, www.park.edu. For those who follow the Pirates' athletic teams, check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/parkathletics and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ParkPirates.
Park student attends commencement ceremony at Randolph AFB despite accident
by Angelique Trent, adjunct instructor of English, Randolph AFB Campus Center
According to the 2008 edition of the Digest of Education Statistics, 1.5 million Americans earned a bachelor's degree during the 2007-08 academic year. Every year, thousands of college graduates choose not to walk the stage for one reason or another. Some do not want to sit through a long ceremony, while others may not like the brief moment in the spotlight.
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| Mark Lebedzinski |
After an incident left Mark Lebedzinski's jaw broken in two places just six days before he was slated to attend the Park University commencement ceremony for Randolph Air Force Base (Texas) Campus Center graduates on June 27, no one expected him to walk the stage. In fact, Lebedzinski admits that he planned on staying home after going into surgery a few days after the incident. But, two days after he was released from the hospital, Lebedzinski woke up that Saturday morning and decided he wasn't going to let anything stop him from celebrating what he had worked so hard to achieve.
Read more about Lebedzinski's journey at http://news.park.edu/pub/news_001395.shtml.
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| Masoom Khawaja |
Khawaja holding photography exhibit at Kansas City hotel
An exhibit of photography by Masoom Khawaja, assistant professor of graphic design, will be on display at the Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Mo., 770 W. 47th St., through mid-November. The exhibit includes 14 photos that showcase Khawaja's travels to Brazil, Canada, France, India and Italy. A reception for the exhibit is tentatively scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Sheraton.
Bookstore observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Park University Bookstore, located in the Mabee Learning Center/Academic Underground, is selling t-shirts and pink jump drives in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A portion of the sales from each of these items is donated to breast cancer research. In addition, October is also a month for sales. Through Saturday, Oct. 24, all clearance items are an extra 25 percent off and all Redshirt brand clothing is 25 percent off. These discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers, including the Park faculty/staff discount. For more information, contact the Bookstore at (816) 584-6747.
Park In The News
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| Angie Peterson |
• Angie Peterson, assistant director of international education and study abroad, will appear on the Thursday, Oct. 8, episode of KCPT's (Kansas City Public Television) show, "Check Please!" The taped show will air at 8 p.m. Peterson is one of three reviewers and will provide her opinion on a trio of Kansas City restaurants, U-Gene’s Deli and Pizza, Blanc Burgers and Bottles, and Blue Koi.
• Ingram's, a Kansas City business magazine, ranked Park University as the top private college/university in Missouri and Kansas in its September issue. The ranking was based on undergraduate enrollment from the fall of 2008 and includes additional statistical information, including graduate enrollment, undergraduate and graduate tuition rates, number of full-time faculty, student-to-teacher ratio, housing costs per semester, annual operating budget and endowment funds.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month
Once a month in the Imprint Express, Pirate Fitness will provide a "health observance tip of the month." October is National Dental Hygiene Month.
The hectic pace of today's adult lifestyle often leaves little time for the daily oral health care routine needed to prevent cavities and periodontal disease. This is unfortunate since periodontal disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. An estimated 75 percent of Americans reportedly have some form of periodontal disease. Early detection of periodontal disease reduces the risk of permanent damage to teeth and gums and can prevent more extensive and costly treatment in later years. Regular professional visits, every six months or as scheduled by your dental hygienist, will help you learn more about proper care for your teeth and gums. Regular professional visits are important because gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, is usually painless and you may not be able to detect it on your own. For more information, visit www.adha.org/.
Green tip of the day
According to the Clean Air Council, packaging accounts for almost one-third of the waste generated in the United States. Reduce your trash footprint by bringing your own reusable container to the coffee shop or cafe. When shopping, buy in bulk, opt for products with minimal packaging and bring reusable shopping bags. 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
• Community Blood Center Blood Drive -- Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thompson Commons, first floor
• Department of Theatre production of Fuddy Meers -- Oct. 8-10, 8 p.m., David Theater (Alumni Hall)
• 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
• Coming to America Program (Asia) -- November 18, noon, Herr House Lounge
• Thanksgiving Break (KC area offices closes and no daytime classes; Fall II classes held) -- November 26-29
• Graduating Fine Arts Seniors Art Exhibit (Melanie Clouser, Rachel Hinges and John Sutton III) -- November 30-January 29, 2010, Campanella Gallery
Note: To view a comprehensive schedule for all events, including athletics, visit www.park.edu/calendar/parkville.html.
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