IN THIS ISSUE:
• University hosting Symposium on Public-Private Partnerships Nov. 4
• Bell co-authors article on Chinese governmental corporation ownership for journal
• Brackett represents State of Missouri at national book festival
• Park library hosting book sale this week
• Park University career fair set for Oct. 28
• Park's Sodexo Campus Services participating in Helping Hands promotion
• PSSC, Mountain Home AFB staff receive compliments from students
• Green tip of the day
• Upcoming Events
University hosting Symposium on Public-Private Partnerships Nov. 4
Tickets remain for Park University's School of Business Symposium on Public-Private Partnerships, which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Helzberg Auditorium, located inside the Kansas City (Mo.) Public Library's Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. The symposium brings together major stakeholders in finance, public policy, economic development and real estate development for a day-long conference, with talks on how governments can benefit from private-sector financing for new infrastructure or improvements for existing, outmoded structures. Likewise, private investors are confronted with a variety of questions when deciding on the best way to structure and finance public-private partnerships that will yield acceptable return on investment.
The cost is $40 in advance and $50 at the door. A limited number of student tickets are available for $25. The fee includes Symposium materials, breakfast, lunch and complimentary parking. Attendees will also receive a certificate of professional development in public-private partnership from Park University. For complete information about the Symposium, including an event agenda and registration, visit www.park.edu/3p.
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Bell co-authors article on Chinese governmental corporation ownership for journal
Stephen E. Bell, Ph.D., J.D., associate professor of economics, co-authored an article for the academic journal Corporate Ownership and Control, volume 7. The article, "Corporate Governance and Firm Valuation -- The Case of China," discusses the impact of high levels of Chinese governmental ownership in Chinese corporations. According to Bell, the Chinese government is often the majority stockholder in Chinese corporations. Minority investors tend to discount their valuation of these corporations because the Chinese government extracts benefits from the corporations to the detriment of the minority stockholder investors. The article examines the circumstances and notes that minority investors prefer larger dividend payouts to stockholders as a means of preventing the government from extracting excessive benefits from these corporations.
Brackett represents State of Missouri at national book festival
Virginia Brackett, Ph.D., Department of English and Modern Languages associate professor and chair, and director of Park's Honors Program, represented the State of Missouri at the Library of Congress National Book Festival, Sept. 26, in Washington, D.C. The festival, which Brackett attended as a member of the board of the Missouri Center for the Book, welcomed 130,000 attendees on the National Mall. It featured dozens of well-known authors and poets, including John Irving, Judy Blume and Ken Burns. Brackett is shown at right in the adjacent photo with Tom Dillingham, Ph.D., of Stephens College, and Anne-Imela M. Radice, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Park library hosting book sale this week
Park University's McAfee Memorial Library is holding a book sale through Friday, Oct 23, benefitting Park's Friends of the Library. Hours for the sale are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day through Thursday, Oct. 22, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. Hardbacks cost 50 cents, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines are 10 cents each or 15 for $1. For more information, contact Ann Schultis, director of library services, at ann.schultis@park.edu or (816) 584-6704.
Park University career fair set for Oct. 28
Park University will host its annual "Meet, Eat and Greet Career Fair" on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the east dome of the Breckon Sports Center. Dozens of employers from various disciplines and industries will meet with students and potential job candidates from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Park faculty are encouraged to eat lunch and talk with employers from 1 to 3 p.m.
Students planning to attend should bring copies of their résumé and dress professionally. The career fair will include large and small companies as well as nonprofit organizations and government agencies, representing a wide variety of industries, including media/advertising, health, finance, social services and real estate. A current list of participating companies can be found at www.park.edu/career. For more information, contact Traci Klasing, assistant director of the Career Development Center, at traci.klasing@park.edu or (816) 584-6407.
Park's Sodexo Campus Services participating in Helping Hands promotion
Sodexo Campus Services on the Parkville Campus is participating in the company's "Helping Hands" event which supports the fight against hunger. Through Thursday, Nov. 12, customers of the Thompson Dining Center and the Smart Market can purchase a filled Helping Hands bag or fill one themselves. You can also participate with a cash donation or a donation or canned goods. All donations and Helping Hands bags will go to Kansas City area charities. For more information, contact Kathleen Robey, food services director, at kathleen.robey@park.edu or (816) 584-6395.
PSSC, Mountain Home AFB staff receive compliments from students
A Park University distance learning student who had sent Park Student Success Center staff a series of questions regarding his plans to graduate next fall sent in a word of thanks to the PSSC staff. The student said that the PSSC staff have "provided a tremendous service and have been extremely accommodating when it comes to assisting military members. You are all superb in what you do."
Another student, attending Park's Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Campus Center, provided kudos for its staff. "Thank you all for your outstanding help and support throughout my degree pursuance. Your prompt responses and knowledgeable insights, outside your normal realm of duties, permitted my successful degree completion. I will fully recommend Park University and especially the Mountain Home Campus Center to anyone. This is all due to your excellent support."
Green tip of the day
One of the biggest hassles of having a pet is dealing with their poop. Not only is it inherently unpleasant, but also poses environmental hazards such as water pollution, transmitting diseases to other species, and, if left unchecked in public spaces, causing human resentment toward animals. Do your civic duty by picking up any business your pet leaves behind using a biodegradable bag or "scooperbox," or compost it. In addition, you can use an eco-friendly cat litter. 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
• Coming to America Program (Americas) -- October 21, noon, Louise Morden Board Room
• Ethnic Voices Poetry Series: Latino Writers Collective -- October 22, 7 p.m. (reception 6:30 p.m.), McCoy Meetin' House
• Fright Night -- October 23, 6-9 p.m., Copley Quad
• 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 "Creating a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program -- November 4, 1-3 p.m., Louise Morden Board Room
• 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
• Nursing Career Fair -- December 3, 1-2:30 p.m., Mabee Learning Center (Academic Underground)
• "Letters from the Front: Christmas Truce of 1914" -- December 3-5, 7-9 p.m.; December 6, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., David Theater (Alumni Hall)
• Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City Christmas Concert -- December 5, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Fall 2009 Semester ends (KC area) -- December 11
• Residence Halls close (Parkville Campus) -- December 11
• International Center for Music Fundraising Concert, featuring the Park Piano Trio -- December 11, 7:30 p.m., Folly Theater
• Mid-Year Commencement -- December 12, Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, Mo., 11 a.m.
• Fall II ends (KC area) -- December 13
Note: To view a comprehensive schedule for all events, including athletics, visit www.park.edu/calendar/parkville.html.
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