IN THIS ISSUE:
• Student earns prestigious internship with U.S. Department of Commerce
• Parkville Campus to host regional "battle of the brains" competition
• Sanders, Williams make presentations at biology educators conference
• Zaharopoulos participates as faculty reviewer for university in Cyprus
• Smith authors article for security publication
• Langston appointed to Cheyenne Chamber Military Affairs Committee
• DePriest presents session for virtual conference
• Park In The News--Robert Mayer
• Green tip of the day
• Upcoming Events
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| Amy Crumbliss |
Student earns prestigious internship with U.S. Department of Commerce
Park University student Amy Crumbliss, a senior Spanish major and Honors Program member, has garnered an internship with the U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commerce Services office in Kansas City, Mo. Crumbliss will be a part of the International Trade Administration, an agency of the Department of Commerce that creates prosperity by strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. It also assists small and medium-sized businesses to export their products overseas. The Kansas City office works with companies in northwest Missouri and eastern Kansas.
Crumbliss will be involved with offering a variety of services to businesses, including identifying international markets, finding overseas partners and assisting business to navigate trade requirements and documentation. Her specific duties will include conducting market research, preparing informational materials and writing a monthly newsletter.
"This internship has already benefited me greatly," Crumbliss said. "Not only am I able to see the real-world application of all that I learned in my (IB 315) International Business Perspectives class, but I am learning even more about international commerce. It is exciting to get to work with companies, encouraging them to think globally and helping them expand their company internationally."
Parkville Campus to host regional "battle of the brains" competition
Park University and Park's chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery will host a regional ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest on Saturday, Oct. 24. The contest will feature 10 teams from four universities in Missouri, including three from Park, in a "battle of the brains." Each team of three students will be challenged to use their programming skills and rely on mental endurance to solve complex, real world problems under a grueling deadline. Tackling these problems is the equivalent to completing a semester's worth of computer programming in one afternoon. The team that solves the most problems correctly in the least amount of time could win one of 100 coveted spots in the world finals, Feb. 1-6, in Harbin, China. Wen Hsin, Ph.D., associate professor of information and computer science, is Park's ACM chapter adviser.
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| Dr. Carol Sanders |
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| Dr. Don Williams |
Sanders, Williams make presentations at biology educators conference
Carol Sanders, Ph.D., and Don Williams, Ed.D., associate professors of biology, made presentations at the Association of College and University Biology Educators annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 9-10. Sanders and Williams hosted a roundtable discussion on "The Trials, Tribulations and Successes of Undergraduate Research -- An Evolving Program Plan." In this discussion, Sanders and Williams provided an outline of the scope and sequence of Park's Biology Research Capstone program and discussed its successes and pitfalls. The duo also presented a poster on "Stream Research in a Non-Major Environmental Biology Course." The presentation showed how the Missouri Department Natural Resources Stream Team activities are used for laboratory investigations as an attempt to engage students in real-world science.
In addition, Williams presented a teaching strategy for introductory anatomy and physiology instructors on "A Holistic Approach to the Teaching of Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology." The session demonstrated constructive and holistic approaches to developing a fluid compartment model of body function.
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| Dr. Thimios Zaharopoulos |
Zaharopoulos participates as faculty reviewer for university in Cyprus
Thimios Zaharopoulos, Ph.D., interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, traveled to Cyprus during Park University's fall break to serve as an external faculty reviewer for Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia. According to Zaharopoulos, public universities in Cyprus invite internationally known experts to serve on faculty search committees for new academic positions. Zaharopoulos' travel was underwritten by the Open University of Cyprus.
Smith authors article for security publication
Jeffrey Smith, adjunct instructor of information and computer science, recently had an article he authored published in the fall issue of The Security Journal. The article, "Management and Security Risks with Client-Server Software," identifies best practices in providing a basic roadmap for managers to ensure due diligence security in client-server software applications. According to Smith, the best practices and identification of early software vulnerabilities can contribute to successful business operations. Management holds key positional responsibility in asking questions concerning software application security and identification of software security issues early alerts key developmental personnel in pursuing an avenue for resolution. The article can be found on page 40 of the Journal.
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| Sarena Langston |
Langston appointed to Cheyenne Chamber Military Affairs Committee
Sarena Langston, campus center director at Park University's F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Campus Center, has been appointed to the Greater Cheyenne (Wyo.) Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee Executive Board. In addition, Langston will be the co-chair of the committee's scholarship and quarterly awards. The Military Affairs Committee helps maintain a harmonious and productive relationship between the community and all military units in the Cheyenne area.
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| Dr. Desiree DePriest |
DePriest presents session for virtual conference
Desiree DePriest, Ph.D., adjunct instructor of information and computer science and business administration, presented the session, "Collaborative Learning: Using Internet and Web-Top Applications to Enhance Student Teams," for the Kaplan University Village conference. DePriest's session, presented virtually on Oct. 8, focused on the use of free web-top applications to enhance collaboration and social networking among students working in groups in online learning environments.
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| Robert Mayer |
Park In The News
Robert Mayer, School of Business executive-in-residence, was interviewed for story on retail stores and restaurants making moves to new locations in the Kansas City area. The story appeared in the Oct. 20 edition of The Kansas City Star.
Green tip of the day
In addition to going organic, you can make other dietary changes to help your health and please the planet. Eating less meat is a huge way to heal the earth. About 18 percent of greenhouse gases come from industrialized livestock production (and it lessens your overall caloric intake). The term "tread lightly" takes on new meaning now that there's research citing overeating and obesity as causes of global warming. 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 closed 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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