Memorial service, reception, lecture to celebrate Hauptmann
On Wednesday, April 9, Park University will celebrate and honor the life and legacy of one of the most revered figures in its 133-year history, Jerzy Hauptmann, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science and public administration, and founder of the School for Public Affairs, who passed away on January 29.
All faculty, staff, alumni, students and are invited to attend any or all of the following events on April 9:
- A memorial service at 3 p.m. in the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel will pay tribute and commemorate Hauptmann's lasting impact on the individuals he touched and the University.
- A reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the McCoy Meetin' House to allow attendees to remember and reconnect.
- The Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture at 7 p.m. in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theatre in Alumni Hall will feature speaker Lawrence J. Korb, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and a senior advisor to the Center for Defense Information. This annual lecture, now in its 16th year, epitomizes the vision Hauptmann championed to promote global academic interconnectivity.
Limited seating is still available for the lecture. You can reserve your free ticket Online at www.park.edu/tickets. For more information about these events, contact Erik Bergrud, director of the International Center for Civic Engagement and special assistant to the president for University projects on civic engagement, at (816) 584-6412 or erik.bergrud@park.edu.
DiPadova-Stocks writes chapter in recently published book
Laurie DiPadova-Stocks, Ph.D., professor of public administration and dean of the Hauptmann School for Public Affairs, is a featured author in a book recently published. DiPadova-Stocks wrote a chapter on "Fostering Social and Civic Responsibility by Organizations and Their People" in the book, 21st Century Management, A Reference Handbook. The chapter is the first published reference to the "Unscripted Future" initiative of the HSPA. An e-flyer for the book can be found at www.sagepub.com/booksProdDesc.nav?contribId=618057&prodId=Book230588.
International marketing class hosts guest speakers
The International Marketing class (MK 395), taught by Michael Fitzmorris, associate professor of marketing and international business, hosted a pair of guest speakers in late March. Nathalie Scharf, international trade representative, and Randi Tveitaraas Jack, international development manager, both from the Kansas Department of Commerce (shown in the adjacent photo left and center, respectively, with Fitzmorris), discussed the Kansas aviation industry. They also helped students with their export projects.
Park hosts high school forensics tournament
About 150 high school students from the Kansas City and surrounding area converged on the Parkville Campus on March 25 to compete in the Heart of America National Forensics League Student Congress qualifying tournament. Students debated for more than six hours on topics ranging from immigration to taxes. Teams from Liberty, Park Hill, Park Hill South and Savannah (Mo.) high schools advanced and will be representing the area in the national tournament. The tournament was sponsored by Park's Communication Arts department and the student organization Communication Connection.
Theatre Department to host guest speaker April 7
Felicia Hardison Londré, Ph.D., an American Theatre Fellow and Curators' professor of theatre at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, will present a fun and informative talk on Monday, April 7, on "The Questionable Identity."
This hour-long presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theatre in Alumni Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Londre, who received the 2001 Association for Theatre in Higher Education Outstanding Teacher award, will survey evidence relating to the authorship of plays and sonnets of William Shakespeare. A brief question and answer session will follow.
Intramural co-ed softball season set to begin
Faculty, staff, alumni and students are invited to put together a team and play intramural co-ed softball. Teams are provided bats, gloves, balls and bases -- even numbered jerseys -- all you have to do is come out and play!
Faculty and staff interested in putting together a team are asked to contact Eric Blair, special assistant to the vice president and assistant dean of student life, at eric.blair@park.edu. Students and alumni should register Online at www.park.edu/intramurals. All registrations are due by Saturday, April 12. For more information, send an e-mail to intramurals@park.edu.
Green tip of the week
Each year, nearly 200 million gallons of used oil are illegally dumped on the ground, tossed in the trash or poured down storm sewers and drains. Just one gallon of used oil -- the amount from a small car engine -- can pollute one million gallons of fresh water and create an eight-acre oil slick. For more information and additional tips to lead a "green life," visit http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife/.
Upcoming Events
- George Rousis art exhibition -- through April 25, Campanella Gallery
- Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Memorial Service / Reception -- April 9 (memorial service at 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel; reception at 4:30 p.m., McCoy Meetin' House)
- 16th annual Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture, with speaker Lawrence J. Korb -- April 9, 7 p.m., David Theatre in Alumni Hall
- Cultural Sharing Event -- April 11, 5 p.m., David Theatre in Alumni Hall
- Parkville Community Band Concert -- April 13, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
- Vital Conversations: John Brown The Opera - Saint or Sinner? -- April 16, 7 p.m. David Theatre in Alumni Hall
- NAIA Men's Volleyball National Invitational Tournament -- April 17-19, Breckon Sports Center
- Violin Recital featuring Ben Sayevich students -- April 19, 7:30 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
- Honors Convocation -- April 23, 7 p.m., Breckon Sports Center
- "Acting Beyond Prejudice" performance -- April 24-26, 8 p.m., Studio Theatre in Alumni Hall
- Park Piano Trio -- April 25, 7:30 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
- Northland Community Choir Spring Concert -- April 27, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
- Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium -- April 28-30, Parkville Campus
- Pearl Chamberlin, Anna Mandina and Annette Schooling senior art exhibit -- April 28-May 30, Campanella Gallery
- Midwestern Conference on Research at Predominately Undergraduate Institutions -- May 1, 8:30 a.m., Woodard Conference Center/College for Distance Learning
- Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City Season Finale Concert -- May 4, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
- Cello Studio Recital with Martin Storey students -- May 8, 7:30 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
- Spring 2008 Semester ends -- May 9
- Nursing Program Pinning Ceremony -- May 9, 2 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
- May Commencement -- May 10, 11 a.m., Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, Mo.
- Spring II ends -- May 11
- Maymester begins -- May 12
- Youth Conservatory for Music Gala Concert -- May 18, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
- Ben Sayevich Violin Recital -- May 22, 7:30 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
- Maymester ends -- May 23
- Memorial Day -- May 26 (Parkville Campus closed)
Note: To view a comprehensive athletics schedule, visit www.parkathletics.com/news/dept/all_events.shtml.
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