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| Jovan Frazier |
Park student participates in Miss Black USA pageant
Jovan Frazier, a Park University senior majoring in communication arts/broadcasting, represented the State of Kansas by taking part in the 2008 Miss Black USA pageant, held in Las Vegas in June. Frazier was originally the first runner-up in the Miss Black Kansas USA pageant, which was held in November 2007. However, just two weeks before the national pageant, the original winner resigned her duties due to educational commitments, moving Frazier to the titleholder spot.
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| Dr. Don Williams |
Williams presents poster at science meeting
Don Williams, Ed.D., associate professor of biology, presented a poster "Community Service Projects: Doorways for Student Self-Discovery and Service" at the 63rd annual meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation and the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation, Aug. 1-4 in Newberg, Ore. The ASA is an organization of scientists and educators who have a Christian faith perspective.
Other Park University faculty, staff and students who contributed to the poster were: Tom Bertoncino, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Athletic Training; Diana Boyd McElroy, Ph.D., dean of student life; Timothy Gabor, Ph.D., former associate professor of biology; Brian Hoffman, Ph.D., professor of biology and mathematics; Donna Howell, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry; Andrew Johnson, Ph.D., professor of psychology; Steven Allen, senior majoring in biology; Loren Laughlin, junior majoring in biology; Mary Siedlik, senior majoring in psychology; and Brittany Thornburg, senior majoring in athletic training.
Kudos sent to Park enrollment counselor, faculty member
Mark Robison, an enrollment counselor in the Park Student Success Center, as well as Susanne Nishino, Ph.D., Online adjunct instructor of psychology, were both recently acknowledged by a student for their efforts.
The student, Joe Glazewski, a sophomore social psychology major, said that he needed help with enrolling in his first class at Park and that Robison was "absolutely fantastic in answering any and all questions. He was great at doing exactly what his title infers -- counseling!" Glazewski added that through Robison's advice and guidance, his first experience with Park was a pleasure.
The student also thanked Nishino for making his first Online course "challenging, yet insightful," adding, "If this is any indication of how Park handles all of its Online teachings, I am confident that once I have completed my degree, I will be all the wiser for having done so."
Monchusie participates in technology session
David Monchusie, chief information officer, Information Technology Services, was one of three speakers for a campus technology webinar in early May. Monchusie, along with representatives from Rave Wireless and Sprint Nextel, spoke on the benefits of a connected campus at higher education institutions, focusing on how students, faculty and staff can better connect and communicate.
Agnew-Tally, Wolf make presentation in Australia
Josephine Agnew-Tally, Ed.D., dean of the School for Education, and Amy Wolf, Ph.D., assistant professor of education, presented an abstract, "Early Childhood Teacher Induction: A Constructivist Perspective," at the International Society for Teacher Education's 28th annual international seminar, April 20-25, in Armidale, Australia. In addition, Olga Ganzen, Ph.D., director of international education and study abroad, was also a part of the abstract, but was unable to attend.
Faculty, staff, students reminded to register for PirateConnect
Park University faculty, staff and students are reminded that you can register to receive emergency broadcast alerts on your cell phone through PirateConnect. Those who are registered can receive text messages about classes being cancelled, notifications of a campus emergency, etc.
Registration is easy -- just go to www.park.edu/PirateConnect and click the "PirateConnect" logo at the top right of the page and follow the instructions. If you have questions or need further assistance, call the PirateConnect Store at (816) 584-6755 or the Office of Student Life at (816) 584-6377.
Please note that if you do not have text messaging sending/receiving ability on your cell phone, you will not receive messages and/or additional charges from your cell phone provider will be added.
Park In The News
The Organization of American Historians August 2008 newsletter includes an article featuring Park University's history program. Mentioned and pictured in the article is Ryan Wagner, senior majoring in history, and Brett Ferguson, '08, who majored in historic preservation. The article can be viewed at www.oah.org/pubs/nl/2008aug/pdf/Aug08-OAH-NL.pdf at the bottom of page 17.
Green tip of the week
Planting a tree today will keep you nice and cool in 10 or 20 years. So while you're waiting for that sapling to grow, consider planting bushes and vines, which take less time to fill out. Invest in a green roof, which can reduce a building's air conditioning bills by 21 percent. An easier solution -- place an awning over your air conditioning unit. The shade can increase your energy savings by 10 percent. For more information and additional tips to lead a "green life," visit http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife.
Upcoming Events
• "Peace Journalism: Lessons from Georgia and Kenya" -- August 26, 3 p.m., McCoy Meetin' House
• William Grant Nabore Piano Master Classes -- August 27-29 and September 1-2, 2-6 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Labor Day -- September 1 (Parkville offices closed and no daytime classes; Fall I classes held)
• Tour of Missouri Cycling Race -- September 8
• Kanako Ito Violin Recital with pianist Lolita Lisovskaya -- September 14, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Park University "Night at the K" -- September 16, Kauffman Stadium
• Opening Convocation -- September 17, 11 a.m., Breckon Sports Center
• "Concert Careers Today" Lecture with Maria Guralnik -- September 17, 1 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• International Center for Civic Engagement Event--A Chain Reaction: Nuclear Weapons, Policy and People -- September 18, 7 p.m., Kansas City Public Library (Central Library), 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo.
• International Talk Like A Pirate Day -- September 19
• International Center for Civic Engagement Event--A Chain Reaction: Nuclear Weapons, Policy and People -- September 19, 11 a.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Suburbia performance -- September 26-27 & October 2-4, 8 p.m., David Theatre
• School of Business and Management Dean's Distinguished Executive Lecture Series, featuring Peter deSilva -- September 29, 4 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Harvest Fest Week -- September 29-October 4, Parkville Campus
• CETL Colleague to Colleague Professional Enhancement Series -- October 1, noon, McCoy Meetin' House
• Ethnic Poetry Reading Series with Victoria Chang -- October 2, 6:30 p.m., Kansas City Public Library Central Branch
• Fall I ends; Fall Break begins -- October 12
• Art@Park -- October 11-12, English Landing Park, Parkville, Mo.
• Melanie Lowrance Art Exhibit -- October 13-November 21, Campanella Gallery
Note: To view a comprehensive schedule for all events, including athletics, visit www.park.edu/calendar/parkville.html.
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