ICCE co-sponsoring nuclear weapons discussions
Park University's International Center for Civic Engagement, along with the International Relations Council and the Kansas City Public Library, is sponsoring the discussion, "A Chain Reaction: Nuclear Weapons, Policy and People," on back-to-back days. The first discussion will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, starting at 7 p.m., at the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., in Kansas City, Mo. The event will be repeated on Friday, Sept. 19, starting at 11 a.m., in the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the Parkville Campus. Both events are free and open to the public.
Presidential hopefuls Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain have both said that nuclear weapons and nuclear terrorism are some of the gravest threats to U.S. and international security. But what is the current policy on nuclear weapons and where do we go from here? Lt. Gen. Robert Gard (Ret.), chair of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, and Ira Helfand, M.D., co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, will present a brief history of U.S. nuclear weapons policy and current controversies surrounding nuclear weapons -- including Iran. They will also touch on the potential humanitarian and environmental effects of a limited, regional nuclear war -- something that seems more plausible in a shaky international system.
For more information, contact Erik Bergrud, director of the International Center for Civic Engagement and special assistant to the president for University projects on civic engagement, at erik.bergrud@park.edu or (816) 584-6412.
HSPA faculty present at management conference
Four faculty members from Park University's Hauptmann School for Public Affairs made presentations at a symposium during the Academy of Management annual meeting, Aug. 9, in Anaheim, Calif. The title of the symposium was: "Our Responsibility as Leaders and Educators in Meeting the Challenges of the Unscripted Future."
Making presentations (along with the title of their presentation) was: Laurie DiPadova-Stocks, Ph.D., dean of the HSPA and professor of public administration, "What is the Unscripted Future and its Role in Management and Leadership Education?"; Kay Barnes, distinguished professor for public leadership, "What Strategies can be Identified for Leadership Skill Development and Shaping the Unscripted Future?"; John Jumara, Ph.D., associate professor of management and public affairs, "What Frameworks Identify the New Realities as Expressions of Chaos and Complexity Theory in the 21st Century?"; and Don Wise, HSPA fellow for nonprofit leadership, "What Technologies are Available to Bring Together Learning Communities to Address the Unscripted Future?" In addition, DiPadova-Stocks served as an invited participant at the All Academy session honoring Alfred Chandler and the session on "Consortium Approaches to Service-Learning: Empirical Evidence, Propositions and Dreams Becoming Reality."
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Students present research at psychology convention
Sarah Hopkins, '07, a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership program, and Thang Manh Le, a senior majoring in psychology, had their research projects selected for presentation at the Association for Psychological Science annual convention in May in Chicago.
Hopkins' research project was titled "Domain-Specific Relations Between Student-Athletes Locus of Control and Motivation." Le's research project was on "Americans, Spaniards and Mexicans: Asymmetrical Implicit Attitudes Toward Mexican Mestizos Versus Whites." Dennis Kerkman, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, co-authored both posters.
Young admitted into theatre scenic artists union
Jon Young, assistant professor of theatre, was admitted in August into the United Scenic Artists, Local 829, in the category of scenic design. The members of Local USA 829 are artists and designers working in film, theatre, opera, ballet, television, industrial shows, commercials and exhibitions. Young applied for membership in April, interviewed and presented his portfolio to a union exam committee in Chicago in early June. Based on his interview, portfolio and letters of reference, including one from Cynthia Levin, '77, Unicorn Theatre artistic director, Young was admitted.
Artists invited to participate in chalk art event
The Kansas City area's Northland Community Alliance has organized a "Chalk Art in Action" event at Briarcliff Village, located about five miles east of the Parkville Campus, on Saturday, Sept. 13. Local artists and students from the Northland area, including Park University faculty, staff, students and alumni, are invited to showcase their work on the sidewalks of Briarcliff Village. For more information, including registration details, visit www.briarcliffvillagekc.com/ChalkArtinAction.php.
Park In The News
• Park University was featured in a Kansas City Star article on Aug. 23. The story highlighted area universities responding to the need for more on-campus student housing. Eric Blair, assistant dean of student life, was quoted in the article..
• The Copley Quad on the Parkville Campus was featured in a WDAF-TV (FOX-4) story on Aug. 27. The story focused on the housing boom on campuses in the Kansas City region. Clarinda Creighton, vice president for enrollment management and student services, and Chris Kuchenbrod, a sophomore majoring in social studies and Copley Quad resident, were interviewed in the story. A text version of the story and the video can be viewed at www.myfoxkc.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=AF1579D32FACC8FB247C3537B940940A?contentId=7301538&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1.
Green tip of the week
Beat the heat -- ban hot appliances during these warm-weather days. Once you've cooled your home, the last thing you want to do is heat it up again. It sounds simple, but it's easy to forget that many household appliances create heat. Make sure you unplug all of your "vampire appliances" (electronics such as computers and televisions that continue to draw power even when they are not in use) and avoid using heat producers such as ovens or dryers. For more information and additional tips to lead a "green life," visit http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife.
Upcoming Events
• William Grant Nabore Piano Master Class -- September 2, 2-6 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• 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
• Fall Break ends -- October 19
• Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City Concert -- October 19, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Fall II begins -- October 20
• Auditions for The Book of Liz performance -- October 20, 6:30 p.m., David Theatre
• Fright Night -- October 24, Parkville Campus
• Parent & Family Weekend -- October 24-25, Parkville Campus
• Parkville Community Band Concert -- October 26, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Concert Featuring Young Artists from the International Center for Music -- October 26, 3 p.m., Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Mo.
• Comedia performance by Heidi Stubblefield -- October 27, 7 p.m., David Theatre
Note: To view a comprehensive schedule for all events, including athletics, visit www.park.edu/calendar/parkville.html.
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