Park campus centers participate in International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Park University campus centers across the nation participated in the annual "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" festivities -- an annual "holiday" on Sept. 19 that was started in 1995 by two Oregon friends.
Students, faculty and staff at Park's campus centers displayed their "Pirate pride" by dressing and talking for the occasion, and distributing Pirate "booty." View photos of the celebration from a number of Park's campus centers at www.park.edu/studentlife/pirateday.aspx.
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| Brittany Johnson, Dr. Beverley Byers-Pevitts and Emily Calder (from left). |
University community participates in "Park Night at the K"
About 265 Park University students, faculty, staff and alumni from the Kansas City area, as well as family members, participated in "Park University Night at the K" on Sept. 16. Those in attendance for the event at Kauffman Stadium watched the Kansas City Royals defeat the Seattle Mariners 6-3.
Besides it being a "T-Shirt Tuesday" night (all fans received a long-sleeved Royals t-shirt), attendees took advantage of a free tailgate event hosted by the University. In addition, Park University President Beverley Byers-Pevitts, Ph.D., along with two Park softball players, sophomores Emily Calder and Brittany Johnson, participated in the first pitch ceremonies just prior to the game.
Scenes from the event can be viewed at www.flickr.com/photos/51626936@N00/sets/72157607470186130/show/.
Tuition remission for Fall II reminder
Employee, spouse and/or dependent tuition remissions forms must be completed and approved at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the term. Please check the Park University Academic Calendar for the start date of your campus center to ensure your form is completed and approved on time. Forms can be found at www.park.edu/finaid/tuitionremission.aspx.
Please familiarize yourself with the tuition remission policy starting on page 49 of the Park University Employee Handbook before applying for any tuition remission grants. The handbook can be found at www.park.edu/human/HANDBOOK102108.pdf.
If you have any questions on tuition remission, contact Regina Robinett, assistant director of Human Resource Services, at (816) 584-6582 or regina.robinett@park.edu.
Election memorabilia to be displayed in McAfee Memorial Library
During the 2000 presidential campaign, Park University Archivist Carolyn Elwess decided to display her collection of political memorabilia to encourage students to become involved in the election. To augment her supply of buttons, clothing, posters, bumper stickers and other items, she invited faculty and staff who had political items to loan them for the display.
The exhibit, located in the McAfee Memorial Library, is currently under construction and should be ready for viewing in the first week of October. Elwess plans to keep adding to the display until it comes down at the end of November. Any faculty or staff member who wishes to loan items for the display are welcome to do so -- the bigger the display, the better! Contact Elwess at carolyn.elwess@park.edu or (816) 584-6891 for more information.
Elwess provided has provided a story about past displays she and other Park faculty and staff have contributed to. Go to http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00975.shtml to read more.
Victoria Chang to read at Ethnic Voices Poetry Series event
Poet Victoria Chang will read from her latest collection as part of a presentation called "The Business of Words" on Thursday, Oct. 2, as part of Park University's Ethnic Voices Poetry Series. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m., at the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library, 14 W. 10th Street, in Kansas City, Mo.
The event kicks off the University's 2008-09 Ethnic Voices Poetry Series, which is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council. For more information on the series, which will include several more events, visit www.park.edu/ethnicpoetry, or contact Virginia Brackett, Ph.D., assistant professor of English and director of Park's Honor's Program at virginia.brackett@park.edu or (816) 584-6818. While the event is free, attendees are encouraged to register at https://www.kclibrary.org/rsvp/2309 or (816) 701.3407. For more information on this event, visit http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00973.shtml.
Copley Quad dedication ceremony set for Oct. 10
Save the date — Friday, Oct. 10 — for the cornerstone setting and dedication ceremony for the Copley Quad residence hall. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. The cornerstone will have a time capsule that will include memorabilia, photographs and other items — to be opened in 50 years.
Shirts on sale as Park bookstore partners with "Rock the Vote"
Today's college student is increasingly savvy when it comes to politics. And like preceding generations, they have opinions and want them heard in elections. So, the Park University Bookstore and "Rock the Vote" have partnered to help boost voting by young people.
Until November, t-shirts bearing the "Rock the Vote" logo are discounted 25 percent (normal price is $19.98) at the bookstore on the Parkville Campus or Online at www.park.bncollege.com. Two dollars of each sale will go to "Rock the Vote" to support its programs mobilizing and engaging young people to register and vote.
Park University faculty and staff are reminded that you receive a 10 percent discount on clothing and gift items purchased in the bookstore (this discount does not apply to items already on sale, such as the "Rock the Vote" shirts). For more information, call (816) 584-6747 or e-mail bookstore@park.edu.
Park In The News
• A photographer from KSHB-TV (NBC affiliate Channel 41 in Kansas City) shot video of Parkville Campus students, faculty and staff participating in International Talk Like A Pirate Day for a "kicker" story at the end of the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on Sept. 19.
• Scott Klann, director of development, Office of University Advancement, and Jacqueline Clark, M.P.A. '00, director of communications and public affairs at Ash Grove Cement, were both featured in the "Career Ladder" section of The Kansas City Star on Sept. 24..
Green tip of the week
The environmental impact of an item of clothing lasts long after the fibers have been harvested, woven, dyed and shipped. So without making a single new purchase, you can begin to green your fashion by reducing the energy used to clean and maintain your current wardrobe. First step? Rethink your laundry. Heating water accounts for 90 percent of the energy used to wash a typical load. Yet with the exception of bed linens and grease-stained fabrics, most items don't need to be washed in simmering hot temperatures -- and too-hot water can reduce their longevity. To cut back on energy use, consider choosing clothes labeled for washing in cold water, turning your water heater down to 120 degrees and using the cold setting whenever possible. At the very least, you can cut energy use in half by simply switching the temperature setting from hot to warm.
For more information and additional tips to lead a "green life," visit http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife.
Upcoming Events
• subUrbia performance -- September 26-27 & October 2-4, 8 p.m., David Theatre
• School of Business and Management Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series, featuring Peter deSilva -- September 29, 4 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Harvest Fest Week -- September 29-October 4, Parkville Campus
• "Life After the College Degree: featuring Margaret Doughty -- September 30, 5 p.m., McCoy Meetin' House
• Park University Service Day -- October 1, 11 a.m., Parkville Campus and community
• CETL Colleague to Colleague Professional Enhancement Series -- October 1, noon, McCoy Meetin' House
• Ethnic Voices Poetry Series with Victoria Chang -- October 2, 6:30 p.m., Kansas City Public Library Central Branch
• Copley Quad Cornerstone and Dedication Ceremony -- October 10, 1:30 p.m., Copley Quad
• 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
• CETL Colleague to Colleague Professional Enhancement Series -- November 5, noon, McCoy Meetin' House
• Meyer Music Piano Sale -- November 7-8, Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• Veteran's Day -- November 11 (Parkville offices closed and no Parkville Daytime classes; Fall II classes held)
• Quartet Accorda with pianist Lolita Lisovskaya -- November 15, 7:30 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• The Book of Liz performance -- November 20-22, 8 p.m., David Theatre (Alumni Hall)
• Thanksgiving/Day after Thanksgiving -- November 27-28 (Parkville offices closed and no Parkville Daytime classes; Fall II classes held)
Note: To view a comprehensive schedule for all events, including athletics, visit www.park.edu/calendar/parkville.html.
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