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| Adrienne Barr |
Student participates in FBI Honors Internship Program
Adrienne Barr, a Park University senior majoring in English and psychology, participated in the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Honors Internship Program this past summer.
Barr worked as an intern in the Behavioral Science Unit at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Va. While at the Academy, she assisted with research and editing for special agents working on publications and course curriculum. In addition, Barr said she was fortunate to have the opportunity to assist with and attend an FBI conference regarding the necessary balance of mental and physical health for law enforcement officers.
While Barr loved being able to intern at the FBI, she wasn't planning on moving to Virginia. But midway through the internship, an opportunity of a lifetime presented itself to Barr, who, at the time, was attending classes on the Parkville Campus. She was offered a job with the Academy as a program analyst in the International Training and Assistance Unit.
"The internship was a wonderful program and I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest," Barr said. "Initially, it was strange to arrive for work at the FBI Training Academy. Now I am settled, but it is still outrageous that I work for the FBI while I am completing my last semester of school (Online)."
Read more of the story at http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00980.shtml.
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| Courtney Goddard |
Goddard profiled in Missouri law school magazine
Courtney E. Goddard, assistant general counsel, was recently profiled in the Fall 2008 edition of the University of Missouri-Columbia's School of Law's Transcript. The biannual magazine is published to inform alumni and friends about activities and events at the School of Law, including news about alumni, and to help recruit new students. Only a handful of alumni were recognized. Goddard's profile can be viewed at www.law.missouri.edu/alumni/transcript.html.
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| Dr. Kay Dennis |
Dennis presents at distance learning conference
Kay Dennis, Ed.D., assistant professor of adult education, College for Distance Learning, presented a case study during the 2008 Distance Learning Administration Conference, June 22-25, in Jekyll Island, Ga. Dennis' presentation was on "Instructor with Low Student Evaluations--A Constructive Corrective Action Plan," and it was published in the conference proceedings.
This renowned annual event attracts distance learning administrators, trainers and executives from around the globe. The 2008 conference featured sessions in various formats, addressing current issues of marketing, growth management, training and support, emerging technologies, and cost-benefit analysis.
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| Dr. Vincent O'Rourke |
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| Dr. Jolene Lampton |
Lampton, O'Rourke to present papers at management conference
Jolene A. Lampton, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting and management at the Austin (Texas) Campus Center, and Vincent O'Rourke, Ph.D., assistant professor of management, Hill Air Force Base Campus Center, Ogden, Utah, and College for Distance Learning regional director, will present papers during the Midwest Academy of Management's 51st annual conference, Oct. 2-4 in St. Louis. Lampton's paper is titled "Succession Strategies for Management Educators" and O'Rourke's paper is titled "Systems Revisited: Learning From the Past to Help the Future."
New exhibit to open in Campanella Gallery on Oct. 13
Figurative oil paintings and drawings by Melanie Lowrance will appear in the Campanella Gallery in the McAfee Memorial Library on the Parkville Campus, Monday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Nov. 21. Lowrance uses self-portraiture imagery to explore psychological themes of identity and physicality, and complexities of intimate relationships. Her work consists primarily of large scale drawings executed in charcoal and pastel, and can be divided into two categories: multiple figure compositions and direct self-portraits. For more information, visit http://news.park.edu/pub/news_00979.shtml.
Student sends kudos to Moody AFB staff
A recent Park University graduate from the Moody Air Force Base Campus Center, Valdosta, Ga., provided a thank you to Juanita Walker, campus center director, and Melissa Geier, program specialist. David Frost, '08, said thanks for "all of your assistance the last few years. You definitely made my college life a little easier. Good luck to you both. I am off to make my millions!"
Park Current needs your submissions
The next issue of The Park Current, a monthly Park University publication that provides faculty and staff the opportunity to share personal news, announcements and accomplishments with colleagues, as well as place "classified ads" will be published soon. E-mail your submissions to the Office of University Advancement at advancement@park.edu or fill out the news request form at www.park.edu/webguide/news.html. The deadline for submissions is generally the last Tuesday of each month as we try to publish The Park Current within the first week of each month.
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| Peter deSilva, left, talks with KMBC reporter Marcus Moore. |
Park In The News
• Peter deSilva, Park University Board of Trustees member, was interviewed and featured in stories on two Kansas City area television stations, KMBC (Ch. 9) and KSHB (Ch. 41) on Sept. 29. deSilva, president and chief operating officer of UMB Financial Corp., and chairman of UMB Fund Services, spoke to both stations about the bailout package for struggling banks prior to his lecture on the U.S. mortgage crisis during the School of Business and Management's Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series. In addition, Anthony Hardwick, a senior communication arts/public relations major, was interviewed by Ch. 9.
• Jennifer Ingraham, director of corporate and foundation relations, Office of University Advancement, recently appeared in The Kansas City Star's "Career Ladder" section.
Green tip of the week
An average American throws away 68 pounds of clothing and textiles every year, according to the Council for Textile Recycling. Local second-hand shops, Goodwill and the Salvation Army make it easy to keep your share out of landfills -- so why the waste? If you think an item is too worn to warrant donation, think again: even scraps can find new life in products, ranging from paper to blankets and fencing. For more information and additional tips to lead a "green life," visit http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife.
Upcoming Events
• Harvest Fest Week -- through October 4, Parkville Campus
• Ethnic Voices Poetry Series with Victoria Chang -- October 2, 6:30 p.m., Kansas City Public Library Central Branch
• subUrbia performance -- October 2-4, 8 p.m., David Theatre
• Blood Drive -- October 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., McCoy Meetin' House
• 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 (Reception: October 24, 6-8 p.m., 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, 6 p.m., Copley Quad
• 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, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 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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