Crow's Nest Daily News - September 18, 2019:
Park University is gearing up for a memorable Homecoming and Family Weekend, set to take place from September 19 to 21 on its Parkville Campus. This year's event promises a variety of activities, including football games, special dinners, concerts, formal dances, and alumni receptions.
However, for the exact ticketed events and details, it is advisable to check directly with Park University's official archives, event calendars, or contact their alumni or student affairs offices.
Meanwhile, the International Center for Music Concert: Stanislav and Friends is already scheduled for Friday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, Mo., with ticketed admission of $75 (plus applicable fees).
Academically, Park University continues to excel. Dong Hwa (Donna) Choi, Ph.D., professor of education, authored a chapter titled "Digital Citizenship Education for K-12" for the book, Discovering New Educational Trends (V3). Meanwhile, Park's softball team has been recognised with the inaugural NAIA Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character Team Award.
The University's esports program has also been in the spotlight, with features on WDAF-TV and KSHB-TV, discussing the growing popularity of esports at colleges and universities.
Park University's Department of Athletics was recently recognised as a Champions of Character Five-Star NAIA institution at the gold level for the fourth time in the past five years. This recognition underscores the University's commitment to fostering academic integrity, respect, and sportsmanship among its student-athletes.
Apart from athletics, Park University's George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War has been making waves with its research. An article about the centre's work was published on Sept. 9 in the Winston-Salem (N.C.) Journal.
In other news, Rajmohan Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was interviewed on "Central Standard" on KCUR-FM in Kansas City on Aug. 27.
ECCO Select, led by Jeanette Prenger, '09, has been recognised as one of the top businesses in Kansas City. The company was ranked No. 14 on the Kansas City Business Journal's list of "Top Area Women-Owned Businesses" and No. 7 in the list of "Top Area Minority-Owned Businesses" based on 2018 revenue.
Five Park alumni will be honoured at the Park University Alumni Association Awards Program: Robert, '04, and Brenda Dandridge, '07, Carolyn McHenry Elwess, '71, Marcus Gladdis, MBA '11, MHA '18, and Lillian Madeje, '10.
The Park University Alumni Association Awards Program will take place on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m. with ticketed admission of $10 per person.
The "Park Stories" initiative will also be showcasing fun and inspiring features highlighting Park University students, faculty, staff, and alumni throughout the weekend.
Lastly, Park Campuses across the country are holding commencement ceremonies for 2019 graduates. Congratulations to all the graduates!
As always, stay tuned for more updates from Park University.
- At Park University, both education and self-development continue to thrive, with Professor Dong Hwa (Donna) Choi's contribution to the book, Discovering New Educational Trends (V3), in the field of digital citizenship education, and recognition for the softball team in the NAIA Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character Team Award.
- In addition to general news about Park University, such as the recognition of ECCO Select and the upcoming Park University Alumni Association Awards Program, sports coverage includes the success of the University's esports program, which has been featured on WDAF-TV and KSHB-TV, and the upcoming Homecoming and Family Weekend football games.
