The Crow's Nest Newspaper - 6th of December, 2024

The Crow's Nest Newspaper - 6th of December, 2024

Park University News Roundup

Strings Students Shine in Performance

A group of talented musicians from Park University's International Center for Music (ICM) recently showcased their skills in a performance on KPR's "Classical Music in the Morning" on November 7. The ensemble included violist Victor Diaz, graduate artist diploma student; violinist Aviv Daniel, junior music performance/violin major; violinist Yuren Zhang, graduate student seeking Master of Music degree; cellist Nikita Korzukhin, Master of Music graduate student; cellist James Farquhar, 2024 Master of Music graduate and current graduate certificate student; violinist Ilkhom Mukhiddinov, 2023 Bachelor of Music graduate and current graduate certificate student; violist Christian dos Santos, 2023 Bachelor of Music graduate and current graduate certificate student; violinist Mumin Turgunov, senior music performance/violin major; and pianist Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich, ICM director of collaborative piano.

Upcoming Events at Park University

• The Ellen Finley Earhart Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony will take place on December 6 at 2 p.m. at the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel.
• The Art Exhibit: Park University Senior Showcase will take place from December 10 to February 7 at the Campanella Gallery (Norrington Center). The reception will be on December 13 from 3-6 p.m.
• An International Center for Music Concert: Park ICM Orchestra will take place on December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel.
• An International Center for Music Concert: Park Trio will take place on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building, Mission Woods, Kan.
• The Third Founder: Rev. Elisha B. Sherwood, as part of the Fishburn Archives Pirate Chat, will take place virtually on January 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Athletics Updates

• 61 Park University student-athletes earned NAIA Scholar-Athletes honours.
• Noah Yalu was selected as the GSAC Freshman of the Year in men's soccer.
• Four Park University cross country runners participated in the NAIA Cross Country National Championship in Columbia, Mo., on November 22. However, due to a lack of specific information, the names, placements, and times of these runners could not be determined from the current search results.

Academic Achievements

• Park University was ranked No. 7 on GISDegree.org's "Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Geography" list.
• Melissa Feris, '02, was featured on the CanvasRebel website on November 13.
• Theresa Garza, MPA '14, a member of the WWMB Class of 2021, participated in a panel discussion that appeared in the Kansas City Business Journal on November 1.
• Jack MacLennan, Ph.D., a senior director for strategic initiatives and communications at Park University, was appointed to the St. Thomas University Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Political Science Professor in the Spotlight

• Matt Harris, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, was interviewed for a story that aired on KSHB-TV in Kansas City related to fact-checking Missouri's Amendment 3.
• Matt Harris provided soundbites for stories that aired on KMBZ-FM in Kansas City on November 5 related to estimates as to when results from the presidential election would be known.
• Matt Harris was again interviewed by KMBZ-FM for stories related to what went wrong for Democrats across the country in the election on November 8.
• Matt Harris was interviewed for stories that aired on KCTV related to Missouri voters passing Amendment 2, which will allow sports betting in the state on November 6.
• Matt Harris appeared live on KCTV's (Kansas City) website and Facebook page for a 60-plus minute interview on November 6 to provide insight on Donald Trump winning the presidential election, local election results, and Kamala Harris' concession speech.

Other Notable Mentions

• Lukas Mehl, a sophomore from the Parkville Campus, placed 134th with a time of 25:22.3.
• Cayden Walker, a freshman from the Parkville Campus, placed 148th with a time of 25:27.7.
• Lily Brecheisen, a freshman from the Parkville Campus, finished 267th with a time of 24:40.0 in the women's 6,000 meter race.
• Maryan Sharif, a senior from the Gilbert Campus, placed 264th with a time of 24:37.4 in the women's 6,000 meter race.
• Zackery Fritz was named the HAAC Esports League of Legends Player of the Year for the second straight season.
• Theresa Garza is regional manager of governmental affairs for Spire Inc. and serves on the Raytown (Mo.) Board of Aldermen.

Holiday Closures

• Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (all University offices nationwide closed; Parkville and Gilbert daytime classes cancelled; Spring I classes held as scheduled) will take place on January 20.
• Park University Holiday (all offices nationwide closed) will take place on December 26-30.
• Christmas Holiday (all offices nationwide closed) will take place on December 24-25.
• New Year's Day Holiday (all offices nationwide closed) will take place on January 1.
• The International Center for Music at Park University is planning to hold a concert featuring its orchestra on December 7, offering an opportunity for students to showcase their skills in sports of music.
• In addition to academics and music, Park University also encourages students to participate in physical sports and activities. Aspiring athletes, for instance, might consider joining the university's sports teams for extracurricular education and self-development.

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