"The Crow's Nest - 12th March 2020 Newsbrief"
Park University, based in Parkville, Missouri, continues to make headlines and attract attention for its achievements and upcoming events.
On March 9, the Trenton (Mo.) Republican-Times featured Park University softball head coach Lindsey Derry in a feature story. Meanwhile, Sherry Lawdermilt, '09, MBA '15, was appointed as the chief information officer at Bemidji (Minn.) State University and Northwest Technical College, a position that was highlighted in the Bemidji Pioneer on Feb 25.
In recognition of its digital services, Park University was named one of "10 Digital Services Agencies Worth Following" by StateScoop on Feb 18. The University's online degree programs in computer science were ranked No. 28 on EdSmart.org's "Best Online Computer Science Degree Programs" list, and its Online Master of Business Administration degree ranked No. 40 on OnlineSchoolsReport.com's "50 Best Online Master's in Business Administration for 2020" list.
Park University's online Bachelor of Science degree in accounting was ranked No. 13 by GradReports.com on its "2020 Best Online Bachelor's in Accounting Degree Programs" list. Additionally, online degree programs information and computer science were ranked No. 9 on OnlineSchoolsReport.com's "35 Best Online Information Technology Degrees for 2020" list.
Upcoming events at Park University include the annual Women's History Month Lecture on March 30, featuring a discussion on "Prescribing the Pill" by Dr. Beth Bailey, Ph.D., director of the Center for Military, War and Society Studies, and a Foundation Distinguished Professor within the Department of History at the University of Kansas. On March 31, Park University will host Jeffery Robichaud, director of the EPA's Region 7 Water Division, for an insider's view of the history of environmental protection as part of the University's fifth annual Johnson Family Lecture Series in Science.
The annual Night at the Helm event at Park University will be held on June 10 at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. Individual tickets are $250 and sponsorship levels are available starting at $1,000.
Other events include the Honors Convocation on April 22, the International Center for Music Concert featuring cellist Daniel Veis and pianist Helena Veisova on April 4, and the ICM Orchestra concert on April 24. The Women's History Month Lecture and the ICM Orchestra Mini Concert are both scheduled for April 8.
For more detailed information on specific events, such as the Night at the Helm event, it is recommended to consult Park University’s official website or contact their alumni relations or event office directly.
Park University continues to excel in various fields, and its upcoming events promise to be engaging and informative for the community.
- Park University's achievement in digital services, education, and self-development was highlighted as it was named one of "10 Digital Services Agencies Worth Following" and its online degree programs in computer science were ranked No. 28 in general news.
- As part of its lifestyle initiatives, Park University will host Jeffery Robichaud, director of the EPA's Region 7 Water Division, for a discussion on the history of environmental protection during their fifth annual Johnson Family Lecture Series in Science, while the annual Night at the Helm event promises to be an engaging general news and sports event.
