Unveiled on July 31, 2019: The Crow's Nest Report
Park University in the Spotlight
John Hamilton, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice administration, was interviewed on KSHB-TV in Kansas City regarding the search for two missing brothers from Wisconsin. (July 26)
Mary Billingsley-Jones, '02, was honoured as the Veteran of the Day by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in its blog, VAntage Point. (July 17)
Steve Youngblood, associate professor of communication arts and director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism, responded to the use of photos in telling migrant and refugee stories with a guest commentary on The Kansas City Star website. (July 12)
Missouri Governor Mike Parson visited Park University's Parkville Campus. (July 25) Details about his visit, including any associated topics such as the Military Credit Fast App and the Valor Medals Review, are not currently available in publicly indexed news or official releases. For authoritative details, consult official communications from Park University or the Office of the Governor of Missouri.
Park University campuses across the country are holding commencement ceremonies for 2019 graduates. (Dates may vary)
Steve Youngblood facilitated an International Relations Council community conversation in North Kansas City, Mo. (July 25)
Lynn Bondurant, '61, Ph.D., a retired NASA educational programs officer, discussed the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission on KCUR-FM (Kansas City) and at Union Station Kansas City. (July 19 and July 20)
Isaac Barber, a sophomore business administration/management major, is attempting to compete in the World Tour after winning the U23 Road Race National Championships in cycling. (July 19)
Bob Kendrick, '85, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, was the focus of a commentary piece in The Kansas City Star. (July 13)
Park University will waive the tuition of one class (up to three credit hours) for any active duty service member, guard, or reservist enrolled for its Fall semester or Fall I term.
Mitzi Cardenas, Mara Cohara, and Sarah Moe Meyers were elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees also elected Jackie Snyder, Troy Teague, and Lynn Craghead as board officers.
Tyler Price, assistant director of athletics for media relations and marketing, was elected to a two-year term to serve on the NAIA Sports Information Directors of America executive board.
Park University's use of Amazon Alexa has boosted student engagement and productivity, as reported by EdScoop. (July 17)
Gov. Mike Parson was presented with a handcrafted pen by Park University President Greg Gunderson. (Date unspecified)
The 2019 Park University Golf Scramble is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 14, at The National Golf Club of Kansas City.
- The Associate Professor of Communication Arts, Steve Youngblood, not only responded to the use of photos in telling migrant and refugee stories but also led an education-and-self-development initiative, facilitating an International Relations Council community conversation.
- Amidst general-news headlines, the world of sports also intertwined with Park University as Isaac Barber, a sophomore, aimed for the World Tour after winning the U23 Road Race National Championships in cycling.
