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Park University in Missouri is buzzing with a variety of noteworthy events and accomplishments. From academic achievements to cultural performances, the institution continues to make a significant impact.
Matt Harris, Ph.D., an associate professor of political science, has been making waves in the media. He participated in two live interviews that aired on KCBS-AM in San Francisco on Dec. 6 and on 630 CHED (Edmonton, Canada) / QR Radio (Calgary, Canada) on Dec. 8, discussing an article he authored in July 2023 for The Conversation about Taylor Swift being a political influencer.
In the realm of music, the Rosamunde Trio, together since 2002, will perform pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven and Bedrich Smetana on Jan. 25. The trio's performance is part of a series of events in the 2023-24 Park University International Center for Music concert season.
Brad Kleindl, Ph.D., a professor of marketing, co-presented a webinar on "AI for CTE and Business Classes" for National Geographic Learning on Dec. 13. The webinar aimed to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in career and technical education and business classes.
The Valor Medals Review Project, an ongoing initiative at Park University's George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War, is actively working to systematically review minority veterans from World War I who may have been unjustly denied high-level valor awards due to race or religion. The project, which received an extension for research efforts through Dec. 31, 2028, aims to provide historical recognition and correct the official record regarding valor awards and military honors.
Several students and alumni have also been recognised for their achievements. Ilya Shmukler, a graduate student in Park University's International Center for Music, won the 2023 Wideman Piano Competition. Kathleen Ramon-Venable, '14, was interviewed for a story that aired on WFAA-TV in Dallas on Dec. 12 related to a redevelopment plan in Arlington, Texas, as the development contract includes a 30 percent participation goal for minority and women-owned businesses.
Four Park University seniors are showcasing their work in an exhibit in Park's Campanella Gallery through Feb. 23. Hannah Reynoldson, an incoming Park University Parkville (Mo.) Campus student-athlete (nursing / women’s golf), was featured on WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kan., on Dec. 13 as its Scholar-Athlete of the Week.
In sports, three members of the Park University women's volleyball team received All-America recognition on Dec. 11. The Park ICM Orchestra will hold its annual Valentine's Day themed concert on Feb. 9, with guest conductor Timothy Hankewich. The Park Quartet, featuring ICM students, will present a concert on Feb. 24 at The Church of Jesus Christ Outreach Restoration Branch in Independence, Mo.
Park University's Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus vice president, Yira Brimage, was featured in the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce's "Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders" podcast on Dec. 5. The Parkville (Mo.) Campus women's volleyball player, Grecia Ung, was highlighted in an article that appeared in Score MX (a website focused on sports in Mexico) on Dec. 12.
Staff Sgt. Danny Tucker, '19, was recognised by the Kansas City Chiefs during the game against the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 10 as part of the team's "Tribute to the Troops" program. The story about Tucker was featured on the Kansas City Chiefs website on Dec. 29.
In addition, Tim Westcott, Ph.D., professor of history, was elected as the historian for the Independence (Mo.) Patriots Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Rita Wilson, associate registrar, authored the article "Technology Among Student Services Employees: Uncovering Intentions" published on the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers website on Dec. 8.
John Fierro, '98, '01 MPA, was featured in a story published in Dos Mundos, a Kansas City bilingual newspaper focused on the Hispanic community, on Dec. 1. SuEllen Fried, '75, was honored by American Public Square at Jewell with its 2023 Founder's Civility Award.
Researchers have identified 214 servicemembers who have qualified for review, including 105 Jewish Americans, 73 African Americans, 24 Native Americans, 11 Hispanic Americans, and one Asian American, as part of the Valor Medals Review Project.
These accomplishments reflect the diverse and vibrant community at Park University, where students, faculty, and alumni continue to excel in various fields.
Educational achievements at Park University extend beyond traditional academics, as Ilya Shmukler, a graduate student in the International Center for Music, won the 2023 Wideman Piano Competition. Meanwhile, general news outlets have highlighted the accomplishments of individuals like Matt Harris, Ph.D., an associate professor of political science, who discussed Taylor Swift being a political influencer on various media outlets. In the realm of sports, three members of the Park University women's volleyball team received All-America recognition, and even in the world of music, the Rosamunde Trio will perform pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven and Bedrich Smetana. These developments emphasize the university's commitment to education-and-self-development, general-news, and sports.
