Novel Publication: The Crow's Nest unveils latest release on November 3, 2023

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Park University News Roundup

Park University has been buzzing with a variety of exciting events and accomplishments recently. Here's a roundup of some of the latest news:

Academic Achievements

• Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and Kay Barnes, senior director for university engagement, were featured on Frank Boal's podcast, "There's Just Something About Kansas City."
• Brad Kleindl, Ph.D., professor of marketing, presented a session at the Alaska Association for Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference in Anchorage on Oct. 2.
• Hank Roehrich, Ph.D., professor of management/marketing, presented a peer-reviewed refereed paper on "Generating Real-World Experience in the Online Marketing Classroom" at the Marketing Management Association of Educators fall conference in Orlando, Sept. 27-29.
• Four Park University students presented at the Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas Women in Computing Conference in Lenexa, Kan.

Lectures and Events

• The Great War Institute, a division of George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War at Park University, is hosting a lecture event on "Pershing of the West: The Formative Days of 'Black Jack' Pershing in the American Frontier." The lecture will be presented by Tim McNeese, Ph.D., chair and professor of history at York (Neb.) University. Admission is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested at theworldwar.org/events.
• Jack MacLennan, Ph.D. associate professor of political science, delivered the annual political science lecture at St. Thomas University in Canada on Oct. 12.
• Steve Youngblood, associate professor of communication arts and director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism, was a co-panelist on a virtual event for the International Center for Journalists on Oct. 19. He also presented a virtual program on "What's Happening in Moldova" for the International Relations Council on Oct. 25. Youngblood is teaching this academic year as a Fulbright Scholar at Moldova State University in the capital city of Chisinau.
• Greg Plumb, J.D., professor of criminal justice administration, received a Civic Leadership Award from the Missouri Municipal League and the City of Parkville, Mo. He was also a panelist in the "Constitutional Issues in the Criminal Justice System," presenting on "Pretrial Identification Methods in Greater Kansas City Area."

Sports Accomplishments

• Zackery Fritz, a sophomore nursing major and a member of Park University's Parkville (Mo.) Campus esports team, was tabbed as the Heart of America Athletic Conference's first-ever Esports League of Legends Player of the Year on Oct. 26.

Cultural Events

• Park University's Office of International Education will host its annual International Festival on Friday, Nov. 17. The event will include information booths, performances, cultural activities, and fashion shows featuring countries around the globe, with Park international students representing their native countries and sharing the unique and diverse characteristics of their homeland.

Musical Performances

• The International Center for Music at Park University will close out the 2023 portion of its season with a pair of concerts in a span of just a few days. On Saturday, Dec. 2, the ICM Orchestra will present a holiday concert featuring a variety of familiar and less-known Christmas selections under the direction of Steven McDonald, director of the orchestra. On Thursday, Nov. 30, students of Stanislav Ioudenitch's piano studio will present a recital at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan., starting at 7:30 p.m.

Special Mention

• Silvia Byer, Ph.D., professor of modern languages, was featured in a story aired on WDAF-TV in Kansas City related to her fight against breast cancer.

Publications

• The current issue of the magazine, The Peace Journalist, a publication of Park University's Center for Global Peace Journalism, is now available. This issue features insightful articles about a seminar in Greece and the role of artificial intelligence in non-violent communication, along with stories from Brazil, Kosovo, Moldova, Pakistan, and Serbia.
• The October edition of The Park University News is now available, featuring updates on the University's latest developments, events, and accomplishments.

Stay tuned for more updates from Park University!

• Park University's educational efforts extend beyond the classroom, with faculty members presenting papers on topics like generating real-world experience in the online marketing classroom (Hank Roehrich) and the role of artificial intelligence in non-violent communication (The Peace Journalist publication of Park University's Center for Global Peace Journalism).
• To further promote education and self-development, Park University's Office of International Education will host its annual International Festival, showcasing cultural activities, performances, and fashion shows from countries around the globe.

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