Crow’s Nest -July 5, 2019
海角乱伦社区 to Assist Active Duty Service Members Affected by Changes to Tuition Assistance Qualifications
海角乱伦社区, which has supported U.S. military service members since 1918 when it accepted students who were inducted into the War Department鈥檚 Student Army Training Corps, is stepping in to assist active duty U.S. service members who may be impacted by restrictions on federal tuition assistance. 海角乱伦社区 understands the challenges these students face and has offered its support by announcing that it will waive the tuition of one class (up to three credit hours) for any active duty service member, guard or reservist who is enrolled with the University for its Fall semester or Fall I term, which begins on Monday, Aug. 19, after tuition assistance, GI Bill庐 benefits and federal student aid benefits have been exhausted. For new military students, the University also waives the admission fee for all members of the military.
Active duty service members can take advantage of this offer by enrolling online at or by calling the University鈥檚 Office of Admissions at (888) 319-9522. Questions about the offer should be referred to Sarah Weygand, director of military and veteran student services, at sweygand@park.edu or the Park Global Warrior Center at warriorcenter@park.edu. Read more at park.edu/news/military-assistance.
Park Campuses Hold Commencement Ceremonies
海角乱伦社区 campuses across the country have started to hold commencement ceremonies for 2019 graduates. As these ceremonies continue through the year, we鈥檒l include the link to the news releases announcing the list of graduates at each campus.
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� Barstow (Calif.) Community College Campus / Victor Valley College (Calif.) Campus
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� Fairchild Air Force Base (Wash.) Campus
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� F.E. Warren Air Force Base (Wyo.) Campus
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� Malmstrom Air Force Base (Mont.) Campus
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (N.C.) Campus
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� Scott Air Force Base (Ill.) Campus
海角乱伦社区 and Moi University Sign MOU
海角乱伦社区 and Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya, have signed a memorandum of understanding that will provide for international collaboration between the two schools. The objective of the MOU will provide academic exchanges between students, faculty and staff, and possible joint research programs of mutual interest. Representatives from Moi University, a public school with more than 30,000 students in Kenya, visited 海角乱伦社区鈥檚 flagship Parkville Campus on May 26 with Park President Greg Gunderson, Ph.D., and Moi鈥檚 Vice Chancellor Isaac Kosgey, Ph.D., signing the MOU.
Park Softball Team Receives Honor from American Midwest Conference
The American Midwest Conference has announced that the 海角乱伦社区 team is its inaugural Women鈥檚 Champions of Character Team. The award recognizes exemplary character and sportsmanship on the field, on campus and in the community, and is awarded to coincide with the newly created NAIA Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character Teams. This team demonstrates the core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. During the 2018-19 academic year, the softball team racked up 278 hours of community service in the Kansas City area. The events ranged from serving at the Platte Senior Citizen cleanup day in the fall and spring, volunteer days at KC Pet Project and aid in Millhouse Thunder Softball activities and learning experiences. Read more at .
鈥淧ark Stories鈥� Initiative to Showcase Park Family
The heart and soul of 海角乱伦社区 lies within the spirit of the people who represent the institution in the classroom and community. The showcases fun and inspiring features highlighting 海角乱伦社区 students, faculty, staff and alumni. These stories will be shared periodically in The Crow鈥檚 Nest. The edition鈥檚 installment highlights Ashley Jones, head coach of Park鈥檚 team. Read about Jones at .
Faculty, Staff, Student News
Kenny Broberg, graduate student in the , won third prize at the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia, held June 17-27. For his efforts, Broberg received a bronze medal and a $10,000 cash prize. View Broberg鈥檚 performances at .
Brad Biles, director of communications and public relations, was honored by the American Legion Boys State of Kansas as its 2019 Advisor of the Year at the conclusion of its recent session in Manhattan, Kan., on June 7. Biles serves as the organization鈥檚 public relations director in a year-round volunteer role.
Members of 海角乱伦社区鈥檚 chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda brought home awards from the organization鈥檚 National Leadership Conference, June 24-27 in San Antonio. Kylee Carpenter, 鈥�17, currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree, placed first in the management concepts division; Austin Spoor, 
junior biology major, placed third in the client service division and 10th in the statistical analysis division; Jocelyn Clayton, senior English and secondary education major, Jacob Gray, sophomore graphic design major, and DaniGrace Greenway, freshman business administration/marketing major, placed third in website design; and Clayton, Samuel Culver, junior business administration/management major, and Henry Franklin, junior European/classic history major, placed seventh in business decision making. In addition, Clayton was recently elected president of the collegiate division of Missouri FBLA-PBL.
Kirby Brown, dean of the College of Management, provided a military affairs update to Congressional staffers during a Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Spotlight visit on May 30. Brown鈥檚 discussion included information on the Veterans Affairs鈥� Mission ACT and the 2019 military policy agenda.
Robert Kao, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, presented a roundtable discussion on 鈥淧reparing Today鈥檚 Students for the Digital Economy鈥� at the Global High-End Manufacturing Summit in Changsha City, China, on May 14.
Jamal James, lead athletic trainer, , was honored as the 2018-19 Athletic Trainer of the Year by the American Midwest Conference. The award recognizes a National Athletic Trainers鈥� Association certified athletic trainer who has distinguished themselves as a model of the profession of athletic training in personal conduct and professional conduct, and professional allied health and service to athletes. Read more about James鈥� honor at .
Yongzhi (Joe) Wang, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science, presented a workshop on 鈥淪ecuring Big Data Computation on Cloud鈥� at the National Science Foundation鈥檚 Faculty Development Workshop on Data Science and Cybersecurity in Boise, Idaho, on June 13.
Park in the News
海角乱伦社区 received . Tim Westcott, Ph.D., interim dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, associate professor of history and associate university archivist, Ashlyn Weber, senior history/public history major, and Josh Weston, sophomore European/classical history major, were all interviewed for the story.
海角乱伦社区鈥檚 recent Titanic exhibit that was showcased by the Frances Fishburn Archives and Special Collections, was . Carolyn Elwess, University archivist, was interviewed for the 35-minute program.
Kenny Broberg, graduate student in the , was in advance of him competing in the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, June 17-29 (see above story).
James Nelson, associate vice president of information technology services, provided . The article focused on the use of voice technology in higher education.
A story about the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Mo., which is led by its president, Bob Kendrick, 鈥�85 (and 2013 recipient of Park鈥檚 Distinguished Alumni Award), being selected as the 2019 American Business Awards Organization of the Year in the Small Nonprofit/Government category, .
Arcy Mu帽oz, 鈥�10, was recognized by the Houston Business Journal as a 2019 鈥�40 Under 40鈥� honoree on June 13. A story about Mu帽oz, who serves as the community relations manager for Houston First Corp., .
Charlotte Barksdale, co-chair of 海角乱伦社区鈥檚 Civic Advisory Council, will be recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal as a member of its 2019 class of 鈥淲omen Who Mean Business鈥� during a luncheon on Aug. 23. An .
Steve Youngblood, associate professor of communication arts and director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism, authored a response 鈥渓etter to the editor鈥� related to immigrant detention centers that was .
A story about Col. Lewis Millett, 鈥�63, who received the Medal of Honor in July 1951, .
Tim Westcott, Ph.D., interim dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, associate professor of history and associate university archivist, and Ashlyn Weber, senior history/public history major, participated in a live interview segment on 鈥�41 Action News Midday鈥� on KSHB-TV in Kansas City on June 19 related to the Valor Medals Review project. In addition, Westcott (interview begins at approximately 40:30). Westcott, Weber and Josh Weston, sophomore European/classical history major, were all in Kansas City that evening. with comments from Westcott and Weber.
A photo of 海角乱伦社区 First Lady Laurie Gunderson accepting a $1,000 check from the Parkville Rotary Club for the University鈥檚 Pirate Pantry appeared in the June 19 issue of the Platte County (Mo.) Citizen.
The 海角乱伦社区 鈥檚 upcoming 2019-20 concert season was highlighted in an .
Kay Barnes, senior director for university engagement, provided comments for a . The article highlighted the advice the former mayors of Kansas City, Mo., would provide to recently elected Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas. Barnes served as mayor of Kansas City from 1999-2007.
Scott Hageman, associate professor of geology and associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was related to the number of sinkholes that have popped up in the region due to the numerous rain events in recent months. Hageman was also interviewed by KMBZ-FM in Kansas City on the same subject.
A podcast focusing on the artwork of JT Daniels, 鈥�11, .
Stories related to graduate student Kenny Broberg placing third at the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia, held June 17-27, and 海角乱伦社区 hosting a watch party on June 27 to view Broberg鈥檚 finals performance aired on and in Kansas City on June 27 and June 28. Roger Kugler, D.M.A., director of the ICM, was interviewed for the stories.
Ashley Jones, head coach and Vincent Payne, student-athlete, were related to the Esports Summer Combine the University鈥檚 Parkville Campus hosted on June 28-29.
Sarah Moe Meyers, a new member of 海角乱伦社区鈥檚 Board of Trustees, was quoted in a Kansas City Business Journal article on July 1, provided comments related to U.S.-China trade talks. Moe is the federal affairs director at Hallmark.
Matt Harris, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, was .
The following 海角乱伦社区 programs were recently recognized by various websites:
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� The online Bachelor of Science in management/logistics degree program was ranked No. 9 on TheBestSchools.org鈥檚 鈥�10 Best Online Bachelor鈥檚 in Supply Chain and Logistics Programs鈥� list.
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� The online Bachelor of Public Administration in fire service management degree program ranked No. 19 on BachelorsDegreeCenter.org鈥檚 鈥�25 Best Online Fire Science Degree Bachelor鈥檚 Programs for 2019鈥� list.
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� The online Master of Business Administration degree program鈥檚 global executive concentration ranked No. 4 on CollegeConsensus.com鈥檚 鈥�25 Best Online Executive MBA Programs 2019 list.
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� The University ranked No. 17 on CollegeFactual.com鈥檚 鈥�2019 Best Management Information Schools for Non-Traditional Students鈥� list and No. 26 on CollegeFactual.com鈥檚 鈥�2019 Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools for Non-Traditional Students鈥� list.
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� The online Bachelor of Science in business administration/human resources degree program ranked No. 15 on AffordableSchools.net鈥檚 鈥�20 Best Affordable Human Resources Management Degree Online Programs 2019鈥� list.
Upcoming Events
(All events are Central time)
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� Through July 26 鈥� Allison Bowman Art Exhibit, Campanella Gallery (Norrington Center)
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� July 8 鈥� Julymester Begins
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� July 20 鈥� 鈥淭he Legacy of Apollo 11 鈥� 50 Years and Still Counting鈥� presentation by Lynn Bondurant, 鈥�61, Ph.D., 8:30 a.m., Union Station Kansas City
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� July 25 鈥� Laughlin Air Force Base (Texas) Campus Commencement, 1 p.m., Anderson Hall
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� July 26 鈥� Hill Air Force Base (Utah) Campus Commencement, noon, Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� July 27 鈥� El Paso (Texas) Campus / Fort Bliss (Texas) Campus / Holloman Air Force Base (N.M.) Campus Commencement, 1 p.m., El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Center
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� August 3 鈥� Fort Myer (Va.) Campus / Headquarters Marine Corps/Headquarters Battalion Henderson Hall (Va.) Campus / Marine Corps Base Quantico (Va.) Campus Commencement, 10 a.m., Little Hall, Quantico
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� August 3 鈥� Lackland Air Force Base (Texas) Campus / Randolph Air Force Base (Texas) Campus Commencement, 10:30 a.m., St. George Maronite Catholic Church Phoenician Ballroom, San Antonio, Texas
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� August 12 鈥� Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., McCoy Meetin鈥� House
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� August 13-14 鈥� Fall Faculty Conference, Parkville Campus
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� August 19 鈥� Fall Semester / Fall I Classes Start Nationwide
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� August 23 鈥� Opening Convocation, Noon-1 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel (and nationwide via the University鈥檚 video portal)
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� August 23 鈥� Kansas City Area Students/Faculty/Staff Picnic, 1-2:30 p.m., University Front Lawn
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� August 30 鈥� Minot (N.D.) Air Force Base Commencement, 6 p.m., James Crawford Airman Leadership School Building
Note: To view a comprehensive schedule for all events, including athletics and student life, visit park.edu/calendars/park-events-calendar.html.