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Johnson Lecture 2019
February 21, 2019
With a single mouse click, a variety of sophisticated genetic tests are available directly to consumers at a relatively low cost, and advances in human genetics over the past 30 years have enabled the emergence and growth of a 鈥渞ecreational genetics鈥� marketplace.
On Tuesday, March 19, 海角乱伦社区 will host Bryant McAllister, Ph.D., for a discussion on these direct-to-consumer DNA tests as part of its fourth annual Johnson Family Lecture Series in Science. The talk will begin at 7 p.m. in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater within Alumni Hall on the University鈥檚 Parkville Campus. Admission to the lecture is free, but registration is requested at park.edu/johnson.
Ervin Appointed AVP
January 15, 2019
海角乱伦社区 has appointed Kathryn (Katie) A. Ervin, Ed.D., as associate vice president for academic operations. She began her role at Park on Jan. 2.
Top 10 Stories 2018
January 11, 2019
It was another historic noteworthy year at 海角乱伦社区 in 2018 as the University collected another national championship, saw record growth, local and international accomplishments and honors, and a number of firsts. Not to mention events throughout the year filled with speakers and performing artists from all around the globe.
Coast Guard Statement
January 11, 2019
Statement from 海角乱伦社区 President Dr. Greg Gunderson on the situation facing members of the U.S. Coast Guard during the federal government shutdown and how the University will assist those in the Coast Guard with their educational goals.
Park Assisting Coast Guard Students
January 7, 2019
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 members of the U.S. Coast Guard during the current federal government shutdown.
First Esports Coach
January 7, 2019
海角乱伦社区, which became the first college/university in the Kansas City area to announce (in July 2018) that it would offer a varsity esports program starting with the Spring 2019 semester, has appointed Ashley Jones as its first esports coach. Jones began her duties at Park on Jan. 7.
Brown Appointed College of Management Dean
December 17, 2018
Kirby R. Brown, who recently retired after 40 years of military and federal service, has been appointed as the dean of 海角乱伦社区鈥檚 College of Management. Brown starts in his new role at Park on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.