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Park University, located in Parkville, Missouri, has had a busy August with numerous achievements across various departments. From academic accolades to community partnerships, here's a round-up of the latest news from the university.
In a recent interview, John Hamilton, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice Administration at Park University, shared his insights on a local investigation involving sheriff deputies during a traffic safety training conference. Meanwhile, Professor Nicola Miceli, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management/Human Resources, provided expert commentary on staffing struggles in the restaurant industry.
Academically, Brandi Handley, Assistant Teaching Professor of English, published a short story titled "String" in the August edition of Moon City Review. Alayna Howard, a 2018 graduate, was awarded the Park Promising Young Professional Award, while Behzod Abduraimov, a 2013 graduate, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
The Faculty Center for Innovation at Park University recently published volume 17 (2022) of InSight, a journal of scholarly teaching. Michael Call, Brian Cowley, and Laurie DiPadova-Stocks, professors at Park University, co-authored an article titled "Advancing Servant Leadership Among College-Aged Youth" published in The Palgrave Handbook of Servant Leadership.
In the realm of research, Danielle Theiss, Director of Library, Academic and Career Success Services and Assistant Professor of Library Services, authored an article on library anxiety among distance and online learners. Tim Westcott, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and Associate University Archivist, spoke at a screening of the Valor Medals Review-related "More Than a Medal" documentary and shared insights on the origin of Parkville Days.
The university's Frances Fishburn Archives and Special Collections, in partnership with the Platte County Sheriff's Office, will chronicle the history of the PCSO. Park University's Department of Nursing is preparing for an accreditation review of its pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing and registered nurse to BSN programs by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Park University students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to sign up for ParkAlert, a mass notification system. The university's flagship Parkville Campus was highlighted on various Kansas City TV stations during move-in day.
Outside the academic sphere, Park University President Shane Smeed was a guest on the "Militarily Speaking" podcast, discussing the services the University provides to military students and their families, as well as the Valor Medals Review project.
ECCO Select, an IT talent acquisition and advisory consulting company in Kansas City, led by Jeanette Prenger, '09, and a member of Park University's Board of Trustees, was ranked No. 2 by the Kansas City Business Journal on their list of Hispanic-owned businesses.
The 30th annual Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture will be held on September 14, featuring David C. Kang, Ph.D. Lorraine K. Bannai, J.D., Professor Emerita and Director Emerita of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality at Seattle University's School of Law, will be the speaker for the Constitution Day event on September 22.
Lastly, the International Center for Music at Park University has announced its 2022-23 concert season, and the Park University Alumni Association has announced the 2022 honorees of its four annual awards. However, information regarding the 2022 Park University Athletics Wall of Honor awardees could not be found in the provided search results. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visiting Park University's official athletics page or contacting their athletics department directly is recommended.
- In the general news, the International Center for Music at Park University has announced its 2022-23 concert season, indicating a focus on education-and-self-development and the arts.
- Despite the rich coverage of academic, research, and community news, details about this year's Park University Athletics Wall of Honor awardees were not found, suggesting a gap in the coverage of sports-related events.
