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Park University to Honor John Hamilton with Gault Service Award
August 28, 2024
Park University’s Office of Academic Affairs will honor John Hamilton, Ph.D., professor emeritus of criminal justice administration, as the recipient of the 2024 Paul H. Gault Service Award. A ceremony recognizing Hamilton will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, starting at 1 p.m. in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater inside Alumni Hall on the University’s Parkville Campus.
Park University Alumni Association Announces Honorees of 2024 Annual Awards
August 28, 2024
The Park University Alumni Association has announced the 2024 honorees of its four annual awards. A ceremony recognizing the recipients, along with the University’s 2024 Athletics Wall of Honor awardees (announced in June), will be held as part of Park’s Homecoming and Parents Weekend festivities on Friday, Sept. 27, starting at 3 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Park University’s Campanella Gallery Kicks Off 2024-25 Season with an Exhibit by Cody Page
August 22, 2024
The Campanella Gallery at Park University has opened its 2024-25 season with an exhibit of illustrations and paintings by Cody Page. The exhibit, “Studio Illustration: Page Studio 24,” runs through Thursday, Oct. 31.
Park University’s International Center for Music to Collaborate with NAVO Arts for 2024-25 Season Opening Concert
August 21, 2024
Park University’s International Center for Music will kick off its 2024-25 season with a concert in collaboration with Overland Park, Kan., based NAVO Arts on Friday, Sept. 20, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Folly Theater in Kansas City, Mo.
Park University Named to Money Best Colleges List
August 20, 2024
Park University has been named to Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.”
Park University’s 2024 Hauptmann Lecture to Focus on Improving Administrative Burdens in Government
August 14, 2024
A presentation on “Administrative Burdens: A Framework for Improving Government” will be the focus of Park University’s 32nd annual Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture Series event on Thursday, Sept. 12, starting at noon. The speaker for the 2024 Hauptmann Lecture will be Donald Moynihan, Ph.D.
The Crow’s Nest Newsletter — August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024
The Crow’s Nest newsletter for August 8, 2024.
Jack MacLennan Appointed to New Roles at Park University
August 2, 2024
Jack MacLennan, Ph.D., has been appointed to the role of senior director for strategic initiatives and communications, and special assistant to the president for governance. MacLennan began his new duties on Aug. 1, 2024.
Park University Promotes Camille Cook to Director of Library Services
August 1, 2024
Camille Cook has been promoted to the role of director of library services at Park University. Cook began her new duties on Aug. 1, 2024.
Park University 2024 Golf Scramble Set for Oct. 14
July 29, 2024
The 2024 Park University Golf Scramble, a four-person tournament that benefits the University’s Parkville Campus athletics programs, is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 14, at The National Golf Club of Kansas City. Golfers get on the course with a shotgun start at 10 a.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.