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Park University ICM Orchestra Season Finale to Feature Guest Conductor Barbara Yahr and Cello Concerto Performance
April 2, 2025
The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will conclude its 2024-25 concert season on Friday, April 25, with a performance under the direction of guest conductor Barbara Yahr. Admission to the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus, is free, but attendees are asked to RSVP in advance.
Park University Hosting KCMO Police 30×30 Initiative Event
March 25, 2025
Park University’s Department of Criminal Justice Administration is hosting a panel discussion related to the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department’s 30×30 Initiative on Friday, April 4. The event, which starts at 9 a.m. in the Dorothy Harper Watson Literacy Center within the Mabee Learning Center/Academic Underground on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus, is open to the public.
The Crow’s Nest Newsletter – March 4, 2025
March 4, 2025
The Crow’s Nest newsletter for March 4, 2025.
Park University Appoints Dr. Paul Orscheln as Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services
March 3, 2025
Paul Orscheln, Ed.D., has been appointed to the role of vice president of enrollment and student services at Park University, effective March 3, 2025.
Park University President Shane Smeed Appointed President at Utah Tech University
February 27, 2025
On Feb. 26, Park University President Shane Smeed was announced by the Utah Board of Higher Education as the 19th president of Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. No start date has been determined by the UBHE.
Park University International Center for Music Violinist Appointed to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Post
February 25, 2025
Ilkhom Mukhiddinov, a violin student in Park University’s International Center for Music, was recently appointed to the first violin section of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Park University International Center for Music Concert to Feature Violinist David Radzynski and Pianist Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich
February 19, 2025
A pair of internationally renowned musicians — violinist David Radzynski and pianist Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich — will perform in concert on Friday, March 14, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.
KCMO Municipal Judge Courtney Wachal to Headline Park University’s Women Transforming Criminal Justice Event
February 13, 2025
Courtney Wachal, J.D., municipal court presiding judge, Kansas City, Mo., Domestic Violence Court and Wellness Court, will be the featured speaker at Park University’s 3rd annual Women Transforming Criminal Justice event on Wednesday, March 5. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater inside Alumni Hall on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus. The event, which is open to the public, will also be livestreamed at parkumedia.com.
Park University Promotes Scott Fergerson as Chief Financial Officer, Appoints John Huber as Director of Corporate Development and Admission
February 12, 2025
Park University announces the promotion of Scott Fergerson to the role of chief financial officer, effective Feb. 2, and the appointment of John Huber as director of corporate development and admissions within the Office of Enrollment Management, effective Jan. 27.
Art Exhibit at Park University to Feature RE: Generation Community Artists
February 11, 2025
RE: Generation, a collective of Kansas City-area artists, will present a group exhibit in Park University’s Campanella Gallery, Tuesday, Feb. 18, through Saturday, April 26.