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New Trustees 2022

July 5, 2022

The governing body of Park University — its Board of Trustees — has elected three individuals to serve a three-year term on the board, effective July 1. Elected were: Terry Calaway, Ed.D., Scott Jackman and Timothy Pachasa.

Golf Scramble 2022

June 21, 2022

The 2022 Park University Golf Scramble, a four-person tournament that benefits the University’s Parkville Campus athletics programs, is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 17, at The National Golf Club of Kansas City.

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Crows Nest June 6 2022

June 6, 2022

The Crow’s Nest newsletter for June 6, 2022.

Fate Exhibit

May 31, 2022

From today’s current events that foreshadow change tomorrow, Missouri artists Laurel DeFreece and Robin VanHoozer have collaborated to create “Fate,” an art exhibit that explores the random events that intertwine the common threads of tomorrow. The exhibit will be on display at Park University’s Campanella Gallery from Tuesday, June 7, through Friday, July 29.

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Crows Nest May 5 2022

May 5, 2022

The Crow’s Nest newsletter for May 5, 2022.

Ilya Shmukler
Park ICM Student Selected for Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

April 26, 2022

Park University International Center for Music graduate student Ilya Shmukler is one of 30 competitors who have been selected to participate in the 16th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, which begins Thursday, June 2, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Josh Rowland
May 2022 Kansas City Area Commencement

April 25, 2022

Josh Rowland, Ph.D., J.D., is the chief executive officer and vice chairman of Lead Bank, will present the keynote address during Park University’s Kansas City Area Commencement on Saturday, May 7. The ceremony will be held at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Mo., starting at 10 a.m.

Honors Convocation 2022

April 21, 2022

Park University students, faculty and staff were recognized for their exceptional scholarly efforts from the 2021-22 academic year as part of the University’s annual Honors Convocation held on April 20 on the flagship Parkville (Mo.) Campus. The University acknowledged outstanding students, faculty and staff with a variety of special awards, in addition to a number of departmental academic honors.

Howell Awards 2022

April 14, 2022

In celebration of the leadership achievements of Park University students, faculty and staff during the 2021-22 academic year, the Office of Student Life and the Park Student Government Association announced recipients of honors as part of the 27th annual Dr. Doris A. Howell Leadership Awards.

Gilbert Commencement 2022

April 14, 2022

Park University’s Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus will hold its inaugural commencement ceremony for graduates on Saturday, April 30, starting at 11 a.m. (Arizona time) at Paloma Community Church in Mesa, Ariz. About 70 students are expected to participate in the ceremony to receive their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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