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Talk on Exoplanets Focus of Park University’s Johnson Family Lecture
April 4, 2023
A discussion on exoplanets — planets that orbit a star other than the sun — will be the focus of Park University’s Johnson Family Lecture Series in Science, which will be held Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater inside Alumni Hall on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Peter de Silva Leadership Event
March 22, 2023
Peter de Silva, former president and chief operating officer at UMB Financial Corp. and chair/CEO at UMB Bank, will present an invitation-only conversation on leadership during a program on Wednesday, April 5, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
Park University Hosting Community Health Fair
March 20, 2023
Park University’s Department of Nursing will host a community health fair on Thursday, April 13, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Park Avenue area of the Mabee Learning Center/Academic Underground on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Ambassador Miller Event
March 15, 2023
David Miller Jr., who served as U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania from 1981-84 and to Zimbabwe from 1984-86, will speak in a semi-private event on Thursday, March 23, starting at 3 p.m. in the McCoy Meetin’ House on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Women Transforming Criminal Justice
March 13, 2023
Park University will host a roundtable event featuring 10 women from the Kansas City region in criminal justice-related fields for a discussion on “Women Transforming Criminal Justice” on Wednesday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Ceramics Exhibit Featured in Park University’s Campanella Gallery
March 6, 2023
An exhibit of ceramics, “Aura,” by Elaina Michalski, will be featured in Park University’s Campanella Gallery, beginning Monday, March 13, through Friday, April 21.
Park University Appoints Dori Woodruff as Senior Director of Human Resources and First DEIB Officer
February 6, 2023
Park University has appointed Dorice “Dori” Woodruff to serve as senior director of human resources and as the University’s first chief officer of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, effective February 6, 2023.
Black History Month Events 2023
February 2, 2023
During the month of February 2023, Park University’s flagship Parkville Campus will host a number of Black History Month-related events. Admission to all events is free and open to the public.