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News Article: Park University Faculty and Students Shine in Multiple Arenas
Park University continues to make a significant impact across various fields, with faculty members and students receiving accolades and presenting at prestigious events. Here's a roundup of recent achievements.
Academic Recognition
Greg Plumb, J.D., professor of criminal justice administration, was honoured with the Civic Leadership Award from the Missouri Municipal League and the City of Parkville, Missouri. Plumb also participated in a panel discussion on "Constitutional Issues in the Criminal Justice System" in the Greater Kansas City area.
Hank Roehrich, Ph.D., professor of management/marketing, presented a paper on "Generating Real-World Experience in the Online Marketing Classroom" at the Marketing Management Association of Educators fall conference in Orlando, Florida.
Jack MacLennan, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, delivered the annual political science lecture at St. Thomas University in Canada.
Research and Scholarship
Steve Youngblood, associate professor of communication arts and director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism, was a co-panelist on a virtual event for the International Center for Journalists. A trio of criminal justice administration faculty also presented at the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association's annual meeting in Chicago.
Four Park University students presented at the Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas Women in Computing Conference in Lenexa, Kansas.
Artistic Pursuits
The International Center for Music (ICM) will close out its 2023 season with a pair of concerts in a span of just a few days. On Saturday, December 2, the ICM Orchestra will present a holiday concert featuring a variety of familiar and less-known Christmas selections under the direction of Steven McDonald, director of the orchestra.
Youngblood, who is teaching this academic year as a Fulbright Scholar at Moldova State University in the capital city of Chisinau, also presented a virtual program on "What's Happening in Moldova" for the International Relations Council on October 25.
Sports Achievements
Zackery Fritz, a sophomore nursing major and a member of Park University's Parkville (Mo.) Campus esports team, was tabbed as the Heart of America Athletic Conference's first-ever Esports League of Legends Player of the Year on October 26.
Community Engagement
Nikki Pauls DeSimone, assistant professor of social work, Diane Simpson, assistant teaching professor of education, and Linda Tavakoli, graduate student, were interviewed on KCUR-FM's "Up To Date" related to a poverty simulation event.
Kay Barnes, senior director for university engagement, was interviewed for the "There's Just Something About Kansas City" podcast. Bob Kendrick, '85, also participated in a conversation for the same podcast.
Cultural Events
Park University's Office of International Education will host its annual International Festival on Friday, November 17. The event will feature information booths, performances, cultural activities, and fashion shows representing countries around the globe. An international buffet will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with the price for the public at $15, while Park students and employees on a meal plan can eat free with their Park ID.
For more information about the International Center for Music's concert season, visit ICM's website. For details about the International Festival, contact Catherine Geehan, associate director for international education, at catherine.geehan@our website / (816) 584-6857.
In all, the University will represent 19 countries at the festival, including Bangladesh, Brazil, China, The Gambia, Ghana, India, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
With over 500 students from 70 countries, Park University continues to foster a diverse and vibrant community. Keep up with the latest news and events by following Park University's official channels.
- The faculty and students at Park University are not only excelling in academic fields, but also treading paths in education-and-self-development, such as Hank Roehrich's presentation on "Generating Real-World Experience in the Online Marketing Classroom."
- Park University's multifaceted community engagement extends beyond academics to education-and-self-development, as demonstrated by Nikki Pauls DeSimone, Diane Simpson, and Linda Tavakoli's interview on KCUR-FM's "Up To Date" related to a poverty simulation event.
