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Fall 2011
Andi Enns, junior communications major, won the grand prize in the 2011 United Planet Day Contest for an essay about her 2010 trip to Uganda.
Jasey Huber, senior English major, has received a student career experience program (SCEP) opportunity by the U.S. Center for Immigration Services, DHS in the Kansas City area
Hayley LeGarce, junior communication arts/public relations major, has been awarded a competitive internship with the Belger Art Center in Kansas City
Mindy Reynolds, junior communication arts/public relations major, has been awarded a competitive role in the dramatic readings that will be featured through the Kansas City Big Read. She has also been hired to record commercials Triad Media, Inc. In addition, she is serving as an intern for KC Designer Weddings.
Sarah Dietz, junior legal studies major, has been hired as a paralegal by the Harshman Law Firm, LLC.
Summer 2011
Junior invited to fall 2011 NASA Internship
Rachel Dryden, junior meteorology major, has been invited to participate in the NASA Fall 2011 Quality Control of Doppler Radar Wind Profiler Database Internship at Marshall Space Flight Center
Alum Honored by People to People International
Charif Hamidi, a May 2011 graduate and a
business administration/international business and business administration/finance double major, received the People to People International 2011 University Chapter Leadership Award. Peterson and Hamidi will be recognized at the 2011 PTPI Board of Trustees meeting in Brussels, Belgium, in September.
Sophomore Wins America's Unofficial Ambassador's Mosaic Scholarship
Andria Enns, sophomore communication arts/public relations and communication arts/broadcasting major, for receiving the America's Unofficial Ambassador's Mosaic Scholarship, which will help support her travel to Amman, Jordan, during winter break to work in women's empowerment.
Spring 2011
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Sophomore Garners Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship from NOAA
Rachel Dryden, sophomore physical geography major, has been notified that she is a recipient of the 2011 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). The award provides scholarship assistance for two academic years and a summer, 2012 internship possibility.
Junior Headed for Princeton for Summer 2011
Miki Katuwal, junior biology major, has received an invitation to participate in the Department of Molecular Biology and Lewis-Sigler Institute 2011 Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Princeton University. The experience provides travel and living costs and a generous stipend. Miki's research mentor is Dr. Carol Sanders.
Sophomore Going to University of Illinois, Carbondale, for Summer 2011
Frances Venable, sophomore chemistry major, has received an invitation to participate in the University of Illinois, Carbondale, summer 2011 Research Experience for Undergraduates. The experience provides a generous support stipend, as well as a research stipend.
Sophomore Recieves Missouri College Media Awards
Andria Enns, sophomore communication arts/public relations major, received both first and third place in yearbook feature writing at the 2011 Missouri College Media Awards for her articles in Park's publication, the Narva. She also garnered second place for feature page design for her Park student newspaper, Stylus, layout featuring her 2010 study-abroad trip to Uganda.
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Alum Passes Foreign Service Exam
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Andrea Plunkett, 2010, recently passed her Foreign Service Officer Test Exam while completing her master's degree in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at Creighton University. For an essay that features "intellectual skills," she has written about her Honors project, which focused on human trafficking. Congrats, Andrea, and good luck in completing the application process! Andrea's research mentor at Park was Mr. Steve Youngblood.
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Prestigious Scholarships
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New - Udall Scholarship for students with focus on Environmental Issues or Native American Issues
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Fulbright Scholarship for Graduates - apply during your senior year
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Truman Scholarship for Graduate Study - apply during your junior year
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Internships and Opportunities
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New - Summer 2012 Opportunities - Search at the sample links below
Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program at Harvard for Groups Underrepresented in the Sciences
UCLA Summer Program for Undergraduate Research for Upper Classmen in Education - check back for 2012 info
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - various offerings
Summer Undergraduate Research in Sciences and Technology
Student Research with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory - check back for updated info
Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships in the Sciences Database - multiple institutional listings
STARS Summer Research Program in Sciences at Yale University
Marine Research at Chesapeake Bay
Summer Fellowship in Psychology for rising seniors - check back for 2012 info
List of Institutions Offering Summer Activities in Psychology
Google Computer Science Summer Institute
Institute for Humane Studies Internships - include stipend, housing, travel and books
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Government Associated Internships
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The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation - internships
erlin Scholarships for one year study
Park University Scholarships and Local Internships
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Park Student Travel Grants for Conference Presentation
Scroll down to "Student Travel Grants"
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Study Abroad Scholarship - Patton Scholarship - see Park Scholarships
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Resources for study abroad financial support
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Events Schedule: Everyone is invited! Earn event/activity credit!
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Ethnic Voices Poetry Series 2011-2012
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See the University web page for activity announcements and calendars
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Honors Program Important Dates: AY 2011-2012Fall Semester 2011 Sophomores register to take the WCT - prior to completion of 60 hours and after EN105 and EN106 August 15 – Parkville classes begin. HN302 & HN400 students contact mentors August 26 – Convocation – LE100 attendance required August 27 – All Students – Mandatory Honors Program Annual Retreat, McCoy Meetin’ House-Agenda Oct 9 - Oct 16 - Fall Recess Nov 1 - 3PM - 5PM - HN400 oral practice session - McCoy Meetin' House Please see HN400 Oral Presentation Practice Instructions Nov 18 - 2PM - 4PM - HN304 updates, McCoy Meetin' House, contact Byer to schedule time Please see HN303 and HN304 Project Update Instructions Dec 2 -2:00PM - 5:30PM - HN303 updates, McCoy Meetin’ House; contact Byer to schedule time Please see HN303 and HN304 Project Update Instructions November 28 - Graduating HN400 students, ten journal entries due to mentors; copy to Brackett; copy of project to Brackett; pick up medal for Commencement December 2 – Classes conclude; HN303 and HN304 -ten journal entries due to mentors; copy to Brackett December 10 – Commencement Spring Semester 2012 Juniors register to take the WCT January - Parkville classes begin-HN302 & HN400 students contact mentors January - EN106 Honors - Service Learning Partner info due to Instructor, HN400 - inform Byer about oral presentation plans Mar 11 - Mar 18 – Spring Recess March 20 - HN400 Oral Project Presentation - 2-3:15PM in McCoy Meetin' House Please see HN400 Oral Presentation Practice Instructions Mar30 - Apr 1- Great Plains Honors Council Conference - Johnson County Community College and Park University TBA - Undergraduate Research and Creative Arts Symposium – Parkville Campus – visit http://www.park.edu/symposium/ for updates and application info April 13 – HN303 updates - 2-5PM in McCoy Meetin’ House; contact Byer to schedule time Please see HN303 and HN304 Project Update Instructions April 13 – HN304 updates - 2-5PM, in McCoy Meetin’ House; contact Byer to schedule time Please see HN303 and HN304 Project Update Instructions TBA - Honors Convocation Apr 30 –Graduating HN400 students, ten journal entries due to mentors; copy to Brackett; copy of project to mentor and Brackett; pick up medal for Commencement See Printed project instructions May 4 – Classes conclude; HN302 and HN304, ten journal entries due to mentors; copy to Brackett May 12 – Commencement Park University Academic Calendar: http://www.park.edu/calendar/academic.html --------------------------------- University Resources |