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The Office of International Education and Study Abroad works independently and in collaboration with Park University academic departments, Park's office of International Student Services, and several international communities to sponsor international academic programs, and extracurricular community activities. International Programs on Campus
Global Future: Program Application
Global Future is a joint collaboration between the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce World Trade Center and Park University. Students meet monthly at the Chamber of Commerce in Union Station to learn from international business professionals and executives. Many Kansas City area universities participate in this program.
This new initiative from Park University's Internationalization and Multicultural Education Committee invites Park University students to be recognized for having an international focus to their degree.
Model United Nations of Park University
Through Park University's Model United Nations club, students have the opportunity to research different countries' historical and political views and represent those countries during a mock United Nations session.Students travel to Chicago and New York each year to participate in national conferences.
People to People International of Park University
Park University is home to one of few university level chapters of People to People International. Members of Park University's chapter participate in a wide variety of activities both on on and off-campus. They also attend People to People International events around the globe.
Model Organization of American States - Park University
Park University's student MOAS club gathers university students together to study, discuss, and debate the pressing issues of the international affairs of the Western hemisphere. Eligible students travel to Washington D.C. to participate in the annual national MOAS conference.
Coming to America is a program which brings together the Park University community in the Herr House lounge to learn about each other's countries and cultures over lunch. Four sessions are held each year, each one focusing on countries in one region of the world. Park University students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Cultural Sharing is an annual Park University international event that seeks global understanding through cultural sharing. Students, faculty, and staff join together to perform cultural traditions in a theatrical performance for the community. This annual event celebrates the culture of one country of the world with the help of the local ethnic community. The event is performed on the Park University campus, and is open to the public.
International Classroom Partnership Program
A collaboration between Park University, the International Relations Council, and the North Kansas City School District invites international students to visit local area classrooms to introduce students and parents to their respective countries. Sessions are organized by region. Take a few minutes to practice your French, Russian or Spanish. Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited.
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