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Park University’s Annual Fright Night Event Set for Oct. 30
October 2, 2025
Fright Night, Park University’s annual Halloween celebration, will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Copley Quad residence hall on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to the event is free and open to the public, and children of all ages are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costume.
Park University to Host Exhibit by Kansas City Artist Bryce Holt
September 29, 2025
Park University will host an exhibit featuring the work of Bryce Holt, a Kansas City artist and co-founder of The Patrons, from Wednesday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Dec. 19, in the Campanella Gallery located inside Norrington Center on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Park University International Center for Music to Hold Side-by-Side Concert with Members of the Kansas City Symphony
September 23, 2025
Three members of the Park University International Center for Music faculty will perform with a trio of string members of the Kansas City Symphony in a side-by-side concert on Thursday, Oct. 23, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.
Park University’s Annual International Festival Set for Oct. 17
September 22, 2025
Park University’s Office of International Education will host its annual International Festival on Friday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. on the University Front Lawn and inside Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.
Park University International Center for Music’s Orchestra to Hold Fall Concert on Oct. 3
September 9, 2025
The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will host its first event of the 2025-26 ICM concert season — its annual fall concert — on Friday, Oct. 3, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s Parkville Campus.
Park University Announces Alumni Association 2025 Honorees and Gault Service Award
September 8, 2025
The Park University Alumni Association has announced the 2025 honorees of its annual awards. A ceremony recognizing the recipients, along with the University’s 2025 Athletics Wall of Honor awardees (announced in June) and the Paul H. Gault Service Award, will be held as part of Park’s Homecoming Weekend festivities on Friday, Sept. 26, starting at 3 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
The Crow’s Nest — September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
The Crow’s Nest newsletter for September 5, 2025.
Park University’s 2025 Hauptmann Lecture to Discuss the American Decline and Crisis of Liberal Order
September 4, 2025
A presentation on “The Great Unravelling: American Decline and the Crisis of Liberal Order” will be the focus of Park University’s 33rd annual Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture Series event on Thursday, Sept. 18, starting at 6 p.m. in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater inside Alumni Hall on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Park University International Center for Music’s 23rd Season Kicks Off Sept. 5 with Violist Carr, Pianist Petrova
August 6, 2025
The Park University International Center for Music’s 2025-26 concert season will begin on Friday, Sept. 5, with a performance by violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova showcasing classical music created entirely by female composers. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.
