The Crow’s Nest — May 5, 2025
Dr. Kathrine Swanson Appointed Interim President
Park University’s Board of Trustees appointed Kathrine Swanson, Ed.D., to serve as the University’s interim president, effective April 23. Swanson served as president of the Metropolitan Community College Longview Campus in Lee’s Summit, Mo., from August 2021 to August 2024. She also served MCC as its vice chancellor for student success and engagement from August 2015 to June 2023. Swanson earned her doctorate degree in higher education administration from the University of North Texas, a master’s degree in adult and higher education from Montana State University and a bachelor’s degree in business management from Northern Michigan University. She also earned a graduate certificate in leadership coaching from Avila University.
Swanson, who joined Park’s Board of Trustees in July 2024, has stepped down from the Board to assume the interim president role. A search for Park University’s permanent president will begin in the coming months. A University presidential search committee will develop a prospectus in the fall, followed by a national search of candidates, with an expected start date for the new president by June 2026. Read more at park.edu/news/swanson-interim-president.
Pirates Beach Volleyball Team Advances to National Semifinals
The Park University Parkville (Mo.) Campus women’s beach volleyball squad made team history at the end of April by advancing to the NAIA Women’s Beach Volleyball National Invitational Tournament semifinals for the first time. The previous three seasons, Park ended the year in the national quarterfinals.
The Pirates, seeded No. 4, opened pool play in the tourney with a 3-2 win over No. 8 Southern Oregon, then lost to No. 5 Arizona Christian University, 3-2. Park ended pool play by pulling off an upset of No. 1 Ottawa University (Ariz.), 3-2, to win Pool A. In the national quarterfinals, Park defeated Webber International University (Fla.), 3-1, to earn a spot in the national semifinals. In the first two years of the tournament (2022-23), the Pirates season ended at the hands of the Warriors in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Ottawa exacted a bit of revenge on Park, defeating the Pirates 3-0. Ottawa went on to win the national title.
Park ended the season with a 18-8 record. Both losses in the national tourney were the only losses Park suffered during the season to NAIA competition as the Pirates other losses on the year came against NCAA schools. At the conclusion of the tournament, Grecia Ung was selected to the All-Tournament Team.
Parkville Campus Competitive Cheer Program Takes Third at National Competition
In just its first of existence, the Park University Parkville (Mo.) Campus competitive cheer program brought home the third place trophy from the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals in the intermediate small coed NAIA division, held April 9-12 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Pirates concluded the preliminary round in fourth place, but in the final round, Park put on an even more impressive performance to jump up a spot to third.
“I’m so proud of how we were able to represent Park University on the nationals stage and bring back some hardware,” said Madalyn Coffman, competitive cheer head coach. “We are extremely grateful to Kristin Gillette (Parkville Campus director of athletics) for providing the opportunity for us to compete as a first year program and for the outpouring of support across the athletic department.”
KC Area Commencement Set for May 10; Prenger to Present Keynote, Receive Honorary Doctorate
Jeanette Hernandez Prenger, founder and chief executive officer of Kansas City, Mo., based ECCO Select, will present the keynote address during Park University’s Kansas City Area Commencement on Saturday, May 10. The ceremony will be held at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Mo., starting at 10 a.m. The event will include 575 Park University students eligible to participate in the ceremony — 203 students are set to receive a master’s degree and/or graduate certificate, and 372 students are scheduled to receive a bachelor’s degree, associate degree and/or undergraduate certificate. The University will also bestow Prenger, a 2009 Park graduate and former chair of Park’s Board of Trustees, with an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters during the ceremony in recognition of her outstanding service to humans and society. Read more at park.edu/news/kca-commencement-2025.
Academic, Leadership Achievements Recognized as Part of 2025 Honors Convocation and Howell Awards
Park University students, faculty and staff were recognized for their exceptional scholarly efforts from the 2024-25 academic year as part of the University’s annual Honors Convocation held on April 23 on the flagship Parkville (Mo.) Campus. The University acknowledged outstanding students, faculty and staff with a variety of special awards, in addition to a number of departmental academic honors.
The most prestigious honor bestowed on any student at Park University — the Outstanding Parkite Award — went to seniors Raeven Brownell (left, with Interim Provost Emily Sallee, Ph.D.) and Gabrielle Sandins (right, with Sallee). The Outstanding Parkite Award is given to two students on the University’s Parkville Campus who best exemplify the ideals of the University in their character, conduct, scholarship and student activity participation. Read more about the Parkite Award winners and all other awards presented during the Honors Convocation at park.edu/news/honors-convocation-2025.
In celebration of the leadership achievements of Park University students, faculty and staff during the 2024-25 academic year, the Office of Student Life and the Park Student Government Association announced recipients of honors as part of the 30th annual Dr. Doris A. Howell Leadership Awards. The awards program, held on April 16 on the University’s flagship Parkville (Mo.) Campus, is named for Howell, a 1944 Park graduate who was an internationally renowned leader in pediatrics and hospice care before passing away in November 2018. Read about the awards presented at park.edu/news/howell-awards-2025.
Park ICM Alumnus Michael Davidman Wins American Piano Awards
Michael Davidman, ’23 (International Center for Music graduate artist diploma), was announced as the winner of the American Piano Awards on April 5 in Indianapolis (video announcement begins at approximately 3:00:40). In his finals performance on April 4 (the first of the two-night finals event), Davidman performed “Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30,” composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff (Davidman’s performance begins at approximately 1:28:25). The 27-year-old Davidman is the second consecutive Park University ICM graduate to win the 13-month-long competition (which began in March 2024). Kenny Broberg, ’21 (Master of Music degree in piano performance) won the competition in 2021. That same year, Davidman was a finalist in the event just prior to him transferring to Park.
In addition to a $25,000 cash prize and performance opportunities by virtue of being an APA finalist, Davidman won the Christel DeHaan Fellowship, which includes career support valued at more than $200,000. This includes: two years of career management and public relations assistance, a media tour, an artist residency at the University of Indianapolis, a recording contract with Steinway & Sons record label, and performance engagements, both nationally and abroad. Davidman will also embark on a recital tour during the 2026-27 season, as well as performing with the American Pianists Association’s partner orchestras. Stories about Davidman’s victory appeared on The Violin Channel website that night and in the Indianapolis Star the following morning.
Prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition to Feature Trio from Park ICM
Three pianists from Park University’s International Center for Music will be among the 30 selected to participate in the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, to be held Wednesday, May 21, through Saturday, June 7, in Fort Worth, Texas. This international quadrennial event, widely considered to be one of the most prestigious piano contests in the world, has launched the careers of numerous pianists since 1962, including Park ICM founder and artistic director Stanislav Ioudenitch, who won the gold medal in 2001.
This year, three of Ioudenitch’s students past and present will compete in The Cliburn:
• Yangrui Cai (left), graduate student – seeking Master of Music degree in performance/piano
• Jiarui Cheng (middle), freshman music performance/piano major
• Anastasia Vorotnaya (right), 2021 graduate artist diploma in music performance/piano and 2023 graduate certificate in music performance/piano
Beyond cash awards, they will be competing for a chance at an international touring career. Medalists win three years of comprehensive and personalized career management, including concert bookings, artistic support and bolstered publicity efforts. The total Cliburn prize package is worth an estimated $2 million. Read more at park.edu/news/cliburn-2025-trio.
O’Sullivan Appointed Director of Development and Alumni Engagement
Catherine O’Sullivan has been appointed to the role of director of development and alumni engagement within the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at Park University, effective April 21. As director of development and alumni engagement, O’Sullivan will build and nurture relationships with alumni, donors and friends of the University, and will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors to foster a deep sense of connection and commitment to Park’s mission and strategic goals. O’Sullivan will also create meaningful opportunities for engagement and collaboration by inspiring alumni and supporters to contribute their time, talent and resources to advance Park University’s programs, scholarships and initiatives. Most recently, O’Sullivan served as a healthcare recruiter for PRN Healthcare, a nationwide staffing agency based in Appleton, Wis., from May 2022 to July 2023, and as a talent acquisition adviser for Kansas City, Mo., based Imperial PFS, a premium financing solutions company, from November 2021 to March 2022. Read more ab out O’Sullivan at park.edu/news/catherine-osullivan.
George S. Park Collection Digitized
Park University’s Frances Fishburn Archives and Special Collections has announced that records related to the University’s co-founder George S. Park, have been digitized and are available in the online George S. Park collection. Hallie Lindsey, digital archivist, and Madeline Turner, senior history major, have digitized approximately 1,500 artifacts regarding Park’s life and association with establishing the City of Parkville and Park University.
“The digitization of George Park’s records reflect his connection to our national, regional and local historical narrative, and are a testament to Park University’s fortitude as we celebrate 150 years,” said Timothy Westcott, Ph.D., professor of history and associate university archivist. The digitization of the collection was supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
Concert Featuring Ioudenitch Father-Daughter Duo to Close Out International Center for Music Season
The 2024-25 concert season finale for the Park University International Center for Music will showcase the father-daughter duo of pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch and violinist Maria Ioudenitch on Wednesday, May 7, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan. A unique family affair concert, the Ioudenitch pair perform with exceptional musical chemistry. Widely regarded for his strong individuality and musical conviction, Stanislav Ioudenitch’s artistry helped him to the gold medal at the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2001. Maria Ioudenitch has been successful in her own right, having won a trio of first prizes in 2021. Tickets for the concert, held in partnership with NAVO, are $30 for the general public and $10 for students, and are available in advance through Eventbrite. For more information about the concert, visit park.edu/news/ioudenitch-father-daughter-concert-2025.
Senior Art Students to Hold Pair of Exhibits
Park University will host a pair of exhibits over the next few months showcasing the work of six senior art students. Both exhibits will take place in the Campanella Gallery, located inside Norrington Center on Park’s flagship Parkville Campus.
The first exhibit — Monday, May 5, through Friday, June 6 — will feature the works of senior fine art majors Lucie Garrett, Rhiannon Lewis, and Danielle Smith. A reception for the trio will be held on Friday, May 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Gallery. Garrett is a mixed media artist who combines ceramics, sculpture and fiber to explore maximalism. Lewis creates colorful, bright works inspired by coy fish using fiber, ceramics and other mediums. Smith’s art explores fashion and textiles.
The second exhibit — Monday, June 16, through Friday, July 18 — will feature the works of seniors Sofia McCroskie, K-12 education/art major, Cameron McMeekin, fine art major, and Cheri Regis, digital marketing and fine art major. A reception for the trio will be held on Friday, June 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Gallery. McCroskie is a multimedia artist. McMeekin examines themes of nature through photography. Regis is a painter, doll-maker and multidisciplinary artist.
For more information about the exhibit, including the Campanella Gallery’s hours, visit park.edu/news/senior-art-exhibit-2025.
Graphic Design Students to Showcase Work on May 9
Park University Parkville (Mo.) Campus graphic design students will celebrate the pop art era with its Senior Graphic Design Show on Friday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the VIP Special Event Space in Parkville (160 S. Main St.). Admission to the event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will shine a spotlight on the vibrant and influential pop art movement, showcasing the innovative work of the University’s senior graphic design students. The exhibit will provide attendees to experience the transformative power of graphic design through a modern lens, celebrating the intersection of art and popular culture. The showcase will include a diverse range of projects, from digital illustrations to printed materials, all designed to evoke the iconic style and spirit of each artist. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the student artists and learn about their creative processes and passion for art. Students scheduled to participate in the exhibit (all seniors majoring in graphic design): Kenzy Barnett, Brock Beashore, Korbin Harris, Kylie Hawkins, Natalia Loubriel, Bridget Nash, Rachel Nash and Kori Rusley. Read more at park.edu/news/graphic-design-showcase-2025.
Banneker School Foundation Hosting Jazz and Folk Festival on June 7
In honor of Juneteenth and in celebration of the 140th anniversary of Banneker School, a historic one-room structure built in 1885 in Parkville, Mo., to educate children of color, the Banneker School Foundation will host a Jazz and Folk Festival on Saturday, June 7, from 5 to 10 p.m. in Parkville’s English Landing Park. This event will feature jazz artist Vanessa Thomas and the Ernest James Zydeco Band, along with folk musicians Jill Westra and the KC Boys, and folk singer Dustin Hammond.
While admission to the concert is free and open to the public, the event is a fundraiser for the continued restoration of the Banneker School. Attendees are encouraged to donate funds or purchase a brick that will toward the project’s capital campaign fund. For more information about the event or to donate/purchase a brick, visit bannekerschoolparkvillemo.org/events/second-annual-jazz-and-folk-festival.
Faculty, Staff, Student News
Abby Beagel, senior communication arts/multimedia journalism major and editor-in-chief of Park University’s student newspaper, The Stylus, was recognized as the Journalist of the Year at the Missouri College Media Association’s annual conference in Warrensburg on April 12. In addition, Park’s student journalists earned 23 awards, including six first place honors: Beagel, video; Beagel, Marcus Castro, Taylor Crims, Damon Grosvenor and Mati Smith, special section (for post-election special issue); Grosvenor, column and editorial writing; Danny Burger, non-political/entertainment cartoon; and Mason Danner, sports column. In addition, The Stylus placed second in the sweepstakes category in its division (small colleges/universities) and third for its website, stylusonline.org.
Park University’s Faculty Center for Innovation has announced its scholarship fellows for the 2025-26 academic year. The Scholarship Fellows program is designed exclusively to support pre-tenure, full-time faculty along their journey to tenure. In this year-long fellowship, the Fellow is provided with support, structure, resources and mentoring to create and submit a scholarly manuscript at the conclusion of the year.
• Tamera Jenkins, Ph.D. (left), assistant professor of criminal justice administration, “Media Depictions of Offenders’ Families
• Courtney Rilinger, Ph.D. (middle), assistant professor of communication arts, and Alivia Zubrod, Ph.D. (right), assistant professor of psychology, “Supporting and Teaching Contemporary Students”
Mara Cohara (left), J.D., secretary of Park University’s Board of Trustees and an attorney with Lathrop GPM in Kansas City, Mo., and Destiny Bounds (right), MA ’13, attorney and founder of Bounds Law in Kansas City, Mo., were both recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media with Women’s Justice Awards on April 10 in St. Charles, Mo. The Women’s Justice Awards recognize women across Missouri who have demonstrated leadership, integrity, service, sacrifice and accomplishment in improving the quality of justice and exemplifying the highest ideals of the legal profession. Cohara was recognized in the litigation practitioner category which honors women whose career is made in the court room; civil or criminal, plaintiff or defense. Bounds was recognized in the innovation and technology category which honors women who advise companies, startups and entrepreneurs with legal issues regarding intellectual property, technology and other aspects of their business.
Park University Parkville (Mo.) Campus freshman track and field athlete Rosjai Curtis was announced as the NAIA Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week on April 2 for the week of March 24. At the Central College Invitational in Pella, Iowa, on March 28, Curtis set a Park school record in the triple jump with a leap of 12.41 meters (40 feet, 8.75 inches), earning an “A” standard mark for the NAIA Women’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, May 21-23 in Marion, Ind. She also won the long jump with a leap of 5.89 meters (19 feet, 4 inches), which also earned an “A” standard for national meet.
Tim Westcott, Ph.D., professor of history, associate university archivist and director of the George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War, was elected as the state historian of the Missouri Society Sons of the American Revolution during the organization’s state convention, April 25-26 in Earth City, Mo. In addition, Westcott was appointed newsletter editor for the Bunker Hill Society earlier in the month. He is currently the historian of the Independence Patriot Chapter of the National Sons of the American Revolution.
Joshua Mugg, Ph.D., director of the Honors Academy and associate professor of philosophy, authored the article “Factual Belief and Religious Credence: Kinds or Continua?” that was published in the journal Philosophia on April 8. Mugg examines two cognitive kinds: factual belief and religious credence. After briefly discussing Neil Van Leeuwen’s method, he examines the putative kindhood of factual belief and religious credence, arguing that the distinction between the two is not as clear-cut as Van Leeuwen makes it out to be.
Park University was represented at the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Central Plains Region Conference, April 4-5, in Des Moines, Iowa. Somika Ganesh (left), senior information and computer science major, presented a poster on “Network Traffic Analysis for Malicious Activity Detection,” and Mehakdeep Kaur (right), freshman information and computer science major, presented a poster on “The Future of AI: A Double-Edged Sword.” In addition, Wen Hsin, Ph.D. (far right), professor of information and computer science, presented a nifty assignment on “Internship Experience Sharing” that was co-authored by Bin (Crystal) Peng, Ph.D., associate professor of information and computer science.
Lora Cohn, Ph.D., associate professor of communication arts, presented on two panels at the Central States Communication Association annual conference in Cincinnati, April 3-5. During a session on “Books to Widen Your Scope: Faculty Development Best New Reads to Improve Teaching, Understanding and Connection with Students and Colleagues,” Cohn presented a summary and review of the book Radical Reimagining for Student Success in Higher Education, distilling lessons for departments and faculty. As part of the session on “Preparing to Embrace Generation Alpha: Preparing to Widen Our Scope about Who Our Students Will be in Five Years and How to Best Meet Their Needs,” Cohn spoke on how departments can adapt to Generation Alpha, summarizing research on GA characteristics, suggesting new communication class offerings to interest the generation and teaching tactics to deal with the generation’s strengths and weaknesses.
Tom Kuehnel, sophomore political science major, was a participant in the Change the World Model United Nations conference, March 20-12 in New York. At the conference, Kuehnel co-represented the U.S. delegation and presented its current position as realistically as possible, with the goal of coming to a resolution and include the country’s position in the best way possible. Kuehnel was also presented with a certificate that was awarded to those who did the best job in portraying their diplomatic delegation, making the best deals, staying in character and negotiating convincingly. In addition, Kuehnel, presented a poster on “Deterrence, Defense and Public Diplomacy: Analyzing Public Support for NATO Doctrinal Change Amidst the War in Ukraine” at the Midwest Political Science Association annual conference on April 5 in Chicago.
Park in the News
Matt Harris, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, was interviewed for stories that aired on KMBZ-FM in Kansas City on April 4 related to reports that indicate Missouri is especially vulnerable to proposed cuts to the federal budget targeting Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Harris appeared in a 10-minute interview segment on the “4 The People” news program that aired on WDAF-TV in Kansas City on April 13. Much of the segment was related to election results for the Kansas City, Mo., public safety sales tax and the Kansas City Public Schools bond question.
On April 15, Harris was interviewed for a story that aired on KMBC-TV in Kansas City related to a letter from Kansas City-area business and civic leaders calling for a unified effort to retain the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals in the area.
Park University and Dianna Carmenaty, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminal justice administration, were featured in stories that aired on KSHB-TV in Kansas City on April 4. The stories focused on a panel discussion the University hosted that morning related to the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department’s involvement in the 30×30 Initiative which aims to increase the percentage of women in police recruit classes by 30 percent by the year 2030.
Andrew Shoffner, Ph.D., vice president for strategic initiatives, was interviewed live for a two-minute segment during the Kansas City Mavericks hockey match that was televised on KSMO-TV in Kansas City on April 5.
A feature story on Katie Boone, ’23, appeared in the Excelsior Citizen, a news source for Excelsior Springs, Mo., on April 13. In February, Boone and Madison Labart, ’22, were among those recognized by the Missouri Association of College for Teacher Education as 2025 Outstanding Beginning Teachers. Boone is an English teacher at Excelsior Springs High School.
Toni-Rochelle Ford, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing, was interviewed for a story that aired on KSHB-TV in Kansas City on April 14 related to an increase of companies using “Made in America” slogans in advertising.
The Park University Parkville (Mo.) Campus beach volleyball team was featured on KMBC-TV in Kansas City on April 15 as the squad was preparing for another trip to the NAIA Women’s Beach Volleyball National Invitational Tournament in Greeneville, Tenn., April 24-26. Head Coach Mike Talamantes and players Grecia Ung and Aly Anderson were interviewed for the story.
Segments of the Park University International Center for Music’s Stanislav and Friends concert from March 1 aired on KWJC-FM (Classical KC) in Kansas City on April 18-19.
Photos from the benefactor party held in advance of the Stanislav and Friends concert appeared in The Independent, Kansas City’s journal of note, on April 19.
Retired Command Sgt Maj. Bart Womack, ’91, appeared on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on April 21, discussing his book, Embedded Enemy (published in October 2013) and the events that occurred at Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait just three days after the start of the Iraq War (also known as the Second Gulf War).
Laney Lupe, ’23, competed in the Miss Indian World Pageant, a prestigious Indigenous cultural pageant in North America, April 24-26, during the annual Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, N.M. The competition brings together young Indigenous women, ages 18 to 25, to showcase their culture, knowledge and traditional talents while competing in areas such as public speaking, traditional dance and essay writing. While Lupe did not win the event, she did receive the Public Speaking Award. Lupe is a member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. A story about Lupe before the event appeared in White Mountain Independent on April 21.
Patricia Jackson, ’17, authored an opinion article on “Opportunity Zones Fail to Address Urban Disinvestment Crisis” that appeared on The Urbanist website on April 26. Jackson is the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence (R.I.) and East Bay.
ECCO Select, an IT talent acquisition and advisory consulting company in Kansas City, Mo., led by Jeanette Prenger, ’09, founder/chief executive officer, and a former chair of Park University’s Board of Trustees, was ranked No. 3 on Ingram’s (a Kansas City business magazine) list of top Kansas City area minority-owned business, ranked by gross revenues, in the publication’s March edition. ECCO Select also ranked No. 6 on Ingram’s list of top Kansas City area women-owned businesses, ranked by gross revenues.
Upcoming Events
(All events are Central time and on the flagship Parkville [Mo.] Campus unless noted)
• Through June 6 — Art Exhibit: Park University Senior Showcase (Lucie Garrett, Rhiannon Lewis and Danielle Smith), Campanella Gallery (Norrington Center); Reception: May 9, 4-6 p.m.
• May 6 — Yangrui Cai / Jiarui Cheng: Cliburn Piano Competition Preparation Recital, 3 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• May 7 — International Center for Music Concert: Pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch and Violinist Maria Ioudenitch, 7:30 p.m., 1900 Building, Mission Woods, Kan.
• May 9 — Ellen Finley Earhart Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 2 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• May 9 — Graduation Final Walk, 3:30 p.m., Parkville Campus (start at Norrington Center courtyard)
• May 9 — International Sash Ceremony, 5 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• May 10 — Kansas City Area Commencement Ceremony, 10 a.m., Cable Dahmer Arena, Independence, Mo.
• May 11 — Spring Semester / Spring II Classes End
• May 12 — Founders Day: Park University’s 150th Anniversary; Cake Cutting Ceremony, 11 a.m., Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
• May 12 — Maymester Begins
• May 12 — Warren Air Force Base (Wyo.) Campus Commencement Ceremony, 4 p.m., Warren Theater, Warren AFB
• May 15 — Board of Trustees Meeting, Parkville Campus
• May 15 — International Center for Music Recital: Pianist Ali Mammadoff, 7 p.m., Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
• May 15 — Malmstrom Air Force Base (Mont.) Campus Commencement Ceremony, 2 p.m., Malmstrom AFB Base Theater
• May 25 — Maymester Ends
• May 26 — Memorial Day Holiday (all University offices nationwide closed)
• June 6 — Cherry Point (N.C.) Marine Corps Air Station Campus Commencement Ceremony, 9 a.m., Two Rivers Theater and Event Center, Havelock, N.C.
• June 9 — Summer Session / Junemester Classes Begin
• June 16-July 18 — Art Exhibit: Park University Senior Showcase (Sofia McCroskie, Cameron McMeekin and Cheri Regis), Campanella Gallery (Norrington Center); Reception: June 20, 3-5 p.m.
• June 19 — Juneteenth Holiday (all University offices nationwide closed; Summer Session and Junemester classes held as scheduled)
To view a comprehensive schedule for all events, including athletics and student life, visit park.edu/calendars/park-events-calendar.