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The Crow’s Nest — December 6, 2022

December 6, 2022

The Crow’s Nest newsletter for December 6, 2022.

Benny Lee
Park University Adds Benny Lee to Board of Trustees

December 5, 2022

Park University’s Board of Trustees has elected Kansas City area businessman and entrepreneur Benny Lee to serve a term on the board through June 30, 2025.

Park University Hosting U.S. / Iran Discussion

November 17, 2022

Park University will host a discussion on “The United States and Iran: A Rivalry Decades in the Making” in advance of the FIFA World Cup group stage match between the two countries in Qatar on Tuesday, November 29.

Dr. Beverley Byers-Pevitts
Former Park University President Byers-Pevitts Passes Away

November 7, 2022

Beverley Byers-Pevitts, Ph.D., who served as Park University’s 14th (and first female) president from 2001-09, passed away in Sarasota, Fla., on Nov. 4, 2022.

The Crow’s Nest — November 4, 2022

November 4, 2022

The Crow’s Nest newsletter for November 4, 2022.

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More Than A Medal Screening at SLIFF

November 2, 2022

A documentary focusing on the Valor Medals Review Project by Park University’s George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War, which is executing a systematic review of minority veterans from World War I who, in spite of valorous deeds, may have been unjustly denied high-level awards of valor due to race or religion, will be shown as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival, Nov. 3-13.

International Festival 2022

November 2, 2022

In celebration of International Education Week, Park University’s Office of International Student Services will host its annual International Festival on Friday, Nov. 18. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Park Avenue area within the Academic Underground on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.

Clay Hand Exhibit
Clay Art Exhibit

November 1, 2022

The next art exhibit in the Park University Campanella Gallery’s 2022-23 season will be a showcase of student works, “Hand Studies in Clay,” that will run Thursday, Nov. 10, through Wednesday, Nov. 30. Admission to the Gallery is free.

Peacebuilding Conference 2022

October 31, 2022

Park University and its Center for Global Peace Journalism will host a session on “Combating Misinformation: Tools and Techniques” as part of the annual Greater Kansas City Peacebuilding Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the McCoy Meetin’ House on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus. The free event is open to the public.

Homecoming Royalty 2022

October 6, 2022

As part of Park University’s recent Homecoming Weekend 2022 festivities, eight Park students were announced as homecoming royalty during halftime of the men’s soccer match against Baker University on Oct. 1, as voted on by the student body based on how they exemplify Park’s core values: accountability, civility and respect, excellence, global citizenship, inclusivity and integrity.

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