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Constitution Day Lecture 2020
August 26, 2020
Park University’s annual Constitution Day Lecture will feature a conversation on “The 2020 U.S. General Election: Public Policy Implications in January 2021.” The discussion will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, starting at 3 p.m. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Constitution Day event will be held virtually at park.edu/constitutionday.
Peacebuilding Conference 2020
August 25, 2020
Park University and its Center for Global Peace Journalism, along with Johnson County (Kan.) Community College, are co-hosting the Greater Kansas City Peacebuilding Conference. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s conference, “Building Peace Through Social Justice,” will feature eight virtual presentations spread across three months.
Hauptmann Lecture 2020
August 13, 2020
A presentation on “The Importance of Diverse Workforces in Promoting Democratic Values” will be the emphasis of Park University’s 28th annual Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture Series event on Thursday, Sept. 10, starting at noon.
Minot AFB Graduates 2020
August 6, 2020
Park University announces a graduate from the University’s Minot (N.D.) Air Force Base Campus.
Hill AFB Graduates 2020
August 3, 2020
Park University announces its graduates from the University’s Hill Air Force Base (Utah) Campus. These graduates were scheduled to participate in a commencement ceremony on Aug. 1 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah, but the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The University had 54 students eligible to graduate — four students received a master’s degree, 43 students received a bachelor’s degree, one student received a bachelor’s degree and undergraduate certificate, and six students received an associate degree.
Washington D.C. Area Graduates 2020
August 3, 2020
Park University announces its graduates from the University’s three Washington, D.C., area campuses — Fort Myer (Va.), Headquarters Marine Corps/Headquarters Battalion Henderson Hall (Va.) and Marine Corps Base Quantico (Va.).
Golf Scramble 2020
July 27, 2020
The 2020 Park University Golf Scramble, a four-person tournament that benefits the University’s Parkville Campus athletics programs, is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12, at The National Golf Club of Kansas City.
President Gunderson Statement on Social Justice
July 16, 2020
A statement on social justice by Park University President Dr. Greg Gunderson.
Hickok Appointed Executive Director of Park University’s International Center for Music
July 13, 2020
Park University has appointed Lisa Hickok as the executive director of its International Center for Music. Hickok began her role on July 13.