Unveiling at The Crow's Nest on August 23, 2019:
Park University's Homecoming and Family Weekend 2019 Highlights
Park University is gearing up for its Homecoming and Family Weekend 2019, scheduled to take place from September 19-21 on the Parkville Campus. This annual event brings together alumni, families, students, faculty, staff, and the general public for a series of activities.
Academic Achievements
Several members of the Park University community have made notable strides in their respective fields. Karen Garber-Miller, Ph.D., the newly appointed dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, has been making waves. Prior to joining Park University, she served as the dean of the School of Education at Avila University in Kansas City, Mo., from 2012-18. Garber-Miller has also held faculty positions as professor, associate professor, assistant professor, and lecturer.
In the realm of academia, Chelsea Platt, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology, presented her paper "You've Been GOOPed! Lifestyle Consumption as Holistic Health Behaviors" at the American Sociological Association annual meeting. Meanwhile, Andrew Johnson, Ph.D., professor of psychology, was a visiting scholar at the Universidad Panamericana International Summer in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Recognition and Achievements
Vincent Morales, a senior interdisciplinary studies major, was the recipient of a "pay-it-forward" recognition by a Veterans Community Project volunteer and WDAF-TV. Anthony Bustamante, Class of 2011, was featured on the ThriveGlobal website as part of a series on "Life and Leadership Lessons Learned in the Military."
Brent Short, director of library services, had three poems published in the recent edition of Saint Katherine Review. Eugene Matthews, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice administration, was interviewed for a story that aired on KSHB-TV in Kansas City regarding death investigation crime scenes.
Media Coverage
Aimee Patton, director of marketing/digital, was interviewed for a story that aired on WDAF-TV in Kansas City regarding legislation proposed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. Park University's esports program was featured in a "KC Voices" podcast produced by KCTV in Kansas City.
Community Engagement
Park University's Pirate Pantry, established to help alleviate food insecurity among students, will accept food and toiletries throughout the weekend. The University was also featured on the front page of the Platte County (Mo.) Citizen related to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's visit to the Parkville Campus.
For the most up-to-date schedule of events for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2019, please visit Park University's official website or contact their alumni relations or student affairs office directly. Older event schedules are often archived or removed from general event calendars.
Participants at Park University's Homecoming and Family Weekend 2019 can engage in educational and self-development workshops, fostering personal growth through learning and interaction with other community members. For instance, Dr. Chelsea Platt, assistant professor of sociology, showcases her research on lifestyle consumption and holistic health behaviors at academic conferences, promoting lifelong learning and professional growth.
