What’s up Park! Week of Sept. 19

Below is our weekly round up of Park University and community news. Want to see something in next week’s edition? Send an email to [email protected].

Dr. Greg Gunderson focuses on inclusion

Park University President Greg Gunderson, Ph.D., is focusing on inclusiveness on campus this year. That will include engaging both the Park community and outward communities in diverse and inclusive activities throughout the academic year.

Read the full interview with Dr. Gunderson.

New show open in Campanella Gallery

The Borders of Itself art exhibit opened on September 12 and runs through October 14.  Eight pieces of art are featured by artists Damon Freed, Kathy Liao, Misha Kligman, and Stephanie Pierce.

Read the full story. 

Local News

Kansas City Zoo will feature its penguins this weekend.

The penguins take a monthly walk around the zoo and will be showing their moves on September 24.

View full story here.

Sports Update:

Park Soccer!

Park women’s soccer win against Hannibal-LaGrange, 2-0.

Park men’s soccer lost, 0-4, to Hannibal-LaGrange.

Time for some Volleyball!

Park women’s volleyball is on the road for their next two games against Central Baptist College and Freed-Hardeman University.

View the Park Athletics website