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The Softer, Gentler Side of Sgt. Julu
For many years, Darrell Julu was a standout in the military and in pop culture (but more on that in a minute …), known for
August 19, 2020
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Comet Trails and Changing Stars
by Bridget Locke, Director of Strategic Communications, July 2020 Although Rachel Borjas, ’14, ’20, and current graduate student in Park University’s Master in Public Administration
July 1, 2020
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Led to Lead, Here to Help
by Bridget Locke, Director of Strategic Communications, June 2020 Ask Park University Director of Military and Veteran Student Services Sarah Weygand, ’16, what she wants
June 11, 2020
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Work, Wisdom and Worldwide Connections
by Bridget Locke, Director of Strategic Communications, June 2020 As a competitive high school athlete and student graduating from Kansas City’s prestigious Barstow School, Jake
June 11, 2020
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Three weeks, one day and a lifetime of purpose
by Bridget Locke, Director of Strategic Communications, June 2020 In 2018, Jason Roy, a licensed Emergency Medical Technician living in California, made himself a promise.
June 4, 2020
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Servant Leadership: Get It and Give It
by Bridget Locke, Director of Strategic Communications, May 2020 Retired Senior Master Sergeant Marvin Hawkins, a Class of 2020 Park University graduate, is accustomed to
May 22, 2020
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Reflections on our Students, Reflections on a Career
Editor’s note: When Walter Kisthardt, Ph.D., Professor of Social Work at Park University, acknowledged the resilience of his Master of Social Work students during the
May 7, 2020
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Front Line Pirates: Denzil Ross
by Nuno Alves Primo, Graduate Assistant, University Engagement With the world trying to adapt to a new normal due to COVID-19, new heroes have emerged.
May 4, 2020
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New York State of Mind
by Bridget Locke, Director of Strategic Communications, April 2020 Park alumna Aneisha Ford, ’18, had so many reasons to stay home: a fiancé, two dogs,
April 18, 2020
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8700 NW River Park Drive
Parkville, MO 64152-3795
advancement@park.edu
(816) 584-6200
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- The donor may accumulate gifts toward the endowment minimum. Planned and estate gifts may also be used to create endowed funds.
- Named Scholarships may be endowed with a gift of $25,000 (or with a multi-year pledge to establish an endowment of $25,000 or more).
- Academic chairs and professorships may be established with a gift of $500,000. A department or program can be endowed with a gift of $1,000,000.
- Donors may accumulate gifts toward endowing a chair, professorship, or department with an initial gift of $100,000.
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Park University
University Advancement
8700 NW River Park Drive, Box 65
Parkville, MO 64152-3795
advancement@park.edu
816.584.6200
Melissa Ford
Chief Advancement Officer
816.584.2135
melissa.ford@park.edu
Laura Hanavan, MBA ’23
Director of Advancement Operations
816.584.6329
laura.hanavan@park.edu
Lisa Hickok
ICM Executive Director
lisa.hickok@park.edu
Jenny Keane, MBA ’21
Director of Alumni Engagement and Planned Giving
816.584.6846
jennifer.keane@park.edu
Jomarie Mortelli
Advancement Services Manager
816.584.6815
jomarie.mortelli@park.edu
Erik Bergrud, MPA ’94
Chief Strategic Communications Officer
816.584.6412
erik.bergrud@park.edu
@erikbergrud
Kay Barnes
Senior Director for University Engagement
Brad Biles
Director of Communications and Public Relations
816.584.6888
brad.biles@park.edu
@bradbiles
Damian Gonzalez
Digital Storytelling Coordinator
816.584.6206
damian.gonzalez@park.edu
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