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Online hub for resources, online classroom (Canvas), email, as well as other academic and financial information.
What is My Park?
Home to the university's library staff, laptop checkout, desktop computers, and study spaces.
What is the Norrington Center? (Library)
This individual is the 18th President of Park University, beginning in this role on April 22, 2022.
Who is Shane B. Smeed
This event is sponsored by the Park Student Government Association, and held on the first day of classes each year to welcome back all students!
What is the Welcome Back Bash?
These are the official school colors of Park University.
What is wine and canary?
Students may receive this before the semester begins to purchase textbooks depending on financial aid awards.
What is a book voucher?
The most identifiable and central building on campus. Built in 1893 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Houses administrative offices and classrooms.
What is MacKay Hall?
This individual serves as the Director of Student Life.
Who is Amanda Bryant?
This event is held in the spring each year to honor outstanding pirates as nominated by their peers.
What is the Dr. Dorris Howell Leadership Awards?
From 1868-1900 this beloved animal delivered water to campus buildings by pulling a wheeled barrel up and down many hills.
What is a mule?
DAILY DOUBLE! What was the name of the mule?
A course or other requirement that must be completed at the same time as another course is taken.
A venue for events, gatherings, and community meetings. This was one of the first buildings on campus where men and women could congregate together.
What is McCoy Meetin' House?
This individual is the Associate Director of Student Engagement and Inclusion.
Who is Alyssa Acuna?
This event takes place to usher in the beginning of each school year. Students, staff, faculty, and local community members gather to hear greetings from Parkville representatives, Park administrators, and student body representatives. First-year students are encouraged to ring the bell at this event to mark the beginning of their time at Park University.
What is Opening Convication?
Park University is an official Higher Education Partner with this team.
Who is the Kansas City Chiefs?
The college official is in charge of registration compliance. They are responsible for keeping permanent records and maintaining your student file.
Who is the Registrar?
One of the first buildings new prospective students enter. Houses the offices of financial aid, admissions, Student Sucess Coaches, and International Student Services.
What is Herr House?
This individual is your student representative heading the Park Student Government Association. They provide greetings from the students at convocation twice a year and advocate for student needs on campus.
Who is the PSGA President?
This formal ceremony marks the end of a student's academic journey and typically includes speeches, the conferring of degrees, and the wearing of caps and gowns.
What is commencement (graduation)?
This initiative housed in Labor Hall provides free food and personal care items to help alleviate food insecurity among students.
What is the Pirate Pantry?
A type of federal student loan that has interest added to the balance while a student is still enrolled in school.
What is an Unsubsidized loan?
Built in 1845 this 5-room house was originally home to Park University's co-founder George Park. After being moved twice it is now located on the far East side of the Parkville campus, and is home to George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War.
What is the Park House?
This person has recently been appointed as the new Dean of Students starting July 25th, 2024.
Molly Pierson
This annual event typically features sports games and various festivities, bringing alumni back to campus to celebrate school spirit and community.
What is homecoming?
This station, located in Copley Thaw Hall offers a diverse range of programming and serves as a platform for student broadcasters.
What is Pirate Radio? (KGSP 90.5)