2012-2013 RepoRt to InvestoRs

Dear FriendsEvery day, I am proud to lead an outstanding team of individuals and groups who create a full circle of support to make Park University’s mission possible.

Some people are just beginning their relationship with Park. Others have been steadfast in their commitment for years. What has always impressed me since I joined the University in 2009 is that Park not only values lifelong learning, but it deeply values lifelong relationships.

The dedicated staff in Park’s Office of University Advancement is focused on giving each relationship the full attention it deserves. Sometimes, University Advancement’s role is misperceived as solely fundraising. I often find myself explaining that fundraising is an outcome of their first priority: to help individuals and organizations connect with the University in ways that matter most to them.

In the following pages, you will find stories representing a spectrum of cherished relationships for which Park is deeply grateful. Some began decades and even generations ago. Together, each connection forms the arc of support that ensures access to a quality Park education for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Michael H. Droge, Ph.D.Park University President

“In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.”

—Flora Edwards

Mission and Valuesthe mission of park University is to provide

access to a quality higher education experience that prepares a diverse community of learners to think critically, communicate effectively, demonstrate a global perspective, and engage in lifelong learning and service to others.

Core values that guide our actions• Accountability• Civility and Respect• Excellence• Global Citizenship• Inclusivity• Integrity

park’s promise: Serving those who serve their community and country with personalized, globally-relevant education for life.

Awards• Named a “College of Distinction” for third year

in a row• No. 1 ranked value among private colleges/

universities by Parents & Colleges• Ranked No. 1 “Best for Vets” business school in

the country and No. 2 “Best for Vets” private college/university by Military Times

• Ranked No. 7 most affordable private college/university in the nation, and No. 1 in the Midwest, for tuition and fees by U.S. News & World Report

• Ranked No. 2 among private colleges/ universities and No. 24 overall on “Most Affordable Online Colleges” list by AffordableCollegesOnline.org

• Military-Friendly School designations by G.I. Jobs and Military Advanced Education

• Ranked 35th safest schools in the country by StateUniversity.com

• Ranked No. 10 in nation for quality of online programs by Guide to Online Schools

• Ranked No. 2 among Midwest universities for percentage of international students by U.S. News & World Report

Founded: 1875Location: Parkville, Mo. (flagship campus)Campus centers: 40 (providing face-to-face instruction in 21 states), plus online internationallySchool colors: Canary and wineMascot: Pirates, “Sir George”Website: www.park.eduTotal acreage on Parkville Campus: 700Oldest buildings: Park House (circa 1840) and Mackay Hall (construction began in 1886, occupied in 1893)Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsNumber of degree programs: Associates: 10; Bachelors: 46; Masters: 7Unduplicated annual headcount: 20,964Degrees awarded annually: 2,750Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12:1Graduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1Ethnic student population: 46 percentInternational students: 604 (from 103 countries)Full-time staff/faculty: 433 staff/136 facultyLibrary holdings: 298,000 (including 139,000 e-books)Financial aid awarded: (FY 2012): $82,975,715Endowment: $59,684,256Living Alumni: 67,900

Facts about Park University

From left: Danny sakata, Joe schoggen, Dr. Michael Droge and Dean Larrick cut the ribbon at the dedication ceremony for the new doors of the Graham tyler Memorial Chapel on sept. 10.

Doors are profound metaphors representing the past and future. Closed, they stand as symbols of strength and protection. Open, they represent opportunity, possibility and hope.

As a grand passageway to one of the most cherished buildings on Park University’s Parkville Campus, new doors at Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel were dedicated on Sept. 10 during a special ceremony to thank Park donors who contributed funds to purchase the new Chapel doors in memory of their beloved family members and friends.

Originally built in 1931, Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel was rebuilt in 1938 after an extensive fire. Today, the Chapel houses the University’s renowned International Center for Music and is a premier venue for concerts, lectures and convocations. Many alumni and community members have been married in the Chapel over the years, an opportunity that Park reinstated in 2011.

“The Chapel is so important to Park and preserving it is critical to Park’s heritage,” said Park University President Michael Droge, Ph.D. “It represents the Presbyterian foundation upon which this institution was founded.”

Missouri weather takes its toll on wood, prompting the Chapel doors to be replaced many times over the years. “This time, we wanted the doors to be made of more durable material, yet retain the beauty of the original building,” Droge said.

The new pair of 36-inch doors were custom designed to work within the irregularities of the historic stone construction of the building, which is one of the chal-lenges of preserving historic buildings, according to Clint Harris, manager of plant operations, maintenance and environmental services at Park.

“The old doors were expensive to maintain. Every few years we had to remove, sand and re-stain the doors,” Harris said. “The new doors were selected with efficiency and durability in mind.” Made from a fiberglass compos-ite, the new Chapel doors are weatherproof, rotproof and fireproof.

The custom doors include an electronic proximity card reader for secure building access that was seamlessly incorporated into the design of the door’s hardware. “We wanted the technological elements that the doors required to be hidden to preserve the original beauty of the Chapel doors.”

New Chapel Doors Honor Park Family and Friends

In memory of Charlene Schwenk Schoggen, ’43By her husband, Rear Adm. Joe G. Schoggen, U.S. Navy, Retired, ’43In 1939, Joe Schoggen traveled from Broken Arrow, Okla., to attend Park where he met his late wife, Charlene, who died last May. “It’s gratifying to see the improvements being made to the Parkville Campus, a place that Park students around the globe can be proud of. Generations of students have passed through these Chapel doors that will provide a warm welcome to all future visitors.”

In memory of Susan Ditmars SakataBy her husband, Park Trustee Col. Danny Kazuo Sakata, U.S. Army, RetiredPark Board of Trustees member Danny Sakata shared warm remembrances of his wife, Susan, who passed away almost two years ago. “Susan had a smile for everyone and a passion for life,” Sakata said. “She had big plans for doing volunteer work with Park. Her plans for the future never came true; however, I think Susan would be very happy with the new Chapel doors, and if she were here — and I think she is — she would be first in line at this dedication.”

In memory of Robert Warinner, ’53By his friend, Dean Larrick, ‘53“It was a treasure to find such a dear friend at Park,” said Dean Larrick, ’53, about the late Robert Warinner, ’53, who was his Park dorm roommate and best man at his wedding 50 years ago. Warinner died of a heart attack when he was 30 years old. “His was a great life cut short. I’m honored to give the doors in memory of our friendship.”

In memory of Thom Hugh Hunter, ’42, and Ruth Evyline Rinehart Hunter, ’44By their legacy gift“Through their unrestricted estate gift this year to Park, we believe that Thom’s and Ruth’s love for the Chapel, the Presbyterian Church and for Park has been forever immortalized,” said Park President Michael Droge, Ph.D. The Hunters met at Park and married in 1944. Ruth was recognized by the Park University Alumni Association as a Distinguished Alumna in 1981, and Thom was a Navy chaplain and Presbyterian minister, and served on the Park Board of Trustees and as president of the Park Alumni Association.

Chapel door donors unveiled a bronze plaque installed in front of Graham tyler Memorial Chapel with the names of their beloved family members and friends. From left: Danny sakata, Dean Larrick, Joe schoggen and Dr. Michael Droge.

Faced with sudden uncertainty for funds to continue their education, active duty military students were armed with immediate assistance from Park University this past spring.

As a component of the country’s sequestration in March, all branches of the U.S. military, except the U.S. Navy, announced the suspension of tuition assistance, a vital benefit for active duty service members to help them pursue their educational goals.

Park responded immediately. On March 12, President Michael Droge, Ph.D., announced Park’s Emergency Military Scholarship Fund for qualified active duty military students to provide full tuition support to those caught without other financial resources, such as funding from G.I. Bill benefits, Pell grants or federal loans.

Park was the first college or university in the nation to provide such assistance for stranded students that allowed them to continue their education without incurring debt.

Park’s announcement quickly went viral on Facebook and Twitter, and resulted in numerous national TV and radio interviews featuring the University, as well as newspaper articles across the country. The response was overwhelming: Park raised nearly $50,000 for the Emergency Military Scholarship Fund within a few weeks.

“For Park, the decision to act quickly and do the right thing for those who serve our country was not difficult,” Droge said. “This kind of commitment is part of Park’s heritage as well as our future.”

Although the military reversed their decision quickly so that only a few students were impacted, the fund and all the generous gifts received will be held for this purpose and will stand ready to assist when needed in the future.

Park University Protects Stability of Military StudentsUniversity led the nation as first responders to assist financially stranded military students with the Park Emergency Military Scholarship Fund

Self Portrait, 1934Vincent Campanella

He taught students to see and believe in their ability to draw and paint. No wonder the late Vincent Cam-panella, professor emeritus of art, was one of Park University’s most beloved teachers.

To extend gratitude to Park and honor the memory of her father, Tura Campanella Cook recently made a gift of $100,000 to establish the Vincent Campanella Endowed Fund for Art Collection and Preservation at Park University.

“I’m grateful to Park for so many things. I have many good memories attending Park events as a child and after my father retired, Park kept a watchful eye on him as he aged,” said Cook, who lives in Austin, Texas. “My husband and I decided to start the endowment and donate many of his paintings to Park as a special way to thank the University and cherish my father’s memory as an artist and teacher.”

As part of the endowment, Park will receive 40 to 50 of Campanella’s original works, mostly watercol-ors and oils, donated by Cook and her family. The fund will pay for expenses related to preserving and displaying the paintings.

Campanella, who died in 2001, taught at the University of Wyoming, Columbia University and the Kansas City Art Institute before joining Park University in 1952. He retired in 1980, but stayed on at Park as professor emeritus of art and distinguished artist-in-residence.

Campy the Classical AbstractionistKnown fondly by students, faculty and friends as “Campy,” Campanella was born in New York City in 1915 and attended the Leonardo da Vinci Art School when he was 9 years old. In the 1930s, as an artist with the Works Progress Administration, he moved to Wyoming, and there, surrounded by wide-open vistas,

his style began to evolve. Known as a classical abstrac-tionist, Campanella returned to New York where he was represented by the Rehn Gallery between 1946 and 1955.

Campanella’s work has been exhibited in museums across the country, including The Art Institute of Chicago, Carnegie Institute, Brooklyn Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, San Diego Museum, San Francisco Museum, Seattle Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art. A retrospective show of his work was hosted in 2007 at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, Mo., and in Park University’s Campanella Gallery in Parkville, Mo. (In tribute to his memory, the Campanella Gallery was established in 1988 in the McAfee Memorial Library on the Parkville Campus to provide display space for student and regional artists’ work.)

Endowed Fund Brings Artwork of Professor Vincent Campanella Home to Park

Thomas Hart Benton, 1973

Campanella is best remembered at Park for his supportive relationships with students. Through the years, Cook has been told many stories about her father’s inspiring teaching style. “My father would bristle when students said they couldn’t draw or paint. He encouraged them to look for shapes and lines to help them realize they can draw,” said Cook. “If I have any regret, it would be that I never sat in on one of my dad’s art classes at Park. I would have loved it.”

Campy Taught Me to SeeA former student, Burton Dunbar, ’63, Ph.D., professor of Renaissance and American art history at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, said, “Vincent Campanella was the single-most influential person on my professional career. He was the most knowledgeable person I have ever met about being a painter and being an artist. To my everlast-ing gratitude, Campy taught me to see.”

Other students of Campanella’s achieved notable success as artists, although in quite different spheres, including cartoonist Robert “Chance” Browne, a member of the Park class of 1970, who draws the nationally syndicated comic strip “Hi and Lois,” and Robert Morris, who has become one of the country’s most respected avant-garde artists.

The Vincent Campanella Endowed Fund for Art Collection and Preservation will also support Park in presenting future art lectures or demonstrations, such as the memorable presentation for students in 1962 in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the Parkville Campus where Campanella completed a 65” x 53” oil painting of two women seated on the stage.

“With this gift, we want Park to continue to be a special place for art education within its strong liberal arts program,” said Cook.

Study of Two Seated Females (Demonstration Piece). 1962 Painted during a 45-minute demonstration in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the Parkville Campus.

“My father would bristle when students said they couldn’t draw or paint. He encouraged them to look for shapes and

lines to help them realize they can draw.” — Tura Campanella Cook

Pauline Murphy’s unrestricted estate gift supports students pursuing the field she admired: social work.

In 1957, after just two years at Park University, Pauline “Polly” Murphy was eager to join the workforce and see the world. Fortunately, she landed a job working for Rotary International, and before long, she began traveling with Rotary, organizing conventions and assemblies until she retired in 1990, when she continued to pursue her love of travel.

Though she journeyed the globe, Murphy remained connected to Park. In 2007, she attended her 50th class reunion during Park’s Alumni Weekend, traveling from her home in Evanston, Ill. Murphy’s loyalty to Park never ended. Upon her death in July 2011, Park received more than $198,000 — an unrestricted gift from Murphy’s estate.

When Park receives an unrestricted gift, careful consideration is given to its best use. “There’s a perception that unrestricted gifts are not used for any specific purpose other than general operating costs,” said Laurie McCormack, vice president for university advancement. “At Park, we are careful to direct unrestricted funds in a way that best honors the donor’s life and fits within the University’s priorities.”

Park learned that Murphy always expressed respect and deep appreciation for the social work profession from her experiences over the years, including her work with

Rotary, an international social service organization. In determining how to best use her generous gift, Park decided to dedicate more than $158,000 to establish a scholarship fund for students pursuing a degree in social work, while directing the remaining funds to support accreditation and promotion of the University’s new Master of Social Work program.

Park is currently in the process of pursuing accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education to offer a MSW degree in 2014. As part of Park’s strategic plan, Park’s Promise, the University is committed to providing students with degree programs that support career fields in high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of social workers is expected to grow by 25 percent through 2020, faster than the average for all occupations.

As the country recovers from a deep recession and multiple wars, social workers are in high demand. “In challenging times, the need for professionals to intervene — on the individual, organizational and community levels — goes up,” said Walter Kisthardt, Ph.D., professor and chair of social work, and director of Park’s Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs.

“The new social work scholarship is a fitting tribute to Pauline Murphy’s memory by offering assistance to help Park students who are preparing to meet the growing need for professional social workers around the world.”

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Charles, ’63, and Ruth M. BartonRobert L., ’52, and Gail Batchelor, ’56Robert D., x61, and Diana M. BeeR. Lynn, ’61, and Kay N. Bondurant, x62Catherine, ’63, and Thomas T. Campagna, ’61Robert R. and Beverly Cantine, both ’62Anita Colley, ’61Barbara, ’61, and Roberg C. Eckardt, x62Mary Ann Webster, ’70, and Alvin EichelbergDoris J. Elliott-Watson, ’52Robert C., ’62, and Sandra Fischer, ’63Paul K., ’67, and Pia C. GarrettPaul H., ’65, ’88, and Sylvia Gault, ’60Jonathan P. and Peggy Hawley, both ’61Marian R. Jensen, ’48Lucinda Kichukoff, ’62

Leonetta Mills, ’63Irene H. Osuga, ’62Jerry L. Plummer, ’62Clifford R., x64, and Elizabeth S. Porter, ’62Barbara Psarakis, ’62Edward P., x61, and Roberta E. SabinMary J. Schenk, ’61Nancy Stankus, ’61Carolyn Taxer, ’62Judith L. Tharp, ‘63Nancy, ’61, and Robert WatkinsPhillip D. and Carol Wheeler, both ’62Bruce Williams, ’62Blaine V. Williams, ’61Shu-Hon, ’62, and Pauline K. Yu

Lighting the WayIt’s often said that the past can shed light on the future. That is clearly the case at Park University.

To celebrate their 50th reunion, generous alumni representing the classes of 1961, 1962 and 1963 joined together to make a special gift, providing funds to purchase three new lamp posts for the University’s Parkville Campus. The elegant lamp posts, installed along the sidewalk on the west side of Norrington Center and Findlay-Wakefield Science Hall, provide much-needed improvement to the safety of the campus at night, while enhancing the beauty of the historic buildings. The new lamp posts also stand as a symbol to show how Park alumni continue to light the way for future Park students as they pursue their dreams.

“Ultimately, our goal is that all of the Parkville Campus pathways will be lit by more of these beautiful lamp posts,” said Laurie McCormack, vice president for university advancement. “We hope other classes and individuals will welcome the opportunity to support this ongoing project.”

If you are interested in learning more or making a gift, contact Nathan Marticke, associate vice president of constituent development, at nathan.marticke@park.edu or (816) 584-6844.

Special thanks to Park University’s alumni donors for their generosity to help light the way from the past to the future:

For years, Robert Armstrong did little more than flip through boxes of family photos and documents he had stored away. In 2005, a cousin sent him 78 letters written at the turn of the century that were addressed to his grandfather, Harry Armstrong, from his future wife, Alice Richards. It was then that Robert Armstrong caught the genealogy bug and began researching his family history — a history that led him to Park University.

“I had never heard of Park until I read the letters,” Armstrong said. “The letters were so warm and witty, I couldn’t let them just sit in a box.” Instead, he made them the centerpiece of a book he authored about his family: Alice’s Letter to Harry: A History of the Richards and Armstrong Families.

It was at Park University that Richards met Harry Armstrong before he graduated in 1898 and attended seminary in Omaha, Neb. It was during that time that Richards penned the 78 letters to Harry until she graduated from Park in 1900. They married in 1901.

Since discovering how pivotal Park was to his family history, Robert Armstrong decided to contact Park Archivist Carolyn Elwess, ‘71, who became a valued resource. It turns out Armstrong discovered a number of family members attended Park, including Richard’s brother, Dean

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Willard Richards, who graduated in 1900, and later sent his four children to Park. Harry Armstrong’s sister, Mary, also graduated from Park in 1899.

With Richard’s letters and his grandfather’s diary, Robert Armstrong pieced together their story. Harry and Alice spent their first year of marriage as missionaries in Siam (Thailand) before Alice’s health forced them to return to the U.S. Tragically, Richard’s died after giving birth to a child in 1912. A year later, Harry married Helen Osborn and another year later, Robert Armstrong’s father was born.

A SPECIAL PLACEAfter retiring as a chemical engineer, Robert Armstrong spent time researching his family’s history while caring for his ailing late wife, Sally Miller Armstrong. He published his book in 2006 before her death in 2008. It was then that Armstrong decided to do some traveling from his home in Katy, Texas, with an itinerary that included a stop in the Midwest to see Park University’s Parkville Campus.

“It was apparent from the letters that Park was a special place with a family-like atmosphere,” Armstrong said. “From the letters, it was clear that Alice and Harry not only received a good education, but they were nurtured and mentored by the environment at Park. When I arrived on campus, I realized that special spirit still exists at Park today.”

Armstrong said he was warmly welcomed and enjoyed being graciously toured around the Parkville Campus. In 2012, he returned to participate in the golf tournament during Alumni Weekend.

For Armstrong, it was a natural decision to support Park. He was pleased to discover the opportunity to establish a charitable gift annuity to not only benefit Park, but to also offer personal financial benefits in his retirement. Yet Armstrong said giving to Park is about more than personal benefits or commemorating his family. “I want to support Park’s positive role in shaping the lives of future students.”

Armstrong said he feels a closer tie to Park than his alma mater. “I graduated from an ex-cellent academic university, but I didn’t have the benefit of a friendly, nurturing atmosphere where professors cared if I passed or failed,” he said. “Frankly, I wish I had attended a school like Park.”

CHAngE oF ADDRESSTo maintain his new connection to the University, Armstrong made sure to let his Park friends know about his recent change of address. “It all started on Facebook,” Armstrong said about getting in touch last year with a friend who had also lost a spouse. Unlike his grand-parents Harry and Alice, Armstrong corresponded with an “old flame” via e-mail and Skype before finally meeting in person at the Grand Canyon. After an April wedding, Armstrong and his wife, Judy, now live in Oakland, Calif. “It’s been a whirlwind of a year,” Armstrong said. “We both feel very lucky.”

They’ve since enjoyed traveling together. And yes, their travels have included a brief stop to see the Parkville Campus where Armstrong showed Judy the special place where romance first blossomed in his family more than a century ago.

Judy and Robert Armstrong

Alice Richards (front, center) in a biology laboratory at Park University with Professor Merlin C. Findlay (standing left, rear) in 1899.

If anyone understands the need to support faculty in pursuing research and professional development, it’s G. Ross Stephens, ’49, Ph.D.

“It’s increasingly important for faculty to have access to funds for research and travel,” said Stephens, who has pursued continued learning outside the classroom since his academic career began after graduating from Park University more than 60 years ago.

Stephens, professor emeritus of political science and public administration at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics from Park before earning two master degrees and a doctorate in political science and public administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

“My education at Park provided a solid foundation for my future academic career,” said Stephens, who, after he retired, wanted to find a way to give back to his alma mater. By establishing a charitable gift annuity with Park, he found a way to not only support Park, but to also create an additional source of personal income during his retirement years.

“The charitable gift annuity offers a smart way for me to support Park while generating some tax-free income for myself. It’s a win-win way to give.” The advantage prompted Stephens to establish a second charitable gift annuity this year, totaling a contribution of $40,000 to Park.

Stephens directed his charitable gift annuities toward a priority that matters most to him: professional faculty development. Specifically, he designated his gift to support the professional activities of full-time Park faculty teaching political science and/or public administration, including research, professional conferences and other professional development activities when other funds are not available.

“I know from years of experience in academia that funding for professional development is a constant need,” Stephens said. “It’s important for faculty — and consequently their students — to continuously expand their knowledge through research and conference participation.”

Although he retired in 1992, Stephens can still be found nearly every day in his office continuing to research and write, or traveling to conferences across the country where he is often a featured speaker or panelist.

As a specialist in metropolitan and state government, Stephens is known for his research on public finance, public policy and intergovernmental relations. A former president of the Missouri Political Science Association, Stephens has served as a consultant to federal, state and local governments, and universities. He has also served as a survey statistician with the U.S. Department of the Navy, as the senior president in public finance at the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and as a senior staff member for three Ford Foundation urban studies groups.

Stephens has authored two books and has been an expert source and contributor to the media, including The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Kansas City Star, Journal of Politics, National Tax Journal, Policy Studies Review, Land Economics, National Civic Review, Urban Affairs Quarterly and American Review of Public Administration.

By example, Stephens demonstrates the value of lifelong learning. He believes in the increasing importance of a college education, particularly the liberal education emphasized at Park. “It’s more valuable than ever to have a well-rounded education to understand our ever-changing world,” Stephens said.

WIn-WIn ADVAnTAgE oF gIVIngSupport for Park’s faculty provides steady payment for retired professor

CHAritABle GiFt ANNUity: HoW it WorkSA charitable gift annuity offers a mutually beneficial way to support Park University while receiving steady payments during retirement years. Through a simple contract, a donor agrees to contribute cash, stocks or other assets to Park, and in return, receive fixed payments every year for a lifetime.

A charitable gift annuity offers additional benefits, including:• Initial gift is partially income tax deductible• Payments are partially income tax free throughout an

estimated life expectancy• Payments are not affected by ups and downs in the economy• The gift annuity can be for one or two people, enabling a spouse or other

loved one to receive payments for life• Using appreciated stock to make a gift annuity allows the donor to usually

eliminate the capital gains tax on a portion of the gift and spread the rest of the gain over the life expectancy

To learn more about charitable gift annuities as a way to support Park University, contact Nathan Marticke, associate vice president of constituent development, at nathan.marticke@park.edu or (816) 584-6844.

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To celebrate Park University’s service to science and health care, Founders Day 2013 was hosted on May 7 at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, Mo. The event raised nearly $200,000 to benefit Park’s Ellen Finley Earhart Nursing Program and the University’s natural and physical science programs, as well as Park’s Presidential Honors Scholarship.

“As we support science education at Park, it is most fitting that we celebrate Founders Day in one of the world’s leading scientific facilities,” Park University President Michael Droge, Ph.D., told the crowd.

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research was established through the extraordinary generosity of cancer survivors James “Jim” E. Stowers Jr., the founder of American Century Investments in Kansas City, Mo., and his wife Virginia G. Stowers, who dedicated their personal fortune to improving human health through basic biomedical research. Situated on a 10-acre campus in the heart of Kansas City, the Stowers Institute features a 600,000-sq. ft. research facility that includes state-of-the-art laboratories, technology centers and scientific support facilities to promote collaboration among scientists.

All guests enjoyed a reception, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the renowned research facility. Premier sponsors also received a special pre-event reception followed by a more in-depth tour and special presentation about Stowers’ research advancements and future plans by David Chao, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Stowers Institute.

A video highlighted Park’s natural and physical science programs, followed by a special presentation on how the University is incorporating the latest technologies in nursing education. Gerry Walker, D.H.Ed., chair and associate professor of nursing, moderated a live demonstration to showcase Park’s nursing simulation labs that feature computerized patients that can be programmed to present various medical conditions, complications and other patient-care scenarios to enable realistic, hands-on learning opportunities.

Park’s Ellen Finley Earhart Nursing Program has trained hundreds of nurses since 1987. Recently, Park launched one of the first online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion programs in the country.

“From the very beginning — since Park was founded in 1875 — educating scientists and health care leaders has been in Park’s DNA,” Droge said.

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Celebrating Science at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Educating scientists and health care leaders has been in Park’s DNA since 1875

From left: Founders Day Chair Tom Holcom, a member of Park’s Board of Trustees, stands with Park University President Dr. Michael Droge and Peter deSilva, a member of Park’s Board of Trustees.

From left: Benny and Edith Lee, and David Monchusie, ‘00, Park University’s chief information officer.

From left: Katy Dodd, Dr. Molly Droge, Tom Holcom, David Disney, Denise Holcom and Kathy Disney.

Park Board of Trustees members Danny K. Sakata and Kathy Dodd.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE SPONSORSAonPioneer ServicesUMB

MAGNA CUM LAUDE SPONSORSCernerDodd Family FoundationBenny and Edith Lee (DuraComm)

CUM LAUDE SPONSORSDrs. Michael and Molly DrogeJenzabar Inc.Pearson eCollegeSprintSt. Luke’s North HospitalRick and Sandy ThodeTruman Medical Centers Charitable Foundation

BACCALAUREATE SPONSORSAECOMAramark Higher EducationArvest BankAspen Wealth Management Inc.BKD LLPBlackboard CollaborateLynn and Kay BondurantBurns Dental CareCommerce BankDellKristopher FlintDick Kaler Hunt Martin Materials LLCMark FosterCourtney GoddardRoger and Nancy HersheyIBMInkCycle Inc.JMA Information TechnologyJE Dunn Construction CompanyJohnson County Community CollegeJerry and JoAnn JorgensenWilliam T. Kemper II Charitable TrustLathrop and Gage

Martin Properties and Hakes Real EstateDennis and Laurie McCormackMcCownGordon ConstructionMcRuer CPAsAnn MesleMetropolitan Community CollegeMid-America Regional CouncilLouise MordenNorth Kansas City Electric Inc.Park University Enterprises Inc.Patriots BankPeople to People InternationalPort Authority of Kansas City, Mo.ProPrintRicohDanny SakataSodexo Inc. and AffiliatesSpencer Fane Britt and Browne LLPStinson Morrison Hecker LLPThe National Golf ClubU.S. BankGary and Lynette WagesJane WoodXerox

Park University also extends special appreciation to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research for its gracious hospitality and event support.

Save the date: BAllyHoo 2014Mark your calendar to join park University in celebration of this newly named event (formerly known as Founders Day) in 2014 on Friday, April 4, in support of park’s International Center for Music and the presidential Honors scholarship. A goal of $400,000 has been set for the evening.

Following a heavy hors d’oeuvres and hosted bar reception, plus a short program of recognition at the acclaimed Webster House, Ballyhoo sponsors and their guests are invited to join music aficionados at the Kauffman Center for the performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., for a special concert — featuring park’s International Center for Music faculty and students — to honor the late van Cliburn, one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. park associate professor of music/piano and 2001 van Cliburn International piano Competition gold medalist stanislav Ioudenitch became a close friend of Cliburn’s — so close that Cliburn requested a special concert by Ioudenitch’s daughter, Maria, be performed in his home. this tribute concert is endorsed by Cliburn’s longtime partner, tommy smith.

Contact nancy steinacker, development director, at nancy.steinacker@park.edu or (816) 584-6200 for sponsorship information.

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TOM WATSON SPONSORPearson eCollege

BOBBY JONES SPONSORSAon Risk Services Central Inc.Husch BlackwellPepsiCo

JACK NICKLAUS SPONSORMcRuer CPAs

ARNOLD PALMER SPONSORSAECOMBankLibertyGary Crossley FordGreat Wolf LodgeKansas City, Kan.Harrah’s CasinoNorth Kansas City Electric

Ogletree DeakinsPark University Alumni AssociationRicohTueth Keeney Cooper Mohan and Jackstadt PCUMBVan Chevrolet

BEN HOGAN SPONSORSAlexander Open SystemsCarStarCernerCrossroads HospiceDennis McCormackEnterpriseKeller Williams RealtyLaurie McCormackLogan PropertyMark Martin PropertiesMB2 Sports

Mike WeighillNorth American Communications REPatriots BankPioneer ServicesPlattForm Higer EducationRiskAnalyticsSodexoSprintVan Chevrolet

BRYON NELSON SPONSORSArgosy CasinoHeartland Motor Coach

Royce Skocny (student and veteran), Stephen Terry (veteran and director of military and veteran student services), Mark Russell, vice president, Pearson eCollege, Charles Bailey (student and veteran) and Dina Juarez, ’13 (current Master of Public Affairs students, veteran and assistant director of military and veteran student services)

on Par for ParkPark friends tee up to raise funds for Park athletics

Friends of Park University came out in full swing for the annual Park University Golf Scramble on Sept. 27 at Tiffany Greens Golf Club in Kansas City, Mo. The fun event raised more than $32,000 to benefit Park University’s Department of Athletics. Park extends sincere appreciation to its event sponsors:

Henry Logan, ’98, Brian Moeller, Brian O’Neil, ’97, and Joe Simone (both alumni were basketball players at Park.)

Going green has been such a commitment at Park University for some time that it is now going to a new level, thanks to an $11,700 grant from the Mid-America Regional Council to collect and compost all food waste produced at the University’s Pirate Café on the Parkville Campus.

The new food waste project, “Making the Most of Compost,” began in January. Park cafeteria staff collect all food waste created by diners, including paper napkins and tray liners. The waste is picked up three times per week by Missouri Organic’s Food Residuals Environmental Division and composted at Missouri Organic’s rural facilities.

“Composting is a growing trend on college campuses to support sustainable operations,” said Kathleen Robey, food services director with Park’s Sodexo Campus Services, who is

serving as the grant director.

A 2010 waste audit conducted by Park staff and students found that nearly 45 percent of the University’s trash by weight is affected by food waste and could be diverted from the landfill. “From our research, we estimate the new program

will divert 42 tons of waste from the landfill in its first year,” Robey said.

The grant includes funding for marketing materials to educate students, staff and faculty about the new program and the impact of composting on the environment, as well as ways to decrease waste. “In addition to diverting waste, we want to cut down on creating waste by encouraging diners to carefully consider taking only what they plan to eat,” Robey said.

As part of the project, Sodexo contributed funds to purchase two 60-inch LCD flat-screen monitors that have been installed in the cafeteria to run educational videos and presentations about composting, the environment and sustainability. A series of flyers, posters and other materials are being developed to inform the University community about the program.

The composting project represents an expansion of the University’s “Park Goes Green” program introduced in 2009 to launch multiple initiatives, including recycling stations in dormitories and recycling bins across campus to collect paper waste, plastic bottles and aluminum cans.

MAkiNG tHe MoSt oF CoMPoStPark awarded grant from Mid-America Regional Council to divert 42 tons of food waste from landfills in its first year

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From left:Erik Bergrud, M.P.A. ’94, associate vice president of constituent engagement erik.bergrud@park.edu, (816) 584-6412Laurie D. McCormack, vice president for university advancementlaurie.mccormack@park.edu, (816) 584-6210Nathan Marticke, M.A.C.L. ’10, associate vice president of constituent development nathan.marticke@park.edu, (816) 584-6844

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If you think Park University’s Office of University Advancement is only focused on raising funds, think again. At Park, it’s not only about the gift. It’s about relationships, some treasured for years, others just beginning.

That’s why Laurie D. McCormack, vice president for university advancement, recently made some changes to reflect the full circle of support that is critical to Park’s future. Now in her sixth year at Park, McCormack shares some thoughts on advancement’s role in securing the resources to support Park’s continued success:

This has been the best fundraising year in the last six years. To what do you attribute this success? During the difficult economic times, our advance-ment team remained steadfast in nurturing and building relationships. With confidence in an improved economy and a strong Park University that has weathered the storm well, we’re fortunate that individuals and organizations that share a passion for Park’s mission are generously sharing their resources with us.

Yourecentlyrestructuredtheofficeto focus on both “constituent develop- ment” and “constituent engagement.” Why does that matter?We recognize that a gift to Park is ultimately a reflection of a personal relationship with the University that begins and evolves in many ways — from students who become successful alumni, to businesses who hire our graduates, to family and friends who want to honor their loved ones legacy.

After I joined Park in 2008, I heard time and again from alumni and business and civic leaders who wanted to connect to Park. In 2012, we aligned the Office of University Advancement to better connect all the staff responsible for the various aspects of external relations. I also named two critical leaders of the advancement team:

Nathan Marticke, M.A.C.L. ’10, associate vice president of constituent development, and, Erik Bergrud, M.P.A. ’94, associate vice president of constituent engagement.

Both Nathan and Erik are Park alumni and we all share a real passion for the University. They’ve garnered excellent skills elsewhere and with them both back at Park, we’re reaping the benefits of their education and experience. Not to mention, they’re a joy to work with every day.

Some view their roles as separate: one focused on money and one focused on people. That’s too simplistic, and, candidly, devalues what we all do and the concern we share for all our constituents. It’s more about focusing and coordinating each Univer-sity Advancement staff members’ efforts as we work toward the same goal: to improve and deepen the relationship our alumni and friends have with Park.

Why was Career Development moved under University Advancement? With Career Development joining the University Advancement team, we can work more closely with Park alumni to help us connect with their employers to hire Park students and graduates nationwide. This deepens their relationship with the University and better serves the employment needs of all our students and alumni.

As you enter this year at Park, what keeps you motivated?I’ve always believed that higher education is at the core of solving society’s ills, which is why most of my professional career has been in advancement efforts for universities. More than ever, it’s important for higher education to be accessible to everyone who has the perseverance and desire to further their education. That is, and always has been, Park’s mission, and helping to open those doors and provide that opportunity for a quality education is what continues to motivate me every day.

n. Gary Wages*Chair of the BoardIndependence, Mo.

C. Ann Mesle, J.D.*Vice Chair of the BoardKansas City, Mo.

Katheen J. Dodd*Secretary of the BoardKansas City, Mo.

Richard e. thode*Treasurer of the BoardRaytown, Mo.

R. Lynn Bondurant, ’61, ph.D.Avon, Ohio

Gayden F. Carruth, ph.D.*Parkville, Mo.

Michael M. Collins, ’04Kansas City, Mo.

peter J. desilvaKansas City, Mo.

Dennis H. epperson, ’69, ph.D., J.D.Santa Barbara, Calif.

Kristopher s. Flint, ’97Kansas City, Mo.

Mark s. Foster, J.D.Kansas City, Mo.

Joseph H. Geeter, III.Limerick, Pa.

Charif Hamidi, ’11Kansas City, Mo.

thomas H. Holcom*Kansas City, Mo.

W. Wilford (pete) Kale ’71Williamsburg, Va.

susan K. McGaughey, ’74Olathe, Kan.

scott D. McRuerParkville, Mo.

Joseph MelookaranOverland Park, Kan.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John e. MillerKansas City, Mo.

Master sgt. (Ret.) Raymond Mott, ’11Green Valley, Ariz.

Rosemary Fry plakas, ’63Alexandria, Va.

Jeanette e. prenger, ’09Parkville, Mo.

eugene A. Ruiz*Past Chair of the BoardBlue Springs, Mo.

Danny K. sakataParkville, Mo.

Judith M. simonitsch, J.D.*Independence, Mo.

J. eric Wade, ’82, M.p.A. ’85Lenexa, Kan.

David A. WarmKansas City, Mo.

philip D. Wheeler, ’62*Tucson, Ariz.

Julie M. WilsonLee’s Summit, Mo.

paul H. Gault, ’65, M.p.A. ’88Assistant Secretary and Assistant TreasurerKansas City, Mo.

Roger W. Hershey, J.D., L.L.M.Vice President and General CounselAssistant Secretary/Past Chair of the BoardIndependence, Mo.

Ami e. WisdomAssistant SecretaryParkville, Mo.

Honorary TrusteesHoward C. BreenKansas City, Mo.

John C. BrownPast Chair of the BoardKearney, Mo.

Robert p. Corbett, ’38Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Charles A. GarneyKansas City, Mo.

virginia B. McCoyPast Chair of the BoardParkville, Mo.

L. Louise MordenLewiston, N.Y.

Gerald R. MossDecanso, Calif.

*Denotes Executive Committee Member

2012-2013 Board of Trustees

Park University StaffSeniorOfficersMichael H. Droge, Ph.D.President

Jerry D. Jorgensen, Ph.D.Provost and Senior Vice President

Roger W. Hershey, J.D., L.L.M.Vice President and General Counsel

Laurie D. McCormackVice President for University Advancement

David F. Monchusie, ’00Chief Information Officer

Dorla D. Watkins, ‘80, M.P.A. ‘00Vice President for Finance and Administration

Rita M. Weighill, ’90Vice President for University Communications and Marketing

Erik O. Bergrud, M.P.A. ‘94Associate Vice President of Constituent Engagement

Kenneth Christopher, D.P.A.Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Clarinda CreightonAssociate Vice President for Student Affairs

Roger P. DusingAssociate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Courtney E. Goddard, J.D.Associate Vice President and General Counsel

Charles D. Kater, Ph.D.Associate Vice President for Distance Learning

Alan J. LiebrechtAssociate Vice President for Enrollment Management:

Nathan S. Marticke, M.A.C.L. ‘10Associate Vice President of Constituent Development

Rebecca A. PeckAssociate Vice President for Finance and Administration

Constantine (Dean) S. VakasAssociate Vice President for Finance and Administration

Paul H. Gault, ‘65, M.P.A. ‘88Special Assistant for Administration

DeansLaurie DiPadova-Stocks, Ph.D.School for Graduate and Professional StudiesHauptmann School of Public Affairs

Brad A. Kleindl, Ph.D.School of Business

Diana Boyd McElroy, Ph.D.Student Life

Michelle (Shellie) Myers, Ed.D.School for Education

Emily Donnelli-Sallee, Ph.D.College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Interim Dean

OfficeofUniversity Advancement StaffLaurie D. McCormackVice President for University Advancement(816) 584-6210 laurie.mccormack@park.edu

Erik Bergrud, M.P.A. ‘94Associate Vice President of Constituent Engagement(816) 584-6412 erik.bergrud@park.edu

Nathan Marticke, M.A.C.L. ‘10Associate Vice President of Constituent Development(816) 584-6844 nathan.marticke@park.edu

Alisha Blackwelder, ’03Special Events Manager(816) 584-6420 alisha.coggins@park.edu

Edmund Brackett, Ed. D.Director of Sponsored Programs(816) 584-6588 edmund.brackett@park.edu

Howard Collinson, Ph.D.Public & Private Grants Manager(816) 584-6527 howard.collinson@park.edu

Linda DoubenmierProspect Researcher(816) 589-0673 linda.doubenmier@park.edu

Winifred Edwards, ’03Advancement Systems Coordinator(816) 584-6826 wini.edwards@park.edu

Leah FletcherCareer Counselor/Internship Coordinator(816) 584-6578 leah.fletcher@park.edu

Jessica GreasonAnnual Fund/Alumni Giving Coordinator(816) 584-6329 jessica.greason@park.edu

Danita Hodges, ‘12Administrative Assistant for the Vice President(816) 584-6209 danita.hodges@park.edu

Marquida Johnson, ‘08Administrative Assistant(816) 584-6200 marquida.johnson@park.edu

Casey FalmerAssistant Director of Career Development(816) 584-6793 cfalmer@park.edu

Julie McCollumDirector of Alumni Relations(816) 584-6206 julie.mccollum@park.edu

JoMarie MortelliData Integrity Specialist(816) 584-6815 jomarie.mortelli@park.edu

Tess SurprenantDirector of Career Development(816) 584-6350 tess.surprenant@park.edu

Sandra SandersDirector of Advancement Services(816) 584-6816 sandra.sanders@park.edu

Bobbi Shaw, ‘01Administrative Assistant(816) 584-6207 bobbi.shaw@park.edu

Megan SimpsonSpecial Events Coordinator(816) 584-6406 megan.simpson@park.edu

Nancy SteinackerDevelopment Director(816) 584-6866 nancy.steinacker@park.edu

RevenuesOn average, tuition accounts for 89 percent of institutional revenue.

2010-11 2011-12 2012-130

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$40,000,000

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$80,000,000

$100,000,000

$79,328,846 $80,029,435 $81,603,945

Fundraising success2012-13 was the best fundraising year in six years.

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$18,913.26GIFTS IN KIND

$78,925.66PLEDGES

$1,202,037.03CASH

$16,250.82GIFTS IN KIND

$254,898.65PLEDGES

$912,688.75CASH

$30,255.00GIFTS IN KIND

$236,021.69PLEDGES

$1,425,137.42CASH

n Gifts In Kindn Pledgesn Cash

Park Statistics

Financial aidAmount of financial aid awarded to graduate and undergraduate students over the past three years.

Breakdown of gifts received

Percentage of total cash donations received in 2012-13 by source.

n Alumnin Other individualn Foundationn Business/Corporationn Other non-individual*

Percentage of total number of gifts 2012-13.

n Alumnin Other individualn Foundationn Business/Corporationn Other non-individual*

*Non-individual refers to estates and trusts.

expenditures The annual cost of providing degree programs and services to more than 20,000 students nationwide.

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2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

$74,222,301

$80,685,682 $82,979,003

15,545students

17,518students

15,049students

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$70,126,964$71,975,341

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PArk UNiverSity'S HoNor rollPark University’s Honor Roll acknowledges all donors at varying levels during the fiscal year. This Report to Investors recognizes all gifts received between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013. The Office of University Advancement has made every effort to ensure accuracy. If you believe corrections or additions are needed, please e-mail advancement@park.edu or call (816) 584-6816.

FIDES ET LABOR CLUBGifts totaling $50,000 or more

Cook Family Fund *Dorothy S. Froning Revocable TrustKensler Family TrustLouise MordenEstate of Pauline Murphy

1875 CLUBGifts totaling $25,000-49,999

Aon FoundationEnochs Family Foundation Fund *Goppert FoundationMichael and Lucile HobbsPioneer Financial Services Inc.

CLOCK TOWER CLUBGifts totaling $10,000-$24,999

James and Barbara Woo BryantCerner CorporationMike and Katheen DoddDuraComm LightingArvin Gottlieb FoundationGreen Mountain FoundationTom and Denise Holcom Foundation *Keith IrvineJenzabar FoundationKarbank Family Fund *Rose Karbank †Enid and Crosby Kemper FoundationBenny and Edith Lee *Love Charitable Gift Fund *Philip and Patricia LoveHubert W. Merchant TrustMissouri Colleges Fund Inc.NCS Pearson eCollegeRicoh USA Inc.Danny SakataKenneth and Roswitha Schaffer *Joe, ’43 and Charlene Schwenk Schoggen, ’43* †Sprint FoundationLawrence D. Starr Family FoundationRoss Stephens, ’49

Richard J. Stern FoundationUMB Financial Corp. Charitable FoundationDorla Watkins, ’80, ’00David Wentz

CARILLON CLUBGifts totaling $5,000-$9,999

American Association of Colleges and UniversitiesMichael and Molly DrogeEducational Assistance Ltd.Ruth E. Hunter Revocable Living TrustThom H. Hunter Irrevocable TrustHusch Blackwell LLPJenzabarJMA Information Technology Inc.Pete, ’71 and Kelly KaleDean, ’53 and Charlotte LarrickScott and Judy McRuerMissouri State UniversityPort Authority / Ameristar-Isle of Capri Economic Advancement Fund *Richard and Sandra ThodeTruman Medical Centers Charitable FoundationUMB Financial Corp.

CANARY AND WINE CLUBGifts totaling $1,000-$4,999

AECOM Technical ServicesJim AllenAramarkArvest BankAspen Wealth Management Inc.BKD LLPBankLibertyErik Bergrud, ’94Blackboard Inc.Frank BlanckBlue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas CityBlueScope FoundationLynn, ’61 and Kay Oates Bondurant, x62Robert and Beverly BurnsDaniel and Charlotte ButlerCandice Bennett and Associates Inc.

James, ’49 and Mae CariddiCarnegie Arts CenterGayden CarruthTerry Christenberry and Ann MesleRobert and Shirley Miller Clark, ’61Commerce BankClarinda CreightonCrossroads Hospice of Atlanta LLCCrossroads Hospice of Cincinnati LLCCrossroads Hospice of ClevelandCrossroads Hospice of Dayton LLCCrossroads Hospice of Kansas CityCrossroads Hospice of Kansas LLCCrossroads Hospice of Northeast OhioCrossroads Hospice of Oklahoma City LLCCrossroads Hospice of Philadelphia LLCCrossroads Hospice of St. Louis LLCCrossroads Hospice of Tennessee LLCHelen DielemanECCO SelectManuchair, ’60 and Pari Maheronnagsh Ebadi, ’62Eliot S. Berkley Interim TrustEnterprise Rent-A-CarDennis, ’69 and Bonnie Wallace Epperson, ’70Fischer ManagementMark FosterFrancis Family FoundationKaren Peters Frankenfeld, ’59Garney Family Foundation *Gary Crossley FordPaul, ’60, ’88 and Sylvia Helms Gault, ’60Courtney GoddardDavid, ’67 and April Wilber Hackathorn, ’69Harrah’s North Kansas City CasinoHenry E. Wurst Family FoundationRoger and Nancy HersheyBrian, ’86 and Nadienne Hoffman, ’03Paul Houghtaling, ’59Doris Howell, ’44Hunt Martin Material LLCIBM CorporationInkCycleJE Dunn Construction CompanyJohnson County Community CollegeDonald, ’80 and Carol JohnstonJerry and JoAnn Jorgensen

Joyce and Donald Rumsfeld FoundationKansas City Power and Light FundDiane KeenArthur, ’65 and Susan KlugeKathy KoehlerLathrop and GageDominic LopezDonald and Barbara MacDonaldEdward and Jody Manchion, ’99Marjory Louise Rodgers Rice Charitable TrustMartin PropertiesDennis and Laurie McCormackMcCownGordon Construction LLCMcRuer CPAsMetropolitan Community CollegeMid-America Arts AllianceMiller Analytics LLCJohn E. MillerMissouri Arts CouncilDavid, ’00 and Petunia MonchusieGerald and Margaret MossNorth Kansas City ElectricOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak and Stewart PCPark University EnterprisesParkville Rotary ClubPatriots BankPearson Education Inc.People to People InternationalWilliam and Linda Lawton Perry, both ’67William and Darlene PivonkaRosemary Fry Plakas, ’63Audrey Oberhelman Pollard, ’49Port Authority of Kansas City, Mo.ProPrint Inc.David and Patria QuemadaFrank QuemadaRaytheon Co.Carlos RiojasErnest Robertson, ’47Saint Luke’s Health SystemsSaint Luke’s Northland HospitalCarol SandersRonald and Michelle Minyard Schwartz, both ’70Judy Simonitsch *Sodexo and AffiliatesSpencer Fane Britt and Browne

Spring Hill Parents for KidsStinson Morrison Hecker LLPHugh Stocks and Laurie DiPadova-StocksThe Pattison Family FoundationBilly and Diana TrotterTueth Keeney Cooper Mohan and Jackstadt PCUS BankUS Bank FoundationVan ChevroletWilliam, ’11 and Kathleen VenableEric, ’82, ’85 and Kerri WadeGary and Lynette WagesDavid and Julie WarmEdwin WenbergPhilip and Carol Groundwater Wheeler, both ’62Dale Whitesitt, ’61William T. Kemper II Charitable Trust

PARKITE CLUBGifts totaling $1-$999

Robert Achee, ’75Donna Waggoner Adams, ’38Richard Adansi, ’08Adeile AhMu, ’06Frank Aikmus, ’95Frances Black Alcorn, ’49James and Carolyn Jansen Alexander, both ’53Wendy Wiles Alexander, ’11Armand AlfonsoStephen Allison, ’69Judy AllredJustin Ambrozia, ’98, ’09Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.Marsha Clayton Anderson, ’90Andrews McMeel Universal FoundationKenneth, ’74 and Patsy AndrewsHilton and Judith Appollis, ’06Argosy CasinoJose, ’06 and Carmelita ArispeSelina Armour, ’99Annette Taylor Armstrong, ’49Debra Cinnamon Armstrong, ’10Kimberly McKeller Armstrong, ’13Robert ArmstrongMaya Atamaniuk, ’80Langston Atkins, ’11Mark, ’50 and Kay AtwoodMelissa Aust, ’01Kenneth, ’04 and Karen Austin, ’03Tewaney Ayalneh, ’03 and Cynthia Wissinger, ’05William and Versa Warr Bailey, both ’50Cassie Wahlfeldt Baker, ’13Linnie Baker, ’10Robert Baker, ’44Stephanie Welch Baker, ’99Teresa Baker, ’08

Theresa Baker, ’75Suzanne BallouLisa Balzereit, ’95August Banks, ’87Courtney Sharpe Barbour, ’10BarkleyElizabeth Bates Barnett, ’41Pamela Baron, ’00Mathias Barrows, ’91Charles, ’63 and Ruth BartonRobert, ’52 and Gail McMahon Batchelor, ’56Nylah Beach, ’64Betsy McCoy Beasley, ’64Debra Beaton, ’80Alan and Elaine BeaverElizabeth BeckerAaron Beckman, ’10Michael BecraftRobert, x61 and Diana BeeJeffrey Bell, ’03Stephen and Donna BellRobert, ’91 and Pamela BellmanKyla Nelson Benjamin, ’11Steve and Joyce BergWayne Berg, ’82Scott Bernheim, ’68Hugh, ’58 and Carolyn BerryTheodore, ’71 and Mary West Betsch, ’72Ryan Beverly, ’11John Bialecki, ’81Brad BilesLarry, ’67 and Jacqueline Bishard, ’83Willie, ’76 and Charlene BlackBrett and Alisha Blackwelder, ’03Eric Blair, ’06John Blair, x65Charles Blankenship, x59Kelley Blanks, ’08Clint, ’71 and Joyce BlitheRick, ’84 and Lesli Hill Blount, ’83Shirley Durbin Bogren, ’55Gene Booker, ’02Bossert Body and Tow Inc.Stephen Bouck, ’98Dorothy BourneDiana Boyd McElroyCara Boyd, ’97Carl BoydEdmund and Virginia BrackettStephanie Stromdahl Brackett, ’67Casey Bradley, ’04Kelly Brandon, ’98Gail BrandtKathi BrantNathalie BrechCathy BreidenthalMarialena Bridges, ’97

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PARKITE CLUB (continued)Gifts totaling $1-$999

Wakisha BriggsRobert, ’90 and Lezlie BrillhartCharles Brindel, ’65Antoinette Brown, ’01David Brown, ’78David Brown, ’89Joseph Brown, ’87Scott, ’92 and Carla BrownTwila Brown, ’80Frank, ’54 and Claire BrowningWilliam, ’53 and Mary BrowningDavid, ’09 and Lesa BruceRobert, ’67 and Anne BrumbackLisa Kohn Brunschmid, ’96Shelley BryanWilma BryanMalinda Bryan-SmithBuffalo Wild WingsJohn Buntyn, ’72Lana BurkeJohn Burt, ’85Charles Burton, ’93Anita ButlerMary BylandWilliam Byrd, ’86

Emma Cage, ’91Mary CalderThomas, ’61 and Catherine McWilliams Campagna, ’63Arthur, ’43 and Georgiana CampbellFrancis, ’78 and Judith CampbellJackie Malmberg Campbell, ’09Steve Campbell, ’92Timothy Campbell, ’88Larry and Connie Candelaria, ’93Gordon, ’79 and Lee CannellGlenn Anthony Canonizado, ’05, ’10Robert and Beverly Somerville Cantine, both ’62Margaret Petter Cardwell, ’58Leon Carey, ’99Nancy Erickson Carlile, ’58Carolyn Wheaton Carlson, ’61Kirk, ’86 and Lois Carpenter, ’91Jerome, ’86 and Martine CarrilloJerry Carter, ’79Karen Garner Carter, ’64Moses, ’09 and Armandina Flores CastilloSandra Caudill, ’98Debora ChampagneMichael Chance, ’10William and Florence Charest, both ’84Ronald Chartier, ’87Charlene Chesnut

Chevron Matching Gift ProgramLarry, ’76 and Dee ChildersDavid and Laure ChristensenEdward Cicale, ’82Patricia Cirino, ’89Jeanetta Clampitt, ’91Richard Clemens, ’94Grace McHarg Clendenin, ’89David, ’99 and Carmela CobleMary Crabb Cofer, ’75Dorothy Coffey, ’78Lora CohnVito and Cathy Colapietro, ’06Richard, ’78 and Kathryn ColemanAnita Palmer Colley, ’61Jeanne Collier, ’80Lesley CollinsHoward CollinsonGeorgianna ConditJames and Opal Ringen Congdon, both ’49Kimberly ConnellyDonald, ’49 and Caroline CookJames, ’56 and Mary Hay Cooke, ’55Teresa Holzfaster Copas, ’12Timothy, ’03, ’08 and Susan Corbeil, ’08Robert, ’38 and Mary Alice CorbettSheryl Corchnoy, ’95John and Suzan Corcione

Edward and Lois Forry Cowing, ’52Judith Coyle, ’78Mona Cozart-Dean, ’12James, ’45 and Martha CrockettEugene, ’64 and Erin CrooksJoe, ’60 and Elinor CrosbyJames, ’83 and Jeanne CrumBernice Crummett, ’83Felitcia Lyles Cruz, ’12Amy Cunningham, ’94Jean Curl, ’50David CurtisWilbur, ’96 and Margie CurtisJohn Czarnota, ’67Lee D’Amore, ’90Jinais Da Costa, ’04Keith Dailey, ’00Diane DalsingJohn, ’98 and Lisa DalyPage and Beverly Dame, ’67Robert, ’04 and Brenda Dandridge, ’07DeWayne Daniels, ’97Eugene and Melvenia Daniels, ’81Ann Soper Davidson, ’52Augustin, ’83 and Kyong DavilaAndrew DavisBennie Davis, ’82James, ’87 and Bettye DavisPeter Davis, ’82Roger, ’92 and Susan DavisWoody and Louise DavisLinda Day, ’02Armenda Daye, ’87John DeanKathryn Gatton Dearing, ’70Oakland Demoss, ’80Cyndi Nance Denham, ’99Tanya Deskins, ’76Jody Desormeaux, ’10Winifred Dincher, ’06Barbara Dinoff, ’65Suzanne DiscenzaHarry Dixon, ’77Samuel Dizer, ’84Robert Dodds and Deana Bland-Dodds, ’89Derek DonaldsonClifford Dorsey, ’65Cecil and Linda DoubenmierHugh and Patricia Downing, ’96Joe, ’70 and Jan DrewDaniel, ’96 and Mary Duddy, ’99Anna Hutcheson Duncan, ’58Carol DuncanDaniel, ’04 and Bethany DurrerAlbert and Betty DusingRoger and Darla DusingMarie Theodosis Dyer, ’50

Roosevelt Easley, ’94Nancy EastmanChuck and Marcia Rader Eberly, both ’50Charles Ebert, ’78Robert, ’62 and Barbara Wild Eckardt, ’61Robert Eckerle, ’85Mary Eddings, ’96Alexander Edwards, ’56Levester and Winifred Edwards, ’03Wallace and Jean Wolfe Edwards, ’44Alvin Eichelberg and Mary Ann Webster Eichelberg, ’70John, ’97 and Rhonda EllingtonDoris Elliott-Watson, ’52Robert EllisJerry Ellison, ’12Karen Cahill Ellison, ’72Jamie Els, ’12Kathy Elser-Newman, ’71Clayton Embry, ’81David, ’50 and Glenna ErbJeremy, ’02 and Ramona EricksonLarry Evans, ’01Tameka Lockett Evans, ’08William Ewing, ’64 †Darold Farless, ’73Mauro Faz, ’12Donald and Lora Kehr Fendlason, ’58Karon Haenisch Fenn, ’64Glenn FerdmanHilton Ferguson, ’91Robert, ’62 and Sandra Mosiman Fischer, ’63Kelly FitzgeraldNickea Fludd, ’12Wanda Ford, ’86Mark Foreman, ’96Ronald, ’75 and Karen ForyJohn Foster, ’81David, ’61 and Anita Ferrer Foulk, ’63Earl, ’98 and Alicia Fowler, ’03Nikol Hiltunen Franklin, ’12Bernard Froehlich, ’90Beryl Fuller, ’53Jeannette Fulton, ’99John Fulton, ’63Lillian Furrow, ’94Helen Layton Gabbert, ‘56Guillermo Garcia, ’07Steven Gardner, ’11James Garrett, ’88John Garrett, ’78Lionel Garrett, ’86Paul Garrett, ’67Peter Gasper, ’76Cassandra GaultJoseph Geeter, ’99Shunrie Geldore, ’06

David German, ’77James Giannoules, ’06William Gillespie and Terry Seelye-Gillespie, ’65Mary Gilligan, ’77Richard Gillis, ’86John, ’49 and Dolores GioiaRichard, ’87 and Diane GloverIra Goldberg, ’67Donald, ’69 and Linda GoodJerome Goolsby, ’06Hugh, ’11 and Roberta GordonJaimie Hawthorne Gordon, ’12Donnie GravierWilliam Gray, ’56Jessica GreasonGreater HorizonAlice Green, ’39Lawrence Green, ’01Virginia Green, ’51 †Bernard Greenwell, ’71Laura GreesonJewell Kirschner Gregory, ’55John, ’09 and Kimberly GrembowskiJohn Griffin, ’03Mary-Eleanore Griffin, ’98James GroebeDale Groenenboom, ’62Stephen Grund, ’80Tracy Gulledge, ’72Valorie GuthrieTheodore Haff, ’73Scott and Beth Coffelt HagemanBobby Hall, ’92Stacey Hall, ’95Debra Hallgren, ’00Hallmark Corporate FoundationDenise Hamilton, ’01Joseph, ’05 and Blanche HamiltonVernon Hampson, ’59James Handerhan, ’69Gary and Rosemary HardisonSheryl Harkness, ’94Robert Harmon, ’73Angela Harpalani, ’93Tom HarperCaptola Taylor Harris, ’70James and Ruth Wallace Harritt, both ’50Jennifer Johannes Hascall, ’07, ’09James, ’75 and Mary HatchPeggy Hauser, ’09Eric Hawley, ’74Jonathan and Peggy Jandacek Hawley, both ’61Jennifer Hawthorne, ’00Gwen Gibby Hayes, x51Delores Higgins Heard, ’51Heartland Motor Coach Inc.Timothy Hebert, ’98

Vincent and Catherine Heegn, ’94Roger, ’71 and Mary Mchugh Heidt, ’72Joshua Helfen, ‘08Alan Helig, ’76Betty Nicholas Henderson, ’50Gregory and Marilyn Schultz Hey, ’64David Hickok, ’96Arthur and Norma HicksDeborah Blaney Higley, ’12Robert Hilgemann, ’04John HillCharles, ’04 and Janus HinsonJames and Danita Hodges, ’12George, ’07 and Carey HoldenJerry and Glenda HolderMelvin Holland, ’82Keith, ’09 and Barbara HollisAnthony Holloway, ’00John, ’08, ’13 and Kristianne Holwege, ’08Robert HomerEdward Hooks, ’93Gerlinde HopkinsJoan HoranDonald and Diane Sullivan Horne, ’58Raymond Horvat, ’89Robert Hoskins, ’74Earle Houck, ’88Harvey Hougen, ’69Hayley Wilson Howard, ’08Donna HowellWilliam Hoy, ’86Linda Hrebik, ’94William Hubbard, ’87Robert Hudson, ’74Vera Alderman Humphrey, ’92Sally HunterThomas Hunzeker, ’71Michael Hurley, ’70Cliff Husband, ’11Kerri HutchinsonMarcelline Hutton, ’62Nghia, ’93 and Minh-Quan Huynh, ’02IBM Matching Grants ProgramRobert IngrahamIntel Charitable Match TrustHuston Jack, ’69Renee Jack, ’90Melissa Jackson, ’12Wayne, ’64 and Marilyn JacksonDustin Jacobs, ’07Mary Jacobs, ’51Stewart, ’76 and Virginia JaehnigLyndon Jagroop, ’11James and Elizabeth Clayton Revocable TrustLawrence James, ’77Bonnie Parker Janos, ’54Anita Harris Janssen, ’53

Charles Jeffery, ’71Lowell Jeffries, ’84Patricia Jenkins, ’04Marian Jensen, ’48Theresa Kadrovich Jezeski, ’13Paul John, ’06Andrew JohnsonCarl Johnson, ’87Emilia Johnson, ’00, ’09Joseph Johnson, ’99Joshua Johnson, ’08Marc JohnsonMarquida Johnson, ’08Ricardo Johnson, ’09Stacy Albright Johnson, ’10Paul and Marcella Worthen Johnston, ’02Albert Jones, ’95Charles Jones, ’12Falvorees Jones, ’00Melvin, ’86 and Veronica JonesRichard Jones, ’80Robert Jones, ’80Sabrina Jones, ’91Lowell Jordahl, ’97Larry Jordan, ’77Geraldine Joseph, ’94Joseph and Christina Jung, ’98Kenneth, ’89 and Rosalee JustusKansas City Southern Industries *Sharon KavanaghRodney Keller, ’12Sasha Kelly, ’02Theresa Keltner, ’98Lucinda Wickberg Kichukoff, ’62Diana Kilbarger, ’85Roland, ’90 and Bertha KingWillie Kinlow, ’05Helen Riester Kitchen, ’51Traci KlasingBrad KleindlRobert and Susan Hanson Klemmer, ’64Jerry KlingerRalph Knight, ’77Sunny Knox, ’71Lyle KraftDonald and Sharon Chacalos Krams, ’71Matt, ’61 and Arline KrichWanda Kringle, x99Krueger and James Insurance AgencyEvelyn Krueger, ’59Mark, ’88 and Kara KuldaJoanne Kwandt, ’79Raymond Lang, ’85David Latham, ’85Gregory and Arlene Spain Laveist, both ’77Don and Evelyn Frierson Lawrence, ’90Eddie Lawson, ‘77

PARKITE CLUB (continued)Gifts totaling $1-$999

Joseph Laxson, ’05John Layman, ’55Roger Layman, ’57James Leath, ’93Richard Leavy and Christine Jones-Leavy, ’72Brian Lee, ’00Virginia Brunson Leever, ’42Pearl Lefevers, ’94Legal Search Associates Inc.David and Karen Rankin Lehmann, ’58Donald LennardCarla Lichty, ’72Alan LiebrechtPhillip Liles, ’81Glynda Lilly, ’12Nancy LindsayTammy Lindsey, ’09Camille LloydRichard Locke, ’73Lockheed Martin FoundationEdmund, x55 and Joyce Wilson Loew, ’56Logan Property LLCRoger, ’89 and Nancy LogginsDavid and Polly Butler Loggy, ’59Paul Long, ’72Lara Longo, ’94James Lonto, ’86Richard and Donna Loraine, ’75Roy Lorenz, ’79Gilbert, ’74 and Michelle Lowe, ’75Larry and Nanese Loza, both ’05Helen Phelps Lucas, x59Robert Lucas, ’88 and Nancy Bingman-LucasJames Lucente, ’94Nellene Lyles, ’88John, ’83 and Susan Williams Lynch, ’94MB2 SportsBelinda Myers Mack, ’08Christopher Madden, ’91Antoinette Madeira, ’88George Malveaux, ’89Edward, ’99 and Sally ManleyJohn Mann, ’66David Manning, ’02Jerold and Susan MarcellusJames Marcum, ’11Joshua Markley, ’11Oscar Marshall, ’86Nathan Marticke, ’10Dustin Martinez, ’06Dale MaskGregory, ’96 and Carla MasonSheri Allen Masterson, ’12Joseph, ’68 & Linda Traphagen Mastrangelo, ’70

Michael Mattson, ’94Christine Mautino, ’00Christine and Richard MauzeyJoanne Mayes, ’61Eric Mays, ’95Sally McAfeeJohn and Debra McArthurJulie McCollumJeff McConaughy, ’50Jan McCormack, ’94Brian McCullough, ’09Jane A. McDonaldJane E. McDonaldTony McDonald, ’02Albert, ’51 and Shera McDowellCharles McDowell, ’04Karl McFarland, ’07Robert, ’56 and Mary McGowanNeal, ’89, ’92 and Maria McGregorHaskill and Sarah McFarland McGriff, ’47Alan, ’77 and Deborah McIntyreRobert McKay, ’95, ’11Joel, ’55 and Carol McKeanShannon McKenzie, ’10Bruce, ’71 and Mary Hobbs McKeon, ’72Jeff McKinney, ’81Lisa McKinney, ’03Ronald McKinney, ’06Timothy McLain, ’99Jennifer McLaughlin, ’00Jim, ’71 and Karen McMillenCarl McMillin, ’52Christopher, ’11 and Lisa McNeelyDavid Meatyard, ’93Charles, ’68 and Esther Sukiennik Megerman, ’69Harry and Leslie MendenhallEugene Menker, ’75Merck Partnership for GivingKenneth Merrill, ’93William Meyer, ’67Brenda Michael, ’80Rebecca Mickelson, ’07Microsoft Matching Gifts ProgramWilliam and Geraldine Peterson Mier, ’52John, ’49 and Ruth Simms Miksovic, ’46Carol Miles, ’97Miller Packaging MaterialsFred Miller, ’77George, ’78 and Corinne MillerJames, ’63 and Elizabeth Hill Miller, ’61Jay, ’50 † and Dixie MillerMary MillerNatika Miller, ’05, ’06Robert, ’56 and Marcia MillerArrick, ’12 and Pamela MillsLeonetta Kimura Mills, ’63Rick and Candy Mills

Missouri Association of Community Arts AgenciesMissouri Eagle LLCDarrell Mitchell, ’12Darren Mitchell, ’04 and Mary Lyle-MitchellHeidi Mitchell, ’04John MitchellWillie Mitchell, ’98Betty Tuxhorn Modine, ’40Yvonne ModunoLinda MoffittDavid and June Nothdurft Mohr, ’97William Mongkeya, ’86Marilyn Valenti Montague, ’82Becky Evans Montanino, ’75Lauren Montgomery, ’12Ralph Moore, ’77Richard Moore, ’70Allen Moorman, ’78Wesley Moran, ’11William Morgan, ’81Frederick Morris, ’96Michael Morris, ’97Dianne Morrison, ’95Josephine MortelliOra Mosely, ’83Theran MuglestonShelley Murphy, ’98James, ’93 and Debbie MuschiettyRobert Myers, ’61NEM Properties LLCNail WorldNational Nutrition WholesalersCarlos Navarra, ’10Florence Ito Naylor, ’65John Nelams, ’81Ronald, ’52 and Marilyn NelsonShane Nelson, ’05John NesbittMichael, ’87 and Kathy NeverveJohn and Joyce NevinsStephenie Newby, ’11Andrew Newman, ’86Michael Newmyer, ’74William and Nancy Shea Nichols, both ’60Ralph, ’47 and Lois NiemannKathi King Nippert, ’12Ujinobu Niwa, ’48Lucinda Noches TalbertRhona Noel, ’91Roger Nordquist, ’55John and Jean NorenNorthPoint DevelopmentCharles, ’67 and Virginia NortonLois Sheppard Noto, ’58Donald O’Hare, ’50Earl O’Loughlin, ’73

Carroll O’Neal, ’89Milton, ’77 and Theresa O’QuinnHenry Oakes, ’80Dennis, ’74 and Jeanette OkerstromWilliam and Marilyn Weber Oline, ’53Joe Oliver, ’77Holly Sliger Olsen, ’12Francis Olson, x42Robert Ortiz, ’00Irene Osuga, ’62David, ’65 and Lucia OswaldRobert, ’61 and Jacqueline Uebner Oswald, ’60Aykut Ozgunay, ’05Michael, ’67 and Cynthia PapierniakFern ParentMack Parham, ’96Doyne Prulhiere Parisi, ’68Melvin Parker, ’92LeeAnn Parsons, ’10Rebecca Parsons, ’95Alexander, ’59 † and Roberta Fehlman Patience, ’56Bruce, ’68 and Patsy PattersonHelen Black Pavich, ’44Dee Houghton Pawley, ’55Mari Hougen PeakAnna Pearson, ’95Scott and Teresa PearsonRebecca PeckPerceptive SoftwareOscar Perez, ’82Charles and Jane PerinoMarvin and Janice Gow Pettey, ’66Callie Phillips, ’97James Phillips, ’78Ozell Phoenix, ’95Robert, x51 and Patricia PiperRichard Plocica, ’77Jerry Plummer, ’62Paul, ’03 and Susan Plunkett, ’05Clifford, ’64 and Elizabeth Streeter Porter, ’62Darrell Porter, ’90Marian PostonSam, ’66 and Nancy Rohlfing Potter, ’66Adam PotthastJohn and Deanna PottsStan and Layne PrengerErgys Prenika, ’05Kelly Preston, ’04Daniel Price, ’75Wendy Bordner Pruitt, ’04Greg Prymak and G. Ann SchultisBarbara Walker Psarakis, ’62Mark, ’06 and Summer Jackson Purcell, ’09, ’11David Purdin, ’90Hanh Quach, ’79Quality Inter-Connect Systems Inc.

Merlin and Pat Wilson Quillen, ’51Scott Raak, ’12Keith Rageth, x59Cynthia Arroyo Ramirez, ’11Emzell RamseyAlonzo Randolph, ’79Forest and Barbara Blake Randolph, ’90Donald Rathburn, ’58Brian Rawls, ’88Roxie Reavis, ’83Juanita Poffinbarger Reed, ’63Phillip Reeder, ’12Leslie ReeseFrench, ’08 and Melissa ReidTammy Gray Reid, ’91Patti Ren, ’04Richard Renfro, ’37Robert Renton, ’00, ’08Christine ReyesPatricia Phillips Rhoades, ’51Eddie Rice, ’85Judith Richardson, ’94Eckhart and Rosemary Albertson Richter, ’48Mae Ridges, ’01Ridgley Leasing Company LLCGeorge Riester, x46Roger Rikkola, ’65Norton Riley, ’54Saundra Ripper, ’98RiskAnalytics LLCDavid Riter, ’03Niki Rittenhouse, ’03Darwin Rivera, ’04, ’07John and Joyce Roberts, ’06Pamela Roberts, ’88Jaime RobertsonShelly Robinson, ’91Stacy Roche, ’89Eduardo Rodriguez, ’07Oliva Rodriguez, ’01Denne RoeMichael, ’76 and Orvalee RoeRosalind Roger, ’09Deborah RogersJames, ’01 and Francisca RogersWayne Rogers, ’64William Rogers, ’77Patricia RolewiczGregory RoseGary, ’67 and Trudy Henderson Ross, ’66John Ross, ’93Peter, ’66 and Sheryl RothbergLester, ’70 and Maria RuarkEugene and Charlene RuizTom, ’59 and Beulah RuleRobert, ’90 and Paige RumphBlair, ’73 and Karen Russell

Larry Russell, ’02Edward, x61 and Roberta SabinKeith Sader, ’05Judith Saitta, ’86Andrew Sanchez, ’11Sandra SandersAmanda SandquistThomas SassaChris Saullo, ’04Don Savoia, ’90Karie Schaefer, ’06, ’12James ScheibMary Schenk, ’61Salvatore Schifano, ’94David Schilder, ’84Robert and Nancy Van Meter Schmidt, ’53Deena Schneider, ’08Mary Dean Schooler, ’38Jerry Schrader, ’57Marthann SchulteRussell, ’43 and Velma Helms Schuster, ’44Penelope Scialla, ’69Bruce, ’63 and Jane ScottRicky Scott, ’07Robert Scott, ’11Yvette Scott, ’96Roy Scrimshaw, ’76Yvonne SeckingtonLeroy, ’70 and Rebecca SeedsDelphine SefcikKarolton Sefcik, ’78Jack Serig, ’70Elizabeth Serpa-Flook, ’97Michael Sevcik, ’80Raymond and Marjorie SeverinMichael Shaner, ’12Kevin and Bobbi Shaw, ’01Efrem Shimlis, ’97Ruby Shorts, ’02Robert, ’43 and Lucille ShrimptonMary ShrinerAngela Richardson Siefkes, ’97Andrew Simpson, ’10Megan SimpsonJohn, ’87 and Margot SisarioJeffrey Sloan, ’01Brian SlobodaDonovan Smith, ’56George Smith, ’96James Smith, ’96Leslie Smith, ’85Paul, ’56 and Margaret McCluggage Smith, ’58Peter Smith, ’74Robert, ’49 and Joann Hoell Smith, ’50Ronald and Jennifer Smith, both ’03Sharon King Smith, ’97Steven Smith

Stern Foundation provides grant to update Park theaterPark University received a $17,400 grant from the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts to support costs to replace the curtain legs and stage rigging in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater located in Alumni Hall on the Parkville Campus. The curtains, thought to be about 50 years old, were deteriorating and outdated, and the rigging above the stage was not state-of-the-art.

“The improvements benefit not only students at Park, but groups and organizations surrounding the Parkville Campus who use the space for artistic productions and workshops throughout the year,” said Andrea Southard, Ph.D., instructor of theatre at Park.

Every year, the Coterie Theatre, a professional Equity theater serving young audiences, hosts drama and acting camps at Park for children in kindergarten through high school. The Bell Road Barn Players, a theater company founded in 1952 by the Davids, have used Park’s theater most years since their Platte County, Mo., theater suffered irreparable flood damage in 1993.

In addition to providing an academic minor designed to augment other departmental majors, Park’s Theatre Program offers two main stage presentations each year.

PARKITE CLUB (continued)Gifts totaling $1-$999

Suzanne Smith, ’96Taylor Smith, ’10Victor, ’08 and Diane SmithFrank Smocks, ’80John Snider, ’57Lynn SnyderKelly Huddleston Sobieski, ’12Jade Sodam, ’99Ruth Wasser Solomon, ’49Monica Sosa, ’13Peter, ’72 and Sally SouleDonald Spangler, ’87Gordon Sparlin, ’99Robert, ’97 and Rhonda SpencerKathleen Spennrath-BoorMichel SportsmanJames, ’89 and Carol Roberts Springer, ’87SprintKathryn Mason Sprowle, ’06Andrew SquiresThomas Stachowski, ’91Susan StaffordAntonio, ’99 and Tammie StagnittaWalton Dees and Susan StallingsNancy Richardson Stankus, ’61Derek Stanley, ’04Troy and Gwen Starkey, both ’11James, ’90 and Sharon StarrCarl, ’00 and Debbie SteffenNancy SteinackerThomas, ’09 and Lori StevensWilliam, ’66 and Linda StewartKathryn StraussLaDonna Strickland, ’04Richard Strode, ’88Robert and Rebekkah StutevillePatrick Sullivan, ’85Alex Summers, ’90Susken Inc.Mark Sutton, ’76Frederick, ’69 and Somjit SwainCarl Swanson, ’93Lemert, ’81 and Karen SwisherT K Truck SalesSarah Penzien Taft, ’79Paul and Tammy Tappana, ’05Joyce Barnes Tastad, ’95Rashone Tate, ’98Carolyn Defriend Taxer, ’62Edward Taylor, ’04Kimberly Joseph Taylor, ’11Kimberly Shields Taylor, ’11Stanton TaylorBarbara Purkhiser Tegtmeyer, ’51Dennis Temple, ’63 and Cecelia Downs

Lorenza Terry, ’91Stephen TerryJohn and Sandra TewJudith Tharp, ’63The Urgency Room LLCRobert and Brenda Theis, ’98Latrish Thomas, ’10Lori ThomasFrederick Thompson, ’85Gregory Thompson, ’93James Thomson, ’54Arthur and Diane Porter Thornton, ’64Ellynn ThorstensCharles Thurig, ’73Nancy Bruce Tiburski, ’51Tim Chelpaty Inc.Steve TinglerLennea Etter Tinsky, ’91Ronald Tipa, ’86Khanh Tran, ’10Thea Troupe, ’76Arabella Tubbs, ’76Lou Turner, ’89Lyle Tweedy, ’04Patricia UrdangKendall, ’65 and Frances ValentineLois Van CleveKathryn Van OrdenKathy VanCleaveLuis Vega, ’03William VenohrLinda Vestal, ’94Harold, ’70 and Claire ViaMaureen Viall, ’83William Vidal, ’70Thomas Vincent, ’76Frances Virun, ’02Eleanor Voorhies, ’37 †Roger and Winona Fleming Wagner, ’66Winona Waldrup, ’10Brian, ’95 and Paula WalkerGloria Walker, ’93Gregory Walker, ’96Daley and Dixie WalkerKendall Walker, ’02Barbara Wallace, ’87Howard, ’45 and Nancy WallaceRaymond Walton, ’91Christopher Ward, ’10Terrence and Linda WardRobert Wareham, ’91Alfred Warner, ’82Carol Bucher Washburn, ’64Charles Watkins, ’79Lou Rogers Watkins, ’64Robert and Nancy Budlong Watkins, ’61Cora Jackson Watson, ’10

Dorothy Harper Watson, ’52Henry Weathers, ’74Brad and Marla Mitchell Webber, both ’85Cynthia Weber, ’08Elizabeth Weese, ’05Marvin, ’56 and Julia WehrmanLarry WeiansMichael and Rita Weighill, ’90Richard Weimer, ’87Ronald Welch, ’92Jack, ’59 and Marjorie Crabtree Wells, ’60Eileen West Barber, ’71Anthony West, ’87Robert and Lois White Whitcomb, ’52George White, ’90Harold and Carole O’Brien White, ’70William Whitehead, ’75Linda WhitenerWilliam and Barbara McDowell Whitt, ’65Katherine Wienberg, ’94Donald Wiggins, ’89Michael Wikstrom, ’96Catherine Wilane, ’88Dorothy Blackford Willcutt, ’55Betronnie Williams, ’05Blaine Williams, ’61Bruce Williams, ’62Freddie Williams, ’92Karen Williams, ’11Marilyn Clemons Williams, ’91Ellen Willits-SmithBryan Willmon, ’06, ‘08Charles and Margaret McElwain Wilson, ’65Debra Wilson, ’01Harold Wilson, ’81Jay Wilson, ’09Bryan Winston, ’79Brian Winters, ’89Margaret Worthington Winters, ’45

Clinton WisdomScott and Ami WisdomRuby Withers, ’92Jane Witter, ’95Kim Wixon, ’74Frederick Wohlfert, ’71Nancy Tolbert Wollard, ’53William, ’52 and Joan WooJane WoodRobert, ’97 and Kellie WoodruffEric and Angela Wright, ’87Jean Wright, ’89Joyce Wright, ’94Vickie Writt, ’87Lemuel Wynn, ’75David Yates, ’92Patricia Porter Yingst, ’61Heather YohoMichael Yonce, ’89Albert Young, ’72Gregory Young, ’10Preston and Daisy Hoskins Young, ’73Robert, ’64 and Gretchen YoungSteven and Barbara Youngblood, ’09Shu-Hon, ’62 and Pauline YuThimios Zaharopoulos and Julia CrainBeverly Zimmer, ’97Harold and Ann Ritchert Zimmerman, ’54Herb and Martha Zirschky, ’81Fritz and Nancy ZschietzschmannLinda Zurn

† Deceased* Gifts given through funds held at a donor advised

fund or contributions made to other organizations designated for Park University, including: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation, Minnesota Life Insurance Co., National Christian Foundation and United Way.

Park University faculty and staff are an integral part of the University’s fundraising efforts. Many sources for grants and funding look to internal giving rates to determine whether or not to donate money to an organization. These gifts are put to use immediately and have a long-term funding impact on the University through scholarships and other programs. These individuals truly exemplify the University’s motto, Fides et Labor.

Judith L. Appollis, ’06Melissa Aust, ’01Kenneth I. Austin, ’04Tewaney M. Ayalneh, ’03Michael B. BecraftStephen E. BellSteve BergErik O. Bergrud, ’94Brad BilesAlisha R. Blackwelder, ’03Eric Blair, ’06Diana Boyd McElroyEdmund BrackettKathi M. BrantNathalie Aquino BrechWakisha BriggsJackie M. Malmberg Campbell, ’09, ’11Debora J. ChampagneLaure A. ChristensenLora CohnCathy L. Colapietro, ’06Lesley CollinsHoward C. CollinsonKimberly S. ConnellySuzan A. CorcioneClarinda CreightonJames C. Crum, ’83David CurtisKeith M. Dailey, ’00Andrew DavisJohn S. DeanLaurie N. DiPadova-StocksSuzanne DiscenzaLinda S. DoubenmierHugh DowningMichael DrogeCarol S. Duncan

Betty DusingRoger DusingNancy EastmanWinifred Edwards, ’03Glenn E. FerdmanKelly FitzgeraldPaul H. Gault, ’60, ’88Courtney GoddardJessica GreasonValorie GuthrieScott HagemanRoger W. HersheyDanita K. Hodges, ’12Brian L. Hoffman, ’86Glenda J. HolderDonna K. HowellWilliam B. Hubbard, ’87Sally HunterRenee Jack, ’90Andrew T. JohnsonMarquida E. Johnson, ’08Jerry D. JorgensenTraci L. KlasingBrad KleindlDonald H. LennardAlan LiebrechtH. Camille LloydHelen Phelps Lucas, x59Edward J. ManchionJody Manchion, ’99Susan MarcellusNathan Marticke, ’10Christine L. Mautino, ’00Debra McArthurJulie McCollumLaurie McCormackNeal L. McGregor, ’89, ’92

Heidi M. Mitchell, ’04Yvonne N. ModunoJune E. Nothdurft Mohr, ’97David F. Monchusie, ’00Josephine MortelliTheran K. MuglestonJohn R. NesbittJoyce A. NevinsLucinda Noches TalbertJohn W. NorenJeanette OkerstromLeeAnn Parsons, ’10Mari J. Hougen PeakRebecca A. PeckWilliam C. PivonkaAdam PotthastDeanna K. PottsLayne M. PrengerDavid V. QuemadaPatti J. Ren, ’04Christine M. ReyesNiki D. Rittenhouse, ’03, ’04Gregory L. RoseCarol SandersSandra L. SandersKarie B. Schaefer, ’06, ’12Deena M. Schneider, ’08Marthann SchulteG. Ann SchultisBobbi J. Shaw, ’01Efrem B. Shimlis, ’97Mary A. ShrinerMegan T. SimpsonBrian SlobodaLynn SnyderMichel A. SportsmanWalton Dees Stallings

Nancy SteinackerRebekkah A. StutevilleEdward L. Taylor, ’04Stephen W. TerryJohn TewSteve TinglerPatricia M. UrdangKathy L. VanCleaveWilliam R. Venable, ’11Linda J. Vestal, ’94K. Daley WalkerTerrence WardDorla D. Watkins, ’80, ’00Rita Weighill, ’90Eileen West Barber,’71, ’78Linda WhitenerEllen Willits-SmithJay M. Wilson, ’09Clinton WisdomAmi E. WisdomJane WoodDavid L. Yates, ’92Heather Greenwood YohoSteven YoungbloodThimios Zaharopoulos

HoWArD BAiley MCAFee HeritAGe SoCietyMembers of the Howard Bailey McAfee Heritage Society are consummate leaders who have demonstrated their love of Park University by committing to a deferred gift through a will, trust, charitable remainder trust, charitable gift annuity, deferred gift annuity, life insurance policy, remainder interests in real estate or pooled income fund gifts. Park appreciates its alumni and friends of the University whose growing numbers establish gifts through their estate plans.

Robert Bryan ArmstrongDeanna Medlin Armstrong, ’70Noble I. Ayers †Clifford E. Backstrom, ’32 †Evelyn Dahlstrom Backstrom, ’33 †Phyllis B. BayerRichard C. Bayer, ’54Roger E. Bell, ’78John A. Bennett, ’50 †Eliot S. Berkley †James F. Bigalow, ’39 †Dorothy E. Blackman †Ralph E. Blackman, ’31 †John E. Blalack, ’82Robert B. Booth, ’68Rutheloise BorchardtDonald J. BreckonSandy BreckonEthel M. Metheny Bricker, ’44 †Frances Neil Broadhurst, ’42 †William B. BruchVirginia Bruch, ’97H. Hildreth Buterbaugh, ’65Anita B. ButlerBeverley Byers-PevittsVincent Campanella †Robert R. Cantine, ’62Beverly Somerville Cantine, ’62Mae CariddiJames G. Cariddi, ’49James L. Cobb, ’56Phyllis Dawson Cobb, ’58Mimi ComfortMark ComfortMary Alice CorbettRobert P. Corbett, ’38Anna M. CoryJohn C. Cory, ’42William Cozort, ’57 †Martha A. CrockettJames E. Crockett, ’45George T. Croskey, ’40 †Tamas Gyorik DeSalanky, ’69

Ruthann Crinkelmeyer Donahue, ’64Michael DrogeMolly A. DrogeKenneth Eason, ’32 †Betty Eason, ’33 †Laurie EberstRichard M. Eberst, ’69Charles J. Edwards, ’42 †Dennis Epperson, ’69Bonnie Wallace Epperson, ’70Herman Fischer †Marion Tollaksen Fischer, ’33 †Karen Peters Frankenfeld, ’59Audrey H. Freeman †Arthur B. Freeman, ’65 †Sylvia Helms Gault, ’60Paul H. Gault, ’65, ’88Steven F. Gebert, ’92 †Doris McClatchey Gerner, ’51James P. Gerner, ’52 †John F. Gibby, ’49Ricky C. Godbolt, ’93Malcolm J. Good, ’39 †Josephine Barni Green, ’33 †Kathryn Houghton Groves, ’31 †William Perry Guilkey, ’97, ’07Edwin E. Hancock, ’34 †Oradelle Malan Havey, ’32 †Gwendolyn HawksLoucile Mayhew Heckman, ’33 †Carl F. Hedquist, ’37 †Dean HenricksenKathryn HenricksenAlice Hornecker, ’30 †Robert E. Hoskins, ’74Kenneth Robert Hougland, ’49 †Eva Mae Tyree Hougland, ’50 †Doris A. Howell, ’44Thom H. Hunter, ’42 †Ruth Rinehart Hunter, ’44 †Joan IoannidisMary Lou Jaramillo, ’92, ’96Richard W. Johnson, ’69

Katharine Cox Jones †Louise Mann Juergens, ’27 †Pete Kale, ’71Fred R. Kenower, ’25 †James Kensett †Lenore Brownlee Kensett, ’48Arthur H. Kensler †Joyce Kensler, ’88 †Arthur F. Kluge, ’65Lorene Metheny Knight, ’39 †William R. Knight, ’39 †Anne L. Wickham Lane, ’91Dean Demotte Larrick, ’53Cathy R. LennonPatricia L. Sapp Lutz, ’44 †Ora Mae Lyle †Edward F. Lyle, ’25 †Kenneth MacDonald, ’33 †Margaret Haner MacDonald, ’34 †Ruth Yoakum Mackenzie, ’33Donald M. Mackenzie, ’33 †Harriss Cleland Malan, ’28 †Michael John Mangus, ’95 †Donald H. Martin, ’45 †Margaret Nichols Martin, ’47 †Robert E. Martin, ’50Dorothy MayKenneth B. McAfee †Hugh B. McAfee, ’41 †Mary Ann Sackville McAfee, ’42 †Helen H. McClusky †Howard Y. McClusky, ’21 †Virginia B. McCoyDiane K. McDowellDavid W. McDowell, ’60 †Maria E. McGregorNeal L. McGregor, ’89, ’92Marcia S. MillerRobert Clinton Miller, ’56Milton H. Mohler †Ferne Mohler †Margaret Ann MonahanRita Monahan

David F. Monchusie, ’00Thomas R. Mooney, ’67 †John M. Moore, ’25 †Margaret Whiteside Moore, ’27 †Louise MordenCameron H. Morrison †Florence A. Ito Naylor, ’65Michael Newburger, ’70Jessie Craig Obert, ’31 †Timothy Pelton, ’70Andrea Lang Pelton, ’70Thomas A. Perry, ’34 †Lora Turner Perry, ’40 †William L. Perry, ’67Linda Lawton Perry, ’67Harry Peters, ’35 †Rosena E. Eldridge Peters, ’36 †Robert R. PevittsBarbara Ann Potts, ’54 †Constance Koning Proffitt, ’54Russell Proffitt, ’55 †Mary Ann Metheny Putman, ’41 †David V. QuemadaPatria QuemadaThomas A. Ray, ’71Mary Bess Markward Renken, ’33 †Marjory Louise Rodgers Rice, ’38 †Verna Griffin Richardson, ’55 †Dorothy Riggs, ’30 †Robert M. Riley, ’43 †Betty Ann Meyers Riley, ’45Stanley K. RogersAnnelle Hauetter Rogers, ’60Gerald L. RushfeltPenelope Tipton Salazar, ’63Weston T. Sauby †Lucille Crawford Sauby, ’43Barbara Moser Schaible, ’56Winifred Harris Scheib, ’37Harold Scheib, ’39 †Joe G. Schoggen, ’43Charlene Schwenk Schoggen, ’43 †Maxine Spoor Schoggen, ’46

Phil H. Schoggen, ’46Robert W. Seamans, ’56Joseph T. Sefcik, ’43Barbara L. Small †Terry SnappBetty G. SnappTalma B. Stanley, ’29 †Thompson Starfire, ’65 †G. Ross Stephens, ’49James David Stratton †Hila Richards Stratton, ’35 †Jerrie McComb Sullenberger, ’45Willard Franklin Sullenberger, ’45Mary E. Swallen, ’25 †Stanton A. TaylorEleanor McDaniel Taylor, ’54 †Hugh Temple †Saranna Johnson Temple, ’43Tammy M. ThompsonBernice J. Collins Thompson, ’58Timothy Joel Thompson, ’93Betty Broadbent Turner, ’31 †Berniece M. Miller Vaughan, ’34 †Constance Vulliamy, ’33 †Gary WagesLynette WagesIrvine D. Walker, ’32 †Marie Hubbard Walker, ’34 †Clara M. Mariner Wallace, ’26 †Alice W. Winter Waln, , ’23 †Charles WaltersDorothy K. King Walters, ’47Dorla D. Watkins, ’80, ’00Dorothy J. Harper Watson, ’52Ann E. Webb, ’81, ’99Michael A. WeighillRita Weighill, ’90Thomas M. Wells, ’34 †Martha Findlay Welsh, ’27 †Marjorie Jacoby Westmoreland, ’41 †Carol Groundwater Wheeler, ’62Philip D. Wheeler, ’62Jim Willson, ’56Mary Alice Webb Wilson, ’32 †Jerome W. Wilson, ’33 †June Delores WithersMary Wolfe †Herbert Snow Wolfe, ’18 †

† Deceased

triBUte GiFtSPark University offers a meaningful way to celebrate those special individuals in our lives who have made a positive impact for which we are grateful. Park is privileged to receive these generous gifts in honor and in memory of faculty, alumni, staff and friends of the University.

IN HONOR OF

Jean Curl, ’50by: Page and Beverly Dame, ’67to: Park Fund

Michael Drogeby: Candice Bennett and Associates Inc.to: International Center for Music

Carolyn McHenry elwess, ’71by: Robert P., ’38 and Mary Alice Corbettto: Park Fund

Michael t. eskeyby: Pearson Education Inc.to: Pearson Education Inc. Award

pat Fogartyby: Albert and Betty Dusingto: Friends of the Library

thomas H. Holcomby: William T. Kemper II Charitable Trustto: Founders Day Fund

Karolton W. sefcik, ’78by: Delphine M. Sefcikto: Library Fund

emily tsou Woo, x42by: James and Barbara Woo Bryantto: International Student Scholarship

IN MEMORY OF

Waldo Y. Burger, ’42by: Leslie Reeseto: General Scholarship

Martha J. Gray, ’50by: Page and Beverly Dame, ’67to: Park Fund

nicholas e. Manchionby: Raymond and Marjorie Severinto: Nicholas Manchion Scholarship

George R. and Lillian p. Millerby: Mary Emily Millerto: Park Fund

Ramon F. nochesby: Lucinda Noches Talbertto: Park Warrior Center

Lida pikeby: Albert and Betty Dusingto: Friends of the Library

Warren G. plumbby: Albert and Betty Dusingto: Friends of the Library

susan sakataby: Wilma Rose Bryan, Malinda R. Bryan-Smith, James N. Groebe and Danny Sakatato: Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel Improvement

Charlene schwenk schoggen, ’43by: Joe G. Schoggen, ’43to: Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel Improvement

John K. sefcik, ’50by: Delphine M. Sefcikto: Library Fund

William Ralph venableby: Albert and Betty Dusingto: Friends of the Library

Louis Weber, ’25by: William F. and Marilyn Weber Oline, ’53to: Chemistry Department

Gladys Zimmerman Weber, ’24by: William F. and Marilyn Weber Oline, ’53to: Chemistry Department

C. Ann Wentzby: R. David Wentzto: Student Teaching Fellowship

Willis D. Whitenerby: John F. and Joyce A. Nevinsto: Nicholas Manchion Scholarship

Luke Ryan Williamsby: Raymond and Marjorie Severinto: Nicholas Manchion Scholarship

samuel David Williamsby: Raymond and Marjorie Severinto: Nicholas Manchion Scholarship

Little Rock Air Force Base — Little Rock, Ark.Davis-Monthan Air Force Base — Tucson, Ariz.Luke Air Force Base — Glendale, Ariz.Barstow Community College — Barstow, Calif. Barstow Marine Corps Logistics Base — Barstow, Calif.Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base — Oceanside, Calif.Fort Irwin — Fort Irwin, Calif.Moody Air Force Base — Valdosta, Ga.Mountain Home Air Force Base — Mountain Home, IdahoScott Air Force Base — Belleville, Ill.Hanscom Air Force Base — Bedford, Mass.Independence Campus — Independence, Mo.Downtown Kansas City Campus — Kansas City, Mo.Fort Leonard Wood — Waynesville, Mo.Wentworth Military Academy and College — Lexington, Mo.Whiteman Air Force Base — Knob Noster, Mo.Malmstrom Air Force Base — Great Falls, Mont.Holloman Air Force Base — Alamogordo, N.M.Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station — Cherry Point, N.C.Grand Forks Air Force Base — Grand Forks, N.D.

Minot Air Force Base — Minot, N.D.Defense Supply Center Columbus — Columbus, OhioWright-Patterson Air Force Base — Dayton, OhioTinker Air Force Base — Midwest City, Okla.Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station — Beaufort, S.C.Charleston Air Force Base — North Charleston, S.C.Naval Support Activity Mid-South — Millington, Tenn.Austin Campus — Austin, TexasFort Bliss — El Paso, TexasGoodfellow Air Force Base — San Angelo, TexasLackland Air Force Base — San Antonio, TexasLaughlin Air Force Base — Del Rio, TexasRandolph Air Force Base — Universal City, TexasHill Air Force Base — Ogden, UtahFort Myer — Arlington, Va.Henderson Hall Headquarters Battalion — Arlington, Va.Quantico Marine Corps Combat Development Command — Quantico, Va.Fairchild Air Force Base — Spokane, Wash.Francis E. Warren Air Force Base — Cheyenne, Wyo.

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Park University has 40 campus centersin21states.Theflagshipcampus is in Parkville, Mo.

8700 n.W. River park Driveparkville, Mo 64152

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