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HONORSCONVOCATIONVirtual ProgramApril 21, 2021
Faculty & Staff AwardsPRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCEThis award is given to recognize the full-time faculty member who exemplifiesexcellence in teaching. The recipient was nominated by peers, students and staff forthis special recognition.Linda Bell, M.B.A.Lecturer of AccountingPROVOST’S AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCEThis award is given to the adjunct faculty member who exemplifies excellence inteaching. The recipient was nominated by peers, students and staff for this specialrecognition.Charles Troppito, M.P.A.Adjunct Instructor for MBA Graduate ProgramsEXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC ADVISING AWARDThis award is given to recognize faculty who have achieved excellence in providingPark University students with academic advising and mentoring. The Award isintended to recognize outstanding contributions in helping students define andachieve their academic goals.Greg Claycomb, Ph.D.Professor of ChemistryJ.L. ZWINGLE AWARDThis award is given to an outstanding faculty member for the current academicyear. Students of Park University are proud to pay tribute to an outstanding facultymember as voted by the student body.Wen Hsin, Ph.D.Professor of Computer Science-2-
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY SCHOLAR AWARDThis award was established by Manuchair Ebadi, ’60, Ph.D., in 1998 to honorDelta W. Gier, Ph.D., former chair of the Department of Chemistry who servedPark from 1948 to 1990. The award pays tribute to a faculty member who showsevidence of commitment to high standards of excellence in the area of scholarship:teaching, discovery, integration and/or service. The recipient also shows effective andinnovative connections between teaching and research, especially by undergraduatestudent involvement and participation. An inscribed name plate will be placed onthe Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award wall plaque, located in Mackay Hall, aspermanent recognition of the faculty member and the honor.Dmitry Gimon, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business AnalyticsDISTINGUISHED HUMANITIES FACULTY AWARDThis award, established in August 2007 by Manuchair Ebadi, ’60, Ph.D., celebratesthe work, life and thoughts of Woodbridge O. Johnson, Ph.D., professor emeritusand chair of religion and Biblical literature at Park from 1946 to 1966. Theaward is presented to a University faculty member who exhibits extraordinaryaccomplishments in research or creative scholarship through teaching, discovery,scholarly or creative work, and service. An inscribed name plate will be placed onthe Distinguished Humanities Faculty Award wall plaque, located in Mackay Hall, aspermanent recognition of the faculty member and the honor.Timothy Westcott, Ph.D.Associate Professor of HistoryFACULTY CENTER FOR INNOVATION FACULTY FELLOWSThe Faculty Fellows Program allows faculty the time and resources to engage in (andexperiment with) innovative teaching practices and to contribute to the developmentof learning across Park University.Ann Culton, M.S.C., Adjunct Faculty, CommunicationLacey Finley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of ManagementSamantha Quinn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of CommunicationLeslie Umstattd, M.A., Adjunct Faculty, Liberal EducationAmy Wolf, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education-3-
FACULTY ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE ANDUNIVERSITY EDUCATORSIn partnership with institutions of higher education, the Association of College andUniversity Educators prepares, credentials, and provides on-going support to facultyin the use of evidence-based teaching practices that promote student engagement,persistence to graduation, career readiness, and deeper levels of learning. Facultywho satisfy the requirements of ACUE’s course earn a certificate in effective collegeinstruction endorsed by the American Council on Education.Sandra Abbey Alla AdamsCindy AndersonSharon Brave HeartGina Chambers Kelly CollinsArielle Evans Emily GroverAlicia Hayes Kathy JacksonTiffany Janson Robert KaoRebecca Kudrna Sarena LangstonMatt Loux Carol MacArthurJuan Maza Martha McClungJay Memmott Nicholas MiceliSamra NasserStacie OrdonezTatiana Peisl Debra ShefferCathy Taylor Guillermo TonsmannJennifer Whitley Joyce WillhiteAngelia Wilson Angela WrightMalallai Zalmai-4-
2020-2021Selection of Outstanding StudentsPresidential ScholarsCumulative grade point average of 3.9 or above, degree seeking, full-time student with 30 ormore Park University hours.Adrian, SummerAl Ani, SarahAlsaleh, Mohammad K.Anderson, Allison NicoleAyala-Ramirez, BrianaBall, Emma C.Barnett, Abigayle B.Barnett, KylerBayarjargal,UranbaigaliBlair, AmandaBland, Jared C.Bowlin, Sara A.Boyer, Peter J.Briody, Brendan PatrickBrown, DestineeAliyaahBrown, Nicole S.Bucci, LucianoBurke, John A.Cangelosi, Renee F.Cantley, MeganClayton, Deanna ErinClayton, Jocelyn N.Clinesmith, JasonColbert, Ryan C.Cook, DaltonCorbin, Kayla C.Cordray, Emily G.Cornell, Tyler L.Costanza, Vincent J.Cox, Caitlin ElizabethCraven, SophieMeredithCrouse, Averyl O.Cuevas, Victoria S.Curtis, Nicole KarleighDavis, Shailynne N.dos Santos, ChristianGabrielDunn, Nathan M.Eiberger, Margaret LaineEichhorn, Elias N.Evers, Reid W.Evert, Paige E.Flint, Alissa R.Franklin, Henry R.Funke, Rachel L.Garcia, Hannah D.Garciano, Rochelle M.Giraldi Horta de Lima,Marina G.Glasenhardt, SamanthaGlaszczak, Jessica L.Gormley, Sonja N.Gray, Jacob P.Grigsby, SadieGunther, Sophia G.Haas, Alexis NicoleHahlbeck, Jena B.Hancock, Shea N.Henry, Blake LawsonHess, William LeeHodson, Zoey E.Holcombe, Carlie Z.Hubbard, Christina LouiseHutchinson, Makenna L.Iddrisu, AjataJohnson, Bradley A.Johnson, Madalene MaryJohnson, Sadie S.Julu, Darrell NabohKarki, ManikaKendall, Edward R.Khadka, SampadaKitelinger, Claire M.Lamsal, ManishLankford, Lucy VivianLarson, Jared MatthewLevenoskie, Karissa MercedLittle, Grace AnnLocke, MaryLocke, Shyan AliceLucas, Taylor A.Mahoney, NickManess, Jennifer ElizabethMarfield, Michael D.Mark, Mel E.Marker, Drake RobertMarrs, Mason MMarticke, Allison L.McCleary, Alexia M.McPherson, Katlynn LeighMichalski, Makayla LeeMickelboro, Michael S.Milledge, Morgan R.Moore, Taylor AnnMorgan, Caroline R.Moye, Sydnee A.Muchiri, Jackline W.Myshketa, AlbaNalivaiko, Natalya M.Nienhiser, Sarah EliseO, Cindy T.Oesterle, SavannahOlson, CarterOmesa, DerrickPaez, Yulissa AntoniaPappert, Hannah R.Patrick, Malachi AndrewPeeler, James D.Powers, Jesse LeeProctor, Jordan E.Raslan, Yousef AhmedMohamedRawhouser, Emily A.Rawhouser, Hailey N.Reed, CarmenRibeiro da Silva,Isabela C.-5-Rizzi, Johnathan PaulRobinson, BailyRoper, SophieRoss, Raven SierraRothacher, RebekahLeighSalam, Bayan S.Schields, Haley M.Schnoebelen, Mary E.Schroeder, Alexis NicoleShelton, Emilee MarieSnead, Taylor PaigeSolombrino, LaetitiaPina-LydiaSpoor, Austin W.Springer, Hunter AlexisStaerke, VictoriaTaylor, Kierra D.Tolbert, Mashala B.Truitt, Michael W.Wahlert, Delaney MarieWalsh, Claire MacKenzieWeber, Daniel JosephWeston, Joshua StevenWhittaker, Timothy N.Wieser, Tanner LeeWilliams, Jenny M.Willis, Michael BradleyWyatt, Savanna KaiZimmerle, BrittneyReneeZirpolo, Anna Marie
HONORS ACADEMYThe Honors Academy is a special program for which formal application is required.The Academy is open to undergraduate students from all disciplines. Incomingfreshmen, current students, and transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.75and an ACT score of at least 28 can apply for admission. The Honors Academy seeksstudents who desire to learn not only for self-satisfaction, but also as a means throughwhich they may contribute to their campus, city, national, and global communities insupport of the University and Academy mission statements. The program is designedto challenge academically well prepared students while introducing and reinforcingthe experiential learning outcomes Park University’s Literacies. The three foci of theAcademy, Service, Leadership, and Scholarship are explored through the curriculum.Academy students enjoy enriched scholastic experiences, growth through service, andbecoming leaders in their discipline.Jocelyn Clayton Vincent CostanzaAlissa FlintHenry FranklinMadelyne HartleroadTaylor LucasMel Mark Austin SpoorClaire Walsh Timothy WhittakerTHE MARLOWE SHERWOOD MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTThe Marlowe Sherwood Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established by ParkUniversity’s Alumni Council in recognition of Marlowe Sherwood’s 14 years ofservice to the University as the alumni director. The fund continues to grow throughgifts from members of the Alumni Association and friends of Park University. Thisscholarship is designed to be awarded to alumni of any Park undergraduate programfor use in one of the Park academic programs or to any spouse, sibling, child,grandchild, niece or nephew of a Park graduate to use in either a Park Universityundergraduate or graduate program.Addison Schoeck Morgan Laughlin-6-
College of Education andHealth ProfessionsSchool of EducationThe Dorothy Watson Literacy AwardsLiteracy for AllThis award is given to the junior or senior teacher candidate who best exemplifies theguiding principles of the Dorothy Watson Literacy Center through their coursework,field experiences and service.Cynthia SalazarMaking a DifferenceThis award is given to the junior or senior teacher candidate who best exemplifiescommitment to service through their coursework, field experiences and service.Jocelyn ClaytonOutstanding Directed Teacher AwardsThis award is given to a student whose performance as a student-teacher during thecurrent academic year has been outstanding.Elementary Level: Destinee RobinsonK-12 Art: Lauren ThompsonK-12 Spanish: Alissa FlintK-12 Special Education: Renee CangelosiMiddle School Level: John BurkeSecondary Level: Gena ShivelyDEPARTMENT HONORSEducationMaddie Johnson (Junior)Michael Marfield (Senior)-7-
School of Behavioral and Health SciencesPsi ChiPsi Chi is the international honor society in psychology. Its purpose is to encourage,stimulate and maintain excellence in the scholarship of its member in all fields,particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. The Park Universitychapter of Psi Chi was chartered in 1996. The following students are welcomed to PsiChi’s fellowship of common interest, mutual assistance and high endeavor.Raquel Castellano MansoRuby FivecoatAlexandra GiannakaJena HahlbeckTanisha Jones Nathaniel LaneAngelica Maese Grace NeiderhiserChihiro Saito Bayan SalamEverett Sanborn Aliya UmarRho Epsilon Chapter of Phi Alpha Honors SocietyPhi Alpha is the national honor society in social work. The Park University chapter,Phi Alpha Rho Epsilon, was established in 2010. The mission is to promote scholarlypursuits in the advancement of humanitarian goals and ideals, with a motto of“Through knowledge — the challenge to serve.”Hannah BisgesAnna BishopAmanda BlairKathryn BrownCaitlin CoxMegan DehmKaren Ellis Sarah EnderleEmma FrameSarah GrahamBarton HerndonChelsea HiltonChristina HubbardDarrell JuluRegina Montoya Megan O’MalleyHailey RawhouserBrittaney SchroederJordan Shockley Jessica SlaughterPorsche ThomasJessica TingleJessica Trump Lindsey WhiteHaley Williams-8-
DEPARTMENT HONORSFitness and WellnessEmily Cordray (Senior)Master of Social WorkKathryn Brown (Generalist)Vanessa Groves (Specialist)Mary Schnoebelen (Specialty)NursingShea Hancock (Senior)PsychologyAngelica Maese (Junior)Briana Ayala-Ramirez (Senior)Social PsychologyHaley Schields (Senior)Social WorkMary Schnoebelen (Junior)Caitlin Cox (Senior)SociologyAnderson Oleander (Junior)Kalani Earls (Senior)-9-
College of Liberal Arts and SciencesSchool of HumanitiesCommunicationsCal Downs AwardThe Cal Downs Award is given to the student who has shown exceptional performancein the area of Communication Theory and Human Relations.Johnathan RizziPaul Friedman Award in Interpersonal CommunicationGiven to the student who best illustrates the principles and practice of interpersonalcommunication.Taylor DumskyEnglishMary Barlow Writing Award for Outstanding Student WritingThe Mary Barlow Writing Award for Outstanding Student Writing is given to thestudent whom the English Dept. has identified as the most accomplished studentwriter.Grant HunsakerNicholas Manchion Endowed English AwardThis award is presented in memory of Nicholas Manchion as a living tribute fromhis parents, Ed and Jody Manchion, along with his brother Adam. It is awarded toa student majoring in English, of sophomore status, who has a grade point averageof 3.0. Nicholas believed that as long as the dreamers still dream and the writersstill write, there will always be love. His love of learning was evident in his speechand in the goals he had in life. The Manchion Award supports an original poetrycompetition.Morgan Milledge- 10 -
Sigma Tau DeltaSigma Tau Delta is an international English honor society. Its purpose is to conferdistinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate,graduate and professional studies. The Park University chapter of Sigma Tau Deltawas chartered in 1998. The following students have achieved the requirements formembership and are invited into the company of those dedicated to promotinginterest in literature and the English language.Vincent Costanza Alicia GrayGrant Hunsaker Kevin LewellenLambda Pi EtaLambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association’s official honor societyat four-year colleges and universities. LPH represents what Aristotle described inRhetoric as three ingredients of persuasion: logos (Lambda), meaning logic; pathos(Pi), relating to emotion; and ethos (Eta), defined as character credibility and ethics.Sara Bowlin Darius CampbellAveryl Crouse Natalya NalivaikoVictoria Olaleye Hannah PappertJohnathan Rizzi Savannah WyattPica Pole AwardThis is awarded by the Department of Communication, Journalism and PublicRelations to a student studying Multimedia Journalism and Public Relations. Theaward honors a student who has shown enthusiasm for and dedication to the fieldof journalism through their courses and involvement in student media.Shelby Adkins- 11 -
Sigma Delta PiTo honor those who attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and inthe study of the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking peoples; to honorthose who have made Hispanic contributions to modern culture better known inthe English-speaking world; to encourage college and university students to acquirea greater interest in, and a deeper understanding of, Hispanic culture; and to fosterfriendly relations and mutual respect between the nations of Hispanic speech andthose of English speech.Wesley Arce Carol CardenasMonica CervantesMatheus ChescaSavannah OesterleRachel RiddleVictoria TurnerDEPARTMENT HONORSCommunication, Journalism and Public RelationsSavanna Wyatt (Junior)Camelin Sampson (Senior)EnglishMorgan Milledge (Junior)Addison Schoeck (Junior)Jocelyn Clayton (Senior)Taylor Lucas (Senior)Fine ArtKierra Taylor (Junior)Victoria Turner (Senior)Graphic DesignJennifer Bernal (Junior)Ryan Eisenbacher (Senior)Interior DesignSonja Gormley (Junior)Claire Kitelinger (Senior)Modern LanguageSavannah Oesterle (Junior)Alissa Flint (Senior)- 12 -
School of Natural, Applied and Social SciencesChemistryThe American Institute of ChemistsThis award honors the outstanding senior in the field of chemistry.Morgan LaughlinDr. William C. Pivonka AwardInaugurated by the Class of 1988, the award is given annually in recognition ofthe dedication that Pivonka showed in teaching at Park University. It is given to anupperclassman who best represents the ideals of a chemistry major at Park University.Haley WilliamsThe CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement AwardThis award is presented in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement inchemistry during a student’s freshman year at Park. The award includes a chemistryand physics handbook from the publisher.Ashley KurimaGeographyGamma Theta Upsilon Excellence in Geography AwardPark University honors particular students whose scholarship, leadership andcitizenship exemplify the tradition of Park University within the academic department.This honor is bestowed by the president, trustees and faculty of the university.Marcos Barbosa- 13 -
Information and Computer SciencesOutstanding Association forComputing Machinery Service AwardThis award is co-sponsored by the ACM Club and the Department of Informationand Computer Science.Ryan CheungYvette KaranjaMathematicsHarold G. McDaniel AwardThis award is presented in memory of McDaniel, ’58, professor of mathematicsfrom 1961-78. It is given to honor outstanding students majoring in mathematicsor natural science.Jagrit NiraulaJ. Malcolm Good AwardThe J. Malcom Good Award is given to the best undergraduate research paper inmathematics by a Park mathematics major.Deanna ClaytonNatural and Physical SciencesProfessor L.A. Robbins Memorial AwardThis award is given to a student who has distinguished himself/herself in the naturalsciences and in athletics.Mashala TolbertBurton W. Scheib Pre-Medical PrizeThis award is given to a student majoring in science — preferably pre-medical — forexcellent work in this field.Grace Little- 14 -
DEPARTMENT HONORSBiologyReid Evers (Junior)William Hess (Senior)ChemistryRebekah Rothacher (Junior)Brittney Zimmerle (Senior)Criminal JusticeEmily Elizalde-Avila (Junior)James Peeler (Junior)Bayan Salam (Senior)Timothy Whittaker (Senior)GeographyPatrick Rodarte (Junior)Steven Payne (Senior)HistoryJoshua Weston (Junior)Henry Franklin (Senior)Information and Computer SciencePeter Boyer (Junior)Rinku Gopalil (Senior)Manish Lamsal (Senior)MathematicsSanad Dhital (Junior)Bethany Harms (Senior)Molly Soltis (Senior)Political ScienceTanner Wieser (Senior)- 15 -
College of ManagementSchool of BusinessBusinessPark University Business Faculty AwardThis award is given to the students who demonstrated exceptional leadership in theclassroom and exceptional potential in the field of business.Sophie RoperFinanceFinancial Executives Institute AwardsThis award is given to an outstanding graduate of Park University in the field offinance for the current academic year.Arthur D’avilaDelta Mu DeltaDelta Mu Delta is the international honor society for business programs accreditedby Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs at the baccalaureate,graduate and doctoral levels. Becoming a member of Delta Mu Delta is an honorindicative of earnest, intelligent purpose and rewarding achievement. School ofBusiness juniors, seniors, and graduate students completing a sufficient number ofcourses at Park University, ranking in the top 20% of their respective classes andhaving a current grade point average meeting the society’s minimum requirement areinvited to join.Edward KendallDrake MarkerSophie Roper- 16 -
DEPARTMENT HONORSAccountingMakenna Hutchinson (Junior)Jared Bland (Senior)EconomicsKeno Reynold (Junior)Victor Alves Tiveron (Senior)FinanceJohn Higgs (Senior)Human ResourcesNick Mahoney (Senior)Michael Willis (Senior)International BusinessIlse Jimenez (Senior)Giovanna Jordao (Senior)ManagementVictoria Cuevaz (Junior)Felipe Soter Chagas (Junior)Drake Marker (Senior)Cindy O (Senior)MarketingMarckson Francois (Senior)Nathan Straubel (Senior)- 17 -
Presidential AwardsLOUISA DAVIDSON HINDE/CAROLYN HINDEZARKARYAN MEMORIAL AWARDThis award is given to students, faculty, staff and/or alumni who best represent thespirit of Park University by promoting in others that quality of excellence that hasalways been associated with a Park education. The awards are presented in memoryof Louisa Davidson Hinde and Carolyn Hinde Zarkaryan, ’56.Taylor Lucas, studentOzoda Narzullaeva, studentHenry Roehrich, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing/ManagementTHE OUTSTANDING PARKITE AWARDThe Outstanding Parkite Award is given to two students on the University’s ParkvilleCampus who best exemplify the ideals of the University in their character, conduct,scholarship and student activity participation. The awards are endowed by Dr. Elliot F.Parker in memory of his parents, Albert and Jessie Parker.Jocelyn ClaytonRinku Gopali- 18 -
Dr. Doris Howell Leadership Awards2020-2021C.W. Bailey Award. Kokouvi AlowoneuDiyorbek NortojievCindy K. Anderson Senator of the Year. Timothy GibsonDusing-Proudfoot Award.Katherine RennerExcellence in Academic Advising. Greg ClaycombFaculty Newcomer of the Year. Kristen WhiteleyHonorary Faculty Newcomer of the Year.Camille Abdel-JawadJ.L. Zwingle Award. Wen HsinNew Student Organization of the Year. Speech & DebateOutstanding Class Member AwardSophomore.Macy MastersSophomore. Gabriel SoaresJunior. Demetria ByersJunior.Bruno CominNon-Graduating Senior.Manoj KhatiwadaNon-Graduating Senior. Hailey RawhouserPark Family Award.Tonya WesselServant Leader of the Year.Bayan SalamStaff Newcomer of the Year. Rachael ChapmanStudent Employee OTY (GA).Vanessa GrovesStudent Employee OTY (work study).Molly SoltisStudent Organization Advisor of the Year. Zac JarrardStudent Success and Impact. Barrett PriceTipton Award.Nathan MartickeToni Griggs Award.Stefanie RettenbacherProgram of the Year. RHC Grocery Bingo- 19 -
CEREMONIAL SYMBOLSPresidential MedallionThere have been two presidential medallionsin the history of Park University. The first,bestowed upon Acting President H. MeltonMohler by the student council in 1964, is apolished brass cross pattée with a sextant,representing the navigational mission ofthe president to guide the University, in thecenter. The insignia is surrounded by two redand yellow concentric circles and the wordsFides et Labor, the University’s motto. Thepresidential medallion of today, presented inApril 2002 to President Beverley Byers-Pevitts,Ph.D., is made of gold-plated bronze, withthe names and dates of tenure of each formerpresident engraved on the links of the chain.The medallion symbolizes the president’sresponsibility for the welfare of the institution.Ceremonial MaceThe ceremonial mace is among the oldestsymbols of authority. Once used as weaponsby royal bodyguards to protect kings, cities andparliaments eventually began using them, andthe heads of medieval universities later followedsuit. In academia today, the ceremonial macehas become one of the treasured symbols ofoffice and is representative of the power of aninstitution. Park University’s 42-inch ceremonialmace was commissioned by President GregGunderson, Ph.D., in 2017. In the centerof the mace head is Park University’s MackayHall clock tower and the school motto, Fideset Labor. The antique bronze, octagon-shapedplatform that supports the mace head has acherry wood upper disk and a lower disc madewith limestone mined from Park University’sParkville Campus, serving as a representation ofPark University’s strong foundation.- 20 -
The Faculty Fellows Program allows faculty the time and resources to engage in (and experiment with) innovative teaching practices and to contribute to the development of learning across Park University. Ann Culton, M.S.C., Adjunct Faculty, Communication Lacey Finley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management
