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Bellissima Italia! From Tuscany to Monaco to Nice, France, alumni experience Old-World beauty. Fort Bliss Focus on Park University: Fort Bliss The 1.1 million-acre training facility has 2,623 students and can accommodate every Army weapon system. Democracy Day Greater Kansas City-area high school seniors win prizes for essays on “The Constitution as a Living Document.” Researching a Cure Manuchair Ebadi, ’60, Ph.D., heads up Parkinson’s disease research at the University of North Dakota’s School of Health and Sciences. Park Goes International Park maintains a vibrant presence on the international scene. Amazing India Chemistry Professor Sapna Gupta, Ph.D., shares the wonders of her travels. Calendar Contest Winners Alumni and friends provide outstanding pictures to fill the 2006 Park University Calendar. On-The-Wall Art Artist, wife, mother and business owner Melissa Feris, ’02, creates life-size murals for clients and family. Making Saves, Saving Lives Pirates goalkeeper Michelle Egler protects and defends both on and off the field.
Departments 18 Support for Park 19 Tribute Gift Recognition 12-15 Campus News 20-22 In Academia 24-31 Alumni Section 25 Alumni Bulletin Board 27 Golf Scramble Scorecard 28-29 Class Notes 30 Call for Nominations 31 Alumni Events 33 2005-06 Pirates Schedule OUR MISSION: The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community. Fall 2005 ‹‹
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