s u l y t S e h T
2024-25
A student publication of Park University since 1895
Volume 130
ISSUE
#2
Visit stylusonline.org for online news and student blogs IG: parkstylus stylus@park.edu October 4, 2024
Homecoming weekend recognizes Park alumni
Open house shows Park history Mati Smith Assistant Editor-in-Chief The Frances Fishburn Archives and Special Collections will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in the Academic Underground. The exhibit will feature Fishburn Archives of 200 Bibles, including the 1545 Greek New Testament, 1,888 artifacts donated by missionary alumni, artifacts about Chestnut I and Chestnut II resident halls, and the story of Dr. Eleanor Chestnut, who was an 1888 graduate from Park University. The Frances Fishburn and Special Collections open house will provide students with the opportunity to learn more about the history of Park University. Visit The Archives Magazine to find out more about Park University’s past.
PHOTOS COURTESY/Park University Park University’s Alumni Association and Park Athletics honored esteemed alumni during the 2024 Homecoming celebration on Friday, Sept. 27. Above left, former men’s volleball player Rob Cordero,left,and former soccer player Robert Palmer, right, were added to Park’s Wall of Honor. Above, from left to right, are Torchlighter Award winner Tom Peterman, Ph.D.; Alumni Council President Mary Celeste; Park Promising Young Professional Award winner Master Sgt. Corey Holt; Marlowe Sherwood Memorial Service Award winner Jack Satter; Cordero and Palmer; Park Director of Athletics Kristin Gillette; Provost Michelle Myers, Ed.D.; and President Shane Smeed.
In This Issue: Opinion..................2 Campus Life..........3 Entertainment...4-5 News......................6 Sports.................7-8