Park University to Conduct Initial On-Site Kansas City Region Graduation Ceremony in over Two Years Time
Adelaida Severson, a distinguished alumna of Arizona State University (ASU) and the CEO of Bushtex Inc., an international satellite communications firm based in Gilbert, Ariz., will be the keynote speaker at Park University's Kansas City Area Fall Commencement on December 11, 2021.
The commencement ceremony will take place at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Mo., starting at 10 a.m. Due to capacity limitations and pandemic social distancing guidelines, the event is ticketed.
A total of 316 Park University students are eligible to graduate, with 200 scheduled to receive a bachelor's degree, associate degree, and/or undergraduate certificate. Additionally, 116 students are set to receive a master's degree and/or graduate certificate.
All individuals in attendance at the ceremony are expected to wear face masks or coverings while inside the Community of Christ Auditorium. More information about the commencement ceremony can be found on Park University's website.
Severson's professional background includes significant roles at Bushtex Inc., where she has served as president and CEO. Her expertise and reputation in the business sector have been shaped by her leadership and executive responsibilities at the company. Bushtex Inc. specializes in remote broadcast transmissions worldwide, catering to customers ranging from television networks to corporations and government agencies.
Severson's accomplishments extend beyond Bushtex Inc. She has served as a trustee for Arizona State University and has been a member of the HD (Historical District) South Gilbert Historical Museum Campaign. In recognition of her contributions, she was inducted into ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Hall of Fame in 2017. She also earned her doctorate degree in public administration from Arizona State University.
Severson has been a member of Park University's Board of Trustees since August 2020. Furthermore, she is a member of the 2020-21 Flinn-Brown Fellowship, a program of the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership.
For those seeking a more comprehensive understanding of Severson's background, it might be helpful to check Park University’s official announcements or Bushtex Inc.'s company communications.
Adelaida Severson's personal growth and education-and-self-development journey includes earning a doctorate degree in public administration from Arizona State University (ASU), where she later served as a trustee and was inducted into the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Hall of Fame. Her commitment to learning continues with her involvement in the 2020-21 Flinn-Brown Fellowship, a program of the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership.
