Yearly Event Gala Aiding Park's Global Warrior Center and School of Commerce
On June 12, 2019, at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo., the annual fundraising event "Night at the Helm" will take place, starting at 6 p.m. This event, open to the community, aims to support Park University's efforts in leadership in the military and business.
The funds raised from Night at the Helm will specifically benefit the construction of the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, a new building on the Parkville Campus that will house the School of Business and the Park Global Warrior Center. This centre provides essential information, resources, and personal attention to service members, veterans, and their families, assisting them in areas such as education, employment, finances, access to health care and counseling services, and transition assistance.
The School of Business, part of Park University's College of Management, is dedicated to providing quality, innovative, application-based learning to prepare a diversity of learners for careers in a socially responsible manner in a global community. The Warrior Center's mission aligns with this, as it strives to help veterans with employment opportunities, post-traumatic stress disorder, and transition assistance.
The event promises an evening of entertainment, with Laurel Gagnon, a graduate of Park University, performing violin at the event, and the University's International Center for Music set to participate in a short performance.
Individual tickets for Night at the Helm cost $250, and sponsorship levels start at $1,000. Registration and more information for the event can be found on Park University’s official website. For those seeking further details about the purpose, beneficiary programs, location, or ticket information for Park University's Night at the Helm event, it is recommended to visit the University’s official website, contact their development or alumni relations office, or check their official social media channels and announcements.
- Despite the focus on military and business leadership, the funds raised from Night at the Helm will not be limited to finance but will also contribute to the establishment of the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, which will provide assistance in various areas including education and self-development.
- Beyond the entertainment and musical performances at Night at the Helm, the Park University School of Business and the Warrior Center's mission encompasses the aid of veterans in multiple sectors, including education, employment, and post-traumatic stress disorder support.
