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Local expert to give free lecture on status of economy
Mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan in Mexico visits Donnelly
Men's soccer team takes home first place honors
LOCAL EXPERT TO GIVE FREE LECTURE ON STATUS OF ECONOMY
Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 3, 2008 — Donnelly College faculty member, Steve Modrcin, will give a free lecture on the current status of the economy on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Donnelly’s first floor meeting room.
Modrcin's presentation, titled "A Walk Down Wall Street," will cover topics such as the current status of the United States economy, the history of our economy, and investing. He is also prepared to discussed bear markets, recessions, and the bailout. Most importantly, Modrcin wants people to leave the lecture with an increased knowledge about what is going on in our economy so they can make the right investment decisions.
“I hope to arm listeners with the tools they need to make the best decisions about their money,” said Modrcin. “The more someone knows about the economy, the easier it is for them to make the right economic choices.”
Modrcin has taught economics and business courses for almost a decade in both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has also been active in the stock market and trading for more than twelve years. Modrcin holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, as well as a master’s degree in organizational management.
To view additional details about this event, click here. Should you have any additional questions, please contact Jennifer Price, Donnelly College’s Marketing Coordinator, at jprice@donnelly.edu. No reservations are needed to attend this free presentation.
MAYOR OF URUAPAN, MICHOACAN IN MEXICO VISITS DONNELLY COLLEGE
Kansas City, Kan., October 28, 2008 — Donnelly College, in Kansas City, Kansas, welcomed Mr. Antonio González Rodríguez, Mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan in Mexico, on Friday to discuss a nursing program partnership that is currently in the works between the two sister cities.
The mayor came to Kansas City to attend various sister city events which included a visit to Donnelly College to meet with area nursing school representatives to discuss this partnership.
“It was an exciting day for Donnelly,” said Donnelly College’s Vice President and Dean of Instruction, Kevin Kelley, Ph. D. “Mayor Antonio Rodríguez,along with Mexico’s Department of International Relations and the local sister city committee is the driving force of this upcoming partnership.”
The partnership would allow nursing students from Uruapan to come to Kansas City and immerse themselves in the culture of the United States healthcare industry. Likewise, Kansas City nursing students would be sent to Uruapan to gain practical experience by observing nursing students in the Hispanic culture.
“This exchange program would directly expose Kansas City nursing students to the Hispanic culture, giving them an opportunity to perfect their Spanish skills,” said Cyrus Shadfar, Associate Dean of International Studies at Donnelly College. “Having healthcare professionals with this kind of cultural experience would greatly benefit our community because of the growing Spanish-speaking population that resides in KCK. “
“Today, students have a significant advantage in the world of medicine if they are able to speak both English and Spanish,” said Anita Krondak, Director of Nursing at KCKCC. “The partnership would build these skills, but at the same time it would arm students with the ability to understand their field within the setting of another culture, setting them apart from other nursing students."
The Kansas City, Kansas/Uruapan, Michoacan Sister City Committee is lead by Delia Marin Hernandez. In 1978, Delia’s father, Roberto Marin, and Mayor Jack Reardon traveled to Uruapan to sign the first sister city agreement between Kansas City, Kansas, and Uruapan. “It is an honor to work with Mayor Joe Reardon to carry on the tradition of sister cities that was started by our fathers,” said Delia Hernandez, Chair of the sister city committee. “We have various initiatives of common interest we hope to begin implementing with the help of our sub-committee members here locally and in Uruapan.”
The Sister City Committee’s sub-committee in education is comprised of representatives from Mexico’s Department of International Relations, Donnelly’s Department of International Studies, KCKCC’s Department of Nursing, and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Together, they plan to first create a pilot program that would exchange two students from Uruapan’s nursing school, Cetis, and two students from Donnelly’s Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
“We want our students to return to Mexico as more well-rounded nursing professionals,” said Oscar Valdez Pimentel, Director of International Communications for Mexico’s Department of International Relations. “Upon their return, they can share their experiences with other students and give us a sense of which parts of the program are working.”
Plans for the launch of this program are now underway, with hopes to begin the first exchange in June 2009. To continue to move forward, the colleges will be looking at Uruapan’s nursing curriculum requirements to determine the level at which students would be entering the exchange program.
To learn more about this exclusive partnership, please call (913) 621-8720 or send an e-mail to cshadfar@donnelly.edu. For more information about the KCK/Uruapan sister city committee, please call (913) 677-3103 or send an e-mail to dhernandez4@kc.rr.com.
MEN’S SOCCER TEAM TAKES HOME FIRST PLACE HONORS
Kansas City, Kan., October 9, 2008 —Donnelly College's men's soccer team finished off their second season on top, taking home first place honors within the All-American Indoor Sports Division 3 league. This year marks the second season for Donnelly’s soccer club teams, but it already seems they are making a name for themselves.
“The team played exceptionally well,” said head coach Jaime Fuentes. “I was so proud of each and every one of them.”
The game began slowly with neither team appearing to have the edge. “I think we were all nervous in the beginning,” said team captain Fernando Ramirez.” It took us a while to get warmed up.”
Donnelly ended up scoring the only goal of the first half. The opposing team answered with a goal early in the second half, but Donnelly quickly responded by scoring five consecutive goals. The final score was 6-1.
“This is only our second season together, and already we are truly playing like a team,” said Ramirez. “It was great to capture the first place win and it really sets the bar high for us next season.”
“Both the men’s and women’s teams did a fantastic job this year,” said Fuentes. “I’m looking forward to the next season.”
If you have any questions about the game, please contact head coach Jaime Fuentes at (913) 621-8789.