Month: May 2010

In and Around Park Forest Week of May 31, 2010

Deep blue waters await swimmers at this Saturday’s summer opening of the Park Forest Aqua Center. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2010. In lieu of its monthly meeting, the Park Forest Environment Commission will be sponsoring a Summer Energy Workshop on Thursday, June 3 at 7 PM at the[Read More…]

Blakemore Encourages Record Number of Graduates to Make a Difference at PSC’s Annual Ceremony

PSC graduates Etta Oben, Allision Trujillo, Alyssa Rhodes, Lauren-Ashley White, and Cayla Wiegele. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– All things are possible. That’s the message that Jerry Blakemore had for the graduates at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 51st annual commencement ceremony held on May 22. Blakemore, who grew up in[Read More…]

Prairie State College Announces Firefighter II Graduates

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several south suburban communities have new firefighters. Prairie State College (PSC) recently held a ceremony recognizing 18 graduates from its Firefighter II program. The vigorous, hands-on training program prepares students to become municipal firefighters and take the state fire marshal exam. The program follows the standards of[Read More…]

PSC to Hold Open House for Parents and Students

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Choosing a college is an important choice. Among the many options that Prairie State College (PSC) offers, students can earn an associate’s degree to transfer to a four-year school or gain job specific skills to enter the workforce with a degree or certificate. To learn more, students[Read More…]

Farm Fresh Market at Governors State University

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables are coming to Governors State University. The university’s first-ever outdoor farmers market opens for business June 3 on the south end of Parking Lot D on GSU’s University Park campus. Hours of the farmers market are 1 to 6 p.m., rain[Read More…]

Free Java Tuesdays at Faith United

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– All are invited to Faith United Protestant Church for FREE JAVA TUESDAYS beginnign June 1, 2010. Visitors are asked to go to Indianwood Boulevard side entrance between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. for free curbside service or to come and sit a bit. "There is no end[Read More…]

How To Avoid 5 Common and Expensive Financial Mistakes

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Young adults are graduating college and may lack a basic knowledge in financial literacy. After countless hours studying, late nights, final exams and some parties, now it’s time for graduates to head out into the "real world". The Better Business Bureau encourages these graduates to take initial steps[Read More…]

‘Barns’ Photographer to present at GSU

“Teeple” by Larry Kanfer. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Photographic artist Larry Kanfer is known for striking images of Midwestern scenes. As part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at Governors State University, he will discuss his new book “Barns of Illinois” on Tuesday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m., in Engbretson Hall.[Read More…]

GSU Hosts First Doctorate Hooding Ceremony

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Twenty Governors State University doctoral graduates, the first in the university’s 41-year history, will be honored on June 10 in a historic hooding ceremony that celebrates their academic achievements.    “We devote a separate ceremony, the first of many, to the ritual of placing the hood, symbolizing the[Read More…]

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