Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2013. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor Savoy resident and University of Illinois – Urbana student Elizabeth Ambros, a U.S. Navy veteran, as theIllinois Veteran of the Month for March 2013 on Monday, March 25, at 2:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Illini Union,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn Announces Best Contract for Taxpayers in Illinois History
Three-year Agreement Ratified by Union After Longest Negotiation in History SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday praised the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 members’ approval of the new union contract covering some 35,000 state employees. Negotiations took more than 15 months and the[Read More…]
Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter’s Visit to Jakarta, March 20, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2013. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout: “Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visited Jakarta on Tuesday and Wednesday and delivered public remarks at the Jakarta International Defense Dialogue (JIDD). He also met with ministers of defense from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, and with[Read More…]
Dramatic Monarch Butterfly Decline Tied to GE Cropland and Unseasonable Weather
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2013. Loss of habitat to genetically engineered (GE) cropland, as well as increasingly warm temperatures are responsible for the dramatic decline in Monarch butterfly populations, according to scientists who say populations are the lowest they have seen in two decades. This comes as the state of pollinators continues[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Takes Sixth in Harper College Tournament
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) speech team received sixth place overall and the fourth place quality award during a recent tournament hosted by Harper College. They competed against teams from 20 schools over four states. Among the individual awards PSC students received were third place in prose interpretation and[Read More…]
Rich East Band Hosts Inaugural Craft Show
Sitting at a special Rich East Rocket Band at Saturday’s Rich East Rocket Band Arts and Crafts Show are current or alumni band members and supporters: Pierre Jacques, Erica Bruce, Keith Bass (band parent), Josh Blomlie, Jacob Bass (Class of 2012), Davante Miller, Alicia Bass, Melody Johnson, Joseph Stone and[Read More…]
Substitute Teacher Academy at GSU in April 2013
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is sponsoring a daylong Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources on April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the university’s Hall of Honors. Many school districts are in need of qualified substitute teachers. This workshop will help experienced and new substitutes increase their[Read More…]
Presentation Focuses on Issues Related to Military Service
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Issues related to serving in the military are not limited to veterans. Often the effects of their experiences are felt by their family and friends, and in their community. The issues facing veterans and the people who care about them will be discussed in a presentation at[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Graduate Program Open House
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University (GSU) is hosting a graduate programs open house on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the G building Lobby (Faculty Office Center). With 35 master’s, doctorate, and specialist degree programs, GSU is experienced at providing graduate education opportunities for working adults. Information[Read More…]
GSU Hosts Undergraduate Program Open House
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University Office of Admission and Student Recruitment is hosting an Undergraduate Program Instant Admission Day on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid, and Career Services will be on hand to answer questions and guide[Read More…]
