Havana, Cuba–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015 SECRETARY KERRY: Please be seated, everybody. Thank you very, very much. Muchas gracias. Buenos dias. I’m so sorry that we are a little bit late today, but what a beautiful ride in and how wonderful to be here. And I thank you for leaving my future[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Pharmacists Receive Cutting-edge Training at Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. Pharmacists from throughout the Midwest gathered at Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy in Schaumburg on Aug. 13 and 14 for training in how to administer point-of-care healthcare tests and screenings in community pharmacy settings. During the program offered in conjunction with the National Association of Chain Drug[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Historians to Mark 100 Years of African American Progress
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. When the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) celebrates its 100-year birthday in September, members of Roosevelt University’s Black Chicago History Forum will be there to remember. Founded by Carter G. Woodson (pictured above) in Chicago on Sept. 8, 1915, the national[Read More…]
Prairie State College Educational and Networking Event Encourages Women to ‘Get EMPOWERed’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) recently hosted a women’s focused educational event and networking opportunity, “Get EMPOWERed,” offered in partnership with the Professional Women’s Network (PWN). Welcoming speakers and guests to the college were Kelly Lapetino (far left), dean, corporate and continuing education; PSC President Dr. Terri[Read More…]
Photographer of the Year and Annual Student Work Exhibition Opens Aug. 17 at Prairie State College Christopher Art Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. A selection of works from Prairie State College (PSC) Photographer of the Year honoree Annabelle Mullennix of Matteson will be on display from Monday, Aug. 17, through Thursday, Sept. 10, during the Annual Photographer of the Year and Student Exhibition in the Christopher Art Gallery on[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Social Security in Park Ridge
Park Ridge, IL –-(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. Eighty years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law. Rep. Jan Schakowsky will celebrate this special anniversary with seniors and advocates in Park Ridge, IL, where she will issue the following statement: “Social security has been a national treasure for[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Illinois Mentoring Partnership Launch Mayor’s Mentoring Challenge
Initiative Seeks 1,000 New Mentors for Chicago Youth over the Next Two Years; Corporate Partners Commit 250 Mentors as Down Payment on Goal CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015.Mayor Emanuel and the Illinois Mentoring Partnership today announced the Mayor’s Mentoring Challenge (MMC), a two-year initiative seeking 1,000 residents to serve as new mentors[Read More…]
Senator Sanders and Rep. Cummings Ramp Up Investigation of Staggering Drug Price Increases
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015 — As a part of their investigation into recent drug price increases, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Joins Coalition Pressing FDA to Tackle Toxics in E-Cigarettes
As e-cigarette popularity soars, clear standards are needed to protect public health WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday joined U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jack Reed (D-RI) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) in calling for clear product[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Aug. 14, 2015
Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015 Alliance Celebrates Social Security’s 80th Anniversary with More than 40 Events Today Members of the Alliance are hosting more than 40 events today, August 14th, to celebrate and educate the public about the importance of protecting and expanding Social Security on its 80th birthday. Together with[Read More…]
