New freshman experience cited as a national model – where students come first University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2014. The experts have weighed in – Governors State University will be offering a freshman year that can’t be found anywhere in the country, the state or Chicagoland. “Through a rigorous planning[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Saturday, Aug. 23: Chicago’s 4th Annual SlutWalk Demands an End to Rape Culture and Gender-Based Oppression
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2014. Chicago’s largest annual feminist demonstration returns to Daley Plaza this year to demand an end to rape culture. A Press Conference will be held at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington, at 12: p.m. The march will begin at 12:30 p.m. Speakers Will Represent: * The Sex Worker’s[Read More…]
Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary RADM John Kirby on Attempted Rescue Operation, Aug. 20, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2014. Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. Kirby provided the following statement: The United States attempted a rescue operation recently to free a number of American hostages held in Syria by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This operation involved air and ground components and[Read More…]
Supreme Court Stays Virginia Marriage Case
New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2014. Today the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of the Fourth Circuit’s July 28 ruling, which held that Virginia’s denial of the freedom to marry to same-sex couples is unconstitutional. The Fourth Circuit had declined to stay, or freeze, its decision, but today’s procedural action by[Read More…]
DePaul University Offers New Path to Advance Nursing Careers
Registered nurses to obtain B.S., M.S. and specialized certificate in one flexible online program DePaul University School of Nursing launches new RN to MS in Nursing program, giving nurses the opportunity to advance their careers with a specialized online degree program. (Photo by Flip Chalfant) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2014. Registered nurses[Read More…]
Amnesty International: Attorney General Holder Should Press for Police Reform
Ferguson Unrest Shows Need for Effective Oversight, Transparency Ferguson, MO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2014. US Attorney General Eric Holder should press state and local officials during his visit to Ferguson, Missouri, on August 20, 2014, to reform police practices to improve respect for basic rights, Human Rights Watch said today. Holder should[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce New Public Art Installations
Eight new sculptures to be installed by end of week in locations across Chicago, including Kenwood, Palmisano Park, Museum Park Campus CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), today announced that three new pieces[Read More…]
General Motors Recalls 2,990 Vehicles, August 20, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2014. SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014[Read More…]
BRITA Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: August 19, 2014 Recall number: 14-257 Dora the Explorer® Water Bottle (front and back) Recall Summary Name of product: Brita hard-sided water[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, August 20, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing JAMES FOLEY / REGION / ISIL IRAQ / ISIL / SYRIA SAUDI ARABIA / QATAR / TURKEY GAZA / ISRAEL JAMES FOLEY GAZA / HAMAS ISRAEL / MR. KHDEIR INDIA / PAKISTAN TURKEY AFGHANISTAN / ROSENBERG UKRAINE / RUSSIA TRANSCRIPT: 2:17[Read More…]
