CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. It’s not too late to register for summer courses at Prairie State College (PSC). Course offerings include credit and non-credit courses and courses for students from other colleges or universities who are home for the summer. Credit courses include two eight-week summer sessions. The first session[Read More…]
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DIY Punk is Red, White and Blue
Daniel Makagon grew up in basements of punk shows and has decades of experience in the underground world of DIY punk. Makagon is an associate professor in DePaul’s College of Communication where he teaches counterculture, artistic initiative and active engagement with media. (DePaul University/Deanna Williams) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. [Read More…]
Catholic Studies Graduate Finds Calling Through Social Justice Experiences at DePaul University
One in a series of stories about graduates from the Class of 2016 Griffin Hardy (right) with anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean. Upon graduation on June 12, Hardy will continue work with Prejean’s organization Ministry Against the Death Penalty. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) DOWNLOAD CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. Griffin[Read More…]
‘Real Men Don’t Sing’: Allison McCracken to Discuss Crooning in American Culture on May 27
Crooning singing is the beginning of pop music, explains Allison McCracken, an expert in American popular culture, media and gender. McCracken, who teaches American Studies at DePaul University, will discuss her book “Real Men Don’t Sing: Crooning in American Culture” May 27. CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. Before Justin Timberlake[Read More…]
NIH Study Visualizes Proteins Involved in Cancer Cell Metabolism
Cryo-EM methods can determine structures of small proteins bound to potential drug candidates. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. Scientists using a technology called cryo-EM (cryo-electron microscopy) have broken through a technological barrier in visualizing proteins with an approach that may have an impact on drug discovery and development. They were able[Read More…]
Illinois Legislators, Community Leaders Share Grave Concerns About Toxic Coal Ash
SPRINGFIELD, IL -(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. Today, legislators and community leaders gathered at the Illinois State Capitol calling for improvements to the proposed state rules concerning toxic coal ash ponds in communities across the state. State rules are pending before the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) and must be comprehensive to[Read More…]
Representative Maloney LGBT Non-Discrimination Amendment Passes House with Bipartisan Support
Washington –(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. After Republican Leadership rigged a previous vote on a similar bill, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney’s (NY-18) amendment to prevent federal contractors from discriminating against LGBT employees passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 223-195. The Maloney amendment was introduced tonight to the Energy and[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Congressional Republicans Put Bigoted Ideology Over Energy and Water Legislation
Washington, DC– (ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. Today, Congressional Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives blocked passage of the Energy and Water spending bill due to the inclusion of an amendment from Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney on LGBT protections. The base legislation would have slashed energy funding and was weighed down[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending May 21, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 268,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 278,000. The 4-week moving average was 278,500, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
GetMyFuture.org the Latest Enhancement to US Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop Site to Help Young People Enter the Job Market
Mobile-friendly app connects to education, training and career options WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. The U.S. Department of Labor yesterday announced the launch of GetMyFuture.org, a mobile-friendly web application that helps youth plan their careers, explore education and training options, and search and apply for jobs. The app is one of many[Read More…]
