Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- All 46 of the 2012 graduates of Prairie State College’s Nursing program who took the licensing exam passed on the first attempt– a 100 percent pass rate. Graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in order to obtain a license to practice[Read More…]
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GSU Faculty, Students Production ‘Reflections on Fatherhood’ Set to Premiere on WTTW-Channel 11
Robert Jordan. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Compelling stories about fathers and families are at the heart of a televised conversation between two award winning journalists, created by faculty and students at Governors State University and making its broadcast debut on WTTW Channel 11. “Reflections on Fatherhood” will premiere on[Read More…]
HRC to Boy Scouts: Adopt National Non-Discrimination Standards, Policy Proposal Not Good Enough
HRC announces more stringent criterion to earn 100 percent on Corporate Equality Index – companies giving to BSA will not be eligible for perfect score Washington-(ENEWSPF)- In the face of mounting national opposition to institutional discrimination, the leadership of the Boy Scouts of America is debating a policy which[Read More…]
Park Forest Native Michael Sonduck Appointed New CEO of Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Michael M. Sonduck. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) San Diego, CA–(ENEWSPF)– The Jewish Federation of San Diego County has appointed Park Forest native Michael M. Sonduck as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The selection process was conducted with consultation from the Jewish Federation of North America’s Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence.[Read More…]
Chicago Startup Incubator Excelerate Labs Takes National Stage
Mayor Emanuel Applauds Excelerate Labs’ Merger with TechStars; Chicago Holds its First Technology Diversity Council Meeting CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. Chicago’s start-up industry received a national boost this morning as local start-up accelerator Excelerate Labs joined the TechStars platform to become TechStars Chicago, becoming only the fifth city in the country[Read More…]
Governors State University Black History Month Marks ‘Crossroads of Freedom’
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2013. Governors State University is celebrating Black History Month 2013 with a wide range of events focusing on the struggles, successes, and contributions of African Americans in the United States. This year’s Black History Month at GSU follows the theme of “Crossroads of Freedom” and marks[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces 500,000 People Helped Through Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network
Urges Homeowners to visit KeepYourHomeIllinois.org for Assistance CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that one year after he launched the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN), more than a half-million people have connected to its free statewide resources to help keep their homes. “I launched the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention[Read More…]
Presidential Memorandum on Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women and Girls Globally
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Statement from Secretary of State Clinton: The Obama Administration has made it clear that advancing the rights of women and girls is critical to the foreign policy of the United States. This is a matter of national security as much as it is an issue of[Read More…]
Veterans Writing Group at Governors State University
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University invites veterans to join a new Veterans Writing Group, where they will discover or re-discover the craft of narrative writing in a small, supportive group environment. Veterans will enhance and learn new skills and share camaraderie with other vets in a six-week workshop. Groups are[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, February 1, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. Americans Willing to Pay More in Taxes if it means Keeping Social Security Benefits Americans support Social Security and are willing to pay more to preserve and even improve benefits, according to a new survey released on Thursday by the nonpartisan National Academy of Social Insurance[Read More…]
