WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin yesterday asked the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) to include his Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act in their bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Act. Also included in today’s letter was a list of Illinois priorities that[Read More…]
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SLATE Announces ‘Ragtime’ Cast
The cast of Ragtime poses with an authentic Ford Model T to be used in the show.. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rehearsals are under way for “Ragtime,” the 2011 production of the Southland Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) at Governors State University. Forty-six cast members from 23 communities, mostly in Chicago’s[Read More…]
Balmoral Park: Fox Valley Ruffian Takes Hanover Stake
Fox Valley Ruffian and Kyle Husted split horses with a rush to win the $24,500 Hanover Stake for three-year-old filly trotters at Balmoral on Wednesday night. (PHOTO SUPPLIED> Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hanover Stakes action continued on Wednesday night at Balmoral Park as a compact field of five three-year-old filly trotter’s squared[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Advance Clean Energy Project, Create 1,500 Jobs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help create Illinois’ first coal gasification plant and substantially reduce carbon emissions, while creating 1,500 jobs and saving consumers more than $100 million over the next several years. The new law follows principles the Governor outlined in the spring[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Advance Innovative Education Practices
AURORA–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will advance STEM learning in Illinois by allowing the creation of an innovative school that will offer specialized education opportunities. Senate Bill 621 supports the creation of a math and science partnership school operated by Aurora’s four school districts and[Read More…]
GSU Appoints New Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing
Courtney Kohn Sanders. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University recently announced the appointment of Courtney Kohn Sanders of Shorewood, Illinois as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing. “Courtney brings a wealth of experience in admissions and marketing to this critical position,” said GSU President Elaine P. Maimon.[Read More…]
Forest Trail End-Of-Year Peace Summit Stresses Responsibility
Representatives of Loyola University’s Psychology Department discussed cyberbullying with Forest Trail students and what to do if they are targets of it during the P.E.A.C.E. Summit at Forest Trail. Ashley Ausikaitis of Loyola was one of the presenters. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail Middle School in Park Forest-Chicago[Read More…]
Job Search Assistance at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Helping people in the community find employment is the mission of the Mobile Workforce Center. The mobile unit will be at Governors State University every Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., parked near the university front entrance. Center services include resume development,[Read More…]
Governors State Hosts Master of Business Administration Open House
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Governors State University College of Business and Public Administration is hosting a Master of Business Administration (MBA) open house on Tuesday, July 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Tinley Park Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Faculty, advisors, administrators, and current students will be on[Read More…]
Ragdale Residency Leads to Art Exhibit at GSU
“Finding the Line” by Jeff Stevenson (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The artwork created by Jeff Stevenson during his recent Ragdale Foundation residency will be on exhibit at the Governors State University Visual Arts Gallery from July 15 to July 30. A reception and open house will be held on[Read More…]
