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PSC Says Summer Courses Provide Several Options for Everyone

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This summer is all about options at Prairie State College (PSC.) Options include credit and non-credit courses, tuition-free courses for high school students, courses for college students home for the summer, and more. Registration for summer courses begins March 22 and continues until classes begin. Credit courses[Read More…]

Joseph Wycoff Named Director of Institutional Research at PSC

Joseph Wycoff, the new director of institutional research at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Joseph Wycoff is the new director of institutional research at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position, Wycoff supports the college-wide efforts to create and maintain a data driven environment. His primary responsibility is[Read More…]

Governors State University Receives National Service Recognition

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. “We are proud of this recognition,” said university president Dr. Elaine P.[Read More…]

Donations Sought for Bark District Shelter

Board members and staff gathered last June for the grand opening of the Park Forest Bark District. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Program Supervisor Anna Soloff is hoping to raise a shelter at the Park Forest Bark District. In a letter to Bark District members, Soloff is asking for donations[Read More…]

Another American Recovery & Reinvestment Grant for GSU

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Governors State University will receive a two year, $1.7 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an Early Head Start Program at the Family Development Center (FDC). According to Carol Morrison, Executive[Read More…]

South Suburban Earth Science Club to Meet Tuesday

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. Guests and members are encouraged to bring rocks, fossils and minerals for identification and share any travels or hunts they taken part in. The[Read More…]

GSU Sponsors Criminal Justice Career Fair

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair featuring employers in the field of criminal justice. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and related fields are encouraged to attend. Potential[Read More…]

Governors State University to Hold Undergraduate Open House

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host Instant Decision Day: An Undergraduate Open House on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is open to all students looking to transfer into one of GSU’s bachelor’s degree completion programs. Prospective students are encouraged to bring[Read More…]

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