WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 2 – During an historic hearing today in the Senate Armed Services Committee, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael G. Mullen, called for an end to the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The policy, passed by Congress and signed by[Read More…]
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GSU Student Speaker Earns Degree and Busy Life
Jennifer Boender of Manhattan, student speaker at the GSU Winter Commencement. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At its Winter Commencement, Governors State University will award bachelor’s and master’s degrees to more than 625 graduates. When her name is called, Jennifer Boender of Manhattan will be join her fellow graduates as[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Winter Guard Teams Prevail at Area Competitions
Marian Catholic Winter Guard members Karie Schaberger and Suzy Clarke perform in a recent competition. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Winter Guard teams from Marian Catholic High School won first place honors in two separate competitions recently. First, a primer on guard lingo and classifications: Winter Guard, as described by[Read More…]
Rich East Community Forum with Superintendent Howard Hunigan Feb. 3
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A special community forum with Rich Township School District 227 Superintendent Howard Hunigan is slated for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the Media Center at Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, Ill. The superintendent will talk about the status of the district and[Read More…]
Student Athletes Recruit for Track and Cross Country at Rich East
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School student-athletes: (from left) Carl Cook (track), Michael Crawley (track and cross country), LaRon Rogers (track and cross country) and Brandon Gentry (track, cross country) do a little recruiting for their respective sports by displaying individual and team achievements at the recent[Read More…]
Blood Drive at GSU Feb. 4
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Governors State University Master’s in Occupational Therapy student organization and Heartland Blood Centers are co-hosting a blood drive on February 4, from 3 to 7 p.m., in Engbretson Hall, on the GSU campus. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are encouraged to donate blood. No appointment[Read More…]
Can We Communicate? Workshop on Communication and Relationships Coming to GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Relationship problems often stem from communication difficulties. Governors State University is hosting a free, one-hour workshop on Communication and Relationships on Thursday, February 11, from noon to 1 p.m., in room B1241. The GSU Academic Resource Center sponsors the workshop, which is free and open to the[Read More…]
League of Women Voters Park Forest Area to Hold Meeting for New and Prospective Members
Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– There will be a new/prospective member meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area on Saturday February 13 from 10 to 11:30 am at Rich Township, 22013 Governors Highway, Richton Park, IL 60471. For new and prospective members, this is an opportunity to[Read More…]
PSC Seeks African-American Professionals to Network with Students
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At some point in a young man’s life, he has an occasion to wear a necktie. Many young men don’t know how to tie one and perhaps don’t have a male figure in their life to teach them. Prairie State College (PSC) is seeking African-American male professionals,[Read More…]
Silent Auction Hosted by the SSESC
The SSESC’s Silent Auction returns February 14. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold its annual Silent Auction on Sunday, February 14th from 1:00 to 4:00p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, IL. Auction items include rocks, minerals, quartz, shells, books, jewelry[Read More…]
