University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2015. Future basketball champs have a great opportunity to learn from the professional coaching staff and current players of the Governors State University Jaguars Basketball teams. Future Jaguars Basketball Camps will be held for both boys and girls looking to improve their skills, increase their[Read More…]
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Governors State University to Award Two Honorary Degrees to a Poet and a Journalist who Exemplify University Values
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2015. Two innovative communicators who connect the troubles and concerns of modern America to the day-to-day lives of its people are the recipients of Honorary Degrees from Governors State University. The honorees—poet, writer, and educator Nikki Giovanni, and journalist and author Elizabeth Brackett— “exemplify GSU’s values: education,[Read More…]
South Side Community Groups Craft Community Benefits Agreement
Organizers launch Collective to embrace Obama Presidential Library and Foundation and to negotiate innovative measures for community wealth building. Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2015. Leading community development practitioners on Chicago’s south side united to propose a package of community benefits in its June 2014 response to the Barack Obama Foundation request[Read More…]
Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on 2015 Building a Grad Nation Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2015. More young people are graduating from high school today than ever before—and gaps in graduation rates are closing—even as standards are rising. The credit for these gains goes to educators, students, parents and community partners. Yet we know that, in today’s knowledge-based economy, a high school[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on the Selection of Chicago’s South Side for the Obama Presidential Library
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the city’s selection as the site for the future presidential library: “I’m thrilled that President Obama has chosen Chicago’s South Side as the site for his presidential library and museum. In addition to being a[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Opening of Climbing Walls at Maggie Daley Park
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District General Superintendent Michael P. Kelly today announced the opening of the Malkin-Sacks Climbing Walls at Maggie Daley Park. “I’m pleased that another unique feature of Maggie Daley Park is now open to the public for the enjoyment of Chicago’s residents[Read More…]
Bradley University Leadership Summit To Feature Prominent Leaders From Business, Industry
Peoria, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2015 – Bradley University will host its second biennial Leadership Summit on June 11, 12 and 13 on campus featuring prominent leaders from many businesses and industry. Participants will develop leadership skills and enhance their professional brand and will have an opportunity to network with professionals[Read More…]
Texas House Votes Tomorrow on Discriminatory Marriage Bill
HB 4105 Would Halt Freedom in Texas Austin –-(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2015. The Texas House of Representatives will consider legislation this week that seeks to subvert a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage for same-sex couples. HB 4105 would prohibit local and state officials from granting, enforcing or respecting marriage licenses[Read More…]
Special Recognition Given to Prairie State College Graduates
From top left, clockwise: Zachary R. Einert, Sheila D. Porrata, Emmanuel Lopez, Celeste Garcia, and DaRon T. Johnson. (PHOTOS SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Four graduating students and one alumna of PSC are receiving special recognition during the 56th Annual Commencement on May 16, 2015. Zachary R. Einert of Chicago Heights and Sheila[Read More…]
Registration Open for Fall Credit and Non-Credit Courses at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 11, 2015. Registration for fall 2015 is open at Prairie State College (PSC). Credit courses begin Tuesday, Aug. 11. Non-credit courses include a variety of single-day and multiple-session offerings that begin throughout the fall. Both credit and non-credit courses are listed in the fall class schedule, available on[Read More…]
