University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014 – Governors State University is pleased to welcome a new partner to the Dual Degree Program. At a February 3 ceremony, Governors State president Dr. Elaine P. Maimon and Waubonsee Community College president Dr. Christine Sobek, along with other key members of the schools’ administration[Read More…]
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Open House for Incoming Freshmen at Governors State University on February 17
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014 – High school seniors and their parents will have the opportunity to learn about the opportunities for first year students at Governors State University on February 17 at 9 a.m. Information will be available about the university’s programs, facilities and campus life, as well as[Read More…]
Socrates Café at the Park Forest Library on February 18
Park Forest IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. Do you like to talk, think, and be open to other opinions? If so, come and participate in our Socrates Café Sessions. Our discussion will be facilitated in an organized format, and yet will be very open and free. The goal is to better understand[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Today’s CBO Report and the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Since the Affordable Care Act passed into law in March 2010 the private sector has added 8.1 million jobs. That is the strongest 45 month job growth since the late 1990s and contrasts with the 3.8 million private sector jobs lost in the decade before the[Read More…]
‘Sewing Hope’ for Women After Kony: Chicago Film Premiere
Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe to speak at DePaul’s School for New Learning CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, a Ugandan educator and CNN Hero, will attend the Chicago premiere of “Sewing Hope,” a film that documents her work restoring the lives of women and girls brutalized by Joseph Kony’s rebel army.[Read More…]
Representative Robin Kelly Launches Student Video Contest in Celebration of Black History Month
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly launched a student video contest today to honor the accomplishments of African-Americans. Students from kindergarten through eighth grade may submit a short video describing why it’s important to celebrate Black History Month. The top videos will be posted on Rep. Kelly’s website, while[Read More…]
Celebrating Five Years – Achievements of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA)
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services Building off the strong base of coverage for children in Medicaid, the creation of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in 1997 made a significant investment toward advancing health coverage for children. In the first ten years[Read More…]
Polar Bear Keeper to Talk at Sierra Club Meeting on February 10
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)–The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, February 10, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). The Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club’s own Christy Mazrimas-Ott, a polar bear keeper at Brookfield Zoo will be giving[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges Safe Travel as New Snowstorm Approaches, Feb. 4, 2014
Residents Should Use Extreme Caution While Traveling CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today urged people across Illinois to continue to take necessary precautions to stay safe and warm as the state continues to face a historic winter. As another major snowstorm approaches the area later today, strong measures are[Read More…]
PharmD Candidates at Roosevelt University Receive Specialty Training
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. Specialty pharmacy is one of the fastest growing sectors in the healthcare industry, offering exciting opportunities for students with specialty-specific knowledge. As part of its goals to build partnerships with all specialty stakeholders, the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) is working with Colleges of Pharmacy to[Read More…]
