University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016 – Audiences in Chicago’s Southland will be the first to experience a contemporary take on the classic struggle between right and wrong, this time depicted in the form of hip hop or street dance. GSU’s Center for Performing Arts will welcome Chicago Dance Crash back[Read More…]
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DePaul University to Co-host Chicago Climate Festival
Events offer artistic response to UN talks on global warming In response to climate change, the Chicago Climate Festival seeks to use art to change the conversation about environmental destruction. (Image courtesy of iStock) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016. Chicago artists, academics and community groups will gather at DePaul University,[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Providing Students and Families with Comprehensive Support and Information for College Success
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016. America built a strong middle class over the past several generations through a commitment to keeping a high-quality education within reach of all who are willing to work for it. In keeping this promise alive, President Obama has made the largest investment in student aid since[Read More…]
Fossil, Gem and Mineral Show Returns to Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Exhibits featuring fossils, crystals, jewelry, and fluorescent stones will be on display for the two-day Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Prairie Center Gym, located on the Prairie[Read More…]
Hollywood Screenwriters Gather for Conference at DePaul University on October 8
Courier 12 features industry talent from ‘Thor: Ragnorak,’ ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Die Hard’ The annual Courier 12 Screenwriting Conference will be held on DePaul’s Loop Campus October 8. (Image courtesy of Courier 12) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2016. Entertainers, producers and screenwriters will join the DePaul University School of Cinematic[Read More…]
Respecting Tribal Wisdom, Revitalizing Indian Education
Secretary Jewell hiking on a field trip with Native American students to Saguaro Nation Park in Arizona. Photo by Tami Heilemann, Interior. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016 By:Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes, Acting Director of the Bureau of Indian Education Under President Obama’s Generation Indigenous initiative to break the cycle of poverty[Read More…]
South Suburban College Student Artists Win Best Group Project Award for Tinley Park’s Benches on the Avenue Contest
Pictured: SSC Students received the award for Best Group Project in Tinley Park’s Benches on the Avenue contest for their entry “The Marauder’s Bench.” SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. Eight South Suburban College (SSC) Art & Design students were presented with a municipal award from Tinley Park recently for[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading[Read More…]
South Suburban College BCI Presents Another Elevation Leadership Summit on October 17
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2016. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents an Elevation Leadership Summit Taking Faith-Based and Non-Profit Leadership to Loftier Heights! on Monday, October 17th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This conference will be held in the South Suburban College Performing Arts[Read More…]
Adult Education Programs Provide Economic Opportunity
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2016. National Adult Education and Literacy Week, September 26 – October 1, underscores the continued demand for programs and services for adult students who need to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math and obtain a high school equivalency certificate. More than 36[Read More…]
