Groups Unite to Urge Lawmakers, Governor to Solve Months-Long Funding Stalemate University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 29, 2016. Governors State University (GSU) students and local members of the Illinois Coalition to Invest in Higher Education will hold a rally Monday, March 7 at 3:30 p.m., outside GSU’s main entrance to outline[Read More…]
Schools
Odds of a Perfect NCAA Bracket are Near Impossible: DePaul University Mathematician
According to Bergen, “It would be more likely for Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry to hit 414 free throws in a row than it would be to pick a perfect bracket by guessing.” (Image courtesy of DePaul University) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. The odds of picking a perfect[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Professor Shares Memories About the Late David Bowie
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. During a 40-year career of recording and performing contemporary music, Roosevelt University Associate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul Wertico has rubbed shoulders with many superstars. Members of Pink Floyd, AC/DC, The Who, Yes, Santana, Chicago, and Wilco, are just a few whose numbers have been stored in[Read More…]
Larycia Hawkins to Speak on March 1 During Roosevelt University’s Diversity Week
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. Larycia Hawkins, the Wheaton College professor who recently left the college following controversy with school administration over her support for the Muslim community, will speak at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1 at Roosevelt University, 425 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Initially suspended after posting a statement about[Read More…]
Prairie State College Celebrates ‘Unsung Heroes’ at Conference on March 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. Prairie State College Corporate and Continuing Professional Education Department is hosting “Unsung Heroes of Healthcare,” from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday March 11, in the conference center located on the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The conference is designed[Read More…]
Prairie State College’s 28th Annual Jazz Fest
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016 The 28th Annual Prairie State College Jazz Fest recently was held in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium on campus. Featured performers included (from left) PSC Professor Valerie Nicholson on piano, Junius Paul on bass, Ernie Adams on drums, Orbert Davis on trumpet, and Ed Petersen[Read More…]
Dual Credit Program Offers Tuition Savings and Head Start on College Credits
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2016. Earning college credit for free while in high school may sound too good to be true, but it is an option through the Dual Credit Program offered by Prairie State College (PSC), in partnership with area high schools. In the Dual Credit Program, students can earn[Read More…]
250+ University of Chicago Faculty Demand Divestment
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2016. Over 250 University of Chicago Faculty Demand Fossil Fuel Divestment in Open Letter On Monday morning, the Stop Funding Climate Change, UChicago fossil fuel divestment campaign has released a letter written and signed by 258 University of Chicago faculty members urging the University to divest its endowment[Read More…]
Registration Now in Progress for Prairie State College’s Urban Forestry and Landscaping Classes
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is offering four continuing education classes to advance your skills in urban forestry and landscaping. These sessions will be held at the Matteson Area Center, 4821 Southwick Drive, and are geared for professional arborists, urban community foresters, tree care professionals, landscape professionals[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Celebrates Black History Month
RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2016– “Walk Together Children—An Artistic Journey,” was the theme of a special evening tonight at Southland College Prep Charter High School to celebrate Black History Month. The Southland family—parents, students, faculty, administrators and community members– came together to celebrate the men, women and events of Black[Read More…]
