DePaul University’s Kathleen Arnold describes culture that tolerates abuse October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and author Kathleen Arnold is available to discuss the political and cultural issues that perpetuate domestic violence. In her latest book, “Why Don’t You Just Talk to Him?: The Politics of Domestic Abuse,” Arnold argues[Read More…]

MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Governors State University and Joliet Junior College each received five-year grants to expand programs aimed at strengthening student services and academic support for low-income students.  “The federal funds will help keep students on track toward completing their degrees by expanding and[Read More…]

Fall events include Don Quixote, Horror of Humanities An apple tasting and discussion of artist Paul Cézanne will kick off the fall season for the DePaul University Humanities Center Oct. 7. (Photo by Ben Garney) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. An apple tasting and discussion of artist Paul Cézanne will kick[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2015.  A Broadway dancer, a Roosevelt University theatre alumna with expertise in Shakespeare/classical theatre and a veteran actor of Chicago theatre have joined Roosevelt’s Theatre Conservatory this academic year as assistant visiting professors. Teaching dance, acting and musical theatre, the new instructors bring a myriad of talent and[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the Illinois Regional College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, in the Atrium on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Community members, high school students and their families, PSC students and[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2015. You know their music. It’s the kind that interrupts a moment with the immediate urge to move. How perfect then to celebrate their work in a contemporary dance performance. GSU’s Center for Performing Arts welcomes PHILADANCO! at 45, The Philadelphia Dance Company, for their 45th[Read More…]

Pictured:  “Three Move Checkmate,” a painting by Chicago artist Jay Songero.  Songero returns to his alma mater this month with his exhibition “Moves” in SSC’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2015. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest[Read More…]

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2015. On Saturday, September 19, at the Back to School Jam nearly 40 of Chicago City of Learning’s partner organizations united at Jones College Prep to offer a taste of the on-site and online programs that they offer young people year-round.  More than 1,200 youth and family members[Read More…]

University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2015. Governors State University will host an undergraduate Open House Monday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information on admission requirements, financial aid, campus life and student housing, as well as specific undergraduate programs will be available for prospective students and their parents.[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015.  In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s Easter Rising rebellion, Roosevelt University’s Theatre Conservatory will stage Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars on Oct. 23-25 at Roosevelt University in Chicago. (Pictured above is a scene from the Rising in Dublin during Easter Week in April 2016). [Read More…]