SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. Registration for the Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start” classes. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin September 21, 2015. Prospective students should get started[Read More…]
Schools
Renowned Sculptor Richard Howard Hunt Honored Guest at Carts & Cocktails Benefit Fundraiser on September 26
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. Set within over 100 acres of natural prairie landscape, The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park is Illinois’ largest outdoor sculpture museum, showcasing 31 contemporary works on the campus of Governors State University. As a free community resource for 37 years, open 365 days a year, the[Read More…]
‘Idol Structures’ Showcases Artwork Hidden in Plain Sight
DePaul Art Museum exhibit by Chicago artist Matt Siber opens Sept. 10 Artist Matt Siber’s “Lighted Shelter” is a model of a gas station shelter created with aluminum, Plexiglas and fluorescent lights. “Idol Structures” opens Sept. 10 at the DePaul Art Museum. (Image courtesy of the DePaul Art Museum) CHICAGO[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting Three-Part Leadership Series Featuring Renowned Expert Lee Ann Piano
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2015. Leadership is an important factor for making an organization successful. In a competitive business environment, it is a requirement in order to achieve organizational goals. To do this, leaders must be able to provide inspiration, motivation and clear direction to their team. The Prairie State College (PSC)[Read More…]
America’s Schools Make Positive Changes to Create Healthier School Meals
More fruits and vegetables offered — less sodium used Between 2000 and 2014 there was a significant increase in the percentage of U.S. schools: offering 2 or more fruits every day for lunch; using low-sodium canned vegetables; offering 2 or more vegetables every day for lunch; using other seasonings instead[Read More…]
Saint Xavier University Students Awarded 25K Scholarships from Cuneo Foundation
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2015. Saint Xavier University (SXU) is delighted to announce the selection of Lauren Knepper ‘16 and Peter Para ‘18 as Cuneo Scholars for 2015 – 2016. Both students will receive a scholarship of $25,000 for the academic year, generously funded by a grant from the Cuneo Foundation. Knepper,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And Chicago Public Library Join The National Summer Learning Association To Announce Chicago Public Library As The First Ever Winner Of The Founder’s Award In Recognition Of The Summer Learning Challenge
University of Chicago’s Chapin Hall Research Shows CPL’s Redesigned Program Not Only Reduces the ‘Summer Slide’, But Linked with Higher Academic Performance in Math and Reading CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon, National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) CEO Sarah Pitcock today to announce[Read More…]
Prairie State College Partners with KLLM Driving Academy, Inc.
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. There is a critical skills shortage for drivers with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in the United States. Consumers will see higher costs on everyday products if the projected 330,000 new trucker jobs needed by 2020 aren’t filled. If the capacity in the trucking industry is[Read More…]
There is Still Time to Register for 2015 Fall Courses at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. District residents who missed the opportunity to register for 16-week classes at Prairie State College (PSC), or are trying to find a way to fit a course or two into their schedule, still have the opportunity to register for fall classes with PSC’s convenient flexible scheduling[Read More…]
Chicago Artist Ruben Aguirre Opens a Solo Exhibition ‘Linements’ in Dorothea Thiel Gallery of South Suburban College
Pictured: “Illusion of the Outside” is artwork from Chicago Artist Ruben Aguirre set to display as part of his larger exhibition “Linements” at South Suburban College this month. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2015. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest[Read More…]
