University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2014. The U.S. Manufacturing Institute’s 2011 report revealed that U.S. companies can’t fill an estimated 600,000 positions in the advanced manufacturing sector, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers predicted the number of unfilled manufacturing jobs will reach 3 million by 2015. In response to this[Read More…]

Starring Alfreda Burke and Rodrick Dixon – Featuring New Faith International Baptist Choirs University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2014.  Husband and wife duo Alfreda Burke and Rodrick Dixon grace the Center for Performing Arts stage with their original cabaret show “Songs of a Dream”—co-produced by the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2014. The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) is seeking year-end gifts from those who wish to help make a difference in the lives of local college students who need assistance.  The SSCF Scholarship Donor Drive will continue through the end of the year, providing both a[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2014. In honor of Veterans Day, Prairie State College (PSC) will be celebrating veterans throughout the month of November with on- and off-campus activities. All activities, other than the parade, will be held at the college’s main campus, at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. The[Read More…]

University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2014. Just in time to help you get your holiday shopping done early, the GSU Civil Service Senate is sponsoring the GSU Annual Fall Vendor Fair. The shoppers’ paradise will feature arts and crafts, perfect gifts, and unique creations on November 19, from 11 a.m.[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2014.  A Roosevelt University professor and a student group are teaming up to fight the threat of contagious diseases like measles and polio by raising awareness and donations for increased immunization of children all over the world. As the Chicago area’s representative for a global United Nations immunization[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2014.  With its multiple species of trees, Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg Campus is being recognized by the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Ill. as an official arboretum. The Schaumburg Campus received accreditation as a bona fide arboretum after 34 different types of trees and 10 types of shrubbery were identified[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014.  Two Prairie State College (PSC) students recently were recognized at the annual Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference sponsored by the Illinois Community College Faculty Association, the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. Joseph Owusu of Steger and Sheila Porrata of Sauk Village[Read More…]

  CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014.  The Prairie State College (PSC) speech team brought home team fourth place honors, Novice Sweepstakes, and several individual awards during the tournament held at Moraine Valley Community College earlier this month. Daniel Blewitt of Crete was named tournament champion for inter-squad improvisational speaking. Kelly Crescenzo of Steger[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014.  Corky Siegel, a 1966 Roosevelt University alumnus and Chicago blues legend, will join 12 Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) jazz faculty members on stage for a fundraiser that will establish the Joe Segal Jazz Scholarship fund for the benefit of CCPA jazz students. The Jazz on[Read More…]