CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. A new name and a better sound will soon be what the Prairie State College (PSC) Conference Center auditorium is known for. Thanks to a generous donation to the PSC Foundation from Barnes & Noble College, the PSC Auditorium is getting a new state-of-the-art sound system.[Read More…]
Schools
The Theatre School at DePaul University Announces 2014-15 Season
The Theatre School at DePaul University announces the 2014-15 season, featuring two world premieres, reimagined classics, contemporary pieces and engaging entertainment for the whole family. This year marks the 90th anniversary season and the second year of presenting productions at the school’s new artistic home at 2350 N. Racine Ave.[Read More…]
Governors State University Welcomes Co-host of Democracy Now and Renowned Journalist for Keynote Address on Sept. 26
University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2014. He’s sat down with Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez, Bolivia’s Evo Morales and Iran’s Mahmoud Ahmadinejad; authored three books and spent his more than 30-year career as a crusader for racial equality in journalism. Governors State University is pleased to welcome the co-host of “Democracy Now”[Read More…]
Matteson District 162, Southland College Prep Administrators Take the Ice Bucket Challenge
Homer Thomas, Southland College Prep’s Athletic Director, receives the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from three of the new public charter high school’s basketball players: (l.to r.) David Blutcher, Jiar Millinar and Michael Ward-Fleming, all seniors. (Photo: John Smierciak). Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- "We’re all in and all wet," was the rally[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce Students Receive Nearly $800 Million in College Scholarship Offers in 2014
College Readiness Support Leads Students to Apply for College and Scholarships CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett today announced that CPS’s 2014 graduating class received nearly $800 million in scholarship offers. As the result of a network of support, including counselors and[Read More…]
GSU Center for Performing Arts to Present Highlights from Lyric Opera’s 60th Anniversary Season
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2014. Back by popular demand! For the fifth consecutive year, singers from Lyric Opera will highlight selections from the upcoming season including Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” Verdi’s “Il Trovatore,” Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess,” Puccini’s “Tosca,” Wagner’s “Tannhauser” and more. Lyric Opera Preview returns to Governors State[Read More…]
Governors State University Addiction Studies Alumni Club to Host Recovery Walk on September 20
University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2014. In celebration of National Recovery Month, the Governors State University Addictions Studies Alumni Club will sponsor their third annual Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Governors State University. The Walk for Recovery is designed to honor individuals in recovery or who are seeking[Read More…]
Doing Business with Canada Topic of First International Speaker Series at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2014. If you are interested in doing business with Canada or increasing the business you currently do with Canada, then don’t miss this important event, “Doing Business with Canada,” being held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 3, at the Prairie State College (PSC) Conference Center,[Read More…]
Prairie State College Board of Trustees Member Peg Donohue Named Woman of the Year by Abby Foundation
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2014. Peg Donohue, a member of the Prairie State College Board of Trustees, recently was named the 2014 Abby Woman of the Year by the Abby Foundation. She received her award during the recent Women Together award luncheon. Donohue was nominated by Diane Bedrosian of[Read More…]
Prairie State College Summer Abroad Program Exposes Area Student to European Culture
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2014. For Rachel Berlinski, history has always been a favorite subject. This summer, the Worth native, who was a student at Prairie State College (PSC), was able to see a whole new side of history when she studied European studies, history and German at Salzburg College in[Read More…]
