CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–Decmeber 3, 2013. Roosevelt University alumnus Timuel Black (BA, ’50), one of the organizers of the 1963 March on Washington, was honored in Washington, D.C., by President Barack Obama in August. Fifty years after the march, Black and other organizers returned to the U.S. Capitol at the request of the[Read More…]
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Roosevelt University Undergraduate Psychology Student Kevin Hujar Creates Appreciation Pulse
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. As finals at Roosevelt University approached, Kevin Hujar, an undergraduate psychology student and resident in the University’s Wabash Building, created Appreciation Pulse to help boost togetherness within the Wabash community. Each of the residence hall’s 600 students was encouraged to write a compliment, note or happy thought[Read More…]
National Center for Education Statistics Statement on the 2012 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. Today, the National Center for Education Statistics is releasing results from the 2012 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). Overall, the results show no measurable change in U.S. average scores in mathematics, science, or reading literacy between 2012 and any of the previous U.S. PISA results.[Read More…]
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Open House Coming to South Suburban College on December 11
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2013. South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is hosting an Open House for the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program on Wednesday, December 11th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria at the college’s Main Campus. Successful completion of this non-credit course is required[Read More…]
PSC Offering Free ESL, GED, and Spanish GED Preparation Classes in Spring Semester
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education (GED®), and Spanish GED Preparation classes, beginning Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at the PSC Adult Training and Outreach Center (ATOC), located on the main campus at 202 S. Halsted[Read More…]
Rich East Speech Team Off To a Strong Start
Park Forest-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Speech Team got off to strong start to their season at last weekend’s prestigious Reavis High School Tournament. Nekia Driver took a third-place medal in the Original Comedy category. Teammate Jakari Lowe-Ellis, just missed placing in the Impromptu Speaking category, with a tenth-place finish out[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Schedules Open House for Prospective Students Dec. 8
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Displays will highlight academics, spirituality, the MCHS State Champion marching band, and women’s basketball team Chicago Heights-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School welcomes prospective students and families to the annual Open House on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will feature tours, displays and plenty of[Read More…]
Rich East’s Zach Abbott a U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominee
Park Forest-(ENEWSPF)- Zach Abbott, a Park Forest resident and Rich East High School senior, has been nominated for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program award. Abbott is among six students from across Illinois — three boys and three girls — who have been nominated, The program, established in 1964, by[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Holiday Basketball and Baseball Camps
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 27, 2013. The South Suburban College Basketball and Baseball Programs will return two Holiday Camps to SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland just before the New Year. First, Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Thursday, December 26th and Friday, December[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute to Offer Free HVAC Workshop
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 27, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI), funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, presents a free one-day Residential HVAC Load Calculations Workshop. This workshop, directed at the Illinois residential heating and air conditioning industry, supports the compliance of the[Read More…]
