New Facility Reinforces City Colleges’ Focus on Preparing Students for Jobs in Growing Industries and is Part of Larger $524 Million Capital Improvement Plan CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman to break ground today on the nearly $45 million Transportation, Distribution and[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Students to be Honored by Lincoln Academy November 2
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the names of the state’s outstanding college students who will be honored by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The Academy will recognize the students during the annual Student Laureate Convocation at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Old State Capitol State Historic[Read More…]
Luis Perez: Passing Theatre Craft on to a New Generation at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2013. Musical Theatre Director Luis Perez comes from an overachieving family. His parents, both physicians, emigrated from Cuba to the Orlando, Fla., area in the 1950s for a better life – his father rising to become the president of the Florida Medical Association and his mother being recognized[Read More…]
DePaul’s Healy Theatre Presents ‘Arabian Nights’ as Inaugural Production in New Directors Series
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2013. The Theatre School at DePaul University is pleased to present “Arabian Nights” as the inaugural production in the Sondra & Denis Healy Theatre at The Theatre School building, located at Racine and Fullerton on the Lincoln Park Campus. The Healy Theatre is a 100-seat flexible theatre, located[Read More…]
South Suburban College Seeks Tutors and Participants for Adult Volunteer Literacy Program, Oct. 28, 2013
Celebrate International Literacy Day by becoming a volunteer tutor! SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2013. South Suburban College is currently seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction[Read More…]
Rich East Shines at Battle of The Bands
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-The Rich East Hgh School Marching Band and Flag Team recently placed high marks at the recent Battle of The Bands competition at Soldier Field in Chicago. The band and team is led by Mr. Dwayne Sanders.
Prairie State College Speech Team Has Individual Successes at Appel-Quest Tournament
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) Speech Team participants brought home several individual awards during the Appel-Quest Speech Tournament hosted by Moraine Valley Community College on Oct. 12. Jasmine Ross of Richton Park received fifth place for informative speaking. Daquawn Bruce of Riverdale received sixth place for persuasive[Read More…]
Top Five Reasons to Attend Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2013. Spring registration is underway at Prairie State College (PSC). Here are the top five reasons you should consider registering for spring courses. Whether it is to start your degree, finish your degree, or obtain skills for a career, PSC has many educational offerings to get you[Read More…]
Truth About False Confessions: A Former Prosecutor’s View on November 6 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2013. Robert Milan, a former prosecutor for offices of the Cook County State’s attorney and the U.S. Attorney in Chicago, will share experiences involving false confessions and wrongful convictions as Roosevelt University continues the fall Wrongful Convictions Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The lecture, “A Prosecutor’s[Read More…]
Animals as Food: DePaul University Symposium Explores Ethics and Regulations
DePaul University’s Center for Animal Law to host scholars Oct. 30 Gary Francione, distinguished professor of law and the Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Scholar of Law & Philosophy at the Rutgers University School of Law, will give the keynote address on Oct. 30 at the Center for Animal Law’s symposium on[Read More…]
