WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met today with the student representatives to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees outside the Capitol building. During the meeting, the group discussed issues in higher education including rising college costs and federal student aid. A photo of today’s meeting[Read More…]
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University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History to Acquire Arctic Collection
EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013 — The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) will be the new home to a major collection of Arctic artifacts, according to an agreement between the University of Oregon and Western Oregon University (WOU), and thanks to support from the 2013 Oregon[Read More…]
South Suburban College Foundation Initiates 2013 Scholarship Donor Drive
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2013. The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) announces the 2013 Scholarship Donor Drive is officially under way. The SSCF is seeking support from the local community to help make a difference in the lives of residents seeking their college education. This support provides scholarship assistance each[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Donates Computers to Sauk Village School
Sauk Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly on Monday donated five computers to Strassburg Elementary School in Sauk Village. The used government computers were refurbished by PC Rebuilders & Recyclers of Chicago. “In today’s digital world, computers are an essential tool. So I’m pleased that more computers can be[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute to Host ‘Increase Your Sales IQ’ Workshop in Oak Forest
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “Increase your Sales IQ,” facilitated by Mary Erlain, president of Peak Development Strategies. This event will take place at the University & College Center (UCC), on Tuesday, October 15th[Read More…]
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History Welcomes Ray Troll
EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013 — The Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) at the University of Oregon will host a public reception for Ray Troll, whose works are currently on view in the museum’s newest exhibition, “Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway with Artist Ray Troll and Paleontologist Kirk Johnson.” The[Read More…]
DePaul University to Host Mapping Your Career With Ginny Clarke
September 17 open house at DePaul’s Oak Forest Campus Ginny Clarke, author of “Career Mapping,” will discuss how to create your professional brand during a free presentation and evening open house Sept. 17 at DePaul University’s Oak Forest Campus. (Photo by Victor Powell) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. Ginny Clarke, author of[Read More…]
Most College Students Favor LGBT Civil Rights, But Many Don’t
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. Although college students generally support equal rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, many still don’t, according to a new University of Michigan study. About one in five college students oppose or are neutral to LGBT policies involving employment protection and nearly a[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Visits Al Raby High School Highlighting Investments in Academic Programs and Quality Education Options for Students in the East Garfield Park Community
CHICAGO–(ENEWPSF)–September 17, 2013. The Mayor is committed to making the necessary changes and improvements because school modernization is essential to ensuring that every child throughout the city has access to the high quality education and resources they need to succeed. As part of this mission, the Mayor is announcing today[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Lecture on Pioneering Chinese-American Faculty Member to be Held October 3
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2013. Roosevelt University will remember and pay tribute to founding faculty member Rose Hum Lee (below), the first Chinese-American woman to chair an academic department at a U.S. university, with a lecture on Lee’s life and contributions at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 3 in the University’s second-floor Sullivan Room,[Read More…]
