CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2013. The Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University, known nationally for preparing student actors and singers for professional theatre careers, has added a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre degree with a dance emphasis. The program is the first of its kind in the Midwest, as well[Read More…]
Schools
Morrow Ruetten Named New Dean of the GSU Library
Lydia Morrow Ruetten. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- President Elaine P. Maimon recently announced the appointment of Lydia Morrow Ruetten, Interim Dean of the GSU Library and tenured faculty member, to Dean of the GSU Library. Morrow Ruetten holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Governors[Read More…]
Third Annual College Changes Everything Conference Draws 400 to Tinley Park
Lt. Governor and 2 Other Higher Education Advocates Receive CCE Champions Award Tinley Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Approximately 400 participants attended the third annual statewide College Changes Everything Conference in support of Illinois’s efforts to reach Goal 2025, increasing the proportion of adults in Illinois with high quality degrees and[Read More…]
Toastmasters International Coming to GSU
University Park, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013 – The Kappa Kappa chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Honors Society, has created a chapter of Toastmasters International, one of the world leaders in communication and leadership development. Toastmaster, a non-profit educational organization, was created in 1924 to teach public speaking and[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Concert Band Earns IHSA Music Award
Andrea Kidd, Director, Southland College Prep Charter High School ( l.) and Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO, ( r.) present Joseph Lawrence, Band Director with the Illinois High School Association award for excellence in band performance. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Concert Band recently displayed[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Graduate Business Programs Open House
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013 – The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University is hosting a graduate programs open house on July 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Cafeteria Annex. Information on graduate programs in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management Information Systems, and[Read More…]
Program Open Houses Scheduled in Preparation for 2013 Fall Semester at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2013. South Suburban College will be hosting several upcoming program specific Open Houses to assist prospective and current students with preparing their academic plan for the Fall 2013 Semester. The complete schedule at both the Main Campus in South Holland and the University & College Center[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on the Doubling of Student Loan Rates
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement yesterday on the doubling of student loan rates: “Interest rates for federal student loans doubled today and I am disappointed that Republicans refused to keep college affordable for students and middle class families by not extending the 3.4%[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Students Join Dominican High School Preaching Conference
Marian Catholic 2013-2014 Dominican Preachers (L to R): Victoria Daugherty of Mokena, Michael Anderson of Tinley Park, Theresa Milazzo of Matteson, Caitlin Henry of Lansing, Sophia Sesto of Chicago Heights. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Five Dominican Preachers of Marian Catholic High School attended the Dominican High School Preaching Conference[Read More…]
ABC Journalist Chris Bury to Teach at DePaul University
National news correspondent Chris Bury will teach classes this fall at DePaul University as a senior journalist-in-residence in the College of Communication. (ABC News photo) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2013. Chris Bury, a national correspondent for ABC News, will teach classes this fall at DePaul University as a senior journalist-in-residence. He joined[Read More…]
