University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Never stop learning” could be the mantra of students in The Knowledge Exchange, a program from the School of Extended Learning at Governors State University. Classes are offered for adults on a wide range of topics. Registration for spring classes is underway. Classes begin on April 5,[Read More…]
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Substitute Teacher Academy at GSU, March 19, 2013
University Park, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013, – Governors State University is sponsoring a daylong Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources on April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the university’s Hall of Honors. Many school districts are in need of qualified substitute teachers. This workshop will help experienced and new[Read More…]
Public Hearings This Week on For-profit Suburban Virtual Charter School with Dismal Performance Record
K12 Inc. PAC – whose Tennessee schools consistently perform in bottom 11% – spent $36,000 in donations to 37 Illinois lawmakers in charm offensive, say community residents. GENEVA, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Community residents and school district members are gearing up for public hearings tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday on a proposal[Read More…]
Cast Chosen for Anne Sexton’s ‘Transformations,’ Coming to Governors State University Center for Performing Arts April 24 and 25
University Park, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013 – The cast has been announced for Anne Sexton’s “Transformations,” coming to the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts on April 24 and 25, at 8 p.m. “Transformations” is a production of GSU’s students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Patrick Santoro, an Assistant Professor of[Read More…]
Meet Marquetia Smith-Zook, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Marquetia Smith-Zook. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- Meet Rich East High School Stellar Student Marquetia Smith-Zook, a 4-year resident of Park Forest. Marquetia has participated in Cheerleading, National Honor Society, The Legacy Initiative. She loves Math. On her iPod? Chris Brown, Drake and Lil Wayne. She[Read More…]
Governors State University’s Dual Degree Program Wins National Award
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s Dual Degree Program (DDP) has been selected to receive the Outstanding Program/Project Award from the Commission for Admissions, Orientation, and First Year Experience, a unit of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). The Dual Degree Program will be honored March 3 at the Awards[Read More…]
GSU College of Health and Human Services Announces Fall 2012 Dean’s List
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University (GSU) recently recognized 203 undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Fall, 2012 semester. "Our undergraduate students have shown just how committed they are to their respective course of[Read More…]
Governors State Trustees Approve Contracts for University’s First On-Campus Housing
Artist rendering of Prairie Place at GSU: Entry. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University took a major step toward on-campus housing in February when the Board of Trustees approved construction bids for the university’s first-ever residential complex. At their February 15 Board meeting, trustees unanimously approved $17,225,930 in construction[Read More…]
Health Care Leadership in Reform Era is Topic at Governors State University
Dr. Ann Scott Blouin. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is presenting “Leadership in an Era of Health Care Reform: Quality and Patient Safety Implications” on Tuesday, April 2, at 6 p.m., in Sherman Hall on GSU’s University Park campus. The program is free and open to the[Read More…]
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Jene Highstein’s “Flyer Saucer,” at 2012 Carts & Cocktails celebration. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University is celebrating 35 years as one of the nation’s most unique and vibrant art museums. During its 35th Anniversary year, NMSP is reaching out to old friends and[Read More…]
