Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail School’s eighth grade students in the World Studies Explore classes with teachers Karen Burns and Jennifer Groezinger completed a problem solving unit that resulted in a $900 donation to the Rich Township Food Pantry. After researching several social problems and discussing these issues with classmates, the[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Names Conaster Executive Director of Information Technology Resources
Diane S. Conaster (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Diane S. Conaster executive director of information technology services (ITR). She has been interim executive director since the position became available in May 2011. In the role, she will continue to provide vision and direction for[Read More…]
GSU Nursing Program Graduates Honored
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three graduates of Governors State University’s nursing program were honored this month at the 14th annual Power of Nursing Leadership luncheon, sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Maria Nehmer, of Monee; Brenda Rocha, of Valparaiso, Indiana; and Jacqueline Whitten, of Harvey; received the Pinnacle Leader[Read More…]
Ways of Making: Photography Exhibit at GSU
“D.N. Chicago”, 2009 by Myra Green of Chicago, from the series "My White Friends." 20×20 archival ink jet print. (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University will present “Ways of Making: Photography,” featuring the work of artists Myra Green and Cecil McDonald, Jr., from January[Read More…]
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble Brings ‘Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits’ to the GSU Center for Three Cabaret Performances on January 13, 14, 15
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” is bringing hilarious spoofs of classic musical theater to the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts for three performances. The show, a production of the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE), comes to the GSU Center on Friday, January 13, at 8 p.m.,[Read More…]
CenterPoint Offers January Workshops on Starting Businesses
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is sponsoring six Starting a Business in Illinois workshops in January for Chicago Southland residents. The free two-hour workshops focus on personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business. Participants will learn what steps to take and what resources are available[Read More…]
IL Appellate Court Affirms Decision Granting Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Proposal to Establish New Charter High School
RICHTON PARK, ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–January 1, 2012. The Illinois Appellate Court has affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court of Cook County upholding the decision of the Illinois State Board of Education to reverse Rich Township District 227’s denial and grant Southland College Prep Charter High School’s proposal to establish a new[Read More…]
Rich East High School Announces Illinois State Scholars
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School in Park Forest, IL, has announced the names of 10 students who have recently been honored as Illinois State Scholars. The students are: Heather Adney, Taylor Davis, Deanna Eaton, Katrina Halfaker, Riddhi Kansasa, Ashley Peters, Tavia Smith and Yukyee (Lexi) Tsang, all seniors;[Read More…]
Airlines and Caterer Add To Holiday Spirit At Blackhawk
Hattie Edwards, far left, of Gate Gourmet and Miki Dedd of American Airlines wrap holiday presents that will be distributed to Blackhawk Intermediate Center students. Helping is Samantha Soto, far right, Blackhawk School psychologist. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the second consecutive holiday season, American Airlines’ African American Employee[Read More…]
Rich East Celebrates winning Verizon Wireless Text2Win Contest
Rich East students show Rocket Pride and wave to the camera during a special assembly as the school is awarded a check of $20,000 from Verizon Wireless as a result of getting more than 36,000 votes in a nationwide Text2Win contest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East Students showed[Read More…]
