University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is offering a free Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) preparation class. The course begins with a mandatory pre-test on Saturday, August 20, at 9 a.m., in room B2203. After the pre-test, classes will be held on Mondays, beginning August 22 and through April 30,[Read More…]
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Young Harness Racing Driver to Gov. Quinn, ‘Please Sign Senate Bill 744 As-Is’
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Jay Hochstetler has been a harness race driver for six years, the last four driving competitively at race tracks across the Chicagoland area and beyond. The 18-year-old graduated from Marian Catholic High School in May and is heading to the University of Kentucky to study economics and continue[Read More…]
Beacon Hill Primary Center Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Beacon Hill Primary Center released its fourth quarter honor roll for its third grade students. Names of students receiving top honors appear below. Principal’s Award Maurice Harris Aneisa Hoskin Kristina King Ashly Moore Terron Webb Michael Wesley Cameron Williams High Honors Justin Cobbins Cameron Gilbert Coy Hampton Donovan[Read More…]
GSU Student Named Newman Civic Fellow
Newman Civic Fellow 2011.jpg – Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, president of Governors State University (left), and Dr. Sherilyn Poole, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (right), stand with Tamara Lewis (center), recipient of the Newman Civic Fellow award. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In addition to[Read More…]
Governors State Receives Coleman Foundation Grant
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University recently received a $17,000 grant from The Coleman Foundation of Chicago. The grant will be used to support three Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camps hosted by CenterPoint. Over the past three years, CenterPoint at Governors State has provided more than 400 veterans and active military[Read More…]
GSU College of Health and Human Services Announces Spring 2011 Dean’s List
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University (GSU) recently recognized 218 undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Spring, 2011 trimester. "Once again our undergraduate students have shown just how committed they are to their respective[Read More…]
Scavenger Hunt Teaches Southland High School Students About Chicago
Richton Park-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School students were on a mission—learn about Chicago and its important buildings and sites and have an enjoyable time. They accomplished their mission through a scavenger hunt-field trip and now have a good grasp of the city’s architecture and history. Language arts teacher[Read More…]
Honored Friends of the GSU Library
Eric Nicholson, Friends of the GSU Library President, with Treasured Friends Diane Dates Casey, Jeff Slovak, and Carol Machura (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Friends of the Governors State University Library honored five members of the organization for their contributions and commitment to the library. Those honored were Diane[Read More…]
Southland Students Visit Northern Illinois University
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Students at Southland College Preparatory Charter High School in Richton Park knew on the first day of school last August that acceptance into college and college graduation are goals that they are expected to achieve. A recent visit by the school’s entire student body to Northern Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Historic Education Reforms
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday signed landmark education reforms, which have garnered national attention for provisions that facilitate longer school days and stronger standards for teachers. The landmark reforms, sponsored by Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood) and Rep. Linda Chapa La Via (D-Chicago), passed the General Assembly after months[Read More…]
