Paul Heid, an information technician at Adler Planetarium, talked to Forest Trail students about web sites and web design wearing a Spiderman outfit that he designed on the computer. Heid stressed the importance of mathematics in his work during his Career Day visit. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail[Read More…]
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Forest Trail Students Take Honors In Math Competition
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail Middle School students were among the top ranking students in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ statewide math competition. The school’s seventh and eighth grade teams each took First Honors in the math competition. The seventh grade team placed 27th out of 63 competing[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Information Session at Triton College
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will host a degree program information session on Monday, June 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Triton College University Center Room A105-A. Advisors and administrators will be on hand to discuss the Master of Public Administration and the Bachelor of Arts in[Read More…]
Prairie State College Receives Second Casa Club Yuriria Scholarship Donation
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For the second year in a row, the Casa Club Yuriria is supporting Prairie State College students with a scholarship donation. Casa Club Yuriria, a Chicago-based social club, renewed its scholarship gift for Hispanic students. The club recently met with the 2010 scholarship recipients and donated $4,000[Read More…]
Prairie State College Southland Jazz Ensemble to Perform at Summer Music at Ravisloe
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This event is the first of four concert series sponsored by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. The first concert features The Prairie State College Southland Jazz Ensemble, an 18-piece professional big band. Enjoy an evening of music from the Swing era such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and[Read More…]
Brainstorm 2011 National Competition and Exhibit at GSU
Artwork of the national juried art competition at Governors State University. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Brainstorm 2011, a national juried art competition at Governors State University, features 46 pieces selected from 167 entries. The exhibit includes artwork by 28 artists from around the nation. The show runs through June[Read More…]
Sustainability Initiatives at Governors State University (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-Susan Rakstang, Associate Vice President for Facilities Development and Management, addresses the Park Forest Village Board on environmental sustainability efforts, past, present and future, at Governors State University. The presentation occurred at the Rules Meeting on Monday, June 6, 2011.
Governor Quinn Names Gery Chico to Chair Illinois State Board of Education
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today named Gery Chico as the chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Today’s action is the latest in a series of appointments the Governor is making as he continues to fulfill his commitment to increasing efficiency and accountability in all areas[Read More…]
New SD 277 School Board Say They Were Excluded From Dinner
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Newly-elected School Board 227 members Shelia Hester-Whorton and Cheryl M. Coleman allege that they were not invited to a May 3 dinner hosted by Donna Simpson Leak at Mr. Beny’s in Matteson. In a letter to the media, the two say, "The dinner was for outgoing board[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on Education Department’s Gainful Employment Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after reviewing the final version of the Gainful Employment rule on for-profit colleges that the Department of Education released earlier today. “This rule may stop the worst violators among the predatory for-profit schools but it will[Read More…]
