Sculptor Mark di Suvero receives the 2010 National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama at an East Room ceremony at the White House on March 2, 2011. Managed by the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and arts[Read More…]
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Governors State to Host Physical Therapy Program Open House
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host an open house for individuals interested in learning more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) degree programs on Tuesday, April 7, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., in room D34000 on the[Read More…]
’39 Steps’ Celebration at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is hosting a thrilling and funny celebration of the Alfred Hitchcock film, "The 39 Steps." Key to the festivities is the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit play, "Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps," at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University for one night[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Captures First Place in Mock Trial Competition
Marian Catholic Mock Trial Team Members are, seated, Gabriela Valedon of Flossmoor, Gabrielle Young of Hazel Crest, Daryl Pugh of Matteson, Julian Chavolla of Sauk Village, Steven Jackson of Richton Park, and Mary Helen “Melen” Skurka of Lowell, Ind. Standing is Dr. Shirley Morris, Vice Principal of Academics, Trevor Woolfolk[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on the Reauthorization of ESEA
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. Today, President Obama had a productive meeting with Senators Tom Harkin, Mike Enzi, Jeff Bingaman, and Lamar Alexander and Representatives John Kline, George Miller, Duncan Hunter, and Dale Kildee. The President commended the Members for their commitment to reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on HELP Committee Hearing Investigating For-Profit Colleges
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today submitted a statement for the record at a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing chaired by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on Bridgepoint Education, Inc, a for-profit college company. In his statement, Durbin focused on accreditation agencies which, he[Read More…]
Senators Kirk/Casey/Durbin Introduce Bill to Prevent Bullying in Schools
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Bob Casey (D-PA) today introduced bipartisan legislation entitled the Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) that will help prevent bullying in schools. “Bullying and harassment affect millions of students every year. While we do have federal laws to provide support to[Read More…]
President Obama Highlights Shared Responsibility in Education Reform
Promotes Public-Private Partnerships to Prepare Students to Compete in a 21st Century Economy WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. Today, President Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan were joined by Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, at TechBoston Academy where they highlighted the shared responsibility government, businesses,[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge
Challenge Prepares Students for Secure Financial Futures; Runs March 7 – April 8 WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2011. Today, high school-aged students across the country will begin taking an voluntary online exam as part of the 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge. The Challenge is designed to enhance the financial capability of high[Read More…]
Don’t Miss The Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 New Parent Information Meeting
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Heights School District 163 will conduct a Parent Information Meeting for parents new to the District from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Blackhawk Intermediate Center, 130 Blackhawk Drive, Park Forest. To make a reservation for the evening please contact Tammy Graves at[Read More…]
