Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Video conferencing equipment has made it possible for Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s fourth grade honors class, which is composed of students from Mohawk and Blackhawk Intermediate Centers and housed at Mohawk, to participate in an Introduction to Spanish class at Rich South High School without[Read More…]
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College Savings Month in Illinois runs through September 30
CHICAGO, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010. As College Savings Month comes to a close September 30, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) says now is the best time to lock in college tuition prices with the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program’s discounted September prices before prices increase Friday, October 1. “The[Read More…]
Rich East Rocket Cross Country Pulls to 3-2 in Dual Meets
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sophomore Dorian Simmons and senior Kirk Marshall led the Rich East Boys Cross Country to a victory over intra-district rival Rich Central in a Southland Athletic Conference victory Monday on the Rocket Cross Country Course in Park Forest. Simmons and Marshall had times of 19:05 and 19:09,[Read More…]
Tons of Food Collected at PSC’s Foodapalooza
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The food pantry at Respond Now is now restocked thanks to the generosity of the community. The food was collected at Foodapalooza held at Prairie State College (PSC) on September 11. As a result of the annual event, approximately two tons of food and $500 was donated[Read More…]
Parent University at Governors State University
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– While parenting does not come with a handbook, there is help for parents facing the often-perplexing questions about what is best for their children. The Family Development Center at Governors State University is sponsoring Parent University, a series of free presentations designed to give parents the information and[Read More…]
Governors State and Indiana University Partner on National ‘Globalizing Business Schools’ Initiative
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University (GSU) recently announced a five year partnership with The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. GSU recently hosted Dr. Bruce Jaffe, CIBER Executive Director, and Dr. LaVonn[Read More…]
PSC to Host Wind Energy Summit
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– According to American Wind Energy Association, wind power can play a major role in meeting the U.S. demand for electricity. It is the world’s fastest growing energy source with an annual average growth rate of 20 percent. Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source with[Read More…]
Proclamation for Release – National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2010. Education is critical to our children’s future and to the continued growth and prosperity of our Nation. To maintain our leadership in the global economy, we have an obligation to provide a high quality education to our children and ensure they can obtain higher education and[Read More…]
October GSU Sculpture Park Tours
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The prairie setting, mixed with the autumn colors and the cooler temperatures, make October the perfect time to view the sculptures in the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University. The park includes twenty-six sculptures by nationally and internationally recognized artists, including Mark diSuvero, Mary Miss, Bruce Nauman,[Read More…]
President Obama to Announce Major Expansion of ‘Educate to Innovate’ Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2010. Today at the White House, as part of his “Educate to Innovate” campaign to raise American students to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade, President Obama will announce the launch of Change the Equation, a CEO-led effort to[Read More…]
