CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding Illinois’ selection as a finalist for the second phase of the U.S. Department of Education’s ‘Race to the Top’ competition. “A top-notch education for all Illinois students is our number one priority, and we are in a great position[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will help young people in Illinois participate in quality afterschool programs. The law creates the Afterschool Youth Development Act and the Illinois Youth Development Council to provide young people with access to afterschool activities. “Good afterschool programs[Read More…]

Cast members of GSU’s production of The Wedding Singer perform a high energy musical number for the show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A talented, youthful cast is putting the finishing touches on a high-voltage production of “The Wedding Singer,” this summer’s presentation by the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE)[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has received continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. At its June 14 meeting, the Higher Learning Commission board approved continued accreditation at GSU through 2020. The HLC is the regional accrediting organization in[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marsha Katz, a professor of management, marketing, and public administration in Governors State University’s College of Business and Public Administration, was recently appointed to the 2010 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Katz is a resident of Chicago, Illinois. The award, created by public law[Read More…]

Vilma Matthews of Hazel Crest, Jessica Specht of Country Club Hills, Dr. Shannon Dermer, Chair of the Division of Psychology, Dr. Shea Dunham, assistant professor and Counseling Lab Coordinator, and Counseling Greg Severin of Lansing. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Division of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University recently awarded[Read More…]

Neil Goodman’s Four Corners. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Five dramatic sculptures by Chicago artist Neil Goodman are on display at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors State University. Neil Goodman in the Park, located at the east entrance of GSU’s main campus in University Park, is a[Read More…]

Santiago Calatrava’s Quadracci Pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum. (Photo: Jeff Millies) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Pack your overnight bag for 2010 Autumn Art Odyssey, an unforgettable trip to some of the Midwest’s greatest art and architectural treasures. The Art Odyssey, sponsored by the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Children can learn from the messes they create and the songs they sing. The many different ways children learn are celebrated and explained at two free workshops sponsored by the Family Development Center at Governors State University in University Park. Lisa Murphy, the Ooey Gooey Lady®, will[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois Governor Pat Quinn declared 2010 as “The Year of the Engaged Older Adult”, celebrating the contributions of older adults and promoting the civic engagement of all ages. To support this proclamation, Prairie State College (PSC) is holding a vendor fair featuring organizations and agencies that serve[Read More…]