CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Yesterday, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation into law that eliminates the Suburban Cook Country Regional Office of Education in the aftermath of its superintendent being arrested and indicted on 16 counts of official misconduct, theft and misapplication of funds. “When it comes to the vital task of[Read More…]
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Remarks by The First Lady at George Washington University Commencement
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2010 – 10:55 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow. Thank you all. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. “Dr. Obama” — I like that. (Laughter.) I think I’ll have everybody at home start calling me that. (Laughter.) Thank you. I am so honored to help you celebrate[Read More…]
District 162 Students Exhibit Math Skills
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Students in Matteson Elementary School District 162 recently demonstrated their math skills in two south suburban math competitions. The District’s seventh grade team placed third and the eighth grade team placed fifth at the South Suburban Middle School Math Competition held at Providence Catholic High School. Seventh grade[Read More…]
Illinois School Inducts NJHS Members
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Matteson Elementary School District 162’s Illinois School recently held induction ceremonies for its National Junior Honor Society members. The students include: Storm Dade, Kameron Davis, Anna Farley, Khaleah Griffin, Karmyn Smith-Ross, Briana Tate, Ella Thornton, and Nicole Vega.
GSU Hosts Community College Counselors Day
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Community college counselors help their graduating students succeed by guiding them to the educational opportunity that best fits their interests, goals, and financial situation. To provide area community college counselors with accurate, up-to-date information, Governors State University recently sponsored a daylong information session for the[Read More…]
Pirates, Mermaids Accompany Peter Pan to GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The classic adventure about a boy who won’t grow up, ‘Peter Pan,’ comes to the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University for a single performance Thursday, July 15, at 11 a.m. As presented by Emerald City Theatre, ‘Peter Pan’ is a rousing tale suitable for[Read More…]
Learning About the Earth with the USDA
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Foreset, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mark Bramstedt and Robert Jankowski (front, left to right) from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, collect a soil sample from the Prairie and Nature Preserve of Prairie State College, located on the south side of campus. The college plans to restore this area to[Read More…]
District 163 Kindergarten 2010-11 Registration
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will conduct kindergarten registration for the 2010-2011 school year from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, and from noon – 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, at the District Office, 242 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest. Children must be five-years-old on[Read More…]
Registration Ongoing for Summer 2010 Courses at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Registration for summer courses continues at Prairie State College (PSC.) Credit courses include two eight-week summer sessions, which begin June 1. Non-credit courses include a variety of single day and multiple session offerings that begin throughout the summer. Both credit and non-credit courses are listed in the[Read More…]
Hansel and Kunce Appointed to Dean Positions at PSC
Kim Kunce (left) and Marie Hansel were named deans at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two Prairie State College employees were appointed to dean positions at Prairie State College (PSC) after two nationwide searches. Marie Hansel is the new dean of health professions and industrial technology, and Kim Kunce[Read More…]
