Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Students from several south suburban area high schools will have their “Creative Vision” on display at the Prairie State College (PSC) juried art exhibition. The exhibit entitled, “Creative Vision”, runs from March 8 through April 8 in the college’s Christopher Art Gallery. A reception will be held[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Governors State University will host an informative workshop on eating disorders on Thursday, February 25, from noon until 1 p.m., in room B1241. The workshop will include explanations of the causes, effects, and treatments of eating disorders, and an[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University (GSU) and the South Suburban Collaborative Arts Guild (CAG) are joining forces to present “Art on Campus.” The exhibit, featuring the paintings, photography, and poetry of seven members of the CAG, runs through March 31 in the GSU main entrance Atrium Gallery and the[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Governors State University Library is offering free computer workshops to members of the community, students, staff, and faculty. Workshop topics include blogging, Power Point Basic, APA style formatting, plagiarism detection, and several workshops on genealogy. The workshops will take place in February, March, and April, and[Read More…]

Educator and Coach Fred Jacobeit will be admitted to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in April. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Longtime Rich Township 227 educator and coach, Fred Jacobeit, will be inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame at a special ceremony at Illinois State[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Learning more about what makes leaders successful is integral to becoming a successful leader and understanding the roll character plays in our leaders. A Leadership Dialogue discussion of “Passion and Principal: John and Jessie Fremont, the Couple Whose Power, Politics, and Love Shaped 19th Century America” by[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– There is no escaping that college prices are rising. According to the College Board, students have been paying 4.4 to 5.8 percent more for their college education at private and public four-year colleges and universities. Prairie State College (PSC) is an affordable option with low tuition rates[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Chief economists have reported the outlook for the global economy improved dramatically at the end of 2009, and there are many indicators that the economy will continue to strengthen. Learn more about the future of the economy from an expert analyst at the Prairie State College (PSC)[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Illinois Education Association: An effort to work together among school staff and administration has paid off for students at Rich East High School.

Commentary Utah’s lawmakers are getting a little desperate in their search to alleviate the state’s $700 million budget shortfall. One in particular, state Sen. Chris Buttars, is now proposing that Utah cut costs by eliminating the 12th grade, or at least giving students the option of skipping their senior year[Read More…]