University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is observing its 40th Anniversary in grand fashion on November 7. An evening of great music, entertainment, and new and old friends offers the opportunity to celebrate 40 years of excellence in education. The celebration begins with a pre-show reception at 6 p.m., in[Read More…]
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Marian Presents Holiday Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 11-12 in Band Room
Tasty treats at the Marian Catholic High School main office? Actually, the Pottery class constructed some delicious looking entrees in clay. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Marian Catholic High School Fine Arts Department will feature its seventh annual Holiday Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 11-12 in the Marian Band Room.[Read More…]
Education Department Seeks Advice from Experts on Ways to Improve Assessments
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2009. The U.S. Department of Education announced today that it will hold public meetings across the country to listen and learn from assessment experts and practitioners. The goals are two-fold: first to gather technical input to inform the development of a Race to the Top Assessment Competition;[Read More…]
Report Highlights Ways to Improve National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 20, 2009 – The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies today released the report of its expert panel, commissioned by USDA, to develop recommendations on improvements to the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to align them with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The panel[Read More…]
State Governments Expected to Credit Recovery Act with Creating, Saving At Least 250,000 Education Jobs Nationwide
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2009. The Obama Administration today announced that preliminary indications are that state governments will credit the Recovery Act with creating and saving at least 250,000 education jobs across the country when reports filed on Recovery Act education spending to-date are posted online later this month. “This is one[Read More…]
Marian Honors September Students of Month
Marian alumni parent and “Spartan Superfan” Walt Edmisten check out the more than 125 crafters at the Marian Catholic High School Band Parents’ Oktoberfest on Sunday. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for September. Following is a listing by department:[Read More…]
GSU Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–As it commemorates its 40th Anniversary of providing educational opportunity, Governors State University is sponsoring a discussion featuring a panel of distinguished guests on Friday, November 6, at 3 p.m., in Engbretson Hall. The discussion will focus on the birth, growth, and future of the university. Current GSU[Read More…]
Prairie State College Professor Receives Statewide Honor
” Prairie State College Professor Dave Naze. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Just ask any of Dave Naze’s students about the impact he has made on them, and they’ll immediately light up and provide glowing comments. The Prairie State College (PSC) professor of communication has touched hundreds of students as[Read More…]
CenterPoint at Governors State University Sponsors Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– CenterPoint at Governors State University is hosting its semiannual, award winning Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp is offered at no cost to veterans[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Enhances Theater
Marian Catholic Stage Design Techs include l-r Joshua Thomas ’13, Ian Vander Hye ’13, Cole Rodriguez ’11, Robert Hanson ’13, Mike Gordon ’11, Set Designer Don Calgaro, Khaiya Darnell ’11, and Michelle Caperelli ’13, being trained on the new theater sound system by Jim MacDonald. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) State of the[Read More…]
