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…]
Schools
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…]
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Calls on State Board Members to Be Partners in Success
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today invited state education leaders to join him in a partnership to reform the nation’s schools and to clarify the federal government’s role in advancing reforms. Speaking to members of the National Association of State Boards of Education at their[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School
New Orleans, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009 – 12:31 P.M. THE PRESIDENT: What’s going on, King? How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) Well, what a warm greeting — I appreciate that, guys. Thank you so much. It is great to see you. I just want you to know that I am so appreciative that[Read More…]
Secretary of Education Duncan Calling on State Leaders to Become Partners in Helping to Educate Children
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009. Below are the prepared remarks that U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver on Friday, Oct. 16, at the National Association of State Boards of Education in Cincinnati, Ohio: It’s my pleasure to be here today. Thank you for rescheduling my speech. As you know,[Read More…]
Fall Community College Enrollment Sets Record in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2009. The statewide Full Time Equivalency (FTE) Fall enrollments at Illinois community colleges reached an all-time record 223,353 for the current semester, an increase of 9.5% from last year, according to recently released figures from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Reporting for FTE enrollments began in 1965.[Read More…]
All Illinois High Schools Invited to Participate in Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2009. The Illinois Arts Council invites all Illinois high schools to participate in the 2009 Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest, a free national program created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Now entering its 5th year of national competition, Poetry Out Loud[Read More…]
Education Secretary Arne Duncan Issues Statement on the Nation’s Report Card in Math for 4th and 8th Graders
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued the following statement on The Nation’s Report Card: Mathematics 2009, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) at Grades 4 and 8: “Today’s results are evidence that we must better equip our schools to improve the knowledge and skills of[Read More…]
Chicago Southland Manufacturing Summit at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Members of the Chicagoland business, industry, and entrepreneurship communities will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the issue and concerns of establishing, maintaining, and growing manufacturing in today’s economy at the Chicago Southland Manufacturing Summit on Friday, October 23, at The Center for Performing Arts at[Read More…]
Rich East Celebrates 54th Annual Homecoming This Week
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East’s 54th Annual Homecoming week begins tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 17. The Rockets will host Kankakee at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009, for the homecoming game. The game will be played at Lombardi Stadium. Prior to the game, the school will[Read More…]
