CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced it will begin another enrollment cycle for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program November 1 with the program in solid financial shape. “Our message to the residents of Illinois and current contract-holders is that the College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition[Read More…]
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U.S. Secretary of Education Announces National Competition to Invest in Innovation
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the Department’s priorities for grants under the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). The fund, which is part of the historic $5 billion investment in school reform in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), will support local[Read More…]
Governors State University to Hold Interdisciplinary Studies Portfolio Workshop
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University will hold a Prior Learning Portfolio Workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will learn how to develop a portfolio of prior learning to apply toward a B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. The[Read More…]
PSC Board of Trustees to Begin Search for New Member
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With the retirement of John Marks from the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees, the board is seeking candidates to fill the vacant position. The board is required to appoint an interim trustee to serve until the next PSC election in 2011. Board Chair Mark Fazzini[Read More…]
Fewer U.S. Schools Selling Less Nutritious Food and Beverages
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2009. Fewer secondary schools in the United States are selling less nutritious foods and beverages, such as candy and soda, according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The greatest improvements were seen in states that have adopted strong school nutrition standards and[Read More…]
Chicago Artist Exhibits at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In conjunction with its third annual Arts Fest on October 14, Governors State University will host an exhibition of the work of Chicago artist, Gabriel Villa, from September 30 through October 23, in the Visual Arts Gallery. A reception celebrating the artist’s work and a presentation by[Read More…]
‘Horizons’ Sculptor to Visit GSU
Steinunn Thorarinsdottir (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Icelandic artist Steinunn Thorarinsdottir will discuss her artwork in a presentation entitled “Horizons: The Figurative World of Steinunn Thorarinsdottir” at Governors State University, on Wednesday, October 14, from 5 to 6 p.m., in Engbretson Hall. Her lecture, one of the Distinguished Lecture Series[Read More…]
GSU Hosts Third Annual Arts Fest
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is hosting the third annual Arts Fest on Wednesday, October 14. Arts Fest is a creative and festive celebration of the arts that embraces both the creative soul and the imaginative mind. Interactive workshops taught by art, English, and media communications faculty and special[Read More…]
Vets 4 Vets Offers Help and Hope to Returning Vets
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Recognizing the Need for Peer Support for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans” is the topic of an important, free seminar to be held at Governors State University on October 27, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria Annex. Participants in this seminar will focus on[Read More…]
Marian Actors to Perform ‘Hasty Heart’ Oct. 16-18
Dressing up as during Marian Catholic’s Spirit Week, from left to right, Packey Daley as Champ Kid, Jason Keane as Brian Fontana, Josh Pieper as Ron Burgandy, and Jay Hochstetler as Brick Tambland. All are characters from the movie Anchorman – The Legend of Ron Burgundy) . (PHOTO ENEWSPF) Chicago[Read More…]
