Artist examines history of embassy that opened in Cuba before the Cold War CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Andrew Bauld After the brutality of World War II, the United States sought to usher in a new era of optimism in the late 1940’s through an ambitious embassy program that called on[Read More…]
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Documentary Filmmakers to Talk Craft, Activism at DePaul University Event on October 27-28
School of Cinematic Arts to host ‘Chasing Coral’ creators CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Anuradha Rana Documentary filmmakers will gather at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts in downtown Chicago to teach free master classes on the technical, creative and ethical aspects of their work. The October 27-28 Verité conference[Read More…]
Annual Halloween Family Fun Fest at Prairie State College Oct. 31
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Gilbert Vargas The Prairie State College (PSC) Police Department, along with PSC students, faculty and staff, is hosting its annual Halloween Family Fun Fest from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, in the Prairie Center gym, located on the PSC main campus at 202[Read More…]
UChicago Astrophysicists to Catch Particles from Deep Space on NASA Balloon Mission
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Louise Lerner A team led by Prof. Angela Olinto was awarded NASA funding to fly an ultra-long duration balloon mission with an innovative ultra-sensitive telescope to pick up cosmic rays and neutrinos coming from deep space. Planned for launch in 2022, the Extreme Universe Space Observatory[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Psychology Professor Steven Meyers Wins One of Nation’s Top Teaching Awards
This is the nation’s most prestigious psychology teaching award. Not only do you have to be a great teacher, but you also have to contribute to teaching as a profession. Steve has done both, and this is a wonderful addition to his legacy.” Cami McBride Chair of Roosevelt’s Department of[Read More…]
Governors State University Students Have a Positive Message for the Community in ‘The Scarlet Letter’
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2017 By: Governors State University (GSU) Communications Governors State University Theatre and Performance Studies (T.A.P.S.) students have a positive message to share about acceptance and strength in the face of adversity through their modern portrayal of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic work, ‘The Scarlet Letter,’ on Saturday, November[Read More…]
DePaul University’s ‘Hey! Play! Games in Modern Culture’ Aims to Bring Out the Gamer in Everyone
Chicago Design Museum exhibition runs through Feb. 17, 2018 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2017 By: DePaul University Communications An interactive exhibition that encourages play and offers guests a look at the world of games beyond what’s found on Xbox or Steam is now open at the Chicago Design Museum. Co-curators Brian Schrank[Read More…]
UChicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Partner on Major Innovation Initiative
Collaboration is first project in statewide plan for tech and economic development CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2017 By: University of Chicago News The University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are launching a partnership dedicated to research and technology development for some of society’s most pressing challenges, from producing[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Urges Students to Consider Careers in Manufacturing
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2017 By: Office of Gov. Rauner Gov. Bruce Rauner highlighted exciting new advanced manufacturing career opportunities with a group of over 150 students from five Chicago high schools today at a National Manufacturing Month event. The event took place at the Wilbur Wright College Humboldt Park Campus, 4300[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Donates Books to Two Elementary Schools*
Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly donated 137 books to two south suburban elementary schools from the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program. “Kids love to read. We need to do our part to make it easy for them to pick[Read More…]
