CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2017 Authored by: Roosevelt University Newsroom Maria Blanco, executive director of the Immigrant Legal Services Center at the University of California, is a leading expert on U.S. immigration trends and policies, including the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). During her visit as a speaker during Roosevelt’s American[Read More…]
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Celebrated Composer and Director Joins Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts
“I’m committed to guest lecturing on the intersection between public policy and musical theatre, giving composition lessons, acting master classes, coaching productions, performing music and of course, directing Orson.” Daron Hagen CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2017 Authored by: Roosevelt University Newsroom Daron Hagen, an internationally known composer, librettist, director and conductor of[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Lawmakers to Enact Student Loan Bill of Rights at Carbondale Forum
AG Madigan & Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Override Governor’s Veto of Senate Bill 1351 to Better Protect Illinois Student Loan Borrowers Carbondale –(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2017 By: Office of Attorney General Madigan Attorney General Lisa Madigan today convened a student loan forum with education advocates and social service organizations and urged[Read More…]
UChicago Launches Commemoration of Landmark Discovery with Oct. 1 Event on New Nuclear Landscape
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 29, 2017. The University of Chicago’s commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction will begin Oct. 1, with a conversation on the new nuclear landscape and its implications for international security. The event at Mandel Hall will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Taking[Read More…]
Three Awarded Tenure at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2017 By: Prairie State College Newsroom Prairie State College (PSC) announced at a recent Board of Trustees meeting that three faculty members had met the college’s expectations for tenure, including commitment to student success, collaboration with their peers and dedication to the college’s mission and core values.[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Graduate and Undergraduate Program Open House on Oct. 14
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2017 Authored by GSU Office of Communications Governors State University (GSU) is hosting a graduate and undergraduate combined open house on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hall of Governors, located on the first floor of the main campus. Future Jaguars—freshmen, transfer, and[Read More…]
UChicago’s Oriental Institute Exhibit Illustrates Magical Powers of Book of the Dead in Ancient Egypt
Oriental Institute features papyri, mummy to explain concepts of afterlife CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: University of Chicago In ancient Egypt, you did not go to the afterlife empty-handed. The Book of the Dead, a collection of spells and charms, was there to guide you. Starting Oct. 3, visitors to the[Read More…]
October is College Changes Everything® Month in Illinois
Student Assistance Commission and Partners Offer Statewide Free Assistance with College Applications and FAFSA® Completion CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. For a second year, Governor Rauner has proclaimed October College Changes Everything® Month (CCE Month), when the state’s college access and financial aid agency, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and[Read More…]
DePaul University Theatre School’s Play ‘Augusta & Noble’ Addresses Immigration for Young Audiences
The Theatre School production opens Oct. 5 at DePaul University’s Merle Reskin Theatre CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: DePaul University Thatre School Carlos Murillo’s play about the child of undocumented immigrants seems to have uncanny timing. Immigration reform was at the forefront of the White House administration five years ago[Read More…]
‘Stomping Grounds’ to Bring Heart-pounding Performance to GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on October 7
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2017 – On October 7 at 8 p.m., the stage at Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will come alive with a shared rhythmic experience for the whole community. Stomping Grounds features over 50 dancers from Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Muntu Dance[Read More…]
