University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2017. After two years of steady enrollment–even through a historic budget crisis–Governors State University’s undergraduate enrollment took a slight dip (2.88%) in its full-time equivalent enrollment (FTE). GSU President Elaine P. Maimon described the decline as a reasonable outcome, calling the ebb a “very real consequence[Read More…]
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Lyric Opera Singers Pay Tribute to All Things Animal at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on Sept. 24
Featuring “Animal-Friendly” Tasting Menu University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2017. The popular Opera Up Close series at Center for Performing Arts has done it again. Known for its unique, themed pairings of opera, food and wine, series producer John Concepcion stretches his creativity once again with an animal-themed feast of song.[Read More…]
Fourth Annual Mental Health Conference at Prairie State College Sept. 28
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the Fourth Annual Mental Health Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday Sept. 28, in the Conference Center of the PSC main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. For the fourth year in a row,[Read More…]
Fossil, Gem and Mineral Show Returns to Prairie State College Oct. 21 and 22
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017. Exhibits featuring fossils, crystals, jewelry, and fluorescent stones will be on display for the two-day Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Prairie Center[Read More…]
Governors State University Addiction Studies Alumni Club to Host Sixth Annual Recovery Walk
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2017 – In celebration of National Recovery Month, the Governors State University Addictions Studies Alumni Club will sponsor their sixth annual Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Governors State University. The Walk for Recovery is designed to honor individuals in recovery or who are seeking[Read More…]
Photo Exhibit on Plight of World’s Stateless Children Opens Sept. 14 at Roosevelt’s Gage Gallery
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2017. Few can imagine what it is like to be stateless. Now a new photo exhibit “Nowhere People,” opening Thursday, September 14 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, tells the story. With its first showing ever in Chicago, “Nowhere People” by photographer Greg Constantine[Read More…]
South Suburban College Offers Free Citizenship Classes
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2017. Free Citizenship Classes will be offered at South Suburban College’s main campus in Room 1243 on Thursday evenings October 5 to December 14 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Registration will be held September 25, 26 and 27th at 6:00pm in Room 1243. You will learn[Read More…]
Southland College Prep’s 90-member Band Performs at Northwestern University’s Ryan Field Half-Time Show
Southland College Prep’s Ambassador Marching Band Has Memorable Day at Northwestern University’s Massed Band Event on Ryan Field, Evanston RICHTON PARK, IL. –(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017—Having an opportunity to play at a Big Ten football game proved to be a memorable experience for the 90 members of the Southland College Prep[Read More…]
New Ad Reaffirms Governors State University’s Commitment to Illinois, Debuts New Tagline
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017— With purposeful determination to fulfill its mission and total dedication to student success, Governors State University is celebrating the start of a new academic year with a completely reimagined brand identity. While GSU’s strong commitment to its students and the communities it serves remains constant,[Read More…]
Northern Illinois University Congratulates Park Forest’s Summer 2017 Graduates
DeKALB, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2017 – Northern Illinois University students who graduated this summer received their degrees on August 13th. Included among the 600 graduates were Park Forest residents: Robert Foster who earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Communication, Organizational and Corporate; and Terry Lusby Jr, who earned a[Read More…]
