60 new Chicago Public School graduates to discuss top issues, paths to public service with current electeds Chicago IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. In an effort to encourage youth to run for office and pursue careers in public service, Mikva Challenge will host two roundtable discussions on Friday, August 4th, at[Read More…]
Schools
GSU School of Extended Learning Partners with Area Chambers and Business for Two Workshops on August 18 & 25
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. Governors State University’s (GSU) School of Extended Learning, in partnership with Robinson Engineering, Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, and Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, will present two workshops: Increase Your Revenue with Strategic Planning on Friday, August 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.[Read More…]
U of C, Argonne Scientists Create Technique to Build Nanomaterials into Electronic Devices
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017 By: Louise Lerner Scientists at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory have discovered a new way to precisely pattern nanomaterials that could open a new path to the next generation of everyday electronic devices. The new research, published in Science, is expected to make such materials[Read More…]
Public Meeting July 25 to Demand $1 Billion for Chicago Public Schools to Fund Violence Prevention/Real Sanctuary City
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2017. The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) is hosting a public meeting to launch a citywide campaign demanding $1 billion in funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), violence prevention funding, real sanctuary in Chicago, and schools our community deserves. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 25[Read More…]
Tom Dreesen to Perform Special “From Here to Hollywood” Show at South Suburban College on Sept. 23
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. South Suburban College alumnus Tom Dreesen is putting together an unforgettable show titled “From Here to Hollywood” to be held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the college’s main campus in South Holland. This special one-night show will take place on Saturday, September[Read More…]
Ritual and Connection: DePaul Art Museum to Feature Senga Nengudi
‘Improvisational Gestures’ runs Sept. 7-Dec. 10 CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. In the 1970s, artist Senga Nengudi would carry pantyhose and other supplies for her “R.S.V.P.” series of sculptures around in her bag. Born in Chicago and a pioneer of performative art, Nengudi would stage choreographic actions within the works of[Read More…]
Ângela Ferreira Taps Architecture, History at DePaul Art Museum
Community anchor site for Chicago Architecture Biennial presents ‘Zip Zap and Zumbi’ CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. Architecture, art and history will intersect this fall at the DePaul Art Museum in “Ângela Ferreira: Zip Zap and Zumbi.” Museum Director and Chief Curator Julie Rodrigues Widholm will organize the Mozambican-Portuguese artist’s first[Read More…]
University of Chicago Library Receives Gift of Vintage Vivian Maier Prints
Nearly 500 photographs to be available for research at Special Collections CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017 By: Andrew Bauld and Rachel Rosenberg The University of Chicago Library has received a gift of nearly 500 photographic prints made by Vivian Maier, the master 20th-century street photographer known for her striking images of life[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Calls on Secretary DeVos to Maintain Protections for Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 19 other attorneys general, today sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing concern over reports the U.S. Department of Education is preparing to roll back important protections for survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. Madigan and the[Read More…]
Former PSC Student Trustee Octavio Origel Named UNC Carolina Covenant Recipient
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Former Prairie State College (PSC) Student Trustee Octavio Origel recently was named a recipient of the Carolina Covenant at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. The Chicago Heights native will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree at UNC with a full-tuition scholarship, beginning in August 2017.[Read More…]
