Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2017 By Kelly Macias Black people in the United States have long believed that education is the great equalizer. Despite persistent stereotypes and media portrayals to the contrary, black parents routinely encourage their children to aspire for degrees (whether they be high school, college or beyond) in order to improve[Read More…]
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Thursday February 9: ‘Academics United’ Rally at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 8, 2017. Northwestern University students and faculty, Mayor Tisdahl and four of the five Evanston mayoral candidates, and Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy, ACLU of Illinois will rally in opposition to the Trump’s Executive Order on travel and immigration and in support of our community[Read More…]
South Suburban College and Thornton Township Partner to Provide Education and Training for Residents
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2017. South Suburban College and Thornton Township have pooled resources to help residents with training and job opportunities. This collaboration has saved taxpayer dollars by helping clients get off of General Assistance and into gainful employment. For the past 18 months, residents have received almost[Read More…]
Graduate Open House at Governors State University on Saturday, February 25
Advance registration is requested by Wednesday, February 22 University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2017. GRE test-taking strategies, choosing the right graduate program, and financing your education are all topics that will be discussed at the Graduate Program Open House at Governors State University on Saturday, February 25, from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Takes Top Honors in IHSA Regional Individual Speech Events; Southland College Prep Places First in Performance in the Round Event
RICHTON PARK, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017—Marian Catholic High School, the Chicago Heights, Illinois speech powerhouse, won first place in the Illinois High School Association’s Regional Individual Speech Event tournament for 12 Chicago southwest suburban area high schools hosted by Southland College Prep Charter High School, Richton Park, Saturday, February 4. Marian[Read More…]
Black History Month Conference at Roosevelt University Marks 50 Years of Black Power Movement
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. Fifty years after the first shout of “Black Power” rang out during a pivotal Mississippi civil rights march, Roosevelt University will host a conference, “From Civil Rights to Black Power: Tracing the African American Freedom Struggle” on Feb. 17 and 18. Presented by Chicago Student Nonviolent Coordinating[Read More…]
Hour of Code Connects Computer Scientists with Young Students
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017 By Carla Reiter By the time most students get to middle school, they are experts at using cell phones and playing video games. But few understand how the technologies work or who writes the programs that make them run. Changing that is the idea behind Hour of[Read More…]
African American History Month Programs Coming To South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. South Suburban College’s Office of Student Life & Leadership presents four programs open to the public at no charge in honor of African American History Month. Poetry Slam and Open Mike w/Jus Words Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.[Read More…]
State of Illinois, University of Illinois System Launch ‘Smart State’ Partnership
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen (Source: uillinois.edu) Technology initiative will help state better serve citizens, promote business growth SPRINGFIELD, IL (ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017– The State of Illinois and University of Illinois System announced a new partnership today which advances Illinois as the nation’s premier ‘Smart State’, integrating next-generation[Read More…]
Robert’s Rules of Order Seminar at South Suburban College on Friday, February 10
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017. South Suburban College will host a 3-hour Seminar on Robert’s Rules of Order on February 10 from 6:00-9:00pm in the MB Financial Room at the college’s main campus. Robert’s Rules of Order is a book that is intended to be a guide for conducting[Read More…]
