University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2017. A Food and Justice Symposium will be held at Governors State University (GSU), 1 University Parkway in University Park. The symposiums will take place on February 21, 23 and 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day in GSU’s Engbretson Hall. The event is[Read More…]
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Senator Tammy Duckworth: Betsy DeVos Is Not Qualified to Lead the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced she will not support the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, citing the nominee’s ignorance of important civil rights protections that ensure every student is afforded the right to a[Read More…]
Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery to Host the 2017 Annual High School Art Exhibit
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2017. Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery will host the 2017 Annual High School Art Exhibit from Monday, February 6 through Thursday, February 23. An opening night reception will be held on Thursday, February 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with awards presented at 6 p.m. [Read More…]
Association of American Universities Urges Quick End to Administration Order Barring Returning Students and Faculty
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017. Following is a statement by Association of American Universities President Mary Sue Coleman: We recognize the importance of a strong visa process to our nation’s security. However, the administration’s new order barring the entry or return of individuals from certain countries is already causing damage and[Read More…]
University of Chicago Letter to President Trump
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2017 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, As the leaders of one of the country’s great institutions of higher education and research, we are writing to assert in the strongest possible terms the importance to the United States of[Read More…]
March Against Betsy DeVos in Her Hometown Exceeds Expectations
MICHIGAN–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017 By Mlle L A little over a week ago, one lone person in Holland, Michigan was fed up enough about the Betsy DeVos nomination for Secretary of Education that she decided to organize a protest. She put together a private Facebook page for a march through downtown.[Read More…]
South Suburban College Bulldogs’ Basketball to Host Community Day on Saturday, February 4
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017. The South Suburban College Basketball Programs will host the Bulldogs’ Annual Community Day on Saturday, February 4th vs. Black Hawk College. The Lady Bulldogs will tip off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Men’s Team at 3:00 p.m. All residents, businesses and employees of[Read More…]
South Suburban College Offering Free Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop Beginning Tuesday, February 21
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017. Do you have a handcrafted item you’d like to sell? Not sure how to sell online or want to improve your results? Want some extra income from your hobby, or want to build a business around your designs or skills? South Suburban College is[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Small Business Workshop On Tuesday, January 31
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017. South Suburban College is presenting a free workshop titled So You Want to Start Your Own Business on Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center in Room 5190. We are hosting a panel discussion to highlight[Read More…]
It’s Not Too Late to Register for Spring 2017 Courses at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2017. Spring semester is underway at Prairie State College (PSC) and there is still time to register. District residents who missed the opportunity to register for 16-week classes or are trying to find a way to fit a course or two into their schedule, still have the[Read More…]
