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…]
Kids React To Walkmans
BLOG COMMENTARY-(ENEWSPF)- Just enjoy. The video tells the story.
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 10, 2017
≡ Village A & E PF Library Learn Green Health Etc. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—The Park Forest Art Fair returns for its 62nd year on September 16 &17 in DownTown Park Forest. The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest juried art fair in the Chicago area. The finest artists in[Read More…]
Former IL Governor Quinn to Honor Fallen Illinois Servicemembers on Monday, Sept. 11
Source: colum.edu CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2017. Former Governor Pat Quinn will commemorate Patriot Day – and the 16th anniversary of 9/11 – by opening the “Portrait of a Soldier” exhibit at the Columbia College Chicago Library Reading Room 301 at 12:30 p.m. The Library is located at 624 S. Michigan Ave. in[Read More…]
Women’s Self-Defense Class on Saturday, September 16
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2017. A women’s self-defense class will be held on Saturday, September 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The free class, hosted by Park Forest Trustee Jonathan Vanderbilt, will be led by Mace DeVries of Polaris[Read More…]
Saturday, Sept. 9: 260+ Events in all 50 states Planned for Biggest National Drive Electric Week Yet
From Hawaii to New Hampshire, from Australia to Croatia, National Drive Electric Week to be Bigger than Ever NATIONWIDE— (ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2017. For six years, National Drive Electric Week has inspired drivers to ditch the gas station. The seventh annual National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), which starts tomorrow, September 9,[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…]
