Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Sgt. Vorasack T. Xaysana, 30, of Westminster, Colo., died April 10 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained April 9 in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the[Read More…]
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International Atomic Energy Agency Fukushima Nuclear Accident Update, 12 April 2011 (04:45 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–12 April 2011 – UPDATE 4:45 UTC. The Japanese Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) today issued a new provisional rating for the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on the IAEA International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES). The nuclear accident at Fukushima Daiichi is now[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Speech Team Ends Season on High Note
Members of the MCHS Group Interpretation team performed “To Kill a Mockingbird” at the IHSA State Finals. In front: Kyle Fitzgerald ’13 (Park Forest) and Jaboukie Young-White ’12 (Harvey). Second row: Pia Lyander ’13 (Hazel Crest), Hanna Lang ’13 (Monee), Mary Lou Herbias ’11 (Calumet City), and Bernadette Senick ’12[Read More…]
NIU Steel Drum Band to Visit Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Friday, April 15, 2011, the Northern Illinois University world famous Steel Drum Band will present a concert at Faith United Protestant Church at 7:00 pm. The 35 member group is directed by Associate Professor of Music Liam Teague and Clifford Alexis, composer, arranger, tuner and builder.[Read More…]
GSU Seminar focuses on Civic Engagement
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is hosting the Civic Reflection Seminar, an opportunity for service professionals and community members to discuss civic engagement, service learning, and how they can make a positive impact on the Chicago Southland region. A number of area service organizations will participate in the seminar,[Read More…]
Southland Theatre Ensemble to Perform ‘Ragtime’ at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) at Governors State University announced it will present the musical “Ragtime” as its 2011 summer production. Auditions will take place May 18 and 19 in Sherman Recital Hall at GSU. “Ragtime” has roles for a diverse cast of between 40 and[Read More…]
First Galaxies Were Born Much Earlier Than Expected
The giant cluster of elliptical galaxies in the centre of this image contains so much dark matter mass that its gravity bends light. This means that for very distant galaxies in the background, the cluster’s gravitational field acts as a sort of magnifying glass, bending and concentrating the distant object’s[Read More…]
GSU Honors Social Work Students
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Department of Social Work at Governors State University recently hosted an induction ceremony for 24 new members of Omicron Beta, the GSU chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society, the social work honor society. To be considered for the Phi Alpha Honor Society at the bachelor’s[Read More…]
UN Rights Expert Voices Frustration at United States Over Access to Detained Soldier
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 April 2011 – An independent United Nations human rights expert today voiced his deep disappointment and frustration that the United States has not allowed him unmonitored access to a soldier accused of being the source of large amounts of classified material given to the website Wikileaks. Juan E.[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Cote d’Ivoire, April 11, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011. The United States welcomes the decisive turn of events in Cote d’Ivoire, as former President Laurent Gbagbo’s illegitimate claim to power has finally come to an end. This represents a victory for the democratic will of the Ivoirian people, who have suffered for far too[Read More…]
