Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. Candidacy petitions for two, six-year, non-compensated terms on the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees are now available. The petition packages can be picked up from the President’s Office, located in room 2270 on PSC’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago[Read More…]
Day: September 28, 2012
Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at Prairie State College on October 20 and 21
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. The Prairie State College (PSC) Natural Science Department is hosting the South Suburban Earth Science Club Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21, at the Prairie Center Gym on PSC’s main campus at[Read More…]
Remarks by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, International Union of Police Associations
Bonita Springs, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Thank you, Sam [Cabral], for inviting me to speak to your convention. I’m honored to be here. You’re a strong and important leader, Sam. I salute your vision and integrity. I’m honored to be here with you all. I don’t know that there are many[Read More…]
First AUV Expedition to Explore Several Deep Sea Atlantic Canyons and Seamounts Launching This Weekend
Scientific Research and Conservation Groups Unite to Investigate Untouched Marine Habitats NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012 – The first scientific expedition to explore the ecology of two Atlantic seamounts located approximately 200 miles southeast of Cape Cod, as well as to undertake a detailed investigation of several nearby Georges Bank undersea[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 28, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Past Statements by Paul Ryan Shed More Light on his Policies Regarding Seniors A transcript of a speech made in 2005 by Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan has received renewed attention this week, after the national Catholic weekly publication America published an article on his remarks.[Read More…]
Proposed Rulemaking in Maine Undermines Comprehensive School Pesticide Reform
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Over the last few months, heated debate over toxic pesticide use in school buildings and grounds have dominated discussion in Maine. Unfortunately, new amendments to Maine’s school pesticide legislation make no mention of safer, preventive pest management practices, or the use of least-toxic pesticides only as[Read More…]
Department of Education Provides Guidance to Help Classroom Teachers Combat Bullying
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. The U.S. Department of Education has released a free, two-part training toolkit designed to reduce incidents of bullying, for use by classroom teachers and educators. The toolkit was developed by the Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center, supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office[Read More…]
$9 Million in Grants Awarded to Institutions in 21 States and D.C. for Special Education Personnel Preparation Programs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. The U.S. Department of Education today announced the award of $9 million for 38 grants to institutions of higher education to train educators to improve the services and results for children with disabilities. “Our success in building a better America is measured in terms of helping[Read More…]
Republican National Committee Fires Strategic Allied Consulting Over Allegations of Potential Voter Registration Fraud
ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. NBC reports today that the Republican National Committee (RNC) has terminated its relationship with Strategic Allied Consulting, a firm it hired to register voters in several states this year, after an investigation found more than 100 questionable voter registration forms submitted by the company. Strategic Allied Consulting[Read More…]
1st Annual Scarecrow Contest to be Held as Part of Park Forest’s Safe Halloween Festivities
All entries due by Friday, October 5 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. This will be the first year that the Park Forest Safe Halloween Festivities will include a scarecrow contest. This contest is open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups, schools and businesses. Each person or group may only[Read More…]
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