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GSU Celebrates Black History Month

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with activities, entertainment, discussions, and music. The events are free and open to the public. A discussion on “Hair – Myths, Realities, and Stereotypes” will take place on Tuesday, February 9, from 6 to 7 p.m., in[Read More…]

New Community Classes at Rich East Saturday

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, will be hosting the next in a series of community classes from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6. This week’s series again includes, computer skills, culinary arts, wellness, line dancing, legacy initiative, careers that work,[Read More…]

Nursing Scholarships Available

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2010.  The Park Forest Nurses Club is offering scholarships up to $2,000 to nursing students who reside in School Districts 227, 206, and 201-U. Winners will be selected on the basis of grade point average, citizenship qualities and goal achievement. Applications are available at the local[Read More…]

GSU Student Speaker Earns Degree and Busy Life

Jennifer Boender of Manhattan, student speaker at the GSU Winter Commencement. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At its Winter Commencement, Governors State University will award bachelor’s and master’s degrees to more than 625 graduates. When her name is called, Jennifer Boender of Manhattan will be join her fellow graduates as[Read More…]

Marian Catholic Winter Guard Teams Prevail at Area Competitions

Marian Catholic Winter Guard members Karie Schaberger and Suzy Clarke perform in a recent competition. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Winter Guard teams from Marian Catholic High School won first place honors in two separate competitions recently. First, a primer on guard lingo and classifications: Winter Guard, as described by[Read More…]

Student Athletes Recruit for Track and Cross Country at Rich East

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School student-athletes: (from left) Carl Cook (track), Michael Crawley (track and cross country), LaRon Rogers (track and cross country) and Brandon Gentry (track, cross country) do a little recruiting for their respective sports by displaying individual and team achievements at the recent[Read More…]

Blood Drive at GSU Feb. 4

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Governors State University Master’s in Occupational Therapy student organization and Heartland Blood Centers are co-hosting a blood drive on February 4, from 3 to 7 p.m., in Engbretson Hall, on the GSU campus. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are encouraged to donate blood. No appointment[Read More…]

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