Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of the 2009-2010 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics and fine arts, the school says rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars with a Soul” are recognized[Read More…]
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Honorary Degree Recipient Doug Glanville to Speak at GSU
LeRoy Sims (left) and chess Grandmaster Len Weber match wits Saturday at Dining on the Green. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Doug Glanville, former outfielder for the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, will play a double header at Governors State University on February 5 and 6. GSU will[Read More…]
PSC Late Start Classes Begin In February
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– If starting college classes in January is not an option, consider enrolling in Prairie State College’s (PSC) Late Start Courses. PSC’s Late Start classes begin the week of February 12. Courses run for 12 weeks instead of the usual 16 weeks. To compensate for their abbreviated schedule,[Read More…]
GSU Sponsors Education Career Fair Feb. 18
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Calling all teachers and teaching assistants. The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for educators. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in schools are invited to attend. Potential employers will be on hand from both public[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Students Contribute Over $5000 for Haiti
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The leadership of the Marian Catholic High School Student Council facilitated a “dress down day” to raise money for victims of the recent earthquakes in Haiti. With nearly 100% participation of students and staff, over $5,300 was collected and distributed to The American Red Cross[Read More…]
Community Classes at Rich East Return to Rich East January 30
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, will be hosting the second in a series of community classes from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30. This series includes computer skills, culinary arts, wellness, line dancing, legacy initiative, careers that work, math made[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Sign Law to Create ‘Gateways to Opportunity’ Program
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that creates the “Gateways to Opportunity” program, which will award credentials to educators who go above and beyond in making sure they are able to provide the highest quality of education for Illinois’ young minds. “Today’s students will[Read More…]
Financial Crisis Threatens to Set Back Education Worldwide, UN Report Warns
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 January 2010 – The global financial crisis threatens to deprive millions of children in the world’s poorest countries of an education, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, with a knock-on effect on future economic growth, poverty reduction and progress in health and other areas, according to a United Nations report[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Race to the Top at Graham Road Elementary School
Falls Church, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2010 – 10:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. You guys look really cute in those chairs. (Laughter.) I am pleased to be joined today by my outstanding Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, at Graham Road Elementary School, one of Virginia’s finest schools. And here at Graham[Read More…]
Winter Tour of the Sculpture Park at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Join Park Curator and Director Geoffrey Bates for the annual winter walk of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on January 31, at 2 p.m. The quiet, often snow-covered landscape highlights the presence of each artwork. The park collection includes 26 pieces by nationally and internationally recognized artists.[Read More…]