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Governors State and Indiana University Partner on National ‘Globalizing Business Schools’ Initiative

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University (GSU) recently announced a five year partnership with The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. GSU recently hosted Dr. Bruce Jaffe, CIBER Executive Director, and Dr. LaVonn[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of September 20, 2010

Chilren create works of art at the 2010 Park Forest Art Fair. (Photo: Peter Schaper) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2010. The 59th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day, a Park Forest tradition, will take place on Saturday, September 25 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot outside Village Hall,[Read More…]

Governors State University Hosts Constitution Day Panel Discussion

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will observe Constitution Day with a panel discussion on “Controversies in the Constitution,” on September 20, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., in Engbretson Hall. Panelists include GSU faculty members Dr. Chelsea Haring, assistant professor of Social Sciences; Dr. Will Kelley, Assistant Professor of Political[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of September 13, 2010

‘Good Egg’ recepient Jesse Martinez (left) talks with Village Manager Tom Mick (far right) and Mayor John Ostenburg (center). (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2010. Work has begun on the new mural in DownTown Park Forest. Twin brothers, Aaron and Alan Hicks, also known as the “Twin Hicks”[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of September 6, 2010

A tire swing in one of Park Forest’s parks waits for a child to play. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2010.The Park Forest 2010 Autumn Recreation Programs & More and Fall/Winter 2010 – 2011 Calendar of Events brochures were mailed last week to Park Forest residents. If you[Read More…]

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In and Around Park Forest Week of August 30, 2010

Children dance on the Village Green at Youth Day. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 30, 2010. School is back in session, which means school buses and school children are prominent on our streets. Here are a few safety tips from the Park Forest Police Department to keep in mind[Read More…]

Wine and Chocolate tasting Illinois Theater Center

In and Around Park Forest Week of August 23, 2010

Brian Machay serves chocolate-covered treats at last week’s wine and chocolate tasting at the Illinois Theater Center and Tall Grass Arts Association. The event was truly a Sterling Celebration – brought to you by Evelyn Sterling of the Village of Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2010.[Read More…]

musical chairs

In and Around Park Forest Week of August 16, 2010

Children play musical chairs at Ash Street Cooperative’s Old Fashion Block Party Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2010. The Park Forest Youth Commission will be holding their 11th annual Youth Day Celebration on Saturday, August 28 on the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest. This year’s theme[Read More…]

Eye and Paul by Tony Tasset

Before ‘Eye,’ There Was ‘Paul’

‘Eye’ and ‘Paul’ by Tony Tasset. (PHOTOS SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Artist Tony Tasset’s towering depiction of iconic woodsman Paul Bunyan made its debut in 2006 at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors State University. “Paul” is one of 26 pieces, many by masters of contemporary sculpture, in NMSP’s[Read More…]

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