From left to right: Bruce Peerson, Michelle Cox, and Charlie Rohrer. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When an ice storm hit the Chicago area on December 18, Bruce Peerson, of Crete, knew an opportunity when he saw one. The Prairie State College (PSC) student grabbed his camera and took photos[Read More…]

(Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Thanks to everyone who has sent information about their  upcoming events. If your club, organization or local business will be holding activities or events in our community during the upcoming week or if you would like to announce personal events such as engagements, weddings,[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A campus-wide celebration of the Earth Week will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Governors State University. The celebration will include refreshments, displays, demonstrations, music, and activities focusing on environmental sustainability. Many “green” innovations, which have been initiated by GSU,[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is sponsoring an informal and interactive panel discussion on Middle East Peace Prospects on April 21, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the Hall of Honors. Panel participants include Dr. Stuart Fagan, President Emeritus of GSU and Professor of Public Administration; Dr. Larry Levinson,[Read More…]

Pre-kindergarten students at the GSU Family Development Center made their own costumes for their upcoming performance of “The Three Little Pigs.” (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Both the morning and afternoon pre-kindergarten classes from the Governors State University Family Development Center in University Park are producing and performing their own[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The true story of how Eleanor Roosevelt overcame the psychological burden of a critical mother, a domineering mother-in-law, and a philandering husband to become the most influential first lady in history is discussed at a Leadership Dialogue at Governors State University. “Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way: Timeless[Read More…]

GSU President Elaine P. Maimon. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University President Elaine P. Maimon was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Will County Center for Economic Development (CED). The CED is a not-for-profit organization, funded primarily by the private sector, to attract and retain[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Area nurses who are interested in taking their careers to the next level are invited to attend a free information session on the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs offered by the College of Health and Human Services at[Read More…]

Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park docents learn about “Flying Saucer” by Jene Highstein. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on the campus of Governors State University holds an internationally recognized collection of contemporary sculpture set within a prairie landscape. Understanding the 26 pieces of art, and the[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Leadership Dialogue series sponsored by the Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE) at Governors State University is designed to develop an understanding the meaning of courage and the strength of endurance. On January 24, Dr. Paul Craig will lead a thought-provoking discussion of leadership and[Read More…]