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…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is continuing its celebration of the freedom to vote with a community observance of the inauguration of President Elect Barack Obama on January 20. The GSU Student Senate is sponsoring a social gathering between 9 and 10:30 a.m. with light refreshments that will afford[Read More…]

The children of Taft Elementary, Kankakee, Illinois, vote on the next storyline in the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The children from Taft Elementary School in had a very special treat Friday when they visited the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University.[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– University Park, IL, November 6, 2008 – The CenterPoint for Entrepreneurs at Governors State University is hosting an Artrepreneur Panel on Monday, November 17. The event runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is part of CenterPoint’s week-long celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week. The event is designed[Read More…]

Kathleen Bankhead, Chief of the Juvenile Justice Bureau for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Learning what is fair and effective in coping with children is not always easy or clear-cut. Kathleen Bankhead, Chief of the Juvenile Justice Bureau for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s[Read More…]

Visitors view photographic murals of the large outdoor sculptures in the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park collection. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– It was a different sort of unveiling that pleased the crowd who recently gathered at Governors State University to celebrate the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP), which graces the[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– After a hiatus of nearly a year, Tall Grass Arts Association will kick-off its art film series on September 14 with the film Persepolis. The film will be shown at the Marcus Theatre Chicago Heights at 6:30 p.m. Series tickets are $25. They are available at the[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Texas officials are trying hard to keep the focus on child abuse — and away from religion — in the custody battle involving 437 children seized from a polygamist religious sect this month. If only it[Read More…]