Prairie State College (PSC) will host Humanities Day on Wednesday, April 22, at its main campus, 202 South Halsted St. in Chicago Heights, bringing together students, faculty and community members for a day of creativity, expression and engagement across the arts and humanities.

The event is free and open to the public, and will feature a variety of activities, including art, music, food, games and a raffle, along with opportunities to connect with academic programs and student work.

Humanities Day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a Faculty Showcase in the Barnes & Noble Auditorium, highlighting the work and perspectives of PSC faculty across disciplines. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., guests are invited to attend the Program Fair in the Conference Center Rotunda and Hallway. The fair will include information tables, interactive activities, music and free food offering attendees a chance to explore PSC’s humanities and arts offerings.

The Spring Student Art Show Opening will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a reception and award ceremony scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m. The exhibition will showcase student creativity and achievement in the visual arts.

At 1 p.m., a raffle winner will be announced in the Conference Center Proven IT Room. A Student Showcase will follow from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the same location, featuring student presentations and performances.

In addition, a student artwork sale will be held in Conference Center Room 1315 to benefit the Nicholas and Jacqueline Rinaldi Prize in the Arts Scholarship.

“Humanities Day is an opportunity to celebrate the creativity and voices of our students and faculty while welcoming the community to experience the impact of the arts and humanities,” said George Streeter, professor and coordinator of the Humanities and Philosophy Department. “We look forward to welcoming our campus community and local residents for this annual event.”

For more information, contact Melissa Hebert-Johnson at [email protected].