In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Governors State University (GSU), the university’s Center for Performing Arts presented a preview of its 2019-20 season, which begins in September and continues through April, 2020. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers. Receive a 3-day free trial of[Read More…]
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Governor Pritzker appoints 6 to serve on GSU board
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has nominated six candidates for positions on the Board of Governors of Governors State University. Nominees are Kevin Brookins, John Brudnak, Lisa Harrell, Angela Hickey, James Kvedaras joining Anibal Taboas, who currently serves on the board. Board members serve for six-year terms. You have reached content available[Read More…]
GSU/50: Students past and present share testimonials about Governors State
“The faculty at GSU has been really helpful in challenging me and giving me career advice and helping me with my major and outside programs. They suggest that I think about different internships and certifications. Right now I’m interning with the GSU Marketing & Communications Department.” You have reached content[Read More…]
GSU/50: Academics, arts make GSU great asset to Homewood-Flossmoor community
Elaine Maimon, president of Governors State University, invites Homewood and Flossmoor residents to campus to see the changes that have been happening. “We want to be seen as a great asset to Homewood-Flossmoor and all our surrounding communities,” she said. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers.[Read More…]
GSU/50: Governors State University grows from a great experiment to a 4-year university
The past 50 years of experimentation and growth has led GSU to become a comprehensive university in the South Suburbs. Its outstanding faculty has taught more than 45,000 graduates who have taken their degrees into the work world. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers.[Read More…]
GSU film fest to feature student work
Registration is now open to reserve seats for the short film competition in the inaugural Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) on Sept. 15 and 16 at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts.The festival will provide students an opportunity to tell extraordinary stories of everyday lives. Storylines include a[Read More…]
Two films airing at GSU film festival
On Saturday, Aug. 4, the Chicago Southland International Film Festival will be held at Governors State University. Two documentaries will be shown at the Center for Performing Arts on campus. Admission is free. “Little Wounds Warriors” will be presented at 4 p.m. It is produced and directed by GSU alumnus Seth McClellan,[Read More…]
PR strategies for business outlined at GSU program July 31
“Public Relations Strategies for Business and Industry,” a free business networking breakfast and panel discussion, will be presented by the School of Extended Learning at Governors State University on Tuesday, July 31. The event from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at GSU, 1 University Parkway in University Park, will include a panel[Read More…]
Manilow Sculpture Park tour April 21
Governors State University is hosting its “Earth Day Tour: Where the Prairie Meets the City” from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, with a walk through the internationally renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on the GSU campus. The free event starts near the D Building main entrance on the[Read More…]
GSU offers Vacation Education summer courses
Governors State University is helping college students get additional credits this summer through a program it’s calling Vacation Education. The program focuses on general education and degree requirement classes standard to most bachelor’s degree programs. Students returning home for summer break from other colleges and universities can take a general education course[Read More…]