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Salvador Mendoza To Serve As Keynote Speaker For Gsu Alumni Reception, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors State Offers Winter Steam Camp, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Gsu Receives $1.1 M Education Grant To Serve At-Risk Individuals, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors States University Celebrates Presidential Investiture, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Gsu School Of Extended Learning Offers Programs For Data Analysts, Developers, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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New Art, Music To Be Unveiled, Debut At Gsu Fundraiser, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Three New Members Named To Thenate Advisory Board, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Public Scholarship In The Humanities Video Series Now Available On Youtube, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Cpa Streaming Messages Of Hope Benefit, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors State Celebrates Junteenth At Scupture Park, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors State To Host May 15 Covid Vaccine Clinic, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Ranks Best In Nation Usa Today Survey, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors State To Honor Legal Scholar, Trailblazer, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors State Partners With Walgreens To Vaccinate Educators, Others, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Illinois Black Hall Of Fame Launches At Governors State University, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors State University To Receive $60,000 Nea Grant, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Fafsa Law Update, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed a bill that requires high school students to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as a condition for receiving a diploma.

Governors State Celebrates 50 Years With Birthday Bash, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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University Park, IL (June 26, 2019) Governors State University (GSU) is celebrating 50 years of education and excellence on July 17 with a day of community and family fun on campus, followed by a free concert in Park Forest.

The Governors State community—including students and alumni, current and retired faculty and staff, and community members—will join in the fun for an aerial photo to commemorate the anniversary on the soccer fields (near Prairie Place), then stay for a free reunion-style picnic, games, and food.

Governors State Leads Education Reform With Summer Institute, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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The Summer Institute, June 18 – 20, will showcase three of GSU’s award-winning programs—and other best practices—created to help underserved students overcome barriers and graduate without debt.

The conference will include a panel of local community college presidents, student presentations, break-out sessions, and, most important, opportunities for university/community college teams to make action plans for improving transfer at their home locations.

Gsu Awards Goodman Theatre Icon And Civic Leader Honorary Degrees, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Goodman Theatre Resident Director Chuck Smith and Civic Leader Terry Mazany will receive honorary degrees from Governors State University for their leadership to remove cultural and economic barriers, while promoting a vision of equity and inclusion.

The honors will be awarded during the May 18 commencement ceremonies at the Tinley Park Convention Center.

Gsu To Co-Host Parent Job And Resource Fair April 24 At Thornton Fractional North High School, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors State University School of Extended Learning, in partnership with Thornton Fractional High School District 215 (TFD215), will host its inaugural TFD215 Parent Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 24^th from 3 -7 p.m. at TFD215 North Campus (Gold Gym) 755 Pulaski Rd., Calumet City, Illinois.

Gsu Shares Neh Grant With Southland Community, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded Governors State University a prestigious grant for a project that provides opportunities for veterans and their families, through the study and discussion of important humanities sources. “War Memory and Commemoration in the Humanities" encourages the community to think more deeply about issues raised by war and military service. Co-creators Professors Rosemary Johnsen and Andrae Marak from The College of Arts and Sciences are now taking the discussion into the community through hosting four town hall events, with the help of student veterans.

Opera For Everyone Debuts April 6 At Gsu, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Singer Adrian Dunn adds a contemporary twist to traditional opera to tell the tale of the challenges faced by many inner-city youth. Through gun violence, teen pregnancy, and fatherlessness, HOPERA ultimately illustrates that you really can make it —if you want to.

Gsu Hosts Glitter & Gold Marvel Gala To Kick Off 50th Anniversary Celebration, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Glitter & Gold gala superhero theme reflects the unsung heroes—alumni, emeriti, corporate partners, faculty and individuals—who lend their time, talent, and donations to Governors State University to build a better community for all.

Rev. Albert Sampson Returns To Gsu For Reflections On 50 Years Of Education, Black History Month, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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The Rev. Dr. Albert “Al” Sampson, one of the first graduates of Governors State University and among the last ministers ordained by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will mark the university’s the 50-year anniversary with an on-stage interview on Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Sherman Hall.

The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, will provide opening remarks, and GSU English Professor Rashidah Muhammad will lead the discussion.

Romantic Comedy Brings Love To Town–Almost, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Student actors from Governors State University Theatre and Performance Studies program present the romantic comedy “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani on Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts.

Call For Submissions: Second Annual Csiff, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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The CSIFF celebrates independent filmmakers by highlighting feature films, as well as international student short films, in two events at the GSU Center for Performing Arts (CPA). This year, CSIFF has also expanded the international short film competition to include categories for non-student filmmakers, as well.

A Valentine’S Celebration With Heart And Soul At Gsu’S Center For Performing Arts, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Raised in the St. Louis region, Brian Owens is a Soul man often referred to as the “second coming of Marvin Gaye.” A resident of Ferguson, MO, Owens has a tireless commitment to providing experiences that uplift the community and provide hope through the gift and beauty of music.

Now, you can see him live at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts for a pre-Valentine’s weekend celebration on February 9 at 8 p.m., perfect for sweethearts, singles, or soul fans.

Governors State University To Receive Gap Funding, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors State University officials applauded Illinois lawmakers for passing legislation that will partially fund Illinois public universities and colleges until a final budget for Fiscal Year 2017 is reached later this year.

The bipartisan bill allocates 12.7 million for FY17 to Governors State University. GSU will also be reimbursed $1.4 million for covering spring 2016 MAP funding for nearly 2000 GSU students.

Bga And Gsu Team To Offer Volunteer Citizen Watchdog Training, Office Of Marketing And Communications

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Governors State University and the Better Government Association are sponsoring a free presentation to empower citizens with the tools needed to examine their government, access information, and focus on how to change and improve how government operates.

The BGA’s Volunteer Citizen Watchdog Training will be held on February 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., in room F1622 at Governors State University in University Park. Attendees will hear presentations from veteran journalists and legal professionals on governmental operations, the Open Meetings Act, and the Freedom of Information Act. A Question and Answer Session will follow.