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Khatas Presented, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University professor Dr. Jon Carlson recently returned from India and a meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama with some very special gifts. He presented Khatas to GSU President Elaine P. Maimon, Provost Terry Allison, and Dean of the College of Education Deborah Bordelon.

Khatas are Tibetan scarves that have been blessed by the Dalai Lama. They symbolize purity, goodwill, auspiciousness, and compassion. Once blessed by the Dalai Lama, they become cherished talismans.

Gsu President Receives Strong Endorsement From Board Of Trustees, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University President Elaine P. Maimon last week received a strong vote of confidence from the university’s Board of Trustees.

At their regular meeting, Trustees unanimously approved a resolution expressing “continuing support and sincere appreciation and gratitude” for Dr. Maimon’s leadership. The vote followed a comprehensive assessment of the president’s performance by the Board of Trustees.

Governors State University Begins Infant And Toddler Childcare, Office Of Public Affairs

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Beginning on December 17, Governors State University’s Family Development Center (FDC) opened an Illinois State licensed childcare facility for infants, toddlers, and two year olds. The little ones are cared for in specially equipped classrooms of eight children, each staffed with two teachers. The infant and toddler childcare center is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Gsu Students Teach Math To Educators, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University graduate and undergraduate students had the opportunity to teach educators recently when they presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Illinois Council of Teacher of Mathematics in Springfield, Illinois.

The students, all studying to be math teachers, presented math activities they designed based on the massive sculptures in the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. The students found that the 26 sculptures, which are located on the grounds of the university, can be used to illustrate various mathematical formulas and principles.

Gsu Professor Discusses “Peter Pan”, Office Of Public Affairs

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Dr. Rosemary Johnsen, Assistant Professor of English at Governors State University, will deliver a lecture sponsored by the Raven Foundation exploring the themes of the Lookingglass Theatre’s original adaptation of “Peter Pan (A Play).”

The lecture will take place on December 4, at 12:30 p.m., at Loyola University Museum of Art and serves as a pre-show introduction to the 2:00 matinee performance of the play.

In addition to her lecture, the Raven Foundation of Glenview, Illinois, asked Johnsen to contribute an essay, “The Persistence of Peter Pan” for the Lookingglass Theatre’s “Peter Pan” study guide.

“Chicago Heights” At The Gene Siskel Film Center, Office Of Public Affairs

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After playing to acclaim at festivals around the world, “Chicago Heights,” an independent feature film, produced with only a $1,000 budget and a volunteer cast and crew, will screen at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago from December 10 to 16.

Governors State University associate professor Daniel Nearing and assistant professor Sanghoon Lee adapted “Winesburg, Ohio” by Sherwood Anderson, shifting the story from rural Ohio to suburban Chicago Heights. They produced “Chicago Heights” using students and resources from the new Master in Fine Arts in Independent Film and Digital Imaging program at GSU.

Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Office Of Public Affairs

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The Departments of Physical Therapy,Communication Disorders, Addiction Studies, and Health Administration in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University (GSU) recently hosted their second annual induction ceremony for the local chapter of the Alpha Eta Society – the National Scholastic Honor Society for allied health students at GSU. The GSU chapter of Alpha Eta is known as Gamma Psi Upsilon. A total of 71 alumni, graduate, and undergraduate students were inducted.

Chemistry Students Present Nationally, Office Of Public Affairs

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We’Re Not Waiting For Superman, Office Of Public Affairs

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The documentary film “Waiting for Superman,” by Davis Guggenheim, will serve as the spark for debate and conversation about education in the south suburbs. The Governors State University Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE) is sponsoring a special screening of the film followed by a panel discussion of the issues on Wednesday, December 1.

Nmsp’S “Yes! For Lady Day” Repaired Following Windstorm, Office Of Public Affairs

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“Yes! For Lady Day,” a towering masterpiece at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors State University was repaired this week following damage from gale-force winds in October.

Gsu Foundation Awards Scholarships, Office Of Public Affairs

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Twenty-eight Governors State University (GSU) students will receive 2010-2011 scholarships offered through the GSU Foundation.

The GSU Foundation, the university’s main fundraising arm, sponsors more than 40 scholarships to deserving students. Scholarships are established through the generosity of donors to GSU, and are designed to assist students seeking degrees in the university’s 53 undergraduate and graduate programs.

Gsu Hosts Storytelling Festival, Office Of Public Affairs

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Five master storytellers will delight and captivate the audience at “Tellebration!,” a free, international event hosted by Governors State University on Saturday, November 20, at 7 p.m., in Sherman Recital Hall on GSU’s main campus in University Park.

“Tellebration!” storytelling presentations will take place simultaneously across the United States and in a number of foreign countries, said Lynne Clayton, producer of the GSU event. GSU is one of 400 official sites around the world that will be hosting storytelling events on the same day.

Gsu Launches New Cable Program, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University’s Division of Digital Learning and Media Design has begun work on a new television series for cable and web broadcast called “ART Out & About.” The series highlights the diversity of creative and artistic organizations in Chicago south suburbs.

Gsu Lincoln Laureate Honored, Office Of Public Affairs

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Each year an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is named a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

This year’s Lincoln Laureate from Governors State University is Tamara S. Lewis of Chicago. Lewis exemplifies the characteristics of Lincoln Laureates who are chosen for their commitment to the principles of democracy and humanity as embodied by Abraham Lincoln. She was also honored for her outstanding academic achievement and her profound and generous service to others.

Governors State Wins Governor’S Environmental Sustainability Award, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University last week received the 2010 Governor’s Sustainability Award for significant achievements in protecting the environment, helping sustain the future, and improving the economy.

GSU was one of 27 Illinois companies and organizations that received the award, but was the only university recognized for its sustainability efforts. The awards were presented by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) during a luncheon in Champaign. The ISTC is a unit of the Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability at the University of Illinois.

Gsu Hosts Student Regional Table Tennis Tournament, Office Of Public Affairs

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Eleven tables, seven teams, 50 competitors, and one day of rapid, high level table tennis competition. It all takes place at Governors State University when the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association Regional Tournament is held on Saturday, November 20.

Centerpoint At Governors State University Sponsors Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp, Office Of Public Affairs

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CenterPoint at Governors State University is hosting its semiannual, award winning Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 7:45 a.m.

The Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp is offered at no cost to veterans. Families and business partners of those serving in the military may attend for only $25. The event is co-sponsored by Phoenix Business Solutions, Accion Chicago, Governors State University, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Designed by military veterans, the full-day event is the only one of its kind to be …

Artist To Appear At Manilow Sculpture Park, Office Of Public Affairs

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Renowned sculptor Neil Goodman will share his insights about art with the public during a daylong appearance Thursday, November 11 at Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP).

Gsu Gets Americorps Grant, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University (GSU) recently received a $9,056 AmeriCorps Grant from Illinois Campus Compact (ILCC) to fund service learning opportunities for GSU students.

Governors State University Receives State Wind Turbine Grant, Office Of Public Affairs

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With the installation of an on campus wind turbine, Governors State University will continue reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, and move toward its goal of becoming Illinois’ greenest university.

GSU got the green light today for an important environmental initiative when Warren Ribley, director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, announced a $153,000 grant for the 50 kilowatt turbine, to be located on the University Park campus.

Cal Poly Faculty Chamber Recital Set For Nov. 5, Public Affairs Office

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Gsu Table Tennis Team Chosen, Office Of Public Affairs

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The Governors State University Table Tennis Team began its second year with spirited tryouts for positions on the team. Twelve students made the squad, which evolved last year from a club sport to an intercollegiate team.

Centerpoint At Governors State To Offer Illinois International/Global Business Certificate Courses, Office Of Public Affairs

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CenterPoint at Governors State University is hosting a five-day course that prepares participants for the State of Illinois Certificate in International Business and Certified Global Business Professional series.

Cal Poly, Ucsb Team On Student Printing, Design And Communications Services, Public Affairs Office

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Nasa Signs On With Cal Poly’S Picosatellite Deployer, Public Affairs Office

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Gmat Prep Classes Offered At Gsu, Office Of Public Affairs

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The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University is offering a GMAT preparation course. The non-credit course prepares students who plan to take the GMAT, an admission requirement for many graduate programs.

Cal Poly Performing Ensembles Join For Musical Extravaganza At Parents Weekend Concert, Public Affairs Office

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Cal Poly Engineering Donor Endows Project-Based Learning, Public Affairs Office

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Parent University At Governors State University, Office Of Public Affairs

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While parenting does not come with a handbook, there is help for parents facing the often-perplexing questions about what is best for their children. The Family Development Center at Governors State University is sponsoring Parent University, a series of free presentations designed to give parents the information and insight they need to the issues, questions, and problem that come with raising children.

Xanté Supports Cal Poly With A Gift Of Ilumina Digital Production Press, Public Affairs Office

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