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Community Coalition Seeks To Enhance School And Community Safety, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University and Prairie State College, working with the Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, and a coalition of other groups, will convene two free school and community safety events at Prairie State College in January.

These events will focus the public’s attention on restorative justice approaches to conflict resolution and violence reduction by demonstrating how these programs work in school and community settings, and explain how to implement them successfully. Restorative justice builds safe communities by holding youth accountable, developing responsible behaviors, restoring and respecting victims, and empowering communities to meet the obligation …

Gsu Police Chief Honored, Office Of Public Affairs

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When Debra Boyd was named Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety of the Governors State University Police Department this year she realized she was making history.

Chief Boyd is the first woman to fill the post at GSU and was honored for “breaking the glass ceiling” at the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives recent annual meeting.

Full Moon Sculpture Park Tour, Office Of Public Affairs

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“Experiencing the sculptures of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on a moonlit night can reward visitors with a unique perspective,” said Geoffrey Bates, director and curator of the sculpture park which is located on the campus of Governors State University. “The subtle light combined with the gentle crunch of snow makes the whole park unfamiliar and new.”

On January 10, 2009, by the light of the full moon, visitors will be able to tour many of the sculpture parks’ nationally recognized pieces. Bates will lead the tour, providing insight on the works and the artists who created them. The fee …

Gsu Physical Therapy Students Take The Challenge, Office Of Public Affairs

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Physical Therapy (PT) students in the College of Health and Human Services of Governors State University (GSU) know a good challenge when they see one.

Since 1989, PT students at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have challenged students from other PT programs across the nation to raise money for research through the American Physical Therapy Association’s Foundation for Physical Therapy. The foundation raises money to help fund research grants for the development of the most effective physical therapy interventions.

Children Use Imaginations At The Cpa, Office Of Public Affairs

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The children from Taft Elementary School had a very special treat on Friday when they visited the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. Not only did they get to see a live musical performance of one of their favorite stories, they also had a special meeting with the author, Mary Pope Osborne.

More than 100 kindergarten through third graders from the Kankakee visual arts magnet school enjoyed the stage production of “Magic Tree House: the Musical” because of the generosity of Osborne and her husband Will, who is also one of the creators of the show.

Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Dedicates Mike Baur’S Sextant Yoke, Office Of Public Affairs

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The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University recently celebrated the dedication of “Sextant Yoke” by artist Mike Baur of West Chicago.

The sculpture dedication was made possible by Lila Thorpe’s donation to the park in honor of her husband Dr. James Harvey Hensley, who passed away in 2001. Dr. Hensley was a well respected professor of astronomy at Governors State University for twenty years.

Children Enjoy The Show!, Office Of Public Affairs

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Recently, hundreds of young children, including 140 kindergarten through second grade students from Bernice Childs Elementary School in Robbins, crowded into The Center for Performing Arts (CPA) at Governors State University to enjoy a rocking, musical depiction of evolution through the stories of some very large and colorful dinosaurs. As the dinosaurs romped across the stage in Mammoth Follies, they taught science lessons and the children laughed, learned, and enjoyed live theater.

Gsu Art Professor Wins Award From Beverly Arts Center, Office Of Public Affairs

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Art isn’t just about what we see. It also has to do with what we think. Jeff Stevenson, of Flossmoor, is an adjunct professor of art at Governors State University who has been honored twice in recent weeks for work that’s both visually stimulating and thought-provoking.

Two of Stevenson’s mixed media works received the Plaza Award at last weekend’s opening reception of the 32nd Plaza Arts Competition at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago.

Gsu College Of Arts And Sciences Adds New Faculty, Office Of Public Affairs

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New faculty members recently joined the College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University.

Gsu Office Of Economic Education Recognized, Office Of Public Affairs

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The Office of Economic Education at Governors State University was recently recognized at the 3M Economic Educator Award Luncheon in Chicago. Representatives from the Illinois Council on Economic Education and 3M presented Sheryl Szot Gallaher, Director of the Office of Economic Education at GSU, with a plaque honoring the 30th anniversary of the center.

Gsu Is Paving The Way, Office Of Public Affairs

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What do the White Sox and the students at Governors State University have in common? They can both park their cars on innovative and environmentally responsible permeable paved parking lots.

Like U.S. Cellular Field, GSU is replacing some of its existing asphalt parking lots with permeable paving supplied and installed by Rose Paving Company of Bridgeview, Illinois.

Gsu Communication Honors Society, Office Of Public Affairs

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The Governors State University Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society (LPH) induction ceremony was on Friday, November 7. LPH is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association.

Gsu Lincoln Laureate Honored, Office Of Public Affairs

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Each year an outstanding senior from each o fthe 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 Sheryl Yarbough of Chicago Heights. Yarbough 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 excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.

The Centerpoint For Entrepreneurs Presents Artrepreneur Panel, Office Of Public Affairs

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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 to provide artist-entrepreneurs, sometimes referred to as artrepreneurs, with tips on making a living by marketing and selling their art. A panel, comprised of artists from various disciplines will share personal experiences, success stories, and lessons learned while pursuing their own entrepreneurial ventures.

Gsu Joins Sap University Alliance, Office Of Public Affairs

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Beginning this academic year, students and faculty at Governors State University will have access to one of the business world’s most advanced and popular enterprise resource planning software packages. Participation in the SAP University Alliance will enable GSU to offer advanced training in this real world enterprise resource planning software.

The Centerpoint For Entrepreneurs Offers Business Counseling At Tinley Park Village Hall, Office Of Public Affairs

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The CenterPoint for Entrepreneurs at Governors State University has expanded its counseling services into Tinley Park by providing free, confidential business counseling and consultations at the Tinley Park Village Hall, on Wednesdays, by appointment only.

The Centerpoint For Entrepreneurs Sponsors Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp, Office Of Public Affairs

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The CenterPoint for Entrepreneurs at Governors State University is hosting a Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp on Thursday, November 19, 2008. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and is part of CenterPoint’s week-long celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp is offered at no cost to veterans or the families/business partners of those serving in the military. The event is co-sponsored by Phoenix Business Solutions, Behold Signs and Graphics, Great Lakes Bank, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Designed by Military Veterans, the full-day event offers support and information on entrepreneurship to …

Gsu Celebrates International Education Week, Office Of Public Affairs

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With more than 315 students from different countries around the world attending Governors State University and students and faculty studying, interning, or teaching abroad, celebrating International Education Week at the university has important meaning.

Gsu Hosts Art Fest, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University is hosting the second annual Arts Fest on Thursday, November 6. Arts Fest is a creative and festive celebration of the arts that embraces both the creative soul and the imaginative mind. Interactive workshops taught by art English and Media Communications faculty invite attendees to tap into their creative muse and learn more about the arts.

Governors State University To Hold Undergraduate Open House, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University will host “Instant Decision Day: An Undergraduate Open House” on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free event is open to all students looking to transfer into one of GSU’s bachelor’s degree completion programs. Prospective students are encouraged to bring official or unofficial transcripts. Admission counselors and academic program advisors will be on hand to review transcripts and provide students with an instant decision on whether or not they could be admitted to the university.

Introducing Two For Tuesday, Office Of Public Affairs

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Curious about the large outdoor sculptures that dot the Governors State University campus? Too busy for a full tour of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park?

In a series of “Two for Tuesday” presentations, director and curator of the world class sculpture park Geoff Bates will present a series of informal, lively, half-hour talks comparing and contrasting a different pair of works from the collection.

Gsu Receives Illinois Arts Council Grants, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts and Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park recently received grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Illinois State Representative Lisa Dugan (D – 79th District) visited the university in early October to present the grant checks to the university. She was joined by Illinois Arts Council representative Carla Kunzeman.

Let There Be Better Light, Office Of Public Affairs

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One of the last things a performer thinks about when taking the stage is whether the lights illuminating their show are energy efficient.

Fortunately for the environment and the budget of the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, Mike Krull and Chuck De Brizzio understand the importance of good, energy conserving lighting.

Krull, Technical Director at the Center, and De Brizzio, Chief Operating Engineer at GSU, recently collaborated successfully to earn an $11,500 grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. The money will be used to trade the old, outdated, and high-energy theatrical lights with energy efficient …

Friends Of The Gsu Library Plan Ahead, Office Of Public Affairs

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The Friends of the Governors State University Library are beginning their second year with a new slate of officers and a renewed commitment to continuing their successful work of the previous year.

Gsu Offers Free Family Counseling Services, Office Of Public Affairs

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Today’s families face economic and social pressures as well communication difficulties that frequently disrupt family unity and the ability to cope.

Frequently, one of the most important tools needed to understand and cope with these issues is family counseling. Unfortunately, families often do not know how to access counseling, believe they cannot afford it, or are embarrassed to seek it out.

“It is especially important for individuals and families to know about the free, confidential counseling services available at Governors State University. We want to help as many people as we can,” said Dr. Byron Waller, Co-Clinical Coordinator of the …

“King Gimp” To Appear At Governors State University, Office Of Public Affairs

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Dan Keplinger was born on January 19, 1973 an apparent stillbirth, not breathing at all. More than a minute later, he was revived. But it was too late; the damage was done. Deprived of oxygen for so long, Keplinger developed Cerebral Palsy.

But the same fighting spirit that helped Keplinger survive a perilous birth has helped this now 35-year-old man develop into a critically acclaimed artist whose work has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions nationwide. Moreover, he is both the on-screen subject and the writer of “King Gimp,” an HBO film that won an Oscar for Best …

Bankhead Of State’S Attorney’S Office To Speak On Creating Safe Schools, Office Of Public Affairs

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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 Office, will discuss the need for restorative justice practices and peer mediation in resolving conflicts and related concerns in the courts, schools, homes, and communities at Governors State University, on Wednesday, October 15, at 6 p.m., in Engbretson Hall.

Gsu National Depression Screening Week, Office Of Public Affairs

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With approximately one in six people experiencing some sort of significant depression at some point in life, it has become very important that the symptoms are recognized and treated. As part of National Depression Screening Week, the Academic Resource Center’s Counseling Center at Governors State University will host informal seminars, provide information, and offer free, confidential depression screening. All Depression Screening Week events and services are free and open to the public.

Gsu Announces Excellence Awards And Grants Tenure, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University recently honored members of its faculty and staff with awards acknowledging their excellence as educators and employees. The awards recognize the hard work and dedication of those who share the university’s commitment to its students and the community.

Social Work Field Instructor Orientation At Gsu, Office Of Public Affairs

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More than 50 social work field instructors from agencies throughout the metropolitan Chicago area met at Governors State University recently to discuss the parameters of their work as field instructors of students in the university’s social work program.