Chris Zorich Joins Notre Dame Athletics Staff Jun 6, 2008
Recognized for his fierce commitment on and off the playing field, Zorich has received a score of athletic and community service awards including the following: selection as an alternate for the 1993 NFL Pro Bowl, the 10th Anniversary "All-Madden Team," two-time NFL Man of the Year finalist, the NFL Players' Association's Byron "Whizzer" White Award for Community Service, and USA Weekend's "Most Caring Athlete." He received the Jesse Owens Foundation's "Humanitarian Award" from the family of the... (Und.com)
Fleming leaves behind joys, challenges of teaching English May 30, 2008
She graduated from Governors State University in University Park with a bachelor s degree in English in 1974. Her first job in education was overseas: In 1976, she joined a program for military personnel in Aschaffenburg, Germany. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sipping Life as It Comes: Haynes Faces Challenges, Changes With New Ideas Apr 2, 2008
He earned his master's degree in communications from Governors State University in Illinois. His first job was working as a writer and producer for the Illinois Department of Mental Health. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Theater listings Feb 29, 2008
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. Call (708) 235-2222 or visit www. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Collin Higher Education Center differs from model Sep 27, 2007
The collaborating universities are Benedictine University, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Concordia University Chicago, DePaul University, Dominican University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Kendall College, National-Louis University, North Park University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Roosevelt University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Saint Xavier University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Kenneth W. Ludvigson May 17, 2007
He received his bachelor s of arts degree in elementary education from Governors State University in Illinois during his break in service. He served in the U.S. Army for 18 1/2 years in the satellite field before he was medically retired in 1998. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Citizens need to demand a better UAA Mar 7, 2007
I was saddened to hear that Chancellor Elaine Maimon is leaving UAA to become the president of Governors State University. Her tenure here has sparked an important dialogue between the Anchorage community and the university. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ulmer to serve as chancellor Mar 3, 2007
The new appointment comes after the former chancellor, Elaine Maimon, accepted a position at Governors State University in Illinois last month. Maimon had only been chancellor a few years before leaving, and news early this year that she was a finalist for the Governors State position caught many by surprise. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ulmer to be interim chancellor of UAA Mar 2, 2007
Maimon announced Feb. 17 that she had accepted the presidency at Governors State University in University Park, Ill. It was not immediately clear how long Maimon would be on staff at UAA, and a university spokeswoman didn't immediately return a phone call seeking comment. (Anchorage Daily News)
UAA loses chancellor to Outside university Feb 19, 2007
University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Elaine Maimon will serve as president of Governors State University in University Park, Ill. beginning July 1. (Anchorage Daily News)
• Officials will get two-year tries Feb 14, 2007
The field of applicants for chancellor is down to two finalists: William Goetz, Gov. John Hoeven's chief of staff, and Paul Keys, provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at Governors State University, in University Park, Ill. The board is to name a new chancellor on Feb. 23. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
UA president says chancellor is free to go Feb 12, 2007
Maimon's name surfaced last month on a list of finalists for a new job at Governors State University in Illinois ... " Maimon surprised many at the university last month when Governors State University, a smaller school in Illinois, announced online that she was a finalist for president. Maimon did not respond Thursday or Friday to e-mail or cell phone messages. In a brief phone interview last month, Maimon downplayed the Governors State announcement, saying she didn't have plans to leave the... (Anchorage Daily News)
News in brief Feb 8, 2007
The scholarships, available to residents of the 80th district, will cover one year's tuition, including summer school, to University of Illinois schools, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Northeastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University and Western Illinois University. Fees, books, room and board are not covered. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Former Flanagan principal gets doctorate Jan 30, 2007
After completing doctoral courses from ISU, University of Illinois, Urbana, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, and Governors State University, he said he felt it was time to finish his goal and obtain a doctoral degree in education. Online studies allowed him to finish his degree at his own pace, he said. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
• State chancellor candidates narrowed to three Jan 29, 2007
The other finalist is Paul Keys, provost for academic and student affairs at Governors State University, in University Park, Ill. Ronald Abrams, president of North Central State College in Mansfield, Ohio, and Roger Bowen, general secretary of the American Association of University Professors in Washington, D.C., were eliminated after a video conference on Sunday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Blagojevich appoints new budget director Jan 19, 2007
Before that, she worked for the think tank Metropolis 2020, Governors State University and various state agencies. She will make $124,000 a year. (Crain's Chicago Business)
NLNAC to visit Briar Cliff for MSN accreditation Jan 19, 2007
University, and Dr. Josephine McCaskill, professor of nursing at Governors State University in University Park, Ill. will attend several classes and clinical settings during their three-day visit to Briar Cliff. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
• Chancellor semifinalists named Jan 14, 2007
The other semifinalists are Ronald Abrams, president of North Central State College in Mansfield, Ohio; Roger Bowen, general secretary of the American Association of University Professors in Washington, D.C. and Paul Keys, provost for academic and student affairs at Governors State University, in University Park, Ill. The search committee plans to interview the candidates through a video conference on Jan. 27. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Federal Signal Corporation Announces Appointment of Vice President and Chief Information Officer Nov 23, 2006
Prior to this, Wons served as CIO for a $2 billion division of Waste Management Inc. Wons is a graduate of the Kellogg Management Institute at Northwestern University Graduate School of Management, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Governors State University, and holds a Diploma in Management from Aurora University in Aurora, Ill. ABOUT FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: ) is a global leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around... (PR Newswire)
Norbert (Bert) Ortiz Appointed Director of Circulation Oct 27, 2006
He received his bachelor of arts degree from Governors State University, University Park, IL, and a masters of business administration degree from Olivet University, Kankakee, IL.. Ortiz is a member of the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing, the Newspaper Association of America and the Direct Marketing Association. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obituaries in the News Aug 21, 2006
"He moved to Los Angeles in 1986. Among his film credits were "Twins" with Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger and "My Stepmother Is An Alien" with Dan Aykroyd and Kim Basinger. His final movie, "Albert Fish," which he narrated, is scheduled to be released this week.Jay had a recurring role as the evil outcast Paracelcus in "Beauty and the Beast" (1987-90) and was featured in "Twin Peaks" (1990-91) and "Lois : The New Adventures of Superman" (1993-97).He received a daytime Emmy nomination... (The Morning Star)
Alcorn president dies on campus Aug 20, 2006
and a master's degree in business administration from Governors State University in University Park, Ill. An autopsy was planned to determine how he died. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Pontiac Christian School has new principal Jul 26, 2006
He took education certification courses at Governors State University and Olivet Nazarene University. He received his Bible certification from Moody Bible Institute. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Assembly votes to ensure college newspaper First Amendment rights May 12, 2006
The court decided that Governors State University, a public university near Chicago, could regulate its student-run newspaper because it was published under the auspices of the college. The decision was limited to Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. (Fresno Bee -- State)
ITW Board of Directors Elects Speer Chairman and Hansen Vice Chairman May 6, 2006
Hansen graduated from Northern Illinois State University in 1971 with a B.S. degree in Marketing, and received a Masters of Arts in Business Administration from Governors State University in 1978. ITW is a $12. (PR Newswire)
Lawmaker offers bill protecting free speech of college newspapers Apr 19, 2006
The 7th U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago ruled last July that Governors State University, a public university near Chicago, had a right to reasonably regulate its student-run newspaper because it was published under the auspices of the college. Although the decision was limited to Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, Yee and free speech advocates fear the ruling could eventually extend to California's state-funded colleges. (Fresno Bee -- State)
10 things to do this weekend Mar 10, 2006
REMINISCE. Take a trip back in time as the music of the 19-piece GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA takes the stage of The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. The group's big band sound is now led by trombonist Larry O'Brien. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Press censorship hurts higher education Mar 4, 2006
When the Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Hosty v. Carter -- a suit brought against Governors State University (Ill. by the staff of its newspaper, The Innovator -- it upheld a ruling allowing public universities to censor student papers. (Yale Daily News, CT)
Court won't review college censorship case Feb 23, 2006
The case involved two editors and a reporter at the Innovator, a student-operated newspaper at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois. The newspaper in 2000 published a number of articles critical of the school's administration, including one about the decision not to renew the teaching contract of the Innovator's adviser. (CNN -- Education)
Court allows church's hallucinogenic tea Feb 23, 2006
On censorship: The court rejected without comment an appeal by student journalists at Governors State University in Illinois. A lower-court ruling allows public colleges to censor student newspapers that they subsidize. (USA Today -- Politics)
College press remains subject to censorship Feb 23, 2006
Justices declined without comment to review an appeal filed by former student journalists at Governors State University ... Yates said the Supreme Court's lack of action is "sending the wrong message to students, that you can't say something if somebody above you doesn't like it.'' Multiple schools join in ''An uncensored college newspaper is vitally important to attracting college students to journalism and providing them with a real-world training ground that prepares them to become... (Chicago Sun-Times)
Censorship on Campus
(The Nation) Feb 23, 2006
Justices declined without comment to review an appeal filed by former collegiate journalists at Governors State University, a public college in Illinois. p> After students published unflattering stories about various academic departments in the Innovator, Dean Patricia Carter blocked the paper's printing and demanded that further stories be reviewed by her first. (RSS - Yahoo News - Opinion/Editorial)
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to rule on whether universities can censor student newspapers Feb 22, 2006
Justices refused without comment to review an appeal filed by former collegiate journalists at Governors State University, a public college in Illinois ... The student journalists - Jeni Porche, Margaret Hosty and Steven Barba - had sued Patricia Carter, Governors State University's dean of student affairs. (FindLaw News)
Court sides with church on hallucinogenic tea Feb 22, 2006
Justices declined without comment to review an appeal filed by former collegiate journalists at Governors State University, a public college in Illinois. Ordered an appellate court to reconsider allowing the brother of a victim of Iranian terrorism to collect $2. (CNN -- Law)
'On the Edge' draws from psychology Feb 7, 2006
Carlson is a psychology professor at Governors State University in Illinois, maintains his own psychology practice and is the author of numerous books and articles. The American Counseling Association named him a Living Legend in Counseling in 2004. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
