Illinois keeps Obama fundraising above water Aug 27, 2007
Paul Green, political scientist at Roosevelt University in Chicago, said the financial windfall for Obama is in line with the states tradition of using campaign contributions not just to get someone elected nationally, but also to stay on the right side of people who hold power locally no matter how a national election turns out. In Illinois, that means pleasing Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, Sen. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mainstreet USA - Chicago, Illinois Aug 27, 2007
D. Bradford Hunt, a professor of Social Sciences at Roosevelt University, explains the history of public housing in the US. While William Little, the director of development at the Chicago Housing Authority, tells us about the new plans the administration has to solve the housing issue and the future of the poor. At the same time we will witness the end of a community, the dreadful living conditions of families evicted from the complex, and the imminent arrival of the big-chain stores and a new... (Aljazeera.Net)
Church music group performs at Borders Aug 4, 2007
Participants in the group included several local recording artists and music majors studying at Northern Illinois University, Roosevelt University and Waubonsee Community College. All volunteers have had extensive performing experience and perform regularly in the worship services at E-Free Church. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Bus tour spotlights Chicago's public housing Jul 23, 2007
D. Bradford Hunt, a Roosevelt University professor writing a book about Chicago's public housing, said he appreciated that Turner told the story from the perspective of tenants but wasn't sure what to think. "People got killed," he said. (Boston Globe)
Concert in the Park to feature 2002 Cadillac grad Jul 22, 2007
He applied to the prestigious Roosevelt University in Chicago. I applied not thinking I would get in because their horn teacher is legendary and a Grammy Award winner. (Cadillac News, MI)
Organist John Linker will perform Wednesday Jul 10, 2007
Linker received his Bachelor of Music degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb in 1997, where he studied organ with Robert Reeves and Richard Hoskins, and his Master of Music degree from the Chicago Musical College (Roosevelt University) in 2003. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Cincinnati (College-Conservatory of Music), where he is an organ student of Roberta Gary. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Analysts blame governor for deadlock Jun 14, 2007
Roosevelt University political analyst Paul Green said personality conflicts are a part of politics but that the state budget is languishing for another reason. The governors leadership style, thats a convenient excuse, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Former resident receives teaching award Jun 10, 2007
She credits the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, the Dance Center of Columbia College, the Oppenheimer Family Foundation, Dance Chicago, Cerqua-Rivera Art Experience, Hubbard Street Dance of Chicago, Joel Hall Dance Center, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Board of Education, Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theatre as invaluable partners in those field trips. "The outstanding work of her touring company and the annual spring concert are among the most accomplished of Curie High... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Open Letter to APA Jun 10, 2007
" The membership has a right to know why, in the face of continually emerging sets of tangible evidence suggesting that the its policy was flawed and that psychologists were systematically employing expert psychological knowledge for purposes of abuse, the APA leadership refused to investigate, and continued to give cover for these abuses. (According to APA Ethics Director, Dr. Stephen Behnke, the BSCTs attach a copy of the PENS report to their training manuals.) Therefore, it is critical... (Zmag.org)
Full Story from Indiana Daily Student May 18, 2007
-- Saturday night the lights of the Roosevelt University Auditorium in Chicago darkened as the evocative voice of Bjork began soaring from behind a thick curtain. An organ accompaniment vibrated beneath her voice. (U-Wire.com)
Obituaries for Friday, April 13, 2007 Apr 14, 2007
After relocating to Chicago, she earned a master of science degree in marketing communications at Roosevelt University and a master of education degree from DePaul University. Miss Jenkins passion for education was exhibited in a teaching career that spanned more than 30 years with the Chicago Public Schools. (Enterprise-Journal)
10 things to do this weekend Apr 6, 2007
The Celtic song and dance show, now in its 12th year, will play at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. April 6, 8 p.m., April 7, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., April 8, 2 pm. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Making His Marc: New World School of Arts student eyes Broadway Mar 25, 2007
He's dreaming of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh or Roosevelt University in Chicago. Even if he gets in, tuition will be steep, about $30,000 a year. (The Miami Herald)
Captains have plans for Salvation Army Mar 18, 2007
"The Oakses were transferred to the Salvation Army in in June 2006 from Wilmington.The couple have been captains at Salvation Army locations for 13 years, and throughout that time they have held captain positions in Asheboro, Escondido and in the mountains of .Before becoming ordained ministers, which all captains are, Ken Oaks was a businessman, and his wife worked various jobs before becoming a retail store manager."I believe I was called to ministry when I was a teen, but I didn't follow... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Stetson center gets chief Mar 5, 2007
He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Roosevelt University in Chicago and a master's of business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Stetson, a private liberal-arts school, was the first university in the nation to offer family business as a major, Fidanzi noted. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Why Chicago sticks with its Daleys Mar 1, 2007
"Yes, people in Chicago are upset about corruption. But there's a tremendous amount of respect for the mayor," says Paul Green, a political scientist at Chicago's Roosevelt University. Daley not only won the election with 71 percent of the vote, but he also carried every ward, a singular achievement given how polarized Chicago was 25 years ago, Professor Green notes. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Spring Break can include more than partying Feb 28, 2007
" Laura Green, 21, also plans on taking a less-traveled road for Spring Break. Green, a Roosevelt University senior studying musical theater, wants to jump into a car with her boyfriend and drive to New Mexico. Apparently there are alfalfa farms in the Land of Enchantment, and lots of cows, she says, barely able to keep a straight face. And while it may not be skiing the slopes or sunbathing on a beach, Green says she hasn't found anyone else planning such a vacation. Plus, she'll actually... (Chicago Tribune)
Daley Dynasty Keeps Chicago In The Family Feb 25, 2007
Paul green, director of the Institute of Politics at Roosevelt University says it is those types of political risks that separate Daley from his father. He may look like his dad. (CBS News)
Couples mark Valentine's Day; offer advice across the years Feb 15, 2007
Stephanie is a student studying human resource management at Roosevelt University in Chicago and Jack works as a senior systems engineer for Motorola in Hoffman Estates. They plan to return to central Illinois for a June wedding. (Pekin Times, IL)
Can this man be the next U.S. president? Jan 17, 2007
He has taken off like a rocket, said John Green, professor of policy studies at Roosevelt University, located in Mr. Obama's base of Chicago. Hillary should be worried. (Globe and Mail)
Broadway In Chicago Accounts for Economic Impacts Totaling Over $635 Million Annually Jan 17, 2007
The creation of Broadway In Chicago allows the two theatre industry leaders to present a full range of entertainment, including musicals and plays, on the stages the finest theatres in Chicago's Loop -- LaSalle Bank Theatre, the Ford Center for the Performing Arts/Oriental Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University and the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place. The Chicago company of the Broadway blockbuster WICKED started performances in June, 2005 and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Announcement Expected 'Very Soon' On Obama's Presidential Intentions... Jan 5, 2007
"You must have a fire in the belly," said Roosevelt University political science professor Paul Green. "You cannot be a reluctant candidate --you're either in it, or you're not in it. And, he's going to be facing at least one person who has a fire in the belly, and that is Mrs. Clinton.". (The Drudge Report)
Young actor finding success in New York Nov 29, 2006
Atalaya earned a degree in theater performance from Roosevelt University in Chicago. She was about to go for her masters when the Superstar auditions came up. (Florida Times-Union)
Chimps in space Nov 27, 2006
earned a degree in personnel management in 1942 from Roosevelt University in Chicago. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force that year and spent the next 22 years as an Air Force officer and psychologist doing research in aviation, engineering psychology and aerospace medicine at major aeromedical research laboratories throughout the United States, including the School of Aerospace Medicine at Randolph Air Force Base near San Antonio and the Arctic Aeromedical Laboratory in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- News)
Chicago trip spotlights dance troupes that will come here next year Nov 26, 2006
One of America's premier ballet companies, the Joffrey performs three series plus the annual "Nutcracker" at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in downtown Chicago in addition to an extensive touring schedule. Information: 1-312-902-1500 or. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Holiday shoppers off to strong start Nov 25, 2006
She is a performing art student at Roosevelt University in the Windy City. "It's freezing over there," said the Kent native who was home for the holidays. (Seattle Times)
More PlayStations To Hit Stores For Black Friday Nov 23, 2006
Roosevelt University marketing and communication professor Marian Azzaro says she has no direct knowledge of Sony's plan, but said, "Look at what they got. Look at the press they got, no matter what people did when they were waiting in line and rushing the stores, that was all press for Sony.". And in the cut-throat business world, Professor Azzaro said it's no surprise Sony wanted to beat the competition. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Will Chicago Daley dynasty last? Nov 20, 2006
"Since [Richard J.] Daley was elected in 1955, something like 75 percent of the time, the mayor of Chicago has been a Daley," says Paul Green, a political scientist at Chicago's Roosevelt University. If you add them together, "only Queen Elizabeth has had a longer reign," he laughs. (Christian Science Monitor)
Limited possessions and limitless possibilities Nov 14, 2006
When he reached college age, Ho's parents sent him to Chicago to study at Roosevelt University. At 25, he married a local chef, Jenny Smith, and a few years later, the couple moved to Lakeside, Mich. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Matthew Shepard's mom rallies youth vote Oct 31, 2006
"What happened to the days when we questioned authority? You don't yell. You don't scream," she told her audience at Chicago's Roosevelt University. Her tone was gentle, but firm. (Bakersfield Californian -- Nation)
Fightin' Dems' message hits home Oct 28, 2006
" One of the American dead this month, 24-year-old marine Sgt. Thomas Gilbert, lost his life Thursday, leaving in mourning the neighbouring town of Downers Grove in this hotly contested district.Even in this largely white, middle to upper-middle class district, young men and women are coming home in caskets.Duckworth is one of more than 50 Democrats who are war veterans many from the Iraq war seeking seats in the 435-member House of Representatives.The party calls them the Fightin' Dems and they... (Toronto Star -- World)
CGUHS candidates speak on growth, parental involvement, recruitment Oct 27, 2006
I hold a doctorate in secondary school administration from Indiana University and master's degrees in school administration and physics education from IIT and Roosevelt University. I live in Casa Grande. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
GSA Holds Public Forum on Murals in Ariel Rios Building Oct 26, 2006
Panelists participating in the event include Paul Chatt Smith and Rayna Green, curators with the Smithsonian Institution; Hilde Hein, visiting scholar at the Brandeis University Women's Studies Resource Center; B. Byron Price, director of the Charles M. Russell Center; Connie Kieffer, a member of the board of the Center for New Deal Studies at Roosevelt University; Sharyn Udall, professor of art history at the University of New Mexico; and Robert Weinstein, a principal in the architectural firm... (PR Newswire)
CAMPAIGN 2006 - Congressional Races - Iraq amputee vivid champion of Dems' hopes Oct 17, 2006
"When she gets up and tries to walk to the microphone, you see why it's an even race,'' said Paul Green of the Institute for Politics at Roosevelt University in Chicago. "It makes no difference what she says. Her presence is greater than her message,'' he added. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Fed's Moskow says more rate hikes may be needed Oct 13, 2006
Even so, "the risk of inflation remaining too high is greater than the risk of growth being too low. Thus, some additional firming of policy may yet be necessary," Moskow said in remarks prepared for a speech to a real estate group from Roosevelt University. Moskow said the U.S. economy was downshifting to "a more sustainable path in the longer run" and that "a number of factors should support sustainable growth.". (ABC News -- Wire)
The life and death of the largest U.S. public housing project Oct 9, 2006
"Chicago is the largest story of failure," says D. Bradford Hunt, a Roosevelt University professor who's writing a book about the city's public housing. "It created these enormous ghettos that ... really were islands in the city.". (CNN -- US)
Last Days for Largest Housing Project Oct 8, 2006
"Chicago is the largest story of failure," says D. Bradford Hunt, a Roosevelt University professor who's writing a book about the city's public housing. "It created these enormous ghettos that were so cut off ... They really were islands in the city.". (ABC 7 News, DC)
Vital Signs: Brighter Outlook for Spending Oct 6, 2006
MEETING OF NOTE Thursday, Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m. EDTFederal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Michael Moskow gives the keynote speech at the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University in Chicago. JOBLESS CLAIMS Thursday, Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m. EDTJobless claims fell further, to 302,000 in the week ended Sept. 30. (BusinessWeek)
Bell Microproducts Appoints Jens Hartmann as Vice President and General Manager of Continental Europe Oct 2, 2006
As a recipient of a Fulbright fellowship, he studied business administration at Chicago Roosevelt University with an emphasis on marketing and advertising. Bell Microproducts is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. (Canada Newswire)
Wild Lions Develop Manes In Accordance With Local Climate Regimes Sep 27, 2006
"Usually lions are well past their breeding prime when they carry the most extensive and often darkest manes of their lives," explains Kerbis Peterhans Adjunct curator of Mammals at The Field Museum, Professor at Roosevelt University, and co-author of the study. This finding stands in contrast to recent studies arguing that female-driven sexual selection in the species Panthera leo is focused on males with more extensively developed and darker manes. (Science Daily)
Bush Stem-Cell Stand Gives Democrat Duckworth `Wedge' Issue in House Race Sep 26, 2006
Duckworth ``will be slaughtered if she just gets Democratic votes'' in the Nov. 7 election, said Paul Green, director of the Institute for Politics at Roosevelt University in Chicago. National polls show that about 60 percent of Americans favor expanded stem-cell research. (Bloomberg -- US)
Latest `new math' idea gets back to the basics Sep 22, 2006
"I don't think the math war will ever end because there are a lot of people out there who have a lot of passionate feelings about how to teach math and how students learn," said Sharon Rak, who taught 5th-grade math in DuPage County schools for years and now teaches it at Roosevelt University. "There isn't a math teacher out there who does not agree that all kids should know the basic math facts," she said. (FOX59, IN)
Distelhorst featured speaker at conference Sep 16, 2006
The Burlington man's speech, "How the American Monetary Act Will Help Remedy the Nation's Financial, Economic and Social Ills," will be part of the AMI's four day conference Sept. 21 through Sept. 24 at Roosevelt University. He'll speak at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21. (The Hawk Eye)
Hynes urges Obama to run for president in 2008 Sep 15, 2006
"This is probably a first in Illinois politics," said political science professor Paul Green of Roosevelt University in Chicago, describing the political history between the two men. "It is breaking new ground.". (Crain's Chicago Business)
Green Party likely will have little effect on races Aug 29, 2006
"He may siphon off a couple of thousand votes, but its not going to mean anything," said Roosevelt University political scientist Paul Green. The most likely scenario is that Whitney will pull votes away from Blagojevich, said John Jackson, an analyst with the Paul Simon Public Policy Center at Southern Illinois University. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
War vet candidates broaden message Aug 24, 2006
"She's trying to expand her appeal, trying to get away from the Iraq war hero thing," says Paul Green, a political scientist at Roosevelt University in Illinois. He ranks Duckworth a slight underdog against GOP state Sen. (USA Today -- News)
State fills up prisons with drug criminals Aug 22, 2006
After two decades of steadily toughening laws, Illinois now puts more people in prison for drug crimes than any state except California, according to a study released Tuesday by Roosevelt University. The report also found that more people are being incarcerated for possessing narcotics than for selling them and that the state's prisons hold about five black inmates convicted of drug offenses for every white inmate--one of the largest racial disparities in the country. (FOX59, IN)
Local business' tax load gets lighter Aug 14, 2006
"The property-tax field is getting more even," says Jon DeVries, director of the School of Real Estate at Roosevelt University. ASSESSOR 'NOT SURPRISED. (Crain's Chicago Business)
- Henry Porter: Free speech is rare in the US Aug 13, 2006
He used to teach a class on world religions at Roosevelt University, Chicago, founded in memory of FDR and his liberal-inclined wife, Eleanor. Last year, Giles was ordered by his head of department, art historian Susan Weininger, not to allow students to ask questions about Palestine and Israel; in fact, nothing was to be mentioned in class, textbooks and examinations that could possibly open Judaism to criticism. (Guardian Unlimited)
Wilson: Israel and Roosevelt Aug 12, 2006
"I hear some people say Zionism is racism, how do I respond to that?" This question from a student in his Spring 2005 World Religions class, says Douglas Giles, ended up costing him his job as an instructor at Roosevelt University ... It may seem surprising that this dispute over whether instructors can discuss political issues and whether a department chair referred to Palestinians as "animals" is happening at Roosevelt University ... So Roosevelt University reinstated Giles and then... (Zmag.org)
Paul Johnson Aug 8, 2006
He was a graduate of Calumet High School and later Roosevelt University, Chicago. He had been employed at the Rock Island Arsenal for many years, retiring in 1993. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Does Beauty = Bucks? Aug 3, 2006
Like it or not, beauty is a powerful determinator of fortune and misfortune, says Gordon Patzer, dean of the business school at Roosevelt University who has spent 30 years studying the phenomenon of physical attractiveness. "We really do treat people different based on physical attractiveness," Patzer said. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Porter County methadone clinic plans to be shown Aug 1, 2006
A report by Roosevelt University released early in 2005 said Porter Countys rate of emergency room visits related to heroin use ranks third in the nation behind Philadelphia and Baltimore. When the report was released, a state moratorium barred a methadone clinic from opening in Porter County because of clinics in adjacent Lake County. (Post-Tribune)
Professor who took on McCarthy turns 100 Jul 25, 2006
Dale Pontius has long retired from as a political science professor at Roosevelt University. He lives in an apartment in the Hyde Park neighborhood, where he spends a lot of time reading, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. (Washington Times)
Braceys named grand marshals for AHS parade Jul 20, 2006
Maggie also attended Roosevelt University where she earned her master's degree and did further study. She worked in the Chicago Public School system for a number of years and retired in 2003. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Annabelle Kilgore, portrait photographer Jul 16, 2006
she studied printing and graphics at Tuskegee Institute, earned two master's degrees from Roosevelt University one in education in 1965 and one in counseling and guidance in 1973 and worked as a kindergarten teacher and high school guidance counselor in Gary, Ind. "Especially in those formative years, she felt like she could make the most impact and be sure they had a solid foundation," her daughter said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Experts: Scandal Will Mar Chicago Election Jul 9, 2006
"Most prosecutors work their way up the ladder - and if this case continues, they won't be working their way down the ladder," Roosevelt University political scientist Paul Green said Friday, a day after the verdict. Former Daley patronage chief Robert Sorich, 43, was convicted of two counts of mail fraud. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sorich conviction to hang over 2007 mayor's race Jul 8, 2006
"Most prosecutors work their way up the ladder - and if this case continues they won't be working their way down the ladder," Paul Green, a Roosevelt University political scientist with numerous contacts in Chicago's Democratic organization, said Friday, a day after the verdict. Former Daley patronage chief Robert Sorich, 43, was convicted of two counts of mail fraud and acquitted of two counts of mail fraud Thursday after a five-week trial. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Gateway drug use opens door to heroin Jul 6, 2006
And, if steps arent taken now to curb the use of Oxycontin, Vicodin and other prescription drugs obtained illegally, LaPorte County could have more heroin users, according to a finding conducted by Kathleen Kane-Willis, associate director of the Institute for Metropolitan Affairs at Roosevelt University in Chicago. When you have an opiate-pill problem, its not uncommon for people to switch to heroin, said Kane-Willis said. (Post-Tribune)
Professor with a purpose Jun 26, 2006
Education: Doctorate from Howard University, Washington, D.C.; master's, Roosevelt University, Chicago; he earned his bachelor's degree in India ... Through his reading (Harriet Beecher Stowe, Pearl S. Buck), he was fascinated by the United States so he moved from the "land of coconuts" to frigid Chicago to study for another master's degree at Roosevelt University. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
An immigrant's story Jun 25, 2006
At a May 16 and 17 seminar on immigration, two sources who focused chiefly on Latino immigrants were: * Rob Paral, a research fellow with the American Immigration Law Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the Institute for Metropolitan Affairs at Roosevelt University in Chicago. Allert Brown-Gort, associate director of the Institute for Latino Studies, University of Notre Dame. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Who's running Illinois's Cook County? Jun 20, 2006
"This is not about government, this is about the mother's milk of Chicago politics - ambition, power, and jobs," says Paul Green, a political scientist at Chicago's Roosevelt University. The situation, he says, is reminiscent of the play "Caligula": "Everybody is praising Mr. Stroger, praying for his health, as they plot to unseat him.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
First-Ever Economic Impact Study of Chicago Office Market Finds City's Buildings Pay Nation's Highest Real Estate Taxes and Among Highest Operating Expenses Jun 9, 2006
The study, conducted for BOMA/Chicago by the Roosevelt University Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, also documented other areas of concern such as high operating expenses relative to most other major markets and high vacancy rates ... "The study confirms that the growth and competitiveness of the city's office market is the most critical element for the continued economic success of the city and region," said Jon DeVries, director of Roosevelt University's Marshall Bennett Institute of... (PR Newswire)
Chicago tops in commercial property tax rates: BOMA study Jun 9, 2006
Thats nearly half of Chicagos commercial tax base, researchers from the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University found in a report released Thursday ... The 31-page report was based on February data and co-authored by Sofia Dermisi, assistant professor of real estate for W.E. Heller College of Business Administration Roosevelt University and Jon DeVries, director, Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, Roosevelt University. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Porter will seek clinic for addicts May 28, 2006
A report by Roosevelt University released early in 2005 said Porter Countys rate of emergency room visits related to heroin use ranks third in the nation behind Philadelphia and Baltimore. Staff writer Tom Wyatt contributed to this report. (Post-Tribune)
