Entering her sixth academic year as GSU’s president, Dr. Elaine P. Maimon proudly reported that the state of the university at GSU is strong and filled with insurmountable opportunities. The theme of Maimon’s address “insurmountable opportunities” derives from a Pogo comic strip phrase that she remembers from her youth, “We […]
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Spring 2014 Semester will see launch of GSU myONECARD
Governors State University will implement a new student ID card system at the start of the Spring semester with the launch of the GSU myONECARD. All students will be required to recieve a new ID in January. In addition to functioning as a student identification document at all campus facilities, the myONECARD will be […]
Student Housing Applications now being accepted!
Student applications for GSU’s new on-campus residence hall, Prairie Place, are now being accepted for current students who are enrolled in at least six credit hours for Fall and Spring semesters, or at least three credit hours for the Summer session. Students who submit their applications by January 31, 2014, […]
Chicago Live! makes triumphant return to GSU
For the second year in a row, Chicago Live! enthralled the audience at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. The show, which brings the Chicago Tribune to life, featured a delightful mixed of comedy, music, and interviews with a variety of guests. Hosted by Rick Kogan, Chicago […]
GSU adding History, Media Studies majors
Governors State University is excited to announce the addition of two new undergraduate programs. As of October 1, the Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved two new College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) majors, History and Media Studies. According to David Golland, Associate Professor of Social Science, […]
Swan Song
My time here at Governors State is almost done. It is crazy how quickly the time went, but I think I am ready to get out into the real world and start making an impact. Hopefully the economy is strong enough and there will be enough growth out there […]
Taming the Stress Within You
With finals looming just around the corner, all graduate students can attest to the impending doom and gloom that has everyone’s stress levels at max capacity. So in order to maintain our composure and resist the urge to curl into the fetal position, we must find some inner solitude […]
The Student Trustee Exchange
I was recently asked how long I would be in school until I graduated, and my response was incredibly accurate – 4 months, 4 weeks, and 2 days. With multiple assignment deadlines in sight, finals fast approaching, and the end of the semester looming near, what GSU student isn’t […]
Farewell, GSU!
It is hard to believe, but this is my last issue as Editor-in-Chief of the Phoenix! My time as Editor-in-Chief has been filled with many challenges, but it has also been one of the most rewarding opportunities I have had in my life. I have a lot of […]
Alice an A + performance
Those who attended one of the showings of A…My Name is Alice on November 6, 7, and 8 at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts were treated to a rousing evening of musical fun, featuring some of the best theatrical talent GSU has to offer. A…My Name is Alice […]