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 […]
Author: Corrie Gray
Opportunities Exist Even in Tough Times
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 […]
Gun control at center of Second Congressional District debate
Democratic candidates for Illinois’ vacant 2nd District Congressional seat participated in a forum at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on February 7. Fox 32’s Political Analyst, Mike Flannery moderated the event and was joined by Alderman Anthony Beale (Chicago), Robin Kelly (Matteson), Anthony Williams (Dolton), Gregory Haynes (Lynwood), Charles Rayburn […]
Gun control at the center of Second Congressional District Debate
Democratic candidates for Illinois’ vacant Second District Congressional seat participated in a forum at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on February 7. Fox 32’s Political Analyst, Mike Flannery moderated the event and was joined by Alderman Anthony Beale (Chicago), Robin Kelly (Matteson), Anthony Williams (Dolton), Gregory Haynes (Lynwood), Charles Rayburn […]
GSU mourns death of second president
The Governors State University community is mourning the loss of the school’s second president, Dr. Leo Goodman-Malamuth. Goodman-Malamuth passed away at his home in Laquinta, California on January 20 at the age of 88. Goodman-Malamuth held the top post at GSU from October 1977 through July 1992, and was […]
GSU unveils design for new student housing complex
If all goes as planned, GSU will be breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art housing complex in March of 2013. The 77-unit structure will feature apartment and suite style units complete with public and private kitchens, study rooms, and laundry facilities. Designed by FGM Architects, the complex will offer its […]
Giovanni captures the heart of GSU
Prolific, uncensored, and awe-inspiring are just a few words that could be used to describe Nikki Giovanni’s one women showcase, “The Courage for Equality: Love, Work, Society.” Giovanni, a distinguished professor of English at Virginia Tech University appeared right at home before the packed house gathered in GSU’s Performing Arts […]
GSU President gets 6-Year extension
On Friday, October 5, GSU’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend President Elaine P. Maimon’s contract through June of 2018. As GSU’s chief executive officer, Maimon earns $275,000 annually and over the course of the 6 year extension her pay is expected to increase to $315,000 by July of […]
GSU President gets 6-Year extension
On Friday, October 5, GSU’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend President Elaine P. Maimon’s contract through June of 2018. As GSU’s chief executive officer, Maimon earns $275,000 annually and over the course of the 6 year extension her pay is expected to increase to $315,000 by July of […]
GSU President gets 6-Year extension
On Friday, October 5, GSU’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend President Elaine P. Maimon’s contract through June of 2018. As GSU’s chief executive officer, Maimon earns $275,000 annually and over the course of the 6 year extension her pay is expected to increase to $315,000 by July of […]