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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Governors State University has announced the winner of its 2013 Lincoln Laureate award, Psychology major Ricca Louissaint. Nominated for the honor by Dr. Terri Christiansen, Dr. Randi Schneider, and Dean Aurelio Valente, Louissaint is a student who exemplifies the qualities that make her an exceptional representative of the university. […]

Communication in graduate school requires a unique balance among written, non-verbal, and verbal forms of communication. These skills need to be able to convey information efficiently, concisely, and correctly with a variety of audiences. While in school, this will enable you to proficiently interpret information in the classroom and […]

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 […]

Boy, does time fly! I feel like I just started the new semester yesterday, and in just a couple of weeks I’ll be studying for midterm exams! As busy as school can get, there are a few students on our campus that made time in their hectic schedules to make […]

The Phoenix is currently hiring for the position of Digital Media Editor. The Digital Media Editor will be responsible for maintaining and updating the Phoenix website and social media outlets. In addition, the Digital Media Editor will also write stories for the Phoenix, along with other members of the Phoenix […]

With the start of fall semester comes a new theater season at Governors State University’s Center for the Performing Arts.  The 2012-2013 season officially kicks off on Friday, September 21 at 8p.m.with Broadway’s Next H!t Musical. Theatre-goers who attend the show can expect a fun evening of improvised musical entertainment.  […]

Anyone interested in learning what you can do to better our environment, be sure to check out the Student Sustainability Conference hosted at GSU on Friday, Sept 28. It is a free event where you can join students from nearby universities and community colleges in learning what sustainability is and […]