Governors State University’s Family Development Center (FDC) has been awarded accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The FDC specializes in programs for young children, including programs for children from birth to three years of age, all-day and half-day pre-kindergarten, after school and evening child […]
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Excellent teachers honored
Prior to giving her annual convocation address, Dr. Elaine Maimon honored three distinguished faculty members with excellence awards for their superior accomplishments in education. The 2012 honorees were Dr. Diana Galante, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Raven James, Assistant Professor in the Department of Addiction Studies, and Dr. Jason Zinshiem, […]
Groups Urge Students to Get Involved
From dancing to going green, there is a place for everyone at Governors State. About two dozen student groups filled the Hall of Governors during the Student Involvement Fair in the Hall of Governors on Aug. 22 encouraging students to get involved while they are on campus. “In our goal […]
Green refills save the planet and your funds
Save your money and the environment by bringing your own bottle or cup to the cafeteria. In a new program offered by the cafeteria this fall, anyone bringing their own cup can get a discount on drinks. According to University statistics, by buying just one beverage a day in a […]
Michael Clarke Duncan Dies of Heart Attack
Michael Clarke Duncan, often associated with the phrase “gentle giant,” has died Monday after a July 13th heart attack at the age of 54. Duncan was being treated at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angleles. The actor appeared in popular films such as The Green Mile, Sin City, The […]
Change Is Here for Campus and Phoenix
Welcome back to another semester at GSU! On behalf of everyone here at The Phoenix, I wish every GSU student much success in their academic endeavors this fall. With every new semester comes change. The biggest change coming to GSU is that in two years, our university will become a […]
Center for Performing Arts Announces Exciting New Season
It’s showtime. As the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University begins its 18th season, audiences will again experience the best in music, dance, theater, family fare, opera, and children’s programming. GSU Center’s 2012-2013 season has it all. The electrifying movements of Chicago’s Muntu Dance Theatre. The vocal fireworks […]
GSU Keeps Moving In Spite of 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 […]
10 New Administrators Arrive at GSU
Governors State University welcomes 10 new administrators into the fold for the Fall 2012 semester. The new administrators will impact the university in various areas, from The Center of Performing Arts to Recruitment and Outreach. One new professor, Dr. Andrae Marak, looks forward to helping GSU accomplish the goals stated […]
GSU Welcomes New Administrators
Governors State University welcomes ten new administrators into the fold for the Fall 2012 semester. The new administrators will impact the university in various areas, from The Center of Performing Arts to Recruitment and Outreach. One new professor, Dr. Andrae Marak, looks forward to helping GSU accomplish the goals stated […]