Class examines birth of new religions at Governors State
Governors State University previews a televised course "Beliefs And Believers" for the average American student. Instructor John Simmons of Western Illinois University says the May 19 class explores why people are religious and where spirituality comes from.
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John Simmons
Western Illinois University
Simmons
University Park
Ramtha
School For Enlightenment
Seattle
Brookfield Zoo honors 80 volunteers at annual dinner
Brookfield Zoo celebrated 80 volunteers at its annual appreciation dinner. South suburban honorees include Bob Burton Alsip 10 years, Dave Schmidt Chicago Heights 15 years, Bob Ihrig Oak Lawn 15 years, Connie Stark Palos Heights 15 years, and Lorrie Cerkvenik Mokena 5 years. Awards were presented by Chicago Zoological Society leaders. In 1997 volunteers and docents contributed nearly 80,000 hours serving tours, gift shop, exhibits, offices, and events.
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Alsip
Dave Schmidt
Chicago Heights
Bob Ihrig
Oak Lawn
Connie Stark
Palos Heights
Lorrie Cerkvenik
Mokena
Clyde Reighard
Chicago Zoological Society
Lou Schauer
Paul Duckworth
Zoo
We Mean Business The Star Keeps Pace With Area Commerce
The Star's business staff tracks developments in the south and southwest suburban communities. Scouts, retailers, and local firms are covered as markets shift and opportunities arise.
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Artists to view sculpture park at Governors State University
More than 500 artists are to tour the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University on May 24 during the International Sculpture Center Conference in Chicago. Restorations include 21 works with signs and a new brochure funded by a Chicago Southland grant. tours for 15 or more can be arranged, and donations support future acquisitions.
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Governors State University
University Park
Chicago
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Sculpture Park
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Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
GSU
Nathan Manilow
GSU Foundation
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Oes Ae
GS Foundation
International Sculpture Center
University Wins Recycling Award for Engineering Change
Governors State University earned a statewide award from the Illinois Recycling Association at a Oak Brook Terrace conference. Ira Gallagher credits campus teamwork and grants for a 38 percent waste reduction since 1993, with SPEED students collecting cans and a university wide push to reuse and buy recycled products.
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Illinois Recycling Association
Oak Brook Terrace
Ira Gallagher
Gary Mielke
Joan Bozych
Will County Land Use Department
GSU
Gallagher
Bozych
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
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