March 2020
Jazz Legends, "Lions" to perform at April 4 Fundraise
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Emmy award-winning jazz artist Orbert Davis is returning to the stage at
Governors State University
(GSU) on April 4, leading
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he university in celebrating its 50-year anniversary with his signature cross-generational “Legends and Lions” show.
Though Davis has performed at GSU on many occasions, this is the first time he’ll have the full weight of his 60-piece Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) orchestra,
at the
Center for Performing Arts
(CPA).
“The audience will experience the impact that jazz has across generations and will be in awe.”
"Legends and Lions" featuring Davis and GSU Alumni will be at the CPA on April 4.
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Freshman Julia Reyes takes pride in her accomplishments on and off the volleyball court.
Even more important to her is a 4.0 GPA, which takes a special talent.
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Many people associate Von Mansfield (Principal Leadership M.A., '93) with the National Football League, where he played defensive back and kick returner with the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles.
But as Superintendent of Homewood-Flossmoor (H-F) High School District 233, Dr. Mansfield has spent more time basking in the national spotlight, sharing insights that were founded in his
experience at Governors State University (GSU).
“For all the recognition I’ve received nationally, at the root is what I learned at GSU,” he said.
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Celebrating Women's History Month
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In honor of Women's History Month, Professor Ellie Walsh writes about the history and significance of women's contributions.
"Women’s history
is human history and critical to a fuller understanding of human experience."
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Partnering with our Community
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A message from Matteson
Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin.
As the Illinois primary election nears on March 17, Matteson Mayor Shelia Chalmers-Currin encourages younger voters to get educated and engaged.
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Conversations with Leaders: Shannon Dermer
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Shannon Dermer oversees the
Division of Education (DOE), the Division of Psychology and Counseling (DPC), and the Family Development Center (FDC).
As Dean, Dr. Dermer sets priorities of the college in collaboration with the faculty and staff, a responsibility she views as being the voice of those she seeks to support.
“I try to keep resources available for faculty, staff, and students to excite and include them. I want to support them as people,” she said.
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College of Business
Prestigious Scholarship for Accounting Students
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Senior Takeda Hill is lost for words when she thinks bout the Mary T. Washington Wylie Scholarship.
Through the program, Hill has been offered a scholarship for the Master of Science in Accounting program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a job with the prestigious Deloitte Accounting firm.
“I'm kind of speechless about it. It's like a dream. It's surreal. You hear this stuff happens to people but you don’t expect it to happen to you,” she said
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College of Education
Family Development Center Programs Support Families
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Venturing into the
Family Development Center
(FDC) at Governors State University
(GSU) on a cold day, you’re transported to summers in the prairies: glass, skylit atriums create the illusion of the children playing outside and the hallways are alive with lush vegetation and laughter.
To Shamieka Jefferson, the mother of a child enrolled in FDC programs, the work done at the center is as incredible as the facility itself.
“If I had to sum up my experience at GSU’s Family Development Center into one word, it would be ‘inspiring’ or ‘motivational,’” she said.
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College of Arts & Sciences
Dancing Salute to Women's History
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While working on a dance she choreographed during her practicum studies, Isabella "Izy" Hollingsworth, contemplated her own tribute to the #MeToo Movement.
“It was really important to me that we recognize some of the ugly parts of the past. In the last few years, women have brought forth an international conversation about sexual assault, abuse, and harassment,” said Hollingsworth, the first student to graduate with a minor in
Dance
at Governors State University
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"Praying" will debut in
50 Years of Female Empowerment, from Tina Turner to Beyonce
on
April 16 at the CPA.
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School of Extended Learning
Love for Language Spurs Advocacy
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Akiko Ota, an immigrant from Japan, studied English as a Second Language, in the U.S. with the hopes of returning home with new skills.
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College of Health & Human Services
Diversity Essay Wins ACHE Award
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Aleksandra Pawlikowska-Czaja placed second in an essay contest sponsored by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), with a topic that hits close to home.
“Importance of Diversity Among Leadership and Governing Boards,” focused on key issues in the field that Pawlikowska-Czaja has experienced herself.
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Governors State University is committed to offering an exceptional and accessible education that prepares students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a global society.
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Freshman
Caitlin Sellers
nestles up to her text books, ice packs strapped to both knees.
Just a short time earlier, she was helping the women's basketball team defeat Calumet St. Joseph.
A Deans Scholar and
AIM High
scholarship recipient, Sellers posted a 4.00 grade-point average while taking 17 credit hours this fall.
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In celebration of Earth Day, the
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP)
is hosting a walk and reception on April 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Two special earthworks will be featured during the walk: “Field Rotation” (shown on the right) by Mary Miss, and “Bodark Arc” by Martin Puryear.
"The Nate is committed to prairie conservation and being a good steward of the land we occupy. Celebrating Earth Day gives us an opportunity to share this good news with the communities we serve," said
NMSP Director and Curator Jeff Stevenson, who will lead the tour and provide updates on the Butterfly Ranch prairie restoration, Art in Architecture projects, and more.
The tour will conclude in the Visual Arts Gallery at “Sarah Krepp: tatting < -- > tearing” exhibit. The artist will be on hand for the exhibition’s final day.
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How to submit to the Agora
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To submit a story idea to the Agora for consideration, please email no more than 100 words and a photo or graphic to the
Agora.
Faculty and staff, click
here to submit an event to 25Live.
Students, click
here to submit a room request.
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In ancient Greece, the Agora served as a public square for athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life in the city-states.
Governors State University
continues the tradition by serving as a public square for thought leadership and expression. We invite you to peruse in the public square with "The Agora": a showcase of faculty, staff, and student talent and achievement here at GSU.
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