Governors State University News

Someone once described Ann Dillon's style for teaching nursing as "infectious." She connected with and advocated for her students not only through classroom instruction, but through anecdotes and supplemental tutoring in her home.

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will present a new musical adaptation of the timeless holiday poem "A Visit From St.

Here is a look at top events you won't want to miss. Suggestions include three stage versions of "A Christmas Carol" at the Goodman Theatre, the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University and the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace Children's Theatre.

Kansas: The classic rockers will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Rialto Square Theatre, 15 E. Van Buren St., Joliet.

Although social psychologist and criminologist Dr. David Struckhoff of Joliet had been a behavioral diagnostic specialist for the Illinois prison system and had done consulting work for government agencies, he always felt his life's calling was teaching and mentoring his students.

George Ochsenfeld, of Monee, has filed a petition to run for state representative in the 79th district.

Led Zeppelin Live! Starring Heartbreaker: The tribute band performs at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University at 8 p.m. Nov.

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University proudly presents a family-friendly Halloween extravaganza for the first show of its 2009-2010 "Especially for Kids" series, the Dave Rudolf "Halloween Spooktacular" on Oct.

Sara M. VanByssum, of Burbank , has been named to the spring/summer 2009 trimester dean's list at Governors State University in University Park.

Joliet Junior College Board appointed Michael O'Connell as trustee Tuesday night by a 6-0 vote to fill the spot left vacant when Dick Dystrup, 66, died in August.

Conservationist and cable TV celebrity Jeff Corwin appears in "Tales From the Field" at Governors State University and at Elgin Community College.

Jeff Corwin, whom some consider America's leading environmental conservationist, will present a family-friendly show in the Southland.

Storyteller Geoffrey Baer: Geoffrey Baer will present a multi-media lecture at 7 p.m. Oct.

Weekend events that you won't want to miss include the Fun Day Festival in Manhattan, the Umoja Step show at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, the new AeroBalloon at Navy Pier, SummerFest in Chicago Heights, and the 31st annual Chicago Jazz Festival in Grant Park along the lakefront.

For its 15th anniversary, the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University in University Park is offering a "15 tickets for $15" promotion.

" August 13, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today appointed public policy and regional planning expert Paula Wolff as chairman of the Illinois Tollway Board of Directors.

Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed public policy expert Paula Wolff as chairwoman of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board.

Bringing in road shows has been a staple of entertainment for the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University.

Ben Schmidt, 8 p.m. July 18, SideBar at FitzGerald's; $10. On sale at 9 a.m. Jon Snodgrass with Austin Lucas and Two Cow Garage, 8 p.m. Aug.

Peoria, IL, June 12, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Sylvia Link, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor for Methodist College of Nursing, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of higher education.