See The White Sox in Style
 Join the GSU Alumni Association, faculty, and friends during GSU White Sox Day at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday, August 29. Wear your black and white colors to show support of both GSU and the White Sox as they battle the New York Yankees. Mingle with fellow alumni, faculty and staff during a 1.5 hour reception prior to the game where there will be unlimited food and drink including BBQ ribs, Cajun chicken, fried chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers and more, as well as wine, Miller and Pepsi products. Game seats are lower level box seats in section 109. The cost for both the reception and the game is only $84.
To order tickets or for more information, call the Alumni Office at 708.534.4128 or e-mail alumnirelations2@govst.edu.
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Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
The Alumni Association will host the second annual Alumni Awards program, which honors graduates who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought credit to the university. The Outstanding Community Service Award and the Distinguished Professional Achievement Award will both be presented at the Ailey II Reception and Show event on November 6, 2010. If you would like to nominate an alum or find out more about the award criteria, visit our website at www.govst.edu/alumni.
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Save the Date - Special Alumni Celebration - November 6, 2010
Join the Alumni Association on November 6 for a special Alumni Celebration and performance of Ailey II, the long-celebrated dance company that combines the hottest young talent with the creative vision of today’s most outstanding choreographers. There will be a pre-performance reception featuring chili and fixings, soups, salad bar, fresh homemade rolls, desserts, coffee and tea.
The Celebration combo ticket is only $58 per person and includes main floor seating. Reception time is 6 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Call the Alumni Relations Office at 708.534.4128 to purchase tickets.
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Coming up at GSU's Center for Performing Arts
The Wedding Singer – July 31, August 1, 6 and 7
 The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) presents The Wedding Singer Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, August 1 at 2 p.m., and Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. It's '80s night, so dig out the legwarmers and relive the Reagan era with this wildly popular tale of romance based on the hit 1998 film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Nominated for five Tonys during its celebrated run on Broadway, this musical comedy hits all the right notes. Student tickets are $16 - $19, available at www.centertickets.net or by calling the Box Office at 708.235.2222.
DRUMLine Live! – November 12 at 7 p.m.
 Back by popular demand following a sold-out 2009 engagement at The Center, DRUMLine Live!, created by Don P. Roberts who was inspired by the 2002 film starring Nick Cannon and Orlando Jones, returns Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. to bring the raw energy and atmosphere of the movie to The Center’s stage. The show features a large cast of performers from America’s historically black colleges and universities, who storm the stage for performances ranging from colorful, choreographed routines to heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences. DRUMLine Live! is sure to be one of the highlights of The Center’s upcoming season.
Subscriptions to The Center’s 2009-2010 season are now on sale, and single show tickets to DRUMLine Live! will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. When purchased as part of a 3-show subscription package, DRUMLine Live! tickets are $34-$41. Single show tickets are $39 - $46. For more information or to purchase subscriptions, visit www.centertickets.net, call The Center Box Office at (708) 235-2222 or stop by The Center Box Office.
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Job Hunters and Entrepreneur Boot Camp - July 8
GSU is hosting a Job Hunters and Entrepreneur Book Camp on July 8. This event is sponsored by Congresswoman (and GSU Alum) Debbie Halvorson. Read more here.
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Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Event
Road Trip – Museum of Contemporary Art – July 17
 Join park director, Geoff Bates on an all day road trip to the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art to view the Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy exhibit.
Saturday, July 17
9:10 a.m. to 5:23 p.m.
$12 ($7 senior) museum admission; plus rail fares and meals
Pre-Registration not required
Read more here.
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Instant Decision Day - An undergraduate open house
The Office of Admission is hosting an Instant Decision Day – an undergraduate open house. Prospective students are encouraged to bring their transcripts for on-the-spot admission to most programs. Discover GSU’s undergraduate programs, learn about financial aid opportunities and tour the campus.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RSVP today by calling 708.534.4490 or e-mail s-evans@govst.edu. If you know someone that may be interested in attending GSU, send them this information.
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Winners at Heart
The team competed in the Oak Lawn division “A” (competitive) championship tournament on June 17. The team won their semi final match in consecutive games. In the finals, GSU won the first match but lost the final two, resulting in a second place finish.
“We are disappointed by the final result, however we are not disappointed in the way the GSU women played,” said Dean Jennings Assistant Program Director of GSU’s Recreation and Fitness Center. “I would like to thank all those responsible for the first GSU volleyball team and their great success this season including coaches Jill Velazquez, Jennifer Finn, and our female athletes.”
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Facebook Fan Base Continues to Climb
 After just three months in existence, GSU’s Facebook page has 496 fans, and counting. We are always excited about new ways for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university to stay informed, and stay in touch. We are looking forward to GSU’s 500th Facebook fan signing up – which will happen in the not-too-distant future – and the ranks of fans continuing to grow. Encourage everyone you know to “like” GSU today!
Visit GSU's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/govstate.
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Honored Friends of the GSU Library
The Friends of the GSU Library honored three treasured friends at a reception recently.
Dr. Rachel O. Berg of Crete was acknowledged for her commitment to the library and her considerable donations that were sold at auction. The proceeds helped support the Friends efforts. Director of the GSU Department of Public Safety Debra Boyd of Park Forest was honored for single-handedly building the libraries books on tape collection and her donations for auction events. Nicole Hernandez of Manteno was recognized for her generosity at fundraising events and her abilities with her engraving machine.
Each honoree received a framed certificate of appreciation and their names were engraved on the Treasured Friends plaque on display in the library. For more information on the Friends of the GSU Library, visit the webpage www.govst.edu/library/friends or pick up a brochure in the library.
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Storming The Gates – documentary and panel discussion
Storming the Gates, a 25-minute documentary film on minority access to higher education, will be screened on July 14, at 5 p.m., in Engbretson Hall. A panel discussion will follow to investigate the issue further. Read more here.
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Free Computer Workshops
The University Library is offering computer workshops. Classes take place on campus and are free and open to the public. Learn more about upcoming classes.
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Outdoor Farmer's Market at GSU
GSU’s first-ever outdoor Farmers Market kicked off on June 3 with fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, and other healthy products. Hours of the farmers market are 1 to 6 p.m., rain or shine, on Thursdays through September.
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Visual Arts Gallery Current Display – August 2-12
GSU graduate student Monique Doyle will be exhibiting her thesis work August 2 through 12. Doyle’s series of work, Remnants, captures the remnants of once habited structures and discarded personal possessions. Read more here.
For more information visit: http://gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com or contact the Visual Arts Gallery at 708.534.4021 or artsgrad@govst.edu.
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Chicago Bulls Youth Basketball Camp
Registration is under way for this summer’s Chicago Bulls Youth Basketball Camp, co-sponsored by Governors State University (GSU) and the Village of Matteson. The camp takes place July 12 to 16, at GSU in University Park. Read more here.
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