Posts tagged with ‘Chicago

Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

November 7th, 2008

Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn’t quite like anybody else, but through his journeys he [...]

The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality

November 7th, 2008

From the Publisher:
In this thoroughly researched and documented book, the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry explains why the extreme leftism of an Obama presidency would leave the United States weakened, diminished and divided, why Obama must be defeated—and how how

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

November 7th, 2008

Nine years before the Senate campaign that made him one of the most influential and compelling voices in American politics, Barack Obama published this lyrical, unsentimental, and powerfully affecting memoir, which became a #1 New York Times bestseller when it was reissued in 2004. Dreams from My Father tells the story of Obama’s struggle [...]

Kaplan University Graduates 2,278 Online Students

August 3rd, 2008

Hundreds of online Kaplan University students from all across the United States, and from Canada, Guam and the Virgin Islands, gathered at the Chicago Symphony Theatre today to celebrate a milestone event—their college graduation. Juli Norell, the student speaker, commended her fellow graduates for overcoming obstacles to achieve their dreams.
In Norell’s case, the obstacle was [...]

30 Percent Of Students On Scholarship At School

June 16th, 2006

A full 30 percent of the students at Chicago’s Francis Xavier Warde Schools are on scholarship — and the unique Catholic school says that’s right in line with its mission.
Catholic Schools Superintendent Nick Wolsonovich said the Church has a “tremendous” record in ministering to the needs of inner city and minority kids.
Officials say Francis Xavier [...]

30 LGBT Students Receive Multi-Year Scholarships

June 16th, 2006

The Point Foundation announced today that it has granted scholarships to 30 outstanding gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
“Our newest Point Scholars represent the best and brightest in our community, coming [...]

IIFF launches Islamic Finance Scholarship Fund

June 14th, 2006

Industry experts attending the inaugural International Islamic Finance Forum (IIFF) Asia in Singapore yesterday welcomed a new initiative to set up a scholarship fund to create more Islamic Scholars.
Exponential growth in Islamic Finance over the past five years has led to a shortage of Islamic Finance Scholars who are desperately required to provide policy, product [...]

New college grads face perils of debt

June 11th, 2006

Say goodbye to the pressure of tests; bring on the pressure of debt … a lot of debt if you are like the average person graduating from college this year.
Until now, you may have paid little attention to the loans you’ve been taking out to pay for college. But usually about this time, after donning [...]

Art scholarship awarded

June 7th, 2006

Molly Brown, a senior at Woodstock High School, was awarded the 2006 Chester Gould Memorial Art Scholarship. Jean Gould O’Connell, chairman of the Chester Gould-Dick Tracy Museum Foundation, announced the award at the National Cartoonists Society annual meeting in Chicago. Dave Bliss, art teacher at Woodstock High School, said this year’s group of students was [...]

Capella University Student Receives Women in Technology Scholarship

June 6th, 2006

Robin Bundy, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IT at Capella University’s School of Business and Technology, has been awarded a Women in Technology scholarship from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT).
Capella is an accredited online university and a leader in online education. Bundy decided to pursue an information technology online degree [...]