Spring 2011



Wednesday, September 22
Get Your Skate On
10 a.m - 4
:00 p.m. - Free
Roller Rink in the Atrium
Skates Provided (Click on image to enlarge)
Come and show us your moves and you could be our "Clip of the Week"
Caramel Apple Sale (Sliced)- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Choose your topping flavors
Proceeds benefit the Walk of Hope
Saturday, September 11
Foodapalooza was a great success. Nearly 4,000 pounds of food was collected for Respond Now with proceeds from related sales. Thanks you students, friends and community! Come back for photos!
Admission: 5 Cans of Food
- Live musical entertainment
- Step show
- Food vendors (popcorn, pizza, Culver's)
- Best Buy with their Interactive Gaming Booth
- Clown and Moonwalk for children
Proceeds benefitted Respond Now in Chicago Heights
Spring 2010
Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Writer's Festival (pdf)
Thursday, April 22
4 - 8 p.m.
BCEC
Earth Day
Thursday, April 22
We're Making Tuesday - Sundae (more info)
Free Ice Cream Sundaes for PSC students
Tuesday, April 27
11:30 until they are gone
Volunteer Opportunity
"Keep Your Home" Event Volunteer Opportunities (more info)
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Hillcrest High School
17401 South Pulaski Road
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Past Events
Spring 2010 Past Events
March is Women's History Month
Book Fair
March 1 & 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Atrium
Team Illinois Transplant Event/fundraiser
Wednesday, March 10 - 1 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Atrium
Lifesource Blood Drive
Monday, March 15
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Atrium
Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Writer's Festival Submissions are due
For more info, call (708) 709-3910
The Movie Poster Show (more info)
Tuesday, January 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Atrium
Volunteer Hall Monitors Needed for Parent Institute Day (more info)
Friday, March 26 for 1-3 hours
Call: Julie DeLong (708) 709-7919 or e-mail her: jdelong@prairiestate.edu
Holiday Cheer Calendar of Events Fall 2009!
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| Deisel ... My Pet as a Reindeer winner | Phi Theta Kappa Build a Reindeer Winner |
- November 24 - December 3 (more info)
Charity Drive for the Jones Center
Donations of new clothing, new toys and new books can be dropped off at the Student Leadership Center (Room 1260)
- "Picture of My Pet as a Reindeer" Contest (flyer)
Entries are due by December 1 (contestants)
- Tuesday, December 1 (more info) (photos)
Iceless Skating Rink
10am - 2pm
Atrium
Free Hot Cocoa
Ice Skates provided
- Wednesday, December 2 (more info) (photos)
Stuff-A-Bear
2pm - sold out
23 different animals to choose from
Complimentary Holiday Cheer sweater for each animal
One per student/Limited quantities
Must show student ID and be taking credit classes
- Thursday, December 3
Clubs can start making their Reindeer
8am - 4:30pm
Atrium
- Thursday, December 3
Holiday Appetizers Cooking Demonstration & Sampling (more info)
10am
Atrium
- Friday, December 4
Clubs must finish their Reindeer
8am - 4:00pm
Atrium
- Monday, December 7 (More Info)
LifeSource Blood Drive
11am - 6pm
Atrium
- Tuesday, December 8
United Way Day
Voting for Best Reindeer
Voting for Best Pet as a Reindeer picture
9am - 1pm
Atrium
- Wednesday, December 9
Holiday Cheer Party (more info)
4 - 7pm
Barnes & Noble Reading Room
Must show student ID and be taking credit classes
Dinner, door prizes, giveaways, DJ and more!
- Wednesday, December 9
Vendor Fair (more info)
All Day
Atrium
- Thursday, December 10
Vendor Fair continues
Fall 2009
Poster Sale
In Honor of Native American Month - Fast Horse
Halloween Costume Competition Exhibition
- Winners and other photos (winner & other photos)
- Prizes that were awarded
- First Place: 5th generation Apple Ipod Nano (newest model)
- Second Place: $5 Visa Gift Card
- Third Place: Backpack With gift DVD
- Judged and Sponsored by Campus Programming Board
Moon Walker - Foster Care Charter School Benefit
- Photos from the event
Special guest performer "E-Knock"
MTV's Americas Best Dance Crew, Season Four
Fashion Show
Status Quo Dance Crew's, Ernest Phillips
Las Vegas "Legends in Concert"
Michael Jackson Tribute Performer
TMJ and the "Thriller" Band
New Student Convocation - more info
Appreciation Event
70-90% off spa, restaurant, sporting events, vacations, etc. packages
A percentge of the proceeds will benefit the Walk of Hope
Global Giggles
Heartland Blood Drive
Walk of Hope photos
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Carmel Apple Sale Day
- September 23
Atrium, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price: $2 / Whole or sliced with a variety of toppings
Proceeds will benefit the Wak of Hope -
Usborne Book Fair
- Wednesday, September 23 and 24
Atrium, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A percentage of the proceeds will go towards the purchase of new books for the Jones Center in Chicago Heights
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New Student Convocation
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Foodapalooza photos
Past Events - Spring 2009
April Events
Foods to sample:
Ghana - Kelewele (fried plantains)
Nigeria - Jollof Rice
Mexico - Mini Burritos
Germany - Soft Pretzels with Mustard
USA - Apple Pie
African American - Mixed Greens
Israel - Hummus and Cheese Blintzes
Cameroon - Suya (Steak on a stick)
India - Tabouli
Brazil - Picadinhoa Brasiliera (beef with vegetables)
Funny Ts
April 1 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free to PSC Students
Atrium
Get your picture on a colored t-shirt (various picture types to choose from)
Book Fair
March 16 & 17
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Atrium
Green River Floats (more info)
March 17 -
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day
Free to PSC Students
12 Noon - 2 p.m. (or until sold out)
Atrium
Black History Trivia (more info)
Thursday, February 16
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Cafeteria / Cash Prizes
Free for PSC students
Charles Drew/Heartland Blood Drive (more info)
Monday, February 16
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Atrium
For an appointment, call (708) 709-3910
If you have any ideas on what type of events you would like to see on campus, call us at (708) 709-3910, or stop by the Student Leadership Center (room 1260)
January, 2009
Black History Trivia (more info)
Charles Drew/Heartland Blood Drive (more info)
Michael Sullivan Performance

Musical performance: a duet featuring Michael Sullivan, singer and guitarist and a saxophonist - compared to John Mayer with a Jazz twist. For more information go to www.mikesullivanband.com or www.myspace.com/mikesullivanband
December, 2008
Holiday Cheer Events
- Snowman Decorating Contest for Recognized Clubs [details]
United Way Day [details] - Performance by Bill Miller / Grammy Award Winning Artist (article)
- Leadership Awards
- New Student Convocation
- Walk of Hope
- Celebration Sundaes (event to celebrate Prairie State College's 50th Birthday)
- Pizza Fundraiser (Proceeds benefitted the Walk of Hope and the Hispanic Empowerment Scholarship
- DUI Simulator
- Caramel Apple Fundraiser (Proceeds benefitted the Walk of Hope)
November 24 - December 5 [details]
New Clothes & Toy Drive, including gifts for parents
Donation box will be in the Student leadership Center (Room 1260)
Sponsored by the Campus Programming Board
Thursday, December 4
Holiday Cheer Party
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Reading Room
- Dinner
- DJ
- Giveaways
- Door Prizes (Sony Bravia 26" LCD HDTV, Wii System, Portable DVD Player, $50 Best Buy Card)
Free to PSC Students and Invited Guests
Sponsored by the Campus Programming Board
Monday, December 8
LifeSource Blood Drive [details]
11 am - 6 p.m.
Atrium
Sponsored by the Campus Programming Board
Tuesday, December 9 & Wednesday, December 10
Vendor Fair
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Atrium
Sponsored by the Campus Programming Board
Contact hmanley@prairiestate.edu with questions.









