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		<title>Spring 2027 Open Registration</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Registration for the Spring 2027 semester at Prairie State College (PSC) is set to open on Monday, October 26, with flexible start dates and various options for new and returning students who want to take the next step toward achieving their educational and career goals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For general education courses, degree programs and select certificates, prospective students can choose from online, hybrid and evening classes that fit their academic goals, work schedules and personal commitments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flexible Start Dates for Spring 2027:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;16-week and first eight-week courses: January 11&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;14-week courses: January 25&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;12-week courses: February 5&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Second eight-week courses: March 15&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Prospective students can begin by completing an online admissions application. New students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to discuss program options, course selection and registration. Current students can register through the Pioneer Portal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For more information about Spring 2027 registration, available courses or how to apply, visit&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://prairiestate.edu/apply-and-aid/admissions/default.aspx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;prairiestate.edu/apply-and-aid/admissions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; or stop by campus to speak with a PSC staff member for enrollment assistance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Surreal &lt;Virestic&gt; Uncanny Art Exhibition</title>
		<description>The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Surreal &amp;lt;Virestic&amp;gt; Uncanny. &lt;span&gt;Reality gives way to imagination in this exhibition of digitally manipulated photography by Tim Arroyo and Dave Sobotka. Blurring the boundaries between the familiar and the uncanny, the artists invite viewers to question perception and embrace the unexpected.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists' Reception:&lt;br /&gt;Wednesday, October 21; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<organizer>Javier Chavira</organizer>
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		<title>Early Voting</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Suburban Cook County residents can cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election at Prairie State College (PSC) from Monday, October 19, through Monday, November 2, 2026.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Early voting will take place at the PSC Conference Center, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Voting Schedule:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, October 25&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 26 – Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, November 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking for the PSC Conference Center is available in Lots B, C and D.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lot B:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Accessible parking is available, with entry from Coolidge Street. This lot is the most convenient option for those with disabilities. Voters should use Door M34 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lots C and D:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Located south of Vollmer Road and west of Halsted Street. Voters should use Door M36 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Polling officials will be on-site to coordinate and facilitate the early voting process.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prairie State College is not an Election Day voting site on Tuesday, November 3.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Voters who plan to cast their ballots on Election Day should verify their designated polling location before arriving to vote.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For additional election information or to locate a polling place, visit the&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Illinois Polling Place Lookup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/f08555d1-0ca2-43b8-b0e2-c929b63fcaa5</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<calendar>Prairie State College</calendar>
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		<title>Surreal &lt;Virestic&gt; Uncanny Art Exhibition</title>
		<description>The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Surreal &amp;lt;Virestic&amp;gt; Uncanny. &lt;span&gt;Reality gives way to imagination in this exhibition of digitally manipulated photography by Tim Arroyo and Dave Sobotka. Blurring the boundaries between the familiar and the uncanny, the artists invite viewers to question perception and embrace the unexpected.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists' Reception:&lt;br /&gt;Wednesday, October 21; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Early Voting</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Suburban Cook County residents can cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election at Prairie State College (PSC) from Monday, October 19, through Monday, November 2, 2026.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Early voting will take place at the PSC Conference Center, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Voting Schedule:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, October 25&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 26 – Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, November 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking for the PSC Conference Center is available in Lots B, C and D.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lot B:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Accessible parking is available, with entry from Coolidge Street. This lot is the most convenient option for those with disabilities. Voters should use Door M34 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lots C and D:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Located south of Vollmer Road and west of Halsted Street. Voters should use Door M36 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Polling officials will be on-site to coordinate and facilitate the early voting process.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prairie State College is not an Election Day voting site on Tuesday, November 3.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Voters who plan to cast their ballots on Election Day should verify their designated polling location before arriving to vote.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For additional election information or to locate a polling place, visit the&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Illinois Polling Place Lookup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Scary Stories to Tell in the Library</title>
		<description>&lt;span&gt;Scary Stories to Tell in the Library is a spooky celebration of storytelling. Oral storytelling is hardly new; stories have been passed down from one generation to the next for tens of thousands of years. The Prairie State College Library will continue this tradition with this event.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Come share your most bone-chilling story, and hear others share theirs on Tuesday, October 27 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM in the library classroom. A special treat will be waiting just outside the library too!&lt;/span&gt;</description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<organizer>Valerie Moore</organizer>
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		<title>Surreal &lt;Virestic&gt; Uncanny Art Exhibition</title>
		<description>The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Surreal &amp;lt;Virestic&amp;gt; Uncanny. &lt;span&gt;Reality gives way to imagination in this exhibition of digitally manipulated photography by Tim Arroyo and Dave Sobotka. Blurring the boundaries between the familiar and the uncanny, the artists invite viewers to question perception and embrace the unexpected.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists' Reception:&lt;br /&gt;Wednesday, October 21; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<title>Early Voting</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Suburban Cook County residents can cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election at Prairie State College (PSC) from Monday, October 19, through Monday, November 2, 2026.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Early voting will take place at the PSC Conference Center, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Voting Schedule:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, October 25&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 26 – Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, November 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking for the PSC Conference Center is available in Lots B, C and D.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lot B:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Accessible parking is available, with entry from Coolidge Street. This lot is the most convenient option for those with disabilities. Voters should use Door M34 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lots C and D:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Located south of Vollmer Road and west of Halsted Street. Voters should use Door M36 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Polling officials will be on-site to coordinate and facilitate the early voting process.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prairie State College is not an Election Day voting site on Tuesday, November 3.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Voters who plan to cast their ballots on Election Day should verify their designated polling location before arriving to vote.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For additional election information or to locate a polling place, visit the&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Illinois Polling Place Lookup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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		<title>No-Filter Kickback Roundtable </title>
		<description>&lt;span&gt;The &amp;ldquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="il"&gt;No&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="il"&gt;Filter&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; Kickback&amp;rdquo; roundtable is a laid-back space where real talk takes place, where students can share, listen, support, and connect with people who understand.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;Personal Counselor Shannon Word will guide the roundtable so that students can have support in a relaxed setting.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Wednesday, September 16&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, September 30&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, October 14&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, October 28&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, November 11&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, December 9&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;span&gt;Time: 2:15-3 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Location: Atrium, Room 1230 (near the east entrance)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;For more information, contact Shannon Word, Personal Counselor at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:sword@prairiestate.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;sword@prairiestate.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;or at (708) 709-3511.&lt;/span&gt;</description>
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		<title>Surreal &lt;Virestic&gt; Uncanny Art Exhibition</title>
		<description>The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Surreal &amp;lt;Virestic&amp;gt; Uncanny. &lt;span&gt;Reality gives way to imagination in this exhibition of digitally manipulated photography by Tim Arroyo and Dave Sobotka. Blurring the boundaries between the familiar and the uncanny, the artists invite viewers to question perception and embrace the unexpected.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists' Reception:&lt;br /&gt;Wednesday, October 21; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<title>Early Voting</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Suburban Cook County residents can cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election at Prairie State College (PSC) from Monday, October 19, through Monday, November 2, 2026.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Early voting will take place at the PSC Conference Center, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Voting Schedule:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, October 25&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 26 – Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, November 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking for the PSC Conference Center is available in Lots B, C and D.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lot B:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Accessible parking is available, with entry from Coolidge Street. This lot is the most convenient option for those with disabilities. Voters should use Door M34 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lots C and D:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Located south of Vollmer Road and west of Halsted Street. Voters should use Door M36 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Polling officials will be on-site to coordinate and facilitate the early voting process.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prairie State College is not an Election Day voting site on Tuesday, November 3.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Voters who plan to cast their ballots on Election Day should verify their designated polling location before arriving to vote.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For additional election information or to locate a polling place, visit the&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Illinois Polling Place Lookup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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		<title>Early Voting</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Suburban Cook County residents can cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election at Prairie State College (PSC) from Monday, October 19, through Monday, November 2, 2026.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Early voting will take place at the PSC Conference Center, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Voting Schedule:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, October 25&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 26 – Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, November 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking for the PSC Conference Center is available in Lots B, C and D.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lot B:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Accessible parking is available, with entry from Coolidge Street. This lot is the most convenient option for those with disabilities. Voters should use Door M34 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lots C and D:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Located south of Vollmer Road and west of Halsted Street. Voters should use Door M36 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Polling officials will be on-site to coordinate and facilitate the early voting process.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prairie State College is not an Election Day voting site on Tuesday, November 3.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Voters who plan to cast their ballots on Election Day should verify their designated polling location before arriving to vote.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For additional election information or to locate a polling place, visit the&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Illinois Polling Place Lookup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/8b96273f-9024-4341-b4c7-8b58408ab917</link>
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		<title>Early Voting</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Suburban Cook County residents can cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election at Prairie State College (PSC) from Monday, October 19, through Monday, November 2, 2026.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Early voting will take place at the PSC Conference Center, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Voting Schedule:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, October 25&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 26 – Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, November 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking for the PSC Conference Center is available in Lots B, C and D.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lot B:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Accessible parking is available, with entry from Coolidge Street. This lot is the most convenient option for those with disabilities. Voters should use Door M34 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lots C and D:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Located south of Vollmer Road and west of Halsted Street. Voters should use Door M36 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Polling officials will be on-site to coordinate and facilitate the early voting process.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prairie State College is not an Election Day voting site on Tuesday, November 3.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Voters who plan to cast their ballots on Election Day should verify their designated polling location before arriving to vote.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For additional election information or to locate a polling place, visit the&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Illinois Polling Place Lookup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/2f2e8f34-f209-486d-bc92-5deaed897345</link>
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		<title>Early Voting</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Suburban Cook County residents can cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election at Prairie State College (PSC) from Monday, October 19, through Monday, November 2, 2026.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Early voting will take place at the PSC Conference Center, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Voting Schedule:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, October 25&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 26 – Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, November 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking for the PSC Conference Center is available in Lots B, C and D.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lot B:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Accessible parking is available, with entry from Coolidge Street. This lot is the most convenient option for those with disabilities. Voters should use Door M34 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lots C and D:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Located south of Vollmer Road and west of Halsted Street. Voters should use Door M36 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Polling officials will be on-site to coordinate and facilitate the early voting process.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prairie State College is not an Election Day voting site on Tuesday, November 3.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Voters who plan to cast their ballots on Election Day should verify their designated polling location before arriving to vote.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For additional election information or to locate a polling place, visit the&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Illinois Polling Place Lookup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/358b28b2-c74d-4c93-82b3-7db4f9793baa</link>
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		<title>Surreal &lt;Virestic&gt; Uncanny Art Exhibition</title>
		<description>The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Surreal &amp;lt;Virestic&amp;gt; Uncanny. &lt;span&gt;Reality gives way to imagination in this exhibition of digitally manipulated photography by Tim Arroyo and Dave Sobotka. Blurring the boundaries between the familiar and the uncanny, the artists invite viewers to question perception and embrace the unexpected.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists' Reception:&lt;br /&gt;Wednesday, October 21; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Early Voting</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Suburban Cook County residents can cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election at Prairie State College (PSC) from Monday, October 19, through Monday, November 2, 2026.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Early voting will take place at the PSC Conference Center, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Voting Schedule:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, October 25&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 26 – Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 a.m. – 4 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, November 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;9 a.m. – 5 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking for the PSC Conference Center is available in Lots B, C and D.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lot B:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Accessible parking is available, with entry from Coolidge Street. This lot is the most convenient option for those with disabilities. Voters should use Door M34 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lots C and D:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Located south of Vollmer Road and west of Halsted Street. Voters should use Door M36 to enter the Conference Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Polling officials will be on-site to coordinate and facilitate the early voting process.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prairie State College is not an Election Day voting site on Tuesday, November 3.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; Voters who plan to cast their ballots on Election Day should verify their designated polling location before arriving to vote.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For additional election information or to locate a polling place, visit the&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Illinois Polling Place Lookup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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		<title>University Admissions Officer Visit - Fall 2026</title>
		<description>&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;Visits may be held in person or virtually. See below for the schedule and location if in person, or the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;meeting links if virtual.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Date&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Time&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;School&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Location&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;11/2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10 am - 1 pm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;Private Illinois Colleges and Universities Fair&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;Atrium of PSC main building&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;11/5&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 am - 1 pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;Governors State University&lt;br role="presentation" /&gt;Dual Degree Program&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;First floor of PSC main building, near Bookstore&lt;br role="presentation" /&gt;entrance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;11/12&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span class="markedContent" id="p9R_mc18"&gt;Columbia College Chicago&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="markedContent" id="p9R_mc19"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;First floor of PSC main building, near Bookstore&lt;br role="presentation" /&gt;entrance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;10 am - 1 pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;Southern Illinois University Online Programs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;First floor of PSC main building, near Bookstore&lt;br role="presentation" /&gt;entrance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/tr&gt;
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		<calendar>Transfer Event</calendar>
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		<imageAltText>Transfer Counseling connects Prairie State students with educational opportunities through university admissions officer visits, transfer fairs and virtual workshops.</imageAltText>
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		<title>Private Illinois Colleges and Universities (PICU) Transfer Fair</title>
		<description>&lt;span&gt;Join us at the Transfer Fair! This is your one chance this semester to speak with a large number of universities on campus at the same time. Attend the fair to learn more about universities' majors, scholarship opportunities and, at some schools, their free tuition programs. &lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;PSC freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to attend.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;You can prep for the fair by checking out &lt;a href="https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/college-fairs" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;these tips and common questions to ask at a college fair&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Visit four or more tables at the fair to enter a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="markedContent" id="p1R_mc7"&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;The following schools will be at PSC to speak with you about opportunities to continue on for your &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="markedContent" id="p1R_mc8"&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;bachelor&amp;rsquo;s degree:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="markedContent" id="p1R_mc9"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span class="markedContent" id="p1R_mc10"&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span class="markedContent" id="p1R_mc9"&gt;Aurora University&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span class="markedContent" id="p1R_mc10"&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;Benedictine University&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bradley University&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Columbia College Chicago&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Concordia University Chicago&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;DePaul University&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dominican University&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Elmhurst University&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Illinois College&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Illinois Institute of Technology&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Illinois Wesleyan University&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knox College&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lake Forest College&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lakeview College of Nursing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lewis University&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Loyola University Chicago&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Methodist College/Carle Health&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Millikin University&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;National Louis University&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;National University of Health Sciences&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Have questions or need accommodations? Contact Transfer Counselor and Transfer Coordinator Sarah Hein at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:shein@prairiestate.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;shein@prairiestate.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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		<title>Surreal &lt;Virestic&gt; Uncanny Art Exhibition</title>
		<description>The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Surreal &amp;lt;Virestic&amp;gt; Uncanny. &lt;span&gt;Reality gives way to imagination in this exhibition of digitally manipulated photography by Tim Arroyo and Dave Sobotka. Blurring the boundaries between the familiar and the uncanny, the artists invite viewers to question perception and embrace the unexpected.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists' Reception:&lt;br /&gt;Wednesday, October 21; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<title>2027-28 FAFSA Workshops </title>
		<description>Need help completing the 2027-28 FAFSA?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For assistance with the FAFSA, schedule a campus or virtual appointment conducted by members of the Financial Aid office. Parents are welcomed to attend workshops.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please note: The 2025 federal taxes are required to complete the &amp;nbsp;2027-28 FAFSA.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Go to www.studentaid.gov to complete the application for consideration of all state and federal funds. &amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;PSC&amp;rsquo;s school code is 001640&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://calendly.com/pscfinancialaid" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Virtual via Google Meet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://calendly.com/fafsaworkshop" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;In-Person Workshop&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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		<title>Surreal &lt;Virestic&gt; Uncanny Art Exhibition</title>
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		<title>Clubhouse Rules Meetup</title>
		<description>"Clubhouse Rules” is the go-to hub to de-stress and to socially connect with others by playing some games! We have Beyblades and Board Games such as Connect Four, Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, etc. Don't worry if you've never&lt;br&gt;played any of these games. If you're interested, we'll provide you with the tools to play by the clubhouse rules. You’re also free to suggest any of your own favorite hobbies/games.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4 p.m. in the Pioneer Pit, Atrium Room 1230 (located by the east entrance doors)&lt;br&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Oct. 7&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Oct. 14 (a different location TBA)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nov. 4&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nov. 11&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dec. 9&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
For more information, contact Counselor Shannon Word at sword@prairiestate.edu or at (708) 709-3511.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We look forward to hanging out!</description>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;Governors State University&lt;br role="presentation" /&gt;Dual Degree Program&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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		<title>PSC Foundation Thanks for Giving Luncheon</title>
		<description>&lt;span&gt;This event recognizes Foundation donors who gave a minimum of $1,000 during the Foundation's fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026). Donors have the opportunity to enjoy lunch with scholarship recipients and learn about the Foundation's accomplishments for FY2026 and its goals for FY2027.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;This is a p&lt;span&gt;rivate, invitation-only event.&lt;/span&gt;</description>
		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/7f1e49f3-5967-4064-b656-0f174988ba4c</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2025 20:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<calendar>PSC Foundation</calendar>
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		<location>Prairie State College</location>
		<locationRoom>Main Building, Atrium</locationRoom>
		<organizer>Kathy Kane</organizer>
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		<title>Surreal &lt;Virestic&gt; Uncanny Art Exhibition</title>
		<description>The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Surreal &amp;lt;Virestic&amp;gt; Uncanny. &lt;span&gt;Reality gives way to imagination in this exhibition of digitally manipulated photography by Tim Arroyo and Dave Sobotka. Blurring the boundaries between the familiar and the uncanny, the artists invite viewers to question perception and embrace the unexpected.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists' Reception:&lt;br /&gt;Wednesday, October 21; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/8e830fc0-86cd-4668-9b4a-59d1662c8f81/instances/2026-11-10T15:00</link>
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		<title>Veterans Day</title>
		<description>Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is a federal holiday celebrated annually on November 11. Military veterans who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are honored for their service in the United States Armed Forces.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more &lt;a href="https://department.va.gov/veterans-day/history-of-veterans-day/"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.</description>
		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/78a6219f-daf3-4fde-a15a-a5a02eed4902/instances/2026-11-11</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 3 Nov 2023 01:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Surreal &lt;Virestic&gt; Uncanny Art Exhibition</title>
		<description>The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Surreal &amp;lt;Virestic&amp;gt; Uncanny. &lt;span&gt;Reality gives way to imagination in this exhibition of digitally manipulated photography by Tim Arroyo and Dave Sobotka. Blurring the boundaries between the familiar and the uncanny, the artists invite viewers to question perception and embrace the unexpected.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists' Reception:&lt;br /&gt;Wednesday, October 21; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<title>No-Filter Kickback Roundtable </title>
		<description>&lt;span&gt;The &amp;ldquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="il"&gt;No&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="il"&gt;Filter&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; Kickback&amp;rdquo; roundtable is a laid-back space where real talk takes place, where students can share, listen, support, and connect with people who understand.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;Personal Counselor Shannon Word will guide the roundtable so that students can have support in a relaxed setting.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Wednesday, September 16&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, September 30&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, October 14&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, October 28&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, November 11&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, December 9&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;span&gt;Time: 2:15-3 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Location: Atrium, Room 1230 (near the east entrance)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;For more information, contact Shannon Word, Personal Counselor at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:sword@prairiestate.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;sword@prairiestate.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;or at (708) 709-3511.&lt;/span&gt;</description>
		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/1cc30e36-c5fb-4885-acca-cbd58809542a/instances/2026-11-11T20:15</link>
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		<title>Clubhouse Rules Meetup</title>
		<description>"Clubhouse Rules” is the go-to hub to de-stress and to socially connect with others by playing some games! We have Beyblades and Board Games such as Connect Four, Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, etc. Don't worry if you've never&lt;br&gt;played any of these games. If you're interested, we'll provide you with the tools to play by the clubhouse rules. You’re also free to suggest any of your own favorite hobbies/games.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4 p.m. in the Pioneer Pit, Atrium Room 1230 (located by the east entrance doors)&lt;br&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Oct. 7&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Oct. 14 (a different location TBA)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nov. 4&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nov. 11&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dec. 9&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
For more information, contact Counselor Shannon Word at sword@prairiestate.edu or at (708) 709-3511.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We look forward to hanging out!</description>
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		<title>University Admissions Officer Visit - Fall 2026</title>
		<description>&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;Visits may be held in person or virtually. See below for the schedule and location if in person, or the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;meeting links if virtual.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;td&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span role="presentation" dir="ltr"&gt;Southern Illinois University Online Programs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td&gt;
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		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/822cfb4f-febf-4dba-83ba-fbecf2606eab</link>
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		<title>Prairie State College Art Faculty Exhibition</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Prairie State College Art Faculty Exhibition showcases the diverse creative practices of the department's artists and educators. Featuring works across multiple media, the exhibition highlights the artistic research that enriches both studio practice and the classroom.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
Public Reception:&lt;br&gt;Wednesday, November 18; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
		<link>https://prairiestate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/5b651e5c-5e22-4fef-b9aa-fd3ce5f72e53/instances/2026-11-16T15:00</link>
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		<title>Fall Book Club Meeting</title>
		<description>Our fall 2026 book club selection is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. All are welcome to read this book and attend a meeting to discuss. This book is described as, &amp;ldquo;A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan&amp;rsquo;s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.&amp;rdquo;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We&amp;rsquo;ll have two meetings to accommodate different schedules: Monday, November 16th and Tuesday, November 17th, both at noon, in the library classroom. We look forward to reading with you PSC!</description>
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		<organizer>Valerie Moore</organizer>
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		<title>Prairie State College Art Faculty Exhibition</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Prairie State College Art Faculty Exhibition showcases the diverse creative practices of the department's artists and educators. Featuring works across multiple media, the exhibition highlights the artistic research that enriches both studio practice and the classroom.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
Public Reception:&lt;br&gt;Wednesday, November 18; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<description>Our fall 2026 book club selection is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. All are welcome to read this book and attend a meeting to discuss. This book is described as, “A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We’ll have two meetings to accommodate different schedules: Monday, November 16th and Tuesday, November 17th, both at noon, in the library classroom. We look forward to reading with you PSC!</description>
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		<title>2027-28 FAFSA Workshops </title>
		<description>Need help completing the 2027-28 FAFSA?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For assistance with the FAFSA, schedule a campus or virtual appointment conducted by members of the Financial Aid office. Parents are welcomed to attend workshops.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please note: The 2025 federal taxes are required to complete the &amp;nbsp;2027-28 FAFSA.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Go to www.studentaid.gov to complete the application for consideration of all state and federal funds. &amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;PSC&amp;rsquo;s school code is 001640&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://calendly.com/pscfinancialaid" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Virtual via Google Meet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://calendly.com/fafsaworkshop" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;In-Person Workshop&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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		<title>University Admissions Officer Visit - Fall 2026</title>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Prairie State College Art Faculty Exhibition showcases the diverse creative practices of the department's artists and educators. Featuring works across multiple media, the exhibition highlights the artistic research that enriches both studio practice and the classroom.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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		<title>2027-28 FAFSA Workshops </title>
		<description>Need help completing the 2027-28 FAFSA?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For assistance with the FAFSA, schedule a campus or virtual appointment conducted by members of the Financial Aid office. Parents are welcomed to attend workshops.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please note: The 2025 federal taxes are required to complete the &amp;nbsp;2027-28 FAFSA.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Go to www.studentaid.gov to complete the application for consideration of all state and federal funds. &amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;PSC&amp;rsquo;s school code is 001640&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://calendly.com/pscfinancialaid" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Virtual via Google Meet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://calendly.com/fafsaworkshop" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;In-Person Workshop&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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		<title>No-Filter Kickback Roundtable </title>
		<description>&lt;span&gt;The &amp;ldquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="il"&gt;No&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="il"&gt;Filter&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; Kickback&amp;rdquo; roundtable is a laid-back space where real talk takes place, where students can share, listen, support, and connect with people who understand.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;Personal Counselor Shannon Word will guide the roundtable so that students can have support in a relaxed setting.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Wednesday, September 16&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, September 30&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, October 14&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, October 28&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, November 11&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wednesday, December 9&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;span&gt;Time: 2:15-3 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Location: Atrium, Room 1230 (near the east entrance)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;For more information, contact Shannon Word, Personal Counselor at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:sword@prairiestate.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;sword@prairiestate.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;or at (708) 709-3511.&lt;/span&gt;</description>
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		<title>Clubhouse Rules Meetup</title>
		<description>"Clubhouse Rules” is the go-to hub to de-stress and to socially connect with others by playing some games! We have Beyblades and Board Games such as Connect Four, Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, etc. Don't worry if you've never&lt;br&gt;played any of these games. If you're interested, we'll provide you with the tools to play by the clubhouse rules. You’re also free to suggest any of your own favorite hobbies/games.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4 p.m. in the Pioneer Pit, Atrium Room 1230 (located by the east entrance doors)&lt;br&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Oct. 7&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Oct. 14 (a different location TBA)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nov. 4&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nov. 11&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Dec. 9&lt;/li&gt;
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For more information, contact Counselor Shannon Word at sword@prairiestate.edu or at (708) 709-3511.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We look forward to hanging out!</description>
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		<title>Spring 2027 Open Registration</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Registration for the Spring 2027 semester at Prairie State College (PSC) is set to open, with flexible start dates and various options for new and returning students who want to take the next step toward achieving their educational and career goals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For general education courses, degree programs and select certificates, prospective students can choose from online, hybrid and evening classes that fit their academic goals, work schedules and personal commitments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flexible Start Dates for Spring 2027:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;16-week and first eight-week courses: January 11&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;14-week courses: January 25&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;12-week courses: February 5&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Second eight-week courses: March 15&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Prospective students can begin by completing an online admissions application. New students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to discuss program options, course selection and registration. Current students can register through the Pioneer Portal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For more information about Spring 2027 registration, available courses or how to apply, visit&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://prairiestate.edu/apply-and-aid/admissions/default.aspx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;prairiestate.edu/apply-and-aid/admissions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; or stop by campus to speak with a PSC staff member for enrollment assistance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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		<title>Steve Kost: From Seabee to Sculptor – The Artist's Journey of Metal Health Artwork</title>
		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Steve Kost transforms reclaimed metal into expressive sculptures that speak to resilience, renewal, and reinvention. Drawing on his experiences as a Navy Seabee, his work demonstrates the beauty and potential found in overlooked materials.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For general education courses, degree programs and select certificates, prospective students can choose from online, hybrid and evening classes that fit their academic goals, work schedules and personal commitments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;14-week courses: January 25&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;12-week courses: February 5&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Prospective students can begin by completing an online admissions application. New students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to discuss program options, course selection and registration. Current students can register through the Pioneer Portal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Registration for the Spring 2027 semester at Prairie State College (PSC) is set to open, with flexible start dates and various options for new and returning students who want to take the next step toward achieving their educational and career goals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For general education courses, degree programs and select certificates, prospective students can choose from online, hybrid and evening classes that fit their academic goals, work schedules and personal commitments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flexible Start Dates for Spring 2027:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;12-week courses: February 5&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Second eight-week courses: March 15&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For more information about Spring 2027 registration, available courses or how to apply, visit&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://prairiestate.edu/apply-and-aid/admissions/default.aspx"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;prairiestate.edu/apply-and-aid/admissions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; or stop by campus to speak with a PSC staff member for enrollment assistance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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		<description>&lt;span&gt;Students completing their degree or certificate program this fall should&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOUtBC4LkAvub0jn2aH9ZdSCIRIwLsdMZbgfzVaCOL_LtLKQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOUtBC4LkAvub0jn2aH9ZdSCIRIwLsdMZbgfzVaCOL_LtLKQ/viewform&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1789171313407000&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw2fbBayPS-wzE8JMKCwBTXK"&gt;visit this link &lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;to complete the graduation &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;petition by close of business today.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;div&gt;A non-refundable $20 graduation fee will be applied to the student’s account upon approval.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
An additional $20 late fee will be assessed if submitting after the deadline date.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Petition Deadlines&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fall Semester - October 1&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Spring Semester - March 1&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Summer Semester - July 1*&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;*Students completing their final requirements in the summer semester who would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony in May should complete their graduation petition by March 1.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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		<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Registration for the Spring 2027 semester at Prairie State College (PSC) is set to open, with flexible start dates and various options for new and returning students who want to take the next step toward achieving their educational and career goals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;For general education courses, degree programs and select certificates, prospective students can choose from online, hybrid and evening classes that fit their academic goals, work schedules and personal commitments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flexible Start Dates for Spring 2027:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Second eight-week courses: March 15&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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		<title>2027 Photographer of the Year &amp; Spring Student Exhibition</title>
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		<title>Asian Pacific American Heritage Month</title>
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		<title>Summer 2027 Graduation Petition Deadline</title>
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&lt;div&gt;A non-refundable $20 graduation fee will be applied to the student’s account upon approval.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
An additional $20 late fee will be assessed if submitting after the deadline date.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Petition Deadlines&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fall Semester - October 1&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Spring Semester - March 1&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Summer Semester - July 1*&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;*Students completing their final requirements in the summer semester who would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony in May should complete their graduation petition by March 1.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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Public Reception:&lt;br /&gt;Thursday, June 3; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the college is open.</description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Hispanic Heritage Month</title>
		<description>&lt;span&gt;Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more &lt;a href="https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;</description>
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