Monthly Archives: January 2020
Chicago A Cappella Presents ‘Fiesta Coral Mexicana’
Chicago a cappella, heralded as “the city’s liveliest, most versatile vocal ensemble,” (Chicago Tribune) celebrates the colorful and dynamic music of Mexico at Fiesta Coral Mexicana, a vibrant concert at… Read more
More Teens Are Vaping Marijuana. Why Health Officials Are Alarmed
While teenagers smoking marijuana is nothing new, a fresh report by the federal government says more teens say they’re vaping cannabis more frequently. This is of concern to health experts,… Read more
Chicago Department of Public Health Announces Historic Decline in New HIV Diagnoses
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that new HIV diagnoses in Chicago has hit a record low, continuing a trend of four consecutive years of declines. A total… Read more
Early Life Exposure to Dogs May Lessen Risk of Developing Schizophrenia
Ever since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful, obedient and protective animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional well-being. Now, a study from Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that… Read more
Check Yourself During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
By: Ashmar Mandou During the past several decades, screening – testing for cancer before symptoms develop – has reduced deaths from cervical cancer, as doctors have been able to find… Read more
CDC Issues Warning About Hard-Boiled Eggs Due to Listeria
A multistate outbreak of listeria connected to hard-boiled eggs produced by Almark Foods is currently being investigated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and… Read more
CCPA Young Composer Competition
CCPA Music Composition Faculty invite high school aged composers to submit to the 2019-2020 Young Composer Competition. Deadline to submit is January 21st, 2020. Submission guidelines include: – Students must… Read more
Express Transfer Admission Day
Dominican University is making it even easier to transfer, so you can focus on what matters: elevating your education. Receive an admission decision, financial aid award and tentative schedule—all on… Read more
Early Childhood Advocates Support Equitable Funding for Early Childhood Care
Courtesy of Illinois Action for Children We applaud Governor Pritzker for his commitment to young children and their families, as demonstrated by the launching of the Illinois Commission on Equitable… Read more
Spring Exhibition at DePaul Art Museum to Explore Human Impact on the Environment
In spring 2020, DePaul Art Museum will present “The World to Come: Art in the Age of the Anthropocene,” an exhibition organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art at… Read more
