Television Advertising:

• Effectv – Conference Center Commercial Ad

Television ads to promote the Conference Center and Barnes & Noble Auditorium

800 spots scheduled across 40+ networks including high-profile sports programming such as NCAA Basketball on ESPN, FS1 and Big Ten Network, as well as NBA basketball on TNT in the South Suburban and South Lake zones. The commercial will air in English and Spanish and will also be delivered during streamed content in the same targeted areas for 100,000 impressions.

• Southland Journal – Spring Registration Ad

• Southland Journal – Opportunity Works Ad

• Southland Journal - Jazz Fest Ad

• Southland Journal – Start Near, Go Far Ad  (general awareness)

• Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle –Spring Registration Ad

• Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle – Jazz Fest Ad

Print Advertising:

• Homewood-Flossmoor Neighbors magazine – General Awareness Ad

• South Suburban News – General Awareness Ad

• Tinley Park Progress- General Awareness Ad

Radio Advertising:

• SOUL 106 – Urban Contemporary 106.3 FM – Opportunity Works Ads

• Power 92 – Urban Contemporary 92.3 FM – Opportunity Works Ads 

• WVON-Talk Radio 1390 AM – Jazz Fest Ads 

• WDCB–Jazz Radio 90.9 FM – Jazz Fest Ads 

Out of Home (OOH)/Outdoor: 

• Mini Billboard/Kiosks on grocery store disinfectant wipe dispensers at entrance

            60886 - Jewel at 3220 Chicago Road, South Chicago Heights, IL, 60411

            60902 - Jewel at 17705 S Halsted St, Homewood, IL, 60430

            64839 - CVS at 3400 LINCOLN HWY., Olympia fields, IL, 60461

70304 - CVS at 1 MAIN STREET, Park forest, IL, 60466 

• “Start Near, Go Far” Billboard and kiosk at the South Holland Oasis on the 80-294 Tollway east of the Halsted exit 

• “Start Near, Go Far” Billboard on ​​I-394 W/S, N/O STEGER RD, N/F 

• “Start Near, Go Far” Billboard on Union Street at Stop Sign (Will County)

• HBCU Campaign Fund News, 1/19/24

Headline: Davis, Clarke, Jackson, Kelly Establish Congressional Caucus to Support Predominantly Black Institutions  

"There are not enough words to express my personal gratitude, and the gratitude of the Prairie State College community, to Reps. Davis, Clarke, Jackson, and Kelly for their formation of the PBI Caucus. Rep. Kelly is a resident of our district and a long-time supporter of our work. As a former faculty member at PSC, she knows that we, and other PBI’s, are on the front lines of teaching the next generation of Black and low-income scholars, while simultaneously meeting the workforce needs of our community and local employers.” – Dr. Michael D. Anthony, President of Prairie State College 

hbcunews.com/2024/01/19/davis-clarke-jackson-kelly-establish-congressional-caucus-to-support-predominantly-black-institutions/ 

• HBCU Campaign Fund News, 1/17/24

Headline: Chicago State University Announces Partnership with BMO to Help Increase Homeownership for PBI and HBCU graduates in Underserved Communities

PBIs played an outsized role, especially in Illinois where there are six PBIs and no HBCUs, in supporting Black students. Illinois’ PBIs are Chicago State University, Kennedy King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Prairie State College, and South Suburban College. 

hbcucampaignfundnews.wordpress.com/2024/01/18/chicago-state-university-announces-partnership-with-bmo-to-help-increase-homeownership-for-pbi-and-hbcu-graduates-in-underserved-communities/ 

• Homewood Flossmoor Chronicle, 1/13/24 

     Headline: Four composers selected for Earshot program with Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra

     The four EarShot Readings original scores will be workshopped and performed live at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Prairie

     State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights.

      www.hfchronicle.com/2024/01/13/four-composers-selected-for-earshot-program-with-illinois-philharmonic-orchestra

• Chicago State University website, 1/12/24 

      Headline: Davis, Clarke, Jackson, Kelly Establish Congressional Caucus to Support Predominantly Black Institutions: 

       "There are not enough words to express my personal gratitude, and the gratitude of the Prairie State College  community, to Reps. Davis, Clarke, Jackson, and Kelly for their formation of the PBI Caucus. Rep. Kelly is a resident of our district and a long-time supporter of our work. As a former faculty member at PSC, she knows that  we, and other PBI's, are on the front lines of teaching the next generation of Black and low-income scholars, while  simultaneously meeting the workforce needs of our community and local employers,” said Dr. Michael D. Anthony, President of Prairie State College."

  csu.edu/news/2023archive/davis_clark.htm 

• The Southern Illinoisian, 1/12/24 

      Headline: SIC Forensic Falcons Win Individual Titles at regional tournament

      Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons earned top honors this weekend at the Region IV-Affiliated

      Forensic League (RAFL) Tournament, bringing home gold medals in team sweepstakes and individual events.          

     The tournament was hosted by Prairie State College, although students competed virtually using a video                                            conferencing platform.

     thesouthern.com/news/education/sic-forensic-falcons-win-individual-titles-at-regional-tournament/article_3c294eb7-44a4-5ec6-9cfd-6936174002e3.html 

• Kenosha News, 1/11/24

     Headline: Local artists featured in "Watercolor Wisconsin" at Racine's Wustum Museum

    Jurors for the 2023 competition are Allison Peters Quinn and Beth Shadur, who selected the works on display as well as the            awards recipients. Shadur is an artist who serves on both the Board of Trustees of the Illinois State Museum and the Board of the     National Watercolor Honor Society, along with working as the gallery director at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Ill.

kenoshanews.com/news/local/watercolor-wisconsin-on-display-at-racines-wustum-museum/article_17a2b186-986c-11ee-af19-0b23ebed34ad.html  

• Chicago Heights Patch, 1/9/24

      Headline: Spring Registration is open

     Start or continue your journey at Prairie State College. PSC has an option for you! patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/calendar/event/20240116/ae752a03-a94e-44d7-b77c-6051a7a2679f/spring-registration-is-open 

• Homewood Flossmoor Chronicle, 1/5/24 

     Headline: Prairie State College art exhibit features 22 works by Illinois artists:

      Prairie State College is hosting “Memory: A Juried Exhibition” through Jan. 25. The exhibit features 22 works of art by                  various Illinois artists working in a wide range of media from photography, painting, and sculpture to mixed media. 

www.hfchronicle.com/2024/01/05/prairie-state-college-art-exhibit-features-22-works-by-illinois-artists/ 

• Chicago Tribune/Daily Southtown, 1/4/24 

      Headline: Exhibit at Christopher Art Gallery explores the concept of memory 

      "Gallery director Beth Shadur curated the submissions for the juried exhibition Memory, which opened Jan. 2 and continues to

      Jan. 25 at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights. “Memory is something that is very open to interpretation,” she said. “I           did get a wide range of submissions in terms of the kind of work, some of which was very obvious about the feeling of memory,        evoking a memory or nostalgia or maybe just even sometimes a disturbing memory. Then some of them I could see by the                  artist’s statement why it had to do with memory.” 

www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-ent-memory-exhibit-st-0112-20240104-xkxwyt32ivgblcrdzbwpkktxke-story.html 

• Southland Journal, 1/4/24

    Headline: Prairie State College Hosts New Art Exhibit Memory: A Juried Exhibition: 

  “This exhibit has work from artists whose varied takes on the idea of memory elicit so many aspects: childhood memories,                nostalgia, longing, mystery, and the joy of beauty. Visitors will enjoy the wide range of media, ideas, and cultural aspects of            memory, that union of head and   heart that we all share,” said Gallery Director Beth Shadur.” 

thesouthlandjournal.com/prairie-state-college-hosts-new-art-exhibit-memory-a-juried-exhibition/ 

• Leader Publications, 1/4/24

     Headline: SMC team return from holiday break, tops Prairie State College 73-55: 

     “After scoring just 15 points in the opening 10 minutes, the Roadrunners started to find their legs and outscored Prairie State          College 21-8 in the second quarter to open up a 35-20 halftime advantage en route to a 73-55 non-conference victory.” 

www.leaderpub.com/2024/01/04/photo-gallery-smc-teams-return-from-holiday-break/ 

• Hernando Sun, 12/30/23 

    Headline: Carole Rose: NCAL December Artist of the Month

    “I won Photographer of the Year at Prairie State College with a semester scholarship,” she said. “I won third place at one of          the student exhibitions, for my Cyanotype, with a $200 prize.”

www.hernandosun.com/2023/12/30/carole-rose-ncal-december-artist-of-the-month/ 

• The Mendota Reporter, 12/19/23

    Headline: Mendota City Council hires employees, adopts tax levy:

     “Daly was born in Washington, D.C., and has lived in Chicago the last four years. He attended Malcom X College for his                paramedic degree and Prairie State College for his basic operations firefighter. For approximately the next month, he will be          in training with the department before being placed on a shift.”

   mendotareporter.com/article/mendota-city-council-hires-employees-adopts-tax-levy 

• Southland Journal, 11/30/23 

    Headline: Prairie State College Foundation Hosts Donor Appreciation Luncheon

    “I am honored to be able to be a part of this type of event at the College.” Havigorst said. “It was incredible to be able to watch      our students connect with donors. The luncheon helped show the donors the real-life impact of what they’re doing. I can’t thank       them enough for making our College a better place.”

thesouthlandjournal.com/prairie-state-college-foundation-hosts-donor-appreciation-luncheon/ 

• Homewood Flossmoor Chronicle, 11/29/23 

     Headline: Flossmoor seeks projects and volunteers for MLK Day of Service 

      “Assembling care packages and accepting donations for Prairie State College’s TRIO program at Western Avenue Elementary         School, 940 Western Ave., Flossmoor, organized by Jack and Jill Monarch Cities Chapter.”

www.hfchronicle.com/2023/11/29/flossmoor-seeks-projects-and-volunteers-for-mlk-day-of-service/ 

• Chicago Heights Patch, 11/29/23

      Headline: Volunteers Sought for Flossmoor's Annual MLK Day Of Service :

    “Assembling care packages and accepting donations for Prairie State College’s TRIO program at Western Avenue Elementary

      School (940  Western Ave., Flossmoor), organized by Jack and Jill Monarch Cities Chapter.” 

patch.com/illinois/homewood-flossmoor/volunteers-sought-flossmoors-annual-mlk-day-service 

• Southland Journal, 11/28/23 

     Headline: Prairie State College Hosts New Art Exhibit: WOW – Realism

     “These works are not only highly masterful in technique, but engage the viewer through their subject matter,” Gallery Director         Beth Shadur said. “Each artist expresses creativity through symbolism, narrative, storytelling, and ideas. We look in wonder at      heir beautiful colors, use of media, and composition that makes each work unique and meaningful.” 

thesouthlandjournal.com/prairie-state-college-hosts-new-art-exhibit-wow-realism/#:~:text=The%20show%20will%20feature%20works,replicating%20what%20is%20%E2%80%9Cseen.%E2%80%9D 

PSC Website Highlights

• Halloween Fun Fest

• Fall Registration is Open 

• Open House

• PSC Foundation Scholarships

• PATH Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH Grant)

• Information Technology Program

• Auto Technology Program

• Exercise Science Program

 Sponsorships:

• Silver Sponsor, UNCF Scholarship Gala, 1/19/24 

• Millennium Sponsor, Flossmoor Service League Candlelight Ball, 12/9/23 

• North Pole Sponsor, Southland Black Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party, 12/7/23 

• Event Sponsor, Will County Center for Economic Development (CED) Annual Meeting, 12/1/23 

Partnerships: 

• National Coalition for Predominantly Black Institutions 

President Anthony, VP Bingham, and VP Little traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of the National Coalition of Predominantly Black Institutions, joining leaders from Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) across the country for a PBI Fly-in. PSC joined Chicago State University, Malcolm X College, Olive Harvey College, and other colleges from New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.

• PSC met with key legislators during the visit, including U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson. Additionally, they engaged with the legislative aides for U.S. Senator Cory Booker, U.S. Representative Michael Quigley, and others. On the second day, the PBI Coalition met with U.S. Department of Education leaders. 

Memory: A Juried Exhibition 

The show featured 22 works of art by various Illinois artists working in a wide range of media from photography, painting, and sculpture to mixed media. All the artists have created works that convey alternative interpretations of memory. The works are varied in their mood, concept, visual styles and intention.

The exhibition will run from Jan 2. to Jan. 25, 2024

Artists’ Reception | Wednesday, Jan 17th, | Christopher Art Gallery

In December, the Conference Center held six (6) events for external clients with 336 attendees and seven (7) internal events with 760 attendees. The atrium utilization included four (4) internal groups.

Internal events included a stage play, concerts, All Latin Alliance Game Night & Holiday Party, LGBTQ+ Club meeting, department meetings and the PSC EMT Graduation ceremony. External events included meetings or activities for Illinois Action for Children, Coalition of African American Nurses, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Flossmoor Montessori School.