Education

Friday, May 13th, 2022 - 5pm-7pm EST The History of Bee Keeping Come learn about the history of beekeeping, the renaissance of tree beekeeping and its relevance for the preservation and conservation of honeybees. Michael Thiele, Facilitator Location:...

Join Arleen Peterson and Sue Wilhelm for a retreat experience that provides a safe space for conversations especially around tough issues. This day will include prayer, meditation, reflection, small group conversation and whole group sharing around...

Sister Joetta Huelsmann, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, will guide us in our study of Henri Nouwen who was unafraid of asking the hard questions, exploring the presence of God in the midst of suffering and pain, as well as in the ordinary moments....

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its spring commencement exercises outdoors on Saturday, May 14 at the Hammond campus. A total of 976 candidates, representing PNW’s five colleges, are eligible to receive degrees during commencement. This...

 County residents seeking CPR certification can take advantage of free classes offered by City of La Porte firefighters, according to Fire Chief Andy Snyder. Beginning this weekend and lasting through the end of this year, the City of La Porte...

SSC’s Court Reporting Program provides students with the opportunity to learn a unique and highly valuable hands-on skill. New students can also take advantage of a free Court Reporting A-Z 6-week summer program. SSC student Caleb MacKenzie of...

SSC’s Criminal Justice System (CJS) Program is hosting an in-person Open House at the SSC Fieldhouse on May 26 at 6:00 p.m. It will take place in conjunction with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department as part of their Stop the...

SSC’s Paralegal Program prepares students to become highly trained paralegals and legal assistants. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills and credentials to work in a variety of legal environments. SSC has the only American Bar...

Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso campus will honor its nearly 1,300 graduates at the Valparaiso campus with its annual commencement ceremony. Students earned more than 1,900 degrees and certificates during the 2021-2022 academic year. The...

South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute is offering Forklift Operator Training in May at the Oak Forest Center (OFC). This certification course covers the basic forklift driving skills needed to obtain a Forklift Operator...