For the St. Louis American Centennial Christian Church was alive June 10 with music, celebration and praise as it hosted a free gospel concert to honor the life of Jacqueline “Jackie” Sheree Donahue, who passed away March 24, 2005 from leukemia. A portion of the gospel program was dedicated to educating the audience about the […]
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Art for kids open house
St. Louis ArtWorks is proud to announce their tenth season of providing employment in the arts for St. Louis teens and local artists. Beginning June 20, more than 100 youth and eighteen master artists from six top arts teaching organizations will participate in this unique six-week program. Young adults ages 14-21 will work in eight […]
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Leah Merrifield
Leah Merrifield has been appointed as special assistant to Washington University Chancellor Mark Wrighton for diversity initiatives. Merrifield, director of community relations in the Office of Governmental and Community Relations, will assume her new position July 1. In 2000, Merrifield was named director of community relations, serving as the University’s primary liaison to local civic […]
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Jordan for Seven.
It’s true – Michael Jordan stepped in Seven last Friday for Koncepts’ Black and White Party. Ol’ boy just walked in without shades or a cap. What did he do that for? People were all over him. Folks, he isn’t God, or a teacher for that matter, he’s a basketball player. I know he’s the […]
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No dice for $15K NAACP contract
About 50 members of the city NAACP branch gathered in a library on campus at Harris-Stowe Monday as a forum was being led by Bill Cosby in the main auditorium. That’s when Crumpton’s spirited membership revolted and refused to approve the $15,000 fundraising contract of member Shirley Brown, despite its being recommended by the executive […]
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‘No Child Left Behind’ an ally to military recruiters
Public schools required to provide student records By Isaac Peterson III For the NNPA MINNEAPOLIS (NNPA) – At first glance, there does not appear to be any connection between these two headlines: “President signs No Child Left Behind into law” and a headline from last month, “Army, Marines miss recruiting goals again.” But there is […]
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Sanders still has the sock in his bat, heart
Cardinal Commentary By Alvin A. Reid Reggie Sanders is losing his hair, but not his desire to play. His shaved head can’t hide his receding hairline, but his bat seems as lively as it has during any of his 14 Major League seasons. The St. Louis Cardinals have overcome injuries and occasional erratic play to […]
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SECRETARY/RBC
Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for the temporary full-time position of Secretary, Red Bud Campus. For on-line application and details, visit our website at www.swic.edu/employment/. Human Resources Office Southwestern Illinois College 2500 Carlyle Avenue Belleville, IL 62221 SWIC is an EEO/AA Employer/Educator and is strongly committed to excellence through diversity.
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TECHNOLOGY
The St. Louis Public Library has an opening for a Helpdesk Assistant. Requires an Associates degree in computer science, or two years experience in technical support/customer services. Type 35 wpm; physical ability to perform moderate manual labor to include lifting, maneuvering, and placing objects weighing up to 50 lbs. This position requires use of a […]
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PURCHASING ASSISTANT
Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for the SWIC Educational Employees full-time position of Purchasing Assistant. For on-line application and details, visit our website at www.swic.edu/employment/. Human Resources Office Southwestern Illinois College 2500 Carlyle Avenue Belleville, IL 62221 SWIC is an EEO/AA Employer/Educator and is strongly committed to excellence through diversity.