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Martha Bigelow, assistant
professor in second
languages and cultures
education, works with young
Somali women from
Minneapolis to improve their
reading skills.
Cover story : The world in a classroom—Helping English language learners
Literacy and good citizenship :
Edna Downing and newspapers in the schools
On the map :
A visit with alumni
in the Pacific Northwest
Currents : College centennial, State Fair,
"linking up" with emeritus professor
and former dean Jack Merwin
College community : New faculty
and staff,
honored faculty and students, initiatives
Briefly : Great ways to stay fit
Research update : Somali student
literacy
and Hmong interpretation in mental health
settings
Continuing Professional Studies :
Certificate student juggles school, work, and home
Alumni notes
Philanthropy: Scholarships
From the dean
Alumni Society |
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Editor: Peggy Rader, 612-626-8782,
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Editorial Assistant: Rebecca Noran
Writers: Suzy Frisch, Scott Holter, Raleigh Kaminsky,
Suzanne Miric, Rebecca Noran, Peggy Rader
Photographers: Jeff Abuzzahab, Jonathan Chapman, Greg
Helgeson, Leo Kim, Nance Longley, Rebecca Noran, Patrick O’Leary
Dean: Steven Yussen
Associate Deans: Mary Bents, Robert Serfass
Director of Alumni Relations: Raleigh Kaminsky
Director of Development: Lynn Slifer
President, Education and Human Development Alumni Society:
Janet Heidinger
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