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Vol. 5, No. 1 |
Spring 2004 |
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Black History Month |
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The
annual African-American Read-in, sponsored by the National Council of
Teachers of English (NCTE), kicked off Parkland College’s 2004 Black
History Month Celebration on February 2nd.
Cynthia Biggers, professor of English, was honored at this
inaugural celebration for her decades-long commitment to literacy, as
well as being instrumental in serving as the coordinator of the
African-American Read-in at Parkland College for the past several
years.
Professor Biggers, who will retire in May, 2004, after 33 years
of service, was honored with a service recognition plaque presented by
Dale Ewen, Executive Vice-President, Parkland College.
In addition, Congressional Representative Tim Johnson expressed
remarks of appreciation, and the Black History Month Committee
presented Cynthia with flowers and a framed 2004 Black History Month commemorative
poster. -- Marva Nelson,
English & Critical Studies Dept.
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