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Towards Understanding: The Study Of Hughes' Poetry As The Epitome Of The Expressive, Cultural, And Political Elements Of African American Literature, Brianne Nicole Trudeau

Masters Theses

Unfortunately, a disconnection currently exists between the academic world and the sweet, soulful study of African American literature (AA literature). Because there is limited exposure to AA literature in academics, except for specialized courses in which it serves as the intended focus, most people do not know how to approach it as serious academic study because of its stark differences from Western literature. In sum: African American writers often do not utilize Standard English (SE), so their work is misinterpreted as non-academic in comparison to other Western works of prominence; AA literature tells a different cultural story that most of …

President Obama And The First Lady Visit Queen Elizabeth Ii At Buckingham Palace, Gambia Postal Services Corporation

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

The Gambia, sheet of 3 stamps, The President Obama International Stamp Collection.

Institutional Factors Supporting The Enrollment And Persistence Of African-American Males In Virginia Community Colleges, Alfred A. Roberts

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

The participation and persistence rates of African-American males in American institutions of higher education consistently trail those of other ethnic and gender subgroups. These national enrollment, graduation, and transfer statistics are reflected in the member institutions of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). The purpose of this study was to determine which of the 23 member colleges of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) have been able to enroll and graduate or transfer the highest proportional number of African-American male students and to identify the institutional characteristics and practices that best predict the enrollment and persistence of African-American males.

The …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Aricles:

• Brandenburg, Katie. Residents Prepare for Cigarette, Alcohol Increase
• Hale, Marianne. Proposed Federal Budget Could Increase Pell Grants
• Stewart, Colleen. Stepping Up – Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Delta, Step Shows
• Hale, Marianne. Proposed One-time Bonuses Receive Mostly Negative Reception by Faculty
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Pop Art Major
• Departments Across Campus Should Strive to Stay Relevant
• Brandenburg, Katie. Legislators Ending Session Early Shows Poor Taste
• Wick, Brittany. Anyone Can Be Part of Student Government Association
• Simpson, Mandy. Code Enforcement Division to Issue New Citations – Parking
• Howerton, Christina. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Hale, Marianne. Tax Deduction Could Affect Donations to Western
• Hale, Marianne. Student Loan Requires Payments While in School
• Threlkeld, Kohl. Chance at Childhood – Brock Family, Foster Children
• Hill, Jacob. A Thousand Words – Greener Groundz, Benita Bartley, Molly Kerby
• Claybourn, Cole. Job Fair Allows Networking, Employment Opportunities
• Ulber, Emily. Western Adds Pop Culture Major
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Rocky Spirit – Cherry Statue
• The Winning Strategy: Men’s Basketball Team Leads by Example
• Waggoner, Tabitha. The Never-ending Story of the Parking War – Parking & Transportation
• Moore, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Harten, David. Role Reversal – Basketball
• Simpson, Mandy. Wii-Therapy Aids Senior Citizens – Video Games, Exercise
• Claybourn, Cole. Learning Center Launches Online Tutoring Service in More Than 40 Subject Areas
• Howerton, Christina. Raw Women Theater Group to Perform First Show Tomorrow – Theatre & Dance
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: South Campus / Main Campus Relations
• United Campus: South Campus Deserves Student Government Association Voice
• Wolfe, Edward. The Role of Opportunity Costs in Faculty Salaries
• Severance, Benn. Talkative Building Service Attendant Enjoys Making Others Laugh – Suzanne Wilkerson …

Bush, Brendan David (Fa 421), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 421. Interview: "Dr. F. O. Moxley: Trailblazer" conducted by Bendan David Bush for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Barczak, Mary. South Campus Wants Voice on Student Government Association
• Stewart, Colleen. Eastern Rhythms – Talkproject, Cultural Enhancement Series
• Moore, Josh. Western Releases New Energy Policy
• Diamond, Kala. A Thousand Words – Toynnia Dye, LifeSkills, John Fleenor
• Ulber, Emily. Freshman Dies in Car Accident – DuWayne Northey
• Hale, Marianne. Tuition Increase Percentage May Be Lowest in 20 Years
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon: I’m Gonna Milk This Cash Cow for All It’s Worth – NCAA, Basketball
• NCAA Puts Revenue Before the Fans
• Hayes, Nathan. Students for Concealed Carry on …

Ua12/2/1 Ncaa: The Experience, Wku Student Affairs

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Special NCAA basketball edition of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Harten, David. Toppers Know What to Expect This Time Around
• Harten, David. Ken McDonald Prepares for First Tournament as Head Coach
• University of Illinois vs. Western Kentucky Univeristy
• Robinson, Andrew. Illini Saw Tops’ Look Earlier in Season
• Harten, David. Illinois Guard Out for Game – Chester Frazier
• Position by Position WKU – A.J. Slaughter, Orlando Mendez-Valdez, Sergio Kerusch, Steffphon Pettigrew, Jeremy Evans
• Position by Position University of Illinois – Trent Meacham, Calvin Brock, Demetri McCamey, Mike Davis, Mike Tisdale
• Harten, David. Players Balance School, Games During Tournament
• Lintner, Jonathan. Business …

Byas, John And Danny Martinez, Bronx African American History Project

Oral Histories

INTERVIEWERS: Mark Naison

INTERVIEWEES: John “DJ Jazzy Jay” Byas and Danny Martinez

SUMMARY BY: Andrew O’Connell

In this interview with John “DJ Jazzy Jay” Byas (b. November 18, 1961), the Bronx African American History Project obtains amazing insight into the birth of hip-hop in the Bronx in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Born in South Carolina and having moved to Harlem at the age of either five or six, Byas soon became enthralled with music through his church, The Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church on 116^th Street and Manhattan Avenue, singing in the church choir and finding a …

Benjamin, Michael, Bronx African American History Project

Oral Histories

Assemblyman Michael Benjamin was inspired to work in public service after hearing that President Kennedy had been shot and killed; he found it interesting that a person would be involved in public service and they could lose their life. His youngest brother, Vernon, suffered from lung ailments and his mother wrote Mayor Wagner. She got an application back from the Mayor’s office for public housing and in 1965 they moved into the John Adams’ houses. The area was made up of working-class, two parent families. There was a communal feeling there and the building and amenities were new and safe. …

Hartfield, Regina, Bronx African American History Project

Oral Histories

Regina Hartfield won the Carl M. and Netty M. Memorial Award for the best reminiscence article in the Bronx County Historical Society Journal with an article about her mother, Dell Amedee, who was an alumnus of the Lincoln School of Nurses. Her step-father was from Haiti and worked as a cab driver, plumber and framer. Her mother was from Orangeburg, South Carolina and as a child Regina lived with her mother and grandmother, Marie Harper on Boston Road, before her mother married Richard Amedee and they moved to Washington Avenue. Her grandfather had diabetes and had come to New York …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Ulber, Emily. West Campus Greenways Project Moves to Phase 2
• Simpson, Mandy. Western to Offer Summer Developmental Courses – College Prep
• Claybourn, Cole. The Right Spot – Vagina Monologues
• Moore, Josh. Pulitzer Prize Winning Alumnus Speaks to Crowded Auditorium – Rick Loomis
• Bennett, Emily-Rose. A Thousand Words – Matt Coffelt
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Attendance Down 6 Percent
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Approves Study Abroad Scholarship
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Spring Break
• Winter Break Part II: Spring Break Should Be Moved Back to Spring
• Browning, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Hale, Marianne. Council on Postsecondary Education Proposes Tuition Cap
• Simpson, Mandy. Officials Follow Up After Fifth Week Assessment
• Harten, David. 1 Down 1 to Go – Basketball
• Simpson, Mandy. Up ‘Til Dawn Exceeds Last Year’s Donations
• Moore, Josh. Graduates Could Play Important Role in Upgrading Healthcare Technology – Daniel Mongiardo, Politicians
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Grades vs. Learning
• The Will to Learn: Students Should Worry Less About Grades
• Eklund, George. Administrators Salaries Too High
• May, Michael. Faculty Salary Inequity Justified?
• Mohon, Ben. Fans Should Cheer for Toppers, …

Winsor, George, Bronx African American History Project

Oral Histories

Born on February 19, 1914 in Nassau, Bahamas. George Winsor immigrated to the United States at a very young age to live with his godmother in Harlem. Winsor, who has a very dark skin complexion, cites the racially stratified nature of the Bahamas at the time as being one of the main motivations for his parents sending him to the States. Fearing that he would not be able to succeed economically and socially in a society that put such a heavy premium on complexion, Winsor’s parents sent him to a country in which they thought his skin color would not …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Hale, Marianne. Evaluations Voice Student Complaints About Grades
• Moore, Josh. A Western Welcome – International Students
• Barczak, Mary. Reagan Gilley Elected Student Regent
• Stone, Ryan. A Thousand Words – Kathy Leonard, Dancer
• Hale, Marianne. Donation Provides Scholarships for Allen County Students – Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation
• Moore, Josh. Bids to Be Accepted for Chandler Chapel & Knicely Center Expansion
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Spirit – Big Red, Superhero
• Be a Superhero: Open Letter to New Student Regent – Reagan Gilley
• Capillo. Greg. Support Bill to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Barczak, Mary. Nate Eaton, Reagan Gilley Run for Open Student Regent Seat
• Ulber, Emily. Keeping the Curtain Raised – Kentucky Repertory Theater
• Simpson, Mandy. Western’s Top Salaries Comparable to Benchmark Schools
• Hale, Marianne. Minority Forum Provides Outlet for Concerns – Black Student Alliance
• Barczak, Mary. Liability Insurance Resolution Passed – University Senate
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Textbooks
• By the Book: University Should Enforce Textbook Deadlines
• Barzey, Miranda. New Cigarette & Alcohol Tax Is Immoral
• Radus, Chris. From Alice the Rabbit – Chainsaw Alice Sculpture
• Westerfield, Cathy. Buses …

American Commemorative Panels: Civil Rights Pioneers, United States Postal Service. Stamp Division

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Informational pages for Civil Rights Pioneers Commemorative Stamp – American Commemorative Panels, includes images of the stamps, and information about the Civil Rights Pioneers. First issued February 21, 2009.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Simpson, Mandy. The Learning Center Satellite Locations a Success
• Hale, Marianne. Raised Red – Growing Up Red, WKU Alumni Association
• Moore, Josh. Scholar House Provides Affordable Housing for Students with Children – Housing & Resident Life
• Brooks, Cassie. A Thousand Words – Steve Tomlin, Maggie Shirley
• Moore, Josh. Presidential Historian Visits Western – Richard Norton Smith
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Approves New Chief Justice – Corey Bewley
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Cigarette & Alcohol Taxes – Big Red
• Taxes on Cigarettes & Alcohol Will Benefit Everyone …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 22 [32], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Hale, Marianne. Faculty Concerns Spur Revision of Textbook Bill – Legislation
• Hale, Marianne. Federal Stimulus Bill Supports Pell Grants, Works-Study
• Hale, Marianne. Taxing Our Butts & Our Bottles – Cigarettes, Alcohol, Taxation
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Chief Justice Resigns – Lisa Kappler
• Ulber, Emily. Western Relay for Life Chapter Launches Online Campaign
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Smoking Ban
• Smoking Ban: Western Officials Should Reevaluate Current Smoking Policy
• McCall, Jennifer. Officials Should Examine Parking Issue Closely
• Babcock, Whitney. Officials Should Consider Alternative Ways to Fix Parking Situation …

Certificate Of Appreciation Presented To Rodney Hurst For Participation In The Enaable And Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida 2009 Black History Month Celebration

Textual material from the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers

A certificate presented to Rodney Hurst in appreciation for participation in the ENAABLE and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 2009 Black History Month celebration. February 17, 2009

Ua12/2/1 7 Deadly Sins, Wku Student Affairs

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Special Valentine's Day edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Barczak, Mary. Greed – Spouses, Economics, David Zimmer
• Stewart, Colleen. Gluttony – Psychology, Sam McFarland
• Brandenburg, Katie & Susie Laun. Pride – Theology, Don Schweitzer
• Ulber, Emily. Sloth – Psychology, Sam McFarland
• Waggoner, Tabitha. Wrath – Psychology, Sam McFarland
• McCrarey, Magen. Envy – Philosophy & Religion, Arvin Vos
• Simpson, Mandy. Lust – Philosophy & Religion, Arvin Vos

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 21 [31], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Hale, Marianne. Former ALIVE Center Director Signs Plea Agreement – Katrina Phelps
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Sets Date for Student Regent Election
• Hale, Marianne & Josh Moore. Unexpected Outcome – Mike Reynolds, J. Marshall Hughes, Elections
• Sanchez, Armando. A Thousand Words – Rodrix Brooks, Prisoners
• Hale, Marianne. Western Sells $47.6 Million in Bonds – Van Meter Hall, Gordon Ford College of Business, Preston Health & Activities Center, Ivan Wilson Hall, Thompson Science Complex, Parking Lots
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Journalistic Freedom! – Roller Coaster
• Extra! Extra! …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 31 [30], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Moore, Josh. Western Works to Improve Parking Plight – Parking & Transportation
• McCrarey, Magen. Progress in Motion – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Oliver, Angela. Dance Class Brings African Culture to Hill – Barbea Williams
• Waggoner, Tabitha. NAACP Anniversary Event Planned – National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
• Hale, Marianne. J. Marshall Hughes, Mike Reynolds Compete for Open State Senate Seat – Elections
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association to Decide on Special Election – Student Regent
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association – Asleep …

Ceesay, Yandeh, Bronx African American History Project

Oral Histories

Interviewee: Yandeh Ceesay

Interviewer: Dr. Jane K. Edward

Date of Interview: February 10, 2009

Summarized by Sheina Ledesma

Yandeh Ceesay is an undergraduate student at Fordham University. She was born in 1989 in the West African nation of Gambia. When she was a year old her father left the family and moved to the Bronx. A year later, in 1991, her father was able to send for Yandeh and her mother, and they both moved from Gambia to the Bronx as well. When Yandeh first arrived she lived with her parents in an eight-floor apartment building on Fordham Road. She …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 30 [29], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Hale, Marianne. University Endowments Shrink During Economic Hard Times
• Hale, Marianne. In Their Own Hands – Kelly Autism Program
• Hale, Marianne. Enrollment Numbers Prompt Board of Regents to Give $6.1 Million to Academic Affairs
• Barczak, Mary. Despite Rally Cancellation, Student Government Association Lobbies Legislators
• Fox, Emily. A Thousand Words – Lori Spalding, Clothes Lion
• Ulber, Emily. Winter Crime Spree Calls for Caution – Robberies
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Winter Weather – Cherry Statue
• Pulling the Plug: Western Officials Should Commit to Shutdowns – Winter Weather
• Dooper, Jennifer. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Howerton, Christina. Power Outages Bring Visitors to Bowling Green – Weather, Winter
• Threlkeld, Kohl. Caring in the Cold – William Rummage, Weather
• Burch, Aaron. Bread & Bagel Changes Ownership – Restaurants
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Changes Power – Kayla Shelton, Johnathon Boles
• McCrarey, Magen. Gatton Academy of Math & Science Student Honored – Dalton Hubble
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Winter Weather
• Under the Weather: Officials Should Consider Inclement Weather a Threat – Winter, Weather
• Comley, Justin. Western Should Take Preventive Measures – Winter Weather
• White, Lauren. …

Aa Ms 03 Harold E. Richardson Papers Finding Aid, Susie R. Bock

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Description:

Harold E. Richardson (1922-1993) was born in Portland and attended West School and Portland High School. Richardson was elected to the Portland Water District Board in 1963. He served on the Board until at least 1987, including a stint as president in the late 60s. He was very active in the Portland community: his contributions include service on the Maine State Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency and membership in the Mt. Lebanon Masonic Lodge and Deering Lions Club, among many others. The Papers contain his scrapbook, documenting his many contributions to the Portland community, including serving on the …

Brifu, Karen, Bronx African American History Project, Mark Naison

Oral Histories

Interviewee: Karen Brifu

Interviewer: Mark Naison, Jane Kani Edward, Brendan Hayford

Summarized by Eddie Mikus

Karen Brifu is a Fordham University graduate of Ghanaian descent who currently works for the Federal Reserve Bank. Her life story sheds light on the experiences and values faced by the Ghanaian immigrant community.

Brifu was born to two Ghanaian parents in the Bronx. As a child, her family often spoke Twi at home to ensure that their children maintained ties to the Ghanaian culture. Additionally, the family also made Ghanaian foods like a cream-of-wheat known as farina and played Ghanaian music while at home. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Ulber, Emily. Building Safety Training Begin This Month – Emergency Management
• Burch, Aaron. Western to Receive Fewer Downtown Parking Spots – Downown Redevelopment
• Hale, Marianne. Out in the Cold – Winter, Snow
• Sharrett, Luke. A Thousand Words – James Walker, State Street Baptist Church
• Moore, Josh. Construction Projects Continue on Campus – Ransdell Hall, Preston Health & Activities Center, Snell Hall, Van Meter Hall, L.T. Smith Stadium, Chandler Memorial Chapel, Orbeson Clubhouse, College High
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Emergency Text Messages
• Time Out: Regents Should Wait to …