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SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Poet Populist Mike Hickey is on a mission
South Seattle Community College writing instructor Mike Hickey beat 12 competitors for the 2009 Poet Populist title. His aim? "I want to spread poetry to the masses."
Seattle PI, Jan. 21, 2009
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/396940_poet22.html
Hundreds of bells ring at CBC for MLK Jr. holiday
Tri-City Herald, Jan. 20, 2009
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/kennewick_pasco_richland/story/451017.html
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
WSU to cut its two-year budget by 20 percent
The Olympian, Jan. 23, 2009
http://www.theolympian.com/northwest/story/735858.html
I Am Less Patient and Dress Better
Research project outlines the changes — positive and negative — experienced by faculty members who become administrators.
Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 23, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/01/23/deans
Disincentive for Distance Learning
Under new GI Bill, veterans who study solely online won’t be eligible for housing allowance that traditional students receive. Is privileging the on-campus experience overly romantic, or smart policy?
Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 23, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/01/23/gi
POLITICS | LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL
Belt-tightening bill unveiled in Senate
Seattle PI, Jan. 23, 2009
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/397200_cuts23.html
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