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The university hosted a "Taste of Korean Culture", which included music, culture, English education and a visit to the Black History Art Exhibit in the Univeristy Conference Center.

University of Louisiana at Monroe alumnus and Dallas Morning News photojournalist Irwin Thompson speaks during ULM's Black History Celebration.

The Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience, a grant-funding agency in Japan, supports the breast cancer research concept of Yong-Yu Liu, M.D., Ph.D., a pharmacy professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. His research will receive a boost of approximately $50,000.

Beverly Jarrell, ULM's Dental Hygiene Department head and program director, has dedicated four decades of service and tireless energy to promoting and ensuring excellent oral health in the region, and she was recently recognized as a Health Care Hero by DeltaStyle Magazine for her devotion.

Renowned author Nicholas Sparks visited the University of Louisiana at Monroe Feb. 2 as part of its Lyceum Series. Sparks spent the day meeting and greeting ULM students, faculty, staff, and area residents.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe Dental Hygiene Program received a $2,000 donation from Entergy on Jan. 31. Jeff Aycock, ULM alumnus and regional manager for Entergy, presented the check to Beverly Jarrell in the ULM Dental Hygiene Clinic.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe's Dr. Chris Gissendanner and Dr. Yong-Yu Liu recently graduated from the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence program at the Louisiana Biomedical Research 10th anniversary meeting.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe spring All-Majors Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe Small Business Development Center will conduct a workshop geared toward business owners interested in learning how to take advantage of the state's financial incentives provided through LED on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe Division of Music will host Frank Ticheli as Composer-in-Residence Feb. 23-25.

On Thursday, March 8, the University of Louisiana at Monroe will host the 2012 Region III Social Studies Fair in Fant-Ewing Coliseum, making it the 46th consecutive year that ULM has hosted the fair.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is a great place to live and to learn, said ULM President Dr. Nick J. Bruno. Part of that greatness stems from the university's beautiful campus, which was recognized today by the Monroe Garden Study League, a member of The Garden Club of America. The Conservation Committee of the Garden Club of America awarded ULM the Club Civic Improvement Commendation on Feb. 7.

Nicholas Sparks, prolific author of 17 novels, seven of which have been adapted as films, spoke Feb. 2, 2012 at ULM's Lyceum Series. On the day of his arrival, Sparks conducted a master class at 3 p.m. followed by a Patron Party, which began at 5:30 p.m. The 7 p.m. lecture, titled "An Evening with Nicholas Sparks," was followed by a book signing.

On Friday, Feb.3, Louisiana Cancer Foundation representatives presented the University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy $10,000 in support of Sylvester's innovative research.

As a part of the University of Louisiana at Monroe's celebration of Black History Month, Irwin Thompson, (B.A. '84) assistant director of photography for the Dallas (Tex.) Morning News, will speak on campus Monday, Feb. 6.

ULM Police Officers Lt. Dan Chason and Officer Steven Mahon were recently recognized for their skill and training Jan. 26 at the Northeast Delta Crisis Intervention Team annual awards banquet at the West Monroe Convention Center.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe recently welcomed a new international student as part of the U.S. Department of State's Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. Joining the ULM family is Shah Hassan of Pakistan.

University of Louisiana at Monroe alum and executive director of The Decatur (Ala.) Daily Don Hudson (B.A. '83), will speak as part of the university's Black History celebration highlighting the successes of black alums.

Another Monroe treasure will be given further tribute Monday, Feb. 13, when noted author Dr. Thomas Aiello, who wrote "The Kings of Casino Park: Black Baseball in the Lost Season of 1932" about the Monroe Monarchs baseball team, visits the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus.

Lexington Elementary School's fifth grade basketball team recently benefited from an informal clinic led by the Warhawks women's basketball team on Jan. 16.