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Student Testimonial: Dilka Liyana Arachchige

Starting my Ph.D. journey in a new country was both exciting and overwhelming, especially because of the language barrier. When I first moved to Houghton, my English proficiency was very limited, and even simple conversations felt challenging. I struggled with speaking, writing, and understanding others, which made both daily life and academic work difficult. Because … Continue reading Student Testimonial: Dilka Liyana Arachchige

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99-Word Creative Writing with Charli Mills

We had a lovely morning with six enthusiastic participants as we gathered to explore the art of the 99-word story with writing coach Charli Mills. During the session, we worked through shorter practice pieces (including a 159-word prompt, then a 59-word exercise) before returning to write a full 99-word story. The structure helped all of … Continue reading 99-Word Creative Writing with Charli Mills

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A Cool Adventure Underground: EBLP Visits the Delaware Mine

With summer sun shining down and temperatures reaching into the high 80s, the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program took a much-anticipated trip to the historic Delaware Mine in Mohawk. It turned out to be a perfect day to go 100 steps underground—into the cool, shadowy past of Michigan’s mining history. The Delaware Mine, first opened in … Continue reading A Cool Adventure Underground: EBLP Visits the Delaware Mine

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Conversation Partners Appreciation Lunch

A social gathering for the current EBLP Conversation Partners was held at the Portage Lake United Church on May 2, 2025. The board organized this informal lunch gathering to express their thanks and to give the volunteers and student partners an opportunity to meet each other, ask questions, and share experiences.  There are presently twelve … Continue reading Conversation Partners Appreciation Lunch

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International Neighbors – A Welcome Connection

by Donna Cole Do you know about International Neighbors, a local group closely connected to the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP)? Many international adults and other community members enjoy and benefit from both organizations. For more than 50 years, these two all-volunteer groups have served newcomers to our area as well as long-time residents. EBLP … Continue reading International Neighbors – A Welcome Connection