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Spring 2015

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International alumnus establishes link between EIU, Chinese university CHARLESTON -- While Eastern Illinois University has long appreciated the impact that dedicated alumni can have on potential students, few of those alumni actually operate their own EIU office.

Zhibo Wang is the exception.

Wang, who once traveled from China to study at EIU, now teaches in the Foreign Language Department at Linyi University, an institution that, like Eastern, began as a small teachers’ college. Currently, the university, located in the Shandong Province, offers 62 different undergraduate degrees to more than 30,000 students.

“The idea of an EIU office in Linyi University was the idea of our dean, Professor Xie Nan,” Wang said. “I am the person who spends a lot of time in the EIU office. I translate the transcripts, teach (students) how to write personal statements and explain the differences in our two systems, as well as the costs of attending and the procedures for applying.

“The job market here does not seem very hopeful overall, and the graduate schools in China are so hard to get in,” he said. “It is a good idea to have an (EIU) office here in Linyi University because, right now, our university is very keen on sending students to foreign countries and we have to find places for them to go.”

Wang recalled his own experience of leaving China to study in the United States.

“I applied to about five American universities, and EIU was the first to admit me,” Wang said. He added that Eastern also offered him an assistantship, as well as a lot of faculty mentoring.

He arrived on Eastern’s campus in August 1996.

“Dr. Linda Callendrillo was the director of the English Department’s Writing Center where I worked as a graduate assistant,” he recalled. “She gave me very useful instructions. I also often met with Dr. Mark Christhilf when I studied late in the night; he gave me ad-

vice on study and work. Dr. Susan Bazargan was my thesis adviser who was so patient in helping me with my writing skills."

Now Wang’s role is reversed; he is the instructor. He teaches English writing, English literature, intensive and extensive reading, listening and linguistics at Linyi University, where he has been employed for the past 13 years.

Wang said the biggest problem he faces as head of the EIU office at Linyi is “extending (his department’s) influence to other schools” within the university.

With more interdisciplinary interest, given the size of the institution as a whole, he feels it shouldn’t be too difficult to get 10 students or so to attend Eastern annually.

To help with this goal, Wang has enlisted the help of his American alma mater.

Earlier this year, he requested that Eastern send a representative -- preferably the president or one of the vice presidents -to Linyi to present a couple of lectures. William Weber, vice president of business affairs at the time of the request, volunteered to make the trip on Eastern’s behalf.

“Knowing that I was planning to retire at the end of May, I suspected I’d have some extra time that the others wouldn’t,” Weber said. In July, he presented two lectures -- one on the structure and operation of U.S. universities and a second titled “Leadership, Negotiation and Talent Development.”

Weber said the audiences included 60 to 75 middle administrators -- primarily department chairs -- from Linyi University.

“I’m glad I did it,” Weber added, although the presentations were not as interactive as he would have liked, given the language differences.

“Dr. Weber’s visit to Linyi University was a great success,” Wang said. “He gave lectures to management staff and his concepts of management were absolutely new to us.

Everybody listened carefully to

him. I attended one of his lectures and I think it was insightful.”

Kevin Vicker, director of International Students and Scholars at Eastern, also visited Linyi earlier this year, and was able to speak with students -- both one-on-one and in lecture-type settings.

“I talked about Eastern; Mr. Wang talked about Eastern,” Vicker said. “Several students filled out applications.”

According to Wang, he received more than a dozen applications from individuals interested in attending Eastern.

“But then, after they went home, many of them changed their mind. I feel bad about that," Wang said. “But a lot of them found good jobs and decided not to study in the U.S. They changed their mind not because they did not like Eastern or because we did anything wrong. It’s just that good jobs are so rare nowadays."

One person who did make it to Eastern this fall was Derek

Pang Shousheng, a Linyi faculty member who arrived in Charleston as a visiting scholar.

Much of his time on EIU’s campus is being spent observing classes and learning teaching techniques that he can use when he returns to teaching English at his university in the spring.

“We are very thankful for that,” Wang said. “Many of our teachers have not been to an English-speaking country, and the opportunity to do so greatly enhances their ability in teaching.

“Our university, especially the Foreign Language School, needs a lot of American teachers with doctoral or master’s degrees in various fields. Our dean, Xie Nan, expressed such a hope when she met with Dr. Weber months ago. He, for example, is very good at economics and management, and would meet the needs of our

English for economics and trade majors. The dean would like to see many more such teachers come to Linyi University.”

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EIU recognized by national organizations CHARLESTON (JG-TC) -Eastern Illinois University has been recognized for its civic engagement by NASPA, Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education.

The university is one of nearly 100 colleges and universities named a Lead Institution by the organization, according to an EIU press release. Vice President for Student Affairs Dan Nadler said in the release this is the second consecutive year the school has been invited to participate in NASPA's network.

Director of Student Community Service Rachel Fisher said

students have contributed a combined 500,000 service hours during the past five years, helping out with projects concerning homelessness, animal protection and veterans appreciation, to name a few, according to the release.

“We have been recognized for our national leadership in service by being selected for the President’s National Honor Roll for Community Service," Fisher said in the release. "This year alone, EIU students are projecting to complete 140,000 hours of service taking our total hours of service to more than 600,000 over the past five

years."

The invite comes on the heels of EIU taking the No. 4 spot on U.S. News and World Report's list of the top Midwest public regional universities.

Eastern was also ranked No. 31 among all Midwest regional institutions offering a range of undergraduate and master's programs, up from No. 36 in 2013, according to a release.

The region encompasses Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin, the release stated.

Did you know?

Millions of students participate in online learning each year, and that number continues to grow, according to the Sloan Consortium. A growing number of colleges and universities now offer distance learning courses, and some students find it possible to complete their degrees without ever visiting campus.

Online learning enables students to take classes according to their own schedules and complete coursework without having to commute to campus.

This is particularly attractive to students who work full time or have families. Convenience is not the only reason to consider online education. According to

a 2009 meta study from the United States Department of Education, students who took online courses performed better than those taking the same courses through traditional instruction. Students who mixed online learning with traditional classroom work performed even better.

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How college students can eat healthy

If asked to reflect on their college years, many graduates ikely would not recall healthy eating habits. College students are often pressed for time and short on funds, so a nutritious diet is often sacrificed for the sake of convenience and cost.

* Snack healthy. Many students find snacks are an integral part of hours-long study sessions. But trips to the vending machine for candy bars or potato chips won't add much nutritional value to your diet. Instead of being at the mercy of vending machines, bring healthy snacks along during study sessions. Fresh fruit, raw vegetables, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat crackers are just a few snacks that pack a more nutritious punch than traditional vending machine fare. Healthy snacks also tend to provide more energy, making it easier to endure late-night study sessions.

But a healthy diet can help college students handle the stresses of college life more effectively. The following are a handful of easy ways college students can improve their diets' nutritional value without breaking the bank.

* Eat breakfast. College students tend to stay up late and sleep in, but sleeping in at the expense of a healthy breakfast can impact performance in the classroom and make students more likely to overeat later in the day. A bowl of cereal with some fresh fruit is not an especially expensive breakfast, but it can help college students start their day off on an energetic and healthy note.

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addition, ask for less cheese and more tomato sauce. Such alterations are simple and healthy without sacrificing taste. * Scale back on sugar. Sugar can cause weight gain without providing much in the way of nutrition. College students can cut back on their sugar intake by avoiding sugary beverages, including soda and drinks like sweetened iced tea or lemonade. College is also when many young men and women first start drinking coffee, which some people prefer to take with sugar. But students looking to keep weight off and reduce their sugar intake can choose to drink their coffee black or with just light cream or fat-free milk to ensure their morning cup of joe is not contributing to a bigger waistline. * Drink more water. The symptoms of dehydration mimic those of hunger, and college students might turn to snacks when all they really need is a glass of water. If you find your-

self snacking shortly after eating a meal, then you might just need to drink more water.

Few college students prioritize healthy eating habits. But

there are some inexpensive ways for on-the-go students to enjoy healthy diets.

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LLC: Take a course in your community!

The Lake Land College district spans over 15 counties in east central Illinois, covering 3,961 square miles. About the size of Connecticut, the Lake Land College serves the second largest community college district in the state! So, no matter where you are, there are Lake Land College classes and activities near you.

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With our flexible programs and class schedules, tuition assistance and other resources like free childcare, the Adult Education Center and its staff strive to make educational opportunities available to everyone. Whether you want a new career or want to learn how to use a new software program, Lake Land College has learning opportunities to fit your lifestyle.

• Convenient weekend classes • Early morning classes • Internet classes • Eight-week classes • Evening classes • 25 off-campus locations Looking for a GED? Lake Land College provides quality GED classes throughout the district!

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For the most current list of classes visit: www.lakeland.cc.il.us/adulteducation/index.cfm Eastern Region Center at the Forsythe Center 224 South Sixth Street • Marshall (217) 826-8490 Marshall High School dual credit automotive students were the first to take classes in the facility beginning in the fall of 2007. General education and technical career courses were first offered Jan-

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Programs at the center include classes in math, English and reading as well as GED and ESL classes for those not yet ready for college- level courses. Pathways Alternative Education program also meets at the center, providing an educational experience for those students who are better suited for a non-traditional high school environment.

Complete programs offered at the center are: Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapy, Basic Nurse Assisting, Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing. Other features of the center include: Wi-Fi throughout the building, computers connected both to campus and the Internet, an open computer lab for community use, meeting rooms available for community organizations and classrooms available for organizations to conduct training.

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