DONGHUA CAMPUS TIMES-DEC2010

ISSUE NO. 5 THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF DONGHUA UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION DECEMBER 2010

ITALK CHRISTMAS PARTY

Annual Christmas celebration host-

ed by the ITALK CLUB

Time: 7:30pm9:30pm

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ICES NEW YEARS GALA BANQUET

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friends at this unforgettable event.

Time: 6:30pm9:30pm

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New stars born at the 5th Annual

Phoenix Cup Talent Competition

Keson Tinker wins bronze at local singing competition

Read more on Page 10 ICES students win award at Cooking Competition.

See photos in PEOPLE section ICES students climb to the peak of the Great Wall

See photos in PEOPLE section ICES delegation represent DHU at EXPO Youth Summit

See photos in PEOPLE section

Be the first to know! Read The Campus Times online at www.ices.cn/campustimes

A evening of pure glamour with Chinas hottest stars

ICES students participate in the star-studded closing ceremony of the six month long Shanghai World Expo.

See more photos on PAGE 15

ITALK hosts its first ever picnic at neighboring Tianshan Park

In an effort to promote friendship and exchange between international and local students,

the ITALK Language & Culture Exchange Club has developed a range of programs and activi-

ties suitable for members of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Their most recent event took

place in Tianshan Park where the culturally diverse group of over thirty sprawled across the

field area for an exciting array of fun and games. It was the first time that ITALK took its

event to Tianshan Park for a picnic, and their size in number drew much attention from pass-

ers-by and other locals that were also in the park area basking in the final moments of sum-

mer in Shanghai. ITALKs involvement in the community will see a continued increase as or-

ganizers have already begun making plans to venture out more into the Changning districts

and mingle with the locals. Student from Myanmar interacts with a local kid at the ITALK picnic in the Park

See more photos on Page 14

A TALE OF THREE CITIES

ICES took its students even closer to China this fall during its Fall 2010 Cul-tural Excursion Event. This semester, students were taken on an unfor-gettable journey into three top tourist destinations: Beijing, Hangzhou, and Xi Tang. Students returned from the trips with a better understanding of their destinations culture and a deeper appreciation for the Chinese language and people. Cultural Excursions began several years ago at ICES, with small groups of students traveling to close destinations. Today, for-eign students at Donghua are given a list of travel options to choose from. See photos in PEOPLE

Read us online at www.ices.cn/campustimes

ICES celebrates its one year anniversary as an HSK testing center

Read more on Page 5

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CIP students get a taste of

the real business world at the

Fall 2010 Immersion Week

The 9th week of every semester is the immersion week for CIP students. In this week, students will have different opportunities to contact

the real business world and implement the knowledge learned in the classroom. During the immersion week of Fall 2010, which is from

Nov. 1 to Nov 5th, students were kept busy visiting 5 factories in different industries and 1 culture school. The immersion week activities

connects the students with the real business world and Chinese culture, helped them have a better picture on the operations of business

in different industry, and provided them opportunities for their future career or their own business. Actually, some students did start to

contact some of the companies visited, searching for the possible cooperation in the future. MORE GREAT PICS IN THE PHOTO SECTION

IN THIS PHOTO: CIP students pose in their hard hats at the Shanghai Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., a world top 500 company in steel industry

BY YILING GE

FOR THE CENTER OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

On Nov 29, 2010, Center of International Programs (CIP) invited the Human Re-source Director of Asia Pacific area of Schindler, Mr. Hugo Martinho, to be the 14th VIP speakers of its International Fo-rum to reveal the secrets of a successful story of an international cooperation. Schindler is a Switzerland company found-ed in 1900. It is a famous elevator manu-facturer. The elevators of two of ten high-est buildings in the world are manufac-tured by Schindler. Mr. Martinho, gradu-ated from law school, has been working for Schindler many years and worked in different countries. And because of his excellent performance, he has become one of the top management in his 30s.

Hugo treated the audience as the new employees of the company, and intro-duced the HR strategy of Schindler, which

is inspired by the Beijing Olympic Games. He explained the five aspects of the HR strategy, which is Get Interests, Develop-ment, Challenge, Care, and Praise. At the end of the presentation, he provided golden rules and pitfalls in career man-agement to the students as a HR expert. He also shared his personal experience in different countries and his opinions on HR in China.

His wonderful presentation attracts the attention of the audience and his humor made the audience laughing all the time. The 45 minutes presentation lasted over 1 hour since the audience kept asking ques-tions. When he was asked how he could survive in his position managing over 7000 employees in 17 countries, he told his secret: Work Hard, Play Hard!

Work Hard, Play Hard

The 14th Seminar of International Forum sponsored by CIP begins

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On the noon of October 26th, the Badminton Court on the second floor of the Donghua University Gymnasi-um on the West Yanan Road campus erupted with activity as scores of in-ternational students crowded the sidelines to cheer on their favorite teams participating in this years Dragon Cup Badminton competi-tion. The event is geared toward add-ing excitement to the tense academic

schedule at ICES, giving international students an opportunity to not only flex their muscles through athletics, but also providing them with an at-mosphere in which they can socialize with their fellow classmates. And it worked like a charm, as many stu-dents involved have agreed that the competition has brought them closer together. Altogether, 48 students from all over the world organized themselves into 16 teams and stepped onto the courts to compete for this years coveted Dragon Cup trophy. Those in attendance included ICES Vice Dean, Mrs. Song Wei and Deans Assistant, Mr. Wu Xiaojun along with other faculty, staff, and Chinese and international students.

Shortly after 1pm, the competition began. The crowd erupted with cheers as the sixteen teams went up head to head, serving their best shots to try and beat out the competition. After the initial preliminary rounds, the battle was down to the last two teams left standing Teams A1-5 and A3-2 who advanced to the finals. Nat-

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Other individual prizes went to Zhao Ning, an Italian student representing team A1-5, who was presented with the Most Outstanding Male Athlete Award, and Wang Ling from Laos received the Most Outstanding Fe-male Award. In the thunder of ap-plause and cheers, ICES Vice Dean, Mrs. Song Wei presented each awardee with their prize trophies and certificates.

Athletic events have been bringing people of all walks of life and cultural backgrounds together for thousands of years, and students at ICES have all expressed their satisfaction with the organization of this years competi-tion and their interest in getting in-volved in the next the Dragon Cup Badminton Competition.

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N early three months into the semester, Im certain that most of you freshman out there probably think that learning Chinese is the most difficult

thing in the world. Surely, some of you feel like there is no silver lining at the end of this cloud, but I assure you that there is. Help is on the way. Always remember that although as adult birds, eagles soar like concords across the sky, they too needed a little push from their mothers nest. Here are a few tips to help you adjust to life here at Donghua:

1. If You Need Help, Its Probably Available. Mom and Dad may not be just down the hall anymore, but that doesnt mean you cant get help when you need it. ICES and the ISA have set up systems and programs for you. If you live on campus then you definitely need to get familiar with youre the Resident Advisor assigned to your floor. Resident Advi-sors are there to assist you with anything from medical emergencies to translation assistance. Get to know them well and foster a good relationship with the support staff in the reception area. Trust me, it will come in handy.

Having trouble with academics? ICES has hired a team of academic advisors to assist foreign students in this area. If you feel the work load is becoming overwhelming or just need to talk to someone about stuff, talk to your advisor. Get to know your teachers. You probably wont remember all their names, but if you show enough interest, Im sure theyll remember you. Always remember that teachers tend to gravitate towards students that show interest in their own education and personal development. Try avoiding be-ing labeled as a not so good student too early on in the semester. Out of mere respect, show up on time for classes and get into the lessons. Your interaction with your teachers in class will allow them to understand your learning style and may help them to teach you more efficiently. Cant fig-ure out the laundry card thing, or want a recommendation for a fun off-campus excursion? Talk to your resident advisor (RA) or someone in the ISA Office! Were always there to help out a freshman in distress. (Smile)

2. Watch Your Wallet. Its easy to get swept up in the swirl of social events and the freedom of managing your own cash, but dont get spendy too quickly! I fell victim to this when I first came to Shanghai back in 2005. I mean lets face it, westerners think (okay, maybe its just me) everything in China is cheap and we rarely stop to do the math and find out exactly how much were actually spending. But take it from someone who has already been bittenseveral times

please watch your spending. You certainly dont want to end up broke in Shanghai (like I was back then...lol). It may not be what youre used to, but try eat more cafeteria food. Its actually not that bad...compared to the other suspicious de-lights lining the streets around campus, and this is coming from someone who knows and appreciates good food.

3. Plan Your Time. One of the trickiest parts of adjusting to college is discovering how different it is from high school. Your class schedule can be different every day of the week, your teachers probably arent taking role in every class, and you might even find yourself with huge hour blocks with nothing scheduledor even entire class-free days. Building yourself a schedule can help you make time for a job, social life, study time, and all those to-do list items in between.

While youre at it, learn how to create an easy semester study calendar so you dont get (too) behind in class.

4. Get Involved. If this is your first time away from your fam-ily, friends, and everything familiar, homesickness is bound to strike at some point. Getting involved in your college com-munity can help you beat homesickness, make new friends, and (bonus) give you something new to add to your resume. Talk to your RA or stop by the ISA Office to find out what kinds of clubs, service organizations, and other activities you can get involved with on or near campus, and give a few of them a shot. And rememberbe active when it comes to meeting new people. Even the simple act of leaving your door open when youre in your room can help you get to know the other students on your floor. And do close it when youre about to go to bed. I once walked through the hall-way on my floor like really late at night and noticed a door to one of the rooms hadnt been closed. The residents were fast asleep and debris from their room had been blown into the hallway. So yeah, be friendly, but close your doors when you go to bed please. LOL!

5. Have a Little Faith. Maybe it sounds cheesy, but have a little faith in yourself. College is a big, exciting, and often overwhelming experience, so give yourself time to adjust. The campus may seem hugeespecially the Songjiang cam-pusbut you will learn your way around. The same applies for new roommates, classes, and friendships: give yourself time to learn and adjust, and be patient! All your freshman peers are feeling the pressure, too.

HELP ME! ! ! Im a freshman!

BY KESON TINKER

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, THE CAMPUS TIMES

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Want to be a Campus

Times Writer? If you love writing and would like to be a part of The

Campus Times, we would love to have you join our team.

Visit the ISA Office in 108 for more details.

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Going home this winter?

Important Notice

If you reside in one of the International Student Apartment Buildings

and would like to leave your luggage in your room, please be advised

that you will be charged at full rate. To avoid these extra charges, you

are advised to store your luggage and other personal effects in one of

the storage rooms that have been provided for you in each of the apart-

ment buildings.

If you leave your luggage and personal effects in your room, ICES will as-

sume youve read and understood this notice. If you would like to re-

serve your current room for next semester, please visit ICES Office 122

before December 20th, 2010 to ensure that your space is reserved. ICES

does not guarantee room availability for residents who do not book in

advance.

Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.

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CONNECT

Connect Volunteer Outreach Program is the oldest community out-

reach program in ICES. It promotes student involvement in the lo-

cal community by organizing a wide variety of activities and pro-

grams to give students an opportunity to give back to the commu-

nity.

Lots of options to get involved:

Senior Citizens Retirement Home Visitation

Childrens Home Visitation

Center for the Deaf & Blind Visitation

Charity Donations with SHARE Donation Program

Roots & Shoots Environmental Protection Program

JOIN NOW!

Register anytime with your Class Monitor or in

the ISA during normal office hours. Look out for

posters for a complete listing of all our exciting

community outreach events for this month.

We look forward to having you join our team!

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The curtains have closed on yet another successful Phoenix Cup. Under the theme My China Destiny, the competition, attracted

hundreds of students, teachers and university administrators as well as scores of reporters and personnel from the local media sce-

ne. The production of this highly anticipated annual event is supervised by the Donghua University International Cultural Exchange

School and produced entirely by the International Students Association.

Now in its fifth season, the Phoenix Cup Talent Competition has become the largest and most popular events on the universitys cal-

endar. It aims to provide international students an opportunity to discover, develop and showcase their talents along with other mu-

sic and art enthusiasts. From its humble beginnings back in the year 2007,the Phoenix Cup started out as a singing competition cen-

tered around Chinese music. Since then, it has evolved into a multi-category, mega event that has gained recognition of the universi-

ty and community at large. This years theme, My China Destiny, which rides on the heels of the recently hosted 60th Anniversary

of International Student Education in China in Beijing, gave the competition a fresh new look at how international students are using

their talents and study abroad in China experience to grow, develop and make a huge difference locally and in their home countries.

In attendance this year scores of university officials including Vice President - Prof. Helen Liu, Dir. International Cooperation

Office, Mr. Zhendong Li; International Cultural Exchange School Dean - Prof. Bohong Gu, ICES General Secretary - Mr. Lihua Yao,

other administrators, special guests, teachers and of course tons of international and local students. And for the first time in the

events history, the competition attracted the support of two major sponsorsShanghai SANY Heavy Machinery Co. Limited and

Travelzen International Travel Agency who sponsored the prizes for the first and second place winners in both the vocal and dance

categories respectively. Representatives from Shanghai Media Group (SMG), Shanghai Daily, Shanghai Morning Post, Jiefang Daily (

), and the Changning District Government Cultural Events Office were the judges for the event.

The curtains were pulled across to unveil an even larger surprise as the Donghua University International Students Chamber Choir

thrilled the audience with their splendid rendition of the famous Chinese song Singing the same tune. Even before the roar of ap-

plause from the audience had a chance to dilute into silence, the contestants ascended the stage in pairs to the tune of a BET style

rap performed by the able Simba from Kenyawho dedicated the rap to the theme of the event. Other guest performers included a

short stage drama delivered by students in the English Department of the School of Foreign Languages over at our sister campus in

the Songjiang University Town. Contestant after contestant, the evening continued to echo the passion and excitement of foreign

students living their dreams in China. From exotic dances from the South Pacific and country style music from the Southern United

States to a full on live band and a mesmerizing reincarnation of the chart-topping hit Bad Romance by the sexy Mongolian trio that

graced our stage last year, the entire event was an electrifying musical and artistic experience that no one will ever forget.

At the end of the evening, Mumbi Kuguru from Kenya walked away with the top prize for the vocal category after her stunning per-

formance of Ave Maria as made famous by the one and only Beyonce, and The South Pacific Dancers took home the top prize for

the dance category.

The evening was brought to a close with an inspiring speech by Donghua University Vice President, Professor Helen Liu, who encour-

aged students to continue to be good ambassadors for their countries in China, and use their talents to enrich their study abroad ex-

perience at Donghua University. After her remarks, Class A3-3 broke out into a unexpected college cheerleading dance routine to

bring the evening to a close.

Another successful Phoenix Cup International Students

Talent Competition held at Donghua University

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Donghua University

International Cultural Exchange School

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New Years Celebration

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International Cultural Festival

Date: December 28th, 2010

Time: 6:30pm

Dress Code: Semi Casual

Admission: By invitation only

This years International Cultural Festival will take on new meaning as cultures from around the globe gather at Donghua to celebrate the successes of 2010 and usher in the

new year. Expect stunning cultural performances, Chinese acrobatics, door prizes and raffles. A buffet din-ner will be served throughout the evening. Best of all, its absolutely free for every student at ICES. You dont want to miss it! Admission is by ticket only, so make sure you RSVP with your teacher and secure your ticket.

Contact the ISA Office for more details.

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BY DHU STAFF REPORTER

DONGHUA UNIVERSITY PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT

Left: Mr. Xiaojun Wu (second from right), Deans Assistant at ICES is pictured

holding his award for outstanding service during the 2010 World Expo.

Right: Dr. Qianyi Gao (seventh from the right) and Keson Tinker (second from

right) pose after being awarded for their service during the World Expo.

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Keson Tinker wins bronze trophy at the Changfeng Cup New Shanghainese Top

Singers Competition

Donghua University re-launches the English version of its official website

BY KESON TINKER

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

Donghua University has officially re-launched the

English version of its website. The new site boasts

a more user-friendly interface with powerful tools

and features at the click of a button. Navigating

through news, updates, and events has never

been easier. And now with cool new features like

video and photo archives, current and prospec-

tive students as well as alumni can feel connected

to Donghua whenever they want, wherever they

are. Visit the new website today and experience

the Donghua difference.

www.engl ish.dhu.edu.cn

ICES student wins 1st place at DHU Top 10 Singers Competition

Keson Tinker (5th from the left) poses with the other contestants during the award ceremony

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ICES JANUARY EVENT CALENDAR

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

January 1-3, 2011New Year Holiday (No class)

January 14th, 2011Completion Ceremony

January 15th, 2011Winter Holiday begins

Please remember to reserve your dormitory room in ad-

vance if youre planning on keeping the same room

next semester.

Storage facilities are available for students that would

like to leave their luggage on campus during the up-

coming holiday. Please ensure that your bags are

properly labeled when you leave them with the securi-

ty officers. You will be given a baggage tag which you

will be required to reproduce when claiming your lug-

gage.

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FALL 2010 CULTURAL EXCURSION

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FALL 2010 CULTURAL EXCURSION

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ITALK LANGUAGE EXCHANGE CLUB

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EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI INTL STUDENTS COOKING COMPETITION


SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO CLOSING CEREMONY

D E S T I N AT I O N : E X P O PA R K

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