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Graphic Language English Professor Pat Gonder takes an unusual approach to teaching writing skills using the genre of comic books and graphic novels.
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From Mao to Now Born in 1950 in China to communist party officials, Professor Li-hua Yu experienced China’s Cultural Revolution firsthand before coming to study in the U.S. By sharing her life experiences, she is helping students understand China’s culture and its growing importance as an economic powerhouse.
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An Insider’s Look at Google, Inc. Author Steven Levy was given unparalleled access to the Silicone Valley giant for his new book, “In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works and Shapes Our Lives.” In March he spoke on campus about what’s behind and ahead for the company.
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To Our Readers: In this issue, we take you around campus, around the world and through cyberspace. On campus, we show you how one English professor is using comic books and graphic novels to teach writing skills. We follow a group of dental hygiene students to rural Tennessee to provide free care to the needy. And we go on a trek through the cyberspace world of Google with author Steven Levy. Then, we’re off across the globe, for a scholarship fundraiser involving a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and we also present some of the fascinating experiences of a faculty member who came of age in China during the Cultural Revolution. All in all, this issue is full of great adventures for summer beach reading. We hope you enjoy them, and don’t forget to visit us at www.clcroundtable.org. Julie Shroka Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events
Brightening Smiles and Lives A group of students, faculty and staff journeyed to Knoxville, Tenn., to provide free dental care to rural residents without insurance.
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Foundation Update: Peak Performers Dr. Richard Haney, vice president for educational affairs, turns an adventure of a lifetime into a fundraiser for scholarships.
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Did Someone Help You Succeed? If you are grateful for support you received in getting your education, the Alumni Association’s mentoring program provides a way to repay the debt by helping current students.
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Class Notes
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News Roundup
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Cover: Like a superhero, Dr. Patrick Gonder, a CLC English instructor, has a powerful tool in his arsenal. In his case, it’s a special-topics English composition course that uses comic books and graphic novels to teach writing.
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