SIUC has now switched the entire cesl webpage system. Instead of http://www.siu.edu/~cesl, we are now http://cesl.siuc.edu/. Old webpages like http://www.siu.edu/~cesl/students/rock/eap2.html are now redirected automatically to http://cesl.siuc.edu/students/rock/eap2.html.
There are a number of results of this, and things to remember. First, the weblogs aren't affected. They are on Blogger (Google territory); they didn't change. CESL has about 40 weblogs (all have blogspot in the URL) but over 300 webpages. The webpages all changed.
First, you should change all your bookmarks. SIUC has said they will redirect indefinitely, and probably they will. But the new URL is the real one; the old one is gone, really. Try to use the new one. And remember- it's SIUC, not SIU!
Second, business cards? Brochures? Messages? Links? One at a time, we have to change them all. It's not so bad if we do it a little at a time.
Finally, help CESL keep an eye out for broken links, etc. This huge number of pages is in constant need of upgrading and repair in general. Any way anyone can help, please do! We'd love to link to you and your country, just on general principle, anyway!
-Tom Leverett, CESL webmaster
Friday, May 22, 2009
new web sites
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Carbondale's storm
By now most of us know a little more about Carbondale's storm, which hit on Fri. May 8, and caused big damage all over town. It happened on graduation day; this was difficult for graduates and visitors, but by now cleanup crews have begun to remove and saw trees; Carbondale is busy at work to repair the damage. Meanwhile a new term has started...welcome to 093!
Saturday, May 09, 2009
inland hurricane
Carbondale was hit with an "inland hurricane" on Friday. There were tornados in the area, but what we saw was just intense winds. It knocked over trees, which ruined houses, buildings, cars, etc.; in general the area is a mess, and there's no power. For updates on places that are open, where you can get supplies, try these sites:
wsil live blog
WSIL news story
Thursday, May 07, 2009
The Dangers of Playing Violent Video Game
We all actually know how harmful violent video games are. violent video games are realy dangerous and they have negative effects. Many murderers and killers were violent video players. The government must make selling violent video games prohibited. That will actually help us to protect out children specifically and raise them in a real way. However, we should encourage them to do other activities such as sport games. Also, all teachers and parents must teach children not to hurt any one with any kind of weapon. Finally, our children are our responsibility; we should take care of them because they are society's future.
Mohannad Bamigdad
Monday, May 04, 2009
Computer Pain
reference
Pope-Gajic. O,(2001, Oct. 1) Computer Pain. Suite101.com retrieved on April. 10, 2009 from : http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/phsical_therapy/81278/2
Summary
According to the author, she states that if you use computer a long time, you must feel tired and get some physical problems such as low back pain, horrible pain, and so on. Ergonomic problems, which include Carpal tunnel syndrome and aching back, have been increasingly common in modern society; however, nobody has noticed what the causes are.
First, in general we don't think that we have any physical problems in our bodies, but routine position and routine life undermine our bodies, especially computer work. On the other hand, we have solutions to ease this pain.
According to the article, treatment is very simple. The author suggests we should do proper exercise, take some medicine and keep god posture.
In addition, sometimes we need physical therapy, which can provide stretching, evaluation and correct exercises for our problems. If we do this constantly, we will be fine.
In conclusion, money is important, but you can't do anything without your health.
Reaction
In present-day life, computer is one of the necessities of life. Moreover, we can do anything through internet. On the other hand, computer often causes some physical disease. It is clear current research reports many articles about computer pain. I'm interested in these diseases, because physical therapists have been active in this field recently. That is why I chose this article. I think physical therapy deeply relates to problems, which are caused by modern society.
Next, I want to talk about computer pain as well. In my opinion, approximately most people have the problem of computer pain in their life, because computer has been widespread all over the world. Computer pain is a serious problem, but nobody is aware of it.
I think it is a more serious problem than computer pain itself. I want to say something as a physical therapist. If people can become aware of this problem, they can treat it by themselves. Then, they must remove the pain finally. Proper exercise gives us a good body and reduces stress, but if you don't pay close attention to your body, your computer pain will never recover I think. It will be chronic pain. I have to protect people from these diseases of modern society as a physical therapist.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Monday, December 15, 2008
Congratulations graduates of Dec. 2008!
The following former CESL students have graduated and deserve our congratulations...you made it!
Yeo Sim Yoon, Master of Business Administration
Mohamad AlWheeb, Bachelor of Arts, College of Liberal Arts
Maya Saito, Bachelor of Science, College of Agricultural Science
RiNa Park, Bachelor of Science, College of Applied Sciences and Art
Hee Won Yoon, Bachelor of Science, College of Applied Sciences and Art
Saidath Alabi, Bachelor of Science, College of Business
and these former teachers deserve our congratulations also!
Kamden Summers, Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics and English
Steve Barringer, Master of Arts, TESOL
Good luck in your future! Please contact me if I have omitted you or made a mistake.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Go Salukis!
SIU's basketball Salukis won a big game last week against the University of Massachusetts, and now gets to play Duke University in Madison Square Garden, New York City, on Thursday night on national television.
This is a huge game for us; we have a young but lively team, and we could win! Go Salukis!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Friday, August 01, 2008
Congratulations!
CESL congratulates the following former CESL students who have made it to another milestone:
Tao Wang, Master of Accountancy
Chamaporn Paiboonvorachat, Master of Science, Geography and Environmental Resources
Seung Hun Na, BS, College of Applied Science and Arts
Abdullah Adnan Al Attas, BFA, College of Liberal Arts
Sandra Matenda, BS, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts
And congratulations to these CESL teachers, and former teachers, who have also graduated:
Cheryl Ernst, PhD., Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Aysegul Erdemir, MA TESOL
Elizabeth Farrar, MA TESOL
Max Stinnett, MA TESOL
We wish you the best of luck!
Monday, July 28, 2008
See more pictures at the Chungwoon students' Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Welcome to CESL, 083 students!
Boat ride on the Mississippi
Union Station for lunch
St. Louis Zoo
Saturday, May 31
see the activity calendar for details!
Friday, May 09, 2008
Congratulations!
First, congratulations to all present CESL students who have entered the university, and are on their way to getting their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Then, congratulations to these former CESL students, who have now made it and graduate this weekend at SIUC:
Ju Me Lee, Bachelor of Music, College of Liberal Arts
Abdullah Adnan Al Attas, Bachelor of Fine Arts, College of Liberal Arts
Chun-Hsiung Chuang, Bachelor of Science, College of Engineering
Congratulations to these former CESL students with graduate degrees:
Abdulaziz Abumilha, Master of Arts, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Sami Alabdulwahab, Doctor of Philosophy, Economics
Congratulations to these CESL teachers and former CESL teachers, who now have Masters of Arts in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages:
Amanda (Lou) Coyne
Linka Crosby
Laura Phillips-Zee
Kevan Self
Toby Traub
Finally, congratulations to Betsy Caldwell, daughter of Catherine Caldwell, raised in the warm glow of CESL and its parties; she has a Bachelor of Science in the College of Education.
Friday, May 02, 2008
CESL's own Aki- fashion model
Aki Arakawa (EAP2B) recently appeared as a fashion model for an SIU designer, Rachel, in the Chinese traditional-modern category. Congratulations! 
