Dear New Schoolmates:

It is our great pleasure to extend you the warmest welcome to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. We are happy to see that you have chosen to study at IUP and are excited about your coming. By now, you have probably heard so much of the university, please allow us to add some other delightful details. Originally established in 1875, IUP has a long tradition of academic excellence. The University is recognized as a "Public Ivy" in company with other public colleges and universities that offer academic environments comparable to those at Ivy League schools but at affordable prices. As the largest member of the State System of Higher Education in Pennsylvania, IUP is the only one authorized to confer doctoral degrees. When you arrive at campus, you will certainly notice that many of your classmates from other parts of the world. Yes. IUP has a sizable body of international students, who come from Asia, African, Europe, and Latin America.

There are about 27 students from the Peopleís Republic of China at IUP, studying a variety of subjects ranging from English literature, education, physics, business management, to chemistry. The official organization for the Chinese students at IUP is called IUP-Chinese Students Association (IUP-CSA), which has been established to provide assistance and support for the Chinese students, as well as to contribute to enriching the IUP communityís awareness of China and Chinese culture. The IUP-CSA participates the international studentsí activities on campus and also organizes such activities as film viewing on the occasion of traditional Chinese holidays. The following list is IUP-CSAís current board members and its advisers. Please feel free to contact us if you need any help. We would be very happy to do our best to make your IUP experience an enjoyable one.

Chinese Student Advisors:

Dr. John Zhang Tel: 724-357-4061 E-Mail:Zhang@grove.iup.edu

Dr. Xi Wang Tel: 412-357-2287 E-mail: wangxi@grove.iup.edu

President of Chinese Student Association:

Hongqing Yi Tel:724-349-3187 E-mail: JRJF@hotmail.com