KSI Bulletin Board
Internships Available
Date: April, 2008KSI is pleased to announce Internship Opportunities available with Erickson Retirement Communities at Monarch Landing
About Erickson Retirement CommunitiesAbout Internship Opportunities at Monarch Landing
- Since 1983, Erickson Retirement Communities have been revolutionizing the way people view aging. Today, America’s older adults are more active than ever. Erickson has adapted to their changing needs with campus-style living that features amenities such as a fitness center staffed with personal trainers, a computer lab, a bank, a salon, a chapel, a restaurant and café, a medical center, a miniature golf course, and much more. People benefit so dramatically from the Erickson lifestyle that they consider it their duty to create an ever-growing network of campuses and service products.
- The success of Erickson Communities, with more than 7,000 associates in 8 states, has made them the fastest growing provider of affordable, resort-style living in the country. The mission at Monarch Landing is to share their gifts to create a community that celebrates life and, by 2025, their vision is to bring together at least 750,000 people as residents, customers and colleagues, and expand the horizon of the American dream. This vision will be realized through their hard work and commitment to seize every opportunity to improve and grow.
- Located in Naperville, Illinois, Monarch Landing is an Erickson Retirement Community and is listed as one of the Top 10 best Places to Work in Illinois for 2007.
- Internships are available in: Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Dining Services, General Services, Residential Life, Information Technology, Fitness & Wellness, Business Administration, Medical/Healthcare, Ministry, and Security.
- Internships can range from 1 to 12 weeks in length.
- Gaining class credit for your internship can be arranged, and will be based on KSI’s internships criteria.
- You will gain valuable experience in a field of your choice and improve your resume.
For more information on Internships at Monarch Landing,
call Michael at (630) 300-1036
or visit www.erickson.comKSI Alum Eric Lin sends his thanks to KSI
Date: March, 2008Eric Lin graduated from KSI in 2001. He has been working as a Network Administrator for Nimlok Company in Niles, IL since 2002. In addition, Eric works as an Instructor in the Continuing Education Program at Oakton Community College. Eric remembers that “All the courses provided by KSI are very good and very useful to build up your knowledge and foundation for your future career”. Eric wishes to give special thanks to Professor Hsieh and Executive Director Judy Pan for all the wonderful things they provided to him during his studies at KSI.
Eric, KSI is very proud to have you as an Alum. Keep up the excellent work!KSI is happy to hear from alumni James Chen
Date: March, 2008KSI is happy to hear from alumni James Chen. James graduated from KSI in May of 1997. He is currently working as a Pharmacy Technician. He says that the “MIS program was very inspired for learning both CIS and Business courses.” James’ advice to KSI students is to “Study hard and more than others.” In personal news, James is happy to have played golf every weekend in 2008 so far.
KSI Alum Irene Lee is a true success story
Date: Feb, 2008Originally from Taiwan, Irene came to the US to study at KSI. She fondly remembers her life in Chicago, and notes "The time I was there was quite a significant turning point in my life". Irene now teaches Spanish at ChuHai College in Hong Kong. She will graduate with her second Master’s degree in Computer-Aided Translation from The Chinese University in Hong Kong in May 2008. She then plans to pursue her PhD in Applied Linguistics.
Irene says that she learned something very important at KSI: "No matter what you're doing, how far you go and how much you achieve depends on how much passion you have. It's not that the best survives, it's that who survives is the best".
Irene sends her best wishes and gratitude to all the professors at KSI, but especially to Professor Chang for his active attitude and great effect on her personal life. KSI is very proud of you, Irene. We wish you the best of luck in everything you do!Sreedhar Bommana success story
Date: Feb, 2008Sreedhar Bommana recently contacted KSI with great news – "I got a job offer back here in India!" He will begin the position once he receives his degree from KSI in December 2007. Sreedhar especially thanked Professor C.Y. Hsieh for guiding him in the right academic direction and says "All the concepts that I learned from your lectures were very helpful to me in my interview". Sreedhar couldn’t be happier, and he even said "I am really on top of the world that I got placed." Our sincerest congratulations to Sreeedhar on his new job and we wish him well in all his future endeavors!
Nancy Liu success story
Date: Feb, 2008KSI student Nancy Liu excels as a KSI student. She recently received an A+ in Professor Hsieh’s CIS507 Principles of Computer Networks course. Dr. Hsieh’s instruction helped her to receive very high marks on all of her quizzes, midterm and final exam. Nancy thanked Professor Hsieh very much for all of his support throughout the term, and said "I enjoyed learning from you very much". Congratulations Nancy!
