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See PAGE 7 See PAGE 12 “TELL THE TRUTH AND DON’T BE AFRAID” WWW.DENNEWS.COM the DAILY EASTERN NEWS EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, CHARLESTON TUESDAY | 8.28.07 VOL. 94 | ISSUE 7 EVenTS New students ENJOYING THE SURROUNDINGS welcome Perry makes time for Charleston as the town on campus makes him feel at home Faculty to explain Eastern’s mission to incoming By Sara Cuadrado freshmen and transfers University Reporter Eastern President William Perry jokes about his lack of free time to enjoy his new hometown. By Beth Hackett “Free time – I haven’t had any of that in a while,” Staff Reporter Perry said. That may be because of his new job as president or Levi Bulgar, student executive vice his move from Texas to Charleston. Perry has found president, and Ann Fritz, associate profes- much to enjoy in Charleston despite his lack of free sor of biological services, agree – the new time. student convocation is a good way to kick As a self-proclaimed fan of the arts, he likes the off the school year and meet people on concerts in the park and community theater. campus. Perry said he likes that everything is so close togeth- “I am excited to be a part of this con- er in Charleston. His favorite thing about the town is vocation because when you come to a new how friendly the people are. place it is important to become familiar Although his wife just arrived on Monday from with the traditions of that institution,” Texas, Perry said she already remarked on the friend- Fritz said. “Convocation is a good way for liness of Charleston. students to know how we as faculty and Perry’s secretary, Judy Gorrell, sees how much he professors recognize their achievements.” enjoys people by the way he makes time for anyone. The 10th Annual New Student Con- Gorrell describes him as a “gentle giant” because he vocation will be 7 to 8:30 tonight in the is so easy to talk to. She also agrees with Perry that he Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther works from morning to night. King Jr. University Union. “He absolutely hit the road running,” she said. Convocation will provide an opportu- Perry has attended many Charleston events already nity for faculty to explain the mission of from Red, White and Blue Days to the last communi- the university and welcome new students ty band concert, Gorrell said. She said Perry was able into the community. to get involved so soon because he read so much about Bulgar said convocation attempts to Eastern before he arrived. welcome and excite incoming freshmen “We all know Dr. Perry has done his homework,” about their new Gorrell said. school year. With little free time, Perry said most of what he has 10TH AnnUAL “All the fac- done around town revolves around food. He enjoys New STUdenT ulty dress in their the market in the square and also likes the different CONVOCATION regalia, the student restaurants where he can eat out. body president will Perry said he likes What’s Cooking, AJ’s and even ERIC HILTNER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS • Where: The be there as well as Taco Bell. Eastern President William Perry sits in the stands of O’Brien Stadium. Perry Grand Ballroom of the faculty laure- believes the university’s sports are important in building school spirit and the Martin Luther ate; it’s very inter- SEE PERRY, PAGE 2 rallying the school together. King Jr. University esting,” he said. Union. Blair Lord, pro- vost and vice pres- • When: 7 to 8:30 ident for academ- tonight. ic affairs, said this convocation is part Volunteers lend a helping hand of the recognition celebration for the Fair emphasizes a number of different opportu- start of the school year and it is intended nities available,” said Sean Barth, to have an academic focus. giving back to coordinator of the Student Vol- “Part of the celebration of school start- the community unteer Center. ing is the address relevant to new students Freshman Bethany Hutchin- as part of the expectation for high aca- son was just walking by when she demic performance,” Lord said. noticed a table set up for the Spe- The address will be given by 2007 Fac- By Barbara Harrington cial Olympics. ulty Laureate Ann Fritz. Lord said it will Staff Reporter “I saw it on my way to class be the highlight of the evening. earlier, and so I was actually curi- President William Perry will also speak Bill Withers emphasized in his ous to what it was,” she said. “I at the event. 1972 hit song that “We all need saw a couple booths that sparked Perry will talk about the importance somebody to lean on.” my interest, so I stopped.” of a general liberal education and stress These popular lyrics were rein- Hutchinson, a special educa- the significance of general education forced during Monday’s volunteer tion major, plans to get involved classes. fair held on the South Quad. with the Friend for the Day pro- “The faculty attending was chosen for The Student Volunteer Cen- gram at the Special Olympics their viewpoints on how important hav- ter and Office of Orientation Family Festival in September. ing general education background is to organized the fair, while local Volunteers for Friend for the students,” Fritz said. “Of course, a stu- and university organizations were Day are paired up with a Special dent’s major is important, but having invited to participate to help NORA MABERRY | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Olympian and accompany the depth and breadth outside of their major inform Eastern students of vol- Melanie Coleman, a junior prenursing major, paints a toy car at the athlete to games, lunch and vari- is very important too.” unteer opportunities both on and Prowl “Happy Factory: Paint a Car for a Child” tent during the volun- ous activities throughout the day. off campus. teer fair Monday on the South Quad. 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