1. XITONG (REBECCA) CHEN
1545 Riverview Drive - Macomb, IL - 61455 - (309)569-1618
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Journalism - Projected Graduation Date: December 2016
Western Illinois University - Macomb, Illinois - minor: Graphic Design
Overall GPA: 3.890/4.0
PUBLISHED INTERVIEWS
 International Student Success Spotlight: Xitong "Rebecca" Chen
https://wiurelations.wordpress.com/2014/12/16/intl-student-spotlight-chen/
http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=12177
http://wiu.edu/Alumni/eNewsletter/jan15/international.html?utm_source=alumni_association&utm_medium=emai
l&utm_campaign=alumni_email (This interview is also published by U.S. Campus magazine)
 WIU Student Finalist in International Campus Guide Cover Photo Contest; Vote on Facebook thru Feb. 15
http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=12288
WORK EXPERIENCE
 Journalism and Graphic Design Intern – Campus Students for Christ at WIU – August 2015 to present
Create and publish posters, flyers, postcards, newsletters, and digital signs.
 Chinese Tutor - Western Illinois University - August 2014 to present
Provide one-on-one instruction for English speaking students in Mandarin.
 Computer Lab Assistant - Western Illinois University - August 2015 to present
Oversee the operations of three labs to ensure proper functions of all technology (computers and printers)
SCHOLARSHIPS
 Macomb Branch AAUW International Student Scholarship - January 2014
 WEOG (Western Europeans and Others Group) Award - August 2014 and August 2015
 PARTIAL TUITION WAIVER for Art - May 2015
ACTIVITIES
 Indian New Year “UGADI” Celebration - March 2015
 Chinese New Year Celebrations - February 2014 and February 2015
 Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations - September 2014 and September 2015
MEMBERSHIPS
 President of Chinese Students Association - January 2014 to January 2015
 Vice president of Asian Students Association - August 15 to present
 Student Leader of Campus Students for Christ - January 2013 to present
 Servant Leader of Campus Students for Christ - January 2015 to present
 Social Chair of International Friendship Club - August 2013
 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, HonorSociety.org, Golden Key, International Honor Society, Name on
Dean’s List at WIU (Honor Student)
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
 Art in New York City - May 2015
Participated in a summer program to study various mediums of Art
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Mission Trips in Mexico - December 2012 and December 2013
Served as part of a 20 member team to assist needy families with housing projects