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For CSU senior Rob Fox, it’s all

about the shoes. If there’s one thing

that Rob wants everyone on campus

to know about him it’s that he doesn’t

wear, and has never worn, clogs.

As a native of Holland, Rob gets a lot of ques-

tions about his homeland, which is known for

wooden shoes, cheese and windmills, and is

often asked about what it’s like to live overseas.

According to him there are major differences.

Among them, take-out food options are limited

in Holland. There are far more fast food places

in the U.S. Also - clothing in Holland is REALLY

expensive compared to the U.S. Get this. In

Holland, Levis jeans cost about $120 a pair.

Rob, a marketing/management and labor

relations major, was recruited to Cleveland and

CSU to play tennis for the men’s team. Since his

arrival three years ago, Rob and his talented

teammates have dominated the Horizon League

conference. Last year they arrived on the national

scene by creeping into the national rankings.

This year the team will rely on the experience of

five seniors to make it four titles in a row.

An honors student from the day he stepped on

campus, Rob has worked hard to balance his

schoolwork and tennis obligations while main-

taining an active social life on and off campus.

While the week consists of attending classes,

studying, tennis practices and weight training

sessions the weekends are for tennis matches

against colleges around the country and of

course for fun.

On campus Rob plays CSU Rec Center intramural

soccer and attends CSU Viking athletic events

with friends, and can also be found off campus

hanging out at Crocker Park Mall in Westlake,

playing video games and attending social

gatherings more commonly known as parties.

So – if you ever happen to be on campus or in

a marketing class and hear someone with what

sounds like an English accent, wearing a CSU

tennis shirt and looking a whole lot like the guy

in these photos, it’s probably Rob. Say hello,

strike up a conversation and meet a new foreign

friend. Just don’t ask him if he wears clogs.

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What did you do this summer to prepare for the rigorous 2010-11 basketball campaign?I’ve been working out at the Rec Center running around the indoor track, swimming laps in the pool, pumping iron and working on my hand-eye coordination while playing video games in the new Student Center. I’ve developed a few new moves for the season that I’m going to need to be flexible for so I’ve been doing some yoga as well. I’ve gotten some strange looks from others in the class but I think they enjoy having me around.

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Do you have any special plans for the season?In addition to my new moves I plan on being around campus a lot more this season. Look for me at home basketball games and around campus as well. I may even hit up a few parades downtown and events at other places around Cleveland. I need to get out more and mingle with my peeps. And one more thing - GO VIKES!!!!!!!

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Be the first to get the scoop on Wolstein Center events and concerts on campus.

Connect with the Wolstein Center at facebook.com/CsUWolsteinCenter during the

month of November and answer any of their weekly trivia questions for

a chance to win epic prizes. plus, any new fans that mention engage will have a chance to win a Free

pair of tickets to an upcoming Wolstein Center show! See BieBer, JuStin. novemBer 11.

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During Vikefest, more than 140

students showed up to get their photos

taken as part of the annual top model search.

A few of these students will be selected to be the

face of CsU on billboards, brochures, posters, websites

and other marketing materials.

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looking office on the

fourth floor of the main

Classroom (mC) building? It’s

the new home of the honors

program offices.

1thrive above 3.5Honors students must maintain a 3.5 GPA to stay in the program.

2Cheap readsIf you ever see someone walking around in the bookstore at the beginning of the semester with a smile on his/her face, chances are it’s because of an Honors Program book scholarship.

3bonding aboUndEach semester students have to take an Honors Experience course, which helps to build a sense of community in the program. Examples include: Sports Appreciation (PE); Drawing; Reading Club; Film Group and others.

Wednesday 11.3 slippery rock (exh) 7:00pm Women

monday 11.8 baldwin-Wallace (exh) 7:00pm men

tuesday 11.9 ohio valley (exh) 7:00pm Women

Men’s World Vision Classic

Friday 11.12 Bryant 7:30pm

Saturday 11.13 Iona 6:00pm

Sunday 11.14 Kent State 6:00pm

Monday 11.15 Urbana 7:00pm

Friday 11.19 niagara 7:00pm Women

tuesday 11.23 toledo 7:00pm Women

Friday 11.26 Florida a & m 7:00pm Women

saturday 11.27 st. bonaventure 6:00pm men

monday 11.29 robert morris 6:00pm men

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Class: SeniorMajor: Film and Digital Media Hometown: Warrensville Heights, OHHobbies: Reading, watching films and TV, writing, people watchingIf I could meet anyone it would be Chris NolanMy favorite reality TV show is Deadliest CatchThere’s no way I’d ever get bored in my apartmentAfter I graduate I want to be a director of films and executive producer of TV shows. Or become Oprah. Whichever.

Be the first to get the scoop on Wolstein Center events and concerts on campus.

Connect with the Wolstein Center at facebook.com/CsUWolsteinCenter during the

month of November and answer any of their weekly trivia questions for

a chance to win epic prizes. plus, any new fans that mention engage will have a chance to win a Free

pair of tickets to an upcoming Wolstein Center show! See BieBer, JuStin. novemBer 11.

Win

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Lin Wu is an international student from China attending graduate school at the Nance College of Business. After a little bit of convincing and promising him a good home-cooked meal he kindly allowed us a peak in his wallet . . . or should we say wallets.

W hat’s in Your Wallet?1 & 2) tWoWaLLets?He has one wallet that he uses in the U.S., and a different one for when he is in China. He claims it’s easier to keep things organized this way.

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3) viking Card His CSU ID card gets him into the Rec Center and he puts Viking Cash on it to buy food and CSU gear on campus.

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4) drivers LiCense Lin’s first priority when he came to America was to get a drivers license – eliminating his need for a limo and chauffeur.

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5) Credit Card Like the commercial says - don’t leave home without it. Lin doesn’t. You shouldn’t either.

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6) Chinese Cash Did you know the national currency of China is the Yuan? We didn’t. The exchange rate is about 6.5 Yuans to a dollar.

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During Vikefest, more than 140

students showed up to get their photos

taken as part of the annual top model search.

A few of these students will be selected to be the

face of CsU on billboards, brochures, posters, websites

and other marketing materials.

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On Thursday, Oct. 21, 956 t-shirts were exchanges in the 2nd annual CsU t-shirt exchange. Students traded shirts from other schools for limited edition CSU shirts and the trade-ins were laundered by the rec center and given to charity —

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all on Facebook. Check out three of our favorite Facebook

friends below. We all have at least one like them.

the Lyric thief This person uses his/her status update as a chance to use someone else’s

words (song lyrics) to explain his/her feelings, often mystifying friends. statUs: “The loVe yoU

TaKe IS eqUal To The loVe yoU MaKe...”

bono’s bro This person isn’t as cool as U2’s Bono but is always trying to raise awareness

about some kind of social issue. Thank him for the countless Events and Group Invites you receive

for walks and benefits or corporate protests. statUs: “ReCyCle yoUR PoST-IT NoTeS. FoR eVeRy

10 BIllIoN ReCyCled, oNe TRee IS SaVed”

King/queen Cool Everything this guy/girl touches turns to gold. All he/she has to do is

type a single word and the comments, well wishes and likes come pouring in. Very few know the

secret to becoming this cool. statUs: “hey”

developed by university Marketing rob a. spadeMan, AssistAnt V.P. of mArketing r.spademan@csuohio.eduben sabol, ’05, editor/Chief Writer b.sabol@csuohio.edupatsy d. kline, grAPhiC design p.kline@csuohio.edu WilliaM rieter, ’88, PhotogrAPhy w.rieter@csuohio.edu

Saturday, November 6

Women’s VolleyballWoodling Gym4pmSupport the women’s volleyball team in their last regular season home game. Last year they won the regular season and hosted the Horizon League tournament and with your help they stand a good chance of doing it again!! CSUvikings.com

Sunday, November 7Browns vs New England PatriotsBrowns Stadium1pmEven though their record doesn’t show it, the Browns have been close in every one of their games. All they need is your bark in the Dawg Pound to spur them on to victory!! ClevelandBrowns.com

CsU to DoMonday, November 1

Carrie UnderwoodWolstein Center @ 7:30pmDon’t miss Carrie Underwood in the 2010 Play on Tour featuring Billy Currington and Sons of Sylvia in one of Carrie’s last live performances of the year! For tix visit the Wolstein Box Office, log on to wolsteincenter.com or call 216.687.9292.

Have an idea for the next issue of Engage.? Want to comment on this one? Shoot an email to engagecsu@yahoo.com

Thursday, November 11

Justin BieberWolstein Center @ 7:00pmSwept away by the Bieber Fever? Scared friends will find out? Put on a fake mustache and glasses and secretly go nuts at this performance! For tix visit the Wolstein Box Office, log on to wolsteincenter.com or call 216.687.9292.

Friday, November 19

CABsinoStudent Center Ballroom7pm-MidnightWinner, winner, chicken dinner!! Looking for a good time with games of chance? Gather your friends, come to the student center and have a blast.

sUndaY, november 14

Backyard BattleCsU viking men vs. kent state goLden FLashesWolstein Center6pmCollege students are attracted to FREE t-shirts like bees are to honey. Free CsU viking t-shirts for first 1,000 fans in attendance to see the Vikings strike down the Golden Flashes. CsUhoops.com

Monday, November 22

Intramural 3-on-3 basketball deadlineRec Center @ 5pmHas the NBA overlooked your talents? No worries, grab two friends and sign up for the Rec Center intramural basketball league to put a beat down on your opponents with your superior skills and hops! www.csuohio.edu/services/recreationcenter/ facebook.com/clevelandstateuniversity

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