Charlie Liu
Charles "Charlie" Liu came to the U.S. from Taiwan. His large family emphasized teamwork and active learning, and Charlie served eight years in the United States Marine Corps. He later earned his law degree from the Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida. He has two children: Jonathan and Joanna. Formerly, Charlie works with Saginaw Valley State University's growing population of international students and also adjunct in teaching Mandarin Chinese. Drawing on his prior experiences as a team member in the military, a legal representative for the underprivileged and a youth advisor at his church, Charlie helps students build connections with other students from diverse backgrounds. At OISS, he hopes to find a common ground to help relate to students with campus and community partners because it is important for students to find a sense of community on and off campus. Go Green, Go White!
Liz Matthews
Liz is an Assistant Director at OISS. Liz earned her bachelor's degree in English with a Specialization in Dance from Michigan State University and a master's degree in Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago. Prior professional positions include working as Associate Director of the International Office at Northwestern University and Director of the International Center at Illinois Institute of Technology. In addition, Liz has served as the Chair of International Educators of Illinois, International Student and Scholar Services representative for NAFSA Region V, and currently serves the organization as Regulatory Ombudsperson for student issues. She has presented and coordinated numerous workshops and sessions at the regional and national levels of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. A product of the "Study Abroad" culture at MSU, her travels have taken her to many countries including Ireland, Italy, Costa Rica, Nepal, and Singapore. Most recently she participated in the 2012 Baden-Württemberg Seminar in Tübingen, Germany. Always a Spartan, Liz is very happy to be serving her alma mater through her work at OISS.
Advisors
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