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Anaheim University was invited to throw the first pitch at the July 8th home game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Texas Rangers, two teams battling for first place in Major League Baseball's American League West. The University asked its Tuition Relief supporter and founder of the Body Glove wet suit company Bob Meistrell to do the honors on behalf of Anaheim University.
Now what made the first pitch really exciting is that following Bob's pitch an announcement was made that impacts the pocketbooks of new students enrolling at Anaheim University. The University has extended its Tuition Relief Program, reducing the tuition fee for all new online degree applicants by 50% in order to help students in these difficult economic times.
Anaheim University selected one of its valued Tuition Relief Program contributors to throw the first pitch on behalf of the University and selected Bob Meistrell, the 80-year old founder of the Body Glove. Don't let the fact that he is 80 years old fool you. Bob is in great shape and is an avid surfer and diver. How long has Bob been diving? So long that his L.A. County Diving License is #0001, and not only did he dive with Jacques Cousteau, but he has spent the 60+ years of his life helping to solve environmental issues and keep our beaches safe and clean. Anaheim University salutes Bob Meistrell and the Angels, two winners who have demonstrated their commitment to the community.
Thank you to all of our Anaheim University, Body Glove and Angels supporters who came out to see Bob throw a fastball.
Younger member of the "Anaheim University Family" enjoys ice cream at the Angels game
Mr. and Mrs. Meistrell, founders of the Body Glove, give a "helping hand" to Anaheim University
Anaheim University's cheering section busy texting the score.
Anaheim University is honored to be based in the City of Anaheim. The City of Anaheim is known throughout the world as a center for sports and entertainment. Anaheim is home to:
Anaheim University Tuition Relief Contributor & Body Glove Founder Bob Meistrell warms up before throwing the first pitch on behalf of Anaheim University at L.A. Angels of Anaheim baseball game
Bob Meistrell throws the first pitch on behalf of Anaheim University at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball game
Bob Meistrell walks on the field prior to his first pitch for Anaheim University
Anaheim University alumni, staff, family and supporters enjoy the Angels Baseball game
Relaxing before the game
Disney California Adventure Park
Major League Baseball's (MLB) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
National Hockey League's (NHL) Anaheim Ducks
Honda Center, one of the leading concert arenas in the nation
Anaheim Convention Center, host of entertainment & business-related events
Go Anaheim! Anaheim University supports both its global and local communities
In recent years, the City of Anaheim has achieved excellence in professional sports and entertainment. Anaheim University seeks to add academics to this list. As a pioneer of online education, Anaheim University has been offering graduate degree programs taught online in real time since 1996. Anaheim University is a nationally accredited institution that seeks to serve the global community by providing a world-class faculty who communicate with their students from over 50 countries online on a daily basis. The University has been recognized for its excellence in online education in various countries throughout the world. In both 2008 and 2009 Anaheim University's Online MBA faculty were ranked #1 in the entire country of Japan for their professional and academic qualifications. The University's TESOL faculty provide online certificate and master level English teacher training programs taught by 5 world-renowned linguists . The University is also known for its Online Green MBA (an MBA in Sustainable Management) and the recently launched Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film. Anaheim University Studios, based in Irvine, California is home to the Akira Kurosawa School of Film, named in honor of one of the greatest filmmakers of our time who influenced such flmmakers as Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola. By adding educational excellence to the City of Anaheim's successful record in the area of sports and entertainment, we hope that Anaheim will be known throughout the world as a city with everything to offer. The administration, faculty and local student body are enthusiastic about supporting our local businesses and organizations with the hope of contributing to the betterment of the community.
Anaheim University presents a special orientation to the all-new, accredited Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program on Saturday, August 2 at 5:30pm immediately before the Graduate and Alumni Party at the Suave Hotel in Tokyo.
In October and November 2011, Anaheim University's globally acclaimed TESOL faculty are being featured as Plenary and Featured Speakers at linguistics conferences around the world. On October 15th and 16th, AU TESOL Prof and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Expert Dr. Ken Beatty was a Featured Speaker at KOTESOL in Seoul, South Korea. 2011 marked the 3rd year in a row for Anaheim University faculty to be plenary or featured speakers at KOTESOL.
From November 11-13, 2011 Anaheim University TESOL Chair Dr. Rod Ellis will be a Featured Speaker at the English Teachers Association - Republic of China (ETA-ROC) / PanAsia Conference (PAC) 2011 Conference in Taipei, Taiwan.
To see a photo gallery of the residential session, click here
Read more: Anaheim University's Renowned TESOL Faculty Featured at Global Linguistics Conferences
Dr. David Nunan
David Nunan, the world's leading textbook author with textbook sales exceeding 2.5 billion texts has established a travel award to help linguistic graduates worldwide get started in their careers. Dr. David C. Nunan, who is Anaheim University's President Emeritus, founding Dean of the Graduate School of Education, and the linguist whose name is affixed to Anaheim University's David Nunan TESOL Institute, created the travel award in 2009 to help support travel and expenses for doctoral students and recent doctoral graduates to present at international conferences. The inaugural recipient of the award was Dr. Citing Li, Assistant Professor at Shanghai Foreign Studies University, who used the award to present a paper at the 2010 American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Each year two awards will be given, each to a maximum value of US$800.00. Applicants must be in a university doctoral program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) / Applied Linguistics or a related field, or be early career researchers, who have graduated within the last three years. Applicants must have had a refereed paper accepted for a 2011 international conference presentation. Awardees will also be required to acknowledge the source of their travel award at the beginning of their presentation.
Dr. David Nunan is a world-renowned linguist and best-selling author of English Language Teaching textbooks for such publishers as Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, and Cengage Learning. In 2000, David Nunan served as President of TESOL, the world's largest language teaching association, and in 2002 Dr. Nunan received a congressional citation from the United States House of Representatives for his services to English language education through his pioneering work in online education at Anaheim University. Business Review Weekly ranked him the 7th most influential Australian in Asia in 2003, and in 2005 he was named one of the top "50 Australians who Matter".
Anaheim University, who pioneered online education in the mid-nineties, offers an online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages taught live in real time by a number of the world's most renowned linguists. Anaheim University also offers an online TESOL certification program as well as an online certification program in Teaching English to Young Learners.
Click here to read a post-presentation report from Citing Li
Anaheim University
David Nunan TESOL Institute Travel Award
Applications are now open for the Anaheim University David Nunan TESOL Institute Travel Award for 2013.
Background:
The travel award was established in 2009 to help support travel and expenses for doctoral students and recent doctoral graduates. In inaugural recipient of the award was Dr. Citing Li, Assistant Professor at Shanghai Foreign Studies University, who used the award to present a paper at the 2010 AAAL Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Eligibility: Students who, at the time of application, are in a university doctoral program in TESOL / Applied Linguistics or a related field, and early career researchers (who have graduated within the last three years), and who have had a refereed paper accepted for presentation at a 2011 international conference.
Amount: Two awards will be given, each to a maximum value of USD800.00. At the conclusion of the conference awardees will be required to submit a copy of their paper along with a brief (1,000 word) report on their experiences of presenting at the conference (i.e. this might include tips to future awardees, the benefits of attending the conference, and the kinds of feedback that resulted from presenting at the conference etc.). The paper and the report, along with the awardee's bio-statement and photograph will be posted on the Institute's website.
Application procedure Applicants should submit a resume, a covering letter and a supporting statement, either from a supervisor/advisor or reporting officer as well as evidence of paper acceptance. The application should be submitted to:
The Administrative Officer
Anaheim University
David Nunan TESOL Institute
Office of Admissions Room 110
1240 South State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806
USA
Tel: 714-772-3330
Fax: 714-772-3331
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Deadline for the receipt of applications for the 2013 Award is October 21, 2012.
TESOL Residential Session TESOL Residential SessionFrom Saturday April 9 to Tuesday April 12, 2011 Anaheim University, in collaboration with California State University Fullerton, held its annual 4-day Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) residential session in Southern California. Students and faculty from around the world gathered for 4-days on the campus of California State University Fullerton (CSUF) as they discussed topics related to current issues and research methods in TESOL. A TESOL Seminar open to the public entitled "TESOL - Art or Science?" was held on Sunday, April 10th. The April 2011 session was the second time for Anaheim University and CSUF to collaborate. Anaheim University's renowned linguistics professors were in attendance, including Dean of the Graduate School of Education Dr. David Nunan, TESOL Chair Dr. Rod Ellis, and TESOL Professor Dr. Kathleen Bailey.
To see a photo gallery, click here.