Dear Professor:
This letter of recommendation
is for Caleb, a young man I have had the pleasure of knowing for the
last 20 months. As a professor emeritus, I have come in contact with
thousands of college and graduate students. However, Mr. Caleb stands
out as a very extraordinary one with his research and teaching capability,
personality and what is more, his "academic spirit". During
his graduate study, he worked as my research assistant first, then
as a teaching assistant of our department. Usually it is hard for
someone to be good at even either one. However, as his adviser, I
was pleased to find thatboth works he did was far exceeding what is
called good. For example, unlike most other graduate students who
are eager to publish essays and thus fear to take pains to make exhaustive
investigation for their research, Mr. Caleb made extensive survey
for his in the project sponsored by Science and Tech Commission of
"Chicago" municipal government.He searched every possible
source of information within his reach and affords for related materials.
As far as I know, he has been to Beijing to the National Library of
China, Science and Tech Information Center, Tsinghua University s
Library and most public libraries of "Chicago". He searched
both in library and on web, which is a totally new approach to us.
Neither was Mr. Caleb satisfied with second-hand information only.
During the process, he also interviewed with supervisors of some scientific
institutes of "Chicago" to obtain first-hand information.
His teaching is equally praiseworthy.
I often heard his students said that Mr.Caleb s lectures were interesting
and enlightening and they loved to listen to his lectures. In fact,
he has his own teaching style.To my knowledge,it is quite western.
In other words, he pays more attention to arouse the desire of seeking
knowledge among his students instead of maintaining a quiet and rigid
lecture atmosphere as most other teachers do.Thus you can imagine
his lectures are full of discussions, laughter and eager eyes of learning.
His personality also impressed
me so much. I would like to take only one case among numerous ones
as example.This summer, I happened to have some thesessent to a professor
who lived in another university for his review.It was so urgent that
I could not wait even one more moment. Then I got Mr. Caleb to do
it. He nodded without even hesitation. It sounds like not a big deal.
However, it was scorching outside at noon then and it took him almost
1 hour s bike ride back and forth! Besides
his research, teaching capability and personality,I think I should
bring up the overwhelmingly strong point of Mr. Caleb--his academic
spirit. Although I know that it is hard to define what is called "academic
spirit", Mr. Caleb does prove it through his independence on
his research, innovative perspective and commitment to academic activity.
Frankly, I think it is the "academic spirit"that distinguishes
him from thousands of college and graduate students I have ever known.
With the "academic spirit", Mr. Caleb is marching steadily
towards his career goal--an ideal scholar with time goes by. One
more point. Mr. Caleb s English is excellent compared to most college
or graduate students I have ever known.For example, "Chicago"
municipal govern-ment held "International Friendship Month"
and invited many foreigners (including guests from Clevend, U.S.A.)
last summer. Mr. Caleb was chosen as one of 6 volunteer interpreters
out of nearly 300 college and graduate studentswho applied the positions.
Therefore I am sure that he will adapt to the rigors of graduate school
life in U.S. without any great difficulty. Your
kind consideration will be greatly appreciated.I would like to providemore
information upon your request. You can reach me either by the home
phone and mailing address or via Internet,my email address is: xxxx@btamail.net.cn
Thank you. Truly,
XXX
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