> Although it was not explicitly stated, I assume the main purpose of
> this mailing list is to inform the USTC Alma Mater of the progress
> and development of the USTC and advocate the communication between
> the USTC alumni and the school we graduated from. The mailing list
> maintainers have been working diligently to server the USTC alumni.
The newsletter, which is sent out once every month, is different
from this mailing list. I think the original purpose of this mailing was
more than what was stated above. Actually, I don't think the main
purpose was what stated above at all. I don't think anyone in Hefei is
on this mailing list. There has never been any formal discussion on the
purpose of the group. But to my understanding, Ustc@rainbow was set up for
the communication among USTC alumni in the Chicago area, but certainly,
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is not exclusive to it. There is another mailing list set up by Dr Zhang
Shangyou to serve the the bridge between USTC and its alumni. But I
haven't seen too many post to it.
> But now it seems to me that occasionally this mailing list was not
> used properly. Personally, I don't think this mailing list is a
>
> USTC forum or a USTC bulletin board (it has been set up, even with
>
> a dating service section!). It is not considered appropriate here
>
> to express personal opinion or any other things (like job listing)
>
> not related to the public interest of the entire mailing list.
>
I can't agree here. As mentioned above, this list is for the USTC alumni in
Chicago. Useful info such as job listing is very appropriate. We also
use the list to pass around any social gatherings. And not every
message has to be useful to everyone. I can't imagine anything of that
nature. Maybe this time you find one post interesting, or maybe next
time I find the other post useful. Or if you have/need suggestions/help
from/to fellow alumni, you can post here, too. The mailing list give us
a way to 'talk' to each other and make our life in Chicago more enjoyable.
> The above is only my own understanding. Anyone is welcome to send
> message to me if (s)he has different opinion. If I totally
>
> misunderstood the purpose(s) of this mailing list, I'm willing
>
> to sign off this mailing list and subscribe to other USTC list(s).
> Thanks for your caring of the USTC.
>
> --
> Andrew C. Chang (achang@fnbc.com)
> Market Risk Management, First Chicago
>
This is only my own opinion, too. And hopefully you will stay on the
list and benefit from it.
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