Name: Eric R. Pleiss

Hometown: Peru

Alma Mater: SIUC

Major(s): BS, English

Campus/Community Involvement: Alumni Advisor to Sigma Nu Fraternity

Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, Fishing, Sports

Favorite Place on Campus: Fishing Dock on Campus Lake

Favorite SIUC Experience: Competing in the 2005 Inter-Greek Council Greek Week Greed God/Goddess Competition

Advice to Parents: Talk with your student early and often! Keeping a strong connection with your student will help keep them grounded and on task. They're going to grow a lot during their first year away at school, but don't let them forget that someone loves them back at home!