27 AUG 2016 ISSUE 9
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FOR NEW STUDENTS
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Orientation Website
A good number of new student orientation activities e.g. Academic Counselling, CU Link Card Day and various orientation camps will be held in this summer.

Orientation Talks for New Students 2016-17
In order to help new students integrate into our campus community, a series of orientation talks focusing on university adjustment and healthy lifestyle will be held.

First-year Student Survey 2016-17
The "CUHK First-year Student Survey (Personal Particulars and Expectations on University Life)" is conducted every year through the Entry Class Questionnaire to collect information for statistical and planning purposes of the University Grants Committee and the University.

Walk-in Counselling Sessions for New Students 2016-17
To assist students in handling individual concerns or difficulties in adjusting to the University, walk-in counselling sessions for new students will be provided.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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ICARE1001 Social Engagement Workshop
From CUHK to local communities, ICARE1001 will broaden your imagination of social engagement, inviting you to create new opportunities in social development.

"Music Dreams Come True" University Mentorship Programme
"Music Dreams Come True" University Mentorship Programme is presented by Hong Kong String Orchestra (HKSO) and co-organized by I.CARE Programme. We are recruiting 25 CUHK students to the programme.

Student Development Portfolio
The Student Development Portfolio (SDP) is a university-wide electronic platform for capturing and presenting students' Experiential Learning Activities (ELA) under the whole-person development framework namely ICARE. Its major functions include the overview and on-line enrolment of ELA, as well as the production of ELA Report.

University YMCA (CUHK) Project

(Chinese Version only)

大學青年會(香港中文大學)計劃(下稱Uni-Y®計劃)配合大學「博文約禮」的校訓,以及香港中華基督教青年會「非以役人、乃役於人」的使命,致力裝備大學生成為具備國際視野和關心社會的青年領袖。


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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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Booking i-LOUNGE for Your Cultural Activities

The i-LOUNGE, located at the 3/F of Yasumoto International Academic Park, serves as a leisure and comfortable venue where students come to gather and exchange their thoughts.


CUHK Host Family Programme 2016-17
The CUHK Host Family Programme, organized by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), now welcomes local senior undergraduate students to be host families!

Join Us for a Day of Global Exposure and Cross-cultural Fun!
A day of cross-cultural activities is coming! If you would like to share and experience varied cultures, come to the Global Village at 10:00 am - 12:30 pm on 10 September 2016 (Saturday)!

Welcoming Dinner – International Night
'Welcoming Dinner – International Night' gives you an opportunity to meet with students from different backgrounds and Senior Management at the start of the new academic year.

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NON-LOCAL STUDENTS
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Essential Information for Orientations - Compass for Incoming Students 2016-17

The guidebook for new non-local students – Compass for Incoming Students 2016-17 is available now.


Looking for Off-campus Housing/Tenants
If you are looking for off-campus housing but have no idea how to start off, please visit our Off-campus Housing Information Service (OHIS) web.  Our friendly licensed estate agent and current student are there to share with you the important rental procedures and their valuable experience. Please click here.

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FUNDING SUPPORT
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Internationalization Activity Fund

Purpose: The Internationalization Activity Fund aims to support students to organize activities which promote internationalization and inter-cultural exchange opportunities among members of the University community.


Sponsorship Programme on Promoting Understanding of Special Educational Needs (Phase II)

Amidst the growing number of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) joining our CUHK family, the University hopes to support activities which would raise campus concern for SEN and build a more caring community in CUHK.


UGC Block Grant Student Activities Fund
The UGC Block Grant Student Activities Fund is now open for application.

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LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
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Programme on "Empowering and Advancing Women in Leadership"
An 8-day unique and innovative pilot programme organized by The Outward Bound Trust of Hong Kong is now open for enrolment. The programme aims to empower participants with the confidence and aspiration to succeed in their future careers and overcome barriers to advancing in leadership.

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CONFERENCE / LECTURE
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Model UN Style Symposium on G-20 Summit
G-20 Summit, the major meeting of global leaders, will occur in Hangzhou on 4 - 5 September 2016. Twenty heads of state will deliberate about the health of global economy and consider areas for coordination of policy across the globe. You are welcome to participate in a model UN style symposium on 24 September 2016 (Saturday) to learn in depth the key issues on the agenda at the G-20 Summit in China.

Student Invitation to ASHK Programmes in September
Asia Society Hong Kong Center would like to invite students to attend the following programmes with free admission.

University Lecture on Civility 2016

(Chinese Version only)

自2011年起,博群大講堂在每學年上學期舉辦公開講座,以「博思明志。群育新民」為目標,廣邀不同界別講者親臨中文大學,暢論各種議題。踏入第六年,我們希望促進更多對話,包括與自我的和與他人的,以至講者之間。


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DISABILITY SERVICES
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Arrangement of Support Services for Students with Disabilities
To ensure timely arrangements, students in need of support services are strongly encouraged to contact Ms. Jasvinda Ng, the Disability Services Manager, by phone at 3943 4766 or email sdss@cuhk.edu.hk as early as possible.

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CAMPUS AMENITIES
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University Swimming Pool - Opening Hours of September
The revised daily opening hours of the University Swimming Pool will be in effect from 1 September 2016 (Thursday) to 30 September 2016 (Friday).

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REMINDERS
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Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2016 and Suspension of Classes
The first teaching day of 2016-17 has been scheduled for 5 September 2016 (Monday) with the Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates being held in that morning.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FOR NEW STUDENTS
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Orientation Website
Orientation Talks for New Students 2016-17
First-year Student Survey 2016-17
Walk-in Counselling Sessions for New Students 2016-17
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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ICARE1001 Social Engagement Workshop
"Music Dreams Come True" University Mentorship Programme
Student Development Portfolio
University YMCA (CUHK) Project
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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Booking i-LOUNGE for Your Cultural Activities
CUHK Host Family Programme 2016-17
Join Us for a Day of Global Exposure and Cross-cultural Fun!
Welcoming Dinner – International Night
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NON-LOCAL STUDENTS
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Essential Information for Orientations - Compass for Incoming Students 2016-17
Looking for Off-campus Housing/Tenants
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FUNDING SUPPORT
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Internationalization Activity Fund
Sponsorship Programme on Promoting Understanding of Special Educational Needs (Phase II)
UGC Block Grant Student Activities Fund
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LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
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Programme on "Empowering and Advancing Women in Leadership"
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CONFERENCE / LECTURE
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Model UN Style Symposium on G-20 Summit
Student Invitation to ASHK Programmes in September
University Lecture on Civility 2016
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DISABILITY SERVICES
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Arrangement of Support Services for Students with Disabilities
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CAMPUS AMENITIES
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University Swimming Pool - Opening Hours of September
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REMINDERS
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Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2016 and Suspension of Classes


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