05 AUG 2017 ISSUE 25
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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.  Details of them have been posted on the Orientation Website which was released on 20 July 2017.

Walk-in Counselling Sessions for New Students
To assist students in handling individual concerns or difficulties in adjusting to the University, walk-in counselling sessions for new students will be provided. Prior appointment is not required during the following period:

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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Recruitment of Student Helpers - Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2017
The Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2017 will be held on 4 September 2017 (Monday). A number of student helpers are needed to assist in the activity.

全國第五屆大學生藝術展演活動

(Chinese version only)

主題:理想與信念

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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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CUHK Host Family Programme 2017-18
The CUHK Host Family Programme, organized by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), now welcomes local senior undergraduate students to be host families!

Internationalization Events Online Platform

In order to promote the University's internationalization efforts, an online directory for global and cultural events at CUHK is launched recently at:

www.i-events.cuhk.edu.hk

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NON-LOCAL STUDENTS
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Essential Information for New Students - Compass for Incoming Students
Organizers and helpers of orientation camps can recommend this comprehensive guidebook to newly admitted non-local students. It provides useful and practical information on cultural integration, campus life and Hong Kong living.

Mentorship Programme for Mainland Students

(Chinese version only)

本計劃專為內地本科生而設,透過配對學長和新生,讓同學交流經驗、分享知識,並協助新生適應大學生活。成功獲委任的學長將會接受專業培訓,學習正向溝通、帶領活動及建立個人親和力等技巧。

Off-campus Housing Information Service
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.

Reminders for Non-local Students about Study Visa
All full-time undergraduate students must have a valid study visa, i.e. the current limit of stay does not expire, for pursuing studies at the University.  By breaching a condition of stay, one may be prosecuted by the Immigration Department and shall be liable on conviction to a fine at level 5 (HK$50,000) and to imprisonment for 2 years.

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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

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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MENTAL WELLNESS
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Staff Development Programme

Wellness and Counselling Centre will hold the following event for staff to facilitate their understanding of mental health issues:


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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Career Guidance Programmes in August 2017
The Career Planning and Development Centre (CPDC) is going to organize a number of guidance programmes as follows.

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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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REMINDERS
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Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2017 and Suspension of Classes
The first teaching day of 2017-18 has been scheduled for 4 September 2017 (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
Walk-in Counselling Sessions for New Students
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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Recruitment of Student Helpers - Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2017
全國第五屆大學生藝術展演活動
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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CUHK Host Family Programme 2017-18
Internationalization Events Online Platform
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NON-LOCAL STUDENTS
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Essential Information for New Students - Compass for Incoming Students
Mentorship Programme for Mainland Students
Off-campus Housing Information Service
Reminders for Non-local Students about Study Visa
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FUNDING SUPPORT
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Internationalization Activity Fund
Sponsorship Programme on Promoting Understanding of Special Educational Needs
UGC Block Grant Student Activities Fund
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MENTAL WELLNESS
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Staff Development Programme
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Career Guidance Programmes in August 2017
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DISABILITY SERVICES
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Arrangement of Support Services for Students with Disabilities
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REMINDERS
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Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2017 and Suspension of Classes


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