06 AUG 2016 ISSUE 8
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FOR NEW STUDENTS
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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.

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.


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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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.


Join Us for a Day of Global Exposure and Cross-cultural Fun!

A day of cross-cultural activities for university and secondary school students is coming! If you would like to share and experience varied cultures and inspire the local younger generation, you are needed on 10 September 2016 (Saturday)!


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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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MENTAL WELLNESS
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Student Development Programmes
In August, the Student Counselling and Development Service will hold the following events for students to facilitate their personal growth and self-enhancement.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Career Guidance Programmes in August 2016
The Career Planning and Development Centre (CPDC) is going to organize a number of guidance programmes in August 2016 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 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 Talks for New Students 2016-17
Orientation Website
Walk-in Counselling Sessions for New Students 2016-17
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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Booking i-LOUNGE for Your Cultural Activities
Join Us for a Day of Global Exposure and Cross-cultural Fun!
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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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MENTAL WELLNESS
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Student Development Programmes
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Career Guidance Programmes in August 2016
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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 2016 and Suspension of Classes


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