05 Nov 2019 Issue no .160
   
University News

  • Green Congregation – Collection and Redistribution of Graduation Soft Toys
  • Book Talk - "History of Relations between China and Japan" By Prof. Ezra F. Vogel
  • Seminar: Virtual Banking – a FinTech's Perspective
  • Distinguished Lecture by Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian
  • Distinguished Lecture by Professor Harvey F. Lodish
  • Art Museum exhibitions
  • Green Congregation – Collection and Redistribution of Graduation Soft Toys

    Period 6 Nov – 20 Dec
    Venue(1) G/F, John Fulton Centre
    (2) Yard for Environmental Sustainability          
    (3) Lobby, Yasumoto International Academic Park (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
    DetailsCollect and redistribute graduation soft toys in good and clean condition to charitable organizations
    EnquiryTel: 3943 3924


    Book Talk - "History of Relations between China and Japan" By Prof. Ezra F. Vogel

     
    Speaker Prof. Ezra F. Vogel, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences
    Emeritus, Harvard University.
    Date11 Nov (Mon)
    Time4:00pm - 6:00pm
    VenueLecture Theatre 1B, Cheng Yu Tung Building, CUHK, Shatin (Exit B of MTR University Station)
    ModeratorProf. Ambrose Yeo-chi King, Former Vice-Chancellor & Emeritus Professor of Sociology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    Language English
    AdmissionFree admission
    Details and Registration  Please click here for details and registration
    Enquiry

    Tel:39439800 / 39439806
    E-mail:michael_tlginn@cuhk.edu.hk


    Seminar : Virtual Banking – a FinTech's Perspective

    OrganizersCentre for Financial Engineering (CFE), CUHK
    The Asia-Pacific Institute of Business(APIB), CUHK
    Date14 Nov (Thu)
    Time5:15pm Registration
    5:30 - 6:30pm Seminar
    6:30 – 7:00pm Tea reception
    VenueCUHK Business School Town Centre, Unit B, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong
    ContentZA International was established in Hong Kong in December 2017, by ZhongAn Insurance, the first online-only Insurtech company in China to explore international business development, collaboration and investment opportunities in the areas of Fintech and Insurtech in overseas market.  ZA International recently obtained Hong Kong Virtual Banking License in March 2019. Mr. Ken Lo is currently the Head of Strategic Partnership of ZA International and will talk about virtual banking in Fintech's perspective.
    Guest Speaker Mr. Ken Lo, Founding member of ZhongAn Virtual Finance Ltd
    LanguageEnglish
    Fee Free of charge but advanced registration is required
    Registration• Please fill out the online registration form;
    • Successful registrants will be notified individually
    Websitehttp://exed.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/fintech/
    Enquiry

    Ms Queena Wong / Ms Joey Kar (Phone: 3943 8773/3943 7438; Email: apib@cuhk.edu.hk)


    Distinguished Lecture by Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian

     

     
    SpeakerProfessor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian
    - Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK
    - Senior Group Leader, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, UK
    TopicFrom Chemistry to Creating a Paradigm Shift in Genomics
    Date21 Nov (Thu)
    Time3:00pm – 4:30pm
    LanguageEnglish
    VenueCMA Lecture Theatre, G/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    Details and registration

    Free admission, for online registration, please click here


    Distinguished Lecture by Professor Harvey F. Lodish

     
    SpeakerProfessor Harvey F. Lodish
    - Professor of Biology and Professor of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, US
    - Founding Member, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, US
    TopicAcademic Entrepreneurs, New Technologies, and Building Companies to Treat Disease: A Personal History
    Date22 Nov (Fri)
    Time3:00pm – 4:30pm
    LanguageEnglish
    VenueLecture Theatre 1, Level 1, Cheng Yu Tung Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    Details and registration

    Free admission, for online registration, please click here


    Art Museum exhibitions

    The Bei Shan Tang Legacy: Chinese Painting

    Exhibition Period1 Nov – 15 Dec (Gallery II)
    9 Nov – 15 Dec (Gallery I)
    TimeMon - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Sun and Public Holidays 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    Closed
    Thu, Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year and Easter Holidays
    VenueGallery I and II, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    DetailsPlease click here
    AdmissionFree Admission. Members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibition.
    Enquiry

    Tel:3943 7416

    123 Learn.Play.Fun (Chinese Painting)

    Date 23, 30 Nov (Sat)
    7, 14 Dec (Sat)
    Time1:30pm – 3:00pm
    VenueBookstore, Gallery II, Art Museum
    LanguageCantonese
    DetailsThe exhibition at the Art Museum showcases the fine artistry and diverse styles of Chinese paintings. Join the guided tour to learn more and have fun!
    AdmissionPlease click here
    Enquiry

    Tel:3943 7374

    Canton Enamels in Qing China Symposium

    Date23 Nov (Sat) (Morning & Afternoon Session)
    24 Nov (Sun) (Morning Session Only)
    Time(Morning Session) 9:30am - 12:20pm
    (Afternoon Session) 2:00pm – 5:00pm
    VenueLT1, Institute of Chinese Studies, CUHK
    LanguageMandarin and English
    DetailsPlease click here
    Admission Please click here
    Enquiry

    Email: yitinglin@cuhk.edu.hk

    Art Hit

    Date6, 13, 20, 27 Nov (Wed)
    8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Fri)
    Time 1:00 - 1:15pm
    VenueBookstore, Gallery II, Art Museum (Meeting)
    Language Cantonese
    DetailsWould you like to immerse yourself into Chinese art for 15 minutes before lunch? Staff of the Art Museum is ready to share with you on some highlights of our exhibition "The Bei Shan Tang Legacy: Chinese Painting" at the following guided tours!
    AdmissionNo registration required, please be punctual.
    EnquiryTel:3943 7374

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    In this Issue
    · University News
    · Alumni Benefit
    · Man of Steel: Alumnus Daniel Lee tells how triathlon training has prepared him for life's unknowns
    · Alumni Activities
    · Study Opportunities
    · Career Opportunities

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