New Asia College The Chinese University of Hong Kong eNewsletter

New Asia Young Scholars Scheme aims at promoting whole-person development among our students, empowering their passion for Chinese culture, and equipping them with qualities such as sensitivity to social issues and leadership skills.

New Asia Young Scholars Scheme 2015/2016 officially commenced in September 2015. Ten New Asia Young Scholar Students have been participating in a series of events, including College Meetings, talks held by the College, and alumni activities to communicate and learn from professors, alumni and The Council of the College. In October 2015, the experienced journalist Mr. Michael NG Ming Lam held the "Communication and Emcee Skills Workshop – Communication, the Essential First Step" for the Students and they acquired a knowledge of speech delivery, being MCs and communication skills. They also joined the "Image Building Workshop" held by Ms. Ma Ho Yi, a professional M.C. and visagiste to work at constructing a positive and suitable image for themselves.

30October 2015 was also the grand day for the Inauguration Ceremony of the New Asia Young Scholar Scheme. The Ceremony was held in Yun Chi Hsien in New Asia College. Professor N.C. Wong, College Head, Professor IP Wan Yim, Dean of Students, Voluntary Mentors from the College, parents and the Donor of the programme were invited to the ceremony to witness the 2015-2016 batch of New Asia Young Scholar Students' dedications to the programme and the graduation of the 2014-2015 batch to officially become New Asia Young Scholars. All the 2014-2015 batch of Young Scholar were presented with certificates. During this solemn yet harmonious occasion, they grasped the precious chance to communicate with their mentors.

New Asia Young Scholar Students were honored to have a luncheon meeting with the donors of the programme, Mr. Roland Lam and Ms. Wong Oi Yee Michell, also a member of the College Board of Trustees on 31 October 2015. They discussed the history of New Asia College and explored the meanings of the New Asia Spirit for everyone.