CW Chu College The Chinese University of Hong Kong eNewsletter

A total of six Toastmasters Taster Sessions were conducted in the academic year of 2014–15, which gives students the opportunity to improve their public speaking and presentation skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The sessions involved giving prepared speeches, one-to-two-minutes impromptu talks and speech evaluation, through which members developed English speaking skills, built confidence in public speaking and made lasting friendships. Some new members joined the sessions this year.

Term 1, 2014–15
First Session
Date: 24 September 2014
Theme: Culture Across the World

Second Session
Date: 15 October 2014
Theme: Relationship

Third Session
Date: 13 November 2014
Theme: Childhood

Term 2, 2014–15
Fourth Session
Date: 13 January 2015
Theme: New Year's Resolutions

Fifth Session
Date: 10 February 2015
Theme: Food

Sixth Session
Date: 17 March 2015
Theme: Summer Plan

Movie Night Series

Starting from the academic year 2014–15, the College Student Union has taken the lead in organising movie nights for students. A total of eight movies were played to complement formal class learning, encouraging participants to enhance their English and Putonghua skills.

Term 1, 2014–15

First Movie Night

Date: 8 October 2014

Movie: Starry Starry Night 《星空》

Second Movie Night

Date: 15 October 2014

Movie: Les Miserables

Third Movie Night

Date: 5 November 2014

Movie: Up

Fourth Movie Night

Date: 26 November 2014

Movie: Home Alone

Term 2, 2014–15

Fifth Movie Night

Date: 14 January 2015

Movie: Gone Girl

Sixth Movie Night

Date: 3 February 2015

Movie: Bodyguards and Assassins 《十月圍城》

Seventh Movie Night

Date: 11 March 2015

Movie: Interstellar

Eighth Movie Night

Date: 8 April 2015

Movie: The Theory of Everything