Issue 22 29 Apr 2020
From the Editor
Even with unprecedented challenges this academic year, we bring to you Issue 22 of the CW Chu College Newsletter, which summarises the College events, activities and achievements from July 2019 onwards.
Donations (1 July 2019–17 April 2020)
The College expresses its sincere appreciation to the following donors for their generous support:
Personalia (1 July 2019–17 April 2020)
Appointments and Staff Movements (College Affiliated Members)

Prof Thomas AU has accepted the College's invitation to continue as Associate Master and College Dean of Students from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2021.
Sailing Through Adversities
As with other institutions in our city and with sister colleges in CUHK, the College has been steering in waves of unprecedented challenges since June 2019—months of social unrest, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
College Graduation Ceremony 2018–19
After embarking on their new life journeys for months, the Class of 2019 had a happy reunion with College members on 7 November 2019 as they returned to their alma mater with their families and friends to attend their Graduation Ceremony.
The Class of 2019 of the College
The Class of 2019 of the College
College Orientation Camp 2019
To most of its first-year students, the unique College system of CUHK should be one of the most novel elements in their university life. The College Orientation Camp (O' Camp) is organised just before the start of each academic year to introduce new students to life in their Colleges. The O' Camp also helps these students develop a sense of belonging to their College communities, and learn about the support available in their Colleges, as they go through an important transition in life.
New students got to know one another and started to build up friendships through the O' Camp.
New students got to know one another and started to build up friendships through the O' Camp.
Italian Cultural Night
CWC Cultural Nights are cultural sharing events for our international/ exchange students to introduce the interesting cultures of their home countries, and for other participants to develop a global outlook and enhance their bonding with their international/ exchange College mates.
Michele serving an Italian drink
Michele serving an Italian drink
CWC Festival 2019: Spectacle
The CWC Festival is a student-initiated College event that aims to enhance CUHK students' understanding of the College, strengthen bonding among College students and integrate students from different origins. The CWC Festival 2019 was a series of activities and games under a spectacular circus theme, through which the Organising Committee (OC), formed by 16 committed College students, sought to bring happiness to every participant.
College students having a dance performance on stage
College students having a dance performance on stage
Mentorship Scheme 2019–20
The College Mentorship Scheme was first introduced in 2012. By now, almost 80 mentors, all distinguished professionals in their respective fields, have joined the Scheme to help our students. Over 210 students are either currently in the Scheme, or have completed it.
Career and Internship Scheme
Internship Opportunities for Summer 2020

Summer internship opportunities were offered by several companies to our students, mainly in the fields of computer engineering, programming, and research and development. Interested students had to send their applications to the companies.
The participants met their tutors in a relaxing setting.
The participants met their tutors in a relaxing setting.
Awards
The College congratulates our members on receiving the following awards for their outstanding achievements:
Prof Peter W FERRETTO and the model of the Book House
Prof Peter W FERRETTO and the model of the Book House
College Service Team
Summer Service Project (Organised by the Seventh Service Team, ServiChu)

Thanks to the generous support from The D. H. Chen Foundation, the College Service Team has launched its service projects smoothly throughout the years and they have positively influenced the lives of both university and secondary school participants of the projects.
ServiChu and secondary school participants enjoying games in the three-day-two-night camp
ServiChu and secondary school participants enjoying games in the three-day-two-night camp
Student Union
The Representative Council and the Executive Council, Student Union of CW Chu College

The Representative Council (RC) is the highest body for the daily supervision of the Student Union of CWC, and acts as the representative for members of the Union; it shall be responsible for supervising the Executive Council and Affiliated Societies, as well as other affairs as prescribed by The Constitution of the Student Union of CW Chu College (The Constitution). The Executive Council (EC) is the highest institution of the Union in its daily executive operation. According to The Constitution, where no EC is elected or confirmed for whatever reasons, the RC shall act as the EC until the end of the term of office.
Residents' Association
Temporary Suspension of the Residents' Association

For details, please refer to Page 28 of the Report of the Master 2019.
Incoming Exchange Students (2019–20)
Welcome Lunch in Term 1, 2019–20

In Term 1, 2019–20, 25 incoming exchange students were affiliated to the College. They came from Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Japan, Switzerland, Thailand, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. They were greeted at the welcome lunch on 30 August 2019 by College Fellows and teachers, student ambassadors who are senior-year College students, as well as College staff.
Prof Wai-Yee Chan, College Master, greeting an incoming exchange student in Term 1, 2019–20 during the Welcome Lunch
Prof Wai-Yee Chan, College Master, greeting an incoming exchange student in Term 1, 2019–20 during the Welcome Lunch
Sharing by Graduating Class of 2020
Mr PAU Chi Hou Hugo and Ms PEH Bo Fang, both from the 2016–17 cohort, have shared with us their College life throughout these four years.
Mr PAU Chi Hou Hugo and other RA Executive Committee members after the singing contest held by them
Mr PAU Chi Hou Hugo and other RA Executive Committee members after the singing contest held by them
Sharing by Students Returning from Outbound Exchange
Academic Exchange at the University of Toronto, Canada in Term 1, 2019–20 (Mr MAO Yanqi, Year 3, Risk Management Science)

I have gained a lot from this exchange experience, in both academic and non-academic areas. Located in the centre of Toronto, the University of Toronto (UofT) is a prestigious university with quality education and a beautiful campus. I took several major courses, and experienced slightly different teaching methodology from CUHK. The classes at UofT were more active, with more class activities through which I could feel a stronger sense of participation. I found that more engagement in classes in a relaxing atmosphere results in a better learning outcome.
Yanqi travelled to Banff National Park after the semester ended.
Yanqi travelled to Banff National Park after the semester ended.
Alumni Greetings
In this Issue, Mr CHIANG Ethan and Ms WU Hiu Lam Crystal, graduates of Term 2, 2018–19 and Term 1, 2019–20 respectively, share about their life after graduation.
Mr CHIANG Ethan at the College Photo Day in March 2019
Mr CHIANG Ethan at the College Photo Day in March 2019
High Table Dinners in 2019–20
First High Table Dinner: StandTall 2008–2019—What I Learned from My Patients (Dr LAW Sheung Wai)

This High Table Dinner was held on 10 September 2019. The guest of honour, Dr LAW Sheung Wai, is Consultant and Deputy Chief of Service from the Department of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Tai Po Hospital and awardee of Hong Kong Humanity Award 2017. As an orthopedic surgeon devoted to humanitarian work, he spoke about how the StandTALL Project launched after the Sichuan earthquake in 2008 helped reinvigorate the lives of many victims who lost their limbs in the disaster.
Prof Emily CHAN giving a sharing about CCOUC at the third High Table Dinner in 2019–20
Prof Emily CHAN giving a sharing about CCOUC at the third High Table Dinner in 2019–20
Peer Mentoring Program 2019
To help new students adapt to university life, the College has been co-hosting the Peer Mentoring Program organised by the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) since its launch in 2014. Each peer mentee receives individual support from a peer mentor, an upper-year student matched by major subjects and trained by ILC.
At the Mentee Preparation Session on 26 September 2019, Dr Yvonne LOONG introducing peer mentees to the details about the Peer Mentoring Program 2019
At the Mentee Preparation Session on 26 September 2019, Dr Yvonne LOONG introducing peer mentees to the details about the Peer Mentoring Program 2019
College Activities
The following is a list of College activities, talks and workshops held between August and October 2019 to enrich students' campus life (in chronological order):
Prof Wai-Yee CHAN (second row, fifth from left), College Master, treated College staff to a buffet lunch on Staff Appreciation Day, 13 December 2019.
Prof Wai-Yee CHAN (second row, fifth from left), College Master, treated College staff to a buffet lunch on Staff Appreciation Day, 13 December 2019.
Culture and Language Enhancement
The following is a list of College culture and language enhancement activities/ workshops organised from September to November 2019 (in chronological order):
Participants of the Toastmasters Club Taster Session in Term 2, 2019–20 sharing about their term break in the warm-up group exercise
Participants of the Toastmasters Club Taster Session in Term 2, 2019–20 sharing about their term break in the warm-up group exercise
Sports
College Sports Teams (Term 1, 2019–20)

The following College sports teams participated in Inter-Collegiate Tournaments in September and October 2019.
Participants having practice
Participants having practice
Outreach Activity
New Student Orientation Day 2019

The Orientation Day was organised on 6 August 2019 by CUHK for HKDSE students newly admitted to the University to learn more about the nine Colleges. On that day, with the assistance of student ambassadors drawn from existing College students, CWC arranged in the morning a consultation session and in the afternoon an open-house session for the new CUHK students to join campus tours around the College.
CWC students introducing the College to new CUHK students newly admitted to CUHK in the consultation session
CWC students introducing the College to new CUHK students newly admitted to CUHK in the consultation session
Visitors
Participants of 2019 Summer Institute for Mainland Higher Education Executives
The participants of the programme having lunch in the College canteen
The participants of the programme having lunch in the College canteen
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From the Editor
Donations (1 July 2019–17 April 2020)
Personalia (1 July 2019–17 April 2020)
Sailing Through Adversities
College Graduation Ceremony 2018–19
College Orientation Camp 2019
Italian Cultural Night
CWC Festival 2019: Spectacle
Mentorship Scheme 2019–20
Career and Internship Scheme
Awards
College Service Team
Student Union
Residents' Association
Incoming Exchange Students (2019–20)
Sharing by Graduating Class of 2020
Sharing by Students Returning from Outbound Exchange
Alumni Greetings
High Table Dinners in 2019–20
Peer Mentoring Program 2019
College Activities
Culture and Language Enhancement
Sports
Outreach Activity
Visitors
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