12 MAR 2016 ISSUE 1
Message from the Director of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) issues a tri-weekly e-newsletter to all students. Starting from this issue, we have adopted a brand new interface for this publication.

Blood Donation Campaign 2016

 The blood donation campaign co-organized by the Office of Student Affairs and the Hong Kong Red Cross will be held soon.  All CUHK members aged 16–60, weighed over 41 kilograms (around 90 pounds) and proved healthy are welcome to join with your HKID Card.


Seminar of Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

(Please refer to the Chinese version)


Talk on Working and Further Study in Mainland

(Please refer to the Chinese version)


Hong Kong Explorer Series - Central and Wanchai Religious Buildings

 Do you understand why Sikhs (錫克教徒) wear turban (包頭巾)? Do you know where the oldest mosque is located in Hong Kong?


Alumni Sharing Session for Mainland Students

(Please refer to the Chinese version)


CUHK Host Family Programme Reunion Dinner

 The Incoming Students Section of the Office of Student Affairs is going to organize a gathering dinner on campus for our host families and non-local students on 11 April 2016 (Monday).


Cultural Feast in March

 With spring flowers blossoming, try to put away your mobile phone, tablet or notebook for a while and interact with more students from other cultures on our campus.


Cultural Fun @ i-LOUNGE (April 2016)

 Three more global engagement events will be held before end of this academic year. Let's check-in Hong Kong, Europe and Central America at i-LOUNGE in April!


South and Southeast Asian Cultural Festival

 Various cultural activities always sprout up on campus in springy March. This year, the Office of Student Affairs is going to organize the South and Southeast Asian Cultural Festival to present the kaleidoscopic cultures of these two regions cross the board – opening ceremony, food and cultural booths, talk and workshops, and many others!


Sponsorship Programme on Promoting Understanding of Special Educational Needs (2015-16)

 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.


Subsidies to Student Activities - Result Release

 The vetting of applications for the Student Activity Fund of the Federation of the Alumni Associations of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2nd term, 2015-16) and that for UGC Block Grant Student Activities Fund (2nd term, 2015-16) are expected to be completed in late March 2016.


Internationalization Activity Fund 2015-16

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.


Activities in March under Student Leader Training Scheme

(Please refer to the Chinese version)


AIA Foundation Young Leaders Development Programme 2016

 AIA Foundation Young Leaders Development Programme 2016 is now open for enrolment.  This Programme aims to train up young people to become future leaders with social consciousness.  The theme of this year is "Make a breakthrough this SUMMER!"


Student Development Programmes

 In March and April, the Student Counselling and Development Service will hold the following events for students to facilitate their personal growth and self-enhancement:


Career Guidance Programmes and Recruitment Talks in Late March 2016

 The Career Planning and Development Centre (CPDC) is going to organize a number of guidance programmes and recruitment talks in late March 2016 as follows.


2016 Guangzhou Careers Day

 If you are interested in launching your careers in China, Guangzhou Careers Day is the recruitment event for you.


uShine SEN Service Team

 In March, the uShine SEN Service Team will organize the following training for students to enhance their mental health awareness.


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. Personal information of individual students will be treated as confidential.


The New Website of Student Amenities Section (SAMS) is Launched

 Student Amenities Section (SAMS) website has been revamped to project a fresher and more vibrant image of the services.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the Director of Student Affairs
Blood Donation Campaign 2016
Seminar of Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Talk on Working and Further Study in Mainland
Hong Kong Explorer Series - Central and Wanchai Religious Buildings
Alumni Sharing Session for Mainland Students
CUHK Host Family Programme Reunion Dinner
Cultural Feast in March
Cultural Fun @ i-LOUNGE (April 2016)
South and Southeast Asian Cultural Festival
Sponsorship Programme on Promoting Understanding of Special Educational Needs (2015-16)
Subsidies to Student Activities - Result Release
Internationalization Activity Fund 2015-16
Activities in March under Student Leader Training Scheme
AIA Foundation Young Leaders Development Programme 2016
Student Development Programmes
Career Guidance Programmes and Recruitment Talks in Late March 2016
2016 Guangzhou Careers Day
uShine SEN Service Team
Arrangement of Support Services for Students with Disabilities
The New Website of Student Amenities Section (SAMS) is Launched


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