| Issue 20 31 May 2019 | ||
| From the Editor | ||
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We are pleased to bring to you Issue 20 of the CW Chu College Newsletter, which summarises the College events, activities and achievements from February 2019 onwards. |
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| Donations (1 February–15 March 2019) | ||
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The College expresses its sincere appreciation to the following donor for his/ her generous support: |
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| Personalia (1 February–15 March 2019) | ||
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Appointments and Staff Movements (College Administrators) |
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| Photo Day 2019 | ||
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The College's fourth graduating class will shortly complete their undergraduate studies at CUHK and leave the College for the workplace or for further studies. The Photo Day 2019 on 1 March 2019 was an occasion for the graduates-to-be to reminisce about their College life, and for the College to wish them the best in the days ahead. |
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| Sharing by Graduating Class of 2019 | ||
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Mr CHAN Yu Yan Ian and Ms WONG Lee Ching Michelle, from the 2015–16 cohort, have shared with us their College life throughout these four years.
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| Launch Ceremony for the Mentorship Scheme and Presentation of Scholarships and Certificates 2018–19 | ||
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The Launch Ceremony for the Mentorship Scheme and Presentation of Scholarships and Certificates 2018–19 was held on 16 March 2019. Over a hundred people were present, including Dr David CHU, Chairman of the Committee of Overseers, scholarship donors, mentors and mentees, guests and friends of the College, College affiliates, parents, as well as award and certificate recipients. |
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| English Calligraphy Workshop | ||
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To inspire College students to write in their own hands to their beloved ones, the English Calligraphy Workshop targeting beginners was held before the Valentine's Day on 12 February 2019. It was hosted by Mr Jeremy ETH, a letter artist and former product designer. |
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| Hong Kong Cup All Japan University Student Ambassadors English Programme 2018–19 | ||
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In late February 2019, the College welcomed one of the student ambassadors of the Hong Kong Cup All Japan University Student Ambassadors English Programme 2018–19. The programme was organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo) and the Japan News to encourage university students in Japan to explore the dynamism and rich diversity of Hong Kong. The Japanese student, Ms Aiko YAMASHITA, resided in the College hostel from 26 February to 4 March 2019, and had some memorable moments with our students. |
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| Mentorship Scheme 2018–19 | ||
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The College Mentorship Scheme was first introduced in 2012. By now, over 70 mentors, all distinguished professionals in various fields, have joined the Scheme to help our students. A total of almost 200 students are either currently in the Mentorship Scheme, or have completed the Scheme. |
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| Career and Internship Scheme | ||
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College Internship Scheme 2019
Under the scheme this year, almost 50 summer internship opportunities were sourced from 15 companies/ organisations across various fields, such as accounting, administration, engineering, hotel services, marketing, press, programming, research and development and social services. They were open for application in early March 2019. |
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| College Service Team | ||
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Laisee for the Chest
This charitable activity, organised by The Community Chest of Hong Kong, aims to strengthen the NGO's elderly services with funds raised by people who donate their laisee (red packet money). The Service Team supported the meaningful act by appealing to College students to donate some of their laisee received during the Lunar New Year between February and March 2019. A total of HK$800 was collected and donated to The Community Chest. |
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| Residents' Association | ||
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The Fifth Executive Committee of the Residents' Association, Cosmos, organised the following activities for the College residents (mid-February to mid-March 2019): |
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| Sharing by Students Returning from Outbound Exchange | ||
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Academic Exchange at University of Washington, United States (Mr LI Zhaohang, Year 3, Integrated BBA Programme) |
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| Alumni Greetings | ||
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In this Issue, Ms Shivangi SINGH and Ms POON Ka Wing Fiona, graduates in Term 1, 2018–19, share about their life after graduation. |
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| Sharing by Incoming Exchange Students (2018–19) | ||
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By Mr LIN Jian-Cheng Jason Mr LIN Jian-Cheng Jason was an exchange student from National Central University in Taiwan in 2018–19. He has shared with us his College life below: 'Time flies but stories stay.' This meaningful saying best describes my exchange life in Hong Kong! |
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| College Activities | ||
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The following activities and workshops were held between February and mid-March 2019 to enrich students' campus life: |
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| Culture and Language Enhancement | ||
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Toastmasters Club Taster Sessions
The Toastmasters Club Taster Sessions have been organised by the College with the assistance of our student coordinators, to encourage College students to improve public speaking skills through peer sharing of tips on oratory, prepared and impromptu speeches and peer evaluation and support. |
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| Sports | ||
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Lacrosse Fun Day
Lacrosse is a team sport played with a lacrosse stick and a lacrosse ball. Players use the head of the stick to carry, pass, catch, and shoot the ball into the goal. In collaboration with Morningside College, CW Chu College held its first Lacrosse Fun Day on 25 January 2019 at Sir Philip Haddon-Cave Sports Field. A total of 15 CWC students joined the Fun Day. |
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| Next Issue | ||
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The next issue of CW Chu College Newsletter will be published in July 2019. College members are welcomed to provide news and contributions (in either Chinese or English) to the College Office via email (info.cwchu@cuhk.edu.hk) by 21 June 2019. |
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