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| Vol. 282019.05 | |
| 70th Anniversary Celebration Activities of New Asia College in Second half of Year (Upcoming) | |
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To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the College, the following activities will be held in the latter half of this year: |
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| NA Alumni Reunions 2019 (Upcoming) | |
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Reunion dinner gatherings/activities for Classes 1989, 1999 and 2009 had already been held. The reunion dinner gathering of Class 1979 will be held on 16 November. |
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| Professor Ambrose King Yeo-chi Chaired the 70th Anniversary Lecture of New Asia College– "Changes of China's Culture of Learning since 19th Century" | |
In celebration of New Asia College's 70th Anniversary, distinguished scholars were invited to deliver a series of special academic lectures called the 70th Anniversary Lectures of New Asia College. One of them was held at Lecture Theatre 1 of Yasumoto International Academic Park, CUHK on 16 May (Thursday), and was delivered by Professor Ambrose King Yeo-chi, Academician of Academia Sinica and former Vice-Chancellor, former Head of New Asia College and Emeritus Professor of Sociology of the CUHK.
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| Dr. Lawrence Wong Chaired the New Asia Lectures on Contemporary China 2018/19 (Second Lecture) | |
The second lecture of "New Asia Lectures on Contemporary China 2018/19" was held at Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, CUHK on 15 February. It was our honor to have invited Dr. Lawrence Wong, New Asia College alumnus as well as Managing Partner of Big Data Elite Asia Ltd., to give a talk on "Applying Disruptive Technologies in the Rapidly Changing World".
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| Professor Li Wai-yee Chaired the 32nd Ch'ien Mu Lecture in History and Culture | |
The "Ch'ien Mu Lecture in History and Culture" aims to promote academic and cultural exchanges. Ever since its first appearance, the Lecture has been hosted each year by scholars with significant contributions and outstanding achievements in the various fields of Chinese cultural studies within and without the country. The lecture series has been receiving permanent endowment of the Mr. Chan Chi-sun Chinese Culture Fund since 2013.
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| Sir Richard J. Roberts Chaired the 5th Yen Kwo-Yung Lecture in Life Sciences | |
The fifth "Yen Kwo-Yung Lecture in Life Sciences", co-organised by the New Asia College and the School of Life Sciences, aimed at enabling the general public and students to better understand life sciences and to appreciate their essence, while promoting the values and application of life sciences in modern society. A total of three lectures of "Yen Kwo-Yung Lecture in Life Sciences", hosted by Sir Richard J. Roberts, Ph.D., F.R.S., D.S., 1993 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine and Chief Scientific Officer of New England Biolabs Inc., were held from 28 to 30 March 2019.
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| New Asia College / Yale University Student Exchange Programme | |
The New Asia College and the Yale University of the US have been jointly organising this exchange programme since 1993 to enhance Hong Kong and US students' understanding of social, cultural and technological development issues in the two regions through a series of academic seminars, symposiums and visits.
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| Genuine Communication – Intensive Training on Presentation and Communication Skills | |
The New Asia College organised the Workshops on "Genuine Communication – Intensive Training on Presentation and Communication Skills" in November 2018 to enhance the daily presentation and communication skills of our students and alumni.
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| New Asia Young Scholar Scheme 2018/19 (Review) | |
The New Asia Young Scholars Scheme aims at promoting whole-person development among our students, igniting their passion for Chinese culture, and equipping them with sensitivity to social issues and leadership skills. Mr. Roland Lam and Ms. Wong Oi-yee have generously supported the programme since 2014. |
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| Chinese New Year Party 2019 | |
While the year of the Pig began, New Asia College and NACAA co-organised the Chinese New Year Party 2019 at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Garden Inn Hong Kong Mongkok on 22 February 2019. Over 200 alumni, students and friends of the College gathered to celebrate this festival with applauses and a series of fun activities. |
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| 70th Anniversary Golf Day of New Asia College | |
In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of New Asia College, the New Asia Alumni Golf Association (NAAGA) and the College co-organised a Golf Day at the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course on 9 April. A Prize Presentation Banquet was also held that evening. A total of 70 golf players and banquet guests attended the event.
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| The 20-year Reunion of Class 1999 and the 10-year Reunion of Class 2009 | |
The 20-year Reunion of Class 1999 and the 10-year Reunion of Class 2009 were held on 13 April and 4 May respectively. A total of nearly 180 guests, including alumni and their families and friends, participated in the two reunions.
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| Lunar New Year Party 2019 | |
Organised by the Staff Association of New Asia College (NACSA), the party was held at Yun Chi Hsien, New Asia College on 20 February 2019. Over 150 colleagues celebrated together and shared a copious pun choi feast.
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