| Issue 14 08 Jul 2016 | ||
| From the Editor | ||
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We are pleased to bring to you Issue 14 of the College Newsletter, which summarizes the events and achievements from April 2016 onwards. Our fourth academic year drew to a successful conclusion, with our first class of graduates starting a new page in their lives. Our teachers continue to guide the College's development with new inspirations, and our administration team has expanded. We are ready to welcome a new cohort of students into our intimate family. We owe much to our friends and are pleased to share the story of our thriving community with them.
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| Master-designate Appointed | ||
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The College is delighted to welcome Professor Wai-yee Chan as the next Master. |
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| Donations (10 May 2016 – 30 Jun 2016) | ||
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The College expresses its sincere appreciation to donors for their generous support. |
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| Personalia (May – Jul 2016) | ||
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Appointments Prof Chan Wai-yee will be the next Master of the College, with effect from 1 January 2017. For details, please see the article 'Master-designate appointed' of this issue. |
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| Farewell Party for the First Graduating Class | ||
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As summer sets in, the first graduating class, comprising students in the founding cohort and a small number admitted with advanced standing in 2013, are leaving the College to embark upon various careers or to pursue further studies. A farewell party was held on 13 May 2016 to celebrate this important milestone. This event will be remembered by teachers and students as another special moment in their journey together.
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| Miss Carissa Ma Wins Cultus et Beneficentia Award 2016 | ||
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Congratulations to Miss Carissa Ma, Year 4 student majoring in English, for winning the Cultus et Beneficentia Award 2016! |
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| Cultural and Language Study Tour to Beijing | ||
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The Cultural and Language Study Tour to Beijing was a 10-day tour organised by CW Chu College, in collaboration with the Office of Academic Links (China) of CUHK and the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). A group of 19 College students visited Beijing from 14 to 23 May 2016, accompanied by Prof Kenneth Young, College Master and Ms Gigi So, Project Coordinator.
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| In the Eyes of Exchange Students | ||
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Reflections on Hong Kong A sharing by Mr Patrick Thomas IDDISON, an exchange student from Durham University, UK in the academic year 2015–16. Living in Hong Kong has been an experience unlike any other, in one of the most fast-paced cities on earth. I knew when I chose to study abroad that I wanted to step up from the small town of my home university, and HK was my first choice. It has not been without difficulties, mainly the language barrier, but trying to overcome these challenges has been part of the enjoyment of my new home. |
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| From Japan: My Life at CW Chu College | ||
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My Exchange Experience (by Takuto OKAMOTO) |
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| CWC Students Share Overseas Exchange Experience | ||
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Academic Exchange in Denmark (by Mr Howard WANG Haoran) |
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| From Kyrgyzstan to Hong Kong | ||
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Mr Kairat ESHBOLOTOV, Year 2 international student majoring in Mathematics and Information Engineering, came from Kyrgyzstan. In May 2016, he was interviewed by Wen Wei Po, a Hong Kong-based Chinese language newspaper, in which he shared about his decision to study in Hong Kong. With Kairat's consent, the College invited Kairat to share more about his background and experience. |
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| Awards | ||
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The College would like to congratulate the following College members for their academic achievements. Prof Tjonnie Li Shares in Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics |
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| Alumni Club | ||
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The Alumni Club of CW Chu College, CUHK (the 'Alumni Club') was formed in Term 2, 2015–16, for the purpose of maintaining friendship and links among alumni. It is intended that an Alumni Association, independently registered under the Societies Ordinance or the Companies Ordinance, will in due course be formed by the alumni themselves to replace the Alumni Club.
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| The Student Honour Code Committee | ||
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The election procedures of the Fourth Student Honour Code Committee (SHCC) were initiated by the members of the Third SHCC in mid-March 2016. All students of CW Chu College could submit nominations up to 5 Apr 2016. |
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| College Internship Scheme 2016 | ||
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Summer Internship 2016 The College Internship Scheme 2016 was open for application from 15 to 24 March 2016. About 30 summer internship opportunities exclusive for CWC students were sourced from 21 organisations across various sectors, such as project management, finance, marketing, accounting, engineering, product development, research and development, and social services. A total of 25 students applied to the Scheme. Interviews were conducted in April and May 2016. As of early July 2016, nine students have secured internship offers. |
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| High Table Dinner and Dinner Events | ||
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The Fourth High Table Dinner (2015–16) The Fourth High Table Dinner of the academic year 2015–16 was held on 20 April 2016. The guest of honour on this occasion was Ms Lina Yan Hau Yee, who gave an inspiring speech on 'Our Pride and Our Treasure'. |
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| College Activities | ||
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Russian Cultural Night On 7 April 2016, Prof Eugene Ponomarev, College teacher from the School of Biomedical Sciences, hosted a Russian Cultural Night to introduce Russian traditions and gave a sharing to CWC students. |
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| Sports | ||
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Golf Fun Day Over 30 College students tried their hands at golf on 1 April 2016 at Garden Farm Golf Centre in Sai Kung. Many participants grasped the gist after just a few swings, showing great potential to become professional golfers. |
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| Hostel Events and Initiatives | ||
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The Lanson Mini Library and Reading Room The Lanson Mini Library and Reading Room on 2/F of the Ina Ho Chan Un Chan Building, CWC, currently has a collection of about 6,000 books, donated by various friends and colleagues. |
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| Visitors | ||
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From April to July 2016, the College received a number of visitors. Details of these visits are as follows (in chronological order). |
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| Next Issue | ||
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The next issue of the CW Chu College Newsletter will be published in the fourth quarter of 2016. 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 10 Oct 2016.
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