16 SEP 2017 ISSUE 27
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FOR NEW STUDENTS
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Flourishing First Year @ CUHK

Academic Success Seminar (I) – Academic Referencing

Writing papers is one of the academics that a university student ought to do.  As a new student, you may wonder on the proper way to cite references accurately, so as to avoid plagiarism.


First-year Student Survey 2017-18
All first-year students (including senior-year intakes) are requested to fill in the Entry Class Questionnaire of the CUHK First-year Student Survey 2017-18 (Personal Particulars and Expectations of University Life) after finishing the online student registration, or by visiting the website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/proj/ecq/survey.html by 30 September 2017 (Saturday).

Orientation Talks for New Students 2017-18
In order to help new students to integrate into our campus community, a series of orientation talks focusing on university adjustment and healthy lifestyle will be held. Upcoming talks scheduled for September 2017 are as follows:

Pal Up-First Year Companion Matching Platform

Want to find a companion in the university who shares the same hobbies with you? Why don't you join Pal Up-a matching platform that helps Year 1 undergraduate students to pal up with each other by common interests and passions. Check this out-www.cuhk.edu.hk/osa/lces/images/PalUp201718.pdf


Walk-in Counselling Sessions for New Students 2017-18
To assist students in handling individual concerns or difficulties in adjusting to the University, walk-in counselling sessions for new students will be provided. Prior appointment is not required during the following period:

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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
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Blood Donation Campaign 2017-18
A blood donation campaign co-organised by the Office of Student Affairs and Hong Kong Red Cross will be held in October.  All CUHK members aged 16 - 60, weighed over 41 kilograms and proved healthy are welcome to join.  Details of the campaign are as follows:

Fair Trade Ambassador Programme
Fair Trade Ambassador Programme (FTA) was launched in 2010 with the aims of enhancing young adults' understanding of Fair Trade and well-equipped them to promote Fair Trade in the community and apply what they learn into actions by organising campaigns and activities.

HK Mindfulness Day
Provide an opportunity for students and staff to learn the knowledge and skills on mindfulness and to enhance individual's skills in handling stress.

Health Promotion Campaign

(Chinese version only)

今年「身.心.活」計劃再度推出,期於校園内推廣健康的生活態度、提倡均衡飲食、鼓勵恆常運動,並藉此呼籲戒除不良嗜好。活動詳情如下:


Orbis Student Ambassador Campaign 2017-18
Time to launch the "Be Bold, Be Global" themed Orbis Student Ambassador Campaign! As leaders, students can take a step forward and gather youth's strength and change the world.

The Fifth National University Student Art Exhibition

(Chinese version only)

主題:理想與信念

University YMCA (CUHK) Project
耆青想「你」行 -聯校廣州服務團2017

(Chinese version only)

大學青年會(香港中文大學)計劃(下稱Uni-Y®計劃)配合大學「博文約禮」的校訓,以及香港中華基督教青年會「非以役人、乃役於人」的使命,致力裝備大學生成為具備國際視野和關心社會的青年領袖。

Uni-Y®計劃每年均舉辦多元化的活動,包括海外服務交流團、海外工作實習計劃、聯校事工和本地服務等。現誠邀各位同學加入成為會友。

入會表格:http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/osa/uniyproject/UniY Project Membership.pdf


突破機構 - 【社會調查實習證書計劃】(第二十九期招募)

(Chinese version only)

突破機構為青年人提供一項提升自己的服務及學習的計劃 ─【社會調查實習證書計劃】,透過服務及專業培訓,為他們提供實戰學習的機會,亦能拓闊知識技能、提升溝通技巧,實習計劃對學員各方面成長均有幫助。


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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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Cultural Fun@i-LOUNGE - Broaden Your Imagination towards the World
OSA holds a series of workshops with various cultural themes during semester - they are totally free and welcome ALL. If you are eager to immerse yourself in exotic languages, make folk handicrafts or regional snacks or learn about global issues and make foreign friends, you shouldn't miss them!

Internationalization Events Online Platform

In order to promote the University's internationalization efforts, an online directory for global and cultural events at CUHK is launched recently at

www.i-events.cuhk.edu.hk.

International Festival 2017 - A continuation of exploration; a celebration of cultural diversity
From 29 September to 18 October 2017, the Office of Student Affairs will organize the International Festival which aims to further connect our new students with the CUHK community and create a platform for cultural exchange.

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FUNDING SUPPORT
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Internationalization Activity Fund

Purpose: The Internationalization Activity Fund aims to support students to organise activities which promote internationalization and inter-cultural exchange opportunities among members of the University community.


Sponsorship Programme on Promoting Understanding of Special Educational Needs (Phase II)

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.


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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Career Guidance Programmes and Recruitment Talks in September 2017
The Career Planning and Development Centre (CPDC) is going to organise a number of guidance programmes and recruitment talks as follows.

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DISABILITY SERVICES
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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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FOR NEW STUDENTS
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Flourishing First Year @ CUHK
First-year Student Survey 2017-18
Orientation Talks for New Students 2017-18
Pal Up-First Year Companion Matching Platform
Walk-in Counselling Sessions for New Students 2017-18
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
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Blood Donation Campaign 2017-18
Fair Trade Ambassador Programme
HK Mindfulness Day
Health Promotion Campaign
Orbis Student Ambassador Campaign 2017-18
The Fifth National University Student Art Exhibition
University YMCA (CUHK) Project
突破機構 - 【社會調查實習證書計劃】(第二十九期招募)
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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Cultural Fun@i-LOUNGE - Broaden Your Imagination towards the World
Internationalization Events Online Platform
International Festival 2017 - A continuation of exploration; a celebration of cultural diversity
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FUNDING SUPPORT
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Internationalization Activity Fund
Sponsorship Programme on Promoting Understanding of Special Educational Needs (Phase II)
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Career Guidance Programmes and Recruitment Talks in September 2017
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DISABILITY SERVICES
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Arrangement of Support Services for Students with Disabilities


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