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Alumni are invited to “come home” and join the "Information Day" organised by the Admissions Office on 17 October (Saturday) from 9:30am to 5pm. Besides getting updates on CityU quality courses and programmes, you will also have fun to meet teachers and tour around the campus, including the Student Hostels. For more information, click
here
Save the date for the CityU Banquet of Students’ Union
The annual "CityU Banquet" organised by the Students' Union has become a joyous and festive occasion to unify students, alumni and staff members. This year the theme of the Banquet is Celebrating 25 Years of Resplendent Heritage, Enlightening CityU’s Prosperous Future. Act now and reserve your place for the event to be held at 8pm on 21 October (Wednesday) at University Circle. Seats are limited and enrolment is on a first-come-first-served basis!
Let's share updates at Social Work Reunion
To celebrate the University’s 25th Anniversary and the 21st Anniversary of the Department of Applied Social Studies, the Preparation Committee for the Social Work Alumni Association of CityU is organising a reunion dinner for social work alumni on 30 October 2009 (Friday), at 7.30pm, at 5/F Student Canteen (with catering by Shing Hin Chinese Restaurant). With the theme United for Success, the dinner will feature a review of the Department’s development, performance and a talk on the
Prospect and Role of Social Work by faculty staff. Dinner fee costs $230 each. Booking and enquiries can be sent to cityusocialworkalumni@yahoo.com.hk.
Salute your favourite teacher at Teaching Excellence Awards 2009-2010
To recognise and reward distinguished teaching, the University is organising the Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA) 2009-2010. The second round of nomination are accepted from now to 30 October 2009. The awards are administered centrally by the Quality Assurance Committee. For nomination form and other details, please go to http://tfq.cityu.edu.hk/tea/.
Mark your diary for CityU Convocation Annual General Meeting cum Election
Nominations
are called for the coming election of the 2nd Standing Committee of Convocation to be held at the "Annual General Meeting" on 26 November (Thursday) at Wei Hing
Theatre. Nomination form and other details are posted at http://www.convocation.cityu.edu.hk/election/ .
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Council Chairman shares his insights on future leaders
Co-presented by Alumni Civility Hall and CityU
Convocation, CityU Council Chairman The Hon Leung Chun-ying,
GBS, JP (梁振英太平紳士) , will share his views on the topic Nurturing Future Leaders: From Student to Professional at the Civility Dialogue Series on 19 October (Monday) at 8.30pm, at Multi-Purpose Hall A, Student Residence. Limited seats are available, please call the Convocation Secretariat at 3442 6463.
Meet the best minds in
science at world academician conference
Fourteen top scientists including Nobel Laureates will
converge on CityU on 22 and 23 October 2009 at
conference "Where is Science Going in the 21st Century?"
to probe the potential future directions of scientific
advancement, and discuss what shapes and motivates great
scientists. Seats are available on a
first-come-first-served basis. Click
here for more details.
Enchanting music to celebrate Silver Jubilee
The "Anniversary Concert" being held on 31 October (Saturday), 7pm-9.30pm at U-Circle is part of the celebratory events to commemorate the University’s 25th Anniversary. The evening concert will feature a wide range of music and singing performances under the theme Heaven, Earth, Man. Free tickets are available for you and friends on a first-come-first-served basis. Please call Student Development Services at 3442 8107 for ticketing arrangement.
Become a volunteer to build homes for needy
 Alumni are invited to join the Habitat for Humanity’s voluntary force in their “2009 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project” from 15 to 21 November led by the former US president Jimmy Carter and his wife to help build homes in five poverty-hit regions bordering the Mekong River including China, Cambodia, etc. Enrolment is now open for the Sichuan project, so
register
now. More details can be found here.
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University News
University’s Vision and Mission statements
University President Way Kuo has announced new Vision and Mission statements for CityU to define a clear sense of direction and sharp focus for the University’s future development. The University aspires to become a leading global university
excelling in research and professional education. Its
mission is to nurture and develop the talents of
students and to create applicable knowledge in order to
support social and economic advancement.
CityU confers six ardent supporters with Honorary Fellow titles
Six distinguished persons including three CityU alumni were bestowed the title of Honorary Fellow of CityU in recognition of their distinctive contribution to the development of, and service to, the University at the "Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony" held on 23 September. The distinguished Honorary Fellows are Professor Chan Kei-biu, MH, Mr Chan Tai-ho, Mr Andrew Fan Ka-fai (alumnus), Mr Peter Ho Ka-nam (alumnus), Mr David Hui Yip-wing (alumnus), and Mr Gabriel Yu Chi-ming. To read the full report, click here.
President shed lights on reliability
Professor Way Kuo, President of CityU delivered a lecture on 6 October entitled Reliability in the 21st Century. It was as one of the events of CityU’s silver jubilee celebrations. Click here to read the full report.
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CityU Alumni Story
Alumna of School of Creative Media portrays the life of a 200-year-old Sha Tin village in her debut picture book
Rainbow Leung Hiu-man (pen name Lee Heung-lan), one of the eight winners in the Second Young Writers’ Debut Competition, published her first picture book – Wo Che Village earlier. Some of her original paintings are on display until 18 October at Art & Culture Outreach. Read her interview.
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Achievements
Distinguished alumnus wins “Ten Outstanding Young Persons 2009” title
Mr Jonathan Chan Pok-chi,
a distinguished graduate of the College of Science and
Engineering, won the Ten Outstanding Young Persons 2009 title in recognition of his outstanding professional achievements and involvement in community services. Share his achievement here.
CityU sworn into international honour society
CityU chapter of the international honour society Kappa Delta Pi was inducted on 22 September in a solemn swearing in a ceremony conducted on campus. The induction into the century-old society is a first for a university in Asia, reflecting CityU’s successful and continued dedication to continuous professional growth. Click here for the full report.
Biology and Chemistry student brings home the accolade
Eva Loi I-ha, Year 2 MPhil Biology and Chemistry student, won the Otto Hutzinger Student Award at the 29th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (Dioxin 2009) held in Beijing for her paper titled Partitioning Behaviour and Trophic Transfer of Perfluorinated Compounds in Hong Kong Mai Po Tidal Shrimp Ponds, China.
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Network Flourishes and Communication Strengthens
Silver Jubilee Reunion: Ocean Park Night makes a splash
2,500 CityU members including alumni, students and their family members attended the "Silver Jubilee Reunion: Ocean Park Night" held on 19 September organised by Alumni Relations Office to celebrate CityU’s 25th Anniversary. At the kick-off ceremony at the Ocean Theatre, President Professor Way Kuo shared with participants the recent development of the University and took part in the performance with dolphins and sea lions at the Theatre. Various alumni associations also seized the opportunity for reunion gathering. Special thanks should go to the alumni donors Mr Andrew Fan, Mr David Chiu, and Professor Ng Tat-lun who offered generous sponsorship for the event. Participants were thrilled joining this ever large-scale reunion activity of the University! Please click here to share the happy moments
and here
for the report.
Updates from Alumni Giving Club
As a conduit for alumni and students to express their support for the University through regular voluntary contributions, the Alumni Giving Club has enjoyed steady growth to more than 6,100 members now. The Club offered a digital photo-taking service for its members at the anniversary Ocean Park Night. The Club would like to thank enthusiastic alumni for their generous sponsorship of the event. Please click here to see happy faces of the Club members on that night.
Alumni
reunite under full moon
More than 250 alumni and University members held a joyful reunion at the "CityU Banquet (Alumni Edition)" on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Organised by the CityU Convocation as one of the celebratory activities for the University’s 25th anniversary, the banquet featured popular performances by the CityU Chinese Orchestra, CityU Singers and Magic Society. A highlight was the prize presentation for winners of the "Golden Memories in CityU" Photographic Collection.
Please click
here for the photo gallery and
here
for the report.
Dr Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai speaks on the rise of China
Some 100 participants including alumni and students gathered at the University’s Student Residence Multi-Function Hall on 17 September to meet Dr Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai (范徐麗泰博士) in the Civility Dialogue Series titled The Rise of China & University Students in Hong Kong presented by the Alumni Civility Hall. Full report available here.
Explorer tells how human acts threaten environment
In her talk entitled Dr Lee’s Exploration of the Arctic Region – A Recent Update organised by CityU Convocation on 15 September, Dr Rebecca Lee shared her insights and adventures on polar explorations, and what motivated her to establish the Polar Museum Foundation. She particularly highlighted how human acts endanger the environment. Click here for photos of that evening.
Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Charity Walk
Alumni joined a group of University members including staff, students and their families and friends to take part in the "Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Charity Walk" in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China. Money raised for this charity walk held on 27 September would be donated to the Community Chest of Hong Kong to help the needy.
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Benefits Exclusive for Alumni & Other Updates
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card brings credit
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alumni
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Temporary
closure of JSC golf practice area
Owing to the construction work located at the Joint Sports Centre (JSC), the Golf Practice Area there will be temporarily closed from 27 October 2009 to the end of December 2011. Alumni users may contact the JSC Service Counter at 27941168 should there be enquiries.
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