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Classroom P4-704 in Yeung Kin Man Academic Building at CityU has been named “Chu Wong Yim Fong Classroom” in appreciation of the Chu Wong Yim Fong Foundation’s support.
More than 300 freshmen were welcomed by Professor Way Kuo, CityU President, at the opening ceremony of an orientation camp organised by the Students’ Union on 18 August.
“The Sound of Heaven over Mount Jade” performed by the Taiwan Vox Nativa Choir and Percussion Ensemble invited by CityU was held on 12 August.
Around 60 children joined the event “Bring Kids to Work Day” for a day of discovery and fun at CityU on 9 August.
The Persian Room in the Run Run Shaw Library of CityU has been named the “Mrs Chao King Lin Study Room” in appreciation of the generous support of Mr Chao King-lin to the University.
Tomas Collins,an exchange student from Australia's Murdoch University,found life at CityU and in Hong Kong exhilarating."It's an eye-opening experience,"said Tomas,who began his six-month sojourn in July 2002 as a final year student in the Department of Public and Social Administration."I'm particularly impressed by the multi-lingual environment in Hong Kong and among the college students."
CityU's 2000-2001 Annual Report and Financial Report won a Bronze prize in the Non-profit Making and Charitable Organization category in the 2002 Best Annual Reports Awards organized by the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA). At a ceremony on 16 December, Professor Y S Wong, Vice-President for Administration, received a trophy on behalf of the University from the organizer.
A forum aimed at encouraging local companies to become learning organizations was held at CityU on 13 December. Organized by the Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management (MEEM), the Forum for Industrial Learning Organizations attracted representatives from 11 local companies. The forum was also an opportunity for CityU researchers and collaborating companies to share their findings and experiences.
In the presence of about 80 guests, CityU's Chinese Civilisation Centre (CCIV) and the City University of Hong Kong Press on 2 December launched the first two titles of the new Chinese Civilisation Lecture Series.
As part of its bid to enrich the learning experience, CityU encourages students to take part in its Student Exchange Programme. Under this scheme, students are eligible to apply for Student Exchange Fund (SEF) sponsorship to study in one of CityU's partner institutions for one or two semesters. Successful SEF candidates receive support up to a maximum of 50% of the total costs incurred for passage, accommodation and incidental charges.