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2014 8 15 No. 1 Volume 37 15 August 2014
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What is UC
UC Video What is UC
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UC Sharing Session for Freshmen
Pass-it-on Service Learning
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Award Presentation Luncheon with Overseas and Postgraduate
Scholarship Recipients
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United College, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan and
Tsinghua University, Beijing jointly organised a social service
student exchange programme Pass-it-on: Service Learning Programme
by United College and Cross-strait Tsinghua from 12 July to 11
August 2014. Thirty students from the three universities
participated in experiential service learning in Hong Kong, Beijing
and Taiwan. They visited local communities and gave a helping hand
to grassroots families by providing voluntary services. (P.9)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Staff News
UC Staff Grant, Support and Facilities 13
UC Staff Residence Vacant Flat for Application 14
Alumni News
College Alumnus Appointed as Justice of Peace 14
2014 UC Alumni Day 2014 14
Reunion Dinner for Alumni Graduated for 25 Years and 35 Years or
above 14
Community Services 15
Glorious United Man
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Student News
20142015 Admission Scholarships for 2014-2015 7
20142015 UC Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme 2014-2015 8
Welcoming Dinner for Exchange and Non-local Students 8
GOAL Programme Pass-it-on: Service Learning Programme by United
College and Cross-strait Tsinghua
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UC Toastmasters Club 10
Orientation Camp for Freshmen 11
20142015 Regular-term Residence Applications for Freshmen
2014-2015 11
2014 UC Language Improvement Project Autumn Programmes 2014
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Mr Fung Sun Kwan Whole Person Development Award Programme Opens
for Application 11
Locker Application for Non-residential Students 12
Student Life Charter 12
UC Internship Scheme 13
College News
Obituary 3
Board of Trustees News 3
119th Meeting of the Assembly of Fellows 3
What is UC UC Video What is UC 3
UC Sharing Session for Freshmen 4
Initiation Ceremony for Freshmen 4
Strengthen the Connection with Colleges of Universities in the
Mainland and Taiwan 4
Award Presentation Luncheon with Overseas and Postgraduate
Scholarship Recipients 5
Student Delegation of Sun Wah International Business School
Visited UC 5
News of the Cabinet and Assembly of Fellows of UC 6
Appointment of Acting Head 6
Appointment of Acting Dean of Students 6
UC Goes Greener 7
Service News
Next Issue of United News 15
College Event Calendar 15/8/2014 14/9/2014 15
http://www.croucher.org.hk/funding/recognising-outstanding-hong-kong-scientists-mid-career?lang=hk
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In the election concluded on 29 July 2014, Mr Cheng Kar-shing,
Mr Raymond K Cheung, Mrs Irene Y L Cheung, Mr David M H Fong, Dr
Fong Yun-wah, Mr Hamilton H H Ho, Mr Ho Man-sum (Alumni Association
Representative), Mr Lee Kwok-chung (Alumni Association
Representative), Dr Solomon K N Lee, Dr Liu Lit-mo, Mr Shum
Choi-sang, Professor Stephen H S Wong (Assembly of Fellows
Representative), Mr Ricky W K Wong and Ms Lina Yan were re-elected
Trustees of the Board. Professor Christopher H K Cheng (Assembly of
Fellows Representative) was newly elected as Trustee of the Board.
The term of these fifteen Trustees will be for three years from 1
August 2014 to 31 July 2017.
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The 119th Meeting of the Assembly of Fellows will be held on
Friday, 19 September 2014 at 11:30 am in the College
Board Room.
119th Meeting of the Assembly of Fellows
Obituary
Board of Trustees News
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Mrs Pearl Kong Chen, the beloved wife of Professor Chen
Tien-chi, former College Head of United College, passed away
peacefully on 21 July 2014 at the age of 88. Mrs Chen was a
recognised gourmet in Cantonese cuisine and made a significant
contribution to the promotion of Cantonese cuisine and fine dining.
During the headship of Professor Chen, he and Mrs Chen actively
participated in student and alumni activities. Mrs Chen also
organised a staff cooking class to strengthen the bond between the
College and staff.
The memorial service for Mrs Chen was held on 10 August. United
College and its members will always remember Mrs Chen and her
support to United College. The College would like to express our
deepest condolences to Professor Chen and his family.
What is UC
Youtube
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/uccuhk
https://www.facebook.com/UnitedCollege
The new video of United College has been rolled out and the
theme of the video is What is UC. The shooting of the video has
involved teachers, students and alumni of United College. Welcome
to view the video by visiting the Colleges Youtube Channel or
Facebook Page.
United College Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/uccuhk
United College Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/UnitedCollege
What is UC UC Video What is UC
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A delegation led by Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head,
attended the International Forum of Modern College System organised
by Beihang University in Beijing on 15 July 2014, and exchanged
views with Colleges in cross-strait Universities. United College
also signed an agreement with Zhi Xing College of Beihang
University, in order to strengthen the connection and cooperation
between two Colleges and facilitate cultural exchange.
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/4 Delegation (from left): Mr Anson Wong (ECON/3), Mr Tony Chan,
Assistant College Secretary, Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head,
Mr Tsa Tsz-hin (GPAD/4),
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The 2014-2015 Initiation Ceremony for Freshmen will be held on
Friday, 5 September 2014 at 1:30 pm at Sir Run Run Shaw Hall. All
College members are invited to join the College in welcoming this
years freshmen. A group photograph will be taken during the
Ceremony and staff members are also invited to join the Luncheon
before the Ceremony at 12:00 pm at the College Staff Common Room.
Shuttle buses will be arranged to take staff members from College
campus to Sir Run Run Shaw Hall for the Ceremony. For further
information, please contact Mr George Lam or Ms Kitty Ho at 3943
7570.
Strengthen the Connection with Colleges of Universities in the
Mainland and Taiwan
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http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/NewStudents/
In order to introduce the college system in CUHK, mission of the
United College, exchange opportunities, scholarships and financial
aids, whole-person education, as well as support to students of the
College, three sharing sessions were held for the new students and
their family members on 9 August 2014. Professor Jimmy C M Yu,
College Head; Professor Vivian W Y Lee, Acting Dean of Students and
Mr Stephen C M Ng (79/SOC), College alumnus, attended the briefing
session. College student, Miss Li Ching-yeung (GRMD/4) and fresh
graduates, Mr Yip Tsz-chung (13/YGBS) and Miss Chu Lo-yi (13/FNSC)
also attended the sessions to share their college life. For more
details, please visit our website for new students as well as the
Colleges orientation activities for freshmen and their parents:
http://www.cuhk. edu.hk/uc/NewStudents/
UC Sharing Session for Freshmen
Initiation Ceremony for Freshmen
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/NewStudents/http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/NewStudents/http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/NewStudents/
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The award presentation luncheon for this years overseas and
postgraduate scholarship recipients was held on 21 July 2014 in the
UC Staff Common Room. Mr Stephen Leung, donor of the S Leung
Postgraduate Scholarship; Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head;
Professor Lam Ching-man, Chairperson of the Scholarships and
Student Finance Committee; scholarship recipients and their
parents, alumni and College members were present.
Award Presentation Luncheon with Overseas and Postgraduate
Scholarship Recipients
2013
Mr Ivan C H Lee, a 2013 graduate in Legal Studies (right),
receiving the S Leung Postgraduate Scholarship from the donor, Mr
Stephen Leung (left). Mr Lee will pursue his Master of Law Degree
at The London School of Economics and Political Science in the
United Kingdom.
Recipients, guests and College administrative staff posed a
group photo after the award presentation ceremony.
2012 Mr Raymond H M Au, a 2012 graduate in Geography and
Resource Management (right), receiving the T C Cheng Postgraduate
Scholarship from Professor Lam Ching-man, Chairperson of the
Scholarships and Student Finance Committee (left). Mr Au will
pursue his Master of Arts Degree in Town and Regional Planning at
The University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom.
2012
Mr Lam Chi-yeung, a 2012 graduate in Mathematics (right),
receiving the Dr S T Tsou Postgraduate Scholarship from Professor
Jimmy C M Yu, College Head (left). Mr Lam has completed his Master
Degree in Mathematics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and
will be continuing with his PhD work.
Student Delegation of Sun Wah International Business School
Visited UC
2014
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The student delegation of Sun Wah International Business School,
Liaoning University, visited United College on 24 July 2014. Mr
Tony M H Chan, Assistant College Secretary (second row, 2
nd right), received the delegation.
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Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head, was on leave from 4 August
to 5 August 2014. Professor Barley Mak, Associate Head and Dean of
Students, will be the Acting Head during the above period.
Professor Yu will attend The Forum of Teaching and Learning
Excellence Program in Taiwan from 25 to 27 September 2014.
Professor Yu will also attend The 2014 International Symposium on
Resource Chemistry in Shanghai from 28 to 30 September 2014.
Professor Stephen H S Wong, Associate Head will be the Acting Head
during the above period.
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Professor Barley Mak, Associate College Head and Dean of
Students, attended the 17th World Congress of the
International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) in
Brisbane, Australia, from 9 to 14 August 2014. Professor Mak will
also attend the 19
th Conference of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics
(PAAL) in Tokyo, Japan,
from 16 to 20 August 2014. Professor Vivian W Y Lee, School of
Pharmacy, was the Acting Dean of Students during the above
periods.
Appointment of Acting Dean of Students
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The Cabinet and the Assembly of Fellows of United College
endorsed the following appointments on 4 July and 17 July 2014
respectively:
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In the three elections concluded on 17 July 2014, the following
candidates were duly elected:
(1) Fellows of the Assembly Professor Ho Che-wah and Professor
Ellis K L Hon were re-elected Fellows of the Assembly for a term of
five years from 30 September 2014 to 29 September 2019.
(2) Representatives of the Assembly in the College Board of
Trustees Professor Stephen H S Wong, Associate College Head was
re-elected and Professor Christopher H K Cheng was newly elected by
the Assembly of Fellows as representatives of the Assembly in the
College Board of Trustees with terms of service from 1 August 2014
to 31 July 2017.
(3) College Representative in the University Senate Professor
Chu Lee-man was elected as representatives of United College in the
University Senate for the period from 1 August 2014 to 31 July
2016.
Committee Post Name Term
Committee on General Education
Member
Professor CHAN Wai-yee
1/9/2014 31/8/2017
Committee on Alumni Affairs and Development
Member
Professor Gabriel N C LAU
1/8/2014 31/7/2017
News of the Cabinet and Assembly of Fellows of UC
Appointment of Acting Head
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With the support of the Environment and Conservation Fund, food
waste composting machine is newly installed in college. Food waste
generated is changed to useful material, such as organic fertilizer
or fish food, so as to lessen pressure to our landfills. In the
coming semester, the College Environment Committee plans to launch
a Love Food campaign. It is hoped that reduce waste at source will
solve the waste problem. Details will be announced in due
course.
UC Goes Greener
Applications are now invited for the following admission
scholarships:
(1)
United College Whole-person Education Admission Scholarships
Scheme
In order to encourage students with different talents and
expertise to pursue studies in United College of The Chinese
University of Hong Kong, United College has established "United
College Whole-person Education Admission Scholarships Scheme",
awards of which include the following:
20142015 Admission Scholarships for 2014-2015
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=323228
Sports Admission Scholarship
Sports Admission Scholarship was established to give recognition
to year-one students who have achieved high standards in the
performance of sports activities as well as to encourage them to
further develop these potentials at the United College of The
Chinese University of Hong Kong. This award, in the amount of
HK$10,000, is renewable in the normative period of study for a
maximum tenure of 4 years if the awardee meets the renewal
requirements. Application form:
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=323228
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=324077
Dr Thomas Chen Si Yuan Social Service Admission Scholarships
Dr Thomas Chen Si Yuan Social Service Admission Scholarships
were established to give recognition to year-one students who have
made outstanding contributions in social services whilst in high
school and to encourage them to join the United College of The
Chinese University of Hong Kong. There are three awards, in the
amount of HK$10,000 each. The Scholarships are renewable in the
normative period of study for a maximum tenure of 4 years if the
awardees meet the renewal requirements. Application form:
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=324077
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=324483
Innovation and Culture Admission Scholarship
The Innovation and Culture Admission Scholarship was established
to recognise year-one students who have shown talents and capacity
for creativity in the arts and culture as well as to encourage them
to further develop these potentials at the United College of The
Chinese University of Hong Kong. The monetary value of the
scholarship is HK$10,000. Application form:
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=324483
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The College will organise a dinner on Thursday, 4 September 2014
at 6:30 pm in the student canteen to welcome the newly admitted
non-local undergraduates and exchange students of the College.
Welcoming Dinner for Exchange and Non-local Students
2014 9 1 9 5 5 30 https://cloud.itsc.
cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=307451 2014 9 11 6 30
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Applications are invited for the UC Shum Choi Sang Mentorship
Programme 2014-2015. This Programme, jointly organised by United
College and the United College Alumni Association, is sponsored by
Mr Shum Choi-sang, former Chairman of the College Board of
Trustees. The main purpose of the Programme is to foster a
mentoring relationship between alumni and undergraduate students of
the College. Through this mentoring, it is anticipated that
students will be able to build up self-confidence, develop good
ethics and communication skills, and enhance their knowledge beyond
mere book-learning. The Programme will also recruit overseas
mentors to provide support to students planning to participate in
exchange programmes. Their contact and communications will be
mainly by electronic means.
All UC students are welcome to apply online at the College
website https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=307451
during the period from 1 September 2014 to 5:30 pm of 5 September
2014. Mentees briefing session will be held on 11 September 2014 at
6:30 pm. Applicants are required to attend. The selection results
will be announced on the College website in early October 2014.
Applicants will also be notified of the results by email.
(2)
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=323455
Digital Heritage Elite Athlete Scholarships
The Digital Heritage Elite Athlete Scholarships were established
to provide opportunities for present and retired elite athletes who
have made significant contributions to the sports world to study in
United College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong while at the
same time helping to promote sports participation and health
awareness in the College. There are one to two awards, ranging from
HK$30,000 to HK$60,000 each. The Scholarships are renewable in the
normative period of study for a maximum tenure of 4 years if the
awardees meet the renewal requirements. Application form:
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=323455
(3)
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=325125
First-in-the-Family Tertiary Education Admission
Scholarships
The First-in-the-Family Tertiary Education Admission
Scholarships were established to encourage students who are the
first generation in the family to pursue tertiary education at
United College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The monetary
value of each scholarship is HK$2,500, number of awards to be
determined. Application form:
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=325125
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All new students are welcome to apply online at the College
website during the period from 21 August 2014 to 5:30 pm of 5
September 2014. For further details, please refer to the
announcements on the College notice boards, the College website or
enquire at the Dean of Students Office.
20142015 UC Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme 2014-2015
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United College, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan and
Tsinghua University, Beijing jointly organised a cross-strait
social service student exchange programme named Pass-it-on: Service
Learning Programme by United College and Cross-strait Tsinghua from
12 July to 11 August 2014. The Hong Kong part of this programme is
sponsored by Dr Thomas Chen Si Yuan Social Service Programme.
The programme was divided into three parts. The first part of
the programme was held in Hong Kong for ten days. Thirty students
from the three participating universities, in five groups, were
attached to different centres of The Spastics Association of Hong
Kong (SAHK) to provide voluntary service to teenagers with special
needs. Students also visited several social enterprises, conducted
home visits to grassroots families living in sub-divided units,
cubicle apartments and rooftop structures in Yau Ma Tei and Sham
Shui Po area; while in the evening, they assisted People Service
Centre to collect leftover food and then re-distribute it to needy
people in Shek Kip Mei. More experiential activities include
visiting community farm and joining Flag Day Fundraising.
The second part of the programme was held in Beijing, where
students were arranged to perform various voluntary services:
repainting walls for schools in Hebei, and improving water supply
facilities in Shanxi.
The final part of the programme was in Taiwan. Students arrived
in Fenglin, town in Hualien county, to learn more about the
indigenous communities, and to organise a festive Demons Parade for
local cultural promotion. The whole voluntary service programme
completed on 11 August 2014.
GOAL Programme Pass-it-on: Service Learning Programme by United
College and Cross-strait Tsinghua
Hong Kong Part (12 21/7/2014)
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Beijing Part (22/7 1/8/2014)
Taiwan Part (1 11/8/2014)
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https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=348951
9513234066435251 39437570
Since its establishment in September 2005, United College
Toastmasters Club (UCTMC) has strived to improve English speaking
skills and standards among United College students. At Toastmasters
meetings, members have the opportunities to learn by speaking in
groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Members
receive systematic trainings on impromptu speaking and public
speaking through practice and feedback from their fellow club
members. At present, more than30 United College students have
registered as members of the Club. The Demonstration Meeting for
recruiting new members will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2014
at 6:45 pm at Lecture Theatre C2, T C Cheng Building, United
College. Experienced Toastmasters will attend the demo meeting and
coach members on public speaking skills.
If you are interested to join our demo meeting, please apply
on-line at the College website https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.
edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=348951 or register at the Dean of
Students Office, United College on or before 13 September 2014.
Please call Miss Carol Lee, President of UCTMC at 95132340, Mr
Dexter Tam, Vice President of UCTMC at 66435251 or Ms Kitty Ho,
Dean of Students Office, United College at 3943 7570 for
registration and further enquiries.
UC Toastmasters Club
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=348951https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=348951https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=348951
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The 2014 United College Orientation Camp will be held on the
College campus from 25 to 28 August 2014. The theme of the camp is
. Through the four-day-three-night camp, the Organising Committee
aims at helping freshmen to understand university life and
establish networks; and reflect on the role of university students
and plan for their undergraduate studies. For Orientation Camp
details, please contact Mr Chan Tsz-yui, chairman of the College
Orientation Camp Organising Committee at 6087 2846.
2014 2015 2014 8 21 25 12
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=333936
http://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk
Applications for the 2014-2015 regular-term residence in the
Colleges student hostels will open for new students during the
period from 21 August 2014 to 12:00 noon of 25 August 2014.
Applicants should apply on-line at the United College website
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=333936 and
submit relevant documents to the College Dean of Students' Office
according to the guidelines. Incomplete forms and late applications
will not be considered. For further details, please refer to the
College website http://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk or enquire at the College
Dean of Students' Office.
Orientation Camp for Freshmen
20142015 Regular-term Residence Applications for Freshmen
2014-2015
2014 UC Language Improvement Project Autumn Programmes 2014
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www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/UC_LIP 3943 1288
Applications for the autumn programmes of the United College
Language Improvement Project (LIP) 2014 will be accepted from 1 to
8 September 2014. Programme details and application forms can be
obtained from the project website: www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/UC_LIP from 1
September 2014. For enquiries, please contact Mr Ron Wong at 3943
1288.
2014 2015 2014 9 22
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/wholeperson 3943 7598
3943 7455
This programme is supported by Mr Fung Sun-kwan, and is designed
to encourage students to take active and systematic steps to pursue
whole person development through participation and involvement in
academic as well as non-formal educational activities. The five
core areas include ethical, intellectual, physical, social and
aesthetic development. Scores will be assigned to various
activities under these areas, and participants will be awarded when
the scoring reach specified points or above before graduation or
twenty points in an individual academic year. All participants will
receive an activity report certified by the College, and that could
serve as reference for future career and academic pursuit.
The registration for 2014-2015 will begin on 22 September 2014,
students can browse the programme details and register via the
programme website at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/wholeperson. For
enquiries, please contact Mr George Lam or Ms Amy Yeung of the Dean
of Students' Office at 3943 7598 or 3943 7455.
Mr Fung Sun Kwan Whole Person Development Award Programme Opens
for Application
Language Programme Title
Putonghua Active Putonghua Learning
English Public Speaking; Becoming Toastmasters
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Lockers in Room 109 of Tsang Shiu Tim Building are now available
for non-residential students. Interested students should apply in
person during office hours at the United College Dean of Students'
Office on 2/F of Tsang Shiu Tim Building from 10 to 30 September
2014. Since only a limited number of lockers are available,
application from residential students or students who have been
assigned lockers in their respective departments will not be
entertained except for special circumstances. For enquiries, please
contact Mr Ron Wong at 3943 1288.
The loan regulations are as follows:
1) A deposit of HK$50 per locker is required. Applicants should
pay the deposit via HSBC or Hang Seng Bank ATM to The Chinese
University of Hong Kong (293-005005-001). Please bring along the
ATM customer advice when submitting the application.
2) The lockers must be kept clean at all times and no valuables
should be kept inside.
3) Students can decide the loan period of locker up to 31 May of
graduation year. However, the College reserves the right to
terminate the locker service under special circumstances and
concerned students will be informed accordingly.
4) Before returning the locker to the College, students are
responsible for cleaning the locker and returning the key in person
to the College Dean of Students' Office. Deposit will be refunded
by autopay.
5) Deposit will be forfeited if the locker key is lost. If the
student wants to continue to use the locker, he/she has to re-apply
and pay the deposit again.
6) Deposit will be forfeited for failure to return the locker
keys upon expiry of the loan period. Items inside the locker will
be disposed.
Locker Application for Non-residential Students
2008
www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/studentcharter
www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/wholeperson
3943 7570
Organised by the Taskforce on Students' Well-being and sponsored
by the College's Mr Shum Wai Yau Moral Education Scheme, the
Student Life Charter was launched in 2008 and received positive
feedback from College students. The scheme aims at helping students
to set up their personal objectives of their university life and
learning. Students are welcome to sign the online version at
www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/studentcharter. It is also a recognised activity
of the United College Mr Fung Sun Kwan Whole Person Development
Award Programme.
Please visit project website for details:
www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/wholeperson. For enquiries, please contact Ms
Kitty Ho at 3943 7570.
Student Life Charter
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86// Photo of Mr Simon K C Lee (86/BCH; right) and Miss Yeung
Ka-man (LAWS/3; left).
UC Staff Grant, Support and Facilities
85//
/ Photo of Mr Stanley W L CHAN (85/GPA; centre) with Miss WONG
Siu-kiu (LAWS/4; right) and Mr LI Zhuomin (LAWS/2; left).
UC Internship Scheme
2011
United College, in collaboration with United College Alumni
Association, has offered the United College Internship Scheme since
summer 2011 to provide opportunities for students to evaluate their
future career possibilities and gain work experience. Internship
opportunities provided to UC law students are listed below.
Alumni Employee
College Student
Internship Period
85/ Mr Stanley W L CHAN (85/GPAD)
/ Miss WONG Siu-kiu (LAWS/4)
7/7/2014 25/7/2014
/ Mr LI Zhuomin (LAWS/2)
28/7/2014 23/8/2014
86/ Mr Simon K C LEE (86/BCHE)
/ Miss Phyllissa Y C CHAN (LAWS/3)
3/6/2014 27/6/2014
/ Miss YEUNG Ka-man (LAWS/3)
2/7/2014 30/7/2014
81/ Mr John K H LEE (81/OFIN)
/ Miss HAO Wenhui (LAWS/2)
3/6/2014 31/7/2014
/ Miss WOO Yan-ting (LAWS/2)
23/6/2014 21/7/2014
2014 2015
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/staff/chi
United College always places enormous value on staff
development. In order to support the academic pursuits of its staff
members, the College continues to offer various grants and subsidy
schemes, including the International Conference Grant Scheme,
Endowment Fund Research Grant Scheme and Lee Hysan Foundation
Research Grant Scheme, Conference Sponsorship Scheme, Distinguished
Visiting Scholar Scheme, Student Campus Training, Service Award
Scheme and more. The College also provides various amenities and
facilities for its staff members, and encourages them to join the
social and recreational activities organised by the United College
Staff Association. For details, please visit:
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/staff/eng
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http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/forms/StfResApplication.docx
2014 9 15
A two-room flat (around 650 ft2) at the United College Staff
Residence is vacant for eligible married full-time staff of
United College to apply. Both the applicant and his/her spouse
must not be entitled to housing benefits from the University or
their respective employer. Applications will be assessed mainly
based on the applicants' operational needs as well as his/her
contribution to the United College.
Interested applicants may download the application form from the
College's webpage at:
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/forms/StfResApplication.docx. The
completed application form, together with supporting documents,
should reach Mr Tony Chan, Assistant College Secretary, under
confidential cover on or before 15 September 2014.
UC Staff Residence Vacant Flat for Application
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The United College Alumni Day 2014 will be held on 25 October
2014 (Saturday) from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. All alumni are invited to
join this annual reunion gathering to celebrate the College's 58th
Anniversary, keep informed of the latest developments of the
College, and to further strengthen the bond with their alma
mater.
Each alumni may bring three family members to the event. The
programme details and registration information will be released in
late August 2014. Alumni can also refer to the registration form
inserted with United Alumni Newsletter Issue 49 (September 2014)
for details. Please call Ms Amy M Y Luk or Ms Maggie W Y Yu at 3943
1948 for further enquiries.
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To celebrate the 58th Anniversary of United College, the College
will organise a
Reunion Dinner for Alumni graduated for 25 years and 35 years or
above on 25 October 2014 (Saturday) from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the
Thomas H C Cheung Gymnasium, First Floor, Cheung Chuk Shan
Amenities Building, United College. A group photo taking session
will be held at 6:30 pm on 25 October.
The College will send invitation cards to Class of 1989 and
Class of 1979 or before in late August 2014. For these two groups
of alumni, please reserve your time and join this reunion
gathering.
Reunion Dinner for Alumni Graduated for 25 Years and 35 Years or
above
92/
UC alumnus, Mr Chan Wai-man (92/BBA), was appointed as Justice
of Peace by HKSAR Government. Our heartfelt congratulations to Mr
Chan!
College Alumnus Appointed as Justice of Peace
2014 UC Alumni Day 2014
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[email protected] http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/UC_NEWS
The next issue of United News will be published on 15 September
2014. Staff members are welcome to report their research,
publications, conferences attended as well as other information.
Contributions in both Chinese and English should be sent to Room
201, Tsang Shiu Tim Building, United College or by fax to 2603 5412
or via email to [email protected] on or before 25 August
2014. For enquiries, please contact Ms Rukia T Y Kwok at 3943 1696.
United News online version is available at the College website.
College members who do not want to receive hard copy newsletters
are welcome to send email to [email protected]. Website of
United News online: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/UC_NEWS
For the latest news, please visit the Colleges website:
http://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/
College Event Calendar
15/8/2014 14/9/2014
Item
Date & Time
Venue
Contact Person
UC Staff Taichi Course
13/5 26/8/2014 Every Tuesday
5:40 pm - 7:10 pm
UC Staff Common Room
Mr Tony Chan
3943 7345 / 3943 1947
Non-local Credit-bearing Summer Studies Scheme at the University
of California, Berkeley, USA
5/2014 8/2014 University of California,
Berkeley, USA
Mrs Jackie Chow
3943 8655 / 3943 7580
UC Orientation Camp
25 28/8/2014 United College Campus
Mr Chan Tsz-yui, Chairman of the
College Orientation Camp Orgainising Committee
Welcoming Dinner for Exchange and Non-local Students
4/9/2014 6:30 pm
College Student
Canteen
Mrs Jackie Chow
3943 8655 / 3943 7580
Initiation Ceremony for Freshmen
5/9/2014 1:30 pm
Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Mr George Lam
3943 7598 / 3943 7570
Next Issue of United News
Community Services
College Member Position Term Effective Date
87/ Mr James W P Tong (87/CSC)
Member of the Hong Kong Tourism Board
New appointment for 2 years
16/8/2014
88/ Professor Raymond W M So (88/FIN)
Chairman of the Energy Advisory Committee
Re-appointment for 2 years
15/7/2014
94/ Dr William M F Wong (94/BBA)
Non-executive Director, Securities and Futures Commission
New appointment for 2 years
1/8/2014
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