newsletter of shaw college - cuhk

The Chinese Univers i ty has a unique college system that emphasizes the value
of non-formal education and whole-person development. The colleges are small congenial communities where teachers and students are allowed to communicate and interact in an intimate environment. To achieve this aim, Shaw College set up the College Life Promotion Committee in 2004.
The Committee, comprising teacher, staff and student representatives, takes on the responsibilities of streamlining and enhancing the cul tura l programmes and act iv i t ies organized by the College. In fact Shaw College has provided its teachers and students an active college life ever since its early years. A wide variety of cultural activities including exhibitions, dinner talks and concerts have been organized throughout the years. It is expected that with improved coordination these activities will help consolidate the harmonious relationship between teachers and students of the college. At the helm of the Committee is Professor P.C. Ching, the College Head himself. He explains, “The shaping and promotion of college life depends on the concerted efforts of our college members. Your views and opinions are most welcomed. I am confident that with your participation we will enjoy a rich and colourful college life.”
Ribbon-cutting for “Memories of Shaw” Exhibition
College Life – Your Participation Matters
Tolo Lyrics Cantonese Operatic Singing Concert
The publication of this newsletter is sponsored by Mr. Daniel S. C. Koo
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Newsletter of Shaw College
The Chinese Univers i ty of Hong Kong
April 2007





An Interview with Professor Shun Kwong-loi from the Department of Philosophy
Professor Shun Kwong-loi has been appointed professor of philosophy from 2 January 2007
and has become a member of Shaw College.
Professor Shun returns to Hong Kong after his some 30 years of stay in the United States and Canada because there are rich resources from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Japan on Confucianism researches. Related academic activities have also been very active and it is convenient to gather scholars together for exchange.
After teaching at CU for a short while, Professor Shun’s impression on students here are in general quiet and polite. He borrowed his experience at Oxford and has arranged individual meetings with both undergraduate and postgraduate students since he assumed duty. He explains that these meetings can benefit students a lot and inspire them when they are in their formative years.
Professor Shun and his family have a long association with UC Berkeley. His wife still teaches and son currently studies computer studies there. Younger daughter plans to choose subject related to language and culture when she enters university. Though he and his family are thousand miles apart, it is interesting that Professor Shun can spend more time than before to chat with them.
Professor Shun enjoys living on and walking around the campus. We wish him a pleasant stay at CU and in Hong Kong.
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BAND SOUND
An Interview with Professor Shun Kwong-loi from the Department of Philosophy
Sh a w B a n d

Band Sound at Shaw
Shaw College Band Society, better known as “Shaw Band”, was set up in 1995 and is still the only band society at The Chinese University. It has organised a large number of activities for its members to have a better understanding of
local band culture. Members of the Executive Committee also form their own bands to perform at or outside CU. They also collaborate with similar clubs or societies in other tertiary institutions to hold Joint Band Show .
The new executive committee assumed its duty this February. Besides providing loan service of band equipment and practice room ( LG 315 Wen Lan Tang), the society’s website http: //shawband.com updates on the band performances at or outside CU and its links for other bands. To further promote band culture, the Society plans to establish an executive committee for all band societies and music clubs of all tertiary institutions.




The New Executive Committee of Cinematography Society
The new executive committee of Cinematography Society assumed its duty this January. The society aims to enhance students’ interest in movies by organizing different activities to deepen members’ understanding on movie production.
Coming activities include talks by movie producers, movie shows, guessing games, quizzes etc.
Although the society has just been formed for a year, over 180 members have been recruited. The society will make the best use of facilities provided by the college. It is believed that as members learn more about movies, they will love movies more.

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It’s Photo-taking Day!
After serving The Chinese University for 34 years, Ms Julia Woo will retire this August. Ms Woo took up the position
of College Secretary at Shaw College in 1991. During the past 16 years, she finds “Shaw Sights and Sounds” Exhibition of Oil Paintings and Poetry Reading most memorable. The event, held in celebration of the college 20th anniversary, was very well received.
Ms Woo has all along cared about students from Mainland China. In her capacity as a Senior Member of the Shanghai Fraternity Association, she invited The Chinese University to co- organise with the Association the “Home in Hong Kong” Scheme, helping Mainland students adapting to local life. Since 2003, she has served as the consultant of the Mainland Undergraduate Association of The Chinese University.
Before saying goodbye, Ms Woo advises students to broaden their horizon, to better use college facilities and to take part in service and activities in order to be better prepared for future challenges. The Editorial Committee wishes her a happy retirement.
Student reporter: Emily Liu

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Professor Jessica Kwong of the Department of Marketing has been appointed Warden of Kuo Mou Hall on 1 February. A CU alumna,
Professor Kwong returned to teach at the University in 2002.
With a cheerful character, Professor Kwong gets along very well with residents. Her husband and her settled in quickly to their new life though it may take more time for their two lovely cats.
Professor Kwong is keen to do this new challenging job well. On the one hand, she has to plan well on the time she spends on teaching and wardenship. On the other hand, she needs to work with the resident association in organizing activities. She encourages residents to show their support by participating in hostel activities and work together for a rich and harmonious hostel life. Student reporter: Emily Liu
Time to Say Goodbye
The Warden Who Loves Cats
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The College had its first batch of graduates in 1990. The College Alumni Association and
Alumni Affairs Committee were formed a year later. Professor Ngai considers it vital to cultivate college alumni’s sense of belonging to the college and to maintain contact with the college. College-alumni relation is in fact reciprocal: there is mutual care between college and alumni.
Col lege Alumni Association and Alumni A f f a i r s C o m m i t t e e have been act ive in p r o m o t i n g a l u m n i a f f a i r s . A n a l u m n i n e t w o r k h a s b e e n b u i l t u p i n r e c e n t years. Past student leaders were invited to serve as coordinators f o r t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e g r a d u a t i n g y e a r s . Through them, alumni o f t h e i r g r a d u a t i n g years can be contacted. C o m m i t t e e s t a k i n g care of different tasks were establ ished to hold various kinds of activit ies. A football
team and a social service group have also been set up.
Professor Ngai points out that the college would like to see its alumni contribute to future college development. The Alumni Affairs Committee has proposed the establishment of a scholarship. The long-term target is to have scholarships named after individual year of graduates when the college celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Alumni work is about people. I t must be based on true feelings. In future, the Alumni Affairs Committee will continue to assist the College Alumni Association to create more opportunities for mutual communication between the college and alumni to facilitate alumni affairs development.





Prof. Ngai Ngan-pun (right) and Ms Venus Liu, Chairman of the Alumni Association


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Shaw
Being one of the “Big Four” Shaw C o l l e g e s t u d e n t a c t i v i t i e s ,
t h e C o l l e g e S i n g i n g C o n t e s t w a s successfully held on 15 March at the Lecture Theatre. The theme for the singing contest was “Shower” and contestants were introduced in the form of drama. All contestants from the Solo, Duet, and Dance & Party sections performed their best and thrilled the excited audiences with superb singing skills and creative performances.
Jointly organized by Shaw College Mentorship Programme and Alumni Affairs Committee, the Career Sharing Day was
held successfully on 31 March 2007 at Fu Zung Centre. Over 50 people took part in this activity. The College was delighted to have invited a number of alumni working in different industries including the medical field, trading, financial sector, information technology, insurance and corporate communication etc. to be the speakers.
The alumni f irst shared their work experience and exchanged views on career development with the students. After that, students were divided into groups according to the industries they were interested to further discuss with the alumni. The event provides the chance for students to have a deeper understanding of the career prospects and requirement for different industries. They can then be better equipped for future challenges in the ever-changing labour market.





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