e-bulletin (Issue 69) - 15 Apr 2015

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15 Apr 2015 (Issue 69)   

 
 
   
 
Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2015  
   

The expo aims at providing the latest information on further studies and vocational training opportunities for secondary school leavers. There will be talks on multiple pathways for secondary school graduates, career planning, and experience sharing by students.

Date: 9-10 May (Sat – Sun)
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre (OUHK booth: B06)

 
         
   
 
Knowledge Network Highlight – Hong Kong Housing Market  
   

The housing market constitutes an important indicator of the economy in Hong Kong and has a great impact on the living standard of Hong Kong people. Property owners have to spend a significant amount of their income or lifetime savings on their flats. Yet, many young people still find the soaring property prices unaffordable in recent years.

To have a more in-depth understanding of the housing market in Hong Kong, please visit Knowledge Network for the free courseware Hong Kong Housing Market.

Register at Knowledge Network and enjoy more free courseware now!

 
   

      

 
 
 
    Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Animation and Visual Effects  
   

This four-year full-time programme aims to provide students with an in-depth education and professional training in Animation and Visual Effects. Key areas of study and training include (1) Art History, Theory and Aesthetics, Drawing Skills; (2) Creative Design, Cinematic, and Storytelling Skills; (3) Animation Production; and (4) Digital visual effects.

 

 

 

  

 

    Master of Social Sciences in Industrial-Organizational Psychology  
    Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial-Organizational Psychology  
   

These two programmes aim at fostering students' ability in applying knowledge of industrial-organizational psychology, in order to enhance organizational productivity and employees' well-being. (New students are admitted for every September semester only.)

Application is now open till 15 June 2015.

 

 

 

 

  

 

    Business programmes recognized by professional bodies  
   

The business degree programmes offered by the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration are recognized by a number of leading local and international professional bodies. A range of exemptions and memberships have been granted to the OUHK graduates. To learn more, please view the latest promotion video online.

 
   

      

 
    Postgraduate programmes in Cultural and Heritage Tourism  
   

The programmes aim to equip students with a thorough understanding of cultural and heritage tourism from the cultural, heritage, historical, anthropological, sociological and economic perspective. The programmes are suitable for incumbents from NGOs, educational, cultural and heritage fields, related public and private organizations and the general public who find the programmes interesting. (New students are admitted for every September semester only.)

Application is now open till 15 June 2015.

 

 

 

  

 

 
 
    Recent highlights  
   

  Environmental Forum: Waste Management and Extension of Plastic Bag Levy (in Cantonese) (View online)
  Personality Development in Adolescence (in Cantonese) (View online)
  Corporate Governance Conference 2014

 
   

   

 
 
 
      Benefits for Alumni Link members  
   

Good news! Several benefits for members are now extended:

  DHL - 25% discount on outbound shipment for document and non-document items
  il Bel Paese (Italian gourmet specialty) - 10% discount with purchase of $300 or more
  Kleaners (laundry services) - enroll as VIP to enjoy 20% discount on regular-priced laundry services
  Nikko - 15% discount on regular priced items
  Robot Institute of Hong Kong - special discount on courses, books and some robot kits

By presenting the Alumni Link membership card, members can enjoy lots of benefits and privileges. For details, please go to www.ouhk.edu.hk/alumnibenefits.

 
     

  

 
      'Alumni Gift for the Future' Fundraising Campaign  
   

The Alumni Affairs Office has launched a 'Alumni Gift for the Future' fundraising campaign to raise funds towards the Alumni Scholarship and Bursary Fund for financially needy and academically outstanding students. During the period from 1 June 2014 to 31 December 2015, donors whose cumulative donations of HK$8,000 or above will be acknowledged with their names printed on the donor wall at the Jubilee College. Please give us your support!  

 
   

      

 
 
(Alumni groups formed by volunteer alumni)
 
      Alumni Association of the OUHK  
   

A range of activities will be organized in April and May including:
1. Seminar on Basic Knowledge about Smart Phones Part III — 'Multimedia Applications' (26 April)
2. Sharing session of the site visit on environmental facilities in Qingdao (26 April)
3. A cooking workshop for the alumni (17 May)
4. Badminton practice (24 May)
For details, please visit the Association's homepage or Facebook fanpage.

 
       
   

   
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Click here to register and start enjoying an interactive learning journey with vibrancy!  

 
     
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