Message from SAO, October 2015

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 If you cannot view this email properly, please click here HKUST Student Affairs Office 學生事務處 Message from SAO Oct 2015 HKUST @ United Nations Volunteers Program

Sharon Tse (BBA, Yr 2) is one of the 10 university students from HK chosen to participate in the United Nations Volunteers – HK Universities Volunteer Program.

This is a pilot program jointly organized by the United Nation, HK Education Bureau and Agency for Volunteer Service. Students will work towards global peace and sustainable human development through 6-month volunteer assignments at UN agencies / field units in South East Asia.

Sharon has taken a term off and is now in Laos, supporting communications for the United Nations Development Program till Jan 2016. We are sure this is an inspiring experience for her.

Distinguished Service to the Student Body Congratulations to Alex Tsang (BBA), awardee of the Stephen Cheong Kam-chuen Medal for Distinguished Service to the Student Body! Alex is being commended for his outstanding contributions in serving as Vice-President (Internal) of HKUSTSU 2013-14 and Vice-Chairperson of the HKUSTSU Council 2014-15. He did a great job in fostering the co-operative spirit among SU and its affiliated societies, as well as communicating constructively with the University on students’ interests and needs. Well done, Alex! Celebrate our Sports Achievements

Hip Hip Hurrah! Sportsmen and sportswomen of HKUST! Another year has passed and we are delighted to let you know the results of the Paul and May Chu Sportsman/Sportswoman of the Year Award and the Alumni Endowment Fund Athletic Awards. The Awards are designed to recognize our athletes' achievements and contributions to sports development.

Paul and May Chu Sportsman/Sportswoman of the Year 2014-15: - Kimberley Cheung (BCB, Yr 4) - Kelvin Chu (ENVS, Yr 3) - Petra Yung (BioCRF) - Joe Poon (FMO)

Alumni Endowment Fund Athletic Awards 2014-15: - Kimberley Cheung (BCB, Yr 4) and Ka Man Leung (ENVS, Yr 4) for Personal Achievement in Sports - Rowing Club for Team Achievement in Sports

SERVE 25

What better way is there to celebrate HKUST's Silver Jubilee than showing your 1-HKUST spirit of care to our society?

SERVE 25 honors our 25th birthday through community engagement via HKUST Connect. We encourage you to outreach to the needy and pledge 25 hours of local community service by end Apr 2016. Your efforts will be recognized and you may earn a chance to join the 25th Anniversary Gala Banquet in Jun 2016.

Excited? Registration counter will be opened at the Atrium on 19-23 Oct. Visit the website starting 19 Oct for details. more>

HKUST iNet

Career Center successfully launched the Shanghai-Hong Kong Future Leaders (HKUST Elites) Internship Program 2015 with the Hong Kong-Shanghai Youth Exchange Promotion Association in Summer 2015. 32 students spent 6 weeks working in some of the Fortune 500 companies in Shanghai, including Alstom, Arup, KPMG, Protiviti, Roland Berger, Tencent, etc. Want to keep abreast of internship opportunities available next summer? Subscribe to Career Center mailing lists via the HKUST Internship Network (iNet) NOW! more>

We welcome your feedback. Please email us at sao@ust.hk. Your opinion matters to us. 香港科技大學 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Student Affairs Office

Home SERVE 25 Register FAQ

Register to SERVE 25 HERE

Download Area Community Service Record Form

Enquiry HKUST Connect, Room 1001 (via Lift 4), Academic Building Email: serve25@ust.hk Tel: 2358 5850 http://connect.ust.hk

What's a better way to celebrate HKUST's Silver Jubilee than to demonstrate the 1-HKUST spirit of caring for our society by outreaching communities in need with other like-minded and passionate peers?

HKUST Connect is launching the SERVE 25 campaign as one of the celebratory events of the 25th Anniversary of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. We urge all current undergraduate and postgraduate students to join us and pledge at least 25 hours of direct service to the local community.

Goal Complete at least 25 direct service hours in local community service projects through HKUST Connect or charitable organizations in Hong Kong during the Silver Jubilee year.

Register now! © HKUST Connect, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology