Message from SAO, September 2016

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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 Sep 2016 Hello from Dr Robert Wessling, Dean of Students "Welcome to HKUST, Class of 2020!

It is a great pleasure to welcome you all for another fruitful year. It is my first year here and I look forward to meeting all of you and working with you towards a rewarding learning experience.

With mid-Autumn around the corner, I wish you a happy long weekend over delicious moon cakes." Dr Wessling joined the UST family on 1 Aug this year as our Dean of Students. A Princeton graduate and Berkeley trained scholar, Dr Wessling held several positions at Standford before heading to Asia - first at the University of Macau then at HKUST. Dr Wessling is eager to meet students, understand their needs and, together, foster a transformative education experience for all. more> 2016 My First Dinner @ HKUST

Our First Dinner @ HKUST was successfully held on 1 Sep at the LG7 Lawn. Despite a rainy start to the day, the University was determined to welcome our new students, rain or shine. The weather turned favorable in the evening and over 1,700 participants gathered for a wonderful evening.

There were great food, awesome performances and wonderful exchanges between faculty, staff and students of different backgrounds. Needless to say, we also contributed to the University's Sustainability Challenge of 50% waste reduction by 2020 through finishing all the delicious food and took home a neatly designed folder with HKUST's core values.

HeadStart Thank You Dinner

The first cohort of the HeadStart@HKUST program has come to a close. Student Fellows prepared a Thank You Dinner for mentors, corporate partners and sponsors on 29 Aug, at the Hong Kong Jockey Club to celebrate their achievements and share invaluable experiences gained through their internships. To express their gratitude, Student Fellows surprised guests and staff with a self-composed song and musical slide that warms every heart.

Stay tuned for the next cohort, which will start recruiting some time in Fall, and follow latest HeadStart news here.

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If you believe that the life of a university student goes far beyond studying, then you're at the right place! Here at HKUST, there are treasures of knowledge, friendships, and multi-faceted experiences awaiting you, whether you're a local, mainland or international student. Throughout your journey, we are here to listen and help. Let's start the exploration together! more>

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A 24/7 HEARing service is available to all students starting this Fall. This is a 24-hour helpline that supports HKUST students 7 days a week. The service is made available by our Counselors in collaboration with the Christian Family Service Center.

Share with us any personal concerns that you may have. Be assured that all information will be kept strictly confidential. Remember, help is always around at HKUST when you ask for it. Call (852) 8208-2688.

Protect Yourself. Say No to Harassment.

Check out how to prevent sexual harassment! Complete the online training module by Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and win a 8GB USB memory stick as a token from EOC (while stock lasts)!

Also learn more about the University Policy on Sexual Harassment. Know your rights and help curb sexual harassment. 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

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APDSDr Robert Wessling, BA, PhD Dean of Students

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Dr Wessling joined HKUST as the Dean of Students on August 1, 2016. He holds a BA from Princeton University and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley — both in the field of Slavic Languages and Literatures. He spent the early part of his career at Stanford University, initially as a Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow responsible for designing and implementing innovative interdisciplinary courses. He later became the Academic Director of Stern Hall under the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education where he managed aspects of Stanford’s academic and co-curricular life in residence. He was subsequently appointed Associate Director of Stanford’s Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies, with the responsibility of managing Center operations, including academic and student affairs for the affiliated undergraduates and postgraduates. From 2013-2016, Dr. Wessling served as Associate Master and Chief of Students of Choi Kai Yau College and Stanley Ho East Asia College at the University of Macau, where he played a key role in developing the Residential College system and in managing all aspects of student co-curricular and academic life in the residential colleges.

As the Dean of Students, Dr. Wessling aspires to cultivate “student entrepreneurship”; promote healthy living and resilience; create a climate of increasing global exposure and internationalization in student life; and foster integrative learning and a transformative educational experience for students. UST Explore the Site Map

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