CEDARS News Digest

April 2009 Issue 08

Earth Hour at HKU: A Video

On March 28, 2009, the University of Hong Kong became a part of Earth Hour by casting a vote for Earth. We are pleased to present to you a video which features HKU’s support for Earth Hour…
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Forum on voluntourism as new form of social enterprise

Mr Andrew Yu, founder of a mainland social enterprise "1 KG More" (aka "多背一公斤" ), will share his experience of "voluntourism" on April 17 at T1, Meng Wah Complex. Live-webcast will be available at Cyber Campus: U-Radio at http://uradio.cybercampus.hku.hk. Registration is now open…
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Workshops on adversity coping

CEDARS-Counselling and Person Enrichment is pleased to offer two workshops on adversity coping for you to enhance your personal psychological qualities and reassess your attitudes, strategies and communication skills in surviving the financial tsunami. Both workshops are free of charge…
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HKU students awarded at intervarsity speech contest

Two students were awarded at the 7th Metro Lions Cup Intervarsity Speech Contest which was held on March 27 at Hong Kong Baptist University…
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Seminar on gender issues

Speakers from various backgrounds will share their views on topics about gender issues and the impact of media and societal culture on April 17 at a seminar organised by Women’s Commission and Equal Opportunities Commission…
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Join students around the world to develop your leadership

The Student Leadership Conference will be held on June 1- 6 this year at City University of Hong Kong. It aims to develop leadership potential and foster linkage among university students…
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Trip to Yunnan promotes environmental friendliness

Uni Y is organising an eco-cultural study trip to Lugu Lake, Yunnan in China on June 5 -12. This trip aims to raise the awareness of eco-preservation and environmental-friendliness among young people…
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