e-bulletin (Issue 23) - 15 Jun 2011

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15 June 2011 (Issue 23)      中文   

 
 
    Study Planning Day  
   

Information sessions on distance learning, e-Learning, and part-time face-to-face programmes will be held. Visitors can meet OUHK teaching staff and browse through learning materials. There will also be advisory services on course selection, credit exemption and financial assistance.
Date: 18 June (Sat)
Time: 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue: OUHK Ho Man Tin campus
Website: www.ouhk.edu.hk/ouday

 
   

       

 
   
 
Programme Promotion Roving Exhibition – Kowloon Tong MTR Station  
   

23-24 June (Thu-Fri): 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
25 June (Sat): 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Prospectuses of distance learning, e-Learning, part-time and full-time face-to-face programmes will be distributed.
 
 

 
    Admission Seminar for Full-time Programmes  
   

Date: 4 July (Mon)
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: OUHK Ho Man Tin campus
Language: Cantonese
Activities: Full-time face-to-face programmes information session, advisory services on course selection, on-the-spot applications and enrolment interviews for some programmes.
Website: www.ouhk.edu.hk/ftp 

 
   

   

 
    Preparatory Workshop & Free Try-out Course (in Chinese)  
   

The half-day Preparatory Workshop is designed to prepare working adults to study for a degree by distance learning without disrupting their normal work schedule. Participants will have a free try-out course to experience the uniqueness of the OUHK's distance learning education.
Date: 16 July (Sat)
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Multi-purpose Hall, 10/F, Block C, OUHK Ho Man Tin campus
Enquiries: 2711 2100
Website: www.ouhk.edu.hk/Workshop

 
 

       

 

 
 
    Postgraduate Programmes in Global and Public Governance  
 

To cope with challenges posted by forces of globalization and the ever increasing complexity of government activities, three taught inter-disciplinary programmes are designed to enrich and sharpen academic knowledge and skills essential for the comprehension of complex global and local issues:

 
   

Master of Social Sciences in Global and Public Governance

 
   

Postgraduate Diploma in Global and Public Governance

 
     

Postgraduate Certificate in Global and Public Governance

 
     

Information seminar: 18 June (Sat) at 4:30 pm in Room C0715, OUHK Ho Man Tin campus.

 
   

   

 
      Testing and Certification Programmes  
   

Testing and certification industry is one of the six economic areas where Hong Kong enjoys clear advantages and has good potential for further development. In line with the Government's strategic direction to drive the development of the industry, the OUHK has launched two distance learning programmes in Product Design, Testing and Certification.
Information seminar: 18 Jun (Sat) at 4:30 pm in Room C0611, OUHK Ho Man Tin campus.

 
   

   

 
      Childhood Education Programmes (in Chinese)  
   

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

 

Information seminar: 18 Jun (Sat) at 2:00 pm in Room C0712, OUHK Ho Man Tin campus.

 
   

   

 
   

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

 

Information seminar: 18 Jun (Sat) at 3:00 pm in Room C0712, OUHK Ho Man Tin campus.

 
   

   

 
      Preparation courses for the National Putonghua Proficiency Test (first come, first serve)  
 

Test date: 10-15 December
Course commencement date: late August
Enquiries: 2768 5807 or el@ouhk.edu.hk
Website: www.ouhk.edu.hk/cpet

 
     

 
 
 
 
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    More alumni benefits  
 

Upon presenting the Alumni Link membership card, members will enjoy shopping and dining discounts, including offers by restaurants at the Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel ─

 
     

Man Ho Chinese Restaurant: 50% off for lunch and dinner;

 
     

SkyCity Bistro: 50% to 35% off for lunch and dinner buffet;

 
     

Velocity Bar and Grill: 35% off the total bill when patronizing in a group of seven or more.

 
   

  

 
      Italian Cheese Appreciation Workshop (in Cantonese)  
     

The Alumni Affairs Office of the Public Affairs Unit will organize an Italian Cheese Appreciation Workshop to raise fund for the OUHK Alumni Scholarship and Bursary Fund. To show its appreciation to alumni who make an annual donation of HK$1,000 or more for three consecutive years, the Alumni Affairs Office will invite the donor to the workshop with an accompanied guest.
 

 
     

Details: Italian food specialist Mr Massimo Sfriso will lead off the workshop with stories surrounding three amazing Italian proverbs about cheese. Participants will also learn about the history and classification of cheese. At least six kinds of cheeses, paired with boutique wines from winery La Tenuta di Aljano, will be offered for them to test their palates.

 
     

Date: 29 August (Mon)
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue: 51-53 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

 
   

         

 

 
(Alumni groups formed by volunteer alumni)
 
    MBA Association – Food and Beverage Gathering  
   

Date: 24 June (Fri)
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Tanyoto Hotpot, 1-3/F, 129-135 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Enquiries: Ms Yip at 9315 6529
Website: www.ouhkmbaa.com 
 

 
       

   

   
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