Bulletin No. 1, 2011

2   Chinese University Bulletin No. 1, 2011 T alking about ‘care’ in relation to a university is a tall order when education itself can be viewed as a form of care because it has the power to improve lives and livelihoods. The etymology of the word ‘care’ shows a development from ‘lamentation’ or ‘grief’ to ‘charge’ and ‘protection’, in other words, from an emotional state requiring care, to the ministering of it. Or to simplify, from describing and identifying the problem to solving and preventing it. The Chinese University looks after its students and staff, and expresses its concern for the world, in all of those ways and more. It has a multitude of programmes and services that contribute to creating a safe, pleasant and outward-looking campus. While all are worthy of mention in their own ways, this issue of the Bulletin will focus primarily on the systems and initiatives that contribute directly to social and psychological well- being and the building of rapport. A Caring Campus Photo courtesy of OSA