Calendar 2012–13

26 Part 1 • General Information Part 1 social service programme. The programme provides students with various opportunities to engage in social service activities, and encourage them to complete a certain number of hours of social service during their study period. In 2011–12, a total of 2,964 students were assigned to United College, of whom 1,365 were male and 1,599 female. Shaw College Shaw College was established in July 1986 through the generosity of Sir Run Run Shaw, a world-renowned philanthropist who kindly consented to become the patron of the College. The College is situated at the northwestern part of the University campus overlooking Tolo Harbour. The College motto ‘Xiude Jiangxue’ is taken from a Confucian saying that highlights the cultivation of virtue and the pursuit of knowledge. The College slogan ‘Excellence with a Soul, Leadership with a Heart’ echoes the College motto. The College devotes much effort to developing students in domains, referred as ‘The Five Pillars’. They are ‘Nurturing Moral Character, Serving the Community, Caring for Motherland, Developing Global Perspective and Protecting the Environment’.