Calendar 2015–16

The Constituent Colleges 29 Part 1 To broaden their international exposure, students are encouraged to take part in semester- or year-long overseas exchange programmes organized by the College, the Office of Academic Links and various departments. The College also offers a variety of overseas summer and winter programmes that promote cultural exposure, language learning or service to those in need, in addition to internship placements in mainland China and other parts of the world. Under the ‘Distinguished Visiting Scholars Scheme’ and the ‘Sir Run Run Shaw Distinguished Visiting Scholars Programme’, world-renowned scholars and experts are invited to speak to students. Past speakers have included Prof. Lee Yuen-tseh, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry; Prof. Yang Chen-ning, Nobel Laureate in Physics; Prof. Yau Shing-tung, recipient of the Fields Medal and Wolf Prize Laureate; Prof. Andrew Chi-chih Yao, winner of the Turing Award; and Prof. Charles K. Kao, Nobel Laureate in Physics and the Father of Fibre Optics, etc. The College also organizes the annual Shaw Prize Lectures, which feature Shaw Prize awardees in the fields of astronomy, life sciences, medicine and mathematical sciences sharing their knowledge and experience. The College works hand-in-hand with student bodies to enrich campus life by organizing a variety of activities. Annual large-scale student events include orientation camp, ‘Shaw Lane’ evening bazaar, College Founder’s Day celebrations and a singing contest, ‘Shaw Sing’. Shaw College’s many student societies, ranging from sports clubs, departmental societies and general interest clubs to the Rotaract Club and Band Society, also present activities of their own design. In addition to recognizing academic excellence, the College also encourages non-academic achievements and has established scholarships and awards to reward active participation or outstanding performance in extracurricular activities, community services, sports as well as the possession of leadership abilities and other talents. Close to a thousand scholarship awards are available either by nomination or open application. There are a number of facilities that cater to the needs of staff and students. For example, the Multi-Purpose Learning Centre in the Huen Wing Ming Building is a self-learning hub that also facilitates student interaction. The Lecture Theatre auditorium is ideal for seminars and various activities, whilst the Yueh Chiao Art Gallery on the first floor is frequently used for exhibitions. Sports facilities include an indoor sports and multi-purpose hall, gymnasium, table tennis room, dancing room and outdoor basketball/volleyball court. Other facilities include the Lam Kin Chung Computer Laboratory, a multimedia laboratory, the Lee Woo Sing Hong Kong History Resource Centre, self-study room and music rooms featuring the first band room on the CUHK campus. Kuo Mou Hall Student Hostel and Student Hostel II accommodate more than 1,210 students, and the College’s dining facilities include a 175-seat student dining hall and 112-seat staff dining room. Adjacent to Student Hostel II is the HERBSnSENSES Chinese Medicinal Plants Garden featuring a statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen in the centre and a barbecue site nearby. There is also an Alumni Trail lined with plaques engraved with the names of College graduates.