In the past ten years, over 80 College Forums & High/Round Table Lunches or Dinners were organised. Examples of speakers:
Full list of Forum and High Table Dinner speakers
College Forums provide the platform for students to interact with distinguished speakers from different professions and disciplines.
Time: Fridays 11:30am – 1:15pm (For students arriving 15 minutes after the start time, attendance will not be counted.)
Round Table Lunches or Dinners* serve as the best occasion for students to mingle with College Master / Associate Master / Dean of General Education / Dean of Students / College Members. This new format aims to encourage students to share their College experience and meet new people, thus strengthening our College communities.
Lunch – Time: Weekdays 12:30 – 2:00pm (For students arriving 15 minutes after the start time, attendance will not be counted.)
Dinner – Time: Weekdays 6:30 – 8:00pm (For students arriving 15 minutes after the start time, attendance will not be counted.)
Dress code: Smart Casual
*Please submit $100 to the College Office within Office Hour ONE day AFTER you registered for the Round Table Lunch or Dinner. Deposit submitted after the deadline will not be counted. $60 will be refunded after legitimate attendance of the event.
NOTE: All students are required to register ONE FORUM / ROUND TABLE LUNCH OR DINNER ONLY to fulfill the requirement of GEYS1000. For College Forums, you are welcome to attend more than one event. Interested students may walk-in on the event day. First-come, first-served. If you register for more than one Forum / Round Table Lunch or Dinner, you will be randomly assigned to one of your registered events, and your registration for other Forums / Round Table Lunches or Dinners will be forfeited.
Registration : https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/eventlist?id=6
Registration Period : 7 January 2025 (Tue) 8:00 pm – 10 January 2025 (Fri) 8:00 pm
Students are required to attend the Forum / Round Table Lunch or Dinner at the designated venue as stated in the confirmation email.
2024/25 Term 2
College Forums
Date and Time: 24 January 2025 (11:30am – 1:15pm)
Topic: The Sustainability of Cantonese Opera Heritage: New Plays
Speaker: Man Wah [Ms. Lee Ship] (Founder of The Sensational Sprouts Cantonese Opera Association)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: LSK LT5 (Lee Shau Kee Building)
Date & Time: 07 February 2025 (11:30am – 1:15pm)
Topic: A Glimpse at Your 100-Year Life
Speaker: Dr. Tse Ka Kui (Founder of ReWirement Country Club)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: LSK LT5 (Lee Shau Kee Building)
Date & Time: 14 March 2025 (11:30am – 1:15pm)
Topic: Culture, Technology and Innovation
Speaker: Dr. Ng Chi Wa (Director of Hong Kong Palace Museum)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: LSK LT5 (Lee Shau Kee Building)
Date & Time: 21 March 2025 (11:30am – 1:15pm)
Topic: Introduction of AlipayHK and the Development Journey
Speaker: Miss Lee Wing Sze Venetia (AlipayHK CEO & Greater China General Manager)
Language: English
Venue: LSK LT5 (Lee Shau Kee Building)
Round Table Lunches / Dinners
Date & Time: 11 February 2025 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
College members: Prof. Anthony T.C. Chan (College Master), Prof. Rance P.L. Lee (College Honorary Fellow), Prof. Kam-fai Wong (Associate Master)
Language: Cantonese
Venue: Staff Canteen, Wu Yee Sun College
Date & Time: 10 March 2025 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
College members: Prof. Ming-kay Poon (Associate Master & Dean of General Education), Prof. Grace L.H. Wong (Chairperson of Scholarships and Financial Aid Committee), Dr. Po-kin Leung (Associate Dean of Students)
Language: Cantonese
Venue: Staff Canteen, Wu Yee Sun College
Date & Time: 18 March 2025 (12:30pm – 2:00pm)
College members: Prof. Joan Z. Zuo (Associate Master), Prof. Jacque P.K. Ip (Member of Catering Services Committee), Ms. Sharon S.Y. Wong (Associate Dean of Students)
Language: English
Venue: Staff Canteen, Wu Yee Sun College