Dear Colleagues,
 
 
Application and Course Registration
I am pleased to inform that we have processed all applications for study at the Chinese University in the coming term. Students have been asked to select courses they wish to take online and we are in the process of working with academic departments to process those requests. Students will be given several weeks once they arrive on campus to make amendments to their course registration to suit academic and timetabling needs. Students who have only recently submitted applications will be able to register for courses once they arrive on campus.
 

 
2005-06 Term Dates
 
(Spring Term)
Mandatory Arrival Date 03-04 January 2006
Orientation 05-07 January 2006
Teaching Start Date 09 January 2006
Teaching End Date 25 April 2006
Exams 26 April - 13 May 2006
 
 
Avian Flu
 

There have been no cases of Avian Flu in Hong Kong so far. The Chinese University is nevertheless making the necessary preparation to prevent occurrence of the illness on-campus and establishing contingency plans should there be an outbreak of Avian Flu in Hong Kong. The CUHK Campus (SARS/Avian Flu) Task Force has been meeting regularly to advise and implement a series of precautionary and action plans to safeguard the health of staff and students against the possible occurrence of infection and widespread of Avian Flu outbreak at the University campus. Updated information on the Avian Flu and announcement to staff and students can be found at www.cuhk.edu.hk/sars_and_flu.  

International students were invited to attend a talk on Avian Flu. The talk explained the illness, puts it into perspectives and advised on preventative measures. If you are interested in learning more about the illness, please visit www.cuhk.edu.hk/sars_and_flu/influenza.htm.

As Hong Kong will be entering the flu season, the Universityˇ¦s health service provided flu shoots service to staff and students. We are pleased that many international students took advantage of this service.
 
 
Summer Programme
 

I am pleased to announce that the University will be offering a summer programme again this year. The programme next year will be an expanded programme to cover (1) Chinese language and culture, (2) business administration and (3) Arts and Humanities with a focus on China and Hong Kong. The following are some key information on the programme:
Name:
CUHK International Summer School
Duration:
16 June - 30 July 2006
Location:
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Credits:
Min 3, max 9. (Most courses are 3 credits each)
Courses:
Approx. 23. 10 in Business Administration, 10 in Arts and Humanities, 3 in Chinese language.
Accommodation:
On-campus
 

We hope to finalize the details by mid-December and have the information on our website. Brochures on the Summer School will be sent to you, partner universities and friends in early January 2005 for distribution to students.
 
 
APAIE Conference & Exhibition
 
Representatives from the office will attend the first annual conference and exhibition of the APAIE (Asia Pacific Association for International Education). The conference will be held from 29 March ˇV 1 April 2006 at Korea University, Seoul, Korea. APAIE facilitates cooperation among those internationally active in higher learning within Asia Pacific institutions. It promotes quality international programs, activities and exchange. It also encourages dialogue and cooperation amongst institutions in the Asia Pacific region and those outside of the region. If you would like to learn more about the association and its conference in March next year, please visit www.apaie.org. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!