Annual General Meeting
The first event of the year was the Annual General Meeting. The annual report and financial report of SOCNEXUS, the 10th Committee of Students’ Society, as well as the annual plan and financial budget of SOCLISTO, the 11th Committee of Students’ Society, were endorsed in the meeting.
Inauguration Ceremony
The 10th Committee handed over to the 11th Committee in the Inauguration Ceremony. We invited representatives from the Faculty of Social Science, former executive committees of Students’ Society and other student organisations to witness the event, at the same time, to strengthen the communication between each party.
Spring Feast
We organised the Spring Feast to celebrate the Lunar New Year with students of Social Science (Broad-based). The gaming session, lucky draw, and dance performances provided an opportunity for students to gather and celebrate with friends.
Photo Day
The Photo Day was held to farewell our graduates. We prepared props and decorated the venue for photo-taking, so that our graduates could share their joy of graduation together.
New Semester Gathering
We ran the New Semester Gathering to let new students broaden their social circles and share the laughter of embarking on a new journey at CUHK.
Orientation Camp
A 3-day overnight Orientation Camp was held in mid-August this year. Through playing different games in the camp, new students got to know their first group of university peers who will support each other in the coming years. We strived to help new students to adapt to the new learning environment. Apart from the fun, participants also gained important information from the senior students.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting is an important meeting witnessing the come and go of the existing and new committee members. The annual report and financial report of SOCFERO, the 9th Committee of Students’ Society, as well as the annual plan, financial budget and rename proposal of SOCNEXUS, which is the 10th Committee of Students’ Society, were passed during the Annual General Meeting.
Lunar New Year Live Show
During the Lunar New Year holidays, we organized a livestream activity with music and dance performances to celebrate the Lunar New Year with students of Social Science Broad-based.
Photo Day
The Photo Day was held for graduates of Social Science Broad-based. The venue was decorated and props were provided for graduates to take photos with. It is our hope that graduates enjoyed the celebration of their graduation together.
Orientation Camp
A two-day orientation Camp was held in mid-August, this year, allowing freshmen to know each other and be acquainted through activities.
New Semester Gathering
Near the end of September, we organised the New Semester Gathering, to let the freshmen come together and share the fresh experience and joys of the new semester.
Annual General Meeting
This year, we had our Annual General Meeting via Zoom. During the meeting, the annual year report and financial report of SOCHROMA, the 8th Social Science (Broad-Based Admission) Students’ Society, CUSU, as well as the annual plan and financial budget of SOCFERO, the 9th Social Science (Broad-Based Admission) Students’ Society, CUSU, were passed.
Chinese New Year Music Live
We held a Music Livestream during the Chinese New Year Holiday to share festive joy with our members through Instagram.
Photo Day
Social Science Broad-based students who were admitted in 2017-2018 would leave CUHK after 4 years of University life. They gathered and took memorable photos on Photo Day.
Organization Committee of Orientation Camp (OCamp)
A series of meetings were held through Zoom in late March to recruit members who would be interested in organizing OCamp 2021. After the Organization Committee is formed, the committee members worked on preparing a fruitful orientation camp for freshmen.
Social Science Broad-based Orientation Camp 2021
A two-day OCamp was held in mid-August, which allowed senior students and freshmen to know each other, and freshmen to familiarize themselves with the campus and adapt to university life.
Academic Counselling Session
The Academic Advisors of Social Science Broad-based met with all new students in mid-August. Some advice about course selection, study plan, major declaration, and overseas exchange was provided.
Orientation Camp
The 4-days-3-nights camp was held in mid-August. New students met with one another and get some tips about the campus, the university and Term 1 courses from the senior students.
Lunch Together
Freshmen were invited to join lunch with administrative staff in the Faculty Office and the senior students in the first week of Term 1. Freshmen earned a lot of valuable information in the relaxing environment.
Academic Advising Gathering
The Faculty Office and the 7th Social Science Broad-Based Admission Students’ Society SOCLARIS jointly held the gathering. The Academic Advisors provided information about the declaration of potential major and the senior students shared what they have learnt in various majors. This facilitated course planning in Term 2 and major declaration at the end of Year 1.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting was held in January. The year plan and the financial budget of SOCHROMA, the Executive Committee of the 8th Social Science Broad-Based financial report of SOCLARIS, the previous executive committee, were passed. This also indicated the start of SOCHROMA’s duties.
Student Advising Support under the Pandemic
Academic advising activities did not end because of the pandemic. Different kinds of online activities were offered for Broad-based students to have a better understanding of the various majors. Activities included online Q&A, individual e-consultations, alumni sharing e-materials, and online thematic talks.
Academic Counselling Session
In the middle of August, the 1st Academic Counselling Session was held to provide academic advice on course selection. Some Programme Advisors joined and greeted our freshmen.
Orientation Camp
Freshmen experienced the 4-days-3-nights camp held in August. They got familiarised with the University, our beautiful campus and year 1 courses during the camp.
Faculty Tea Reception
The Associate Dean (Student Affairs) and the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs) welcomed our freshmen in the Faculty Tea Reception and enjoyed light refreshment together.
Academic Advising Gathering
The Faculty Office and the student society jointly held a gathering for Broad-based students to meet with the senior students and the academic advisors to gain course selection tips and major declaration advice.
Annual General Meeting
In the January Annual General Meeting, the year plan and financial budget of SOCLARIS, the Executive Committee of the 7th Social Science Broad-Based Admission Students’ Society, as well as the annual and financial report of SOCXANE, the previous executive committee, were passed.
Inauguration ceremony
The Assistant Dean (Student Affairs), Faculty Office representative and representatives from other student societies witnessed the appointment of SOCLARIS. The committee members and the guests met and explored future cooperation opportunities.
Lunar New Year Dinner
On the 28th of February, SOCLARIS celebrated Chinese New Year with its members in Chung Chi Tang. Members gathered to welcome the arrival of Chinese New Year, joined in communal dining and enjoyed a variety of games and activities organised by SOCLARIS.
Football Match with GPA students
This was the first event SOCLARIS organized with the Government and Public Administration (GPA) Student Society. It provided a platform for members to demonstrate their football skills while making friends with GPA students at the same time.
Farewell Night
All Social Science broad-based students would declare major after one-year of exploration. Before joining different majors, a farewell party was held by SOCLARIS for students to spend a fruitful night together. In the party, light snacks, photo booths and group games were served. Students experienced a memorable evening.
Organization Committee of Orientation Camp (O’Camp)
An exercise was held in mid-March to recruit members who are interested in organising the upcoming Orientation Camp for freshmen. An informative, fun and heartwarming orientation camp is now ready for 2019 freshmen.
Photo Day
Social Science Broad-based students who joined in 2015 have experienced 4 years of fruitful University life. They held a Photo Day at Pommerenke Student Centre to celebrate for graduation. Prof. Clement So congratulated the students and took memorable photos with them together.
Academic Counselling Session
Before class commencement, the Faculty Office organised an academic counselling session in August to provide academic advice on course selection, learning enhancement service and exchange programmes to freshmen.
Orientation Camp
New students had chances to know some senior year students during the 4-days-3-nights camp held in August. Senior students assisted new students to get familiarise with the campus and university in the following years.
Faculty Tea Reception
The Dean of Social Science greeted all the new students in September. Freshmen enjoyed a light refreshment while chatting with academic advisors and professors in a relaxing and casual atmosphere.
Academic Advising Gathering
The Faculty Office and the student society invited senior students and academic advisors to join the gathering. Students gained valuable course selection and major declaration advice through experience sharing of the senior students.
Documentary Screening + Workshop: Creativity Is
Documentary Screening & Workshop: Creativity Is was a Faculty Seminar held in Term 1. Ms Sharon Yeung who is an independent filmmaker was invited to explore with students the possibilities of what we can do to rediscover the creativity within ourselves.
Annual General Meeting
The year plan and financial budget of SOCXANE, the Executive Committee of the 6th Social Science (Broad-Based Admission) Students’ Society CUSU, as well as the annual and financial report of Socnance, the previous executive committee, were passed in the annual general meeting.
Inauguration Ceremony
With the witnesses of Faculty members from the Faculty of Social Science, representatives from other student societies and past executive committees, SOCXANE has officially taken office in the Inauguration Ceremony.
Lunar New Year Dinner
To enhance the bonding among members, the Lunar New Year Dinner was held on 1st, March. All members shared a jubilant night through playing games, participating in a lucky draw, eating Poon Choi and watching dance performances.
Farewell Night
Since students were going to declare their major programmes, a farewell party was held by SOCXANE for members to spend the very last event with their friends. Light dinner, photo booths and mass games were served during the night.
Organization Committee of Orientation Camp (O’Camp)
Games, discussions and sharing sessions with the previous executive committee were held to aid the formation of the new organising committee of the Orientation Camp. It also helped new members to know more about each other. The committee would work hard to bring unforgettable memories to freshmen in the coming summer.
Academic Counselling Session
To assist new students in their transition from secondary to university education, an academic counselling session was held in August to offer academic advice on course selection to freshmen.
Faculty Tea Reception
The Dean of Social Science welcomed all freshmen at the Faculty Tea Reception in September. Freshmen enjoyed light lunch together with the Dean, academic advisors and other professors.
Academic Advising Gathering
An academic advising gathering was co-organized with the student society. Students enjoyed light refreshment together and gained valuable course selection and major declaration advices from senior students.
Annual General Meeting
The annual report and financial report of Socnance, the Executive Committee of the 5th Social Science (Broad-Based Admission) Students’ Society CUSU, as well as the year plan and financial budget of last year, were passed in the annual general meeting.
Inauguration Ceremony
It was announced at the inauguration ceremony that Socnance’s had taken over the office. At the ceremony, we connected with other students’ societies from CUHK and from other universities.
Lunar New Year Dinner
Lunar New Year Dinner was held as a celebration of the Spring Festival in mid-February. Participants enjoyed themselves through a variety of activities, such as “Poon Choi”, games and lucky draw.
Volunteer Work
We visited the New Pine Care Centre on 25th February. Our volunteers played games and shared the bits and pieces of our daily lives with the elderly. This enabled us to know more about the old generation. The activities also allowed us to understand the meaning of 'It’s more blessed to give than to receive.' and have encouraged our members to be more proactive in doing voluntary work.
Faculty Seminar
Faculty organised seminar once a term. Speakers from different disciplines have been invited to share experiences and knowledge on personal growth, politics, creativity, etc.
Inauguration Ceremony
With the witnesses of the staff from the Faculty of Social Science, representatives from other student societies and our past executive committee, Socmate has officially taken office after the Inauguration Ceremony. Meanwhile, the ceremony provided Socmate with a good opportunity to promote ourselves and Social Science Broad-based admission line, as well as fostering communication with student societies from other universities.
Annual General Meeting
Half of the members attended the Annual General Meeting, approved the activity and financial report of last yearand approved the current activity plan and financial budget.
Volunteer Work
Socmate members joined a voluntary service to visit the elderly in February. Through chit-chatting with the elderly, participants could understand the difficulties faced by the elderly in their daily lives, and think about the problem of aging population in Hong Kong.
Lunar New Year Dinner
In order to consolidate the bonding among members, the Chinese New Year Dinner was held in the very beginning of semester 2. All members have shared an unforgettable night together through playing games and having a lucky draw.
Social Science Singing Contest
The Social Science Singing Contest was so competitive this year. A lot of famous songs were performed by the contestants with their personal singing skills and talents. JW, who is a pop singer in Hong Kong, was also invited to be the guest performer which further brought up the atmosphere of the night.
Farewell Night
Since the members were going to declare their major programmes soon, a farewell party was held by Socmate. The farewell party was not only for recreational purpose (e.g. photo booth and games), but also provided an opportunity for members to recall their memories of being a Social Science (broad-based) student. Members also shared their expectations on their major programmes in the coming years.
Orientation Camp (O’Camp) ‘King Jong’
In preparation of the organizing committee of the Orientation Camp, task simulation workshops and sharing sessions by the past executive committee were held. Hence, organizing committee members could know more about each another and the organizing committee of the Orientation Camp was successfully formed. The committee hoped that they would be able to bring memorable and joyful memories to the freshmen in the coming summer.
Volunteer Work
As Social Science students, we should not forget to care about the community. We offered volunteer opportunities for students to experience the life on a low income so as to raise their awareness about social issues.
Lunar New Year Dinner
Students took pleasure in games, entertainment shows, and lucky draw in the Lunar New Year Dinner, the first social activity in 2015, to celebrate the festival before the vacation.
Social Science Singing Contest
The Social Science Singing Contest is an annual event for students to showcase their music and singing talents. Named “Whatsocever” this year, the contest was jointly organized by ten student societies of the Faculty. The audience thoroughly enjoyed great voice brought by the contestants, and also the live performance of the guest canto-pop singer, Mr. Edmond Leung.
Farewell Night
The relaxing farewell night party was held before major declaration. Students enjoyed sharing happy moments from last year and were looking forward to a better year to come.
Orientation Camp (O’Camp) ‘King Jong’
O’Camp organising committee members were recruited through ‘King Jong’, in which interested students got together and discussed how to prepare for the camp. Students could familiarize themselves with the roles of the organising committee by learning from former members; students also knew each other better through ice-breaking games. We all hoped to create an unforgettable O’Camp for the freshmen.
Semester Kick-off Gathering
Freshmen got together to kick off a brand new school year with games and lucky draw.
Inauguration Ceremony (“INAUG”)
“INAUG” was held in January 2015, which marked the start of our journey as the executive committee of the student society. It provided an opportunity for us to meet and exchange with other student bodies. We had great pleasure to have invited the Dean and the Associate Deans of Social Science to enjoy this memorable experience with us.
Annual General Meeting
The newly elected committee gave an overview over the past year and reported future plans at the Annual General Meeting. More than half of the members attended and contributed to the discussions.