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HKU Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions

23 Oct 2009

 

The University of Hong Kong will hold its Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions 2009 tomorrow (Saturday) from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Themed "Unity in Diversity", the Information day will kick off at an opening ceremony with students showcasing their talents and abilities to portray the vibrant life in the HKU Family. HKU Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui will lead a handprint ceremony with students, symbolizing the unison of HKU amidst our diversity. 

The whole day event aims to introduce the University's activities, programmes and facilities to the public, particularly secondary school students, teachers and parents. Teaching departments and halls of residence are open to the public for a better understanding of the campus life at HKU.

Visitors can obtain general and admission information of the University at Loke Yew Hall. Exhibition booths of faculties and departments are set up at different locations on the campus.

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the Information Day, the details are as follows:

Opening Ceremony
Date: October 24, 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am - 10:25 am
Venue: Sun Yat-sen Place
Attended by: HKU Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Chairman of the University Admissions Committee Professor John Spinks, Registrar Mr Henry Wai and members of different Faculties and Departments.

Admissions talks:
For JUPAS Applicants
Time: 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre
By: Chairman of the University Admissions Committee Professor John Spinks

For Applicants of Early Admissions Scheme (EAS) for Secondary Six Students
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre
By: Chairman of the University Admissions Committee Professor John Spinks

For Non-JUPAS Applicants
Time: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre
By: Chairman of the University Admissions Committee Professor John Spinks

For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Trinni Choy (Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk or Ms Melanie Wan (Manager (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2600 email: melwkwan@hku.hk.