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HKUST Alumni News 2015
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Published by Development & Alumni Of ce
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2358 6158 Fax: (852) 3743 0939
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Foreword
President’s Message
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Feature
The world needs engineers – and engineering needs talent!
Samantha Kong Wing-man’s book is geared at persuading youngsters
to be a part of this exciting discipline
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The HKUST Edge
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are all the rage – and HKUST
research aims to make them even more effective and valuable
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Giving Back
AEF achieves a new target - and sets an ambitious goal in celebration of
the University’s 25th anniversary
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Global Horizons
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New Look
Check out The HUB, the latest landmark on campus that’s become a
focal point for students to hang out!
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Insight
Global China Studies student Vanessa Lau talks about her internship in
the US Congress as part of her exchange-out in Washington, DC
Alvin Lam is the rst alumnus to head both the HKUST Convocation
and Alumni Association. He outlines his vision and goals for the future of
both organizations
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Event Roundup
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Class Notes
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