Jackie Chan lends a hand Internationally-acclaimed movie star and Hong Kong Tourism Ambassador Jackie Chan shared his experience of promoting Hong Kong with about 1,000 students at Polytechnic University this week. His talk kicked off the distinguished lecture series, which is organised by the university's School of Hotel and Tourism Management, and run for PolyU students. texas know-how wins prize Students from the University of Texas at Austin have won the Citigroup International Case Competition organised by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School and Citigroup. HKUST students competed with their counterparts from 15 business schools from the mainland, US, Canada, Singapore and other countries in devising China business strategies for Circle K Convenience Stores. Team performances were evaluated by a panel comprised of professors, senior executives from Citigroup and Circle K, and different business leaders. scholarship on the move Legislator Miriam Lau Kin-yee, who represents the transport sector, has sponsored a scholarship for an outstanding graduate of the HKU SPACE Community College's higher diploma in logistics and transport operation programme, which will produce its first batch of graduates next year. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic excellence and awarded at the graduation ceremony next year. Ole! Ole! ole! City University and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce are inviting applicants to join a new Spanish Language and Culture programme starting November 29. The 12-week courses, which cost $2,800-$3,200, are structured in three levels enabling participants to progress from beginner to advanced level. Free Spanish e-learning services and a Spanish conversation club are also available. Visit www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/general/spanish or call 2194 2599 for details.
