face-to-face book

The University of Hong Kong's (HKU) Social Sciences Society is hosting a tour of campus hotspots for freshmen this week. This will later be followed by a three-day orientation camp mid-month, during which new students can make friends and gain insights on the ins and outs of college life. O-Day, August 6, 1.45pm-10pm, K.K. Leung Concourse; O-Camp, August 17-19, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre, with campsite at Sydney Leong Holiday Lodge. For details, visit http://on.fb.me/pJhNBZ.

Members of HKU's Karate Club are throwing a birthday dinner for highly decorated karate master Cheung Shiu-kwong this month. The seasoned instructor has represented Hong Kong at numerous international events and regularly provides the club with advice and training. August 24, 7pm-11pm. Royal Palace, 8/F Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. See http://on.fb.me/rk9HOu for details.

Engineering society members are invited to attend this month's information session on Polytechnic University's master's degree in Engineering Business Management programme. PolyU, known for its practical inventions (above), is offering the multidisciplinary course in collaboration with Britain's University of Warwick. August 20, 2.30pm-4pm. Room AG712, Core A, PolyU. Visit http://www.igds.polyu.edu.hk for registration and further details.