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  • Green Living

    [UG] Waste Recycling Campaign (Semester 1, 2017-18)

    06 DEC 2017 - 12 JAN 2018
    [UG] Waste Recycling Campaign (Semester 1, 2017-18)

    As the checkout period is drawing near, you may wonder how to deal with your unwanted items.  Have you thought of donating the recyclables to NGOs? The UG Halls is launching a Waste Recycling Campaign:

    Collection Period: 6 Dec 2017 – 12 Jan 2018

    Collection Points: Recycling Cages (Opposite to the Entrances of South & North Towers)

    Collectable Items: Clothes, Shoes, Plush Toys, Bed Sheet, Bags
    (They will be sorted and shipped to the Southeast Asia for reuse; or be transformed into industrial rags or working gloves by the Conservancy Association.)

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    Date
    6 Dec 2017 - 12 Jan 2018
    Venue
    Recycling Cages (Opposite to the Entrances of South & North Towers)
  • Green Living

    [UG] Green Quester Program - Green Walk In Singapore

    06 OCT 2017 - 12 JAN 2018
    [UG] Green Quester Program - Green Walk In Singapore

    Singapore ranked third in Asia on a global ranking of livable cities, exceled Hong Kong on the list.  In this study tour, participants will experience Singapore and uncover her secret to being a livable and sustainable city.  Observations and insights from walking through the city and meeting with local citizens and professional practitioners in this neighboring metropolis, will be useful references on promoting sustainability in Hong Kong.

    Briefing Session
    22 December 2017, 11am-1pm
    Green Walk In Singapore
    8-12 January 2018
    Application Deadline
    25 October 2017, 6pm
  • Green Living

    [UG] Green Quest with Overseas Experiential Green & Cultural Tour to Denmark and Sweden

    01 OCT - 10 NOV 2017
    [UG] Green Quest with Overseas Experiential Green & Cultural Tour to Denmark and Sweden

    The Undergraduate Halls believe GREEN is a living style in striving for balance and aiming for economic, social, and environmental sustainability.  As complement to the green programs at the Undergraduate Halls, Green Quest is an annual green program organized by the Undergraduate Halls to enhance green awareness of HKBU students through seminar series and overseas experiential tour. 

    Period
    Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
    Part 1 - The Green Foundation
    Seminar Series and Training (February 2018 - April 2018)
    Part 2 - The Green Journey
    Overseas Experiential Green and Cultural Tour (21 May 2018 – 3 June 2018)
    Part 3 - The Green Giving
    Sharing Session (October 2018)
  • Green Living

    [UG] Green Quester Program: Thumbiano, Product Upcycling Workshop

    29 SEP - 09 NOV 2017
    [UG] Green Quester Program: Thumbiano, Product Upcycling Workshop

    Green Quester Program: Thumbiano, Product Upcycling Workshop 綠影獵人活動:升級再造手指琴工作坊

    The Undergraduate Halls Green Quester Programs aim to promote green and health mindfulness to students.  Upcycling is a way to rethink product design and instill new values in waste.  In this workshop, students will make their own Thumbiano with spokes collected from old bicycle wheels and wood from wine boxes.  Mr Kevin Cheung, an upcycling product designer, will lead the workshop and share his experience on product upcycling. Join us now!
     

    Date
    9 November 2017 (Thursday)
    Time
    7:00-9:00pm
    Venue
    G9, Student Residence Halls, HKBU
    Application Deadline
    12 October 2017 (Thur), 4pm
  • Green Living

    [UG] Green Quester Program: Zentangle

    14 - 28 SEP 2017
    [UG] Green Quester Program: Zentangle

    Green Quester Program: Zentangle 綠影獵人活動:禪繞畫
    The Undergraduate Halls Green Quester Programs aim to promote green and health mindfulness to students.  The Zentangle workshop is the first of the serial.  Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.  Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images.  It increases focus and creativity, providing artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. Join us now!

    Date
    28 Sept 2017 (Thursday)
    Time
    7:00-9:00pm
    Venue
    G9, Student Residence Halls, HKBU
    Application Deadline
    18 September 2017 (Mon), 4pm