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'Amazing Tour' for U of T Students Visiting Hong Kong

1:30 - 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 14
Photo: U of T Summer Exchange Photo

Later today (Friday, June 12), 300 University of Toronto students will arrive in Hong Kong for the month-long U of T Summer Abroad Program. First launched at the time of the handover in 1997, the program has now allowed more than 1800 students to explore Hong Kong while earning degree credit. Many students are making their first visit to Asia, thanks to financial support from the Dr. Stanley Ho Scholarships and Dr. Sam & Dr. Doris Lau Scholarships.

To help the students gain a proper introduction to Hong Kong, alumni volunteers have organized a half-day city tour on Sunday, June 14. The twist? The tour has elements from the Amazing Race TV show, giving a fun and interactive way to explore the city.

More alumni volunteers are needed, so if you feel like introducing your city to a small group of students from Toronto, contact Michelle Poon at michelle.poon@utoronto.com.hk or at tel. 2375-8258.


U of T / UBC Dragon Boat Race Recap & Canada Day Party

Photo: Dragon Boat
Photo: Jeremy Woodall

Strong winds and heavy rain did not deter the U of T / UBC Dragon Boat Team from giving their best at the Stanley Dragon Boat races on Tuen Ng Festival. A big thank you to all U of T graduates and volunteers for their cheers and support on race day.

The team looks forward to seeing everyone at the Canada Day Party on June 30. More details to the biggest party of the year will be announced soon.

Photos from the 2009 Stanley Races

The 2009 Joint U of T/UBC Alumni Dragon Boat Team is proudly sponsored by

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U of T Hong Kong Foundation Logo
UTAA (HK) Happy Hour and Karaoke Sing-off

7-9 p.m., Friday, July 17

Two events on the same night! Join fellow alumni and friends at the UTAA (HK) Happy Hour followed by for an evening of Karaoke singing, free snacks, networking and good company. Remember to bring your business cards for the famous U of T lucky draw.

Date: July 17, 2009
Time: 7-9 p.m. Happy Hour; 11 p.m. onwards Karaoke
Save the date, details of this event will be announced in the July 2009 newsletter.



President Naylor Speaks at the Economic Club of Canada
photo: David Naylor speaks at Economic Club of Canada

President David Naylor spoke at the Economic Club of Canada on innovation and the essential role of research-intensive universities in Canada. (Read More)
Rotman Dean Roger Martin in the SCMP
Photo: Roger Martin

Roger Martin, Dean of Rotman School of Business at U of T, was featured in the SCMP on June 1 in an interview with Glen Norris. He spoke on the importance of serving customers and making good quality products over making profit.(Read More)

Article reprinted with the persmission of South China Morning Post
Call for Volunteers: U of T Sociology Research
Would you like to be a part of a U of T research project? U of T sociology professor Janet Salaff invites U of T graduates living in Hong Kong to participate on a one-to-one "Hong Kong life" interview. The interview is an informal 1+ hour conversation with Professor Salaff, where you will be asked questions about your life in Hong Kong, your educational background, family obligations in Hong Kong, work issues, your view on cultural differences between Canada and HK, your opinion on HK’s economy and other related topics.

All information is kept strictly confidential. If you are interested, please contact Professor Janet Salaff at salaff@chass.utoronto.ca.

U of T in Photos
Photo: Vivienne Poy Book Talk
Photo: Happy Hour
Book Launch and Book Talk by Chancellor Emerita Vivienne Poy - May 19, 2009
UTAA (HK) Happy Hour
on May 15, 2009
Photo: Dragon Boat
Photo: Jakarta Alumni Event
2009 U of T / UBC Dragon Boat Team
Races at Stanley - May 28, 2009
U of T Alumni Gathering in Jakarta on May 19, 2009
Photo: Happy Hour in Tokyo
  
U of T Alumni Happy Hour
in Tokyo on May 29, 2009

  

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For details about U of T activities in Asia, please contact Jeremy Woodall, Vincci Ching or Michelle Poon in Hong Kong at tel 2375-8258 or via e-mail

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