RC DEVELOPMENT • 書院發展 61 2025 UMAGAZINE 31 • 澳大新語 On a February evening, Stanley Ho East Asia College (SHEAC) of the University of Macau (UM) kicked off its 15th anniversary celebrations. The first major event was ‘Alumni Night’, a gala dinner that brought together 250 students, faculty, and alumni. As photos and videos flashed across screens in the venue, SHEAC members were transported back to 2010, the year in which the college was established. Under the leadership of Founding Master Prof Iu Vai Pan, the college has grown steadily through a variety of educational initiatives and the efforts of students and faculty, laying a solid foundation for liberal arts education. Today, its core mission remains clear: to consistently enhance the college’s offerings and provide an even more enriching environment in which students may grow and thrive. Laying a Foundation for Liberal Arts Education The gala dinner was more than just a celebration—it was a ‘homecoming’ event for SHEAC alumni, allowing them to reminisce about their cherished UM memories. For current students, it was an opportunity to connect with alumni. Throughout the evening, everyone shared stories about the college while enjoying delicious food, and expressed their gratitude to Founding Master Prof Iu Vai Pan for his immense contributions to the college over the past 14 years. Under Prof Iu’s leadership, SHEAC has remained committed to promoting whole-person development by offering diverse educational initiatives that allow students to explore their passions. Sports enthusiasts can hone their athletic skills and represent the college in competitions by joining college cheerleading, football, or basketball teams. This year, SHEAC won the CICA (Committee on Inter-College Affairs) Master’s Cup Overall Championship organised by the university again, a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students. Meanwhile, those with a love of reading and intellectual exchange can join the reading groups for in-depth discussions, or take part in the ‘Justice Workshop Series’ to debate ideas with peers. Guiding Students to Achieve the Unity of Knowledge and Action In August of last year, Prof Luo Qian assumed her role as SHEAC’s new college master. Building on Prof Iu’s legacy, the management team has continued to improve various aspects of the college, while further developing the college into the students’ ‘second home’. The team aims to transform the college into a platform where students can put their knowledge into practice and achieve the unity of knowledge and action. To cultivate students’ attachment to the college, the management team started with the fundamentals—enhancing the living environment. This academic year marked the debut of the ‘Clean Room Challenge’, which attracted over 150 students and greatly improved the hygiene and environmental conditions of the college. To strengthen the sense of community among SHEAC members, the college organised the ‘Birthday Meal Gathering’ and distributed birthday meal vouchers to students. More than 250 students and faculty attended the gathering and enjoyed meals together in a warm and collegial atmosphere. By highlighting the concept of ‘home’, SHEAC aims to make itself both a welcoming haven and a springboard for growth—a place where students can focus on academic growth and competency development in a supportive and vibrant community, while gaining the confidence to pursue their ambitions. Recognising that the transition from university life to the ‘real world’ is not easy, the college has launched three initiatives to guide students to define their aspirations and accomplish their goals. Progressing Together Through Different Initiatives This academic year, SHEAC has placed greater emphasis on fostering academic excellence among students through the launch of the SHEAC Tutorial Programme. This initiative encourages high-achieving students to 書院積極推動各項環保和教育工作，鼓勵同學參與「剩菜回收項目」，實地體驗 和支持社區環保項目。 SHEAC actively supports environmental and educational initiatives such as the food waste recycling scheme, where students get involved in and support environmental projects in the community.
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