Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong Baptist University Library
 
2015 - 2016 Sem 2, Learning Events

29 Feb ─ 4 Mar


Eligible Applicants: All HKBU students
Enquiries: Information Services Section, Library (Tel: 3411 2724)

Easily Create Beautiful Presentations with Haiku Deck
  Haiku Deck is free software that make your presentations simple, beautiful, and fun. Come and learn how easy it is to make inspiring presentations, using millions of high-resolution, Creative Commons-licensed photographs.
  Date:   29th February (Mon)
  Time:   2:30pm - 3:20pm
  Venue:   Collaborative Computer Laboratory, Multimedia Learning Centre, Level 4, Main Library, Shaw Campus (map)
  Facilitator:   Mr. Chris Chan
  CCL Status:   Participants will receive a


Develop the Skills You Need to Write Essays Effectively
  Join the essay writing skills workshop to review how to organize your thinking into clear arguments and demonstrate your understanding of a subject by expressing ideas through logical and well-structured prose.
  Date:   1st March (Tue)
  Time:   12:30pm - 2:20pm
  Venue:   Multipurpose Room 2, Academic Commons, Level 2, Main Library
  Facilitator:   Ms. Lara Mushkat
  CCL Status:   Participants will receive a


Participatory Planning in Action: How to Play a Role in Town Planning
  City planning may appear to take place behind closed doors, but there are many opportunities for citizens to play a role in these processes. This presentation will introduce the concept of participatory planning and provide some practical advice for those interested in learning about, and becoming more involved in the decisions that shape their city.
  Date:   2nd March (Wed)
  Time:   2:30pm - 3:20pm
  Venue:   Academic Commons, Level 2, Main Library, Shaw Campus
  Facilitator:   Dr. Lachlan Barber
  CCL Status:   Participants will receive a


數學與政治 Mathematics and Politics
  政治角力經常會涉及集體決策,而投票正好是處理分歧的重要工具。本講座將會從數學角度探討選舉的不同制度,從而了 解數學的思考方法於社會扮演的重要角色。Decision making is a very important part of politics. Political figures compete against each other to get elected, while representatives of the people debate fiercely about passages of controversial bills. How do we make collective decisions on different issues? Is there any logic behind the different ways we reach a consensus? In this talk, we will look at different voting methods and see how mathematical thinking plays a crucial role in the study of fairness.
  Date:   3rd March (Thu)
  Time:   2:30pm - 3:20pm
  Venue:   Academic Commons, Level 2, Main Library, Shaw Campus
  Facilitator:   Dr. Simon To
  CCL Status:   Participants will receive a


專業解碼:大學圖書館管理工作解說 Demystifying the Profession: What EXACTLY Do Librarians Do?
  大學圖書館只負責借還圖書?!浸圖助理館長現身說法,與你分享大學圖書館的日常管理工作流程。Check out this live conversation in which a librarian gets asked some interesting questions about her day-to-day work in a university library. One thing is for sure: it’s much more than just books!
  Date:   4th March (Fri)
  Time:   2:30pm - 3:20pm
  Venue:   Academic Commons, Level 2, Main Library, Shaw Campus
  Facilitator:   Ms. Angela Wong & Ms. Chloe Lei
  CCL Status:   Participants will receive a half credit for attending this Event