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On 12 December 2015, a team of performers rang down the curtain on the venerable Tenth Anniversary Celebration at the Great Hall of Zhuhai.

Gathered were people from all walks of life, including representatives from the city government, UIC, BNU Zhuhai HKBU councils, current students and alumni, parents, corporates and staff members who care about and support UIC.

To start the grand finale, a ten-month video production by the students of Cinema and Television Programme was played, featuring captures of UIC’s scenic campus views, courses and activities, as well as people with smiles on their faces.

A number of classical songs and the UIC Anthem, of which its melody and lyrics are entirely composed by UIC staff members, were then played by UIC Orchestra and Choir groups.

UIC’s President Prof Ng Ching-Fai also announced the motto of UIC: “In knowledge and in deeds, unto the whole person”-the ideals, spirits and values that the community of the college upholds.

“We just heard the premiere of the college anthem which includes lyrics such as ‘Together we will work as one, to serve our country and the world’, and ‘We humbly serve and redesign a bustling future for mankind.’ I hope every UICer will bear the motto and the anthem in mind and examine yourselves when you are reaching this goal.” Prof Ng said in his keynote address.

He recalled the idea of establishing the first liberal arts university in China with Prof Xu Jialu in 2003. They both believed that UIC would be developed as a world first-class liberal arts college with Chinese characteristics, an addition to the country’s diversified higher education system. “I think the most successful achievement is that UIC has gained wide recognition from students and parents. Our graduates have become the best representatives of our college,” he added.

Ms Luo Zhuoheng was amongst the first batch of 244 graduates. She has also been passing down whole person education at the Voluntary Service Development Center (VSDC), Whole Person Education Office. “VSDC has been providing voluntary opportunities to over 4,600 students ever since its establishment. I profoundly believe our mission is to foster students to become active and responsible in servant leadership,” said Ms Luo.

There were other speeches made by a parent, the chairman of student union as well as an alumni representative that all endorsed UIC for its interactive education process, pursuit of knowledge, morals and values, additionally, a high level of student-teacher rapport, mentorship and collaboration.

The other half of the night was staff awards presentations plus a collection of winning images, taken by both student and staff for the "Capture UIC in Your Frame" photo contest was also displayed at the venue.

Click the link to read the full press release: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/bnu-hkbu-united-international-college-welcomes-all-international-visiting-and-degree-seeking-students-632368.htm

Reporter: Sze Ying Cheong (IJ)
Editor: Samuel Burgess (MPRO)
Photographer: Xin Shang (IJ, Year 4)
(with special thanks to the ELC)