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REDbird taught me how to embrace individual
differences and show respect in team situations.
Eric Cheung, BEng, 2009, REDbird Gold Award
The REDbird overseas trips nurtured my
multicultural awareness.
Kin Wong, BEng, 2009, REDbird Gold Award
REDbird inspired me to stay positive and
improve from previous experiences.
Lufi Liu, BEng, 2009, REDbird Silver Award
REDbird helped me develop analytical and critical
thinking skills in dealing with complex issues in
the workplace.
Bonnie Wan, BBA, 2009, REDbird Gold Award
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REDbird challenged me to think
creatively when solving problems and
completing tasks.
Wilson Wu, BBA, 2009, REDbird Gold Award
REDbird encouraged me to reflect
on my learning regularly and apply
the new knowledge in the next
available opportunity.
Wisely Choy, BSc, 2009, REDbird Gold Award
REDbird cultivated me to be a trustworthy
individual. I am ready to take on responsibilities
and be accountable for my own actions.
Samson Yau, BSc, 2009, REDbird Silver Award
About Us
The REDbird Award Program is a
holistic student development program
that aims at fostering the REDbird
attributes in each REDbird member. As
REDbird members engage in action-
learning through a variety of trainings,
service, internship and other experiential
activities, they will be challenged and
prepared to advance HKUST student life
and contribute to the community at large.
Through the wealth of diversified learning
experience in the REDbird Award program,
REDbird members will be able to:
demonstrate their personal and
professional development through
the action-learning cycle of setting
and implementing realistic goals, and
reflecting on their experience.
plan, implement and lead service and
community building projects. In the
process, they will learn to collaborate
with other REDbird Club members,
leverage their strengths, and resolve
group differences so as to promote
effective teamwork.
demonstrate the desirable REDbird
attributes, through their involvement
i n d e v e l o p m e n t a n d s e r v i c e
opportunities
As REDbird members proceed in the
Program, they would be encouraged
to document the learning outcomes
and achievements in their eTreasure
Portfolios. The REDbird Award at three
levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold – will be
granted member's who can successfully
and consistently demonstrate their
personal growth and REDbird attributes,
as well as contribute to HKUST and the
community.
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Learn Endlessly
REDbird members have a variety of trainings to build core competencies in personal
management, communication, teamwork and project management. The trainings are in
the form of interactive workshops, seminars and outdoor training camps. The Program
also provides a wide range of personal interest workshops for members to broaden their
horizons.
Core Competency Training
Experienced and professional guest
speakers and instructors are invited to
conduct seminars on topics like:
Personal Development Planning
Sustaining Motivation
Learning through Reflection
Personal Branding
Effective Teamwork and
Communication
Project Management
Career Preparation
Training Camps
R E D b i r d m e m b e r s g o t h r o u g h a
series of team challenges in unfamiliar
environments. The over-night training
camps strengthen members’ friendship,
trust, team spirit and confidence.
Personal Interest Workshops
The highly interactive workshops allow
REDbird members to explore new
interests and gain new knowledge
in a relaxing and small-group setting.
Workshop topics include:
Table & Dining Etiquette
Coffee Tasting
Wine Tasting & Appreciation
Personal Image
Arts & Aesthetics
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Celebrate Diversity
REDbird members are given opportunities to explore the world so as to develop their
cultural awareness and expand their global outlook. Through interacting with people from
diverse background, REDbird members have a better understanding of new cultures and
gain new perspectives on life matters.
Serve the Community
All REDbird members share a commitment to serve the HKUST community and the
community at large. Members deliver community or student services organized by the
University or through their own network. Some also initiate service learning projects or
trips to reach out to communities beyond Hong Kong.
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Benefit from Extensive Network and Resources
Program Mentors
REDbird is well connected with the professional world. Members can obtain mentorship
support from business and community leaders from various industries for personal
development and guidance.
The REDbird Award Program Mentors are:
Hon Starry Lee Legislative Council Member, Legislative Council,
Hong Kong SAR
Hon Fred Li Wah-ming, JP Legislative Council Member, Legislative Council,
Hong Kong SAR
Ms Cally Chan Managing Director, Hewlett-Packard HK SAR Ltd.
Ms Esther Chan Vice President, Ta Fu Timber Company Ltd.
Mr George Y W Chan Executive Director, AKOS Advanced Technology Ltd.
Ms Pearl Chan Human Resources Manager, Hong Kong Electric Holdings Ltd.
Ms Susan Chan Head of Corporate Relations, Visa Hong Kong Ltd.
Ms Alison Chang Managing Director, COREsearch Ltd.
Ms Daisy Chow CEO, Intimex Business Solutions Co., Ltd.
Ms Eliza Fan Head of Human Resources, Hong Kong Seibu Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Mr Kevin Hau Director, Accolade Corporate Services
Ms Liz Ho Treasurer, Hong Kong Disneyland
Mr Benny Hui Director, Beacon Hill Lions Club
Mr Craig Jo Business Development Director, Hong Kong RFID
Mrs Angela Keung Vice President of Sales, Amway Greater China Regional Office
Ms July Kong Director of Human Resources, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Mr Francis Kwok CEO, RADICA Systems Ltd.
Ms Mabel Lau Managing Director, LGT Investment Management (Asia) Ltd.
Ms Carmen Law Senior Director, Compensation, Benefits & Operations,
Greater Asia Region, Intel Semiconductor Limited
Dr Teresa Law Managing Director, AKOS Advanced Technology Ltd.
Mr Herman Lee Systems Manager,
Kwong Wah Hospital / TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital
Mr Sean Lin Senior Inspector, Hong Kong Police Force
Mr Jeff Ng Founder, Home of Elderly and Guru Online
Mr Timothy C W Ngan General Manager, College of Professional & Continuing Education,
Hong Kong CyberU, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr Bird Tang Chairperson, VolTra
Mr William C M Wan Computer Officer, Information Technology Services Center,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Ms Anna Wong CEO, HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Ltd.
Ms Ruby Yam Managing Director, High Net Worth Business Division,
CCB International Ltd.
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“I first met my mentor at the Dinner with REDbird Award Program Mentors. Later
she arranged a visit to her company and made time to share her experiences
with me out of her busy schedule. Through the visit and sharing session, I have
developed a better understanding of the environment in a financial institute and
gained insights of the real business world.”
“My mentor helps me set up my goal for the coming year and continues to give
me assistance and advice on how to realize my goal. Although the mentorship
has just begun, I can feel her zeal towards this mentoring relationship. Her
valuable experience sharing is very helpful to my career planning.”
REDbird Financial Assistance (RFA) Scheme
All REDbird members are eligible to apply for RFA
to support their participation in training and personal
development activities, designated or endorsed by the
Program. Members can make good use of the program
resources to maximize their potentials and achievements
according to their own development goals and plans.
Financial Assistantship for Oversea Trips
REDbird members have access to exclusive opportunities like overseas internship,
leadership conferences, and programs offered by renowned organizations. For example,
in Aug 2010, four REDbird members each received a HKD 40,000 sponsorship to
participate in the Volunteer in Asia (VIA) Program at Stanford, a service learning program.
They worked with students from all over Asia and the US and spent a month in Stanford
University and San Francisco for cultural exchange and service learning projects.
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Speaking with Confidence
Giving a high-impact speech is more than simply demonstrating
one’s language ability. REDbird members will be guided by a
team of professional drama educators in a studio to use theatrical
techniques to polish their public speaking skills. Who says good
public speaking is a nerve-wrecking experience? It can be fun,
enjoyable and “dramatic”!
Embrace Diversity
Look outward and be a global citizen! In this simulation training,
REDbird members will immerse themselves in various cultural
settings where they can sharpen their intercultural communication
skills, deepen their understanding of the cultures that they have
never encountered, and prepare themselves for future challenges
as the world becomes a global village.
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Leadership Development Camp
Outdoor adventure learning is one of the best ways to stretch
one’s ability and potential. During the leadership development
camp in December, REDbird members will step up to the
challenge of acquiring camping skills while embracing the beauty
of nature and strengthen their leadership skills through different
adventurous activities.
Dining Etiquette@Central
In the heart of Hong Kong’s commercial district, REDbird
members will get a true taste of mingling and dining with proper
etiquette, and demonstrate themselves as well-mannered young
adults ready for social events in the professional world.
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Image Building with Tina Liu
Ms Tina Liu, seasoned stylist and image guru who worked with
numerous celebrities in styling and image building, will share
her expertise with REDbird members in a workshop and a small
group consultation session. Ms Liu’s forte in image design and
fashion styling will definitely help REDbird members create a chic,
tasteful, and unique image that make them shine!
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Communicating beyond Words with Cheung Kin Ting Alfred
As a renowned actor and director, Mr Cheung Kin Ting Alfred
knows very well what an important part our body plays in the
communication process. Through the art of body language, Mr
Cheung will inspire REDbird members to unveil the power of non-
verbal communication, which enhances effective communication
and self-presentation.
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Making Smart Judgments
Life is full of decision making moments. Prof. Edmond Ko, Senior
Advisor to the Provost, Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering
and Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation at
HKUST, will guide REDbird members to use critical thinking skills
to deal with a multitude of possibilities and make smart judgments
throughout their careers and personal lives.
Maximizing Brain Capacity
Our body is controlled by the brain; and our body can in turn
enhance our brain capacity through movement-based activities.
Trainers with Educational Kinesiology background will facilitate
REDbird members to engage in different body movements to
exercise their brain and tap into the brain’s potential.
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Creative Team Challenge
Synergize to create wonders! In this weekend event, REDbird
members will team up to take the challenge of creating an
item that symbolizes the collaboration of bright ideas. Through
interaction and cooperation among team members, REDbird
members will learn about teamwork skills and strengthen the
relationship among themselves.
IDEA Competition
Any successful product or work plan stems from a brilliant idea. In
the IDEA Competition, REDbird members will make use of their
creative minds to generate ideas for a winning proposal that is
innovative, practical and purposeful.
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From Beans to Coffee
To some, coffee is more than a cup of drink to make the day; it
is a source of true bliss. Immersed in the aroma of coffee in a
vibrant coffeehouse, a coffee master will lead REDbird members
through the story of coffee, guide them to savor the flavor of
coffee brewed from beans of different origins, and help them
appreciate the art of coffee making.
ArtJamming
A free flow of colors manifests a free flow of creativity. As
REDbird members smear their canvas with a palette of oil paint
and brushes in an art studio, they will nourish their artistic talents
as well as their ability to create, express and communicate.
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Snapshot the Experience
Capture the moment and tell a story through photography. This
hands-on workshop aims to advance REDbird members’ skills in
capturing vivid pictures to document their learning experience and
create memories to treasure for years to come.
G H I J K L L
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REDbird Coaches are a group of outstanding HKUST students who share a common
vision to develop themselves as future leaders through different learning experiences
and assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of the REDbird Award
Program. As they carry out their coach duties, they also advance their competencies in
communication, project management, influencing, problem solving and leadership.
REDbird Coaches of Year 2010-11 will work together towards the following goals:
Establish a sense of belonging and unity within REDbird Coaches
Build a support network for REDbird Coaches in order to fulfill their roles and
responsibilities more effectively
Develop leadership through designing learning experiences for REDbird Coaches and
REDbird members.
Empower REDbird Coaches to become self-regulated learners
Leadership Training
REDbird Coaches share a common goal to become
self-regulated learners. They have multifold
opportunities to strengthen their coaching
skills and develop themselves as leaders.
They will be given exclusive workshops to
learn essential skills to prepare themselves
as better coaches. REDbird Coaches will
be further encouraged to grow as self-
regulated learners through initiating their
own learning experience, and learning
through authentic tasks or projects
as they apply their knowledge to
different situations.
Grow to be a Leader
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REDbird Coach Community
To create a collaborative and supportive learning environment, all REDbird Coaches will
form the REDbird Coach Community with the following five workgroups:
Event Management
Organizes and facilitates major events of the REDbird Award
Program.
Learning & Development
Designs, organizes and delivers workshops or learning experiences
that enable REDbird Coaches to fulfill their roles and responsibilities.
Outreach & Marketing
Designs and executes plans to promote the REDbird Award
Program through publications, promotional materials and events.
Service Learning
Plans, organizes and implements service learning projects within
the Coach Community, as well as among REDbird members.
Student Engagement
Builds and maintains the relationships among REDbird members,
REDbird Coaches and the REDbird Award Program
Each REDbird Coach joins one of the above workgroups and works towards the common
goal. By actively engaging in these workgroups, REDbird Coaches can optimally utilize
their talent and skills to make a positive impact in the REDbird Coach Community and
the REDbird Award Program. As they complete different tasks in their workgroups,
REDbird Coaches will concurrently design their own learning experience to develop their
leadership skills.
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"The trainings offered by the REDbird Award Program
are definitely diversified and useful. I have learnt a lot in
the previous years, such as dining etiquette, delivering
community services, MBTI personality types and
teamwork skills. The upcoming trainings in 2010-11 will be
just as exciting, if not more. Come and join us!"
“As a Year 3 student, I look forward to meeting Ms Tina
Liu in the Image Building seminar in the coming year.
Last year’s Personal Branding sessions provided me with
numerous practical tips which will be particularly useful
when it comes to job hunting. And it is never too early
for Year 1 students to learn how to make themselves
presentable in any event or occasion!”
“To l ive out REDbird’s commitment to serve the
community, I have joined many community services in
Hong Kong. But conducting service projects in the US
would be an entirely new experience! I really look forward
to this opportunity in the coming year where I can apply
what I have learnt in the last two years, and get a taste of
community service outside Hong Kong.”
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