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Date:  Monday, 12 April 2021 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Fátima Auditorium, USJ Ilha Verde Campus Language: Cantonese and Mandarin (ENG/CN simultaneous interpretation available) Student and Speaker Q&A session available in Portuguese

Organised by: Macau CPPCC (Provincial) Members Association

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Speakers: MR. LEI HEONG IOK Honorary President of Macau CPPCC (Provincial), Members Association & Member of the National Committee of the CPPCC " ["post_title"]=> string(64) "Briefing on The China People's Political Consultative Conference" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(63) "briefing-on-the-china-peoples-political-consultative-conference" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 19:47:57" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 11:47:57" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(52) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=event&p=30208" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [1]=> object(WP_Post)#3762 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30204) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "11" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 19:41:51" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 11:41:51" ["post_content"]=> string(3454) "

Covid-19 impacts our life and world dramatically. Scientists claim, that this situation might have been caused – among other factors – by a wrong treatment of nature by humans. Did nature put its brakes on to correct human behavior? Can we humans discover in nature how to act correctly? Does nature help us to get to know what to do? Philosophically speaking, should actions follow our being (agere sequitur esse), and is ethics fundamentally hooked up with reality and ontology? (bonum et verum convertuntur). Does the “ought” follow from the “is”, and should human life and societies comply with how things are?

After overcoming the mechanistic reductionism of the “natural fallacy”, which denies “value judgments” originating from “is” or facts, this Lecture Series attempts to trace back question of “natural goodness” (Philippa Foot), morals and good actions “in accord with reason” (S. Thomas Aquinas, S.Th. I-II.21.1.; ST I-II, 90.1). The philosophical and catholic tradition calls this the morality of the “natural law”. The lectures shed light on development and relevance of Natural Law from different philosophical and theological angles.

About the Talk & Speaker:

This lecture will introduce the natural law theory developed by the great medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). We will look at the place of the natural law in the theological framework of his masterwork Summa theologiae, explain what is law and why the law is called natural, and finally answer the question whether the natural law is an idea alien to Christian revelation.

Prof. Thomas Cai, PhD in Theology (History of Theology), KU Leuven.

Details:

Date: 8th April 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Don Bosco Auditorium, USJ Ilha Verde Campus Organised by: Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy, University of Saint Joseph 📆 Add to my Google Calendar *This Public Lecture will be conducted in English " ["post_title"]=> string(117) "Lecture Series on "Natural Law": Law, natural and Christian revelation - The natural law according to Thomas Aquinas" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(110) "lecture-series-on-natural-law-law-natural-and-christian-revelation-the-natural-law-according-to-thomas-aquinas" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 19:41:51" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 11:41:51" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(52) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=event&p=30204" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [2]=> object(WP_Post)#3761 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30202) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "11" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 19:39:47" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 11:39:47" ["post_content"]=> string(3377) "About the Talk:

Grief for anyone can be devastating and overwhelming. Learn about the symptoms and response of Grief and Trauma; the techniques and interventions we use in Bowen System and  Structural Family Therapy with our target population of children and family.

About the Speaker:

Mary Ng-Tedjasukmana is a nationally recognized passionate Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) & Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). A Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (Individuals, Family) (CCTS-IF) & Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC), licensed in the NY, NJ & TN  areas providing Telehealth Individual, Couples & Family Therapy, specializing in Grief & Trauma. Graduate of NYU’s School of Social Work, Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work & Post Graduate in Psychoanalytic Studies. 

An active Emergency Grief Counselor for high profile worksite disruption (i.e., counseling to the Frontline Healthcare Workers of COVID, anti-racism, death, suicides, etc), First Responder for large scale crises in the Aviation, Education, Banking, & Entertainment Industry. Former Hospice Medical Social Worker & Clinical, Lead Social Worker & Asian Mental Health Outreach Liaison providing direct, clinical & supervisory care in the challenging world of locked Inpatient Psychiatry Hospital units caring for dual diagnosis at their lowest peak.

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Details:

Date & Time: Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 19:00 to 21:00 (EST) Schedule:

• 19:00 to 19:30:   30 mins  Grief & Trauma
• 19:30 to 20:00:   30 mins  Family Therapy
• 20:00 to 20:45:   45 mins  Treatment Approach
• 15 mins Q & A

Zoom Link: https://helloalma.zoom.us/j/3237653046 Meeting ID: 323 765 3046 Organised by: Faculty of Social Sciences and Education Moderated by: Prof. Helen Liu

Audience:  BSW and MSW students, helping professional students, or young professionals.

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Since Matteo Ricci, Jesuits in China had recognized an authentic discourse on God in the writings of Confucius and of his school, opening a fruitful venue for Christianity to take roots in Chinese culture. However, since Ricci, the missionaries and the Chinese Christians had rejected the School of Principle of Zhu Xi and its concepts of Taiji, Li, Qi and guishen. In his Philosophia Sinica (1711), François Noël argued that Neo-confucianism continued and deepened the ancient discourse on God, and he accepts Taiji as a legitimate concept for God in the philosophical sense. Why was Noël able to examine afresh Neo-confucianism? How he did it? What are the consequences for Christian theology? Those questions are like an invitation to go forward in the dialogue between Confucianism and Christianity in the 21st centrury.

About the speaker:

Thierry Meynard S.J. 梅謙立, born in France in 1963, is currently professor and PhD director at the philosophy department of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, where he teaches Western Philosophy and Latin Classics. He is also the director of the Archive for the Introduction of Western Knowledge. In 2012-2014, he was director of The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies, a study program established by the Jesuits in 1998. In 2003, he obtained his PhD in Philosophy from Peking University, presenting a thesis on Liang Shuming. From 2003 to 2006, he taught philosophy at Fordham University, New York. Since 2006, he is a member of the Macau Ricci Institute. He has authored in English language: The Jesuit Reading of Confucius (2015), The Religious Philosophy of Liang Shuming (2011), Confucius Sinarum Philosophus (2011), and co-edited with Pan Dawei, Giulio Aleni, A Brief Introduction to the Study of Human Nature (2020).

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Details: Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021 Time: 6.30 PM – 8.00 PM Venue: 澳門紐曼樞機藝文館 CCCN Macau, Calçada da Vitória No.55, RC, Macau Organised by: Macau Ricci Institute 📆 Add to my Google Calendar More information: http://www.riccimac.org/index.php/en/component/djevents/details/2021-03-17/163-mri-forum-104 " ["post_title"]=> string(138) "MRI Forum: “From Confucius to Zhu Xi: the adoption of Neo-Confucianism by the Jesuit François Noël in his Philosophia Sinica (1711)”" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(126) "mri-forum-from-confucius-to-zhu-xi-the-adoption-of-neo-confucianism-by-the-jesuit-francois-noel-in-his-philosophia-sinica-1711" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 19:36:46" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 11:36:46" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(52) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=event&p=30199" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [4]=> object(WP_Post)#3759 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30197) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "11" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 19:33:45" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 11:33:45" ["post_content"]=> string(3163) "

About the Talk:

Granites are the most abundant rocks in the continental crust, which makes their study essential to understand the origin and evolution of this terrestrial reservoir. The large crystals in granites are evidence that they cooled slowly from a magma beneath Earth's surface. However, the erosion of the overlying sedimentary rocks through geological time, exposes the granites at the surface. By collecting samples from outcrops and carrying out field and microscopic observations as well as different types of analytical analyses, the study of their textures, minerals and geochemistry provides key information about their origin. In this talk, we will explore how the petrological and geochemical study of granites outcropping in Macao can contribute to our understanding of the source and causes of compositional variability in granitic magmas, while providing important clues on the tectono-magmatic evolution of one of the largest granitic provinces in the world – the Southeast China Magmatic Belt. 

About the Speaker:

Dr. Pedro Quelhas is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Macao University of Science and Technology (MUST) and a researcher at Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon (FCUL). He completed his Ph.D. in Geology (speciality in Geochemistry) at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ, Macau) and at the University of Lisbon (UL, Portugal). His research interests lie in the area of petrology and geochemistry of magmatic rocks. For the past five years his research has focused on granites, particularly on the causes of their chemical variability as well as the sources, magma evolution processes and tectonic settings behind the formation of granites in Macao, having published several research articles on the topic.

Details: Date: Tuesday, 16th March 2021 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98997833768?pwd=aVVGekRFcmplb0pDMGlZaS84a3h0UT09 Meeting ID: 989 9783 3768 Passcode: 690644 📆 Add to my Google Calendar

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This Forum is an annual event is open for all students enrolled in the Social Work (MSW), and Professors of the Department of Social Work (DSW). Alumni, other members of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE) or anyone interested in themes related to Social Work are also welcome.

Objectives: 

• To provide the opportunity for MSW graduate to present and share her research project and experience of conducting a dissertation to current year 2 students. 
• To provide the opportunity for students to practice communication skills useful for their oral defense.
• To prepare year 1 MSW students for their own research. 
• To have a gathering of MSW community (students, staff and alumni) during breaks with refreshments. 
• To present the results of research projects conducted in the FSSE’s Department of Social Work.

Intended Outcomes and ‘Deliverables’ of the Activity:

• Posters with the research projects being shared and exposed to the community.
• Positive updates in the research projects as a result of the discussions.
• Closer relationships between students, staff and alumni.

Agenda:

7:30-7:50pm	Welcome speech from FSS dean and MSW coordinator
7:50-8:30pm	Presentation by one MSW student who finished the dissertation, with her experience
8:30-9:30pm	Poster session with the research projects of year 2 students / Snacks and refreshments

Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021 Time: 07:30pm – 09:30pm Venue: Don Bosco Auditorium Moderator: Dr. Michael Lai

Enquiry: Dr. Michael Lai (michael.lai@usj.edu.mo)

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About the Talk:

In response to society's growing needs and the continuing focus on citizen-centric public services, there is a strong need to understand better the importance of talent development and human resource preparation. This is not only true for the recovering economy of Macao and its human resources concerns of the SMEs; it also deals with the long-term well-being of the public administration of Macao SAR. In this talk, Mr. Sou will explore ideas within the context of human resource planning in public administration.

About the Speaker:

Mr. Sou Chio Fai, policy planner in talent development, education and youth affairs for the Macao SAR Government, served almost 10 years as Director of Youth and Education Bureau (DSEJ), and spearheaded the development of the Higher Education of Macau in the former Higher Education Bureau of Macau (DSES) as its director for another 10 years. He also served as the Secretary-General of the Talent Development Commission of Macao since inception until 2020, which laid the foundations of many programmes and policies we see in youth, talent and higher education development in Macao today.

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Details: Date: Monday, 15 March 2021 Time: 7.30 PM – 9.00 PM Venue: Don Bosco Auditorium, USJ Ilha Verde Campus* Organised by: Faculty of Business and Law Moderate by: Prof. Emil Marques *Due to high demand, our event will now take place in the Don Bosco Auditorium to accommodate more participants. 📆 Add to my Google Calendar " ["post_title"]=> string(80) "Public Seminar - Human Resource Planning in Public Administration: Case of Macau" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(77) "public-seminar-human-resource-planning-in-public-administration-case-of-macau" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2021-04-13 00:44:05" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 16:44:05" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(52) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=event&p=30193" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [7]=> object(WP_Post)#3756 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30192) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "11" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 19:25:36" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 11:25:36" ["post_content"]=> string(4406) "About the talk:

The publication in 1916 of Saussure’s Cours de Linguistique Générale introduces for the first time some of the most basic operational concepts, such the linguistic sign, arbitrariness, the distinctions between language and speech, diachrony vs. synchrony, etc., which today we all take for granted. The Cours marks the launching of modern synchronic linguistics as a discipline completely autonomous from what had been done throughout the 19th century. But, although credited with being the father of linguistic Structuralism, Saussure was, in fact, an Junggrammatiker and a fellow companion of important philologists such as Brugmann or Delbrück. In 1878, while still a student, Saussure draw the basic structural lines of what today is known as the Laryngeal Theory, still one of the most complex philological issues one has to fight with. His genius manifested itself not only in his avant-garde views but perhaps more in how he got there.

About the Speaker:

Prof. Roberto Ceolin, MA (Conim.), MPhil, DPhil (Oxon.) was educated in Coimbra, Salamanca, Salzburg and Oxford. He wrote his doctoral thesis on the Greek verb. He has taught Latin and Greek, as well as courses on historical and synchronic linguistics, in Salamanca, Salzburg and Oxford. At present, he teaches ancient languages at the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy at USJ, Macau.

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Details: Date: Tuesday, 16 March 2021 Time: 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM Venue: 18th Floor, Residential Hall, USJ Ilha Verde Campus Organised by: Xavier Collaborative Research Centre for Memory and Identity 📆 Add to my Google Calendar " ["post_title"]=> string(118) "USJ Language and Linguistics Seminar: "Les Coefficients Sonantiques - Saussure’s Greatest Philological Contribution"" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(110) "usj-language-and-linguistics-seminar-les-coefficients-sonantiques-saussures-greatest-philological-contribution" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2021-04-13 00:41:21" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 16:41:21" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(52) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=event&p=30192" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [8]=> object(WP_Post)#3755 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30189) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "11" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 19:20:01" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 11:20:01" ["post_content"]=> string(2690) "

Covid-19 impacts our life and world dramatically. Scientists claim, that this situation might have been caused – among other factors – by a wrong treatment of nature by humans. Did nature put its brakes on to correct human behavior? Can we humans discover in nature how to act correctly? Does nature help us to get to know what to do? Philosophically speaking, should actions follow our being (agere sequitur esse), and is ethics fundamentally hooked up with reality and ontology? (bonum et verum convertuntur). Does the “ought” follow from the “is”, and should human life and societies comply with how things are?

After overcoming the mechanistic reductionism of the “natural fallacy”, which denies “value judgments” originating from “is” or facts, this Lecture Series attempts to trace back question of “natural goodness” (Philippa Foot), morals and good actions “in accord with reason” (S. Thomas Aquinas, S.Th. I-II.21.1.; ST I-II, 90.1). The philosophical and catholic tradition calls this the morality of the “natural law”. The lectures shed light on development and relevance of Natural Law from different philosophical and theological angles.

About the Talk & Speaker:

The natural law theory received significant theological development in the medieval period. However, the idea of natural law goes back to the ancient Greek civilization and is blended into the Chrisitan doctrine since the beginning of the Church. This lecture will sketch the development of natural law theory in ancient Greek philosophy and the adoption of this Hellenistic idea in the early Church.

Dr. Hui (Sonja) XIA Ph.D in Theology (Patristic Studies) / Sacrae Theologiae Doctor, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

Details:

Date: 11th March 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Don Bosco Auditorium, USJ Ilha Verde Campus Organised by: Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy, University of Saint Joseph 📆 Add to my Google Calendar *This Public Lecture will be conducted in English" ["post_title"]=> string(74) "Lecture Series on "Natural Law" – Natural Law: Both Greek and Christian" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(66) "lecture-series-on-natural-law-natural-law-both-greek-and-christian" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2021-04-13 00:39:46" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 16:39:46" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(52) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=event&p=30189" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [9]=> object(WP_Post)#3754 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30184) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "11" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 19:11:58" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 11:11:58" ["post_content"]=> string(2121) "On March 19, 2021, the year 1 students of the Bachelor of Social Work Programme concluded their two-week, six-session charity sale in the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). The event was associated with Caritas Macau WelAnser Centre. The aim of the event was to improve the current living qualities of the non-Chinese community in Macau. 

The event started on March 8th at an open area outside the Residential Hall during peak hours and the open space of the Don Bosco Auditorium during lunch break. Mr. Wilson Tang, leader of the event, shared that the two-week six-session event had raised slightly over MOP4,600, which was enough to cover most items that WelAnser Centre needed the most. Tang thanked all the participating USJ students and staff, who were willing to donate items and money during the event. According to Ms. Natalia Ng, the deputy leader, the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) as well as the Technology and Facilities Office  (TFO) also provided generous assistance in supporting this event. Without the University's support, the event would never be that successfully done. The Charity Sale provided a great opportunity for social work students to learn fundraising skills.

On their field visit to the WelAnser Centre on April 8, the students brought baby formula and other groceries purchased by the proceeds to the Centre Director. This activity was embedded in the module "Social Work Casework". The students had in-depth discussions with the social workers at the Center about migrant workers' difficulties in Macau, and how they provide the services.

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On April 9, 2021, Prof. Vitor Teixeira, Head of the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE) of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), participated in the XXXI Internation Scientific Conference organized by the Association of Catholic Institutes of Education (ACISE) and affiliated of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) to present the study made with Prof. Michael Lai, Coordinator for the Master of Social Work Programme, on “The use of robotics in the intervention with children with ASD: A pilot study with Milo”.

The main theme of the conference was “Integral Education in the Digital Era” and this communication was made in a session related to the “Special Educational Needs and New Technologies”. With this pilot study made in a partnership with the Macao Science Center and the Macau Autism Association, it was possible to identify limitations and strengths and some recommendations were made to conduct future research and to use Milo as a tool for educational and psychosocial intervention with children with ASD in Macao.

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On April 8, 2021, the Department of Social Work of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) organised a career sharing experience with Social Work Alumni for the year 4 Social Work students. The event was held on the 18th floor of the Residential Hall and sponsored by the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) as part of the USJ Career Fair 2021 programme.

The event brought back a total of 10 alumni to the Alma Mater, all currently working for different organisations such as: Caritas Macau, Women's General Association of Macau, General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau, Sheng Kung Hui Macau, and Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau; sharing their interview experience and job-hunting strategies in the employment market.

The purpose of the gathering was to build up a strong relationship between alumni and the University. A group of alumni who are currently working in social work fields, such as elderly services, school social workers, child and family services, mental health, and community outreach programme in youth were invited to share their job-hunting experiences with year 4 social work students. Social work students benefited from the alumni’s sharing on their invaluable experience, with the culture and the interpersonal skills from the social welfare agencies they worked for. The students were able to equip their employability in the competitive job market and enhanced their knowledge of social work competencies and essential skills and traits for social workers.

The second part of the event was to practice interviewing by role-play with the students. In the beginning of the mock interview, students introduced themselves, including field work experiences, CV presentation, and their future plans in 5 years. Afterwards, the alumni analysed the key points that students should pay attention to during the interview and also shared some interview answering skills, such as facial expressions and posture when they answer questions.

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On March 26th 2021, University of Saint Joseph Faculty of Business and Law initiated its Faculty Day 2021 celebrations to promote student participation and alumni networking of the Faculty.  Organised by Year 4 students of the Bachelors of Business Administration, the first ever Faculty of Business and Law Day was a great success.  The Faculty Day saw the organisation of a roundtable discussion in the afternoon and a Keynote speech by Ms. Connie Chu Un I, USJ MBA Alumna and Director of the Financial Intelligence Office of the Macau SAR Government.

The afternoon roundtable discussion featured Mr. Jones Chong, CEO and Managing Director of Hong Kong listed company “Sun Entertainment Group Limited”, Ms. Wynne Sin, Former Miss Macau Contestant, Macau ‘s representative to Miss International and Miss World 2011 and 2012 respectively, and “Weekday Couple” (Mr. Ken Vong and Ms. Sheila Leong), popular key opinion leaders in Macau Life style. The sharing session revolved around the recent career development trend of “SLASHERS” which was well received by the business administration students.

According Mr. Jones Chong, students should not lose sight of their passion in life as they search for their path in life. “Of course you must continue to upgrade your skills and try new things in life.  You will for sure fail many times but never forget about your core interest and from there, it will lead you to great success.” 

Ms. Wynne Sin, the Former Miss Macau pageant contestant and online entrepreneur also added “perseverance is key and not giving up because you are disadvantaged.  Not every is born with a clear direction of what you want to do in life but you must keep learning, try new things and face challenges head on as they come.  I know I did when I was transitioning into new jobs after the Miss Macau competition.”  

“We wanted to become a travel, life style blogger and work around the world. That was our dream. When the COVID19 happened, we could not travel and could not blog about other places, so we had to adapt and focus on local places of interest in Macau.  This situation turned our attention to local restaurants where demand for food photography and online advertising, which we learned as we took on jobs.” Explained Weekday couple, who quit their full-time day jobs to pursuit a full time career in content creation in 2019."

The evening reception featuring keynote speech by Ms. Connie Chi Un I, Director of the Financial Intelligence Office of the Macau SAR Government, and with over 80 alumni, staff and Faculty of Business and Law advisors including Vice Rector, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa; USJ Administrator, Dr. Alejandro Solcedo; Vice Rector of Academic Affairs, Prof. Keith Morrison; USJ Registrar, Prof. Kim Johnson and other academic and administrative members of the University. The faculty advisors include President and Founder of Fundação Rui Cunha, Dr. Rui Cunha; Deputy Secretary General of Macau Lawyers’ Association, Dr. Álvaro Rodrigues; and Mr. Ben Yue, Senior Manager of CEM.

The evening reception featuring keynote speech by Ms. Connie Chi Un I, Director of the Financial Intelligence Office of the Macau SAR Government, was also well attended with over 80 alumni, staff and Faculty of Business and Law advisors.

The highlight of the evening was focused on our alumni and students.  We presented certificates of appreciation for outstanding assistance in our BBA programmes.  Mr. Olinto Oliveira Jr., USJ BBA who shared his valuable events management experiences with the organizing team of the Faculty Day; Ms. Tong Wai Ieng, Lydia, who is one of the founding members of the Business Club, and continues to support our students as a staff member of the OSAA; Mr. Chan Ka Hong, Marco and Ms. Lei Hio Tong, Jasmine, who both represented the University on multiple occasions at the annual Macau University Business Knowledge Competition, and continue to coach the University’s teams after their graduation and Mr. Leong Chi Lon, Ray, founding member of the Business Club while doubling his role as the President of the Student Association.

In regards to current students, we also recognize the work and effort by Mr. Maung Ye Thu Aung, Eric, Ms. Wong Chi Wai, Maggie and Ms. Chan Weng Ieong, Peggy, for representing the University of Saint Joseph in 2020 the 9th "Winning in Guangzhou" College Students' Entrepreneurship Contest and Mr. Chan Chan Him, Luis, for his outstanding teaching assistance in Calculus I.

Faculty of Business and Law strives to provide a well-rounded education experience with student centric activities and course content to enable action learning that has impact on the community and students’ learning experience.

For more information on USJ Faculty of Business and Law: https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/faculties/fbl/

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Congratulations to the winners of the USJ Sports Day 2021 and a special thanks to all students who came to support their classmates and friends. See you again next year!

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Basketball Games: Champion: Happy Basketball (快樂籃球) 1st Runner-up: Mercy (慈悲) 2nd Runner-up: The Killer League (實力派殺手聯盟) Top Scorer: Wong Hoi (BCM Year 4) King of Rebound: Lei Leong Kim (BCM Year 2) King of 3 Points: Wong Hoi (BCM Year 4) Queen of Free Throw: Pang Wing Yan (BED Year 1) Badminton Games:  Single Female: Champion: Natalie Fu (MHHS Year 1) 1st Runner-up: Audrey Zabayle Villaneva (BPY Year 1) 2nd Runner-up: Vicky Cheong (Alumni) Single Male: Champion: Miguel Ng (Alumni) 1st Runner-up: Tommy Pun (Alumni) 2nd Runner-up: Lei Man Kit (BSW Year 1) Double: Champion: Miguel Ng / Jan Eli Doctor Soltes 1st Runner-up: Tommy Pun / Natalie Fu 2nd Runner-up: Lei Man Kit / Law Joshua Team: Champion: Miguel Ng / Tommy Pun / Natalie Fu 1st Runner-up: Lei Man Kit / Law Joshua / Vicky Cheong Volleyball Games: Champion: 愷王 1st Runner-up: Want Some Money (想要錢) 2nd Runner-up: Pang Ka Wing (彭嘉詠) MVP: Chu Ka Hou Soccer Games: Champion: Veritas ft 1st Runner-up: CPLP community usj 2nd Runner-up: Attitude F.C. MVP: Gabriel" ["post_title"]=> string(19) "USJ Sports Day 2021" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(19) "usj-sports-day-2021" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 18:41:15" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 10:41:15" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(51) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=news&p=30164" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "news" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [15]=> object(WP_Post)#3748 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30162) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "11" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 18:38:45" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 10:38:45" ["post_content"]=> string(6028) "

Several academic and administrative members from the USJ Green Committee and the Institute of Science and Environment (ISE), along with students from the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), joined a mangrove planting activity along the Taipa shoreline on Saturday, 27th of March, 2021. Team members from the Sustainability Department of Sands China also joined hands with ISE/USJ in this activity as part of the Drop by Drop project "Nature-based solutions for a safer and cleaner Macao".

The activity was a part of the "40th Macao Green Week" programme, organised by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) in collaboration with other local groups, in efforts to promote environmental awareness in the local community.

Mangrove forests expert and researcher of ISE/USJ, Prof. Karen Tagulao, expressed that "Community participation in this activity is important to enhance awareness and ensure that mangroves are valued in Macao, now and in the future. We are grateful to IAM, not only for their effort in promoting these activities, but also for allowing us reguar access to the sites for our research related to mangroves"

The hands-on participation saw more than 400 Kandelia obovata 秋茄樹 seedlings and several young Aegiceras corniculatum  桐花樹 and Avicennia marina 海欖雌 planted.

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The Chaplaincy of the University of Saint Joseph organised a two-day Lenten retreat to better prepare the faithful's hearts for Lord Jesus Christ's resurrection and deepen the faith of the participants. The retreat was opened to all students and staff members of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), as well as the general public and more than a dozen of attendees joined.

The retreat, led by Reverend Father Stan Pławecki, SCJ, started on the 26th of March, 2021, with a Mass at the Holy Cross Chapel, followed by an introduction session and the Via Crucis, which was celebrated in the campus.

Based on the Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent 2021, the participants had an opportunity to reflect on the theme of Lent, as a time to renew three theological virtues: faith, hope and love.

Ms. Terry Kuok In Peng, one of the committee members of Mother’s Meal Macau, was invited to share her experience on the project that aids the most needy in Macao. Participants were inspired on how to love others concretely in their daily lives and in small deeds.

The end of the retreat successfully expressed "the connection between the celebration of the memorial of the Lord's Sacrifice and his continued presence in the Sacrament of the Altar" (164, Directory of Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines), an Exposition for the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament was held in the vigil of Palm Sunday.

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With the aim of promoting fitness and a healthy lifestyle, the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) organised its first edition of Indoor Rowing Challenge in the USJ Gymnasium, in February 2021.

Below are the top 10 participants with the fastest rowing times:

1. Choi Tat Long (BSWP, Year 3) 1334m 2. Wong Ka Weng (PGDE, Year 1) 1325m 3. Luis Sonco (BBA, Year 1) 1291m 4. Tam Sio Teng (BBA, Year 1) 1211m 5. Leong Man Kit (BSWP, Year 3) 1196m 6. Morto Camara (BCM, Year 3) 1169m 7. Pang Wing Yan (BED, Year 1) 1140m 8. Ip Chin Wang (BDSP, Year 2) 1128m 9. Leong Seng Chou (BED, Year 1) 1094m 10. Leong Chi Man (BSWP, Year 3) 1057m Congratulations to all the winners and participants!" ["post_title"]=> string(31) "USJ 1st Indoor Rowing Challenge" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(31) "usj-1st-indoor-rowing-challenge" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 18:33:31" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 10:33:31" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(51) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=news&p=30157" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "news" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [18]=> object(WP_Post)#3745 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(30153) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "11" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 18:28:06" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2021-04-12 10:28:06" ["post_content"]=> string(1591) "

On March 15th 2021, a delegation of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), led by Department Head of Student Development, Mr. George Chan Iok Wai, visited the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and was received by the Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Strategic Development of USJ, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, and the Director of Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA), Ms. Teresa Loong.

During the meeting, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa and Mr. George Chan discussed opportunities for USJ students to enhance their development in different aspects, such as internship, exchange tour, overseas training, etc. The delegation introduced the existing and upcoming student programmes, and encouraged students to initiate student-led projects with the support from DSEDJ. Student representatives from the USJ Student Association (USJSA) and OSAA staff members were also invited to join the discussion and shared recent updates on student affairs.

Among the delegation were Head of Student Development Division, Ms. Choi Man Chi, and Senior Technician, Ms. WM Hong and Mr. MK Chan.

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The Institute of Science and Environment of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has been actively running research projects focused on a broad range of environment-related topics, covering the ecology and dynamics of the wetland ecosystems in Macao, light, air, noise, and coastal water pollution levels in Macao, as well as impacts of the various pollutants on aquatic animals. 

These projects aim to generate scientific data that may be useful for decision-makers and bring community awareness of the importance of protecting the local environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity. The research projects on wetlands, for example, are important in the establishment of conservation strategies for existing ecosystems in Macao. 

In these projects, emphasis is given to current ecological and conservation issues in Macao, encouraging students and community participation as well as cooperation with non-profit organisations and local government institutions.

One of the more recent projects is “Nature-based solutions for a cleaner and safer Macao”, which aims to investigate ways in which nature-based solutions (NBS) can be applied to enhance the water quality and availability of coastal waters in Macao and take advantage of the other ecosystems services that they provide - such as the reduction of water-related risks (e.g., flooding due to impact of storm surge), ecosystems rehabilitation and maintenance as well as enhancement and protection of biodiversity in the local coastal wetland ecosystems. Scientific investigations and public awareness activities are being carried out within the framework of this project.

Related to this is the successful launch of the exhibition titled “Macao’s mangroves: a coastal treasure”, visited by hundreds of school students and local community members. The exhibition showcased the local mangroves' importance through scientific display boards, photographs of the wetland flora and fauna and interactive tank models. Moreover, mangroves artwork pieces submitted by students from various local schools were also displayed. The exhibition, complemented by public educational talks and guided field visits to the local mangroves sites, aimed to raise curiosity and motivate people to be more pro-active in managing and conserving ecosystems. 

Field trips to the local wetland ecosystems have been regularly organised by ISE/USJ since 2013, to promote the value of freshwater and brackish/marine ecosystems to USJ students and the community. 

These trips are part of a science promotion/community outreach program by the institute.  Participants are brought to the local freshwater and brackish/marine wetlands to observe the aquatic plants and animals and experience hands-on measurements of the Physico-chemical to assess water quality conditions in the area/sites. 

These trips are complemented by educational talks and lectures for local school students about the local wetlands – what they are, where they are located in Macao, why they are important (for water filtration, fisheries, biodiversity, coastal protection, etc.), and why is there a need for their conservation and protection. 

Thousands of students from all levels (graduate, university, high school, primary), teachers, and other local community members have joined these activities since 2013, with around 600 participants in 2020. Participants expressed enthusiasm and interest through their positive feedback after the activities. Pre and post-activity survey evaluation also revealed that the activities effectively increase the knowledge of participants about environmental issues, which hopefully will translate into concrete action.

The institute also organises other environment-related activities like coastal clean-ups, allowing participants to make the connection about their personal consumption and the litter they see on the beach;  mangroves restoration to increase awareness and involvement in mangroves conservation within the local community. Public lectures open to the community are also regularly organised to promote environmental literacy, and the preservation and sustainable management of our natural environment. 

Through scientific research projects and community outreach programs, ISE/USJ is committed to continuing its effort in promoting environmental sustainability for a better and greener Macao.

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In order to promote mental health awareness and well-being in the community, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good health and well-being, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has been organising a series of activities open to the wider community.

These activities have included open lectures about perceptions of people with autism spectrum disorders, with presentations in the USJ campus and in the Macao Science Center; a press conference about the prevalence of depression in Macao and strategies to address it; or the participation in an international webinar with a presentation about children use of time, focusing on the increasing time in front of screens and reduction of physical activity during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Other activities have targeted specifically helping professionals, with the provision of webinars and translation of resources to local languages, providing practical exercises to reduce disaster-related stress and enhance coping skills for parents, adults, and children in the wake of the pandemic.

With these activities USJ hopes to contribute to a more healthy and resilient society. Kindly check out our past and upcoming event in this and other areas in our events page.

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