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Artworks from the University of Saint Joseph's (USJ) Department of Creative Industries graduated students, exhibited as part of the "Selected Works 2020" exhibition, aim to showcase the best projects from the bachelors of Architecture, Communication & Media, Design and Fashion Design of the academic year 2019-2020. The exhibition features a selection of five architecture projects, two of product design, three fashion collections, and five transmedia projects.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Architecture developed innovative green architecture concepts for the Ilha Verde neighbourhood. Working under the theme “Green Link”, identifying the districts' problems and opportunities and reimagined its urban fabric with a new conceptual masterplan and innovative architectures that explores a greener lifestyle, promoting social equity and environmental health. The selected individual projects materialize the key ideas of the masterplan and showcase the originality of each graduate, following a diverse range of programs from a Library, to a Mixed-use building and a Community Center, creating innovative new prototypes for a greener Macau.

Communication and Media graduated students learned how to express their feelings, opinions and ideas through different mediums and channels, using different styles and types of media, applying critical thinking to the messages being portrayed, and using techniques and aesthetic values which are represented through the selected works at the exhibition. Furthermore, our bachelor of Communication & Media students know how to efficiently put into practice the most advanced tools in digital production, according to professional, real-world production practice.

The focus of the Bachelor of Communication & Media students works is to bring the imagined to life, exploring many different topics ranging from reimagining the landscapes of Macau to childhood nostalgia. All through different, creatively diverse mediums such as the capture of life through photography, through graphic design and many more. The photography displayed in the exhibition showcases student's creative and technical skills, offering a different perspective on what we see daily. "Imagination is key to a creative mind. It leads us to new worlds, to the outside of the box, to make the impossible and the unusual." The challenge for our Communication and Media graduation students was to find a way through various media to share a message that was relevant to each one of them.

Under the theme "Duality", students of the bachelor of design focused their final graduation project explicitly on consistent and innovative design products. Students were challenged to think creatively, imagining what-if scenarios, reinventing existing products, and sustainably creating new ones. This year's project centred on product design and furniture design; the first one focused on updating the recycling system stations in Macau, giving them not only a more attractive look with touch-free apertures but also a more robust design so that the local community can easily identify them as sustainable recycling stations; the latter focused on origami-style furnishings with a trendy, clean and sturdy-feeling to be used in modern botanic-style home design.

The students of bachelor of fashion design proposed three radical concepts for Macau's Fashion, with the theme "Transparency", showcasing stylish and innovative collections. The graduates brought together diverse projects in the areas of fashion design where their talents were taken to the extreme, always taking into account their styles. Each student's collection consists of five garments, with a total of thirty garments being created. Of these thirty outfits, fifteen will be showcased showing their creativity, talent and strategy for Macau's new fashion outlooks. The students' collections also had in consideration the manipulation of modern materials and fabrics resorting to the use of new technologies like Laser-cut and 3D printing.

The Department of Creative Industries of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites all interested in visiting the exhibition held at the Creative Macao Gallery, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, until 21 November 2020.

Click here to view photos of the opening day

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On the 4th of November 2020 , the Rector of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Reverend Prof. Stephen Morgan, Vice Rector, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa and member of the Office for Student and  Alumni Affairs (OSAA), Mr. Derek Wong, attended the Scholarship and Fellowship Cheque Presentation Ceremony at Sands China Limited, being warmly received by the Senior Management team of Sands China Ltd. including Dr. Wilfred Wong, President of Sand China Ltd., Ms. Wen Hong Yan, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Mr. Sam Chong Nin, Vice President of Corporate Communications & Community Affairs. 

During the meeting, Rector Stephen Morgan expressed his deep appreciation to Sands China for their continued support and generosity to the USJ Community Scholarships and Fellowships Programme, stating that USJ is committed to cultivating talents for the future of Macao as “USJ is in, of and for Macao; in, of and for China”. Dr. Wilfred Wong emphasised that corporate social responsibility is always Sands China’s top priority, and Sands China is happy to continue supporting USJ during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms. Carolina Lou, an USJ alumna and recipient of the USJ Community Scholarships and Fellowships programme, is a current employee of Sands China Ltd. She joined the meeting and took the opportunity to thank both Sands China and USJ for helping her to develop employability skills and enhance her advancement opportunity. 

After the meeting, Dr. Wilfred Wong presented the cheque of Sands China Ltd. Scholarship and Fellowships to the Rector, and in return, a souvenir was offered to Dr. Wilfred Wong as a token of thanks to the Sands China Ltd. 

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On the 14th of November 2020, members of the Macau Greater Bay Area Human Resources Association (MGBAHR) visited the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and met with the Vice-Rector, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa; Director of the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA), Ms Teresa Loong; and members of OSAA Ms. Lydia Tong, Mr. Andrew Wong and Mr. Hins Lao; to discuss future collaborations.

During the meeting, MGBAHR introduced the association's activities, future developments plans and also discussed about possible cooperation projects for students of the USJ to start businesses or arrange employment in another city within the Greater Bay Area.

The members of the Macau Greater Bay Area Human Resources Association included Chairperson Ms. Jacinta Ho, President Mr. Clarence Wong, and Secretary Ms. Joe Iao.

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This 51st Caritas Macau Charity Bazar took place on the 7th and 8th of November 2020, with the aim to promote access to basic services, such as food, housing, and other essential goods for economically disadvantaged groups of the Macao population. The event was sponsored by the Bank of China Macau Branch.

The Caritas Bazaar is the biggest annual fundraising event in Macau, which involves the volunteer work of students, teachers, and other members of the community.

Since 2014, the Social Work Department of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has had an active role in Caritas Bazaar fundraising. Every year starting in September, students prepare this event, with the supervision of an academic mentor. Activities include:

• Ticket-selling: sell Bazaar tickets faculty and students within USJ. 
• Fund-raising for booths: a part of expenses is supported by the university; the rest is supported by individual contributions of faculty member.
• Preparing and managing booths: students design and organise games or other activities to attract visitors to donate money.

This year, social work year 2 students raised 16,000 Patacas through ticket-selling in USJ campus and estimated 12,000 Patacas through game booths at the Bazaar, hitting a new record of fundraising.

Over the years this activity of social work students has raised more than 70,000 Patacas, which have been used to fund Caritas Association projects for the most vulnerable population in Macau, such as providing food services for single-mothers. USJ is committed to continuing to strive to fight social inequalities and promote access to basic services to all, contributing to the attainment of the UN sustainable development goal for the millennium of "No poverty". 

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To mark the finale of the 2020 USJ Mentorship Programme, an appreciation dinner was held at the USJ Recreation Area, on the 6th of November 2020.

During the event, mentors and mentees exchanged their ideas and shared their experiences, each providing suggestions for future development.

The USJ Mentorship Programme is aimed at providing an opportunity for undergraduate students to seek career advice and guidance from alumni mentors who are professionals and senior executives from different industries.

During the Programme, mentors and mentees met upon their own schedules.  Besides receiving guidance from alumni, students also expanded their network before graduation.

The facilitators of the programme from the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA), Ms Lydia Tong, Mr. Andrew Wong and Mr. Hins Lao also participated in the gathering.

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and the Macao Institute of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Relics (MICRCR), with the support of Macau Design Centre, jointly organised the “Traditional Western Bookbinding and Conservation Student Work Exhibition” aiming to promote inheritance and craftsmanship.

The inauguration ceremony was officiated by Prof. Kevin Hannam, Pro-Rector of USJ; Mr. Francisco Chan, President of MICRCR; Mr. Dirco Fong, CEO of Macau Design Center; Mr. Francisco Peixoto, Head Librarian of USJ; and student representative, Ms. Sam Hoi Ieong, on the afternoon of 7^th of November, 2020, at the Kent Wong Exhibition Gallery in USJ Ilha Verde Campus.

The exhibition features the works from 14 students using Islamic Binding and Limp Binding techniques, experience sharing and it also displays restored old books and its reports. A workstation for book restoration will also be available to the public at the exhibition along with an on-site “consultation service” to repair books. The exhibition also features a range of seminars on binding and restoration; and workshops on paper making, binding and printing.

The exhibition is open to public from now until 18^th of December, 2020. A virtual tour is also available on USJ Library website. For more information, please contact USJ Library – library@usj.edu.mo or +853 8592 5633.

View More Photos >

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On the 3rd of November 2020, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) signed a Direct Progression Agreements with the three Diocesan schools: Saint Joseph Secondary School 6 (CDSJ6), Saint Joseph Secondary School 5 (CDSJ5), and Saint Paul School. The Agreements include an offer of two full scholarships and two half scholarships for each of the three diocesan schools, donated by Mr. Lucas Lo, for graduates to progress to USJ for undergraduate studies.

The Direct Progression Agreements were signed at USJ between the Rector of USJ, Reverend Professor Stephen Morgan, and the three Diocesan Secondary School Principals: Principal of CDSJ6, Dr. Samuel Kio; Principal of CDSJ5, Jammy Wong, and Principal of Saint Paul School, Fr. Athanasius Chan. This year, recommended graduates for the Direct Progression will receive full or half scholarships from the “Lucas Lo Scholarships for University of Saint Joseph”.

USJ signed an agreement with Mr. Lucas Lo in July for the support of six full scholarships and six half scholarships for four years of undergraduate studies. In order to support secondary school graduates that have been nurtured from Catholic education to continue their studies in a Catholic environment, USJ developed the Direct Progression Agreements with the three Diocesan Secondary Schools which allow graduates recommended by the school Principals to directly progress to USJ.

Form 6 students from the three Diocesan Secondary Schools can apply by the end of December via their schools, and the respective Principals shall select candidates of merit both from academic achievement and their services to the schools, community, and the Catholic Church for recommendation to USJ.

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On 31st October 2020, students of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Stephen Man (BCM Year 2) participated in the 1st Indoor Rowing Challenge Competition 2020 in Macau Fisherman's Wharf.

Indoor Rowing Challenge Competition is one of the Athletic competitions of the 10th China Macau International Yacht Import & Export Fair. Indoor Rowing has rapidly developed into a popular sport in these years and it has been listed by the General Administration of Sport of China as a main national fitness sport, hence the growing popularity and numbers of national and international athletes.

We would like to express our gratitude to our student, Stephen Man, for representing USJ in this event.

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On October 30, the Rector, Reverend Professor Stephen Morgan, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, Prof. Elisa Monteiro, and the Outreach Programme Leader, Prof. Helen Liu met with members of the Correctional Services Bureau. The members of the Correctional Services Bureau included Mr. Chio Song Un, Acting Director of Correctional Services Bureau, Mr. Lam Kam Sau, Acting Director of Coloane Prison, Ms. Karen Vong, Head of Public Relations and Information Division, Ms. Candida Ho, Head of Social Assistance, Education and Training Division.

The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen the collaborative effort between USJ and the Correctional Services Bureau. The focus of the meeting was to discuss future directions for USJ’s outreach programme development (Prison Education Initiative) and to improve access to education and resources for offenders.

The University has been working closely with the Correctional Services Bureau since 2009, offering university courses to promote learning and employment which can support the reintegration of offenders into the community. The Rector, Prof. Monteiro, and Prof. Liu highlighted key features of USJ’s Outreach Programme, in particular scholarships for outstanding and low-income students, support needed to expand the programme, and research findings. Mr. Chio Song Un expressed his appreciation to USJ for the continued support in providing education through the Prison Outreach Programme. 

 

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The Director of the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs, Ms Teresa Loong, and Head of Residential Hall Office, Mr Ben Lei, participated in the webinar hosted by Asia Pacific Student Services Association on the 30th of October 2020.

The webinar under the theme "Student Affairs and Services in the New Normal: Challenges, Realities, and Opportunities" provided a platform where responses and best practices of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Asia-Pacific region may be shared.  It aims to inform and educate the different student affairs and services practitioners in the region of the challenges, realities, and the opportunities brought about by the situation as the need to look after the students’ welfare and development still emerged to be very important in the new normal.

Nearly 300 participants from Australia, Mainland China together with Hong Kong and Macao, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States attended this online activity via Zoom.

The webinar session focused on the presentation of the different initiatives and best practices of the HEIs in the Asia-Pacific region to continuously deliver the programs and services under student affairs and services. It highlighted the efforts of the HEIs from most of the places where the participants are situated.

Both the student affairs and services practitioners and student representatives shared their best practices and experiences to the audience.  After all, some practitioners expressed their concerns on student engagement, wellbeing of the practitioners, and the tools for assessment and evaluation before the Annual General Meeting.

The next conference is expected to be hosted in Gold Coast of Australia 2021.

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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:

Prof. Roberto Ceolin DPhil (Oxon.) is the professor of Ancient Languages at the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy at USJ.

The second session of the talks on ‘Natural Law’ will look at the conflict between man dictated law and , which for the Ancient Greeks could stand as an equivalent for what we designate as ‘Natural Moral Law’. In his 'Antigone', Sophocles reflects on what value should the laws of a State have in relation to the laws commanded by the gods and how should one (re)act when called to such a challenge.

Details: Date: 12 November 2020 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(76) "Lecture Series on "Natural Law" - Nómos and Thesmós in Sophocles' Antigone" ["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(59) "lecture-series-natural-law-nomos-thesmos-sophocles-antigone" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2020-11-04 17:46:10" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-11-04 09:46:10" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(53) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=events&p=27424" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [13]=> object(WP_Post)#3775 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(27379) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "10" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2020-10-29 16:35:48" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-10-29 08:35:48" ["post_content"]=> string(3848) "

It has been three years since the “Traditional Western Bookbinding, Student’s Work Exhibition” in 2017. Macao Institute of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Relics (MICRCR), collaborates with the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) with the support of Macao Design Centre, to once again, organise the “Traditional Western Bookbinding and Conservation Student Work Exhibition”.

The exhibition has four parts. The first part mainly exhibits sample books bound by our students and their sharing of class experiences. The second part showcases restored book samples and their restoration reports. The third part is a workstation of restoration. Students perform restoration techniques and are available to answer questions in different time slots. The fourth part is a consultation service for general public to bring along some rare books for “medical consultation”. During the exhibition, a series of seminars and workshops are organised for general public.

For more information regarding the exhibition, please contact USJ Library – library@usj.edu.mo

Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m - 9.00 p.m Saturday 10.00 - 2.00 p.m

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• 31 Oct 2020(Saturday) 9:30 vs IFTM in UM N8 Sports Complex Sports Pavilion;
• 1 Nov 2020(Sunday) 16:20 vs MUST in UM N8 Sports Complex Sports Training Hall B.

Hope the students can go and support! The team is led by Andrew Wong, coach and USJ’s Student Affairs Officer. Below is the team members list: 黃愷 Wong Hoi (BCM, Year 4) 姚浩民 Man Yiu (BBA, Year 4) 胡健鋒 Steve Wu (BBA, Year 4) 沈偉豪 Oscar Sam (BED, Year 2) 馮競輝 Alvin Fong (BBA, Year 2) 何偉峰 William Ho (BED, Year 2) 劉寶業 Hugo Lau (BCM, Year 2) 陳兆龍 Manuel Chan (BCM, Year 2) 李銘斌 Charlie Lei (BSWP, Year 2) 馮諱明 Fong Happy (PGDE, Year 1) 馬檇鏗 Roberto Madan (MCM, Year 2) 李梁劍 Anson Lei (BCM, Year 2) 胡開標 Haya Wu (MCP, Year 2) 林子迪 Lam Chi Tek (BBA, Year 1) Mario Joao Moreno Monteiro (BBA, Year 1) " ["post_title"]=> string(50) "USJ wins DSES Basketball Silver Plate Championship" ["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(50) "usj-wins-dses-basketball-silver-plate-championship" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2020-11-02 21:31:38" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-11-02 13:31:38" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(51) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=news&p=27261" ["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)#3773 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(27240) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "10" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2020-10-27 16:32:35" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-10-27 08:32:35" ["post_content"]=> string(1228) "

On 24th and 25th of October 2020, Professors Vincent Ho and Sandra Ng of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Creative Industries, attended the “Forum on Innovation Design for Young Scholars” on behalf of the University of Saint Joseph as a co-organiser. The Forum was organised by the Shenzhen Technology University with the theme of “Innovation Driven & Design the Future”. Bringing scholars, professionals, and entrepreneurs from China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, the Forum was aimed to strengthen the connection and cooperation among institutions and design organisations.

Shenzhen Technology University was recently established in 2018 and the construction of the campus is expected to be completed in December 2020. Participants visited the campus and laboratories after the forum and parallel sessions.

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On the morning of October 24th, the Rector of University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Reverend Professor Stephen Morgan, Administrator of USJ, Dr. Alejandro Salcedo Garcia along with the faculty and administrative staff members of USJ, welcomed a group of students and teachers from the Matteo Ricci College.

In the welcoming speech, Rector, Prof. Stephen Morgan, emphasised the importance of learning English for future personal development, adding that most students can speak their mother-tongue, Cantonese and Mandarin, fluently, therefore with the added English language, these students will be able to communicate to about 60% of the people in the world.

Ms. Irene Cheung, Principal of Colégio Mateus Ricci, thanked the University for the campus tour and expressed on the common shared loving atmosphere of both the educational institutions. The Principal believes that if students choose USJ to continue their studies, they will be well integrated.

During the campus tour, the students and teachers visited USJ classrooms such as the audiovisual production, design, architectural and digital processing studios, the library and the residential hall.

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In a Ceremony held on October 23rd, 2020, Prof. Isabel Capeloa Gil was reappointed as Rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Católica) for the four-year period 2020-2024. 

Prior to the event, the Rector of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Rev. Prof. Stephen Morgan, expressed our University’s congratulations and well wishes. Additionally, the USJ Rector sent an email to USJ students and staff on the day of the ceremony stating “if you pray, please pray for her today; if you do not, then please keep Professor Gil and the Catholic University of Portugal in your thoughts”.

The investiture ceremony included the inauguration of the new Católica Rectoral Team.

USJ looks forward to continuing broadening and strengthening the already successful partnership between our two institutions.

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On Friday 23^rd October 2020 a delegation of students from the USJ Faculty of Business and Law attended the United Nations Day 75^th anniversary celebrations at the United Nations University Institute in Macau. Activities included educational games and an interactive Q&A focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promoted by the United Nations. Specific artificial intelligence and technology related themes in relation to SDGs were also introduced.  Themes included technology empowerment in the achievement of SDGs and Cyber resilience with specific reference to Macau.

On the day, USJ Business students were informed of the realities of transnational social issues related to migrant workers, cyber security and human trafficking. In particular, as part of the greater aims of the sustainable development goals of the UN, students gained an understanding of the importance of technology applications in providing assistance in the identification of possible victims of forced migrant workers.

Presentations on the day also shed light on a range of work that the United Nations University is engaged in.  This included work done in the area of cyber security and capacity building. It was explained that information relating to local capacity building in the area of cyber security awareness and cyber resilience will be launched in Macau in the coming months.

USJ business students were eagerly engaged during the event, and a number of our students were given commemorative pins as prizes.

For more information about USJ Faculty of Business and Law Programmes, please click here: https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/courses/ba-business-administration/

For more information on the United Nations University Institute in Macau please click here: https://cs.unu.edu/

The United Nations University Institute in Macau is planning further community capacity building activities in conjunction with local universities in the upcoming months and USJ Business students are looking forward to be involved in that!

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Much scholarly attention has been paid to the artistic accomplishments of Jesuit mission in China up to the time of the Rites Controversy of the eighteenth century. Not so much research has been conducted or published, however, on the work of the ‘New Company’ in this context from 1814 onwards.

This study focusses on the remarkable figure of François Ravary (1823-91) whose achievements, submerged from view for over a century, mark him out as one of the most creative missionary-musicians ever to come to China. From the second-earliest organ in China with bamboo pipes (1856), to the first brass band in China (1857), to China’s first publicly-performing Western orchestra (ca. 1865), Ravary led his colleagues to build a vibrant practice of music making, music education, music publishing, instrument building, and other ways and means of musical activity. A landscape of artistic and cultural exchange and interchange emerges from his life’s story, culled from unpublished letters, contemporary writings and ephemera, and neglected sources and documents.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Prof. Dr. David Francis Urrows, MRI Researcher Fellow

David Francis Urrows, historical musicologist and composer, studied at Brandeis University, the University of Edinburgh, and Boston University. Between 1989 and 2018 he taught at Hong Kong Baptist University, where he established The Pipe Organ in China Project (www.organcn.org). He has also taught at the University of Massachusetts, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and Eastern Mediterranean University. He is editor of the critical edition of the works of Otto Dresel (1826-90), and has also written on topics ranging from Hildegard of Bingen to nineteenth-century émigré studies to twentieth-century choral music to Andrew Lloyd Webber. His book Keys to the Kingdom: a history of the pipe organ in China was published in 2017 at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. He is presently a research fellow of MRI, working on a study of François Ravary and an edition of his Shanghai letters.

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DETAILS: Date & Time: Wednesday, 11 November 2020 | 18:30 – 20:30 Venue: Classroom USJ 106, University of Saint Joseph, Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde, 14-17, Macau, China Add to My Calendar +

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this forum will be holding both online using “Zoom” and physically in the USJ.  Please scan the QR code or register online here. Please kindly confirm your attendance before Wednesday, 4 November 2020.

For more information visit: http://www.riccimac.org/index.php/en/component/djevents/details/2020-11-11/156-mri-forum-102-francois-ravary-sj-and-the-musical-culture-of-mid-19th-century-shanghai " ["post_title"]=> string(105) "MRI Online Public Forum: “François Ravary SJ and the Musical Culture of Mid-19 th Century Shanghai”" ["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(85) "mri-online-public-forum-francois-ravary-sj-musical-culture-mid-19-th-century-shanghai" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2020-10-29 09:49:04" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-10-29 01:49:04" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(53) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=events&p=27113" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [20]=> object(WP_Post)#5987 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(27111) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "10" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2020-10-25 22:23:12" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-10-25 14:23:12" ["post_content"]=> string(3389) "

On the afternoon of October 21^st, a delegation of the Senior Management team of the USJ, led by the Most Reverend Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-sang, Chancellor of USJ and the 4^th Rector of  USJ, Reverend Professor Stephen Morgan, visited the Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, Mr. Edmund Ho Hau Wah. The Rector, Prof. Stephen Morgan thanked the the Vice Chairman for his warm welcome, felicitations and his support in building the Ilha Verde Campus during his term as a Chief Executive, he also introduced the objectives of the future development plans of the University and stated that “USJ is in, of and for Macao, China”.

Since its 24 years of establishment, it has cultivated the talents over 7,500 students in different fields, and has played a unique and important role in serving and promoting social harmony in the Macao society. With its unique internationalised culture, the University will continue its role to serve Macao’s as the platform for economic and trade co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries in conjunction with the Central Government’s Belt and Road Initiative, whilst supporting the local Government’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area initiatives. USJ will uphold the highest academic standards, to promote the identity and ethos of USJ, to foster social development rooted in the traditions of Macao, and to advance new academic programmes on architecture, design services and environmental science, towards a significant cultural exchanging platform East and West.

Vice-Chairman Ho expressed his gratitude to USJ for the 24 years of development in Macao as a distinctive higher educational institution. He underlined the importance of USJ’s contribution as a platform in strengthening exchanges between Macao, the Portuguese-speaking Countries and other European Countries. He encouraged USJ to strengthen the connections with the Mainland China within the internationalisation vision to further promote the integration of educational exchanges between Macao and China. At last, he expressed his wish for the success of new management team to lead the University to the next level.

Among the team were the three Vice-Rectors of USJ, Professor Keith Morrison, Professor Álvaro Barbosa and Professor Zhang Shu Guang, Pro-Rector, Professor Kevin Hannam and Dean of Faculty of Business and Law, Professor Jenny Lao-Phillips.

(From left to right: Pro-Rector of USJ, Prof. Kevin Hannam; Dean of Faculty of Business and Law of USJ, Prof. Jenny Lao-Phillip; USJ Vice-Rector, Prof. Zhang Shuguang; Chancellor of USJ, Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-sang; Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, Mr. Edmund Ho Hau Wah; Rector of USJ, Prof. Stephen Morgan; Vice-Rectors of USJ, Prof. Keith Morrison and Prof. Álvaro Barbosa)

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