A delegation comprising of nine teachers and students from Guanghua College, East China Normal University, visited the University of Macau’s Moon Chun Memorial College from July 23 to July 26. During their stay, they visited the University’s Library and several cutting-edge laboratories such as the State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, Structures Laboratory, Automotive Engineering Laboratory, Metallography and Corrosion Laboratory, and the Laboratory for Ocean Environmental Pollution Analysis and Assessment. They have also experienced College life at Moon Chun Memorial College and Cheng Yu Tung College, enabling exchange of ideas and perspectives between the two institutes, which is essential in accommodating the needs and growth of students in the rapidly changing world.

In addition to gaining insights into university life in Macau, the ECNU group also participated in the flag-raising ceremony, visited Hac Sa Village and learned about the cultural relics discovered by archaeologists in the 20th century. They also had the opportunity to create an art piece using recycled materials from the Centre for Regional Oceans and visited the Funny Eye Brewery, one of UM alumni’s entrepreneurial brands, learned about brewing knowledge, entrepreneurial models and had a taste of Macau-made beer. The delegation was impressed with the University of Macau’s implementation of RC education and the manner in which College culture is preserved and passed on to future generations.

Visit to Hac Sa Village

Attended flag raising ceremony

Visit to UM library

Visit to State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI

Visit to Structures Laboratory

Visit to Automotive Engineering Laboratory

Visit to Metallography and Corrosion Laboratory

Visited and attended a workshop at the Laboratory for Ocean Environmental Pollution Analysis and Assessment

Visit to Funny Eye Brewery

Visit to MCMC and CYTC

Sharing time

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of both the Moon Chun Memorial College and Cheng Yu Tung College, 11 students from each institution participated in an Innovative and Entrepreneurship Training Camp for Outstanding University Students at East China Normal University Guanghua College in Shanghai from June 12 to 17, 2023. The participants were divided into four groups, with a main focus on discussing and learning about the entrepreneurial ways of rural revitalization, including environmental and ecological approaches, skills specialization, and industrial strategies. During active discussions and guidance, the groups prepared four entrepreneurship proposals.

This entrepreneurship program allowed students to communicate and exchange ideas with one another in depth. In addition to acquiring knowledge, students are inspired during the visits to innovation and entrepreneurship centers and meetings with other outstanding student entrepreneurial groups. These experiences opened up new career options for them.

In order to cultivate students’ appreciation of photography and videography, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau was pleased to invite Mr. Steven U, a multimedia artist in Macao, as instructor, offering a 12-session photography and videography course from February to April, 2023.  The participants learned shooting skills and video language, and gained a deeper understanding of the humanities, history and culture of Macao.  The course included classroom learning and outdoor practice.  Participants practised shooting skills through outdoor college activities, such as Joyous Hiking in Macao Series or Macao Cultural Excursion Series. Finally, their work was printed into a Postcards Collection entitled, “Macao in My Lens, City in My Heart”. Eighteen unique photos in this Collection were assembled to depict the city’s “hiking trail scenery”, “cultural architecture” and “urban landscape”, thereby manifesting Macao’s humanistic, historical and cultural nature.

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Classroom Learning

Outdoor Practice

Postcards Collection

To encourage students to actively participate in community services and increase their concern about  social issues, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau cooperated with Pou Tai Youth and Family Integrated Service Center to launch a service-learning project for parenting education from January to April, 2023. The purpose of the project is to promote the cognition of paternal role and increase the paternal participation in parenting. Paternal involvement is an important task in future parent education, so this service-learning project is especially supported by Seac Pai Van Official School and Macao Library and Information Management Association.

This service-learning project was hosted and trained by college’s non-resident fellow, Prof. Nai-hua LIU (Faculty of Education), and supported by resident fellow, Ms. Alice Hong, who assisted 14 students in implementing the service plan. Before providing services, participants received 20 hours of professional training, including picture book teaching, drama in education, family education, parenting education planning and implementation methods. Students from different faculties wrote service proposals under the guidance of Prof. Liu, and tried to apply the knowledge and skills they learned during the service period. Service-learning focuses on application of academic knowledge and personal reflection. Therefore, during the service period, Prof. Liu gave guidance to students and led service reflection for each session. After the service, each student needs to complete a personal learning portfolio to integrate the knowledge learned.

During the eight-week service-learning project, students have improved their knowledge integration competency, as well as service and leadership competency through professional knowledge learning, service provision and personal reflection. Among the participants, Jenny Chan, Amy Wong, Katherine Yang, Joana Zhu, Wolf Lei and Cathy Chen  exhibited excellent service and leadership, and were awarded outstanding service certificates.

Participants receiving professional training at the college

Participants providing paternal parenting education service in the community

Group photos of service-learning project team members   

On 6^th May, 2023, Interim College Master, Prof. Kwok-Cheung Cheung welcomed UM College Masters, fellows and colleagues, students, and alumni, to College Hall for MCM College’s 10th Anniversary Concert: celebrating its first decade of UM’s 4-1 Educational Model, and serving as a platform for whole-person education through the systematic planning of experiential learning programmes. The concert showcased the diverse talents of MCMC students, alumni, and faculty, with nearly 50 performers taking part in this momentous occasion.

Over the past decade, MCMC had become an integral part of the community and peer education, and the College took pride in the achievements of its students, alumni, and faculty. This event was a testament to the vibrant community that had been built at MCMC, highlighting the impact that the College had on their lives and development.

“We were honored to have so many alumni and friends of MCMC join us for this celebration,” said Professor Kwok-Cheung CHEUNG, Interim College Master of MCMC, in his opening remark. “Their support and contributions had been instrumental in shaping MCMC into the community it is today.”

The Moon Chun Memorial College 10th-anniversary concert was an unforgettable day, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the college.

Dance Medley show

Singing performance – 富士山下/愛情轉移

Greensleeves

Singing performance – Talking to the Moon

Dvořák – Song to the Moon

Taufa and Kizomba

Singing performance如願

Chinese music performances

Singing performance

Schumann – Widmung piano trio

Singing performance – VSOP

MCMC Choir performing La La Land and 想要的一定實現

Special singing performance by Voice of MCMC and Voice of CYTC champions – 不該

Group photo

In order to cultivate the awareness of integrity among college students, and encourage them to advocate and promote integrity in the community as volunteers, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau and Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) jointly organised UNI Volunteer Service Project – University & Integrity from February to April 2023, a total of 12 students participated. This voluntary project combines training and practice. The CCAC staff provides students with professional training and opportunities to participate in the promotion of integrity.

After completing the anti-corruption legal training, presentation and guided tour skills, the volunteers assisted CCAC staff  to provide guided tour services for the general public at the Taipa branch office. In addition, the volunteers also applied what they had learned in the training and their own skills to plan their own new media promotion on campus. They also assisted CCAC in filming anti-corruption promotional clips. During the service period, CCAC arranged for volunteers to visit the Legislative Assembly of Macau, so as to broaden their horizons. Among the participants, Lisa Seng, Sandy Peng, Filipe Wong, Katty Zhang and Lily Hong exhibited outstanding performances and were awarded “Excellent Volunteer” certificates.

Participants receiving training provided by CCAC Staff

Participants visiting Legislative Assembly of Macau

Participants assisting in CCAC guided tour

Participant taking part in CCAC integrity promotional video

Participants taking group Photo with CCAC Staff

In the second semester of AY2022/23, Associate Master, Dr. Manuel Noronha, created the Lusophone project: LusAfro Kreolu, to unite students from the Lusophone community, and promote cultural and musical exchanges at MCM College.  

After establishing musical collaborations with students from São Tomé e Príncipe in early February 2023, Dance Instructor and Chief Choreographer, Silvino Pinto initiated connectivity by establishing friendships among Brazilian, Malaysian and African ‘artists’ from Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Macau.

In its second phase, LusAfro Kreolu workshops continue throughout March and April, with guest performances and routines debuting at HA Talent Show (April 1); High Table (April 27); and 10^th Anniversary Concert (May 6).

For the third and final phase, Associate Master, Dr. Manuel Noronha, Silvino Pinho and students met at MCM Master’s Dining Hall for a cultural gastronomical experience. The table d’hote was embellished with a contemporary twist of iconic lusophone cuisine and exotic rhythmic tunes. The finale will allow the ‘artists’ to reflect on their newly crafted dance steps and choreography across a spectrum of musical styles: Ússua, Puíta, Kizomba, and Tafua – each performance accompanied with selected music.

LusAfro Kreolu was a true gesture in demonstrating cultural appreciation, and bid farewell to our exchange students who return to their respective countries to continue with their academic pursuits.