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	"Reef Check 2004" a big splash at Sharp Island
	The Environmental Life Science Society
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	Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden - Wildlife updates & sightings

The Environmental Life Science Society (pdf)

The Environmental Life Science Society, SS, HKU Student Union, was established on the 2 March, 2005. A good start is half the way to success! No doubt the challenges of running a new society are overwhelming, but we, the executive committee, are determined to do our best to build a concrete foundation for our society and to work with sincerity and dedication.

The mission of the Environmental Life Science Society is focused on communication and promotion of the study of Environmental Life Science within the University. This year, our aims are in tune with our mission as a whole, that is, to foster the relationship between our society’s members, and to raise the interest of students within the University in studying Environmental Life Science. In order to achieve these aims, we are going to organize different types of activities, such as "Capture the Wildlife" (Wildlife Photography Competition), in which all members within the University have the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature. This will be followed by the Super Pass Dinner in late April, which offers a valuable chance for our members to foster their relationships with one another. In August, there will once again be new students joining us. Therefore, through the Information Day and Orientation Series, we sincerely hope that they can meet and get to know each other in a friendly atmosphere.

Throughout this year, our electronic magazine, Succession, will be published every two months. The content of this magazine will include a review of our activities, upcoming events, interviews with Hong Kong environmentalists and comments from our members. Moreover, we will bring some current environmental issues to our members’ attention.

We would like to give our heart-felt thanks for your support and to all those who have contributed to the establishment of our new society. We will continue to treasure your views and support. We look forward to seeing you in our activities!