Schedule of Events | |||
Time | Event | Location | Photos |
Wednesday, March 7 | |||
| 11:00-12:30 | Reception and Opening Ceremony Welcome & Opening Remarks by Dr. Manuel Noronha, Acting Director, English Language Centre, University of MacauEnglish Language Learning Strategies and Learner PreferencesGuest lecture by Ms. Alice Murray, Regional English Language Officer (Beijing Office), U.S. Department of State <1 smart point> | STDM, Library G/F | |
| 12:30-13:30 | QR Code Treasure Hunt Join a team of three people, bring a smart phone and compete with other teams! | UM Campus | — |
| 14:30-15:30 | Insider Information about Studying AbroadA talk by four exchange students who recently returned from a study abroad program in the U.S.A. (Boston College, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan Ann Arbor) and Portugal (University of Coimbra). <0.5 smart point> | STDM, Library G/F | |
| 15:30-17:30 | Movie Screening – Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson StoryScreening of a movie based on the life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson, followed by a discussion led by Ms. Alice Murray, Regional English Language Officer (Beijing Office), U.S. Department of State <1 smart point> | STDM, Library G/F | |
Thursday, March 8 | |||
| 11:30-13:00 | Microsoft Word FormattingA workshop hosted by Writing Centre Tutors from English Writing and Communication Centre | ILG118B, Language Lab, Library, -1/F | |
| 13:00-14:30 | The Cultural Value of ProverbsGuest lecture by Ms. Alice Murray, Regional English Language Officer (Beijing Office), U.S. Department of State <1 smart point> | STDM, Library G/F | |
| 15:00-16:30 | Counterfeit Consumer goodsHave you ever thought about the quality and authenticity of the things that you have bought: DVDs and other entertainment media, designer clothes, footwear or even pharmaceuticals could be counterfeit or more commonly known as knock-offs?Come and learn more about this global problem. For the first time, students from the Academy of Higher Education for the Public Security Forces of Macau will share their knowledge based on research as well as professional experience. <1 smart point> | Auditorium II, Library G/F | |
| 17:30-19:30 | Jeopardy hosted by Rex Wilson, Beth Neely & Angie ChongJoin this American-style game show competition in a team of 2-3! | STDM, Library G/F | |
Friday, March 9 | |||
| 11:30-13:00 | Proofreading Strategies: A Focus on English Grammar UsageA workshop hosted by Writing Centre Tutors from English Writing and Communication Centre | American Corner, Library 2/F | |
| 13:00-14:30 | Games CornerPlay Games and Practice English at the Same Time! | ILG127, Library -1/F | |
| 14:30-17:00 | Movie Screening – The Great DebatersScreening of a movie about a debate team from a small town that defied racial prejudice to compete against the best college of its time, followed by a discussion led by Angie Chong <1 smart point> | STDM, Library G/F | |
| 17:00-18:30 | How to Make Lasagna & Chocolate CupcakesA cooking demonstration by Chris Rozendaal, Esther Choi and Stella Ngai | ILG126, Library -1/F | |