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Mathematics Society SS, HKUSU Annual Plan of Session 2016-2017
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Mathematics Society
SS, HKUSU
Annual Plan of Session 2016-2017
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Definition ....................................................................................................... 2
Introduction of Proposed Cabinet .................................................................. 3
Overview of the Annual Plan ......................................................................... 5
Activities
1. Competition .................................................................................... 6
2. Sales Week I .................................................................................... 8
3. Careeer Talk I ................................................................................ 10
4. Hiking ............................................................................................ 11
5. Superpass Dinner I ........................................................................ 12
6. Registration Day ............................................................................ 13
7. Orientation Day ............................................................................. 14
8. Study Techniques Sharing ............................................................. 15
9. Career Talk II ................................................................................. 17
10. Sales Week II ................................................................................. 18
11. Annual Dinner ............................................................................... 20
12. Superpass Dinner II ....................................................................... 22
13. Problem Garden ............................................................................ 23
Arrangements During Bad Weather ............................................................ 25
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Definition
1. “HKU” shall mean The University of Hong Kong.
2. “Department” shall mean The Department of Mathematics, The University of Hong
Kong.
3. “Science Society” shall mean the Science Society, HKUSU.
4. “Society” shall mean the Mathematics Society, SS, HKUSU.
5. “Academic Societies Relating to Science” shall mean all other academic societies
affiliated to Science Society, HKUSU and Physics Society, Department of Physics,
HKU, the Society of Earth Sciences, DES, HKU and the Society of Environmental
Science, Faculty of Science, HKU.
6. “Executive Committee” shall mean the Executive Committee of the Society, Session
2016-2017.
7. “PIC” shall mean the person in charge of the event.
8. “VPIC” shall mean the vice-person in charge of the event.
9. “Members” shall mean all members of the Society.
10. “Freshmen” shall mean all students newly admitted to the Faculty of Science in
HKU of the academic year 2017-2018.
11. “New Members” shall mean all members newly admitted to the Mathematics
Society, SS, HKUSU.
12. “Mass Email” shall mean email sent to HKU students through HKU portal.
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Introduction of Cabinet
'Divergent' - a word emulating our passion and dedication towards math both in the math and
non-math realms; a word that gives faith and promise on the improvement among all of the
aspects encompassing an ideal society. Consisting of 6 members, 'Divergent' hopes to work to
the betterment of the Society. With unique ideas of 'study techniques sharing', 'Problem
Garden' ,'competition’, among many others, the proposed cabinet will bring our society to the
forge to reinforce and promote our academic interests while safeguarding the traditions and
fun/ leisurely activities of the past.
Chairman
Name: Au Yuk Hung, Alan
Intended major: Mathematics
I am enthusiastic to join the Society with all my fellows to bring some positive revolutions to our Members. We hope that when our Members think of their studies, their jobs, and having fun, they would think of the Society. I hope our cabinet can successfully work as a team to achieve our objectives, which is to bring positive influences to our Members.
Internal Vice Chairman
Name: Jeremy Nicholas Sebastian Chan, Jeremy
Intended major: Mathematics and Decision Analytics
I have always envisioned my dream: to funnel my energies into my passion for mathematics, and also to make a thousand leaders of myself if I have to, so I can improve my confidence and team management abilities. I realized that I have a lot more to offer than I have to keep, so I have decided to take up a leadership post in the Mathematics Society, because I want to add academic value into the Society and to transform it into a more user friendly Society. I have worked closely with this team for quite a while now, and I am learning about managing people everyday, my strengths are my communication and clear vision: I want to lead the team and have good results.
External Vice Chairman
Name: Tejaskumar Ramesh, Tejas
Intended major: Mathematics and Physics
The wonders of Math have always intrigued me. It is very likely to see more glory in this subject by being a part of the Society. Given the opportunity to form the Executive Committee for the session 2016-2017, I would like to transform the Society into that which provides long-lasting welfares to its Members. I plan to effectively use this chance to be the External Vice-chairman to allow my confidence in general and passion for the subject to encourage the Members to do research and develop intuition - the important step in becoming a good mathematician.
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General Secretary
Name: Zhang Tianyi, Zoe
Intended major: Mathematics
Mathematics fascinates me because of the abstract but logic thinking process hidden behind the numbers. I believe this is the essence as well as the beauty of maths, and that everyone can appreciate and grasp it regardless of his/her major. I want to join the mathematics society because I want more people to have less prejudice against maths and gradually find the fun in maths through our various activities. I love trying new things, which is also why I want to be a member of the excos. I hope this year we can bring revolutionary changes to our society to benefit more students.
Financial Secretary
Name: Yeung Zi Ngai, Wilson
Intended major: Physics and Astronomy
I speak Cantonese and English. I like the post as a Financial Secretary. it is because I like organising data so that the viewers can have more understanding in terms of how the money is spent, for any extra dollars it is very important to which, what and where to utilise to provide the most efficient way to run the Society.
Marketing and welfare secretary
Name: Wu Shaoyi, Sophie
Intended major: Economics and Mathematics
Mathematics has always been a subject full of surprises, which helps explain most basic things in our daily life using a few principles. I speak Mandarin and English. I’m currently an economics and finance student, which is why I’m interested in marketing. I want to try my best to strive for more practical benefits for our members, especially in Mathematics study.
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Overview of the Annual Plan
No. Activity Type Date PIC VPIC
1 Competition External Late Jan 2017 Jeremy Tejas
2 Sales Week Internal Early Feb 2017 Zoe Wilson
3 Career Talk I Internal Early Mar 2017 Tejas Jeremy
4 Hiking Internal Mid Apr 2017 Jeremy Alan
5 Superpass Dinner I Internal Late Apr 2017 Sophie Wilson
6 Registration Day Internal Mid Aug 2017 Sophie Wilson
7 Orientation Day Internal Late Aug 2017 Wilson Alan
8 Study Techniques Sharing
Internal Mid Sep 2017 Alan Jeremy
9 Career Talk II Internal Early Oct 2017
Alan
Zoe
10 Sales week Internal Early Nov 2017 Zoe Wilson
11 Annual Dinner External Mid Nov 2017 Tejas Sophie
12 Superpass dinner II Internal Late Nov 2017 Sophie Wilson
13 Problem Garden Internal Late Jan to Late Apr, Late Sept to Late Nov
Tejas Jeremy
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1. Competition
Aims:
To foster friendly competition amongst universities, and to build comradery amongst mathematical student
To engage students’ creativity and inquisitive approach to modelling problems, which allow solutions of all sorts, with application of theories or the invention of new models outside of their syllabus
To encourage math students and non-math students to understand the hidden reality of mathematics and how it can be used to model and simulate the real world
To gain reputation to the mathematical society and give mathematical students some academic value in their perspective of the Society
To invite our Members (math and non-math majors alike) to participate in mathematics related activities
To successfully participate in the competition
Details:
Date January 19-23, 2017 Host COMAP Competition name The Mathematical Contest in Modelling (MCM) Targets Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, all
students of all majors Number of participants 4 to 16 (must be in groups of 4) Number of helpers 1 or 2 PIC Jeremy VPIC Tejas Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Society Website Posting on facebook page Post posters around campus bulletin boards Announcements by professors before and after class time
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Working Schedule:
Date Details Early November 2016 To register for an advisor’s login, and pay fee Mid November 2016 To post mathematical competition registration form on
facebook page. Mid November 2016 To hold a seminar/ meeting for students interested in
joining the mathematical Mid November 2016 To release formatting instructions (For the research
paper) and distribute past competitions to potential candidates, and ask them to write a short essay on ways to approach the problem, and to ask them to proofread a sample of a past competition research paper to learn about the format and reference style
Mid December 2017 To set the middle of December as the deadline for the competition, afterwards confirm the number of participants
Mid January 2017 (19th- 23rd)
To hold the competition
Mid January 2017 To release the results of competition
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2. Sales Week I
Aims:
To offer welfare to Members To promote Society to non-members To strengthen the sense of belonging to Society among Members
Details:
Date Early February 2017
Venue Run Run Shaw Podium
Targets HKU students
Number of helpers 2
PIC Zoe
VPIC Wilson
Contents: Sale of Society products Society paper Society notebook Society jacket Society T-shirt (2009-2010) Society T-shirt (2011-2012) Society T-shirt (2013-2014) Society T-shirt (2015-2016) Society T-shirt (2016-2017) Society file Society laptop bag (small) Society laptop bag (large) Society notebook bag (large) Society hoody Society recycling bag Society memo pad Sale of the past paper solutions of Mathematics courses Distribution of welfare packages to Members
Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus Promotion board circulated in classes
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Working Schedule:
Date Details
Early January 2017 To find sponsors To book poster sites To book counter site To find tutors for past paper solutions of Mathematics
courses To discuss on new designs of society products
Mid January 2017 To prepare posters To check the amount of Society products To prepare decorations of the counter To sort and file the past paper solutions
Late January 2017 To send individual email To announce on Facebook To announce on Society website To circulate promotion board in classes To recruit helpers To prepare welfare packages To set a timetable for duties To print out the past papers and their respective
solutions Early February 2017 To post posters in the campus
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3. Career Talk I
Aims:
To provide information about career of Math graduates from the university - To provide career advice from alumni, professionals and university staff to
students - To provide counselling for students to develop a clearer mindset of their career
paths - To organise events to act as reminders for students to plan for the future - To improve collaboration amongst professors and students by inviting professors
to deliver distinguished lectures
Details:
Date Early March 2017
Venue To be confirmed
Targets Members
Number of participants 20
PIC Alan
VPIC Zoe
Contents: Speech by alumni about their career
Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus
Working Schedule:
Date Details
Early January 2017 To book the venue To send invitation email to guests
Mid February 2017 To prepare posters To send individual email To announce on Facebook To announce on Society website To post posters in the campus To confirm the rundown To prepare souvenirs
Late February 2017 To confirm the number of participants
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4. Hiking
Aims:
To strengthen the cohesion among Members To improve Members’ fitness To provide Members a chance to relieve stress
Details:
Date Mid April 2017
Venue Sai Kung Targets Members Number of participants 20 PIC Jeremy VPIC Alan Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus
Working Schedule:
Date Details Late January 2017 To select and confirm route
- To confirm the date and time Mid February 2017 To prepare equipment and supplies
To recruit a first-aider To pre-trip To book poster sites To prepare posters
Mid March 2017 To send individual email To announce on Facebook To announce on Society website To post posters in the campus
Early April 2017 To confirm the number of participants
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5. Superpass Dinner I
Aims:
To motivate Members to “Superpass” the exam To strengthen communication among Members
Details:
Date Late April 2017
Venue To be confirmed Targets Members Fee $15 per person for roasted pig, Dutch treat for
dinner Number of participants 25 PIC Sophie VPIC Wilson Contents: Distribution of “Superpass” red packets “Superpass” couplets writing Roasted pig chopping Dinner Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus Promotion board circulated in classes
Working Schedule:
Date Details Late March 2017 To prepare posters Early April 2017 To book the venue
To book poster sites Mid April 2017 To prepare roasted pig, red packets and couplets
To send individual email To announce on Facebook To announce on Society website To post posters in the campus To circulate promotion board in classes
Late April 2017 To confirm the number of participants
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6. Registration Day
Aims:
To introduce and promote Society to Freshmen To recruit new Members To invite Freshmen to join Course Selection Forum and Orientation Day
Details:
Date Mid August 2017
Venue To be confirmed Targets Freshmen Number of helpers 10 PIC Sophie VPIC Wilson
Working Schedule:
Date Details Mid June 2017 To prepare leaflets and posters
To recruit helpers Mid July 2017 To prepare Freshmen packages, Freshmen booklet and
other materials required To prepare decorations of the counter To confirm the counter site
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7. Orientation Day
Aims:
To give Freshmen a better understanding of the study and life in HKU To establish a strong connection among Freshmen and current students To know more about Department and the curriculum To enhance the sense of belonging to Society among Members
Details:
Date Late August 2017
Venue To be confirmed Targets Freshmen Fee $20 per person (only from freshmen) Number of participants 20 Number of helpers 10 PIC Wilson VPIC Alan Promotions: Distribution of leaflets to Freshmen on Registration Day Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website
Working Schedule:
Date Details
Early March 2017 To invite current students to be the group leaders, organizing committees and helpers
Late May 2017 To plan the activities Mid July 2017 To book the venue Early August 2017 To buy drinks
To preview places for Campus Orientation To have rehearsal for the games
Late August 2017 To confirm the number of participants
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8. Study Techniques Sharing
Aims:
To help year 1 and year 2 students develop the skills that are needed in tertiary maths education
To help year 1 and year 2 students overcome their difficulties and develop their interests in maths
Details:
Date Mid September 2017 Duration 2.5 hours Venue To be confirmed Targets Freshmen and other members who are
interested. Expected numbers of participants 25 Expected numbers of helpers 10 PIC Alan VPIC Jeremy Content: We will invite a group of helpers who have satisfactory grades in Math courses. They are mainly year 3, year 4 and postgraduate students. It is hoped that this class can help students transition smoothly from secondary school maths and university maths. We hope the volunteers can share with the participants their study techniques, e.g., note taking techniques, revision techniques, exam techniques, etc. Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus Promotion board circulated in classes
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Working Schedule:
Date Details
Early July 2017 To invite year 3, year 4 or postgraduate students to be helpers who share their techniques
To book poster sites To prepare posters
Early August 2017 Arrange the time and venues for classes Confirm the number of volunteer helpers
Late August 2017 Helpers gather together to design the content of the sharing
To send individual email To announce on Facebook To announce on Society website To post posters in the campus To circulate promotion board in classes
Early September 2017 To confirm the number of participants and collect $ 20 from each person as deposit, which could be claimed back if they show up for the entire sharing.
To prepare souvenirs for helpers
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9. Career Talk II
Aims:
To provide career advice from alumni, professionals and university staff to students To provide counselling to students to develop a clearer mindset of their career paths To organise events to act as reminders for students to plan for the future To improve collaboration amongst professors and students by inviting professors to
deliver distinguished lectures about their area of expertise in mathematics To provide for a high quality mathematical discussion between students and
professors To invite professors from elsewhere to provide insight about their fields in
mathematics to students
Details:
Date Early October 2017 Venue To be confirmed Targets Members Number of participants 20 Anyone is welcome to attend the academic talks by professors, lectures and tutors. (Note: Academic talks will be charged for non-members of the society.) PIC Tejas VPIC Jeremy Contents: Speech by alumni about their career Seminars, presentations and discussions to be held
Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus
Working Schedule:
Date Details Mid August 2017 To book the venue
To send invitation email to guests Late August 2017 To prepare posters Mid September 2017 To send individual email
To announce on Facebook To announce on Society website To post posters in the campus To confirm the rundown To prepare souvenirs
Late September 2017 To confirm the number of participants
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10. Sales Week II
Aims:
To offer welfare to Members To promote Society to non-members To strengthen the sense of belonging to Society among Members
Details:
Date Early November 2017 Venue Run Run Shaw Podium Targets HKU students Number of helpers 2 PIC Zoe VPIC Wilson Contents: Sale of Society products Society paper Society notebook Society jacket Society T-shirt (2009-2010) Society T-shirt (2011-2012) Society T-shirt (2013-2014) Society T-shirt (2015-2016) Society T-shirt (2016-2017) Society file Society laptop bag (small) Society laptop bag (large) Society notebook bag (large) Society hoody Society recycling bag Society memo pad Sale of the past paper solutions of Mathematics courses Distribution of welfare packages to Members Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus Promotion board circulated in classes
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Working Schedule:
Date Details Early August 2017 To find sponsors
To book poster sites To book counter site To find tutors for past paper solutions of Mathematics
courses To discuss on new designs of society products
Early September 2017 To prepare posters To check the amount of Society products To prepare decorations of the counter To sort and file the past paper solutions
Mid to Late October 2017
To send individual email To announce on Facebook To announce on Society website To post posters in the campus To circulate promotion board in classes To set a timetable for duties To print out the past papers and their respective
solutions
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11. Annual Dinner
Aims:
To provide an opportunity for Members, alumni and Department to communicate with each other
To strengthen the cohesion among Members, alumni and Department To enhance Members’ sense of belonging to Society
Details:
Date Mid November 2017
Time 6:00 to 9:30 pm Venue Senior Common Room, KK Leung Building
Targets Members, Alumni, Lecturers and tutors
Number of participants 35 members alumni and tutors, 10 lecturers
Price $180 for each of members, alumni and tutors, Free for lecturers
PIC Tejas
VPIC Zoe
Contents: Speech by guests and the chairman Dinner Lucky draw
Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus Promotion board circulated in classes
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Working Schedule:
Date Details
Early June 2017 To book the venue Early September 2017 To prepare posters
To book poster sites To prepare invitation cards
Late September 2017 To send invitation cards to lecurers and tutors To announce on facebook To circulate promotion board in classes To announce on Society website To post posters in the campus To confirm the rundown of the ceremony
Early to mid October 2017
To confirm MC and guest speakers To confirm number of participants To inform the participants of the dress code To prepare souvenirs To prepare gifts for lucky draw
Early November 2017 To prepare souvenirs for lecturers or tutors To collect the fees of participants at the booth for Sales
Week
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12. Superpass Dinner II
Aims:
To motivate Members to “Superpass” the exam To strengthen communication among Members
Details:
Date Late November 2017 Venue To be confirmed Targets Members Fee $15 per person for roasted pig, Dutch treat for
dinner Number of participants 25 PIC Sophie VPIC Wilson Contents: Distribution of “Superpass” red packets “Superpass” couplets writing Roasted pig chopping Dinner Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus Promotion board circulated in classes
Working Schedule:
Date Details Late October 2017 To prepare posters Early November 2017 To book the venue
To book poster sites Early November 2017 To prepare roasted pig, red packets and couplets
To send individual email To announce on Facebook To announce on Society website To post posters in the campus To circulate promotion board in class
Mid November 2017 To confirm the number of participants
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13. Problem Garden
Aims:
To develop students’ interest in Mathematics and help them develop an intuitive mind with reasoning skills
To support students to learn interesting facts about Mathematics To help students to understand Mathematics in its true sense To facilitate a platform for students interested in Mathematics to get together for
discussions where mutual thought sharing will be most encouraged with fellow students and lecturers
Details:
Date Start in Late February 2017, warm up sessions will start in November 2016
Venue To be confirmed
Targets Members
Number of participants 30
PIC Tejas
VPIC Jeremy
Contents: Mathematics class held by lecturers or tutors, the warm up sessions will be
conducted by the event heads
Promotions: Invitation through individual email Announcement on Facebook Announcement on Society website Posters in the campus Promotion board circulated in classes
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Working Schedule:
Date Details
Late December 2016 To invite lecturers or tutors To confirm the date, time and venue To book poster sites To prepare posters
Late January 2017 To prepare handouts for the class To send individual email To announce on Facebook To announce on Society website To post posters in the campus To circulate promotion board in classes
Early February 2017 To prepare souvenirs for lecturers or tutors Mid February 2017 To confirm the number of participants
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Arrangements During Bad Weather
Members and guests are reminded of the following arrangements:
When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 3 (or a higher number) or the Red
Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted two hours before the planned starting time
of the activities:
All activities will be cancelled and there would not be makeups. For paid
activities, the money can be claimed by participants.
When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 3 (or a higher number) or the Red
Rainstorm Warning Signal will be hoisted two hours after the planned finishing
time of the activities:
All activities will be cancelled and there would not be makeups. For paid activities, the money can be claimed by participants.
Prepared by Zhang Tianyi, Zoe
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Elected General Secretary
Mathematics Society, SS, HKUSU
Session 2016-2017
Approved by Yuk Hung AU
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Elected Chairman
Mathematics Society, SS, HKUSU
Session 2016-2017
