Centre for Innovative Service-Learning

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼-𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆    A big thank you to Dr James Kah for joining us and sharing his expertise on 22nd November! Dr Kah shared insights from his courses focused on gerontechnology and disabilities, where students are empowered to design equipment that truly meets the needs of community clients. The blueprints developed during these courses are made open source, ensuring a wider social impact and promoting accessibility for all.    Let’s continue to foster empathy and collaboration in our approach to technology and service-learning. Hong Kong Baptist University Lisa Lam   #CISL #HKBU #ServiceLearning #SocialImpact 

Back in October, students from our service-learning course HUMN2057 had the chance to visit two elderly care centres and engage with local caregivers. During their conversations, students gained new perspectives on the caregivers’ lives, understanding how they cope with their struggles and how caregiving can be a challenging task. After their interactions with the caregivers, students reflected on their conversations and presented their experiences and feelings by creating mini albums with photos of the caregivers, along with their own writings. An exhibition was held last week to showcase the mini albums at TriAngle at the Centre for Innovative Service-Learning. We are grateful to have the caregivers join us for the opening ceremony, sharing heartwarming moments with our students. This service-learning course aims to develop holistic well-being using arts and humanities approaches. Through the students’ work, we hope to share with the community the importance of and the difficulties faced by caregivers, encouraging community members to care not only for aging citizens but also for their caregivers. Hong Kong Baptist University Lisa Lam #ServiceLearning #Humanities       

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗿  Back on 1-4 November, our service-learning courses 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝟰𝟬𝟭𝟲, 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗦𝟮𝟮𝟬𝟱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗦𝟮𝟮𝟬𝟲 jointly organised the inspiring '𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗿' event series. Students from the European Studies Programme explored the profound impact of war, delving into themes of remembrance, veterans' experiences and refugees' stories, all while championing the cause of peace. Through heartfelt interviews with veterans and organisations supporting them, our students created powerful posters to raise awareness. These posters were proudly exhibited alongside the "Lost and Found in Hong Kong: The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day" display. We were also honoured to have guest speakers from across the world to share their invaluable insights and moving stories with us. The footage captured by our students will soon be transformed into a documentary, giving you a complete look at this meaningful service-learning project. Stay tuned! Hong Kong Baptist University Sebastian Pahs Lisa Lam #RemembranceOfWar #ServiceLearning #Veterans #Refugees #Peacebuilding #RemembranceOfWar #ServiceLearning #EuropeanStudies #Veterans #Refugees #Peace #Awareness #Documentary #StayTuned 

🌟 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁: 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🌟 Immerse yourself in powerful narratives as our speakers share mindful stories, including insights from the bilingual cookbook "Table of Two Cities: Untold Stories of Refugees in Hong Kong." ✨ Enjoy delicious food made by Hong Kong asylum seekers and hear firsthand experiences from HKBU TIIS alumni about how translation changes lives. 🍽️ 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 30 November 2024  🕙 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:00 - 1:00   📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: TriAngle (David C. Lam 306), Shaw Campus Don’t miss this chance to connect, reflect, and expand your understanding to translation, asylum seekers and refugees in Hong Kong. Sign up by scanning the QR code! Light lunch will be served. See you there! 🙌 #MindfulStorytelling #ImpactfulTranslation #AsylumSeeker #Refugee #CulinaryCulture #HKBU #CISL #ServiceLearning #Translation

🌟 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🌟 We are excited to showcase the incredible collaboration between SOWK2008 Integrative Tutorial II and the EFCC! 🎨✨ Over two enriching painting sessions, our students and the wonderful elderly from the Evangelical Free Church of China - Fook On Church Elderly Centre came together to create stunning oil paintings that reflect their shared stories and experiences. This exhibition is a celebration of creativity, connection, and community across generations. Don’t miss the chance to see these beautiful artworks at TriAngle on 27-28 November! 🗓️ Date: 27-28 November 2024  🕝 Time: 14:00-17:00 (27 Nov) & 09:00-13:00 (28 Nov)  📍 Venue: TriAngle (DLB 306, Shaw Campus, HKBU) Come witness the magic of art and the bonds it creates! We can’t wait to see you there! Hong Kong Baptist University TriAngle at the Centre for Innovative Service-Learning Lisa Lam #ServiceLearning #ArtForChange #CommunityConnection #SOWK2008 #EFCC #IntergenerationalArt

Welcome to "The First Step," a video series from TriAngle Magazine's inaugural edition, Try & Go. This series captures the essence of social innovation at HKBU’s CISL, showcasing the diverse stories of entrepreneurs who have embarked on their journeys within our co-working space. Focusing on the origins and early stages of these ventures, "The First Step" highlights the courage and creativity needed to initiate social change. We celebrate the bold initiatives of these innovators and hope their journeys inspire you to take your own meaningful steps towards making a difference. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Dr Lisa Lam, director of our centre, as she embarks on her own journey of social innovation at Hong Kong Baptist University. Watch the video to discover how Lisa’s efforts are paving the way for others to create a positive impact. Thank you for joining us in this inspiring exploration of transformative ideas! TriAngle at the Centre for Innovative Service-Learning Hong Kong Baptist University https://lnkd.in/gpe3cH-Z

Reflecting on an incredible journey!   Last week, we hosted a finale at TriAngle to celebrate the culmination of our service-learning activities, during which our students from CMED3058 Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Chinese Medicine and Tui Na I provided three sessions of treatments to participants from The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation. During the finale, our students shared insightful reflections on their experiences, discussing how they approached and analyzed different medical cases. This hands-on involvement not only enriched their clinical knowledge but also highlighted the significance of empathy and understanding in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 💚🤝 We are thankful for the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of our community members and are excited to continue this vital partnership! Hong Kong Baptist University TriAngle at the Centre for Innovative Service-Learning Lisa Lam #HealingJourney #TraditionalChineseMedicine #CommunityEngagement #TuiNa #Acupuncture #CMED3058 #HongKongSocietyForRehabilitation 

✨ 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! ✨ We’re thrilled to share that 𝗦𝗢𝗪𝗞𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗜 partnered with the EFCC for an enriching service-learning experience! 🎉 Over two engaging painting sessions, students from the course co-created stunning oil paintings alongside the wonderful elderly from the Evangelical Free Church of China - Fook On Church Elderly Centre. This initiative was not just about art; it was about connection. As they painted together, meaningful conversations blossomed, allowing both the students and the elders to share their stories, experiences, and laughter. We invite you to witness the fruits of their creativity and collaboration! Join us for the exhibit of their beautiful artworks at TriAngle on November 27-28. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community, creativity, and the bonds we can build across generations. 📆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 27-28 Nov 2024  🕝 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 14:00-17:00 (27 Nov) & 09:00-13:00 (28 Nov)  📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: TriAngle (DLB 306, Shaw Campus, HKBU)  Don’t miss out on this inspiring event! We can’t wait to see you there! 🌈✨ Lisa Lam #ServiceLearning #ArtForChange #CommunityConnection #SOWK2008 #EFCC #TriAngleExhibit #IntergenerationalArt

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼-𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆    ⭐️    We are honoured to welcome Dr James Kah, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Vice Dean of Outreach and Special Projects at the College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), as our esteemed speaker. Dr Kah is an expert in integrating service-learning with technology design for the elderly and individuals with disabilities.     This workshop will showcase the 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 and 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺, highlighting the potential for undergraduate courses to drive meaningful community impact through the development and application of assistive technologies.    𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 22 November 2024  (Friday)  𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 14:00 - 15:30    𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: TriAngle (David C. Lam 306), Shaw Campus     The talk is recognised as a CCL event.   Register here today: https://lnkd.in/gA3-5Q83 by 20 November 2024.     For enquiries, please contact Miss Judith Wong (ext. 2472 / [email protected]). We look forward to seeing you there!    #HKBU #HKBUCISL #CISL #ServiceLearning

We are excited to announce our upcoming online briefing session, “𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗟'𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀”. This session aims to provide valuable insights as we call for Semester 2 and summer applications for the Service-Learning Mini-Grants (SLMG). Date: 6 Nov 2024 (WED)  Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM  Format: Online via zoom  (𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.) During this informative session, you will gain essential knowledge to prepare your SLMG application, including: 1. An overview of the core principles and best practices of high-impact service-learning, as well as an introduction to our valued community partners    2. Showcases of inspiring examples of our signature service-learning courses and the transformative partnerships that empower them    3. Insights and tips on the SLMG application process to help you craft a compelling proposal    Please register for the workshop at: https://lnkd.in/gA3-5Q83 For any enquiries, please feel free to reach out to Mr Louis Leung ([email protected] / 3411-7347), or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at the event and sharing our insight on service-learning! #HKBU #HKBUCISL #CISL #servicelearning