Bulletin Number Four 1983

stage performances and film shows. Since its agreement with external artists and performers provides for student involvement in house management and backstage assistance in the performance, it is also an ideal educational workshop for students. In its concern for students' physical well-being, the University offers a full range of facilities for sports activities, including two sports fields, three gymnasia, eight tennis courts and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Student Hostels and Halls Community life also constitutes a constructive and formative part in students' development. The University has over these years made great efforts to solicit funds, from Government as well as other sources, for the construction of student hostels. Regrettably, however, demand still exceeds supply. For commuting students, two non-residential halls have been inaugurated, in which staff and students can meet and relax, read newspapers and magazines, listen to hi-fi, or play a game of chess. The various activities and get-togethers organized by the Hostels and Halls not only promote students' sense of belonging and esprit de corps, but also facilitate interaction between students and staff. Counselling Services As a further step in promoting student welfare, the University has set up an Office of Student Affairs, which liaises with student unions and coordinates University-wide student activities on the one hand and provides phychological and career counselling on the other. Counselling and advisory services at College level are provided by the Offices of the Deans of Students, which also lend a hand in organizing College student activities. Student Organizations Student unions are organized with the aim of uniting students, promoting their welfare, moral well-being and intellectual development, organizing cultural, recreational and physical activities, and providing social services. Hence they serve not only as laboratories for leadership training, but also training ground for responsible citizenship. The University Student Union and the three College Unions work hand in hand to organize student activities. Other student organizations such as interest groups, social service groups, religious fellowships, and a variety of societies and associations are also very active. 70