New Asia College Students’ Union (NASU) was established on 11 July 1964. It is the highest self-governing organization for students of the College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. With the adoption of the system of separation of powers, NASU is composed of a Council, an Executive Committee and a Judicial Committee. The purpose of NASU is to promote the spirit of democracy and members’ welfare, to act as a bridge between the University and members, to enhance members’ social awareness, and to promote moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic education.
Student Bodies
New Asia Student Union
New Asia Kung Fu Society
Year of establishment: 1979
Purpose
Promote the quintessence of Chinese culture, in particular martial arts and culture
Annual Activities
Regular martial arts classes (Choy Lee Fut style), lion dancing and musical classes, special classes of ”flying chopsticks” and martial art performances
Chinese Music Society of New Asia College
Year of establishment: 1960
Purpose
Learn and promote Chinese music by organizing regular Chinese instrument classes to cultivate students’ interest and performance skills, as well as Chinese music concerts to enhance communications among members
Annual Activities
Represent CUHK or New Asia College to perform Chinese music at various opening events, welcoming parties and exchange activities with off-campus groups
New Asia Drama Club
Year of establishment: 1961
Purpose
Cultivate students’ interest in theatre arts by engaging in various on and off-campus theatrical performances and related activities
Annual Activities
Three drama productions are launched annually, including the CUHK Drama Competition, the joint-school drama production and the annual performance
New Asia Speech and Debate Team
Year of establishment: 2003
Purpose
Debating is a meaningful activity which cultivates critical thinking and motivates students to learn. Debaters are equipped with the ability of independent thinking and self-learning. The debating team is more than a team, but also a learning community.
Annual Activities
College Assembly Match, friendly matches, CUHK Internal Debate Tournament and training camps
New Asia Rotaract Club
Year of establishment: 2003
Purpose
Provide teenagers with the opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in order to promote their personal growth and address the current needs of society. Through fostering friendships and providing different services, relationships among people around the globe is strengthened.
Annual Activities
Workshops, service trips, Joint-university High Table Dinner, concerts
New Asia Astronomy Club
Year of establishment: 1977
Purpose
Encourage students to explore the beauty of astronomy and enhance students’ interest towards it. A wide variety of activities are organized so that students can enjoy leisure time whereas like-minded students can be brought together.
Annual Activities
Joint-society activities, joint-university astronomy programme, overseas astronomy trip and cuttlefish fishing
New Asia Band
Year of establishment: 2012
Purpose
Promote different styles of music, cultivate students’ interest towards music by enhancing their knowledge of different music styles, agglomerate music lovers and provide a bridge of communication
Annual Activities
Music concerts, regular busking and musical instrumental classes to promote different music styles and instruments
New Asia Toastmasters Club
Year of establishment: 2007
Purpose
Enable members from diverse backgrounds to become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders, through formal meetings and various learning activities
Annual Activities
Regular meetings and workshops, joint-club meetings and speech contests
Mainland and Undergraduate Association
Year of establishment: 2017
Purpose
Serve Mainland students, in particular enabling them to understand Hong Kong culture and integrate into Hong Kong society, and to promote cultural exchanges
Annual Activities
Mainland students’ College Day, festive events, off-campus leisure tours, exercise and sports activities (“check-in” on social media)
New Asia Non-residential Hall
Year of establishment: 1994
Purpose
Provide a place for members to rest and gather, foster members’ affiliation with each other and promote members’ sense of belonging to the College
Annual Activities
Evening concerts, orientation night, bazaar, Christmas Party and Lunar New Year reunion dinner