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With its origin rooted in fostering literacy, the buzz of the Spelling Bee has echoed through centuries of American history. What began as a simple tradition has evolved into national spectacles over time, where participants dedicate themselves to memorizing thousands of words and sparking friendly rivalries in competitions. This year, the Spelling Bee took center stage of Shaw Auditorium at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) as part of the University’s signature Community Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, filling the hall with vibrant energy and the laughter of over 1,800 enthusiatic spectators. 

In the finale of the Smashing the Glass Ceiling series, Hong Kong-based artist Vivian Ho (HKUST MBA Alumna 2018) reflects on her journey in the art world and how she navigates the local art scene as a woman. I was judged by the boss of a well-known gallery saying he wouldn't invest in a young female artist.  One of Vivian Ho’s earliest encounters with the art world back in Hong Kong in 2012 after returning from studying art at Wesleyan University in the United States was less than positive.  “I approached a well-known gallery and the boss was like: ‘Why should I invest in a young female artist when she’s just going to get married in the future and stop being an artist?’ I had just come from this transgender-friendly campus, and was now hearing a man judging me based on whether I was going to get married off.”

HKUST celebrated today the opening of Shaw Auditorium - a brand new hall with state-of-the-art facilities supported by a HK$150 million donation from SFHK.

The first edition of the Cosmopolis Festival features Gaetano Donizetti’s Rita, a comic opera in one act about two husbands trying to get rid of their tyrannical wife Rita.

The new multi-purpose Shaw Auditorium offers state-of-the-art facilities for cultural performances and thought-provoking activities.

HKUST has organized an exhibition for the soon to be opened Shaw Auditorium, offering a sneak peek at the many exciting possibilities the new landmark will unlock.

The world seems dark, with troubles, with many heavy hearts. As we are all doing our best to cope with pandemic anxiety and stay positive despite a gloomy future outlook, the University Choir, HKUSTSU creates an oasis for the mind with melodic songs and dulcet singing. Themed “Dawn”, the 25th annual performance offers a ray of hope for the lost minds in these challenging times. As the saying goes, “No matter how long or dark the night, the sun will rise again.” Enjoy the show.

A visual getaway to the cultures of Central Asia, Caucasus, and the Middle East despite travel restrictions.