CUHK students warned not to disrupt graduation event
Chinese University has warned students not to disrupt celebrations ahead of a graduation ceremony on Thursday. In a letter to students on Wednesday, president Rocky Tuan and vice-president Alan Chan said the ceremony will be a solemn occasion and everyone should make sure it is conducted in a safe and pleasant manner. A list of rules displayed at CUHK also noted that "all persons shall ensure that the ceremony is conducted smoothly with dignity in an orderly manner, and without interference or hindrances." The list said shouting, displaying banners or distributing leaflets are strictly prohibited and the university may order people to leave if they refuse to stop such actions. The institution said its new code of conduct requires students to obey the law and CUHK regulations and it would follow up on any violations. Mak, a graduate from CUHK's medical school, told RTHK he would do his best to comply with the rules. "It's a good thing that there is a code of conduct for us to follow, CUHK's reputation in the last few years hasn't been too good," he said. But a cultural studies graduate surnamed Wu said students would behave, with or without the guidelines. "The university has nurtured us for four or five years, so I believe students will look at their actions based on their standards and moral values. I don't think anyone broke the law at graduation ceremonies in the past," she said. After a graduation ceremony last year, some students displayed banners which read "beggars before becoming bachelors" and "last voters of student union". The move led to a row with security guards, as well as police intervention.