The Yangtszepoo Social Centre of the University of Shanghai has been in full swing in the central area, according to the report made by the Director, Mr. Woodrow Ging. Its buildings in Yangtszepoo were not destroyed. The authorities of the Centre have just &icceeded in moving out some of the furniture from the old premises. The present headquarters is in the Silk Bank Building, Hankow Road.
In spite of the emergency, there are over 300 pupils enrolled in the day and evening schools. One of the new projects started last term was the vocational training institute. Over 80 persons are enrolled to learn automo-"ile repairing and driving, radio repairing, house-keeping, and so forth. This project was sponsored by the Shanghai Y's Men's Club. They made a generous donátion to support the work.
Recently Mr. Ging and his staff assumed the responsibility for the management of the Fu Hsin War Refugee Camp, at the corner of Foochow and Fukien Roads. There are over 400 refugees in the camp. A religious, social and educational programme is conducted there.
The Yangtszepoo Social Centre was founded by the University of Shar hai as its extension unit. It has also served as a laboratory for the Social Science students of the University.
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