Bulletin Vol. 7 No. 1 Sep 1970

In order to strengthen the programme of extramural studies, to provide the instructors with an opportunity to exchange experiences and views in teaching and to discuss the future development of the programme, an Extramural Assembly is held every year before the beginning of the Autumn Programme. This year the Extramural Assembly was held in the evening of 14th August and over 80 instructors participated in the Assembly to discuss the following topics: 1 ) Adult Education in Hong Kong 2) Teaching of History 3) Teaching of Fine Arts (see also picture in Chinese section) C U H K S t uden t 's Ou t s t a n d i ng Pe r f o r ma n ce Mr. Yau Shing Tung, a former student of Chung Chi College, has given a remarkable performance in his mathematical studies in 1969-70 at the University of California, Berkeley. While studying in the Department of Mathematics of the College between 1966 and 1969, Mr. Yau already showe d his talent in mathematics by covering th e work of the degree course withi n three years and at an exceptionally high standard. He enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley to continue his study in mathematics in the fall of 1969. Recently this University received news from Prof. Shiing-Shen Chern, Professor of Mathematics of the University of California at Berkeley, that Mr. Yau had solved an outstanding problem and that he had fulfilled most of the requirements for a Ph. D. degree within one year. Prof. Chern also cited Mr . Yau's broad mathematical interest and great ability which he felt could make him a leading mathematician in future. Pe r sona l ia • Dr. C.T. Yung, President of Chung Chi College, has been appointed concurrently as the Dean of the Graduate School of the University from 1st August, 1970. • Mr. T.C. Cheng, President of United College, has been appointed concurrently as the Director of the School of Education , vice Mr. H. T. Wu, who is away in the United States for one yea r from 10th August, 1970, on a Fellowship in Development Education. • Mr. N.H. Young, Deputy Registrar , has been appointed Acting Registrar of the University from 10th August, 1970 during the absence of Mr . H. T. Wu, the Registrar. • Mr. D.S. Adams formerly Comptroller of the Building Expenditures Unit, has been appointed Director of Physical Development of the University from 23rd June, 1970. • Mr. Lee Yim, Senior Lecturer in Chinese Language and Literature, United College , has been appointed Reader of Chinese. Language and Literature, United College from 1st August, 1970. • Miss Janet Lai, Administrative Assistant (Probationary University Registry, has been promoted Administrative Assistant from 1st August, 1970. St a f f Pro f i l es M r . David G w i l t , Senior Lecturer in Music, Chung Chi College 生 先 偉 大 紀 Mr. David Gwilt Mr. David Gwilt was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1932, and was educated at an English —7 —