Bulletin Vol. 8 No. 4 Nov 1971

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is not only an institution but very much a living organism. Everyone of us is part of the University, regardless of position, and has developed a deep sense of attachment to the University and its Chancellor. Although the University was founded in 1963 a few months before Sir David's arrival in Hong Kong, its actual development, both academically and physically, did not really get off the ground until Sir David became our Chancellor. The past seven and a half years under Sir David's Chancellorship have been crucial to the growth of our University as a true institution of higher learning. Sir David has never failed to give us whole-hearted support and wise counsel. For all this, The Chinese University of Hong Kong is forever grateful. I am sure that all of you would like to join me in wishing Sir David and Lady Trench happiness and success in whatever their future endeavours may be. May I now ask all of you to stand and raise your glasses to drink a toast to our University graduates of 1971, our honorary graduates Dr. Ho and Dr. Philips, and His Excellency Mr. Chancellor Dr. David Trench. (See also pictures in Chinese section) Ded i c a t i on of Con f e r ence Ha l l and Unve i l i ng of S i r Ch o - Y i u Kwan 's P o r t r a i t A ceremony for the dedication of the Conference Hall and the unveiling of a portrait of the Hon. Sir Cho- Yiu Kwan, Chairman of the University Council, was held on 8th October. The unveiling of the portrait was performed by Dr. John W. Cowee, Provost of Marquette University, who came to Hong Kong especially for this occasion. Marquette University presented the portrait to the University as a token of appreciation for Sir Cho- Yiu's dedication to higher education. This very important function of the University was attended by members of the University Council and the Boards of Governors/Trustees of the Foundation Colleges, members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, and community leaders. The ceremony started with a speech by Vice-Chancellor Choh-Ming Li. Dr. Cowee then addressed the assembly and unveiled Sir Cho-Yiu's portrait. After the ceremony, guests were invited to a reception and to view the portrait and the inscription of the plaque erected in the Conference Hall. The magnificently built Conference Hall is a gift to the University from Sir Cho-Yiu. The Hall, an annex to the University Administration Building, has a polygonal dome covered wit h bronze coloured anodized aluminium sheets and is equipped with a five-channel simultaneous interpretation system. The seating capacity of the Hall is 128 and facilities are provided in the dome for interpreters to view activities in the conference room below by closed circuit television. From the main lobby of the Administration Building, there are steps leading down to the Conference Hall. This generous contribution by Sir Cho-Yiu is one of the many manifestations of his deep concern for the University. The plaque in the Conference Hall was erected in recognition o f his generous gift and of his contribution to the founding and development of the University. Sir Cho-Yiu retired as Chairman of the Council on 24th October, 1971 ， having completed two four-year terms, the maximum period of office permitted under the Ordinance of the University. He has played an active role in the creation and development of the University by serving as Chairman of the Preparatory Committee and the Provisional Council and then as Chairman of the Council since October 1963. His full and unfailing support of the University administration over these first years has helped to overcome many difficult problems. In particular, he was the leading figure in securing the grant of 273 acres of crown land from the Hong Kong Government for the University campus. His Excellency the Chancellor and the University Council have expressed their gratitude to Sir Cho-Yiu for his many contributions to the University. ，人夫爵勛敦爾富，士爵堯祖員議關：起左 談暢中會待招在軍將禮世何及爵勛敦爾富 From l e f t : the Hon. Sir Cho-Yiu Kwan, Lady Pulton, the Rt. Hon. Lord Fulton of Falmer and General Ho Sai-lai at the reception - 3 -