Bulletin Number One 1983

Mr. Mok Bong-ho Dr. Sheila Chin Mr. Linus Lau Yan To Chinese society. It is worth noting that, in addition to his heavy teaching, research and administrative schedule, Mr. Mok still finds time to contribute to society at large by serving on the Editorial Committees of a number of journals and monographs in the field of social work and on various Committees of social welfare agencies, and conducting seminars for voluntary agencies and the Social Welfare Department of Hong Kong. Being friendly and good-natured, he gets along well with both colleagues and students. He has been on the Executive Committee of the Chung Chi Staff Club for a number of years, and has contributed much to the management of its Club House. His diverse interests include Chinese calligraphy, swimming and music. Besides, he is also a regular morning jogger at the University sports field. Being an alumnus (his better half, too, is an alumna) and a faculty member, Mr. Mok naturally has a good understanding of the University and its students. Furthermore, as he has been Warden of Chung Chi's Ying Lin Tang (since 1980), Chung Chi's Acting Dean of Students (1980-81) and Dean of Students (since 1982), he is in a favourable position to serve as a 'bridge' between students and the College. Since his appointment in 1982, both students and colleagues feel that he is a patient and sensible Dean of Students who takes his work seriously. -V. Mok Dr Sheila Chin Lecturer in Music Born and educated in Hong Kong, Dr. Sheila Chin obtained her B.A. degree in Music from this University and obtained the Diploma of “The Art of Organ Performing" from Trinity College of Music of London (L.T.C.L.). She pursued further studies at Indiana University on a Graduate Fellowship awarded by the Rotary International i n 1974 and obtained the degrees of M.Mus. in 1976 and D.Mus. with "High Distinction" in 1978. When she was in the United States, she travelled to different big cities as an "Ambassadress of Peace and Good Will" to introduce Chinese culture and music, and to perform the organ and the Chinese sheng. In both the United States and Hong Kong, she gave several recitals and performed the organ concertos by Poulenc and Elmore. She won prizes in organ competitions. She was also the piano accompanist for several choral societies and instrumentalists. After returning to Hong Kong, Dr. Chin taught at the extramural departments of both local universities, and the Hong Kong Conservatory of Music, and played the organ part for the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. In order t o promote church music, she tries hard to train organists for several churches and give lectures on church music. She has published articles on organ music, music appreciation, church music and music theory. Dr. Chin joins this University as Lecturer in the Department of Music and is the coordinator for the Part-time Degree Programme in Music. Mr. Linus Lau Ya n T o Security Officer ， Secretariat Born in Hong Kong, Mr. Linus Lau Yan To joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force as Sub-Inspector in 1953 after graduating from Wah Yan College. During his twenty-eight years with the Police Force, he was posted to various units: Traffic Prosecution, Special Branch, Police Tactical Unit, Junior Police Call and Tsuen Wan Sub-Division (as Sub-Divisional Inspector) and was sent in 1965 for further training on police administration at Scottish Police College. He was promoted from Sub-Inspector to Inspector (1959), Senior Inspector (1964) and Chief Inspector (1971), and won several commendations including the Colonial Police Long Service Medal (1971) and the First Clasp to the Colonial Police Long Service Medal (1978). Mr. Lau joined the Hong Kong Security Limited in 1981 and served as its Operations Manager for one year before his appointment as Security Officer of this University. Mr. Lau is married, with two daughters and a son, all studying in the United Kingdom. 28 PROFILES