Bulletin Number Five 1986

Dr. Peter Lee, Dr. Joseph Cheng, Dr. K.S. Liao and Mr. Jeremiah Wong, all of the Department of GPA, Dr. S.K. Lau of the Department of Sociology, and Miss Betty Ho of the Department of Accounting and Finance, CUHK; Mr. Johannes Chan and Mr. Steve Chin of the University of Hong Kong; Mr. Lee Ming Kun and Mr. Ng Sik Yung of the Hong Kong Polytechnic; political commentators Mr. William Hsu and Mr. Lee Yee; Hong Kong lawyers Mr. Ho Chun Yan and Mr. Chui Hing Chuen; and Mr. Eric Au of the Law Drafting Division, Legal Department, Hong Kong Government. On the whole, the Conference did achieve its main purpose. There was no lack of original insightful views and rational, discreet proposals in the papers and these should be of considerable reference value to the drafters of the Basic Law. However, the Conference would have been more meaningful had the following renowned scholars not be prevented by exit/visa problems from attending as planned: Professor Han Depei of Wuhan University, Professor Wu Jialin of Ningxia University, Professor Chen Baoyin of Peking University, Professor Pu Zengyuan of the Legal Institute, Shanghai Academy of Social Science, Professor H.H. Li of National Taiwan University and Professor C.P. Liu of Cheng Chi University, Taiwan. —Byron SJ. Weng and Jean Hung News in Brief New Council Members * Dr. Wang Gungwu, the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, has been nominated by His Excellency the Chancellor to serve on the University Council for the unexpired period of membership of Dr. Rayson Huang. * Dr. Su Chung-jen has been elected by the Board of Trustees of Chung Chi College to serve on the University Council for the unexpired period of membership of Mr. Li Fook-hing, from 25th November, 1986 to 10th February, 1989. Pro- Vice-Chancellors Reappointed The University Council reappointed Professor Hsu Baysung and Professor G.H. Choa as Pro-Vice- Chancellors of the University. Professor Hsu's term will be up to 28th February, 1989 ， and Professor Choa's 30th June, 1987. Vice-Chancellor Honoured Dr. Ma Lin was awarded the order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, by the Emperor of Japan, in recognition of his contribution to the development of cultural exchange and friendly relations between Hong Kong and Japan, in particular to the promotion of Japanese studies in the University. The presentation ceremony took place in Hong Kong on 24th November, 1986. Publication of Vice-Chancellor 's Report The Vice-Chancellor's Report, 1982-85 has recently been published. This is the second Report of Dr. Ma Lin. In Memory of the Late Lord Fulton A ‘Lord Fulton Memorial Prize' has been established to commemorate the late Lord Fulton of Falmer (1902-1986), who had made enormous contributions to the University. The Lord Fulton Memorial Prize, in the form of a gold medal, is to be awarded each year to a final- year student of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Science in rotation on the basis of academic merits. The first recipient of the award is Miss Wong Sui-han of the Faculty of Arts, who had the honour of receiving the gold medal from Mr. Oliver Fulton, son of the Lord Fulton, at a brief ceremony which took place on 11th November, 1986. The University also announced that a new Community Centre to be built on the central campus will be named after Lord Fulton when it is completed in 1988. Engineering Academic Advisory Committee An Engineering Academic Advisory Committee (EAAC) has been established to advise the University on all matters related to the introduction of an engineering course in the University, including an assessment of the funding required and such measures as required for ensuring recognition of the course by overseas professional bodies. The Committee will assist the University in recruiting key senior staff for the course and attend to other matters related to engineering studies such as may be referred to it by the University. 8 NEWS