Bulletin Number Three

opening of Ho Tim Building Ho Tim Building, the new home of the University's School of Education, was formally opened on 21st May by His Excellency the Governor, Sir David Wilson, on his first visit to the University. About 350 guests attended the ceremony. Construction of the Ho Tim Building costs a total of over HK$12.5 million which is largely funded by Government subvention. The building has been named after Dr. Ho Tim as a tribute to his many contributions to the University in the past two decades. As a member of the University Council, Dr. Ho has throughout the years supported numerous scholarships, as well as research and building projects, including the Pi-Ch'iu Building and the Ho Tim Building, in the University. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Vice- Chancellor, Dr. MaL i n ,gave an account of the development and important activities of the School of Education. The Chairman of the University Council, Dr. the Hon. Q.W. Lee, stressed the importance of teacher- training in his speech, pointing ou t that ‘If we can turn out teachers of a high calibre then effectiveness in education is assured. To achieve this we must cultivate in our teachers a spirit of professionalism so that they appreciate fully the responsibilities teaching entails and strive to attain the status of a good teacher: one who is skilled in teaching and exemplary in living, who can instruct by word of mouth and inspire by personal conduct.' The Chancellor, Sir David Wilson, also addressed the gathering, paying tribute to private donors, especially Dr. Ho, for what they have done for the development of local education. In celebration of the opening of Ho Tim Building, friends of Dr. Ho also presented a gift of HK$135,000 to the University in support of the equipment cost of the School of Education. Built on Chung Chi Road, Ho Tim Building has a total floor area o f about 5,520 sq. metres. It comprises a 7-storey high block, housing the School of Education with its up-to-date purpose-built facilities, and a low block which is the multi-purpose hall of Chung Chi College. Address by the Chancellor Dr. Q.W. Lee, Dr. Ma Lin, Dr. Ho Tim ， ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to be able to visit The Chinese University today and to officiate at the opening ceremony of this fine new facility, the Ho Tim Building. It is a crucial task to educate our younger generation, to train and equip them to meet th e challenges of tomorrow. Our plans are ambitious. They must be ambitious if we are to develop the full potential of our young people and to build fo r our future. In the tertiary sector these plans include the continued expansion of the existing two universities to provide 10,000 degree places each by the turn of the century; the establishment of a third university with special emphasis on science, technology,engineering,management and business studies; and the provision of degree programmes at the two polytechnics and the Baptist College. When these developments are completed, the number of first year first degree places will increase to 8,800, more than double the existing number. Since it was established in October 1963 ， The Chinese University has contributed significantly to the development of higher educatio n in Hong Kong. Thousands of young men and women have benefited from a comprehensive programme of instruction founded on the University's unique collegiate system. The student population has increased mor e than three times in the last two decades: it will continue to grow in the years to come. A fourth College is now under 10