Bulletin Summer 1988

Academy of Sciences. Professor Zhao will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa. Mrs. Esther Lee, philanthropist, who is widow of the late Dr. R.C. Lee, has been a good friend and staunch supporter of The Chinese University. After Dr. Lee's death in 1983 ， the University has received very significant donations from his estate to fund academic and campus development and research projects. Mrs. Lee and her family continue to render the University their support and encouragement. Mrs. Lee is also active in community service in Hong Kong and has contributed generously to local charitable causes. She has been honorary president of the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children since 1967. She is also a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Mrs. Lee will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa. Mr. Yu is a great master of the kunqu and Beijing operas. Not only has he inherited the fine traditions of his predecessors, he has given greater scope to the two forms of art by amalgamating the essence of both. One of the most accomplished xiaoshengs in the 1930's ， Mr. Yu was the collaborator of Mei Lan-fang for many years. He has had some 60 years of performing experience and has developed a unique style of his own. He has taught kunqu in universities and written extensively on the art. He has been adviser and director of many important opera schools and theatrical companies in China. Mr. Yu will be awarded the degree of Doctor of literature, honoris causa. Queen'sBirthday Honours The following members of the University were honoured by the Queen in her Birthday Honours List released on 11th June: * Dr. the Hon. Lee Quo-wei, chairman of the University Council, was made a Knight Bachelor (KB). Sir Quo-wei has a distinguished record of public service in many fields, in particular education. He is currently chairman of the Education Commission and the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund. He was first appointed to the Legislative Council in 1968 and to the Executive Council in 1972. He served on both councils until 1978 and was reappointed to the Executive Council in 1983. * The Hon. Maria Tam, member of the University Council, was made a Commander, Order of the British Empire (CBE). Miss Tam has served on the Executive Council since 1983 and on the Legislative Council since 1981. Apart from being chairman of the Transport Advisory Committee and a member of the Education Commission, she is also a member of the Basic Law Drafting Committee. * Mr. Nathan Ma Ning-hei, member of the New Asia College Board of Trustees, was made a Member, Order of the British Empire (MBE), Mr. Ma is actively involved in district administration and has made significant contribution to local education at primary, secondary and university levels. He is the principal of Yuen Long Lutheran Middle School. Vice-Chancellor Elected Foreign Member of lVA Professor Charles K. Kao, the vice-chancellor, has been elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). The diploma of IVA will be presented to Professor Kao on 3rd September at a dinner hosted by the president of the Academy, Professor Hans G. Forsberg, and Mrs. Forsberg when they are in Hong Kong. Minor Programme in Physical Education The Senate has approved the implementation of a minor programme in physical education in 1988- 89. The programme aims at providing the community with trained personnel in physical education to satisfy the needs of students who plan to teach physical education at primary or secondary school levels. External Relations Committee The Administrative and Planning Committee has approved the establishment of an External Relations Committee to advise the vice-chancellor on all matters relating to the development of the University's links with the industrial and business sector, with effect from 1st June, 1988. The composition of the committee is as follows: Chairman: Dr. Fong-ching Chen Members: Professor Ambrose Y.C. King Professor S.W. Tam Professor John Espy Mr. David A. Gilkes 14