Bulletin Autumn 1988

Flag-hoisting Ceremony Five flag poles have recently been erected on the central campus near the university library as a permanent feature to celebrate the 25th anniversary o f the University. A flag-hoisting ceremony took place on 17th October, 1988 to commemorate the foundation day o f the University. The University and the college flags were hoisted by the vice-chancellor and the respective college heads. Some th irty staff and stu dent representatives attended the ceremony. 25th Anniversary Concert A concert to commemorate the 25th anniversary o f the University was staged on 17th October, 1988 in the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall. It was well attended by members o f the University. The concert was organized not only to celebrate the anniversary but also to enrich campus life and promote cultural activities in the University com munity. Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd. was the sponsor o f the event. Programme for the evening featured perform ances by Professor David Gw ilt ， the Chung Chi Choir, Ms. Hon See-wah, Ms. Gloria Ku Hui-man and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra under its con­ ductor, Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn. Exchange Agreement Renewed The academic exchange and collaborative research agreement established in May 1985 between the University and the Hebei Academy o f Sciences has recently been renewed for a further period o f three years. The new agreement was formally signed on 4th August, 1988 by Mr. Luo Min Quan, president o f the academy, and Professor Baysung Hsu, acting vice-chancellor o f the University. The agreement provides for academic cooper ation on scientific research and the exchange o f aca demic staff for short-term visits, jo in t research pro jects, and the exchange o f publications and research materials. University Members Serving on Outside Committees (1) The following members o f the University have been appointed/reappointed by His Excellency the Governor to serve on various boards/committees: * Dr. A.H. Cohen, lecturer in clinical pharmacol ogy, has been appointed a member o f the Pharmacy and Poisons Board for a term o f three years, effective 15th July ， 1988. * Professor C.N. Chen, professor o f psychiatry and head o f Shaw College, has been appointed a member o f the Occupational Therapists Board for a term o f two years, effective 1st August, 1988. * Dr. Patrick C.P. Ho, reader in surgery, has been appointed a member o f the Optometrists Board for a term o f three years, effective 1st August, 1988. * Professor P.C. Leung, professor o f orthopaedics and traumatology, has been appointed a member o f the Occupational Safety and Health Council for a term o f three years, effective 22nd August, 1988. * Professor Joseph C.K. Lee, dean o f medicine and professor o f morbid anatomy, and Professor Arthur K.C. Li, professor o f surgery, have been ap pointed members o f the Provisional Hospital Authority, effective 1st October, 1988. * Professor Joseph C.K. Lee, dean o f medicine and professor o f morbid anatomy, has been reap pointed a member o f the Medical Council o f Hong Kong for a term o f three years, effective 1st October, 1988. Professor Lee has also been reappointed chair man o f the Optometrists Board for a term o f two years, effective 1st October, 1988. * Dr. F.C. Chen, director o f the Institute o f Chinese Studies, has been appointed a member o f the Council o f the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts from 1st July to 31st December, 1988. (2) The following members have been nominated to represent the University on outside committees: 20