Bulletin Autumn 1989

News in Brief Honours f o r University's Members * The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charles K. Kao, has been elected a fellow of The Fellowship of Engineering, the United Kingdom (FEng). This is the second important honour Professor Kao has received in 1989. Earlier on he was awarded the Faraday Medal by the Institute of Electrical Engineers. Founded in 1976 on the initiative of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, and a group of distinguished engineers, the Fellowship is an independent self-governing body of elected pro­ fessional engineers of all disciplines in UK. The Fellowship also acts as the UK academy of engineers in international affairs and maintains close links with both the Royal Society and the UK Parliament Group for Engineering Development. * Sir Quo-wei Lee, Chairman of the University Council, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the Birmingham University in the United Kingdom on 5th July, 1989. * Dr. Edwin H.C. Tao, Chairman of the New Asia College Board of Trustees, was invited to join the Institution of Engineers of Australia as a fellow of the institution in July 1989. Two Made Emeritus Professors On the recommendation of the Senate and in accordance with Statute 21 of the University Ordinance, the Council has approved the award of the title of emeritus professor to two retired professors, Professor D.C. Lau and Professor John L. Espy, with effect from 1st August, 1989. Professor D.C. Lau has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of Chinese Language and Literature for his outstanding scholarship and con­ tributions to the field of Chinese studies and Chinese philosophy, and to the University as professor of Chinese language and literature and dean of Faculty of Arts. Professor Lau joined the University in 1978 and retired on 31st July, 1989. Professor John L. Espy has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of International Business for his outstanding scholarship and distinguished services to the promotion of business administration studies at the University as professor of international business, associate director of the Two-Year MBA Programme, and he was instrumental in the founding of the Three-Year MBA Programme. Professor Espy joined the University in 1963 and retired on 30th September, 1988. New Graduate Programmes The Senate has approved the introduction of three graduate programmes in 1990-91: MPhil in Religion, PhD in Geography, and PhD in Psychology. University Members Serving on Outside Committees (1) The following members of the University have been appointed by His Excellency the Governor to serve on various boards and committees: * Dr. Joseph M. Chan, lecturer in journalism and communication, on the Journalism Training Board of the Vocational Training Council from 1st April, 1989 to 31st March, 1991. * Dr. Ng Lee-Ming, reader in religion and director of part-time degree studies, and Mr. Tsim Tak-lung, director of The Chinese University Press, on the Council of the Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong from 20th June, 1989 to 19th June, 1991. * Dr. Ho Hin-hung, senior lecturer in physics, on the Board of Governors of the Hong Kong Baptist College from 1st July, 1989 to 30th June, 1992. * Dr. Julian A.J.H. Critchley, reader in clinical pharmacology, on the Pharmacy and Poisons Board from 4th July, 1989 to 3rd July, 1992. 12