Bulletin Autumn‧Winter 1993

• The Portmann Course on Functional Microsurgery of the Ear and the Workshop on the 'Hong Kong Flap' i n Open Mastoi d Surgery were organized by the Department of Surgery from 22nd to 26th November 1993. Anniversary Publications Two books rolled off the press in October 1993 to celebrate the 30th birthday of the University: The Chinese University of Hong Kong: A Celebration, introduction by Gwen Kao, 128 pages, hardcover, over 100 colour photographs, HK$295. The publication is a photo record of the beautiful campus at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. With a lively and evocative introduction b y Mrs. Gwen Kao, and w i t h over 100 colour photographs which capture the spectacular colours and evolving landscape of the University i n their infinite variety, the book is an ideal gift for overseas visitor s and a valuable memento for all University alumni. Quest for Excellence (in Chinese), edited by Ng Lun Ngai-ha, 314 pages, hardcover, HK$150. With 10 chapters each featuring a specific aspect of the University's development, the book is written by a group of scholars closely associated w i t h the University, wh o have carefully studied its growth over the past 30 years. Their observations cover issues pertaining to the establishment of the University, its aspiration to integrate Chinese and Western learning, institutional changes, academic developments, linkages w i t h the international academic community, service to society, support from friends an d donors, and profiles of University students and alumni. Authors examine various points of historical interest, trace important twists and turns of events, and offer their personal evaluation of major issues. Together the 10 chapter s constitute a multifaceted review of the University's development from embryo to adulthood. The book also contains forewords and congratulatory messages fro m Mr. Christopher Patten, the current chancellor, Sir Y. K. Kan, the pro-chancellor, and Sir Robert Black, governor of Hong Kong from 1958 to 1964 and founding chancellor. Prof. Charles K. Kao, the vice-chancellor, has also contributed an article on his vision of the University as it enters into its fourth decade. The appendices at the back of the book contai n many useful details and statistics of the University i n the last 30 years. The English version of the book w i l l come out in mid-1994. 30th Anniversity Celebrations 5