Bulletin Spring‧Summer 2001

First Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony TheUniversity'sfirst honorary fellowship conferment ceremony was held on 6th May 2002 in the LeeHysan Concert Hall of Esther Lee Building on campus. Dr. LeeHon-ch i u ,chairman of the University Council, conferred honorary fellowships on six accomplished individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the University. PROF. Kenneth Edward Frederick Hobbs Prof. Hobbs is an exemplary medical professor, a wo r ld renowned pioneer in liver surgery w i t h many break-through achievements, and a most respected leader in the reform of British medical practice. He is Emeritus Professor of Surgery of the University of London and a long-time friend of the CUHK Faculty of Medicine , whose significant contribution to the development of surgery as a discipline in the University is most appreciated. MR. Vincent H.C. Cheng A l l outstanding banker, Mr. Chen an alumnus of the University. He i currently vice-chairman and chief executive of Hang Seng Bank L t d . , and an executive director o f The I Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd . Mr. Cheng has held many public offices over the years and has received much recognition for his community service. He has also maintained close contact with his alma mater, and been highly supportive of the development of the University and of New Asia College. 24