Bulletin Spring‧Summer, 2008
Seventh Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony 25 Seventh Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony T he Chinese University of Hong Kong held its Seventh Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony on 19 May. Four distinguished persons who have been closely associated with the University were conferred the title of honorary fellowship in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the University and the community. Dr. Edgar Cheng, chairman of the University Council, presided at the ceremony. Guests in attendance included Prof. Arthur K.C. Li, former Vice-Chancellor of CUHK; Dr. David W.K. Sin, Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa , CUHK; Dr. Fong Yun-wah, Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa , CUHK. On the same day, a banquet in honour of the honorary fellows was held with some 80 guests in attendance. Speaking of the honorary fellows at the banquet, Dr. Edgar Cheng said, 'In their own fields or spheres of influence, each of them is a renowned figure who commands great respect and has made seminal contributions.' He continued, 'They have been champions, pioneers and overseers of the development of the University.'
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