Bulletin Spring‧Summer, 2008

T he Council of The Chinese University of Hong Kong has approved the appointment of Prof. Joseph W.Y. Lau as Master-Designate of Lee Woo Sing College. A world-renowned expert on hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, Prof. Lau is currently Professor of Surgery of the University and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Prof. Lau has made enormous contributions to radical excision in cancers of the liver and the hilar bile, as well as to liver transplantation. Prof. Lau's medical achievements have made him fellow / honorary fellow of over 10 specialty colleges in China and overseas. And he has been invited to serve as honorary / visiting professor at over 20 renowned universities / hospitals the world over. Prof. Lau is elated at being appointed Master-Designate of Lee Woo Sing College. 'I hope my experience can inspire students to have broader vision, higher goals, greater courage, and strength and resilience in realizing their goals.' Prof. Lau believes in general education. The College will play host to a diverse range of activities. Its students will be encouraged to go on overseas exchange to enhance communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, and hence be equipped to contribute to Hong Kong and the country. Prof. Joseph W.Y. Lau Appointed Master-Designate of Lee Woo Sing College Master-Designate of Lee Woo Sing College   33