Bulletin No. 2, 2009

22   Chinese University Bulletin No. 2, 2009 th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony A t the Chinese University’s Eighth Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony, honorar y fellowships were conferred on five distinguished persons who have been closely associated with the University, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the University and the community. Dr. Edgar W.K. Cheng, Chairman of the University Council, presided at the ceremony held on 18 May at Lee Hysan Concert Hall, Esther Lee Building. On the same day, a banquet in honour of the honorary fellows and in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the CUHK was held at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Over 180 guests were in attendance, including former Vice-Chancellors Prof. Arthur K.C. Li and Prof. Ambrose Y.C. King. Speaking at the banquet, Dr. Edgar Cheng said that over 50 distinguished individuals have been inducted to the roll of Honorary Fellows. The growing community is a major asset for the University, propelling its development past and future. He has full confidence that the University will scale new heights and command new horizons as it looks forward to the golden jubilee.