Bulletin No. 2, 2009

28   Chinese University Bulletin No. 2, 2009 C UHK held its 66th Congregation on 29 June at Lee Hysan Concert Hall, Esther Lee Building. Dr. Edgar W.K. Cheng, Chairman of the University Council, presided at the Congregation. Prof. Pai Hsien-yung Kenneth, world renowned writer, was conferred the degree of Doctor of Literature, honoris causa . Prof. Alison F. Richard, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, and Dr. Wu Po-ko Michael, a philanthropic entrepreneur, were each awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa , in recognition of their outstanding contributions to academic and cultural advancement, socio- economic progress, promotion of the well-being of the people, and the development of CUHK. Close to 200 guests were in attendance on the occasion. When giving the vote of thanks to the University on behalf of the recipients, Professor Richard said it seemed to her that their three lives and experiences point to certain important values of universities and to a celebration of CUHK in particular. The address by Prof. Alison F. Richard is available at: www.cuhk.edu.hk/cpr/pressrelease/090629_speech_e2.pdf 66 th C o n g r e g a t i o n