Calendar 2003–04

83 Louis Page. The foundation stones for the first four b u i l d i n g s o f t h e college were laid on 12th January 1987 by Sir DavidAkers-Jones, then Acting Governor of Hong Kong, and Sir Run Run Shaw, patron of the college. In June 1987 the college set up its temporary offices in t h e C h u n g C h i Teaching Block near the University KCR Station. In September 1989 the first student hostel (which can accommodate 579 students) was completed. In October 1989, the administration building, Wen Lan Tang, and the visiting scholars units cum staff quarters, Ya Qun Lodge, were also opened for administrative staff, teachers, and students of the college. A lecture theatre with a seating capacity of 496 was completed towards the end of 1991. A second student hostel, with 271 places, was completed in the summer of 1992. The hostel was extended in 2000 and 316 additional places were provided upon the completion of the project in June 2001. On 2nd March 1990, Shaw College was officially opened by Sir David Wilson, Governor of Hong Kong and Chancellor of the University, and the patron of Shaw College, Sir Run Run Shaw. Since the formal establishment of the assembly of fellows in June 1987, numerous academic and cultural activities have been planned and organized. They include monthly dinner lectures and visits by Sir Run Run Shaw Distinguished Visiting Scholars. Extracurricular activities form an important part of student life in Shaw College. The first student union was formed in April 1990, and various activities have been organized by different clubs and societies. In 2002–3, Shaw College had a student population of 2,339, of whom 1,052 were male and 1,287 were female. The first batch of students graduated in mid-June 1990, and an alumni association was formed soon afterwards.