Calendar 2013–14

28 Part 1 • General Information Part 1 in Physics; Prof. Yau Shing-tung, Fields Medalist and Wolf Prize Laureate; Prof. Andrew Chi-chih Yao, Turing Award Winner, and Prof. Charles K. Kao, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Father of Fibre Optics, etc. The College also organizes annually the Shaw Prize Lectures with Shaw laureates from the fields of astronomy, life science and medicine, and mathematical sciences as the speakers. The College works hand-in-hand with student bodies to enrich campus life by organizing different kinds of activities. Annual large-scale student events include orientation camp, ‘Shaw Lane’ evening bazaar, College Founder’s Day celebrations and a singing contest. There are also numerous extra-curricular activities organized by the College’s student societies. Besides recognizing academic excellence, the College also encourages non-academic achievements by establishing scholarships that reward active participation or outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities, community service, sports or possession of leadership and special talents. There are a number of college facilities that cater for the needs of students and staff. The Multi-purpose Learning Centre at Huen Wing Ming Building is the place for students’ self-study and group discussion. The Lecture Theatre auditorium is ideal for seminars and activities, and Yueh Chiao Art Gallery located in the theatre is used for exhibitions. Sports facilities include an indoor sports and multi-purpose hall, gymnasium, table tennis room, dancing room and outdoor tennis courts and a basketball/volleyball court. Others include, for example, a multimedia laboratory, music rooms and band room. There are also the HERBSnSENSES Chinese Medicinal Plants Garden, a barbecue site and an Alumni Trail lined with plaques engraved with the names of graduates. Morningside College Morningside College was established in 2006 with a generous and imaginative donation from the Morningside Foundation. The College is conveniently located near the University Sports Centre, and just minutes from University Station and various teaching, research and service facilities. Newly constructed student hostels and dining facilities command stunning views of Tolo Harbour. Prof. Sir James Mirrlees, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and Distinguished Professor-at-Large at CUHK, is the Master.