Newsletter No. 5

CUHK Newsletter Warning : Avo id This Shortcut ！ Over the last eight months, there have been four cases of armed robbery and indecent assault at the little path between Chek Nai Ping Village and University Residences No.3 and 4 near the Shaw College campus. Three of the four victims are female students of CUHK. For safety reasons, therefore, students and staff are advised not to use this path. Mr. Linus Lau, Security Officer, points out that the path is a shortcut between Shaw College and Chek Nai Ping Village. There is a banana grove nearby providing ideal hiding places. However, as the path is not within the confines of the campus. University security guards will not be allowed to patrol the place. *We've requested the Sha Tin Police Station to step up security measures,' Mr. Lau added, and they have agreed to patrol the area more frequently for a certain period.' The Security Unit has also put up notices at the entrances of the path and all over the campus warning students and staff not to use the shortcut. They should always be accompanied while going out at night and avoid dark and remote spots on the campus. 'Professor T.B. L in Cup' Competition The ‘Professor T.B. Lin Cup’ competition is an inter-departmental sports event w i t h i n New Asia College first introduced in 1987/88. Different teaching departments compete for the cup through matches in basketball, volleyball, football, tennis, badminton and table-tennis. The event is cosponsored by the Head's Office and the Dean of Students' Office and coordinated by the Physical Education Unit of New Asia College. This year 17 departments took part in the competition between 3rd and 16th February and the Department of Chemistry finally captured the champion trophy. Prof. T.B. Lin himself presided at the prize-giving ceremony on 16th February. New Staircase i n Use The staircase between the Institute of Chinese Studies and University Administration Building connecting the University Mall and University Drive has been completely rebuilt. The staircase was demolished about two months ago after cracks had been found. The cracks were casued by soil loss and subsidence which were in turn the results of water mains leakage underneath the staircase. The Buildings Office therefore made plans to repair the water mains and rebuild the whole staircase before the rainy season set in. But rain came earlier than expected this year and much of the work had to be delayed. It was not until mid-March that the reconstruction work was complete. Users of the new staircase may find that it is now less steep, that the steps are wider, and that the railings have been improved to cater to the needs of the aged and the handicapped. How much does the new staircase cost the University? About $180,000 ， according to Mr, K.C. Wong, senior architect of the Buildings Office. 10 Side Lights