Newsletter No. 7

CUHK Newsletter ANNOUNCEMENTS Scholarships at the Harvard-Yenching Institute Applications/nominations are now invited from faculty members in the humanities and social sciences for two Harvard-Yenching Scholarship Programmes 1991-92: 1. Visiting Scholars Programme This programme provides one-year fellowships for regular faculty members to study and conduct research at Harvard University. Applied fields of studies such as business management, library science, and the more practical aspects of law, etc. will not be subsidized. The study or research should not lead to a degree. Candidates must be aged 40 or under on 1st September 1990’ have been teaching for three years prior to the award of the scholarship, and speak fluent English. The award covers round-trip airfare for the successful applicant, a stipend of US$1420 per month for up to 11 months, fees for health insurance and the use of the Harvard Clinic. 2. Doctoral Scholarship Programme The programme supports junior faculty members to pursue Ph.D. studies in the humanities or social sciences. Practical fields of studies such as business management, library science, mass communication,teaching English as a foreign language, and social work, etc. are excluded from this programme. The recipient of the scholarship must return to teach at The Chinese University upon completion of the study. Applicants must take the TOEFL test in October and the Graduate Record Examination, and be accepted for Ph.D. studies at Harvard or other major universities in USA. The scholarship is tenable for one academic year and may be renewed for 12 months. It provides for transportation to and from the University concerned; tuition; health fees; and a living stipend. All nominees will have to attend an interview arranged by the Harvard-Yenching Institute in October or November 1990. All applications/nominations together with completed application forms and supporting documents should be forwarded to Mr. Cheung Hui-kwan, administrative assistant (personnel) on or before 20th July 1990 for submission to the ASRC/AAPC for consideration. Further details and application forms are obtainable from the Personnel Section (Ext. 2249 or 2265). The Robert Foster Cherry Awards for Great Teachers at Baylor University, USA (1991) Baylor University invitesapplications/ nominations for the following two awards for outstanding academics distinguished for their ability to communicate as classroom teachers. 1. Robert Foster Cherry Chair for Distinguished Teaching The award covers a grant of US$100,000 and travel expenses. The awardee will be required to teach at Baylor University for nine months, 2. Robert oster Cherry Award for Great Teachers The award is worth US$25,000. The awardee will be required to deliver several lectures at Baylor University during term lime. The two awards may be given to the same person if appropriate. Applicants must be distinguished scholars who are also inspiring teachers with an outstanding teaching record. They must also be residents of an English — speaking country, All applications/nominations together with supporting documents should be forwarded to Mr. Cheung Hui-kwan, administrative assistant (personnel) on or before 31st August 1990 for submission to the ASRC/AAPC for consideration. Application forms and further details about the supporting documents required are obtainable from the Personnel Section (Ext. 2249 or 2265). Membership at theRoyal Hong Kong Golf Club The University holds one debenture for the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Under the terms of the debenture, the University has the right to nominate a member. Any member of the University interested in being nominated for the year 1st July 1990 to 30th June 1991 please write to the University Bursar, who will give further details, including the financial outlay required. NewComputerizedSystemfor the University Library A new integrated system will replace the current automated circulation system in the library in 1990-91 and all library books will be given new barcodes. The relabelling project has already begun and will 9