Newsletter No. 17

Mr. Lee Wu-kung Clerk, Dean of Students' Office New Asia College Before joining The Chinese University, Mr. Lee Wu-kung had a taste of the bitter side of life. Arriving in Hong Kong by himself from a wartorn China, his first days here were spent in the rock beds of a quarry at Ma On Shan. Only two years later was he able to enroll in New Asia College to study philosophy, his favourite subject. Upon graduation, he pursued a teaching career. Later, Mr. Tang Jun-yi, one of the founders of New Asia College, was looking for an assistant with some training in philosophy to collect research materials, proofread manuscripts, and take care of documents. Mr. Tang remembered what a fine student Mr. Lee had been, and Mr. Lee was more than glad to work for a scholar he admired. He used his spare time to study at the University and very soon obtained his BA degree. After Mr. Tang's retirement, Mr. Lee transferred to the Dean of Students' Office at New Asia, where he could work together with his old classmates, and has served there ever since. Mr. Lee spends most of his leisure time in reading books about philosophy and practising Chinese calligraphy. Mr. Lee spends most of his leisure time in reading books about philosophy and practising Chinese calligraphy. Mr. Wong Kai-chee Senior Lecturer Department of Chinese Language and Literature After obtaining his master's degree from the University of Hong Kong, Mr. Wong Kai-chee chose to j o in Chung Chi College instead of his alma mater for an academic career. As he explains, 'Chung Chi was recruiting at that time. What could be more appropriate for someone who teaches Chinese to join The Chinese University?' When notified of the long service award, his immediate reaction was, ‘Thank the University for remembering her veterans.' As regards the development of the campus over the years, Mr. Wong is pleased to have witnessed the transformation of a barren hill-top into a full-fledged University. He is, however, also saddened to see that the 'natural park’ that once surrounded the campus has now turned into new towns made of concrete highrises. As for the future, Mr. Wong looks forward to the day when a concerted effort among colleagues w i l l help make the University a world authority in sinology. In his leisure time, Mr. Wong likes to go to movies and hiking. M r. Wong Is pleased to have witnessed the transformation of a barren hill-top into a full-fledged University. Miss Chung Kit-bing Senior Personal Secretary College Head's Office, United College Miss Chung Kit-bing gave up a ‘prestigious’ Central District job for the simple working environment of a tertiary educational institution. Since joining United College as a personal secretary, she has served various college heads and registrars and was once a member of the college's registry and personnel department. She now talks happily of the calmness she enjoys on the campus instead of the quick temper she used to have when serving business establishments. Among numerous memorable experiences at the University, the most unforgettable was serving as the secretary of both the college head and registrar in 1972. She had to attend to numerous tasks while liaising with a large number of people. The work pressure was naturally great but so was her job satisfaction. Away from work, Miss Chung likes to collect stamps, travel, pay visits to painting exhibitions, and, in recent years, has collected Chinese ceramics and porcelain. S he now talks happily of the calmness she enjoys on the campus instead of the quick temper she used to have when serving business establishments. Mr. Wong Sik-yee Clerk, School of Education M r . Wo ng Sik-yee joined the School of Education of The Chinese University on the recommendation of friends. Although he has stayed in the same post ever since, the job does not bore him. The School of Education is constantly developing and wo rk assignments change accordingly. He still remembers 1967 一 the year of living dangerously' - when classes were held i n Mo ng K o k , which was then a hot spot of riots and where explosives were frequently found in street comers. He also remembers with much amusement that ‘ In the early days of the school, seven students were served by eight or nine teachers.' Meanwhile, because clerical staff members were so few in number, and opportunities for staff interaction were rare, Mr. Wong became a rather quiet man. Only as the school expanded did he have the chance to open up and become talkative. A Cantonese opera lover, Mr. Wong joins various groups with like interest to practise singing in his leisure time. O nly as the school expanded did he have the chance to open up and become talkative. 5