Newsletter No. 19

CUHK Newsletter No.19 June 1991 Inkstone with sun-rising-from-sea design Duan stone, which is well-known for its fine, smooth and compact qualities. The Duan inkstone has long been treasured by the Chinese literati because it produces ink easily, without causing any damage to the brush. Extant Duan inkstones of the Tang to the Yuan dynasties are extremely rare. The seven pieces of pre-Ming inkstones in the exhibition came from archaeological excavations. Together, they demonstrate the common winnowing basket and chaoshou forms, as well as other simple and elegant shapes and decorations of the early inkstones. About 100 items in the exhibition are of the Ming and Qing periods. They show a great variety of natural markings, forms and carved decorations. Quite a number of them also carry literary inscriptions, a common characteristic of ail objects for the scholar's studio. The opening ceremony of the exhibition will be held at 4.30 p.m. on Friday, 28th June at the Art Gallery. Prof. Jao Tsung-i, honorary professor of fine arts, will officiate at the function. All are welcome. ANNOUNCEMENTS Certificate Course in Theology The Pastoral Programme of the Theology Division and the Department of Extramural Studies will jointly offer one-year elementary and advanced certificate courses in theology this autumn. Elementary Course Course contents will include basic theology, introduction to the Old and New Testaments, history of Christianity, Christian education, and pastoral counselling. Advanced Course Course contents will include historical theology, hermeneutics, Old Testament exegesis, Hong Kong church history, and seminars on pastoral studies in context. Those who are interested should apply before 3rd August. For further information, please call Mrs. Ina Tan of the Theology Division (Ext. 2533). University Swimming Pool News Between 17th June and 8th September 1991 the opening hours of the University Swimming Pool will be extended as follows: First session: 8.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. Second session: 2.30 - 7.15 p.m. Night session (Wednesday only): 8.00 -10.10 p.m. The pool is open seven days a week including public holidays. Admission tickets in sets of 12 are now sold at bargain price to students ($50), staff and adult dependents ($90), dependents under 18 ($50), alumni ($90) and guests ($240) at the Office of Student Affairs, Room 108 ， Benjamin Franklin Centre. Closure of Canteens during Summer The canteens of the four constituent colleges and at the Benjamin Franklin Centre (BFC) will be closed during summer for annual maintenance and the installation of new kitchen ranges. The closing and re-opening dates of various canteens are as follows: Closing Re-opening Chung Chi College Chung Chi Centre Student 1.8.91 to be announced Canteen Staff Club 15.7.91 to be announced New Asia College Student Canteen 10.6.91 end of June Yun Chi Hsien 15.6.91 1.8.91 United College College Canteen & Staff 29.5.91 early July Common Room Shaw College Student & Staff Canteens 10.6.91 25.6.91 BFC Canteen, Coffee Shop & to be announced Fast Food Shop University Guest House I Staff Common Room to be announced General Arrangements for the Approach of Typhoons A circular on general arrangements for the approach of typhoons issued by the Information Office has been sent to various units as an attachment to the Weekly Events on 19th May. Those who have not received the circular or who want to obtain more copies please call the office at Ext. 2358 or 7295. Obituary Mrs. Lam Leung Ngan-hung, accountant II at the University Bursary, passed away on 19th May 1991. 10