Newsletter No. 24

CUHK Newsletter No.24 November 1991 A NNOUNCEMENT NewDean of Science Prof. Kenneth Young has recently been elected dean of the Faculty of Science for a term up to 31st July 1994. Professorial Appointments Professor of Nursing Prof. Kenneth John Sellick has been appointed professor of nursing from 7th October 1991. Prof. Sellick started his medical training as a psychiatric nurse in Australia. He became a registered psychiatric nurse in 1966 and three years later a registered general nurse. After acquiring extensive experience in nursing and management in various hospitals, he furthered his studies at La Trobe University and obtained the degrees of Bachelor of Behavioural Sciences, Master of Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology) in 1978 ， 1980 and 1989 respectively. Prof. Sellick was lecturer at the School of Nursing, Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences for six years from 1978. Before joining this university, he was senior lecturer of the Department of Nursing, Lincoln School of Health Sciences, La Trobe University. Prof. Sellick is a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing in Australia, and a member of various professional bodies such as the Australian Psychological Society, the Victorian Community Health Association and the Victorian Arthritis Foundation. Prof. Sellick is married, with two children. Professor of Medicine Prof. David C. Anderson has been appointed professor of medicine from 21st October 1991. Prof. Anderson was educated in the UK. He studied medicine at St. Andrews University and qualified as M.B. Ch.B. In 1963. He had his house appointments as physician and surgeon at Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmaries, and obtained his MRCP (London and Edinburgh) in 1966. Having developed an interest in endocrinology after qualifying, he furthered his studies in biochemistry at Chelsea College of Science and Technology, and obtained the degree of M.Sc, in 1971. Three years later in 1974 he was awarded an MD degree by Dundee University with a thesis entitled 'Studies on Plasma Androgens and Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin'. Prof. Anderson was elected FRCP in 1979 and qualified as M.R.C.Path. in 1980. Prof. Anderson has acquired comprehensive medical experience in different hospitals and medical schools. He was appointed senior lecturer in medicine at the University of Manchester in 1975 and was promoted to reader in 1984. In 1986, He was appointed professor of endocrinology. Prof. Anderson is married, with three children. The 43rd Congregation and Special Arrangements on the Congregation Day The 43rd congregation for the conferment of first degrees will be held at the University Mall on Thursday, 12th December 1991 at 3.00 p.m. This year a total of 1,484 graduates will be awarded bachelor's degrees. HE the Governor and Chancellor of the University, Sir DavidWilson, will officiate at the ceremony, which will be followed by a reception at the University Square. Robing Room for Procession Members Staff members joining the official procession should assemble by 2.30 p.m. at the conference hall on the ground floor of theUniversity Administration Building, which will serve as the robing room. Marshalling of the procession will begin at 2.40 p.m. The procession will leave the Administration Building at 2,56 p.m. Traffic Arrangements Traffic on the Central Avenue will be made one-way only (west-bound) from 1.30 p.m., leaving one lane of the avenue for parking. The section between the Leung Kau Kui Building and the Y.C. Liang Hall will remain two-way. The carpark near the Li Dak Sum Building and the parking area outside the University Administration Building will be reserved for members of the procession. Appropriate road signs will be put up and campus guards will be on hand to assist motorists. Suspension of Classes Classes for Medical Studies (Year 1 & 2), the Intercalated Degree Programme in Medical Sciences, and Nursing Studies will be suspended from 130 to 5.30 p.m. Other full-time undergraduate classes will be suspended for the whole day. BFC Staff Canteen to be Closed The Benjamin Franklin Centre Staff Canteen will be closed on 12th December to used as the robing room for graduates. 9