Newsletter No. 44

No.44 July 1993 CUHK Newsletter and all holders of a diploma issued by the Post-Secondary Colleges Joint Diploma Board in August 1963 (whose names w i ll automatically be entered into the Convocation Roll), the following persons may register with the Secretary of the Convocation (who is the University Registrar) to have their names entered on the Convocation Roll: (1) Any person who had been admitted as a registered student of Chung Chi College, United College or New Asia College before the establishment of the University in 1963, pursued a course of study of not less than four years' duration, and obtained a diploma issued by that college or by the Post-Secondary Colleges Joint Diploma Board. (2) Any person who has attended an approved postgraduate course for not less than one academic year and has been awarded a postgraduate diploma by the University Senate. The first meeting of the Convocation will be held on 9th September 1993. Details of the meeting will be announced in due course. Any person whose name is on the Convocation Roll w i ll be entitled to attend Convocation meetings and have voting rights. The primary objective of the Convocation is to strengthen and promote the relationship between the University and its alumni as well as the general public. Since the Un i v e r s i ty Statutes provide for elected representatives of the Convocation to be appointed to the University Council, the establishment of the Convocation w i ll pave the way for alumni participation in university affairs and policy making. A l l diploma holders mentioned under category (1) or (2) above who wish to be included on the Convocation Roll please send their registration details to the Secretary of the Convocation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, by post or fax (fax number: 6036226). They should state their names in both Chinese and English, Hong Kong identity card number, year of graduation, college or school affiliation, type of diploma obtained, correspondence address, telephone number and fax number. Two Departments in BA Faculty Renamed Effective from the 1993-94 academic year, the Department of Operations and Systems Management will be renamed as the Department of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics; the De p a r t me nt of Or gan i z a t i on and Management w i ll be renamed as the Department of Management. Rainstorm Black Warning: No Classes or Exams Announcements were made in the last issue of this Newsletter regarding arrangements for staff members when the Rainstorm Black Warning is hoisted. A l l teachers should be aware that in such inclement weather class and examination arrangements for students will be the same as those applicable when typhoon signal No.8 or above is hoisted. They may refer to the circular on general arrangements for the approach of typhoons for details. Opening Dates of Canteens during Summer The medical canteen at the Choh-Ming L i Building for Basic Medical Sciences will be closed from 9th to 15th August for annual maintenance. The canteen at the University Guest House will also be closed for annual maintenance from 20th to 27th August. The student canteen of New Asia College w i ll re-open for service from 20th July. University Library System Opening Hours The opening hours of the University Library System for the 1993-94 academic year, starting 1st September, will be as follows: UL, CC, NA, UC Medical Library Mon-Fri 8.20a.m.-10.00p.m. 8.30a.m.-9.00p.m. Sat 8.20a.m.-5.00p.m. 9.00a.m.-5.00p.m. Sun l.00p.m.-7.00p.m. closed Any changes in opening hours on holidays and during the summer vacation will be posted at the entrance to the libraries. Bishop Williams Memorial Fund Visiting Researcher/ Trainee Programme in Japan The Board of Trustees of the Bishop Williams Memorial Fund of the Anglican-Episcopal Church of Japan (Nippon Sei Ko Kai - NSKK) invites applications for participation in their Visiting Researcher/Trainee Programme 1994-96. Successful candidates w i ll be attached to Rikkyo University at Tokyo or other NSKK-affiliated institutions in Japan to do research or receive training in their chosen field. The period of research and/or t r a i n i ng w i l l be approximately one and a half years, commencing October 1994. During the initial six months, participants in the programme w i ll be expected to undertake studies in the Japanese language. Tuition w i ll be waived, and a stipend of ¥185,000 per month and single person's quarters w i ll be provided. Transportation expenses to and from Japan for the visiting researcher/trainee will be reimbursed. The applicant should be (a) under 35 years of age on 1st October 1994; (b) a graduate of a university or college, be currently employed in the civil service, or other commercial, agricultural or educational enterprises; or enrolled in a graduate school; or engaged in research or training at a recognized educational or research institution; or a graduate of a junior college or of a specialized technical 11