Newsletter No. 61

C U H K NEWSLETTER CIVIL SERVICE CAREERS EXHIBITION A careers exhibition featuring a wide range of career opportunities in various government departments for graduates of tertiary institutions was held on 2nd and 3rd November in Sir Run Run Shaw Hall. The exhibition was jointly organized by the University's Appointments Service and the Civil Service Branch. Representatives from 22 government departments were present to brief students on jobs available, qualifica- tions required, salary scales, fringe benefits, training opportunities and career advancement. Guests officiating at the opening ceremony include Senior Member of the Executive Council Baroness Dunn, Secretary for the Civil Service the Hon. Michael C.C. Sze, and chairman of the University's Appointments Board Mr. Paul Cheng. United College celebrates 30TH anniversary The 38th anniversary ceremony of United College was held on 28th October 1994 in Sir Run Run Shaw Hall. Mr. Shum Choi-sang, vice-chairman of the College Board of Trustees, and Mr. Nogami Yoshigi, Consul General of Japan in Hong Kong, addressed the assembly and presented prizes. The ceremony was followed by a celebration party, and a thousand people's banquet rounded off the day. Prior to the celebration Prof. He Feng-sheng, honorary director of the Institute of Occupational Health at the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, visited United College from 13th to 27th November 1994 as Distinguished Visiting Scholar. During her stay, Prof. He gave three open lectures on the following topics: Chemical Toxicity of the Nervous System— Recognition & Prevention; Bio-markers in Monitoring Occupational & Environmental Chemical Exposure; and Current Global Needs in Occupational health. Prof. He is a distinguished scientist in occupational neurotoxicology. She was awarded the prestigious 'Scipione Caccuri' International Prize in Italy in 1984, the 'First Class Prize for Scientific Research' in China in 1985, and the 'Distinguished Scientist of the Nation' in 1986. CUHK CARD NOW OPEN TO STAFF The third phase of the CUHK affinity card programme has been launched by Hang Seng Bank in association with the University. Phase one of the programme, which was targeted at CUHK alumni, was launched in July this year; phase two, which was targeted at students, began in September. Both were well-received. The new phase features Gold Visa and Gold MasterCards for CUHK alumni, staff, college trustees, and council members. A ll staff members of the University are eligible to apply for the new CUHK card but its issuance is subject to the credit criteria stipulated by the bank. The CUHK card bears the name and logo of the University andwill entitle its holder to the following benefits: Hang Seng Bank will provide (i) first year annual fee waiver; (ii) first two years' annual fee waiver on supplementary cards; (iii) worldwide benefits of Hang Seng Gold Credit Card including interest-free repayment period, different types of insurance and discounts; (iv) VisaPhone Global Calling Service at no enrolment fee for Visa Gold card members. The Regional Council will offer (v) 10 per cent discount on two tickets per performance of selected programmes (primary cards only). Hang Seng Bank has also pledged to donate to the University Fund (i) a sum equivalent to half the aggregate annual fee of the second and subsequent years of primary cards; and (ii) 0.3 per cent of total spending effected through use of CUHK cards. The University Fund will be used to improve campus facilities and support Convocation and student activities. Application forms are available at all College offices, the Bursar's Office, CUSA/CUTA offices, the University SCR Clubhouse, the Alumni Affairs Office and the Hang Seng Bank office on campus. For further information, please call the Office of Director of Administrative Services (Ext. 7872, 7863). NO.61 DECEMBER 1994 5