Newsletter No. 76

4 No. 76 19th October 1995 CUHK Newsletter New Publications of The Chinese University Press Hong Kong Reflections: H e a l t h , Illness and Disability in Hong Kong Children Written by Prof. David O. Davies, the book is divided into three parts consisting of papers on paediatrics and child health. Part one is on themes related to growth and nutrition in early childhood. Part two deals with different aspects of medical education in Hong Kong. Part three covers miscellaneous topics such as bedwetting and cot death in Hong Kong children, as well as medical responsibilities to the mentally handicapped. This book should be of interest to paediatric and child health fraternities of Hong Kong, parts of South China, and other areas of Southeast Asia. 218 pages, paperback, HK$250. From Colony to SAR: Hong Kong's Challenges Ahead Edited by Joseph Y. S. Cheng and Sonny S. H. Lo, this book examines the challenges facing Hong Kong in the last two years of its transition to a Special Administrative Region under the People's Republic of China. It brings together academics, professionals, and journalists to share their thoughts on various political, economic, legal, social, and cultural issues in Hong Kong. Topics analysed include Sino-British relations, political parties, the economy, labour and employment, education, environment, social welfare, press freedom, public opinion and culture. 576 pages, paperback, HK$250. Sequent e Design for Spread Spectrum The performance of a communication or radar system using spread spectrum technique critically depends on the correlation properties o f the code sequences used. Written by Wai Ho-mow, this book considers three topics in the design of sequences for spread spectrum applications: sequence design for asynchronous code-division multiple-access, a united theory of perfect polyphase sequences, and McEliece's open problem on minimax aperiodic correlation. 128 pages, paperback, HK$250. Books are sold at a 20 per cent discount to staff members at the University Bookshop, John Fulton Centre. Wha t We're al l abou t From CUWO: The Chinese Un i v e r s i ty Women 's Organization ( CUWO) was formed i n 1989 for the women who work or live at the University. Our stated objectives are to enable women within the University community t o meet and pursue c ommon intellectual and social interests to help them pursue career/development goals, and to help newcomers become acquainted with the University community. To these ends, C UWO has formulated aprogramme o f activities and community service. We organize regular talks, seminars, and workshops on a variety of subjects including women's health and women's issues. W e support, b y fundraising, organizations such as the Chung Chi Nursery, the Home of Loving Faithfulness (which cares for handicapped children), and Sowers Ac t i on (which provides primary education for children in rural China). We also sponsored two Chinese University women to further their studies i n r e l i g i on an d nu r s i ng respectively. To gain more exposure an d recognition, we have increased links with other units on campus, including the Personnel Office and the Information and Public Relations Office. We are also wo r k i ng w i th these offices to help ease the problems faced b y newcomers to the University. The first two editions of our book l et Settling in and Finding Out — the CUWO Guide to Local Living have been well received and we are now inviting comments and submissions from University members for the third edition. We are aware that comments have been made on the dominance o f expatriate women in CUWO. We are open to all women and would love to see more local women contribute their ideas and volunteer their service. But then we also realize that not many local University members may feel the need to join us as they generally have well-developed networks and support. On the other hand, many expatriates are cut f r om their support networks, and need groups such as ours to help ease the transition to life in Hong Kong. Several o f our current expatriate committee members have expressed that their willingness to serve on the committee has been a result of the help they received, and a subsequent desire t o help other women f ac i ng s imi l ar d i f f i c u l t i e s. Our committee works very hard t o provide a diverse programme and we are always open t o ideas. C UWO membership i s a modest HK $ 70 a year. For application forms and further information, write t o CUWO, Membership Secretary, c/o PWH Staff Quarters, Block A, Flat 10A, or call Mrs. Allen at 2645 3281. CUWO AGM All Are Welcome CUWO willhold its annual general meeting on Wednesday, 25th October 1995 at 7.30p.m. at the vice-chancellor's residence. The rest of the evening's programme includes presentation to CUWOpatron, reading of poems by Prof. Andrew Parkin of the English Department, and refreshments. We recommend car- pooling as parking space is limited. For registration and information, please contact Mrs. Andrina Chang at 26477187 or Mrs. Poon at 26035829/fax. 26035860. 中大通訊 CUHKNEWSLETTER 1.本刊逢四日及十九日出版。 2.來函或投稿請寄沙田香港中文大學秘書處出版事務處《中大通訊》 編輯部（電話 2 6 0 9 7297 ，圖文傳眞 2603 6864 ，電子郵遞 pub2@uab.msmail.cuhk.hk) 。 3. 投稿者須附眞實姓名、地址及聯絡電話，文章則可用筆名發表。 4. 本刊編輯有權刪改及決定是否刊登來稿，不欲稿件被刪者請預先聲 明。 5. 本刊所載文章只反映作者之觀點和意見，並不代表校方或本刊立 場。 6.本刊內容未經編者書面准許，不得轉載。 7. 本判每期發行三千六百份，免費供校內教職員索閱，部分郵寄本地 教育機構及與大學有關人士。私人索閱，請致函本刊查詢。 1. The Newsletter is published on the 4th and 19th of each month. 2. All contributions and suggestions should be sent to the Editor, CUHK Newsletter, Publication Office, University Secretariat, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (tel. 2609 7297; fax. 2603 6864; e-mail pub2@uab.msmail.cuhk.hk) . 3. Contributions should bear the writer's name and contact telephone number, and may be published under pseudonyms. No anonymous letters will be published. 4. The Editor reserves the right to reject contributions and to edit all articles for reasons of clarity, length or grammar. Those who do not want to have their articles amended should indicate clearly in writing. 5. The views expressed in the CUHK Newsletter are those of the authors, and are not necessarily those of the University or the Editor. 6. No part of this newsletter may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor. 7. This publication has a circulation of 3,600 and is primarily intended for staff members of CUHK. 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