Newsletter No. 90

CUHK Newsletter 3 No. 90 4th June 1996 宣 布 事 項 ANNOUNCEMENTS 偉倫講座 Wei Lun Lecture 澳洲西悉尼大學教育學講座教授 Prof. Herbert W. Marsh 本月應邀以偉倫教授身分到 訪本校，並於十一日下午四時假信和樓二號演講廳主持公開講座，講題爲「學生對大學 教學的評價：改善教學效果的啓示」。歡迎出席。 Prof. Herbert W. Marsh, Professor of Education (Research) from the University of Western Sydney at Macarthur, will give a lecture at the University in his capacity as Wei Lun Visiting Professor. Entitled 'Students' Evaluations of University Teaching: Implications for Improving Teaching Effectiveness', the lecture will take place at 4.00p.m. on 11th June at lecture theatre 2 in Sino Building. All are welcome to attend. 研究資助局成員本月中到訪 RGC Members to Visit CU in June 硏究資助局及屬下學科小組成員將於本月十七及十八日造訪本校，加深認識中大的 硏究活動。他們的視察範圍包括由該局及其他基金資助的學術和合約硏究，以及本校的 科硏設備。 來訪成員會揀選一些獲該局資助的項目作深入了解，聽取有關硏究人員的工作匯 報，又會與其他教硏人員和學生會面，討論他們的具體硏究活動。 訪問期間，校方會假邵逸夫堂舉辦壁報展覽，展示部分硏究成果。該展覽於六月十 九及二十日上午九時至下午五時開放予同人及社會人士參觀。 Members of the Research Grants Council and its subject panels will visit the University on 17th and 18th June to • familiarize themselves with the institution's research activities (both academic and contract); • see research facilities, equipment, and projects, particularly those funded by RGC earmarked research grants, in situ; • be briefed in greater detail on selected on-going or recently completed projects funded by the RGC; and • communicate with academic staff and students about their research activities. Part of the programme planned for the visit is a Central Posters Display of selected research projects at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall. The display is open to the University community and the public on 19th and 20th June from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. University Funds to Match RGC Allocations from Central Allocation Vote From the Research Committee: The University has made available HK$3 million from the block grant to provide, where appropriate, funds to match allocations from the RGC Central Allocation Vote for selected proposals. Applications for RGC support should thus indicate the amount requested from the RGC, the amount of funding available from the department/faculty, and the amount requested from the University. The internal deadline for applications is 9th September 1996. New Editions of ACU Awards Series The revised editions of two directories of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Awards for University Teachers and Research Workers 1996-98 and Awards for University Administrators and Librarians 1996-98, are now available for reference at the Personnel Office. Those wishing to undertake some form of study visit or research, or to teach in another Commonwealth country, can consult the two directories at the Personnel Office, 2/F, South Wing, University Administration Building. University Swimming Pool News From 17th June to 8th September 1996 the opening hours of the University swimming pool will be extended as follows: First session: 8.00a.m. - 1.40p.m. Second session: 2.30p.m. - 7.15p.m. Night session (Wednesday only): 8.00p.m. - 10.10p.m. The pool is open seven days a week including public holidays. Admission tickets in sets of 12 at bargain prices are now available at the Office of Student Affairs, Room 108, Benjamin Franklin Centre. 圖書館暑期開放時間 Library Opening Hours during Summer 即日至六月三十日 七月一日至八月卅一日 大學、崇基及新亞圖書館 星期一至五 上午九時至晚上十時 上午九時至下午七時 星期六 上午九時至下午五時 上午九時至下午五時 星期日 下午一時至七時 （停止開放） 即日至六月三十日 七月一日至八月卅一日 聯合圖書館 星期一至五 上午九時至晚上九時半 上午九時至下午七時 星期六 上午九時至下午五時 上午九時至下午五時 星期日 下午一時至七時 （停止開放） 李炳醫學圖書館 星期一至五 上午九時至下午六時 上午八時半至下午七時 星期六 上午九時至下午五時 上午九時至下午五時 星期日 （停止開放） （停止開放） 建築學圖書館 星期一至五 上午九時至下午五時 上午九時至下午五時 星期六 上午九時至中午十二時半上午九時至中午十二時半 星期日 （停止開放） （停止開放） 各圖書館將於六月十五、十七及二十日，以及八月廿四及廿六日停止開放，並由九 月一日起恢復正常開放時間。 Up to 30th June 1st July - 31st Aug UL, CC, NA Mon - Fri 9.00a.m. - 10.00p.m. 9.00a.m. - 7.00p.m. Sat 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Sun 1.00p.m.-7.00p.m. (Closed) UC Mon - Fri 9.00a.m. - 9.30p.m. 9.00a.m. - 7.00p.m. Sat 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Sun 1.00p.m. - 7.00p.m. (Closed) Medical Library Mon - Fri 9.00a.m. - 6.00p.m. 8.30a.m. - 7.00p.m. Sat 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Sun (Closed) (Closed) Architecture Library Mon - Fri 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. 9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Sat 9.00a.m. - 12.30p.m. 9.00a.m. - 12.30p.m. Sun (Closed) (Closed) All libraries will be closed on 15th, 17th, and 20th June, as well as on 24th and 26th August. They will resume normal opening hours from 1st September. University Facility Charges 1996-97 The AAPC has approved the revision of fees and charges in relation to University facilities in 1996-97 as follows: 1995-96 Rate 1996-97 Rate (% increase) HK$ HK$ Swimming Pool Effective from 1996 swimming season Students 5 5.5 (10.0) Staff and adult dependents 10 11 (10.0) Staff children under 18 5 5.5 (10.0) Alumni 10 11 (10.0) Guests 27 30 (11.1) Coupons (12 tickets) • Students 50 55 (10.0) • Staff and adult dependents 100 110 (10.0) • Staff children under 18 50 55 (10.0) •Alumni 100 110 (10.0) • Guests 270 300 (11.1) Alumni annual subscription 200 220 (10.0) Re-issue of membership cards 16 17.5 (9.4) Tennis Court Effective from 1 .7 .96 Guest tickets (per guest per hour) 22 24 (9.1) Evening surcharge (per hour) 33 36 (9.1) Alumni annual subscription 220 240 (9.1) Re-issue of membership cards 10 11 (10.0) Badminton Court (Sundays & Public Holidays) Per hour per court 33 36 (9.1) Per guest 22 24 (9.1) Squash Court Students 11 12 (9.1) Staff 22 24 (9.1) Guests (surcharge) 11 12 (9.1) Use of University Teaching Facilities (per session of two hours) Classrooms 185 205 (10.8) Classrooms with air-conditioning 305 340 (11.5) Lecture halls and laboratories 305 340 (11.5) Lecture halls and laboratories with 575 640 (11.3) air-conditioning Chapel, gymnasium & athletic fields 575 640 (11.3) P.A. systems 185 205 (10.8) Attendant staff 135 150 (11.1) Use of laboratory apparatus and fixtures 55 (per person) 65 (per person) (18.2) Bus Service Shuttle light bus (ticket per ride) 3 3.5 (16.7)