Newsletter No. 329

No. 329, 19.12.2008 1. 本刊每月出版兩期，農曆新年和暑期停刊。截稿日期 載於本刊網頁 （www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/newslter/） 。 2. 來稿請寄沙田香港中文大學資訊處《中大通訊》編輯部 （電話 2609 8681/2609 8589，傳真 2603 6864，電郵 iso@cuhk.edu.hk） 。 3. 編輯有權刪改及決定是否刊登來稿。 香港中文大學資訊處出版 1. The CUHK Newsletter is published on a fortnightly basis except during the Chinese New Year and the summer vacation. Deadlines for contributions can be found at www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/newslter/ . 2. All contributions should be sent to the Editor, CUHK Newsletter , Information Services Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (tel. 2609 8681 / 2609 8589; fax. 2603 6864; e-mail iso@cuhk.edu.hk) . 3. The Editor reserves the right to decline contributions and to edit all articles. Published by the Information Services Office, CUHK 一紙在手，感覺踏實。然而，為減少大量印刷對環境造成的損害，請與朋友分享本通訊，或上網（ www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/newslter/ ） 閱覽。謝謝您愛護環境。 We all like the feel of paper. But this newsletter will increase your carbon footprint. So share a copy with friends or read it online at your own leisure ( www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/newslter/ ). Thank you for supporting the environment. O 新任協理副校長 New Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor 地理與資源管理學系系主任馮通教授獲委以兼任方式出任協理 副校長，由2009年1月1日起至2011年7月31日止。 Prof. Fung Tung, chairman of the Department of Geography and Resource Management, has been appointed as Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor on a concurrent basis from 1 January 2009 to 31 July 2011. 校園內外的無線網絡連結 Wi-Fi Connections On and Off Campus 中大的無線網絡（Wi-Fi）覆蓋已擴展至校內主要的講堂、課室、圖書館和學生飯堂。資訊 科技服務處於今年9月設立了中央Wi-Fi模式供中大教職員、學生及校友使用。 大學同人亦可透過參加中大Wi - Fi無線寬頻熱點夥伴計劃，在香港數千個熱點（由 PCCW、BeeNet和Y5ZONE提供）和世界各地的大學（只限Eduroam教育漫遊網的成 員）利用Wi-Fi無線上網。服務詳情請瀏覽 www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/network/wlan 。 資訊科技服務處歡迎各書院、學院及學系購買訪問點，參與使用中央Wi-Fi模式，以獲得更 持久和簡易的校內網絡連接。該處將提供如訪問點管理及防火牆等支援。書院、學院及學 系在興建新大樓或裝修前，宜預留購買的費用。 The CUHKWi-Fi network has been expanded to cover major lecture theatres, classrooms, libraries and student canteens. With the introduction of a new Centralized Wi-Fi Model in September, several Wi-Fi SSIDs (Service Set ID) are broadcast to serve CUHK staff, students, and alumni. Through the CUHK Wi-Fi Hotspot Partnership Programme, CUHK staff and students can access Wi-Fi service from thousands of hotspots in Hong Kong and universities (members of Eduroam) over the world. For service details, please visit the Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) webpage at www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/network/wlan . Colleges, faculties and departments are welcome to join the Centralized Wi-Fi Model by purchasing compatible access points. There will then be a consistent login account and interface, and easier access on campus. The ITSC will provide further assistance, like access points and firewall management. When there is new construction or major renovation to buildings, part of the budget should be set aside for the Wi-Fi access points, which will become part of the Centralized Wi-Fi Model. 第三期樂步行啟動 Walking Campaign III 為了推廣校園步行文化，健康促進及防護委員會去年起兩度舉辦「樂步行」活動，推介 由大學站至新亞書院及逸夫書院兩條路線，鼓勵教職員及學生加入健步行列。第三期 「樂步行」開步禮將於2009年1月9日舉行，是次推介路線由大學站出發，經過新落成的 西部教學大樓直達聯合書院。參加者可獲精美紀念品，詳情請瀏覽 www.cuhk.edu.hk/ healthpromotion/walking.html ，報名截止日期為12月29日，查詢請電2609 6428。 Organized by the Committee on Health Promotion and Protection, theWalking Campaign aims at encouraging a walking culture within the campus. Phase I and II of the campaign were launched in 2007 to promote two routes from University Station to New Asia College and to Shaw College respectively. The starting ceremony of Phase III will be held on 9 January 2009. The route will start from the University Station to United College, passing through the new Western Teaching Complex. Participants will be rewarded with souvenirs. For details please visit www.cuhk.edu.hk/healthpromotion/walking.html . The registration deadline is 29 December. For enquiries please call 2609 6428. 工作簽證延期手續 Employment Visa Extension 非擁有香港居留權之僱員，請留意在港工作簽證之期限，並須於留港期限屆滿前四星期 內，向入境處辦理延期手續。僱員申請時須提供大學在職證明，有關文件可聯絡人事處 （電話：2609 7292/7232/7291）索取。 僱員可於互聯網（ www.esd.gov.hk ） 向入境處分區辦事處預約辦理手續，以節省輪候時 間，惟不適用於須在入境處總部遞交申請之人士。工作簽證獲延期後，請將副本傳真至 人事處（傳真：2603 5223）存檔。 Staff members who do not hold the right of abode in Hong Kong are reminded to check the validity of their employment visas. They should arrange to renew their employment visas within four weeks prior to the expiry date. An application for extension of employment visa requires a sponsorship letter from the University to certify their employment status. Staff may approach the Personnel Office (Tel: 2609 7292/ 7232/7291) for the sponsorship letter. Staff members can make an appointment for visa extension via the Internet www.esd.gov . hk to save queuing time at Immigration Branch Offices. This service is not available to those required to file their applications at the Immigration Department’s headquarters. Upon successful application for visa extension, staff members should provide a copy of the latest visa endorsement to the Personnel Office (Fax. 2603 5223). 圖書館擴建網頁 Launch of Library Extension Project Website 大學已增設圖書館擴建網頁（ www.cuhk.edu.hk/libraryextension ） ，列載擴建項目的背 景資料、籌劃過程及最新發展，歡迎大學同人閱覽。 The University has launched a website on the University Library Extension Project ( www.cuhk.edu.hk/libraryextension ) . University members are welcome to browse for the latest developments and background information of the project. 小心危樹 Beware of Diseased Tree 近大學站入口的石栗樹遭嚴重蟲蛀，其 樹幹部分切面三分之二已成空洞。物業 管理處雖盡力保育，但經樹木專家評估， 該樹隨時會折斷或倒下，對公眾構成危 險，請大學同人小心勿近。為避免塌樹意 外，物業管理處已向區域地政處申請移 走該樹。 The tree, Aleurites moluccana , located near the entrance of the University Station is seriously damaged by bugs and two-thirds of a section of its trunk has been hollowed out. The Estates Management Office has been trying very hard to preserve it but in vain. Tree consultants caution that the tree could pose a danger to the public, especially in adverse weather conditions. Please keep a safe distance. Application for removal of the tree has been made to the District Lands Office.