Newsletter No. 363

No. 363, 19.9.2010 校 園 消 息 CAMPUS NEWS 羅桂祥綜合生物醫學大樓奠基 Foundation Stone Laid for Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building • 大 學於9月1日舉行羅桂祥綜合生物醫學大樓奠基典 禮，由食物及衞生局局長周一嶽醫生、羅桂祥基金 主席羅德承博士、維他奶國際集團有限公司執行主席羅友 禮先生、沈祖堯校長，以及中大外科榮休講座教授李國章 教授主禮，逾百名嘉賓及大學成員見證盛事。 羅桂祥基金惠贈一億五千萬港元支持大學發展，為表謝 意，新大樓以已故維他奶集團及羅桂祥基金創辦人羅桂祥 博士命名。 沈校長衷心感謝羅桂祥基金及基金理事對大學的鼎力支 持。大學會將三分之一的捐款成立羅桂祥生物醫學研究基 金，並將基金每年衍生的款項用以支持農業方面的生物 醫學科學研究，包括大豆及其他主糧食品的研究。羅桂祥 綜合生物醫學大樓的設立，亦標誌着大學正式開發三十九 區，為科研發展揭開新一頁。 羅德承博士表示：「中大是綜合生物醫學科學研究的重 鎮，……我們與中大結成夥伴，合力貢獻這個饒富意義的 項目，感到十分自豪。」 羅桂祥綜合生物醫學大樓樓高九層，總建築面積達一萬 八千二百多平方米，設有研究及示範實驗室、辦事處、研討 室、會議室、休閒區或共同研究區。 T he foundation stone laying ceremony was held on 1 September at CUHK for the Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building. Officiating at the ceremony were Dr. York Chow, Secretary for Food and Health; Dr. Peter Lo, chairman of the K.S. Lo Foundation; Mr. Winston Lo, executive chairman, Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.; Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, CUHK Vice- Chancellor; and Prof. Arthur K.C. Li, Emeritus Professor of Surgery, CUHK. About a hundred distinguished guests and members of the University attended the ceremony. The building was named after the late Dr. K.S. Lo, 左起：兩位羅桂祥基金董事陳羅慕連女士和羅開敦先生、中大外科榮休講座教授李國章教授、羅桂祥基金主席羅德承博士、食物及衞生 局局長周一嶽醫生、維他奶國際集團有限公司執行主席羅友禮先生、沈祖堯校長、羅桂祥基金董事羅慕貞女士及羅慕玲女士 From left: Mrs. Irene Chan Lo, trustee, K.S. Lo Foundation; Mr. Lo Kai-tun, trustee, K.S. Lo Foundation; Prof. Arthur K.C. Li, Emeritus Professor of Surgery, CUHK; Dr. Peter Lo, chairman, K.S. Lo Foundation; Dr. York Chow, Secretary for Food and Health; Mr. Winston Lo, executive chairman, Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.; Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, CUHK Vice-Chancellor; Ms. Lo Mo-ching Myrna, and Ms. Lo Mo-ling Yvonne, both trustees of K.S. Lo Foundation founder of the Vitasoy Group and the K.S. Lo Foundation, in recognition of a magnanimous donation of HK$150 million to support the University’s development . At the ceremony, Professor Sung expressed his deep gratitude to the foundation and its trustees for their exceptional gift and staunch support to the University. One third of the donation will be assigned to establish an endowment fund named the Lo Kwee-Seong Biomedical Research Fund, with annual payouts to be earmarked for supporting biomedical research in agriculture, including research on soybean and other staple foods. The establishment of the Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building marks a new chapter in the University’s research and development in Area 39. Dr. Peter Lo said, ‘The Chinese University has distinguished itself in integrated biomedical research in many aspects…. We are proud to be a partner of the Chinese University in this worthwhile project.’ The Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building is nine-storey high with a total construction floor area of 18,264 m 2 , accommodating research laboratories, seminar and meeting rooms, breakout areas or shared research areas, a demonstration laboratory and administrative offices. Science, and then to the University of Toronto, I found the jobs that involved interaction with different students most fascinating. I’m sure I’ll have more opportunities like those in New Asia.’ Teaching as an Administrator Teaching chiefly prepares students academically for their future. Professor Shun thinks that his administrative position can give him more influence over students’ development of interpersonal skills and ways of handling things. He believes in the value of student participation in school affairs. When he was a dean and principal in the US and Canada, he brought students to school conferences ‘to let them learn about school administration. This facilitates the development of their leadership skills.’ He believes that the involvement of students in school affairs can foster mutual understanding. As a result, students will have reasonable grounds for their opinions, should they be for or against school policies. When asked about his plans as College Head, Professor Shun says, ‘I’ll use half a year to draft a strategic plan. The first three months will be spent listening to the teachers and students.’ Regarding the recent controversy on college admissions, he says his mind is open. ‘I’ll pick the brains of teachers and students before we make any decision. Keeping the status quo has both advantages and disadvantages. With students from different departments, a college can develop into a mélange of cultures. But this may affect the sense of cohesion of some departments.’ New Asia College’s rich tradition of Chinese culture is certainly a major factor to Professor Shun’s decision to assume its headship. ‘I’ve read the works of former New Asia Heads such as Ch’ien Mu, Y.P. Mei and Yu Ying- shih. And many New Asia teachers like Tang Chun-I, Mou Tsung-san left their mark on me academically.’ In his view, New Asia students are characterized by an equal emphasis on academic pursuit and moral integrity, as stipulated in the College regulations. They should love their country and strive to contribute to it. During his headship, he will lead the College to achieve these educational goals. He hopes that graduates of the College ‘will have a deep understanding of and intensive identification with China’s culture and history, and distinguish themselves both academically and morally.’ A Confucian Administrator New Asia College is at the forefront of the development of Neo-Confucianism. However will 21st century students be turned off by centuries-old philosophy? Professor Shun is optimistic. He believes that Confucian teachings are forever young and applicable to modern administration. He found from his personal experience that people would develop a deeper understanding of Confucianism after they have experience in administrative work. ‘Confucian scholars from Confucius, Mencius, Zhu Xi to Wang Yangming were all teachers and government officials. I gained a deeper understanding of their teachings after I served in administrative positions. I feel that Confucian ideas are applicable to almost every aspect of our daily life. ‘Confucian scholars believe that all under heaven are one. It may sound esoteric, but the idea actually urges you to understand the feelings of people and things around you. This is related to the traditional Chinese concept of “parental officials”. As a government official, you shouldn’t see your responsibilities as obligatory or required. Instead, you should see it as forging bonds between you and people who are affected by what you do.’ With his multiple roles of philosopher, Confucian scholar, and college leader, this new Head of New Asia will surely be able to create strong bonds between the College and its students.