恒生樓八連霸奪院長盃hang seng hall won head's cup for eight

COLLEGE NEWS

2013 7 15 No. 11 Volume 35 15 July 2013

United College Heads Cup is an annual large-scale sports competition among four student hostels and two non-residential halls. After a series of keen competitions of Swimming Gala, Athletic Meet, Mens Basketball, Ladies Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis and Tennis, Hang Seng Hall won the 8th Heads Cup overall champion again. This is the eighth consecutive year for Hang Seng Hall to defend the championship. The 1st runner-up went to Adam Schall Residence and the 2nd runners-up was Pak Chuen Hall. (P. 10)

Hang Seng Hall Won Head's Cup for Eight Years (P. 10)

P. 12

Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme Year-end Sharing Session

P. 11

Tea-gathering with Overseas and Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients

P. 13

2013

2013 Graduation Dinner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Student News

(2012-13) The 8th UC Head's Cup (2012-13) 10

Tea-gathering with Overseas and Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients 11

Tea Gathering for Orientation Camp Organisers 11

College Students Won Championship in International Business Student Competition 11

College Students Won Championship in International Marketing Case Competition 12

College Student Biked for Charity 12

Symposium on Supporting Students with Visual Impairment in their Transition from Schools to Higher Education 12

Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme Year-end Sharing Session 12

Sharing Session of Dr Thomas Cheung Tutorial Scheme 13

UC Language Improvement Project Putonghua and English Immersion Camps 13

GEUC4011 Graduate Research Consultant Scheme for GEUC4011 'Senior Seminar' 13

2013 2013 Graduation Dinner 13

Staff News

2012 UC Members Honored with CUHK Long Service Award 2012 14

Staff Publication Scheme 14

Tung Ping Chau, Tap Mun, Lai Chi Chong Geopark Trip 16

2012-13 Farewell Dinner to Retiring Colleagues 2012-13 14

Report on College International Conference Grant Scheme 15

College Members Received Grants 16

2013 2014 Open Applications: International Conference Grant and Resident Fellow Schemes 2013-2014 16

Alumni News

UC Alumnus Honoured with World Outstanding Chinese Award 16

UC Alumnus Appointed as Director of Social Welfare 17

UC Alumnus Appointed As New President of Lingnan University 17

UC Alumni Association Luncheon Talk 17

Service News

Next Issue of United News 17

Summer Renovation on Campus 17

College Event Calendar 15/7/2013 15/8/2013 18 UC Temporary Offices Arrangement 18

Glorious United Men

Professor Vincent Wong, College Alumnus, Awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Persons 19

Professor Martin Wong, College Member & Alumnus, Awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Persons 20

College News

UC Trustee Conferred Honorary Doctor Degree 3

College Trustee To Be Awarded Honorary Fellowship 3

UC Alumni Awarded HKSAR Honours 3

College Member Endowed Professorship Incumbent 4

Associate Head Delivered a Public Lecture for CUHK 50th Anniversary 4

Community Services 4

News of the College Assembly of Fellows 5

Appointment of Acting Head 9

Appointment of Acting Dean of Students 9

Fudan College of Fudan University Visited UC 10

Chung Yuan Christian University Visited UC 10

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COLLEGE NEWS UC Trustee Conferred Honorary Doctor Degree 2013 6 8

Dr Choi Koon-shum, College Trustee, was conferred Honorary Doctor Degree by the Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The ceremony was held on 8 June 2013, officiated by Mr Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam. Our warmest congratulations to Dr Choi!

UC Alumni Awarded HKSAR Honours 2013 7 1

In the Honour List announced on 1 July 2013, UC Alumni were awarded honours by HKSAR Government. Details are listed as follow:

Our warmest congratulations to all of them!

Name Honours (76/) Mr Jimmy C F LEUNG (76/GEO)

Silver Bauhinia Star (87/) Dr Priscilla M F LEUNG (87/GPA)

Silver Bauhinia Star (77/) Mr CHU Chan-pui (77/PHY)

Bronze Bauhinia Star (71/) Professor David W L CHEUNG (71/MAT)

Medal of Honour (85/) Mr TANG Kwong-shing (85/BCM)

Medal of Honour (82/) Mr Anthony S L CHAN (82/SOC)

Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service

(84/) Professor Alexis K H LAU (84/PHY)

Justice of the Peace (88/) Professor Raymond W M SO (88/FIN)

Justice of the Peace

(82/) Mr Frederick LAI Wing-hoi (82/SWK)

Justice of the Peace (92/) Mr LAU Chun (92/BBA)


(91/) Ms Maggie S C WONG (91/GPA)


College Trustee To Be Awarded Honorary Fellowship 2013 9

Mr David Fong Man-hung, United College Trustee, will be conferred the title of Honorary Fellow by City University of Hong Kong in September 2013. Our heartfelt congratulations to Mr Fong!

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Community Services

College Member

Position

Term

Effective Date

Professor Paul K S CHAN, Department of Microbiology

Member of the Advisory Council on Food and Environment Hygiene

Re-appointment for two years

1/4/2013

Professor Helen M L MENG, Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management

Member of the Committee on Information Technology Training and Development

New appointment for two years

1/4/2013

70/

Mr Irving Y Y KOO (70/CHI)

Member of the Steering Committee on Systemic Reform of the Marine Department


3/5/2013

91/

Mr Nelson S H YIP (91/STA)

Member of the Equal Opportunities Commission


20/5/2013

87/

Dr Priscilla LEUNG

Member of the Advisory Group on Eliminating Discrimination against Sexual Minorities


10/6/2013

Professor Christopher H K CHENG, School of Biomedical Sciences

Member of the Expert Group under the Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance


20/6/2013

77/

Mr Albert K H WONG (77/HIS)

Member of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission


1/7/2013

College Member Endowed Professorship Incumbent 2013 5 29

Professor Chu Hung-lam, Senior College Tutor of United College, was endowed the Cally Kwong Mei Wan Professor in Culture and Art at the First Inauguration of Endowed Professorships of Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 29 May 2013. Our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Chu!

Associate Head Delivered a Public Lecture for CUHK 50th Anniversary 2013 6 22

The Faculty of Education has put together a series of public lectures to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of CUHK. College Associate Head, Professor Stephen HS Wong, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, gave a lecture on The Development and Future of Sports Science on 22 June 2013.

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News of the College Assembly of Fellows

The College Assembly of Fellows and Cabinet endorsed the following appointments during May to July:

University Committee Appointments

Faculty Board College Representative Appointments

College Appointments

Appointments for Committees under the College Assembly of Fellows

Committee Post Name Term

Senate Consultative Committee on Staff-Student Relations

College representative

Professor Barley MAK 1/8/2013 31/7/2015


Faculty Board of Education


Professor Eunice L Y TANG1/8/2013 31/7/2015

Faculty Board of Engineering


Professor LEE Tan1/8/2013 31/7/2015

Faculty Board of Science


Professor CHU Lee Man1/8/2013 31/7/2015

Faculty Board of Social Science


Professor LAM Ching Man1/8/2013 31/7/2015

Post Name Term

Associate Dean of General Education

Professor LEE Hung Kay1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Warden, Pak Chuen Hall

Professor Anthony Y H FUNG1/8/2013 31/7/2015

Honorary Legal Advisor

Mr Joseph W K LAU1/7/2013 30/6/2015


Campus Planning Committee Member

Professor WONG Po Keung1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Canteen Management Committee Member

Professor Stephen K W TSUI1/8/2013 31/7/2016


Professor CHEUNG Wing Tai24/9/2013 23/9/2016


Professor ZHAO Ni1/10/2013 30/9/2016

College Life Committee Member

Professor YAU Chun Yip1/8/2013 31/7/2016


Professor CHOY Yuen Min1/8/2013 31/7/2016


Professor Gilbert C F FONG1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Committee on Alumni Affairs and Development

Member Ms Crystal K Y CHEUNG

24/9/2013 23/9/2016

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Committee on Alumni Affairs and Development

Member Ms CHAN Ning

1/10/2013 30/9/2016

Committee on Alumni Affairs and Development Member

Ms Janice S K YUE1/10/2013 30/9/2016

Committee on Cultural Interchange and Research

Member Professor Tony GIN 1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Committee on General Education Member

Professor CHEN Yangchao1/8/2013 31/7/2016


Professor HUANG Yu1/8/2013 31/7/2016


Professor Vivian W Y LEE1/8/2013 31/7/2014



Committee on Student Affairs and Development

Member Professor Esther S C HO

1/8/2013 31/7/2016


Member Professor Eunice L Y TANG

1/8/2013 31/7/2014


Member Mr WONG On Tung

1/8/2013 31/7/2014


Member Professor WONG Man Hon

1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Disciplinary Committee

Chairman

Professor LEUNG Kwong Sak1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Disciplinary Committee Member

Professor Alan C K CHEUNG1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Disciplinary Committee Member

Professor LI Duan1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Distinguished Visiting Scholar Committee Member

Professor Kevin Y F AU1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Distinguished Visiting Scholar Committee Member

Professor Christopher H K CHENG

1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Information Technology Development Committee

Chairman

Professor CHAM Wai Kuen1/8/2013 31/7/2016


Member Professor HUI Kin Chuen

1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Si Yuan Amenities Centre Club Management Committee

Member Ms Monica M S YUEN

6/5/2013 5/5/2016


Chairperson

Professor Eliza C Y TSE1/8/2013 31/7/2016


Member Professor LEE Tan

1/8/2013 31/7/2016


Member Professor Alaster H Y LAU

1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Staff Housing Committee Member

Ms Monica M S YUEN6/5/2013 5/5/2016

Staff Housing Committee

Chairman

Professor CHAN Ngai Hang1/10/2013 30/9/2016

Staff Housing Committee Member

Professor Stephen H S WONG1/8/2013 31/7/2016

Student Hostels Management Committee Member

Ms Monica M S YUEN6/5/2013 5/5/2016

Student Hostels Management Committee Member


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Appointments of Senior College Tutors

2013-2014

College Coordinators 2013/2014

Name Term Mr CHAN Yiu Mo 2/10/2013 1/10/2015 Professor CHANG Song Hing 1/8/2013 31/7/2015 Professor FUNG Yun Tong 2/10/2013 1/10/2015 Mr James G N LEE 2/10/2013 1/10/2015 Mr Stephen C M NG 1/8/2013 31/7/2015 Professor NG Yen Tak 2/10/2013 1/10/2015 Professor TSUI Hung Tat 2/10/2013 1/10/2015 Professor WONG Kui Hung 2/10/2013 1/10/2015

Department/School/Programme Coordinator Faculty of Arts Chinese Language & Literature Professor TANG Sze Wing Cultural and Religious Studies Professor Katrien JACOBS English Professor ZHANG Benzi English Language Teaching Unit Ms Jovita CORRIGAN History Dr SIU Kam Wah Japanese Studies Professor Stephen Robert NAGY Linguistics and Modern Languages Professor Candice C H CHEUNG Philosophy Professor YAO Zhihua Translation Mr Duncan POUPARD Faculty of Business Administration School of Accountancy Professor ZHUANG Zili Integrated BBA Programme Professor Vincent S K LAI School of Hotel and Tourism Management Professor Eliza C Y TSE

Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis Programme Professor Albert C S WONG

Quantitative Finance Programme Professor CAO Jie Faculty of Education()

BA & B.Ed (Chinese Language Education) Professor Eunice L Y TANG

()()

BA (English Studies) & B.Ed (English Language Education) Professor Eunice L Y TANG

() B. Ed (Liberal Studies) Programme Professor YIN Hongbiao ()

B. Ed (Mathematics and Mathematics Education) Programme Professor NI Yujing

()

B. Ed (Physical Education and Sports Science) Programme

()

B. Ed (Physical Education, Exercise Science and Health) Programme

Professor Stephen H S WONG

Physical Education Unit Mr WONG On Tung Sports Science & Physical Education Professor Cindy H P SIT Faculty of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Professor LEUNG Kwong Sak Electronic Engineering Professor ZHAO Ni Information Engineering Professor Sidharth JAGGI

Double Degree Programme in Mathematics & Information Engineering (MIE) Professor Sidharth JAGGI

Mechanical & Automation Engineering Professor DU Ruxu Systems Engineering & Engineering Management Professor LI Duan Faculty of Law Mr Steven Brian GALLAGHER

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Faculty of Medicine School of Biomedical Sciences Professor Christopher H K CHENG Medical Years 1-2 Professor Helen WISE Medical Years 3-5 Professor K M CHAN The Nethersole School of Nursing Professor Lisa P L LOW School of Chinese Medicine Dr LIONG Ching School of Pharmacy Professor Vivian W Y LEE Public Health Programme Professor Josette S Y CHOR Faculty of Science Biochemistry Professor Faye S Y TSANG Biology Professor CHU Lee Man Cell and Molecular Biology Programme Professor Faye S Y TSANG Chemistry Professor LEE Hung Kay Environmental Science Programme Professor LEE Hung Kay Food and Nutritional Sciences Programme Professor Peter C K CHEUNG School of Life Sciences Professor Peter C K CHEUNG Mathematics Professor ZOU Jun

Mathematics and Information Engineering Programme Professor ZOU Jun

Molecular Biotechnology Programme Professor LAU Kwok Fai Physics Professor XU Lei

Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science Programme Professor CHAN Ping Shing

Risk Management Science Programme Professor CHAN Ping Shing Statistics Professor CHAN Ping Shing

Faculty of Social Science() -

Social Science Broad-based Admission Line - 1st TermMr Bruce Eric LONNMAN

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Social Science Broad-based Admission Line - 2nd Term Professor ZHU Jingxiang

School of Architecture Professor ZHU Jingxiang Economics Professor WONG Kam Chau Geography and Resource Management Professor XU Yuan Government & Public Administration Professor NG Kai Hon School of Journalism & Communication Professor Francis L F LEE Psychology Professor Takeshi HAMAMURA Social Work Professor CHAN Chi Ho Sociology Professor TONG Yuying

Student Representatives

: 1/4/2013 28/2/2014

Student Union Representatives (Term: 1/4/2013 28/2/2014)

Committee Student Representatives

Canteen Management Committee CHOW Ka Ming RELS 1 TO Kwor Wan IBBA 1 WU Tik Po ECON 1

College Publications Committee TSANG Tsz Sin RMSC 1

Committee on Student Campus Work Scheme LI Cheuk Yan NURS 1

Disciplinary Committee HUNG Fan Cho Calvin ECON 1 TO Kwor Wan IBBA 1

Distinguished Visiting Scholar Committee TO Kwor Wan IBBA 1

Environment Committee HUNG Fan Cho Calvin ECON 1 TANG Chin Man IBBA 1

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LIU Pui Ying HIST 2 NG Mang Sze BERG 1 WONG Hoi Yi ARCH 2

Scholarships and Student Finance Committee

CHAN Wing Yee IBBA 1 CHUNG Wai Kuen PACC 1 WU Tik Po ECON 1

Student Exchange Programme Committee CHAN Wing Wai BSSC 1 LAI Man Ting GPAD 1 LAM Chun Sing PHAR 1

Student Hostels Management Committee LEE Yuk Shan BERG 1 NG Chung Yuen SEEM 1

Campus Planning Committee LEE Ki Chui PACC 1 TUNG Ka Chi HTMG 1

Committee on General Education

CHUNG Wai Ho NURS 1 LEE Wo Shun CENG 1 NG Chung Yuen SEEM 1 TSANG Chiu Yuet GPAD 1 WONG Pok Shun ECON 1 WONG Yuk Fan Frank ELEG 1 YEE Andrew Tsz Hin ELEG 1


CHUNG Wai Ho NURS 1 LEE Wo Shun CENG 1 TSANG Chiu Yuet GPAD 1 WONG Pok Shun ECON 1 WONG Yuk Fan Frank ELEG 1 YEE Andrew Tsz Hin ELEG 1

: 1/1/2013 31/12/2013

Student Hostels Representatives (Term: 1/1/2013 31/12/2013) Committee S Student Representatives

Student Hostels Management Committee

CHEUNG Fung Yi BMED 1 CHEUNG Yin Man BERG 1 LAI Ka Man PSYC 1 LAW Hoi Ying ENGE 1 LEE Wo Shun CENG 1 TSANG Chiu Yuet GPAD 1 WONG Pok Shun ECON 1 WONG Yuk Fan Frank ELEG 1

Appointment of Acting Head 2013 7 2 6 2013 7 17 20 2013

Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head, visited Xian Jiaotong University from 2 to 6 July 2013. Professor Yu will also attend the 2013 Conference on Photocatalysis in Wuhan from 17 to 20 July 2013. Professor Stephen H S Wong, Associate Head was the Acting Head during the above period.

Appointment of Acting Dean of Students 2013 7 8 10 2013 7 14 21 2013 8 4 9 2013 7 8 10 7 14 21 2013 8 4 9

Professor Barley Mak, Associate College Head and Dean of Students, attended the World University Network Conference, in Zhejiang University, Hangzhou from 8 to 10 July 2013. Professor Mak will also visit Hertford College, Oxford from 14 to 21 July 2013 and will take leave from 4 to 9 August 2013. Professor Vivian W Y Lee, School of Pharmacy, was the Acting Dean of Students from 8 to 10 July 2013 and 14 to 21 July 2013, while Professor Anthony Y H Fung, School of Journalism and Communication, will be the Acting Dean of Students from 4 to 9 August 2013.

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Chung Yuan Christian University Visited UC () 2013 6 25 ()

The delegation of Chung Yuan Christian University, led by President Professor Samuel K C Chang (right), visited the College to learn about the collegiate system and hostel management on 25 June 2013. Professor H S Kwan (left), Associate College Head and Dean of General Education, received the delegation.

STUDENT NEWS

Fudan College of Fudan University Visited UC

2013 5 14

A delegation led by Professor Wu Xiaoming, Dean of Fudan College, Fudan University (centre), visited the College on 14 May 2013. Professor Jimmy C M Yu (3rd left), College Head, received Professor Wu and five College Deans, to introduce College system, student activities, hostels and amenities facilities of United College.

(2012-13) The 8th UC Head's Cup (2012-13) 2013 1 3

Following the United College annual Swimming Gala and Athletic Meet, the 8th United College Heads Cup ball games were held successfully from January to March 2013.The four student hostels and two non-residential halls competed in Mens Basketball, Ladies Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis and Tennis. After three months keen competitions, Hang Seng Hall won the overall champion again. They scored 55 points in nine events. The 1st runner-up went to Adam Schall Residence scored 48 points and the 2nd runners-up was Pak Chuen Hall scored 40 points. Results of the competition are as follows:

Adam Schall Residence

Bethlehem Hall

Chan Chun Ha Hostel

Hang Seng Hall

Pak Chuen Hall

Ping Fan Hall

Swimming Gala 10 4 4 8 6 5

Athletic Meet 12 6 6 14 8 10

Football 7 0 4 5 3 2

Mens Basketball 3 4 2 7 5 2

Ladies Basketball 3 2 4 7 5 2

Volleyball 5 2 2 7 4 3

Badminton 4 2 5 2 7 3

Table Tennis 2 4 2 3 5 7

Tennis 2 7 4 2 3 5

Total Mark 48 27 29 55 40 34

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Tea-gathering with Overseas and Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients 2013 6 13

A tea-gathering for this years overseas and postgraduate scholarship recipients was held on 13 June 2013 at the Si Yuan Amenities Centre. Mr and Mrs Stephen Leung, donors of the S Leung Postgraduate Scholarship, Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head, Professor Lam Ching-man, Chairperson of the Scholarships and Student Finance Committee, scholarship recipients and the College administrative staff were present.

2012 () Ms Heidi Ho, a 2012 graduate in English Studies and English Language Education Programme (center), received the S Leung Postgraduate Scholarship from the donors, Mr and Mrs Stephen Leung. Ms Ho will pursue her Master of Philosophy in Education (Arts, Creativity, Education and Culture) at the University of Cambridge in United Kingdom.

()() Mr Yin Ming, a 2013 graduate in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management (left), received the T C Cheng Postgraduate Scholarship from Professor Lam Ching-man, Chairperson of the Scholarships and Student Finance Committee (right). Mr Yin will pursue his Master of Philosophy in Advanced Computer Science at the University of Cambridge in United Kingdom.

()() Mr Xu Yan, a 2013 graduate in Risk Management Science Programme (left), received the Sir Run Run Shaw Postgraduate Scholarship from Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head (right). Mr Xu will pursue his Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences at the Carnegie Mellon University in United States.

() 2011 Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head (right) presented the Dr S T Tsou Postgraduate Scholarship to Mr Lam Yi-chun, who has obtained his undergraduate degree and master degree in Mathematics at CUHK in 2011 and 2013 respectively.

Tea Gathering for Orientation Camp Organisers 2013 6 7 2013

A Tea Gathering hosted by the College for the organisers of the College Organisation Camp 2013 was held on 7 June 2013. College expressed thankfulness to the student organisers for their effort and devotion, and wished the activity a great success. Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head; Professor Stephen H S Wong, Associate Head; Professor Barley Mak, Associate Head and Dean of Students; Mr Wong On-tung, Convenor of the Advisory and Working Group for College Orientation Activities; Mrs Christina Li, College Secretary and Mr Tony M H Chan, Assistant College Secretary attended the gathering. Organising Committee members promised that they will spare no pain to organise a memorable orientation camp for the new students, and the theme was confirmed as .

College administrators exchanged views with Organising Committee members on the arrangement of the College Orientation Camp.

Mr Douglas To, Chairperson of the College Orientation Camp Organising Committee briefed the planning for 2013 activities.

College Students Won Championship in International Business Student Competition // PeakTime 2013

College students Mr Alan TC Yip (IBBA/3; far left) and Mr Eric HM Fong (IBBA/3; 2nd right), along with their teammates from CUHK, won the Champion, as well as the Peoples Choice Award in PeakTime 2013, an international business student competition. The team beat over seven hundred participating teams all over the world through business simulations and case presentations, and was the first champion team from Hong Kong. Our warmest congratulations to the team! The competition expenses were sponsored by the GOAL Programme Studentship Scheme.

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College Students Won Championship in International Marketing Case Competition // 2013 4 30 LOreal Brandstorm 2013

College students, Miss Li K Y Quennie (BBA/3) and Miss Lau Y L Veronica (BBA/3), along with their teammate from CUHK, won the Hong Kong Finals of LOreal Brandstorm 2013 on 30 April 2013. Our warmest congratulations to Miss Li and Miss Lau!

College Student Biked for Charity (/) 2013 5 28 7 9 2000 : boundless2000.org/donation College student, Mr George Lau (BBA/3) completed the Boundless2000 fund-raising bike trip with two friends: Mr Eric Chan from CUHK and Mr Michael Ng from UST. The trip, which took place from 28 May to 9 July 2013, covered over 2000 kilometers throughout Europe. Fund raised will be used to support the Wu Zhi Qiao Charitable Foundation for improving the living environment in underprivileged provinces in mainland China. This event was greatly supported by Professor Joseph JY Sung, Vice-Chancellor, and would welcome your generous support. Please click the following link for more details: boundless2000.org/donation.

: From the right: Mr George Lau, Professor Sung Jao-yiu, Mr Eric Chan and Mr Michael Ng

Symposium on Supporting Students with Visual Impairment in their Transition from Schools to Higher Education 2013 5 25 ,

Mr Alex K H Wong (with total blindness), year 1 student of Department of Social Work, United College, shared his learning experience at the Symposium on Supporting Students with Visual Impairment in their Transition from Schools to Higher Education organised by Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education, Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong, on 25 May 2013. Major participants of the Symposium were teachers and guidance professionals.

Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme Year-end Sharing Session 2013 6 1

To strengthen the relationship between mentors and mentees in the UC Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme, a gathering was held on 1 June 2013 at the Kerry Lake Egret Nature Park. Over 50 mentors and mentees participated. All of them enjoyed the outdoor games and the sharing of experience. Useful views were also exchanged on how the programme could be made better.

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UC Language Improvement Project Putonghua and English Immersion Camps 2013 5 24 26 2013 5 24 26 5 31 6 2

To enhance students language proficiency, the College organised a Putonghua Immersion Camp from 24 to 26 May 2013 at Breakthrough Youth Village, and two English Immersion Camps from 24 to 26 May 2013 and 31 to 2 June 2013 at the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups - Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp.

GEUC4011 Graduate Research Consultant Scheme for GEUC4011 'Senior Seminar' GEUC4011/ GEUC4011 2013 5 30 6 20

A new Graduate Research Consultant Scheme was launched for GEUC4011 'Senior Seminar' of Colleges General Education Programme. 26 postgraduate / doctoral students were invited as Graduate Research Consultant for providing support on research method to students taking the course GEUC4011 'Senior Seminar'. Training workshops were organised on 30 May 2013 and 20 June 2013. Professor Chan Ying-keung, Senior College Tutor and Professor Esther S C Ho, Department of Educational Administration and Policy were invited to review various research methods and techniques on report writing with Graduate Research Consultants.

2013 2013 Graduation Dinner 2010 2013 5 28

The Graduation Dinner organised by the 2010 Class Society was held on 28 May 2013 at Royal Park Hotel, Shatin. A total of 110 fresh graduates and guests attended the dinner.

2013 6 11

Sharing Session of Dr Thomas Cheung Tutorial Scheme was held at the Si Yuan Amenities Centre on 11 June 2013. Over 30 teaching staff, resident tutors and students attended to share their experience and what they have learnt in the Scheme. Professor Kwan Hoi-shan, the Convener of the Working Group on Tutorial Scheme, Associate College Head and Dean of General Education, presented certificates to resident tutors and core members of the focus learning groups. Awards were also presented to the groups with excellent performance.

Sharing Session of Dr Thomas Cheung Tutorial Scheme

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STAFF NEWS

Staff Publication Scheme 2013-14 3943 8654

The College Staff Publication Scheme for 2013-14 is now open for submission. The main purpose of the scheme is to encourage the staff of United College to actively participate in research activities and to publish their findings. It is hoped that such publication will enhance the staffs professional and academic standing with recognition. Applications are welcome all year round. All College staff are welcome to download application form and guidelines of the scheme from the College webpage. For enquiries, please contact Ms Amy Luk, Senior College Development Officer at 3943 8654.

2013 5 30

The College Staff Association held a Farewell Dinner on 30 May 2013 at the College Staff Common Room, Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building, in honour of this years retiring members of the College. Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head, and Professor Alaster H Y Lau, Chairperson of College Staff Association, presented souvenirs to retiring colleagues including Professor Ching Yuet-may of Department of English, Professor Irene H S Chow of Department of Management, Dr Victor K L Leung of School of Accountancy, Mr Chaddy K C Wong of Bursary, Professor Wong Yum-shing of School of Life Sciences and Professor Woo Pui-leng of School of Architecture. At the dinner, six honourable guests shared photos of their fond memories at the College and words from their heart to the College.

2012-13 Farewell Dinner to Retiring Colleagues 2012-13

From right: Professor Barley Mak, Associate College Head and Dean of Students; Professor Alaster H Y Lau, Chairperson of College Staff Association; Dr Victor K L Leung; Mr Chaddy K C Wong; Professor Woo Pui-leng; Professor Irene H S Chow; Professor Ching Yuet-may; Professor Wong Yum-shing; Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head; Professor Stephen H S Wong, Associate College Head; Dr Chan Tak-yau, Vice-chairperson of College Staff Association.

STAFF NEWS

2012 2013 5 9

The Universitys Long Service Award 2011 Presentation Ceremony was held at LT6, Lee Shau Kee Building on 9 May 2013. Seven College members were honored with 25-year Long Service Award. Details are as follow:

Our warmest congratulations to all of them!

2012 UC Members Honored with CUHK Long Service Award 2012

Awardees / Departments/ Units Mrs Christina LI College Secretary, United College

Ms CHAU Yuan-weng Branch Librarian, United College Wu Chung Multimedia Library

Professor LAM Ching-man Department of Social Work Professor LO Kwok-wai Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology

Professor Ignatius T S YU The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care

Ms LEUNG Fung-chuen Chan Chun Ha Hostel

Mrs WONG Leung Suk-ching Bethlehem Hall

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STAFF NEWS

2012 2013 In the final round allocation of the International Conference Grant for 2012-2013, the College granted subsidies for fourteen staff members to attend international conferences as follows:

Report on College International Conference Grant Scheme

Staff Member

Department

Date of Conference

Venue of Conference

Name of Conference

Prof Joanne C Y CHAN

The Nethersole School of Nursing

6-9/6/2013 Osaka, Japan

The 4th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences

Prof CHEN Yangchao

School of Biomedical Sciences

3-6/6/2013 Boston, USA

2013 Drug Discovery and Therapy World Congress 2013

Prof Peter C K CHEUNG

School of Life Sciences13-16/7/2013

Chicago, USA

2013 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo

Prof Ellis K L HON

Department of Paediatrics24-29/8/2013

Melbourne, Australia

International Congress of Paediatrics

Prof Kevin K C HUNG

The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care

28-31/5/2013

Manchester, UK

18th World Congress on Disaster & Emergency Medicine

Dr LAM Lai-wah


14-16/5/2013

Manchester, UK

BRS Conference 2013 Manchester

Prof Kathy Y S LEE

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

7-9/6/2013 Dalian, China

The 3rd Forum on the Development of Speech Assessment Tools: Focused on Outcome Measurement of Pediatric Cochlear Implantation in China

Prof LIU Yunhui

Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering

6-10/5/2013

Karlsruhe, Germany

2013 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation

Ms Lisa P L LOW


29/5- 1/6/2013

Vancouver, Canada

17th National Conference on Gerontological Nursing

Dr MA Sui-ling

Department of Psychiatry13-18/4/2013

Marina Bay, Singapore

HGM 2013

Joint Conference of HGM 2013 & 21st International Congress of Genetics

Dr SUEN Yiu-tung

Department of Sociology23-27/6/2013

Seoul, South Korea

The 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG 2013)

Prof TO Kin-wah

School of Pharmacy6-10/4/2013

Washington DC, USA

2013 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2013 Annual Meeting

Ms WANG Qi

Yale-China Chinese Language Centre

3-5/5/2013

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The 3rd International Conference on Foreign Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics

Prof WONG Po-keung

School of Life Sciences4-7/6/2013

Dalian, China

2013 2013 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology

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ALUMNI NEWS

2013 2014 Open Applications: International Conference Grant and Resident Fellow Schemes 2013-2014 2013 2014 2013 7 31 8 3943 8654 The first round of application for the College International Conference Grant Scheme and Resident Fellow Scheme 2013-2014 is now open for application. The closing date will be 31 July 2013. The outcome will be announced by late August. The scheme details and application form can be downloaded from College webpage Application and Result section. Successful applicants are requested to submit a report to the Committee on Cultural Interchange and Research after attending the international conferences or research collaboration with the resident fellows. For enquiries, please call Ms Amy M Y Luk at 3943 8654.

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College members received research/ seminar grants from the organisations below:

College Members Received Grants

College Member / Department / School Sponsors

Professor Simon H S LAM Department of Paediatrics

RGC Postgraduate Students Conference/ Seminar Grants Professor LEE Hung-kay

Department of Chemistry

Professor LEE Tan

Department of Electronic Engineering

National Institutes of Health

Professor LIU Su

The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care

Health Care and Promotion Fund Seed Funding Scheme

UC Alumnus Honoured with World Outstanding Chinese Award 85/

College alumnus and former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr David K S Ng (85/SOC), was honoured with the 13th World Outstanding Chinese Award by the World Chinese Business Investment Foundation and United World Chinese Association, in recognition of Mr Ngs long-term outstanding contribution to community welfare. Our warmest congratulations to Mr Ng!

Tung Ping Chau, Tap Mun, Lai Chi Chong Geopark Trip 2013 6 29

A geopark trip of Tung Ping Chau, Tap Mun, Lai Chi Chong, jointly organised by the UC Staff Association, Alumni Association and College Life Committee, was held on 29 June 2013. Nearly fifty College members and their families joined this trip. Professor Lam Kin-che, Senior College Tutor, was the Honorary Leader for the tour. The boat trip kicked off from Ma Liu Shui Pier in the morning, heading to Tung Ping Chau with famous geo-features and landscapes. After a sea food lunch at Tap Mun, the group visited the shore of Lai Chi Chong geopark. With the sunny weather and charming scenery, the trip is joyful, in particular with the sharing of geographic knowledge and Q & A games by Professor Lam along the trip. Participants enjoyed the trip and returned home under the golden sunset.

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SERVICE NEWS Next Issue of United News 2013 8 15 2013 7 22 201 2603 5412 [email protected] 3943 1696 [email protected] http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/UC_NEWS The next issue of United News will be published on 15 August 2013. Staff members are welcome to report their research, publications, conferences attended as well as other information. Contributions in both Chinese and English should be sent to Room 201, Tsang Shiu Tim Building, United College or by fax to 2603 5412 or via email to [email protected] on or before 22 July 2013. For enquiries, please contact Ms Rukia T Y Kwok of the College Dean of Students Office at 3943 1696. United News online version is available at the College website. College members who do not want to receive hard copy newsletters are welcome to send email to [email protected]. Website of United News online: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/UC_NEWS

Summer Renovation on Campus 2013 4 27 7 13 2013 6 1 8 9

The Estates Management Office will carry out exterior wall repair, interior and exterior repaint works and replacement of drainage pipes at Tsang Shiu Tim Building from 27 April to 13 July 2013. In addition, interior repaint works would be conducted from 1 June 2013 to 9 August 2013 at Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building. Washrooms and sports facilities will also be suspended. Users of the premises are reminded to be cautious during the work period.

UC Alumni Association Luncheon Talk 94/ 2013 6 22

The College Alumni Association invited College alumnus, Professor Martin C S Wong (94/MED), School of Public Health and Primary Care, CUHK, to be guest speaker of Luncheon Talk on 22 June 2013. The talks topic is How to Prevent Health Invisible Killer. Ms Lina H Y Yan, President of Alumni Association (third from right) presented a souvenir to Professor Wong (3rd left), accompanied by Professor Jimmy C M Yu, College Head (2nd left), Professor Stephen H S Wong, Associate College Head (2nd right), Professor Fung Kwok-pui, Consultant of Alumni Association (far right), and Mr Simon K C Lee, Council Chairman of Alumni Association (far left).

UC Alumnus Appointed as Director of Social Welfare 87/ 2013 7 8 College alumnus, Ms Carol M K Yip (87/GPA), Deputy Secretary for Security, has been appointed by the HKSAR Government to be the Director of Social Welfare, with effect from 8 July 2013. Our heartfelt congratulations to Ms Yip!

UC Alumnus Appointed As New President of Lingnan University 75/

UC alumnus, Professor Leonard K H Cheng (75/ECO), Dean of the School of Business and Management, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, was appointed as new President of Lingnan University for a period of five years. Our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Cheng!

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For the latest news, please visit the Colleges website: http://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/

36 Staff Taichi Course (Chen-style Taichi 36 Forms)

21/5 13/8/2013

Every Tuesday5:40 7:10 pm

Hall, Adam Schall Residence

Mr Tony M H Chan3943 7345/ 3943 1947

Summer Programme at Utrecht University, The Netherlands

6-20/7/2013 Utrecht University, The Netherlands

Culture and English Language Programme at Hertford College, University of Oxford, UK

13-28/7/2013

Hertford College, University of Oxford, UK

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Pass-it-on:Service Learning Programme by United College and Cross-strait Tsinghua

Part I: 14-23/7/2013

( In Taiwan)

Part II: 24/7-2/8/2013 ( In Hong

Kong)

Part III: 3-13/8/2013

( In Beijing)

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National Tsing Hua University,Taiwan/

Tsinghua University, Beijing/ United College, CUHK

Language Improvement Project Culture and Language Programme at Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, PRC

15-29/7/2013 Shaanxi Normal University, Xian

Language Improvement Project Culture and English Language Programme at the University of Edinburgh, UK

19/7-11/8/2013 University of Edinburgh, UK

Non-local Credit-bearing Summer Studies Scheme

5/2013-8/2013

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UK/ USA

Non-local Credit-bearing Summer Studies Scheme at the University of California, Berkeley, USA

University of California, Berkeley, USA

Non-local Credit-bearing Summer Studies Scheme at the University of California, Los Angeles, USA

University of California, Los Angeles, USA

Mrs Jackie Chow3943 8655/ 3943 7570

College Event Calendar 15/7/2013 15/8/2013

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UC Temporary Offices Arrangement 2013 2013 7 22 7 23 2013 7 23 2013 8 1

The Estates Management Office will repaint offices and replace drainage pipe of 2/F, Tsang Shiu Tim Building in the summer 2013. The College will extend the temporary offices arrangement until 22 July 2013 (Monday). The Dean of Students Office and Mail Room of United College will resume services at 2/F, Tsang Shiu Tim Building on 23 July 2013 (Tuesday). The equipment loan service provided by Dean of Students' Office will be resumed on 23 July 2013, while all services of the Tien Chi Microcomputer Laboratory will be resumed on 1 August 2013.

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GLORIOUS UNITED MAN

Professor Vincent Wong, College Alumnus, Awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Persons

(Extracted from Issue 2, July-December 2012, Faculty Newsletter, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 7 12 )

Professor Vincent Wong, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics (99/MED)

It is my pleasure to share the announcement of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection with my colleagues and students. As I work in the field of medical research, my work is not just a personal achievement but is the product of my excellent team. This award thus rightfully belongs to CUHK and the Center for Liver Health.

I have received literally everything from CUHK undergraduate study, doctoral degree, clinical training, you name it. While at times I cannot help wondering what life would be like elsewhere, I met my three most important mentors at CUHK. Professor Joseph Sung taught me integrity and humility, Professor Francis Chan showed me how to conduct studies seriously and carefully, and time and again, Professor Henry Chan encouraged me to stand up against adversity. In fact, my first three years of medical research went by without a single significant publication or research grant. It was my mentors who encouraged me to learn from previous mistakes and keep on trying. If I had not been granted another chance, I would not be here to share my story today. In my opinion, this is exactly the spirit of CUHK, where generations and generations of youngsters have been encouraged to attempt, make mistakes, learn and finally excel.

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Interview of Professor Martin Wong, Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care (94/MED) Professor Martin Wong Chi Sang, Associate Professor of the JC School of Public Health and Primary Care and Director of the Jockey Club Bowel Cancer Education Centre at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has been awarded this years Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Young Persons in recognition of his brilliant and extraordinary contributions to the community. It is a pleasure to learn that participation in community services could gain recognition from our society, and this award will definitely encourage our younger generation to contribute their talents to volunteer social services - particularly for the underprivileged and the needy, said Professor Wong. Professor Wong has devoted to serving the chronically-ill patients and other vulnerable groups in Hong Kong and mainland China for over 20 years. Upon graduation from the Faculty of Medicine, he joined the Regeneration Society in Hong Kong as volunteer and was appointed the Chairman of the Steering Committee and the Board. He has also taken up the Chairmanship of the Organizing Committee for the Ten Outstanding Warriors of Regeneration Awards for ten consecutive years. In 2003, Professor Wong initiated the establishment of the Hong Kong Healthcare Professional Seminar Association which has recruited over five hundred multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to promote public health in the society. Over the years, he has proactively organized over four hundred patient groups for the chronically disabled and the underprivileged and delivered more than five hundred public health talks. He is currently chairmen, board members and consultants in a number of non-profit making organizations and Government committees. As a specialist in family medicine and an expert in the field of cardiovascular pharmacology, Professor Wong has published many scientific papers and received a number of international and local research awards for his studies in his area of expertise. His enthusiasm to teaching has been well received by students and he has been selected for the Master Teacher and the Annual Teacher of the Year Award for five years. Professor Wong was awarded the First Outstanding Volunteer Award by the Agency for Volunteer Service and the Hong Kong Humanity Award by Hong Kong Red Cross in 2005 and 2009, respectively. Recognized as Hong Kongs Albert Schweitzer by the media, Professor Wong is the only person in Hong Kong who received the Global Fervent for Love of Lives Medal from the Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation in 2012, an award recognized by the international media as Nobel Prize of Lives.

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Professor Martin Wong, College Member & Alumnus, Awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Persons

(Extracted from Issue 2, July-December 2012, Faculty Newsletter, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 7 12 )

恒生樓八連霸奪院長盃hang seng hall won head's cup for eight

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