Newsletter No. 420

No. 420, 19.6.2013 9 香港中文大學五十周年教育學院公開講座 Public Lectures for CUHK 50th Anniversary by Faculty of Education 教育學院於6月舉辦中大五十周年校慶公開講座，詳情如下： The Faculty of Education will present the CUHK 50th Anniversary Public Lecture in June. Details are as follows: 講題 Title 運動科學的發展與未來 The Development and Future of Sports Science 講者 Speaker 體育運動科學系王香生教授 Prof. Wong Heung-sang Stephen, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education 日期 Date／時間 Time 22/6（星期六 Saturday）10:00 am 地點 Venue 何添樓二樓B6演講廳 Auditorium B6, 2/F, Ho Tim Building 查詢 Enquiries 3943 3950 /gracechan@cuhk.edu.hk 網上留位 Online registration: www3.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/faculty/Applications/cuhk50_fed220613/ 牙科服務調整收費 Revision of Dental Charges 按大學保健處委員會建議，行政與計劃委員會通過分階段調整各項牙科服務收費， 2013年9月1日起生效的新收費如下: On the recommendation of the University Health Service Committee, the Administrative and Planning Committee approved an adjustment to the charges for dental prosthodontic services at the University Health Service in phases with effect from 1 September 2013. Details are as follows: 類別 Category 每單元基本收費 (HK$) Basic Unit Charges (HK$) 自 From 1/9/2012 自 From 1/9/2013 (甲) 類服務條例或相類僱員及其直系親屬 Terms (A) and equivalent staff & their dependants 57 60 (乙) 類服務條例或相類僱員及其直系親屬 Terms (B) and equivalent staff & their dependants 38 40 (丙) 類服務條例或相類僱員及其直系親屬 Terms (C) and equivalent staff & their dependants 19 20 學生 Students 19 20 牙科服務收費表將張貼於牙科部及保健處網頁（ www.cuhk.edu.hk/uhs/index.html ） ， 查詢電話 3943 6412。 The new price list for dental and prosthodontic services will be posted at the dental clinic and the website of the University Health Service ( www.cuhk.edu.hk/uhs/index.html ). For further information, please call 3943 6412. 大學游泳池延長開放時間 University Swimming Pool Notice 大學游泳池由6月2日起延長開放時間如下： With effect from 2 June, the daily opening hours of the University swimming pool has been extended as follows: 星期一至四、六、日及公眾假期 Mon. – Thur., Sat., Sun., and Public Holidays 星期五 Fri. 第一節 1st session 8:00 am – 1:40 pm 8:00 am – noon 第二節 2nd session 2:30 pm – 9:00 pm 大學網頁意見調查 Questionnaire on CUHK Website 為完善中大網站，校方於6月14日至7月15日進行讀者意見調查，誠邀大家花三數分鐘上 網填寫問卷（ www.cuhk.edu.hk/chinese/questionnaire/website-feedback.html ） 。所 集資料絕對保密，只供統計之用。 To improve the CUHKwebsite, the University is conducting a survey from14 June to 15 July to collect user feedback. Please spare a few minutes to complete the online questionnaire ( www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/questionnaire/website-feedback.html ). Information collected will be kept in strict confidence and be used for statistical purposes only. 訃告 Obituary 保安處二級保安員梁景棠先生於2013年5月2日逝世，校方深表哀悼，梁先生於2012年8月 21日加入中大服務。 The University mourns the passing of Mr. Leung King-tong Eric on 2 May 2013. Mr. Leung joined the University on 21 August 2012 and had served as security guard II in the Security Office. 續任副校長 Reappointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor 侯傑泰教授再度獲委任為副校長，任期三年，由2013年8月1日起生效。 Prof. Hau Kit-tai has been reappointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University for a period of three years from 1 August 2013. 新任財務長 New Bursar 大學委任副財務長陳林月萍女士繼陳鎮榮先生出任財務長，由 2013年8月1日起生效。 The University appointed Mrs. Chan Lam Yuet-ping Salome, Deputy Bursar, as Bursar with effect from 1 August 2013, succeeding Mr. Terence C.W. Chan. 榮休教授 Emeritus Professor 信息工程學講座教授任德盛教授獲頒榮休教授名銜，由2013年 8月1日起生效。 Prof. Yam Tak-shing Peter, Professor of Information Engineering, has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor, with effect from 1 August 2013. 哈佛燕京學社進修資助計劃 Harvard–Yenching Institute Programmes 哈佛燕京學社現接受本校人文學科及社會科學教員申請2014至15年度進修資助。詳情 如下： 訪問學人資助計劃 資助教員前往哈佛大學進修或從事研究工作，為期十個月。資助項目包括單人來回機票、 生活津貼（以十個月為限）、醫療、聘請研究助理，以及參加美國和加拿大境內學術研討 會的津貼。 訪問研究員資助計劃 資助博士研究生前往哈佛大學從事研究工作，為期三個學期，從事有關東亞研究者將獲 優先考慮。資助項目包括交通、訪問研究員津貼、生活津貼及參加美國和加拿大境內學術 研討會的津貼。 申請人須於2013年8月16日前，把申請表格連同相關文件經所屬學系系主任或學院院長 送交人事處培訓事務經理周偉榮先生，申請表格可於人事處網頁下載： https://perntc.per . cuhk.edu.hk/personnel/stafftrain_ext.asp 。 通過初步甄選者，將獲哈佛燕京學社之代 表在港接見，查詢詳情 ：per10@uab.msmail.cuhk.edu.hk 。 Applications/nominations are now invited from faculty members in the humanities and social sciences for the following two Harvard–Yenching Programmes tenable in 2014–15: Visiting Scholars Programme This programme allows young faculty members in the humanities and social sciences to study and conduct research at Harvard University for 10 months. The scholarship will cover round-trip airfare for the successful applicant, a monthly stipend for up to 10 months, fees for health insurance, and funding for hiring a research assistant and for participation in an academic conference within the USA and Canada. Visiting Fellows Programme This programme provides advanced PhD candidates an opportunity to do dissertation research at Harvard University for three semesters. Preference is given to those working in East Asian studies. The fellowship will cover round-trip airfare, the Harvard University Visiting Fellows fee, a stipend for a single scholar, and funding for participation in an academic conference within the USA and Canada. Applicants should submit the completed application forms and requisite supporting documents, with the endorsement of the department charirman/unit head and the Faculty Dean as appropriate to Mr. Daniel Chow, training manger, on or before 16 August 2013. Application forms are obtainable at the Personnel Office’s website ( https://perntc. per.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel/stafftrain_ext.asp ) . Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by an interview panel in Hong Kong. For enquires, please email to per10@uab.msmail . cuhk.edu.hk.