Newsletter No. 352

O 新任書院院長 New College Master 外科講座教授劉允怡教授，獲委任為和聲書院院長，任期由2010年 1月1日至2014年12月31日。 Prof. Lau Wan-yee Joseph, Professor of Surgery, has been appointed as master of Lee Woo Shing College from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2014. 「與高錕教授同行」中大步行籌款日 ‘Walk with Professor Kao’ CUHK Walkathon 為表揚高錕教授對科學及工程的劃時代貢獻，中大成立「高錕獎學基金」，獎勵表現優 異及具創新意念的本科生，尤其是修讀物理及工程學的學生。由大學主辦、中大校友評 議會全力支持的「與高錕教授同行」中大步行籌款日將於3月14日（星期日）舉行，由高 錕教授主持開步禮。所籌款項將撥歸基金，部分亦會用於發展認知障礙者家屬網上培 訓課程，惠澤認知障礙者家屬。 大會誠邀各中大師生、校友及友好參與此活動，特設個人、團體及書院／研究院最高 籌款總金額獎和書院／研究院最多人數參與獎。詳情請瀏覽： www.cuhk.edu.hk/oia/ cuhkwalkathon . The University has established the Charles K. Kao Scholarship Endowment Fund in honour of Professor Kao to provide prizes and awards for outstanding and innovative undergraduates, with preference to those majoring in physics and engineering. Organized by the University with the full support of the Convocation of CUHK, the ‘Walk with Professor Kao’ CUHK Walkathon will take place on 14 March (Sunday). Part of the donations raised by the event will be used to develop a web-based training programme, which will benefit family caregivers of people with cognitive loss in Hong Kong. Professor Kao will officiate at the kick-off ceremony. You and your friends are cordially invited to join this meaningful event. Prizes will be awarded to the best individual, group and college fundraisers, as well as the College/ Graduate School with the largest number of participants. For details, please visit www. cuhk.edu.hk/oia/cuhkwalkathon . 「豐盛人生，健康校園」系列專題講座 ‘Healthy Life, Prosperous Campus’ Seminar Series 如何防預老年認知衰退 隨着人口高齡化，如何預防老年認知衰退日漸受關注。雖然機能衰退乃正常現象，但有研 究指出原來一些生活習慣有助預防老年認知衰退。是次講座將介紹有關資訊並分享一些 生活上實踐的經驗。講座詳情如下： Prevention of Age-related Cognitive Decline As our population ages, the prevention of cognitive decline in old age becomes a hot topic. Although decline in organ functions in old age is a normal phenomenon, research shows that certain lifestyle changes can help to prevent cognitive decline in old age. This seminar will introduce participants to the relevant information. Details are as follows: 講者 Speaker 郭志銳教授（中大內科及藥物治療學系老人科） Prof. Kwok Chi-yui Timothy (Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics) 日期與時間 Date and Time 2010年2月26日（星期五）下午1至2時 （12時45分開始入場，備有限量三文治及飲品供應） 1 to 2 pm, 26 February 2010 (Friday) (admission starts at 12:45 pm, free sandwiches and drinks are available while supplies last) 地點 Venue 蒙民偉樓七樓一號演講室 Lecture Theatre 1, 7/F, Mong Man Wai Building 語言 Language 廣東話 Cantonese 對象 Target Audience 所有中大學生及教職員 All CUHK students and staff 網上報名 Online Enrolment http://perntc.per.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel/crsreg/crslist.asp 截止報名日期 Enrolment Deadline 2010年2月19日 19 February 2010 查詢電話 Enquiries 2696 1798/2609 7876 No. 352, 4.2.2010 10 • Prof. Fung Tung, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, has been appointed by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR as a member of the Advisory Council on the Environment for one year from 1 January 2010. • Prof. Chau Kwai-cheong, associate professor in the Department of Geography and Resource Management, has been appointed by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR as the deputy chairman of the Advisory Council on the Environment for one year from 1 January 2010. • Dr. Kan Fu Mee-yuk Shirley, senior instructor in the School of Accountancy, has been appointed by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR as a member of the Panel of the Board of Review under the Inland Revenue Ordinance for three years from 1 January 2010. • Prof. Japhet Sebastian Law, professor in the Department of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics, has been appointed by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR as a member of the Capital Adequacy Review Tribunal for three years from 1 January 2010. • Prof. Lee Chi-kin John, Dean of Education, has been re- appointed by the Secretary for Education as a member of the Steering Committee of HKSAR Government Post- Sichuan Earthquake Restoration and Reconstruction Projects—Education and Training Workgroup for two years from 1 November 2009. • Prof. Tsou Jin-yeu, professor in the School of Architecture, has been appointed by the Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) as a member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel under Section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance for three years from 1 December 2009. • Prof. Woo Pui-leng, associate professor in the School of Architecture, has been appointed by the Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) as a member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel under Section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance for three years from 1 December 2009. • Prof. Yum Tak-shing Peter, Dean of Engineering, has been appointed by the Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) as a member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel under Section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance for three years from1 December 2009. • Prof. Ho Puay-peng, director and professor in the School of Architecture, has been appointed by the Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) as a member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel under Section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance for one year from 1 December 2009. • Prof. LimWan-fung Bernard Vincent, professor in the School of Architecture, has been appointed by the Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) as a member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel under Section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance for one year from 1 December 2009. • Prof. Tso Wung-wai, adjunct professor in the Department of Biochemistry, has been appointed by the Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) as a member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel under Section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance for one year from 1 December 2009. • Mr. Lim See-wai David, director of campus development, has been appointed by the Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) as a member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel under Section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance for three years from 1 December 2009. • Prof. Wong Yung-hou, adjunct professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences, has been re-appointed by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development as a member of the Consumer Council for two years from 1 January 2010. • Prof. Sung Jao-yiu Joseph, head of Shaw College, has been elected by registered medical practitioners registered in Parts I and III of the General Register to be a member of the Medical Council of Hong Kong for three years from 24 January 2010. • Prof. Yeung Yue-man, Emeritus Professor of Geography, has been re-appointed as the chairman of the Pan-Pearl River Delta Panel under the Central Policy Unit for one year from 1 January 2010. • Prof. Lam Ching-man, associate professor in the Department of Social Work, has been elected as a member of the Social Workers Registration Board for three years from 16 January 2010. • Dr. Wu Po-him Philip, adjunct professor in the Department of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics, has been re-appointed as a member of the Council of Hong Kong Baptist University for three years from 1 January 2010. • Prof. Yu Tak-sun Ignatius, professor in the School of Public Health and Primary Care, has been appointed as a senior consultant of Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases in November 2009. • Dr. Victor S.K. Lee, director of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, has been appointed by the School of Economics and Business Administration of Beijing Normal University as a visiting professor of its MBA programme for three years. Information in this section is provided by the Communications and Public Relations Office.