Bulletin No. 1, 2011

Tenth Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony 27  Prof. Tam Sheung-wai Prof. Tam Sheung-wai is currently President Emeritus of The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) and Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, CUHK. Professor Tam is a veteran teacher, researcher and university administrator with nearly 40 years of experience and has made remarkable contributions to the higher education sector. He has rendered long and distinguished service to CUHK for over three decades since he firstly joined the Department of Chemistry in 1965. He served in different important positions, including member of the University Council, pro- vice-chancellor, president and head of Chung Chi College, and dean of Graduate School. During his tenure as the president of OUHK, the university has become a prominent adult and distance education centre in the region. His valuable contribution to the promotion of lifelong learning has earned him numerous accolades, including OBE, Gold Bauhinia Star by the HKSAR Government, and the ‘Prize of Excellence for Individuals’ by the International Council for Open and Distance Education. Mr. Tchou Ming-kong Larry Mr. Tchou Ming-kong Larry is a distinguished expert in the hotel industry and Adjunct Associate Professor of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at CUHK. He joined the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong in 1970 and was promoted to Managing Director of Hyatt International-Asia Pacific Limited with responsibilities for the company’s operations and development in Asia and the Pacific. Dedicated to vocational education and training, Mr. Tchou took up various positions at the Vocational Training Council of the HKSAR Government, and has served as chairman of the Hong Kong Hotels Association and vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Employees Retraining Board. He was conferred Honorary Fellow and Outstanding Honorary Award by the Vocational Training Council for his contributions to the profession. He has been chairman of the Advisory Committee on Hotel and Tourism Management of CUHK since 2002 and contributed significantly to the development of the School by fostering collaboration between the industry and the School, strengthening curriculum design, and maximizing employment opportunities for the graduates.