Newsletter No. 312

第 312 期 2008 年 2 月 4 日 No. 312 4 February 2008 (續下頁 To be continued ) 第三一二期　二零零八年二月四日 No. 312 4 February 2008 四載瀟灑過　無憾總有情 逸夫書院院長程伯中教授卸任訪問 Four Rewarding and Enjoyable Years Interview with Prof. Ching Pak-chung, Head of Shaw College 2004年，程伯中教授出任逸夫書院院長之時曾說，相對於其 他三所成員書院，逸夫的歷史仍短，而成立的基礎又是因應 大學的擴展，角色亦要配合校方的整體發展需要，是以，獨特 的書院精神也就沒有那麼明顯。四年過去，離任在即，他覺 得逸夫精神可有冒現？ When first assuming duty as Head of Shaw College, Prof. Ching Pak-chung had said that Shaw has a shorter history compared to the other three constituent Colleges. Its establishment was a response to the expansion of the University and its role was to support the development of the whole University. Therefore, the spirit of Shaw was relatively less distinct. Four years have passed and Prof. Ching is stepping down as Head of Shaw. Does he think that the Shaw spirit is more tangible now? 程 伯中教授多番強調，在時間的長河裡，三四年 對建立一所書院的精神來說，只是一個很短 的段落。他指出無論是本港或海外的學府和書院，都 認同培育品格崇高、富於學養的人才，是最重要的使 命。逸夫的院訓「修德講學」，標示了這放諸四海皆 準的理念。 「逸夫人」輪廓鮮明 在履行使命的過程上，過去二十多年來，逸夫積極鼓勵 學生不但參與活動，更要領導推動。程教授說，發展到 現在，很多大型活動的動力都是來自學生，「書院在背 後擔當協助的角色，容許學生在資源規範下，盡量引入 新思維，摸索一條大家都認同的路。」這份認同，最主要 的不是來自院長或教職員，而是學生這個最大的群體。 多年來各種活動不斷推陳出新，「從活動的取態、內容 的日趨多元化，我可看到逸夫同學日漸成長、成熟。」 「『逸夫人』不因循，勇於嘗試，勇於接受新事物， 接受新挑戰，發揮新思維，開創新空間。作為社會 的一分子，他們了解某些底綫、某些框架；作為團體 的一分子，他們知道自己肩負的使命。」問及「逸夫 人」的特質，程教授毫不猶疑，道出這個立體形象。 知所需　引導有方 書院在這方面的配合是有迹可尋的。程教授常常提到 要了解學生所需，多走一步，擴展多點空間。例如， 喜歡組樂隊玩流行音樂的中大學生雖有不少，但是很 多人對這活動不以為然，大學以至書院也缺少支持。 程教授與學生接觸多了，了解到這活動值得鼓勵，於 是便提供地方，並在各方的資助下，打造了一個像樣 的排練室，讓樂隊練習。到現在，很多校內組織在搞 活動的時候，都會情商逸夫的樂隊表演助陣。又如宿 生愛關在房間裡打電玩，院方不會一面倒認為那是反 群體生活的行為，而是因勢利導，組織一個電玩大 賽，把他們引出房間，驅使他們參與籌劃，構思比賽 規則，選擇電玩的規格，確保運作公平，還要動員同 學參加。就是這樣，打電玩便化為一個群體協作的活 動和學習機會。 「逸夫的活動，不但『逸夫人』參加，別的書院也來 參加。」程教授自豪地指出逸夫常開風氣之先。好像 一群校友對划艇很有熱誠，隨而帶動學生的參與，現 在推廣至整所大學，不但其他書院成立了院隊，大學 也有校隊。他認為這種開放、靈活和創新的特色，經 過多幾代「逸夫人」發揚光大，大抵便會成為所謂 「逸夫精神」的重要元素。 校友徑　延展情誼 回想出任院長的日子，程教授感激學生、教師和同事 給他強實的支援，讓他慢慢幹出各持份者都覺得不錯 的成績來。校董會的熱誠也讓他銘感於心。例如越喬 藝廊便是在其中一位校董熱心支持下成立的，用意在 提供場地，支援文化藝術的推廣，曾舉辦的展覽包括 版畫、雕塑、京粵戲曲發展史和早期聖誕卡等。 書院凝聚了不同學科的師生，就像社會的縮影。今日 的院友，往往是一生的良朋，或是事業的夥伴。展望 將來，維繫日漸壯大、人數逾萬的校友網絡，將是書 院要務之一。程教授說，校友事務委員會正在構思怎 樣為「逸夫人」在校園留下印記。從院長辦公室俯 望，可見花園地上豎立了一塊塊的金屬牌，每塊牌上 都刻了一屆「逸夫人」畢業生的名字、年份、系別， 由第一屆到現在，組成一條「校友徑」，是書院刻意 為校友營造的一個景致。程教授笑說：「多年後， 我們的校友帶著男女朋友、甚至丈夫、太太和兒女 新春假期後，本刊下一期（第313期）將於3月4日出版。 The CUHK Newsletter will take a break after the 4 February issue and resume publication on 4 March. P rof. Ching Pak-chung emphasized that three to four years was just a brief episode for the development of the spirit of a college. He pointed out that the motto of Shaw College, ‘To cultivate virtue and to go deeply into what one has learned’, is a stated commitment to the universally upheld idea of cultivating young talent who possess both knowledge and integrity. ‘Shaw People’ In the past 20 years or so, Shaw College has strived to fulfil its mission by encouraging its students to be not only participants of college activities, but organizers and promoters as well. Prof. Ching said that many large-scale activities are actually initiated and pushed by the students. ‘The College only plays a supporting role. Resources permitting, the College encourages its students to break free from conventional thinking and to search for paths that are endorsed by all.’ This endorsement comes not from the College Head or staff, but the largest community of the College, namely, the students. ‘From the increasing diversity of the nature and scope of the activities, I can see that Shaw students are developing and maturing.’ ‘“Shaw People” like to make new attempts and are receptive to new ideas. They are ready to take up challenges and think out of the box. As a part of society, they are sensitive to certain bottom lines and norms. As a member of the community, they know their mission and responsibilities.’ When asked about the characteristics of ‘Shaw People’, Prof. Ching painted this vivid image instantly. Knowing the Needs Prof. Ching values the importance of knowing the needs of the students and creating more space by taking one more step forward. For example, although quite a few CUHK students are keen on forming bands and playing pop music, this activity is frowned on by many. But Prof. Ching realized from his contacts with the students that this is an activity worth encouraging. Therefore, the College injected resources for creating a band room. Now, the Shaw Band has become a popular performer in College and other campus activities. The College believes that video game playing is not necessarily adverse to the social life of students and can be a good way to lure them out of their rooms. It held a video game competition and got these students involved in the planning and organization. In doing so, it succeeded in turning video gaming into a group activity and a learning opportunity. ‘Participants of Shaw activities are not limited to Shaw students. There are also students from the other Colleges.’ Prof. Ching proudly pointed out that Shaw College is a pioneer in many aspects. For example, thanks to the promotion of a few alumni who are