Bulletin Autumn‧Winter 1980

Li Dak SumBuilding Foundation Stone Laid The Foundation stone of Li Dak Sum Building was laid at aceremony on 4th July, 1980. This new teaching block is named after its donor, Mr. Li Dak Sum, whose donation of HK$3 m illion to the University marked the 25th anniversary of his founding of the Roxy Electric Company Limited. The Li Dak Sum Building is a 3-storey building located to the west of the University Library. When completed in February 1981, the building w ill have a total area of 1052 square meters and w ill serve as the teaching and research centre for the Faculty of Business Administration. Vice-Chancellor's Remarks Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Saeki and Mr. Li: It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this ceremony of the laying of foundation stone of the Li Dak Sum Building, and to thank you for honouring us with your presence. This is an occasion that we have been looking forward to for some time. Soon when this building is completed, we shall have acentral place with adequate space for teaching and learning. In celebrating the 25th anniversary of his Roxy Electric Company Limited, Mr. Li has generously made a donation of $3 million toward the building costs; and Mr, Saeki, President of Sharp Corporation of Japan, has graciously come to officiate at this foundation-stone laying ceremony. To both of them we are truly grateful. Thank you. Dr. Ma Lin with Mr. L i Dak Sum (right) and honourable guests from Sharp Corporation o f Japan 17