Bulletin Spring‧Summer 1996

his work in helping those suffering from poor vision. Prof. Lam, 36, has earned recognition for developing treatment and equipment for the visually impaired and helping them realize their work potential. Officer of the Order of the British Empire Prof. Y.M. Yeung, professor of geography and head of Shaw College, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's New Year Honours List announced on 30th December 1995. Badge of Honour Mr. Lee Kam-chung, chairman of the CUHK Convocation and a member of the University Council, was awarded a Badge of Honour in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Dr. Y.N. Hui, who joined the University in August 1995 as a visiting scholar at the Department of Information Engineering, was recently elected a Fellow o f the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in New York. FOUR MADE EMERITUS PROFESSORS The University has awarded the title of emeritus professor to four retired professors 一 Prof. S.T. Chang, Prof. S.W. Tam, Prof. Baysung Hsu, and Prof. T.B. Lin — with effect from 29th November 1995. Emeritus Professor of Biology Prof. S.T. Chang has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of Biology. He joined the University in 1960 and was promoted to professor rank in 1978. He was chair of the Department of Biology from 1983 to 1994 and dean of science from 1975 to 1977. He also held various concurrent posts such as chair of the Science Engineering Complex Management Committee and director of the Institute of Science and Technology at different times. Prof. Chang retired on 30th September 1995. Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Prof. S.W. Tam has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of Chemistry in recognition of his distinguished services to the University as pro-vice- chancellor (1990-94), as professor of chemistry since 1982, as dean of the Graduate School (1981-93), as head of Chung Chi College for two terms, and as acting director of the School of Continuing Studies (1994-95). Prof. Tam joined the University in 1965 and retired on 31st August 1995. Emeritus Professor of Physics Prof. Baysung Hsu has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of Physics. He joined the University as professor of physics in 1964, and was dean of science for two terms — 1969—71 ， and 1977—79. He then served as pro-vice- chancellor for 15 years until his retirement on 30th September 1994. Emeritus Professor of Economics Prof. T.B. Lin has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of Economics. Prof. L i n joined the University in 1966 and was promoted to professor of econ- omics in 1983. He was chair of the Department of Economics from 1975 to 1991, dean of social science from 1977 to 1980 ， and head of New Asia College from 1985 to 1992. He retired on 31st May 1995. 39