Bulletin Autumn 1988

* Professor Joseph C.K. Lee, on the Supple mentary Medical Professions Council for a term o f two years, effective 1st October, 1988. * Dr. Wong Yue-chim, senior lecturer in econ omics, on the Working Group o f Sixth Form Educa tion. * Professor Allan Chang, professor o f obstetrics and gynaecology, on the Midwives Board for a period o f three years. * Dr. Hsueh Tien-tung, senior lecturer in econ omics, and Dr. Lau Siu-kai, reader in sociology, to participate in the United Kingdom Council for National Academic Awards validation exercise for the proposed BSocSc (Hons.) in China Studies and BA (Hons.) in Arts and Social Sciences (sociology option) o f the Hong Kong Baptist College. * Dr. Lai Kar-neng, senior lecturer in medicine, on the Nursing Board o f Hong Kong for a period o f three years. * Dr. Ip Yiu-keung, lecturer in accounting and finance, on the working committee for a proposal for setting up an examination system for the securities industry practitioner o f the Stock Exchange o f Hong Kong Ltd. Appointments Board The following persons have accepted the vice- chancellor's invitation to serve on the Appointments Board for a term o f two years until 31st July, 1990: Mr. Tony Fung, chairman and managing director o f Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd. (to continue to serve as chairman o f the board) Ms. Teresa Tse Man-ming, principal assistant secretary for the civil service (appointments) o f the Government Secretariat. Gordon Watson Medal Professor Arthur K.C. Li, foundation professor o f surgery and chairman o f the department o f surgery, was awarded the Gordon Watson Medal by the Royal College o f Surgeons o f England at the 1988 annual meeting. This award is made every five years for con tribution to surgery. Professor Arthur K.C. Li was also invited by the Royal College o f Surgeons o f England to deliver the annual Stanford Cade Memorial Lecture on a topic related to cancer. ACUCA Presidency Professor S.W. Tam , head o f Chung Chi College, dean o f graduate school and professor o f chemistry, has been elected president o f the Association o f Christian Universities and Colleges (ACUCA) at its recent 7th general assembly, for a term o f two years. Business Administration Diplomas Graduation The jo in t graduation ceremony o f the diploma courses in business management, finance, and mar­ keting & international business organized by the department o f extramural studies and the faculty of business administration was held on 9th September, 1988. Professor Baysung Hsu, the pro-vice-chancellor, gave a speech at the ceremony and presented the awards for outstanding scholastic performance. There are about 130 graduates this year, most o f whom are degree holders and have many years o f working experience. MED Diploma Course Graduation The ninth graduation ceremony o f the diploma course in management for executive development (MED), the department o f extramural studies, took place at the Hotel Furama on 15th October, 1988. There were altogether sixty-six graduates. Dr. Francis K. Pan, director o f studies, made an opening address and Sir David and Lady Akers- Jones officiated at the ceremony. College Founders' Days Three constituent colleges o f the University celebrated their anniversaries in September and Octo ber 1988. New Asia College celebrated its thirty-ninth anniversary as well as the 2539th birthday o f Con fucious (Teachers' Day) on 30th September, United College celebrated its thirty-second anniversary on 21st October, and Chung Chi College held its thirty- seventh founder's day on 28th October. Celebration programmes o f the colleges included scholarship/prize awarding ceremonies, lunches/din ners, dances, round-the-campus races, as well as other sports and recreational activities. 21