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The Second Inauguration of Endowed Professorships at HKU

16 Apr 2007

 

The Second Inauguration of Endowed Professorships will be held on April 17, Tuesday. The ceremony will be officiated by Dr Victor K K Fung, Chairman of Council, and presided by Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Vice-Chancellor of HKU. Eighteen Endowed Professorships will be established.

An "Endowed Professorship" is one of the most significant awards bestowed upon eminent academics within the University of Hong Kong. The generous donation will become a perpetual endowment in a designated discipline, as the Endowed Professor upholds a proud tradition of excellence. In 2005, eight endowed professorships were established.

An Advisory Committee ensures the appointments to the Endowed Professorships are made in accordance with established University procedures. The Committee members include Dr Raymond Ch’ien (Chairman), Dr Eden Woon, Professor Y K Cheung and Professor Felice Lieh-Mak.

Details of the inauguration on April 17, 2007, Tuesday are as follows:

1. Photo Session for Endowed Professors and Donors
Time: 5:45pm
Venue: Room167, 1/F Main Building

2. Ceremony
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, The University of Hong Kong
Language: English
Photographers are reminded to bring their long lenses.

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