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HKU weekly notice (from November 6 to November 12)

05 Nov 2010

 

"Education Research Degrees Alumni Reunion Forum" by HKU Faculty of EducationIn celebration of the University's Centenary, the HKU Faculty of Education will organize the "Education Research Degrees Alumni Reunion". The Alumni Forum, which is the first ever in the faculty, will be one of the highlights of the Reunion event. Four distinguished PhD graduates are invited to share in the Forum. They are:

- Dr CHAN Ka Ki Catherine, Deputy Secretary for Education, Curriculum and Quality Assurance Branch, Education Bureau
- Professor MOK Mo Ching Magdalena, Chair Professor of Assessment and Evaluation, The Hong Kong Institute of Education
- Professor SUN Miantao, Director of Research Institute of Educational Economics and Administration, Shenyang Normal University
- Professor WEN Qiufang, Director of National Research Centre for Foreign Language Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University

Date:  November 6, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Venue: Wang Gungwu Theatre, Graduate House, HKU

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Queenie Wong, Development and Communications Manager, Faculty of Education, HKU (Tel: 2219 4270 / Mobile: 9220 5840 / Fax: 2540 6360 / E-mail: qlpwong@hku.hk).

HKU Faculty of Engineering to Award Students and Honour Teachers
The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Engineering will present prizes and awards to outstanding students and teachers in recognition of their achievements and excellence in research and teaching. This year's Dean's Honours List will be presented by Professor George L Tham, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, HKU. Ir Professor Reuben Chu, President, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, will be the Guest of Honour. HKU Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Professor Roland T Chin, will honour teachers for their outstanding achievements.

Date:     November 6, 2010 (Saturday)
Time:     2.00 p.m.
Venue:   Loke Yew Hall, HKU

For enquiries please contact Veronica Leung, Faculty of Engineering, HKU (Tel: 2219 4707 /2546 9142 / E-mail: veronica.leung@hku.hk) or Ms Trinni Choy, tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk or Ms Melanie Wan tel: 2859 2600 email: melwkwan@hku.hk

Launching of gambling education website
The Social Sciences Research Centre will launch a gambling education website for the youths, teachers and parents, and professionals in the field. You are cordially invited to a briefing on details of the website and a presentation on "Awareness Education Project for children (9-11) and adolescents (12-18) for the Prevention of Problem Gambling".

Date: November 8, 2010 (Monday)
Time: 6pm - 7 pm
Venue: Convocation Room, Main Building, HKU
Speakers:
- Professor John Bacon-Shone, Director of Social Sciences Research Centre
- Dr. Gracemary Leung, Social Sciences Research Centre
- Ms. Mary Ho, from Macfield Education Ltd.

For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Trinni Choy, tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk  or Ms Melanie Wan tel: 2859 2600 email: melwkwan@hku.hk  .

Book talk: "Mao's Great Famine"
While Communist Party archives are still very closely guarded, over the past four or five years, they have gradually opened up to the extent that serious research has become possible on the famine during the Great Leap Forward from 1958 to 1962. In a fresh look at the incident, Professor Frank Dikötter, Chair Professor of the Humanities, HKU estimates up to 45 million people may have died, which is much higher than previously estimated. You are cordially invited to a talk by Professor Dikötter on his new book.

Date: November 11, 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30pm - 9pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre
Moderator: Dr. J. Charles Schencking, Chairperson of the Department of History, HKU
Language: English

For enquiries, please contact Andy Leung by email at koaleung@hkucc.hku.hk

HKU Libraries to hold talk on "Hong Kong Designers Inside-Out!"
Theme book: Brody: The Graphic Language of Neville Brody
The talk is part of the General Education Theme Week entitled "Made by Hong Kong: Beyond Designer Labels". Renowned designers, artists and art directors will unveil the latest design trends and share the wonders of their internationally acclaimed designs. The Graphic Language of Neville Brody is a classic book on graphic and font design for those who are interested in the culture and fashion in the 80's & 90's.

Speakers: Ms. Christie Ho, Mr Jackson Tse, Mr. Steve Chan
Date: November 11, 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: Special Collections, 1/F, Main Library, The University of Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese (simultaneous interpretation will be available in English or Putonghua upon request in advance)

For enquiries, please contact Marina Yeung by email at mstyeung@HKUCC-COM.hku.hk

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