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HKU weekly notice (from December 2 to December 9)

02 Dec 2011

 

HKU Memories from the Archives
The University Archives and the University Museum and Art Gallery of The University of Hong Kong are pleased to announce an exhibition on the history of the University through the collections of the University Archives, as part of the University's Centenary celebrations.

The exhibition introduces the development of the University from its founding in 1911 to the present day. Over 100 archival records and artefacts are displayed. Some are provided by the Museum and student groups. Many of them have not been exhibited before. The rare items include the Mace, silver inkstand and ceremonial trowels as well as the 1912 silver model of the Main Building and its original architectural drawings given to Governor Sir Frederick Lugard in 1916.

As the first exhibition to feature the collections of the University Archives, it will also foreground the important role that archives play in preserving both personal and institutional histories, and some of the conservation concerns in taking care of artefacts of the past.

Opening ceremony

The ceremony will be officiated by HKU Council Chairman Dr Leong Che-hung, HKU Vice-chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, and Chairman of the Azalea (1972) Endowment Fund Management Board Mr Wong Kai-man.

Date: December 6, 2011 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: The University Museum and Art Gallery

For media enquiries, please contact Tina Pang / Carol Ho by email at museum@hku.hk or by phone at 22415503/22194263.

Exhibition Tours

The exhibition tours will be led by the University Archivist, Ms Stacy Gould, and the Director of University Museum and Art Gallery, Mr Yeung Chun-tong.

Date: December 10, 2011 and January 14, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 3pm-4pm
Language: English
Led by: Ms Stacy Gould
No. of participants: 35 (All are welcome)

Date: December 10, 2011 and January 14, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Language: Cantonese
Led by: Mr Yeung Chun-tong
No. of participants: 35 (All are welcome)

Details and registration: http://100.hku.hk/heritage/trails

Exhibition

Date: December 7, 2011 to March 18, 2012 
Time: 9:30-18:00
Venue: University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU

The Museum's opening hours are: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am-6:00 pm, Sunday 1:00-6:00 pm. The Museum will be closed on 24-27 December, 31 December (pm), 1-2 January, 22-25 January and 16 March.

HKU Faculty of Architecture to release research findings on WWII Defense Structures in Hong Kong
The HKU Faculty of Architecture will hold a press conference on the 70^th anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong on December 8 (Thursday) to release findings of a comprehensive survey on the British and Japanese World War II military installations in Hong Kong.

The press conference is also held with a view to arousing the public and the government's awareness and interest in properly utilizing military heritage and to discuss the need of a proper conservation policy for the territory's military heritage. Details as follows:

Date: 8 December 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 11am
Venue: Room 531, Knowles Building, HKU
Chairman: Professor David Lung, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture
Presenters: Dr. Daniel Ho, Dr. Ho Yin Lee, and Professor Lawrence Lai

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Trinni Choy (Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk or Ms Melanie Wan (Manager (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2600 email: melwkwan@hku.hk .

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