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HKU weekly notice (from April 13 to April 19, 2013)

12 Apr 2013

 

Amalgamation of Scholarship and Art - Selected Artworks of Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole's Collection (April 17 to June 23, 2013)
When the Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole of the University of Hong Kong was established in 2003, Professor Jao Tsung-i contributed two sets of donations, which can be regarded as the major portion of this academic institute. These contributions consist of over 30,000 books by Professor Jao, which include hundreds of wood board printed editions of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The other part of the contribution comprises his calligraphy, paintings and studio objects.

In this exhibition to be held at the University Museum and Art Gallery, Professor Jao selected his most representative works from those he created in the past decades. These artworks not only symbolize Professor Jao’s artistic development and achievements, but exemplify the scholar artist’s accomplishments in calligraphy and painting. Both his literary and visual works are characteristic of the scholar’s intellectual interests, research and knowledge of Chinese classics and the history of art and literature, and his ease and versatility to adopt traditional values.

Details of the preview are as follows:
Date: April 16, 2013 (Tuesday)
Venue: University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU
Media preview
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00
Exhibition preview
Time : 6:00 pm

For media enquiries, please contact Communications and Public Affairs Office:
Assistant Director (Media) Ms Trinni Choy , tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk , or  Manager (Media) Ms Rhea Leung tel: 2857 8555 / 9022 7446 email: rhea.leung@hku.hk

For details of the Exhibition, please contact : University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong;  tel 2241 5500

Always in Our Hearts: Treasures of Professor Hsu Ti Shan
Professor Hsu Ti Shan, an eminent scholar from Yenching University, Peking, was appointed the professor of Chinese at the University in 1935, and served until his premature death in 1941. Despite his short term of six years, Professor Hsu was instrumental in shaping what would eventually become the School of Chinese. He was joined in this endeavour by Mr Ma Kiam, who lectured in Chinese history, and succeeded Professor Hsu when the University reopened after the war. Mr Ma's family has generously donated several of the exhibits that are on display for the first time, including manuscripts of Professor Hsu's writings.

This exhibition commemorates the 120th Anniversary of Professor Hsu Ti Shan's birth and the 85th Anniversary of the School of Chinese.

April 9 to May 11, 2013
Venue: Atrium, Ground Floor, Main Library, HKU
 
Main Library opening hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 11:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

For enquiries, please contact Mr Cyrus Chan at cyrusc@hku.hk or 3917 4984.

Public Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong: A Practitioner’s Note
Public disputes are disputes involving many different interests arising from deep seated conflicts over values and beliefs on issues which have long term impact on the whole society. Methods to resolve public disputes are not the same as private disputes. Mr. Jat Sew-Tong will share his experiences in public dispute resolution in his work as the Chairman of the Minimum Wage Commission and the Independent Police Complaints Council.

Date: April 18, 2013 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue: Large Moot Court, 2/F Cheng Yu Tung Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU

For enquiries, please contact Flora Leung by email at fkleung@hku.hk or by phone at 3917 2941.