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HKU weekly notice (from April 20 to April 26, 2013)

19 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.

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

Education Seminar Series (8) by the Faculty of Education, HKU
“How to Foster Children with Healthy Voice
The Faculty of Education, in support of the University’s drive to strengthen knowledge exchange, one of the three strategic themes of the University’s Strategic Development, takes the initiative in knowledge sharing with the public by organizing a series of education seminars for parents.  The past seminars on Mathematics, English, Liberal Studies, Information Technology, Studying Abroad, Teaching Children with Proper Voice as well as Children’s Creativity and Talent Development in the past and current years received enthusiastic response.

The Faculty will hold the 8th seminar on “How to Foster Children with Healthy Voice” on April 20 (Saturday). The seminar is a continuation of the one held last year on “Using Clear and Soft Voice to Teach Your Kids” and an echo of the “World Voice Day” on April 16, 2013.

In the seminar, the following issues will be discussed:
•  Unclear voice ≠ Poor articulation?
•  Children’s voice can be a determinant of impression?
•  Any relationship between voice and learning?
•  How parents can help children to have healthy voice?
•  How to know if your children have voice problem?

Dr. Estella Ma is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences of the Faculty.  Upon the completion of her doctoral study at HKU in 2003, she worked at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the University of Queensland as a lecturer before she rejoined the Division in 2006.  Dr. Ma’s primary research interest is clinical voice science and disorders.  The majority of her research takes a functional approach and is framed by the health classification scheme of the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).  She is the Director of the Voice Research Laboratory.

Media representatives are cordially invited to the seminar, the details are as follows:

Date:  April 20, 2013 (Saturday)
Time:  2:30pm – 4:00pm
Venue:   Room 1, Library Extension Building, the University of Hong Kong
Language:  Cantonese

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

HKU Libraries' Reading Club
For generations of readers The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences - the entire story of human endeavour laid out in all its grandeur and folly, drama and pain, in a single book.

Now, for the first time, this landmark bestseller has been completely overhauled - not just bringing it up to date, but revising it throughout in the light of new research and discoveries, such as revolutionary changes in our understanding of ancient civilizations, and what seems to be the inexorable rise of Asia and the increasingly troubled situation in the West. The republication is an opportunity to celebrate a book that is both a richly rewarding narrative and a permanent work of reference.

The book has been updated by award-winning writer and historian Professor Odd Arne Westad, most recently author of the glowingly reviewed Restless Empire: China and the World Since 1750. Odd Arne Westad is Professor of International History at LSE and Director of LSE IDEAS, the LSE's centre for international affairs, diplomacy and strategy.

Speaker: Professor Odd Arne Westad
Moderator: Dr Priscilla Roberts (School of Humanities, HKU)
Date: April 25, 2013 (Thursday)
Time: 7:15 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Special Collections, Main Library, HKU
Language: English
Registration: http://lib.hku.hk/friends/reading_club/bt2013_03.html

Enquiry:  Ms Marina Yeung (reading_club@lib.hku.hk) 

Media Contact:  Ms. Carmen Tsang, Tel: 2859 2211

Distinguished Lecture by 2011 Nobel Laureate in Economics Professor Thomas J. Sargent. -
Fundamentals of Currency Union Crises
"George Stigler said that a war can ravage half a continent and raise no new issues in economic theory. The Euro crisis and related debt and fiscal disturbances in the U.S. as well bring Stigler's saying to mind. The lecture will describe basic forces and contending interests that underlie present struggles to manage currencies and debts."

Professor Thomas J. Sargent is currently a professor of Economics of New York University.

Date: April 25, 2013 (Thursday)
Time: Reception starts at 5:30pm, Lecture starts at 6:00pm
Venue: Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall, Graduate House, HKU
Moderator: Professor Richard Wong, Chair of Economics, HKU

Registration: http://www.fbe.hku.hk/go/Distinguished-Lecture-by-Professor-Thomas-J-Sargent

Enquiries: fbecomm@hku.hk

The First Mineral Festival 2013
Mineral Treasures of China to be displayed at the Stephen Hui Geological Museum, HKU
Although China has abundant mineral resources with a long mining history, mineral collecting has not been a tradition in China for long. Only recently beautiful mineral specimens from China have been emerging on the international mineral collector's market. The Stephen Hui Geological Museum together with the Mineralogy Society of Hong Kong organizes the first Mineral Festival 2013 sponsored by the University of Hong Kong. A Special Exhibition: Mineral Treasures of China will be held from 27 April to 30 August 2013 at the Stephen Hui Geological Museum. Over 50 world-class mineral specimens are on display from the private collection of Dr. Guanghua Liu representing the most spectacular mineral specimen finds in China in the last 30 years. The Exhibition is open to the public.

The Special Exhibition : Mineral Treasures of China will show a collection of rare, large and gorgeous mineral specimens originated from various provinces. Different minerals which formed under distinct natural environments are significant not only for appreciation but can also illustrate the geological history of the Earth. Some of them are even closely linked to our daily lives. Visitors will get a glimpse into the world of vivid China minerals such as the remarkable green fluorite amounting to approximately 70 kilograms from Hunan, the rare and large scheelite and ottensite crystals from Sichuan and Guizhou respectively, and Guangdong’s malachite as well as hemimorphite and aquamarine beryl from Yunnan.

Media representatives are cordially invited to the Opening Ceremony of the Special Exhibition, and the details are :

Venue: Stephen Hui Geological Museum
Date: April 26, 2013 (Friday)
Time: 7pm – 7:30pm                                                                          

***For those media representatives who want to have a preview of the Exhibition and interview the the spokesperson of the Exhibition Dr Petra Bach and Professor Chan Lung-sang, please arrive earlier on the same day (26 April) at 5:30pm.

For press enquiry, please contact:
Rhea Leung, Manager (Media) Communications and Public Affairs Office,
at 2857 8555 / 9022 7446 or rhea.leung@hku.hk

For enquiry about the exhibition, programmes and activities, please contact :
Sandie Ho, Stephen Hui Geological Museum, at 2241 5472 or sandieho@hku.hk

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.