HKU Bulletin February 2013 (Vol. 14 No. 2)

News in Brief Showing Gratitude for Their Generosity HKUHolds Dedication Ceremonies on the Centennial Campus Now that the four-year undergraduate curriculum has been implemented and the Centennial Campus is up and running, the University has held dedication ceremonies to thank those who have been instrumental in helping us bring our new buildings and facilities into being. Dr Lui Che-woo has long been supportive of HKU in enhancing the quality of legal education, and the Law Library was named after him in 1997. In 2010, Dr Lui provided further support to the University to set up an expanded law library on the Centennial Campus. A dedication ceremony was held on October 30, 2012 to celebrate the new home of the law library. The new 1,500m 2 Lui Che Woo Law Library houses more than 120,000 volumes, is equipped with technologies for digital legal research, and will serve as a key knowledge resource for law students and legal professionals alike. On November 8, 2012 HKU held a dedication ceremony for the Cheng Yu Tung Tower, in recognition of Dr Cheng’s generous support of campus development and the Faculty of Law. The new building is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, a new and larger moot court, advocacy laboratories, an expanded law library, and an Alumni and Reading Room. Professor Johannes Chan, Dean of Law, noted at the ceremony: “To us, the new home is a commitment to the important and unique mission of the Faculty in maintaining and developing the rule of law in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.” On January 6, a dedication ceremony for the Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre was held, followed by an Inaugural Concert featuring the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. The support of Dr the Honourable Lee Shau-kee has resulted in the creation of the Centennial Campus’ landmark Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, which includes 26 lecture halls and classrooms, a black box theatre and the aptly named Grand Hall, the largest auditorium on campus and a prime event venue for lectures, concerts and other activities. On behalf of the University, Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Dr Lui Che-woo, Dr Cheng Yu- tung and Dr the Honourable Lee Shau-kee for their generosity, saying: “These philanthropists and the University have always shared the same vision and mission in nurturing future leaders. Their benevolence will be legacies for future generations.” M # ) & $ ( ) ) ( - . + & / 0 & 1 2 + & ! ! , On January 17, a free HKU Mobile App was launched, with both Android and iOS versions. The App was produced by HKU’s Information Technology Services (ITS), in collaboration with the Centre of Development and Resources for Students, the Communications and Public Affairs Office, and the HKU Libraries. According to ITS, the mobile platform has a robust integration with the University’s Central Authentication Services infrastructure for security. The App lets users access a variety of campus information from their smartphones or tablet devices, and is targeted at students, staff and visitors. It includes nine modules in the initial phase, namely News, Events, Maps, Libraries, Student Life, Food, Timetable, Emergency and Shuttle Bus, providing useful information ranging from student resources and upcoming activities to updates of catering outlets. The App is available for free download from Google Play and the iTunes App Store. M Get Campus Information wherever You Are with the New HKUMobile App & % 3 & % / The Grand Hall in the Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, with its exceptional acoustics and 1,000-seat capacity, is one of the highlights of the Centennial Campus and an excellent venue for academic lectures and cultural activities. But to ensure all future events in the Hall will be perfectly heard, the University organised a series of ‘Preliminary Acoustic Preparing for Perfect Performances Every Time Acoustic Test Concerts Held before the Grand Hall’s O"cial Opening Test Concerts’ last December to identify and address any potential issues. Students and staff were given the opportunity to join professional acousticians in shaping the Hall’s acoustics before its official opening. The celebrated acts included A Night at the Opera, The Snowman & The Bear and the most sought-after ‘Rebecca Pan and Friends’. Organised by the General Education Unit, this last concert brought together the legendary Chinese diva and young musicians for an inspiring dialogue cum mini concert. Not only did Ms Pan perform with a group of young artists, she also shared her musical journey with the audience and discussed the way she explored her hybrid identity and her mixture of music and cultures. M 05 The University of Hong Kong Bulletin February 2013