Fall Issue, 2014

Professor Ian Davies 戴義安 1942 – 2014 (Hon DSc 2006) I first met Ian when we worked together on the University Council. He was extremely capable, and was always the first choice to handle any tough assignments. To his great credit, he accepted all tasks with humility, and carried out his work with great dedication and resourcefulness. His formidable intellect, used wisely, made him a perfect example of the HKU motto, Wisdom and Virtue. Dr the Hon Sir David Li 李國寶 (Hon LLD 1996) Pro-Chancellor O ur first encounter was not a very pleasant one. Dental Studies was then part of the Medical Faculty and as the Associate Dean of Medicine I sat on the Board of Selection for professors. I was initially opposed to his appointment. He was only 38 years old and it was very unusual for such a young person to be appointed to full professorship in the Medical Faculty in those days. I later changed my mind and supported his appointment. That was probably my only contribution to the establishment of the Faculty of Dentistry. Professor Rosie Young 楊紫芝 (MBBS 1953; MD 1959; Hon DSc 1995) Chairman of HKU Foundation, Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor (1988 – 1992); Pro-Vice-Chancellor (1984 -1993); Dean of Medicine (1983 – 1984) I did not have the opportunity of meeting him (Ian). I wish I did though. They (my colleagues) have shown me a portrait of someone we would all like to know: extremely intelligent, a trusted colleague, a great leader, and a man who was warm, gracious, engaging and kind. Professor Peter Mathieson 馬斐森 President and Vice-Chancellor I had known Ian since I was a dental student. He was my mentor, a professor of mine. I remember once I curiously asked Ian how should one plan for his career. Ian stopped for a while and gave me a little smile, ‘ Gordon, you don’t need to plan or worry too much. You simply need to do the best that you can. Opportunity will come. When it comes, take it with no fear’. Ian, I am doing exactly what you told me to do: Just do the best that I can. Dr Gordon Chiu 趙啓聰 (BDS 1987; MDS 1989) I was amazed how he finished the surgery in such a graceful manner. He had a big body. His fingers were ‘gigantic’ compared to the patient’s month. But, he acted like he were playing piano and we were listening to the Moonlight sonata. Dr Vincent Ngai 倪貴城 (BDS 1994; MDS 1997; AdvDipPeriodont 2006) • 13 th Vice-Chancellor (2000 – 2002) • Pro-Vice-Chancellor (1991 – 2000) • Registrar (1999 – 2000) • Dean of Dentistry and Director of Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong (1983 – 1989) InMemoriam 54