Spring Issue, 2014

GIVING IN FOCUS 17 To recognise students with excellent academic and research achievements in History studies, Professor Wang established two prizes for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Professor Wang also re-designated the balance of the loan fund he set up in 1992 while he was in office to these prizes. “There is great importance in studying History because, as its core, History covers all knowledge of the past and tells the present what could happen in the future. It is an opportune time to put History back in its rightful position.” Professor Wang Gungwu 王賡武 (Vice-Chancellor 1986-1995; Hon DLitt 2002) Wang Gungwu Prizes in History Ingredients for Success “Resources are very important to student development, thus I am more than happy to contribute and help the students to realise their dreams”, said Mr Chui Wai-kwan 徐維均 , a renowned Master Chef and staunch supporter of the University. The Chui’s Student Excellence Scheme 徐氏卓越學生計劃 will enable outstanding students to fulfil their potential and excel through engaging in international competitions, overseas academic conferences, and lead other students to contribute to society through service learning. 七福圖像 , a seven-fold fortune symbol designed by Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, as a gift for Mr Chui Wai-kwan, who is the seventh son in his family, is ingeniously derived from the well-known structure of molecular chaperons ( 份子伴侶 ). Tie that bonds Three Great Families Mr Tse Sik-yan, a loyal alumnus of HKU and Hughes Hall, Cambridge, generously donated a sum to establish a scholarship endowment in the name of his family.  The Scholarships will support HKU PhD students pursuing an MPhil degree at the University of Cambridge. “Today I am so blessed to have my mother with us at this auspicious occasion who, at the elderly age 93, is able to witness the fruition of this Scholarship in her honour and in memory of my late grandfather and father.” Mr Tse Sik-yan 謝錫恩 (BSc 1973; DipEd 1974; AdvDipEd 1979; MEd 1980)