Inauguration ceremony for new students at HKU

New students at The University of Hong Kong are to be officially welcomed to the University on 4 September 2006 at HKU's Loke Yew Hall. Among those giving welcoming addresses will be Vice Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Albert Chau, Chairman of Convocation Mrs. Teresa Tong, President of the Students' Union Mr. Lau Fong. The Guest of Honor Secretary for Justice the Honourable Mr. Wong Yan Lung will address the students.

Members of the press are cordially invited to cover the event, the details are:

Date: 4 Sept 2006 (Mon)
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, HKU
Time:

10:00am ceremony starts

inauguration by Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui

10:25am presentation by the Dean of Student Affairs Dr Albert Chau
10:40am addresss by Mrs. Teresa Tong, Chairman of Convocation
10:45am welcome address by Mr. Lau Fong, President of the Students' Union
10:50am speech by the Honorable Mr. Wong Yan Lung, Secretary for Justice
11:00am Professor Lap-chee Tsui to meet with new students and members from 10 faculties
12:30pm event ends

For media enquiries please contact Ms. Cherry Cheung of External Relations Office, HKU at 2859 2606.