University applauds first bachelor-degree graduates
by Mimi Chau

FORMER chief secretary Sir David Ford and biotechnology expert Professor Fung Yuan-cheng received honorary degrees when they joined 789 graduate students at the second congregation of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).

The event marked a milestone in the university's history, as HKUST bid farewell to its first batch of bachelor-degree graduates.

'It is our hope that society will soon see that Hong Kong in the 21st century will differ markedly from the Hong Kong of the 1980s and decide to invest more of her ample resources in the education of her people,' Vice-Chancellor Professor Woo Chia-wei told those assembled.

Three new medals to commend distinguished teaching, contribution to students services and outstanding academic performance were presented.

Department of Economics lecturer Dr Joseph Lian Yi-zheng was named the recipient of the Michael Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching for his work 'inspiring enthusiasm' among his students.

The first president of the Students' Union, Sean Lin, carried off the Stephen Cheong Kam-chuen Medal for Distinguished Service to the Student Body. The honour is awarded to the graduating student who best exemplifies caring, constructive and dedicated leadership.

The HKUST Academic Achievement Medal recognises students who attain academic excellence. Awards went to Chan Kwok-leung, Wong Lik and Har Hing-chi.

Jack Lau, the first student to receive a Phd from the university, in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, said he would continue teaching at his alma mater and carrying out microelectronics research.

'In the future, I hope that I can contribute back to the university and also to Hong Kong, where I was born,' the 27-year-old assistant lecturer said.

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