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DRAFT SPEECH BY HON S L CHEN, CBE, JP LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 23.7.86
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Declaration of Shaw College) Bill 1986
Since its incorporation and establishment in October 1963 under the Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance, the University so named in the Ordinance has provided Hong Kong with an institution of higher learning of which it can be proud. More than 15,000 graduates have passed through the gates of the Chinese University and many of them have made
Some are significant contribution to the Hong Kong community. among the leaders in the various professions in Hong Kong and many are active in public life.
Today, each of the three original Colleges, namely, Chung Chi College, New Asia College and The United College of Hong Kong, already has between 1,600 to 1,800 students, and existing facilities have long reached maximum utilisation levels. It has become apparent that there will be a need for an expansion of collegiate facilities currently available at the University. The time has come, therefore, for consideration to be given to the establishment of a fourth college along much the same lines as the three existing ones.
Fortunately for the University, a well-known benefactor of education in Hong Kong has come forward at just This this juncture with a generous donation of $100 million. benefactor of the University is none other than Sir Run Run Shaw. With this level of funding, the University will be able to build a multi-storey hostel for 1,200 students with suitable amenities like canteens and reading rooms, a number of conference and seminar rooms, computer labs and gymnasia, as well as offices and quarters for College staff. Planning for the establishment of the new fourth college is already
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