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CUHK launches special exhibition and website in memory of Professor Sir Charles Kao
CUHK is now launching a special exhibition and website in memory of Professor Sir Charles Kao, GBM, KBE, the third Vice-Chancellor, Honorary Professor of Engineering, and Doctor of Science, honoris causa, of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Laureate of the Nobel Prize in Physics and Great Bauhinia Medalist. The exhibition at the University Library will show items belonging to Professor Kao including medals, certificates, handwritten lecture notes and photos, etc. A place for condolence is also set up for the public to sign in and record their messages of condolence and pay their last respects to Professor Kao.
The details of the exhibition and place for condolence are as follow:
| Date: | From now until 24 October 2018 |
| Time: |
Mondays to Fridays 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Venue: | University Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin (located at the main entrance of the University Library) |
| Transportation: | A shuttle bus running between MTR University Station (outside Exit A) and the Central Steps |
| Enquiry: | 3943-8603 |
The Faculty of Engineering has also launched a special website dedicated to Professor Kao. The public may send their condolence messages to: http://charleskkao-memorial.erg.cuhk.edu.hk/
CUHK launches special exhibition in memory of Professor Kao
Professor Kao’s Hong Kong School Certificate
Professor Kao’s handwritten lecture notes
Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM), HKSAR Government presented to Professor Kao in 2010
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) presented to Professor Kao in 2010
Gift tie with the printing of the cartoon portrait of Professor Kao
