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The Chinese University of Hong Kong Holds 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

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CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

Ms. Chen Wai-wai Vivien

Dr. Joseph Koo

Prof. Lawrence Juen-yee Lau

Prof. Robert C. Merton

Mr. Mo Yan

Prof. Wang Shu

Prof. Robert C. Merton delivers a speech

Mr. Mo Yan delivers a speech

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held its 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees today (4 December).  Dr. Vincent H.C. CHENG, Chairman of the University Council presided at the Congregation.

Seven distinguished persons were conferred honorary degrees in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective areas of academic and cultural progress, the promotion of community welfare, and the development of CUHK.  They are: Ms. CHEN Wai-wai Vivien, Dr. Joseph KOO, Prof. Lawrence Juen-yee LAU, Prof. Robert C. MERTON, Mr. MO Yan, Prof. WANG Shu and Prof. ZHOU Ji.

Prof. Lawrence Juen-yee Lau was conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa.  Mr. Mo Yan received the degree of Doctor of Literature, honoris causa.  Prof. Robert C. Merton and Prof. Zhou Ji received the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa.  Ms. Chen Wai-wai Vivien, Dr. Joseph Koo and Prof. Wang Shu were awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa. Professor Zhou was unable to come to Hong Kong to attend the Congregation due to an urgent commitment. The University conferred the degree on him in absentia.

Besides the seven honorary degrees, a total of 372 doctoral degrees were conferred at the Congregation.  These included four Doctor of Medicine, 352 Doctor of Philosophy, nine Doctor of Education, two Doctor of Music, three Doctor of Nursing, and two Doctor of Psychology.

Attachments:
Citations of seven honorary graduates
Speech of Prof. Robert C. Merton

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CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

 

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

 

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

 

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

CUHK 77th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

 

Ms. Chen Wai-wai Vivien

Ms. Chen Wai-wai Vivien

 

Dr. Joseph Koo

Dr. Joseph Koo

 

Prof. Lawrence Juen-yee Lau

Prof. Lawrence Juen-yee Lau

 

Prof. Robert C. Merton

Prof. Robert C. Merton

 

Mr. Mo Yan

Mr. Mo Yan

 

Prof. Wang Shu

Prof. Wang Shu

 

Prof. Robert C. Merton delivers a speech

Prof. Robert C. Merton delivers a speech

 

Mr. Mo Yan delivers a speech

Mr. Mo Yan delivers a speech

 

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