Curtain falls for the University's 65th Anniversary after 10 months of jubilant celebrations. Over 60 large scale activities have been rolled out for this historic year. This issue's Cover Story reviews some of the memorable moments.
Some 7,800 graduates dressed up for the Eighth Congregation. The Special Reports tells you more.

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January 2003

Part 1 1.3MB

• Walking down the memory lane
  六十五周年晚宴 薈萃社會賢達
• Bauhinia Cup winners announced
  二十五位傑出企業家獲頒紫荊花杯
  
• Continuing search for building advancement
  
• The heart of caring: Faculty Open House
  
• Celebration on the Catwalk
  
• Outlook for E-business
  
• Celebration Snapshots
  

Part 2 176KB

• 7,800 graduates get dressed for success
  
• President urges integration with the Chinese mainland
  
• Four honorary doctorates conferred
  
• Honorees hold open forums
  
• University Fellowships for distinguished leaders
  

Part 3 232KB

• Grooming talents for the motherland
  
• China Business Centre celebrates 10th Anniversary
  
• President's term extended
  
• President awarded GBS
  
• Time out: management workshop to brainstorm strategy
  
• The benevolent Tang family
  
• Businessman invests on worthy cause
  
• Face to face with Sir Gordon
  
• Main news in brief
  

Part 4 444KB

• Eyes on the Myopia Conference
  
• Breaking new grounds in construction technology
  
• Heads meet to discuss future of applied technology
  校長論壇共商應用科技未來
  
• Distinguished scholars shed light on PolyU
  傑出學人訪理大
  

Part 5 480KB

• Exhibition prepares graduates for tough competition
  
• Metting with leaders in town
  
• Culture of the World Series

Part 6 28KB

• Top researchers reap coveted award
  
• PolyU inventor named 2002 Young Scientist
  
• External Appointments
  
• Top-notch researchers named "Most Cited Scientists"
  
• First Eta Sigma Delta established in Asia Pacific

Part 7 188KB

• Rewarding intership at Peninsula Chicago
  
• Thanks to ISE mentors
  
• First batch Shenzhen MBA students set foot on campus
  
• Glory for textile students in China
  
• Chevening scholarship goes to FAST outstanding student
  
• Distinguished trio win HSBC scholarships
  
• Top athlete snaps gold award
  
• High table dinner adds colour to hall life
  

Part 8 140KB

• A warm welcome from miles away
  
• LCS alumni association inaugurates
  
• Senior alumni celebrate silver anniversary