Congratulations to Professor Charles Kao, Nobel Laureate in Physics 2009

Definitive Stamp Sheetlet and Souvenir Booklet of "Congratulations to Professor Charles K. KAO on his award of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics"

The Hongkong Post is issuing a Definitive Stamp Sheetlet and a Souvenir Booklet to commemorate Professor Charles Kao on his award of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics. Part of the proceeds from sales of the Souvenir Booklet will be donated to “Charles K. Kao Foundation for Alzheimer’s Disease Limited”. Interested parties are welcome to purchase at any Hong Kong Post Offices from 21 September 2010 onwards. For more information, please contact Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau Hotline at 2785-5711.

Exhibition Period Extended

The Lore of a Laureate: A Tribute to Charles Kao, Former CUHK Vice-Chancellor and Nobel Laureate

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is glad to extend the the exhibition period of “The Lore of a Laureate: A Tribute to Charles Kao, Former CUHK Vice-Chancellor and Nobel Laureate” in the CUHK campus to 10 October. The exhibition was first held from early February when Professor returned to CUHK and then re-run in May. Those who still have not come to visit the exhibition should hurry and take this opportunity.
The exhibition highlights Professor Kao's lifetime of achievements as well as his legendary contribution to fiber optic communications. The Nobel Medal kindly donated by Professor Kao to CUHK is on display. Video footages of Professor Kao is shown in the exhibition, including his demonstration of optical communication technology in the 1960s, the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony, the exhibition’s opening ceremony, the "Walk with Professor Kao" CUHK Walkathon, as well as some of the University activities attended by Professor Kao during his vice-chancellorship at CUHK. All are welcome and admission is free. Details of the exhibition:
Date: 24 May 2010 (Monday) – 10 October 2010 (Sunday)

Venue: Exhibition Hall, G/F, University Library

Opening Hours:

From 24 May to 30 June AND
23 August to 10 October:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

From 2 July to 22 August:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

22 September:
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*Closed on 16 June, 1 July, 23 September and 1 October

Free Admission




Definitive Stamp Sheetlet and Souvenir Booklet of "Congratulations to Professor Charles K. KAO on his award of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics" The Hongkong Post is issuing a Definitive Stamp Sheetlet and a Souvenir Booklet to commemorate Professor Charles Kao on his award of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics. Part of the proceeds from sales of the Souvenir Booklet will be donated to “Charles K. Kao Foundation for Alzheimer’s Disease Limited”. Interested parties are welcome to purchase at any Hong Kong Post Offices from 21 September 2010 onwards. For more information, please contact Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau Hotline at 2785-5711.

Exhibition Period Extended The Lore of a Laureate: A Tribute to Charles Kao, Former CUHK Vice-Chancellor and Nobel Laureate The Chinese University of Hong Kong is glad to extend the the exhibition period of “The Lore of a Laureate: A Tribute to Charles Kao, Former CUHK Vice-Chancellor and Nobel Laureate” in the CUHK campus to 10 October. The exhibition was first held from early February when Professor returned to CUHK and then re-run in May. Those who still have not come to visit the exhibition should hurry and take this opportunity. The exhibition highlights Professor Kao's lifetime of achievements as well as his legendary contribution to fiber optic communications. The Nobel Medal kindly donated by Professor Kao to CUHK is on display. Video footages of Professor Kao is shown in the exhibition, including his demonstration of optical communication technology in the 1960s, the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony, the exhibition’s opening ceremony, the "Walk with Professor Kao" CUHK Walkathon, as well as some of the University activities attended by Professor Kao during his vice-chancellorship at CUHK. All are welcome and admission is free. Details of the exhibition: Date: 24 May 2010 (Monday) – 10 October 2010 (Sunday) Venue: Exhibition Hall, G/F, University Library Opening Hours: From 24 May to 30 June AND 23 August to 10 October: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. From 2 July to 22 August: Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed 22 September: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Closed on 16 June, 1 July, 23 September and 1 October Free Admission