Ten book talks were organised in celebration of the Centenary Anniversary.

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Forging a HKU Identity, 1905-1945

Theme Book: History of the University of Hong Kong, Volume 1, 1911-1945, written by Peter Cunich

Speaker: Dr Peter Cunich, School of Humanities, HKU

Moderator: Mr Peter Sidorko, University Librarian, HKU

Date: 29 November 2012 (Thursday)
Time: 7:15-9:00 pm
Venue: Main Library, HKU

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尋根問底的東西

Theme Book: 《東西的故事》安妮．雷納德著
(The Story of Stuff / Annie Leonard)

Speaker: 張韻琪, 綠色和平 項目經理 (Ms Gloria Chang Wan-ki, Campaign Manager, Greenpeace East Asia, HK)

Moderator: 張沛坤, 港大學生會 常綠林 學術幹事 2011-12 (Mr Cheung Pui Kwan, Paul, Academic Secretary 2011-12, Greenwoods, HKUSU)

Date: 15 November 2012 (Thursday)
Time: 7:15-9:00 pm
Venue: Special Collections, Main Library, HKU

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Through Boxer Rebellion, Plague and Revolution
– 45 years of an Irish missionary in Manchuria

Theme Book: Frederick--The Life of My Missionary Grandfather in Manchuria

Speaker: Mr Mark O'Neill
Moderator: Professor Ying Chan, The Journalism and Media Studies Centre, HKU

Date: 22 October 2012 (Monday)
Time: 7:15-9:00 pm
Venue: Special Collections, Main Library, HKU
Language: English

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East and West by Chris Patten

Speaker: Dr Raees Baig (碧樺依博士)
Moderator: Dr Law Chi Kwong (羅致光博士)
Dept of Social Work and Social Administration, HKU

Date: 27 April 2012 (Friday)
Time: 7:15 - 9:00 pm
Venue: Multi-purpose Area, Level 3, Main Library, HKU
Language: English

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怎樣使我的牢不白坐？: 《千日無悔──我的心路歷程》 程翔著 (My 1000-day Ordeal ─ A Spiritual Journey)

Speaker: 程翔先生 (Mr Ching Cheong)
Moderator: 陳婉瑩教授 (Professor Ying Chan)
香港大學新聞及傳媒研究中心總監

Date: 22 March 2012 (Thursday)
Time: 7:15 - 9:00 pm
Venue: Multi-purpose Area, Level 3, Main Library, HKU
Language: Cantonese (廣東話)

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《狼圖騰》姜戎著 (Wolf Totem by Jiang Rong)

Speaker: Ms Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting (張婉婷女士)
Moderator: Dr Elaine K. M. Chan (陳劍梅博士)

Date: 28 February 2012 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:15 - 9:00 pm
Venue: Special Collections, 1/F Main Library
Language: Cantonese (廣東話)

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Steve Jobs written by Walter Issacson

Speaker: Professor Frederick S. H. Ma (馬時亨教授)
Moderator: Dr Elaine K. M. Chan (陳劍梅博士)

Date: 31 January 2012 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:15 - 9:00 pm
Venue: Special Collections, 1/F Main Library
Language: Cantonese (廣東話)

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Power and Charity: A Chinese Merchant Elite in Colonial Hong Kong written by Elizabeth Sinn

Speaker: Dr the Honourable Leong Che-hung
(梁智鴻醫生)
Moderator: Mr Peter Sidorko, HKU Librarian

Date: 13 Octoberl 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 7:15 - 9:00 pm
Venue: Special Collections, 1/F Main Library
Language: English

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University Life and Other Episodes

Theme Book: Memories, A Family Album
Speaker: Mr Edward Sing-tin Ho (何承天先生) 
Moderator: Mr Peter Sidorko, HKU Librarian

Date: 14 April 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 7:15 - 9:00 pm
Venue: Special Collections, 1/F Main Library
Language: English

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Possible Dreams: HKU and a changing Asia

Theme Book: Growing with Hong Kong: the University and its Graduates
Speaker: Professor Wang Gungwu
Moderator: Mr Peter Sidorko, HKU Librarian

Date: 25 March 2011 (Friday)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: Special Collections, 1/F Main Library
Language: English

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We were honoured to have Professor Wang Gungwu to be the first speaker for the HKUL Centenary Book Talk Series. Professor Wang shared with us some imaginaries that explore various possible "dreams" in the history of the University, of its academics past and present and its alumni, and also about HKU's "national" and international links. We were also pleased that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lap-chee Tsui had officiated at the event.