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學生罷課 大學公告 （三）
各位同學、同事、校友：
自星期一（9月29日）與學生和教職員代表會面後，過去數天，我心繫同學，了解你們當中許多人對香港政治改革的熱切訴求，希望表達意見和獲得傾聽。與此同時，同學們的克制、善意，以及對和平參與的承諾，都令我深受感動。 香港專上學生聯會（學聯）在致政府的公開信中，呼籲政府與學生對話，聚焦討論香港的政制改革，對此我全力支持。學聯此舉表現出勇氣且具建設性，亦體現學生真心誠意用和平方式解決社會分歧。 據我所知，政府與學生之間的對話即將展開。對這向前邁進的重要一步，我懇請各方為社會的未來而珍惜這個機會。我完全支持並歡迎這一具建設性的進展。 同時，我呼籲同學繼續保持冷靜並支持和平商討。此外，請時刻確保你自己和朋友的人身安全，不要在人身安全可能受到威脅的地方逗留。正如我們較早前在城大學生會 Facebook 網頁以及前已發出的大學公告中所言：我們的首要關注，就是你們的安全。 我們會竭盡所能，為這期間有需要的學生提供援助。你們若需要幫助，首先請聯絡輔導長陳國康博士及他的同事。 請多保重並注意安全。 校長及大學傑出教授 郭 位 2014年10月3日
Third University Announcement on Student Strike Dear Students, Colleagues and Alumni, I have been deeply concerned about our students over the past few days, since my meetings on Monday, 29 September, with student and staff representatives. I understand that many of you feel strongly about political reform in Hong Kong, and that you wish to have your voices heard. At the same time, I have been deeply moved by our students’ self-restraint, their goodwill and their commitment to peaceful participation. I fully support the open letter of the Hong Kong Federation of Students to call for dialogue with the Government on political reform. It is a courageous and constructive gesture, one that demonstrates the students’ genuine commitment to use peaceful means to resolve differences in society. I understand that a dialogue between the Government and the students will soon commence. This is an important step forward and we ask all parties to value this opportunity for the future of our society. I fully support and welcome this new and constructive development. In the meantime, I appeal to our students to continue to remain calm and to support peaceful discussions. Please ensure your personal safety at all times, and the safety of your friends. Do not stay in areas where your personal safety might be at risk. As we said on the Facebook pages of the CityU Students’ Union the other day, and in previous University Announcements, your safety is our foremost concern. We will do everything we can to help students in need for the duration of the protests. The first point of contact if you need assistance is Dr Raymond Chan, Dean of Students, and his support staff. |