Dear fellow alumni,

On behalf of the Fourth Standing Committee of CityU Convocation which has recently come on board, I would like to wish you and your family a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse.
 
In this festive season of hope and refreshing start, we are gearing up to serve on the Convocation and your support is our driving force. We look forward to seeing you soon!
 
Clovis Lau
Convocation Chairman

The Annual General Meeting of the CityU Convocation was held on 17 December 2013. The Standing Committee of the CityU Convocation would like to thank members for joining the event. During the meeting, the Convocation Chairman Miss Karmen Chan gave an overview of the achievements of Convocation over the past year and enhanced members’ understanding of the Convocation. She also conveyed her warmest congratulation to the members of the Fourth Standing Committee. To retrieve the special moments, please view the online photo gallery.

Convocation members gather at the AGM to learn about the Convocation accomplishments of 2013.

Convocation is dedicated to nurturing a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship amongst the University, its alumni and the community. In December, Chairman Miss Karmen Chan attended the meeting of Community Relations Committee in which members devise strategies to cultivate a socially responsible culture and to promote the development of the University in the community. Furthermore, as a member of the Selection Panel of Teaching Excellence Awards, Karmen actively participated in a series of interviews and the selection process is getting fully underway.

Convocation Chairman Miss Karmen Chan actively participates in various University endeavors.

As a Supporting Organisation, Convocation invited fellow alumni to attend the NU SKIN master forum featuring keynote speaker Professor Joseph Nye, Jr. on 9 December. Renowned for his theory of soft power, Professor Nye is a political scientist and former Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. We hope alumni would get inspiration from this top global thinker on mastering the theory that leading to success.

Professor Joseph Nye, Jr. illustrates how his concept is able to influence the behavior of others to get the outcomes they want.

On behalf of the Convocation, Vice-Chairman Mr William Khoo joined the CityU Alumni Forum – “Investment Wisdom in a Turbulent Economy” on 28 November. In this forum featuring two prominent speakers Mr Shih Wing-ching (施永青先生) and alumnus Ms Agnes Wu Mang-ching (胡孟青女士) who are notable for their professional sectors of real estate and stock markets respectively. Alumni participants enjoyed a fun-filled evening and learned good tips on investment strategies. The forum was organised by the Alumni Relations Office (ARO) and supported by the Convocation as event partner. William enjoyed the interaction with fellow alumni and guest speakers while taking the opportunity to promote the Convocation. Please view the photo gallery here.

On another occasion, William was delighted to attend the Alumni Ambassador Day organised by the ARO on 14 December. As a devoted alumnus and also Vice-Chairman of the Convocation, he was invited to share his memorable experiences as alumni ambassador on stage with the audience. He also joined the stage parties in the launching ceremony for the 10th Anniversary of Alumni Ambassador Scheme. Please view the photo gallery here.

On behalf of the Convocation, Vice-Chairman Mr William Khoo presents lucky draw prize to the winner.

Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr William Khoo (third from left) joins other stage parties in the launching ceremony of the 10th Anniversary of Alumni Ambassador Scheme.

Thank you for your support

The tenure of the Third Standing Committee of CityU Convocation is drawing to a close at the end of 2013. On behalf of the Standing Committee members, I would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support over the past two years.

It has been our honour to serve the alma mater from 2012 to 2013. Since its establishment in 2007, the Convocation has been growing steadily with the support of University members, especially fellow alumni who actively participated at Convocation projects and offered us valuable feedback.

We hope you would extend your ongoing support to the Fourth Standing Committee which will serve the Convocation from 1 January 2014 onwards.

Wish you a happy and prosperous New Year!

Best regards,

Karmen Chan
Chairman of the Convocation

Convocation is devoted to strengthening CityU’s non-local alumni network. It has recently supported a themed alumni reunion activity in Shanghai – “CityU Alumni Reunion@Shanghai: The Old Days” as an Event Partner.

Organized on 25 October, the enchanting evening brought together some 120 participants including alumni residing in Shanghai and China, CityU representatives and friends. The night was overflowed with jubilant memories and the participants, dressed in their nostalgic attire, were joyous to have the opportunity to get together and learn the latest updates on their alma mater. Click here to recall the happy moments.

Convocation supports a themed alumni reunion activity in Shanghai.

Convocation Chairman Miss Karmen Chan and its Standing Committee members were invited to participate in a number of university engagements in November. In her capacity as a Council member, Karmen joined the Council Dinner on 12 November which brought Council members, Court members, honorary graduates, honorary fellows and other special guests of the University together. On another special occasion on 19 November, Vice-Chairmen Mr Clovis Lau and Mr William Khoo attended a Thanksgiving Dinner joined by CityU’s donors, supporters, Council members, guests, alumni and students. These celebratory occasions provided a great networking opportunity to bridge communication between the CityU alumni body and the University.

In addition, Vice-Chairman Mr William Khoo also joined the 3rd meeting of the 30th Anniversary Organising Committee on behalf of the Convocation on 11 November to share insights on the 30th anniversary master plan.

Convocation Chairman Miss Karmen Chan (middle) joins the Council Dinner in her capacity as Council member.

Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr Clovis Lau (3rd right) joins the University management on stage to officiate a toasting at Thanksgiving Dinner.

Hundreds of smiling faces of fresh graduates, together with their families and friends were photographed at Convocation booth during the 2013 Congregation.

To introduce the work of Convocation and to welcome our “fresh-alumni” for joining the big family, a booth was set up on campus during the Congregation period from 12-22 November. Complimentary photo-taking service was offered to graduates to capture happy moments against a specially-designed backdrop with thematic slogans on foamboards prepared by the Convocation. The alumni were excited to receive a printed photo on the spot as a gift from Convocation.

Many more happy faces can be recapped on Convocation Facebook!

The Convocation booth attracts hundreds of “fresh-alumni” to stay connected to the University for alumni news and updates.

In a follow-up dialogue series with the University Council Chairman Mr Herman Hu subsequent to the earlier one held in May, Convocation Standing Committee members met with Mr Hu again on 15 November to continue its discussion on a variety of University issues pertaining to the long-term development of the University. The meeting was also joined by Dr Howard Wong, Executive Director of CityU Life Sciences Programs and also a renowned expert on veterinary, who thoroughly briefed Convocation Standing Committee members on the latest updates and development of vet school, and Ms Kathy Chan, Associate Vice-President (Alumni Relations). The occasion was attended by:

Convocation Standing Committee members had fruitful dialogue with the University management.