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About 160 current and former residents of the Jockey Club Academy Hall (JCAC) and University representatives attended a High Table dinner themed “Timely” on 23 March as the highlight of a series of celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of the Hall. Apart from a lucky draw and sharing by guests, representatives of the Residents’ Association from each previous year got to choose a truly memorable item to put into a time capsule which will be opened at JCAC’s 15th Anniversary. The climax to the event was the launch and singing of a Hall Song.


Current and former residents of the Hall celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Jockey Club Academy Hall.


University representatives, alumni and students share experiences about their time at the Hall.

Some 20 members of the CityU Eminence Society attended the “Eminence Café”, a private dinner exclusively for members, which was facilitated by Executive Committee member Mr Li Chan-wing. Held on 10 April, the dinner served as a networking opportunity for members to exchange updates and a platform to share intelligence on their professions as well as some insider news on heated issues.

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Members of Eminence Society share insider news of their professions with each other.

The CityU Social Work Alumni Association (CityUSWAA) has joined hands with the Department of Applied Social Studies (SS) to launch a Graduate Mentors Scheme to give students the benefit of alumni’s experience as social workers. A kick-off ceremony was held on 4 April attended by SS Assistant Head Dr Elaine Au, Assistant Professor and Graduate Mentors Scheme Coordinator Mr Mak Hoi-wah, CityUSWAA President Mr Ivanhoe Ko and his Executive Committee members, and Alumni Relations Manager Ms Pheony Tsang from the Alumni Relations Office. Following the ceremony, the mentors sat down for a reunion dinner with students to share their career experiences and offer useful tips.


The “Graduate Mentors Scheme” serves to bridge alumni and students of the Department of Applied Social Studies.

Every year, a team of passionate and cheerful students helps the University reconnect with alumni by taking part in the Telephone Affinity Campaign. Year-3 student Freeman Mak says his time spent making the calls is a fruitful and joyful one. “I have joined different activities in CityU but nothing impresses me as much as chatting with alumni! Their enthusiastic and caring support really warms my heart,” said Freeman. “The alumni I contacted were so nice and they shared their working experience and provided me with valuable career advice. I am thankful for our fellow alumni’s care to students and their alma mater.”


Student caller Freeman (4th from left, 2nd row) makes new friends in the Telephone Affinity Campaign.


Freeman participates actively in University activities, including CityU Delegation in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2014.

CityU Alumni Reunion @ Sydney

Friday, March 28th, 2014

Let’s celebrate University anniversary together at the
CityU Alumni Reunion @ Sydney

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the University, the Alumni Relations Office will organise an alumni reunion in the Saturday evening of 21 June at the Aerial UTS Function Centre in Sydney, Australia. This event will be a great opportunity for alumni to meet, expand networks, learn University updates, and celebrate University anniversary together. All alumni and their family members, especially those living in Sydney or neighboring cities, are welcome to join. We also welcome CityU students who are pursuing exchange in Sydney to the event, enabling them to learn experience from alumni.

A highlight of the event will be a stand-up comedy performance by alumnus Mr Vivek Mahbubani [BA (Hons) Creative Media], a talented, celebrated and award-winning comedian. Vivek was crowned 2007 Chinese and 2008 English Funniest Comedian in Hong Kong and was the host of the TV series “Hong Kong Stories” by RTHK. He was appointed as 2013 Hong Kong Spirit Ambassador for his inspiring life story and power of positivity.

Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For registration, please click here.

If you know any CityU alumni living in Sydney, we encourage you to share their contacts, with their consent, with Alumni Relations Manager Mr Xavier Wong by email xavier.wong@cityu.edu.hk for inviting them to the event.

The Department of Applied Social Studies (SS) is organising the Outstanding SS Alumni Award 2014 in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of CityU. SS alumni are cordially invited to participate in this meaningful event by nominating outstanding alumni for the Award.

Nomination is now open until 31 May 2014. Please visit its official webpage (http://ssweb.cityu.edu.hk/alumni) and stay tuned with the upcoming announcement for more details.

For enquiries, please contact Mr Chris Mok of SS via email (chris.mok@cityu.edu.hk) or call 3442-2696.

Some 110 participants joined the tour of CityU Shenzhen Research Institute featured in the “Alumni Gathering@Shenzhen” organised by the Alumni Relations Office on 21 February. This special occasion provided a great opportunity for alumni to foster closer ties with their alma mater and strengthen connections with fellow alumni.

University representatives in attendance included Vice-President (Development & External Relations) Professor Roderick Wong, Associate Vice-President (Alumni Relations) Ms Kathy Chan, and colleagues from the Alumni Relations Office.

Professor Wong shared updates on CityU’s recent developments and encouraged alumni to take part in the University’s 30th anniversary activities. He also thanked the alumni for their lasting support. Mr William Khoo, Vice-Chairman of the CityU Convocation which was the event partner, encouraged alumni to strengthen their bonds with the University and among each other.

Participants were impressed with the teaching facilities at the Institute, including laboratories of the Advanced Intelligent Information Systems Research Centre, Biotechnology and Health Centre, Research Centre for Oceans and Human Health, and State Key Laboratory of Millimetre-Waves. They also enjoyed a Guzheng (古箏) performance and networking cocktail reception. Check out the photos.

The CityU Business Information Systems (BIS) Alumni Association organised a networking party with the support of the Department of Information Systems on 22 February. CityU alumni got together with counterpart alumni associations of CUHK and HKUST, students and young social workers. Participants were able to share experiences and discuss challenges faced in their jobs or studies. The occasion turned out to be a fun and mutually beneficial gathering.

More than 110 members and guests attended the CityU Eminence Society annual dinner held at the Hong Kong Jockey Club on 25 February. Among the participants were the Society’s Honorary Patrons Dr Norman Leung and Mr Herman Hu; Honorary Advisors Professor Roderick Wong and Ms Kathy Chan; and Honorary Members Dr John Chan, Professor Cheng Yiu-chung, Dr Raymond Ho, Mrs Stella Lau and Sir Gordon Wu. Council members and senior staff of the University also joined the event to meet senior alumni.

CityU Pro-Chancellor Dr Norman Leung and Council Chairman Mr Herman Hu gave audience updates on the latest developments at CityU, including establishment of the School of Veterinary Medicine, international rankings of the University and colleges, and upcoming celebratory activities for CityU’s 30th anniversary.

Highlights of the evening included a singing performance by Mr Herman Hu and a twist dance competition. Dr Leung and the Society’s Executive Committee Member Ms Agnes Wu were conferred the titles of Dancing King and Queen.

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Members of the Executive Committee of the Eminence Society with special guests at its annual dinner.

The School of Law Alumni Association organised a night of experience sharing over drinks at the Hong Kong Law Society’s Club House on 7 March. This was the opportunity for current students to find themselves a mentor under the Law Alumni Buddy Scheme. The event was a big success, filled with useful exchanges amongst the alumni and over 50 student mentees.



Alumni Ambassadors Mr William Wong, Mr Kay Chan, Ms Bonita Chan, Ms Edith Ma and Ms Winnie Wai give their time to support the University through the Law Alumni Buddy Scheme.

 

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