Don’t miss the chance to get a special graduation gift and tailor-made acknowledgement package from Graduating Class Gift campaign. You will be helping to perpetuate a growing tradition among CityU graduates to mark this milestone in your life with a gift to your alma mater! All donations will be used for student development initiatives of the University.

Every graduating donor will receive a special gift (a graduation pin and clip) as a token of appreciation for their support.

We are pleased to inform you that the new catering outlet – “AC3 Bistro” located on 7/F of Academic 3 is in operation now.

The opening hours of AC3 Bistro is as follows:

Introduced in 2011, the Graduating Class Gift campaign invites students to celebrate graduation with a gift to their alma mater in support of the University’s student development initiatives. Special acknowledgement packages are prepared for every graduating donor to mark this momentous occasion in their lives.

Special gift presented to every graduating donor as a token of appreciation.

Capture the joyful moment at the photo-taking booth of the Development Office on Congregation.

More than 1,200 enthusiastic and dedicated alumni have helped generate HK$1.97m (including Government Matching Grant) for the Alumni Giving Club (AGC) 10th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign. The University thanks all alumni supporters who have joined hands to show their caring support to their alma mater and new generation of students, and to help build a caring and giving tradition.

In recognition of the valuable gifts made by these AGC members and to celebrate this significant AGC milestone, a series of specially-designed anniversary gifts and bonus privileges have been prepared. Distinctive naming opportunities at the University’s Chinese Garden are also available exclusively to eligible alumni donors on a first-come, first-served basis. Details can be obtained from the AGC website at www.cityu.edu.hk/do/agc or via phone addressed to the Development Office at 3442 5306.

As a token of appreciation, alumni donors who have contributed at least HK$10,000 to the University via the Campaign can designate a plaque to be installed on a stone bench, or for donations of at least $50,000 on a pillar at the University’s Chinese Garden for ten years.

The University Chinese Garden’s trail, pavilions, ponds, stone benches and pillars can be named as designated by donors for a period of ten years, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Around 250 players and supporters attended the “Comvita City RFC Tertiary Rugby Tournament” on 13 April. The event is an annual intercollegiate competition organised by the City Rugby Football Club, which was formed in 2000 by a group of rugby enthusiasts from CityU. Around 10 Alumni Ambassadors including Mr Him Yu, Mr Reeve Lin, Mr Rod Lai, Mr Bart Cheng and Ms Agnes Yu, helped arrange sponsorship and onsite services like refereeing at the Shek Kip Mei Sport Ground venue. Their voluntary support not only raised awareness of the sport but also showcased their caring spirit. Ms Eleanor Lee of the Alumni Relations Office helped present prize to the women’s winning team.

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Twenty social work graduates who serve as Alumni Ambassadors took up a pivotal mentoring role for undergraduate students from the Department of Applied Social Studies (SS) in the “Social Work Graduate Mentors Scheme Kick-off Ceremony cum Sharing” jointly organised by the Department of SS and CityU Social Work Alumni Association. The alumni shared life and career tips with the students, who showed their appreciation for the enthusiasm of their mentors in subsequent discussions. Close to 60 students attended the event, as well as the Department’s Professor Dennis Wong who gave a welcome remark, Chairman of Social Work Alumni Association Mr Ivanhoe Ko, and Alumni Relations Manager Ms Pheony Tsang. Coordinated by Assistant Professor Mr Mak Hoi-wah, this annual event has proved to be a fruitful sharing between senior alumni and students.

At the “Orientation for Class Liaison Ambassadors” and “Special Briefing Session for Class Liaison Ambassadors” held on 22 April and 3 May respectively, over a hundred final-year class representatives committed to be Class Liaison Ambassadors under the Alumni Ambassador Scheme to help strengthen liaison between their classmates and the University. In recognition of their commitment, the Alumni Relations Office presented them with Alumni Ambassador badges.

At the first session, veteran ambassadors Ms Maxine Yao, Ms Connie Au Yeung, Mr James Zhang and Ms Janet Zhang shared their valuable experiences in serving the University and tips on how to maintain class links. While the new recruits greatly appreciated the advice, their mentors enjoyed returning to their alma mater for a meaningful cause.

(From left): Alumni Ambassadors Ms Maxine Yao, Ms Connie Au Yeung, Mr James Zhang and Ms Janet Zhang share valuable tips on maintaining class links with their fellow juniors.

Over a hundred newly-recruited Class Liaison Ambassadors pledge to help the University maintain close contacts and communication with their classmates at the “Orientation for Class Liaison Ambassadors” (left) and “Special Briefing Session for Class Liaison Ambassadors” (right).

Sponsored by CityU Eminence Society, the “CityU Career Fair 2013” organised by the Career and Internship Office provided students with a platform to gain market information and job opportunities from industry professionals and company representatives. In her address at the opening ceremony, the Deputy Chairman of ES Ms Jenny Chan gave advice on the way to become a leader, and encouraged students to take this good opportunity to plan their future careers and establish connections with professionals of their respective industries. The ceremony was concluded with toasting by Provost Professor Arthur Ellis, Vice-President (Student Affairs) Professor Paul Lam, Chairman of ES Mr Simon Hui, Deputy Chairman of ES Ms Jenny Chan and other special guests. Many alumni’s companies participated in the Fair to provide students with job openings and advice on career paths. Please click here to read more.

Alumni Association of Management Sciences (MSAA) successfully organised a two-day-one-night Guangzhou trip on 23 and 24 March with 35 participants including CityU alumni, students and staff. The delegates also joined the “Alumni Luncheon in Guangzhou cum Forum on Business Management” organised by Alumni Relations Office. Following the alumni event taken place at Ritz-Carlton, the group visited Guangzhou Museum, Xiaozhou Village, University City and many more. MSAA members also participated in some team building exercises at the Kui Yuan Gallery. More details about the trip will be posted on the MSAA website in June.

Some 40 alumni who graduated from BA Business Studies in 1993 held the “20th Anniversary Reunion” on 13 April at the Hong Kong Bankers Club. Alumni Relations Manager Mr Xavier Wong joined the party to address participants, briefing them on the latest University achievements as well as upcoming activities organised by the Alumni Relations Office. At a similar gathering on 22 March, graduates from BA International Business Studies came back to campus to exchange recent news and share memories of the old days.

Graduates of 1993 in BA Business Studies

Graduates of BA International Business Studies with Alumni Relations Manager Mr Xavier Wong (first from right)