CityU alumni networks continue to flourish locally and overseas. Alumni Relations Office (ARO) would like to get in touch with more alumni residing or working in the United States and Canada. So if you or any alumni friends are based there or have any personal updates including contact details, please contact Pheony Tsang at aaphet@cityu.edu.hk.

Cedric Cheng, Standing Committee Member
BBA (Hons) Finance (2006)
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (2010)
Trainee solicitor
Hobson & Ma, Solicitors & Notaries

CityU is the second home of Cedric. He has studied and lived at the University since 2002. As a residence tutor, the vibrant hall life has impressed him the most and teaching junior students to uphold their beliefs has been his main task.

One of his most memorable experiences was to help the hall students to organise and compromise their opinions into a comprehensive proposal to the Student Residence Committee on the allocation process and scoring system for Undergraduate halls last year. Their proposal was finally adopted by the committee. I feel very pleased to see the maturing and progressing of the fellow hallmates, Cedric says.

In 2003, he took the initiative in organizing a protest against the SAR Government’s budget cut in education when he was the External Vice-President of the Student’s Union. He represented CityU students to attend the Legislative Council meeting where he met various high officials of the government to negotiate the educational funding and discussed the blue map of future education with them. The protest successfully led the government to rethink its plan in cutting the university funding as an attempt to save money.

After graduating from the College of Business with a bachelor degree and working in a bank for two years, Cedric realised he still had room for improvement and decided to pursue studying law, a subject that he had been fond of since 2003 with the hope to utilise his skills to help people in need. I believe receiving practical training at CityU will provide me a chance to compete with the best students in Hong Kong and the quintessence of becoming a trainee, says Cedric who is now a trainee solicitor.

“Studying at CityU has been an amazing experience and it transforms me into a responsible and focused person,” he says. “Being a student leader and alumni leader granted me a wonderful experience. It’s challenging yet fulfilling.”

Eddie Lau, Standing Committee Member
ASocSc Public Administration and Management (2004)
Custom Officer
Customs and Excise Department, HKSAR Government

Eddie has this gift for his alma mater: passion. To repay CityU for what he has experienced and accomplished during his schooldays, Eddie, a young man full of ideals, aspires to devote himself for the betterment of the alma mater. Joining the Standing Committee of the Convocation is a platform for him to realise his ideals.

Eddie is proud of the excellence in education of CityU. He says the social contribution of CityU is equally important. To promote the image of the University at the societal level, he believes it relies on the concerted efforts of the University, students and alumni. He encourages alumni to support the University in diverse ways, particularly using their wisdom and experience to elevate the alma mater to another level.

As an active student leader, Eddie was already enthusiastic about the University and social affairs. As an undergrad, he encouraged fellow students to express their views through community work and social action such as using survey to gauge views of students and demonstration.

The liberal environment of the University was an eye-opener for him and made him understand more about the plights of the grass roots, which was a driving force for him to join the disciplined services upon graduation.

Now an alumni leader, Eddie’s passion for the University has not been blunted, and he believes there are many different ways for him to contribute to the University.
Over the past year, Eddie has joined various alumni activities. He also involved in organising the “Reunion for Ex-SU Leaders” and the “Alumni Summer Camp”. Both activities successfully united alumni to reminisce their university experiences and foster their affiliation with the alma mater.

Richard Yen, Standing Committee Member
BBA (Hons) Human Resources Management (2006)
Assistant Human Resources Officer
AECOM

Richard achieved a lot of his “first time” experiences with CityU during his presidency of the City University Philharmonic Orchestra. Under his leadership, the orchestra became the first local university orchestra without a music school to hold a large-scale classical concert – playing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 at City Hall. Another first for CityU was organising an orchestra exchange tour with Tianjin University, which totally rocked the university’s tradition of exchange tours.

“Supports from senior management of the University helped me to inject more passion into managing the Orchestra and the desire to acquire more knowledge from the classical music,” he says.

His passion for music continues after graduation despite his busy day job. His musical talent was showcased at the Homecoming Gala concert held last December. For him, music is the common language to unite alumni.

Richard’s sports talent has also been fully developed at CityU through its strong culture for sports. He joined the Taekwondo class during his schooldays. Then this year he joined the CityU Delegation to compete in the “Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2011” and was the fifth fastest alumni runner in the 10km race.

As a member of the Standing Committee, Richard wishes to promote the Convocation to serve as a channel for alumni to know more about the University’s development.

The interactive new column “扉閒一角” has been well received since its launch in January. With this platform, readers can vote for their preferences on a range of lifestyle and leisure topics. Some hot topics that we have covered include group purchase, gadgetry and travelling. Now you can also get involved by contributing ideas and topics for forthcoming issues. We would like to know more about your concerns, interests and how you see the world. Those we shortlist will be acknowledged with souvenirs. So put on your thinking cap now! Check out the details HERE.

Organized by Alumni Relations Office (ARO), the Alumni Ambassadors’ Night held on 17 June further boosted the “Caring by Serving” spirit of these CityU devotees. Some 250 participants, including some who came from Shanghai and Shenzhen, made this special gathering successful. Associate Vice-President (Alumni Relations) Ms Kathy Chan expressed her thanks to the Alumni Ambassadors for devoting so much of their time and expertise to serve their alma mater.

Guest speaker Ms Shelly Lee Lai-kuen, former Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs in the HKSAR Government, shared her experiences of voluntary work and highly commended the alumni work of the University.

The event also marked the Inauguration Ceremony for 2011 Class Liaison Ambassadors in which the ambassadors pledged to serve the University. Two senior Alumni Ambassadors, Mr Andrew Fan and Ms Karmen Chan encouraged Alumni Ambassadors to continue to put their enthusiasm into action. Besides, in appreciation of the contribution of stories for “Alumni Ambassadors’ Stories Collection”, contributors were presented with a special souvenir by the ARO.

All participants took a memorable picture together around the heart-shaped backdrop which symbolises the caring spirit. Kathy hoped that the caring spirit of the Alumni Ambassadors would be like a dandelion: widespread to every corner at CityU and to the world and finally deep rooted in people’s hearts. Many participants stayed on to chat and mingle with other Alumni Ambassadors. Let’s check out the joyful moments.

Summer Aloha! Welcome to MS Aloha 4 (quarterly newsletter). MSAA is pleased to present the Fourth Issue of MS Aloha (the Summer Season) to you.


In this issue, we are glad to have Dr.Tso to share his view on the importance of “working hard”; as the saying goes, genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration; Rebecca Leung, Fiona Sze and Stephen Tsang participated in a psychological test together and the test reveals the essential personality traits required in the service industry. Last but not least, one of our readers, Florence Leung, gives a vivid account of her 2008 solar eclipse experience viewed from Xinjiang.

Please also note that we have added two new sections: “會員蹤影” and “I think you have been to…..Singapore”, mainly using photos to tell the stories.

Hope you enjoy it.


To see or download a full version of MS Aloha, please click here.

If you have any comment or if you would like to work with us, please send us an email by msalumni@cityu.edu.hk. 

Summer Aloha! Welcome to MS Aloha 4 (quarterly newsletter). MSAA is pleased to present the Fourth Issue of MS Aloha (the Summer Season) to you.

In this issue, we are glad to have Dr.Tso to share his view on the importance of “working hard”; as the saying goes, genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration; Rebecca Leung, Fiona Sze and Stephen Tsang participated in a psychological test together and the test reveals the essential personality traits required in the service industry. Last but not least, one of our readers, Florence Leung, gives a vivid account of her 2008 solar eclipse experience viewed from Xinjiang.會員蹤影” and “I think you have been to…..Singapore”, mainly using photos to tell the stories.


Please also note that we have added two new sections: ”

Hope you enjoy it.

To see or download a full version of MS Aloha, please click here.

If you have any comment or if you would like to work with us, please send us an email by msalumni@cityu.edu.hk.

Are you ready for a chat about CityU with our cheerful students? The 5^th Telephone Affinity Campaign  is to be held from 4 to 31 July 2011. A team of energetic and passionate students will call some selected alumni, share the visions of your alma mater and seek for your caring support for student development initiatives. Student callers would also help to update your personal data as CityU is very eager to stay in touch with you.

Student callers await to hear about your past university lives and discuss plans for the University’s future. Enjoy the joyful call in this colourful summer and know more about today’s CityU!

Held on 21 June, the first CLASS Alumni Dinner after its retitling recorded 130 alumni in attendance. It started off by a presentation by the Dean of CLASS, Professor Gregory Lee, who shared the College’s vision and its latest developments. Also joining the event included Mrs Jessie Ting, JP, and Ms Maria Ying-Matthews, Members of the College Community Liaison Board. Two alumni, Ms Sophie Shek Lok-tung and Ms Viva Chan Wai-wah shared memories of their experiences at CityU.

When being asked how alumni could contribute to Alma Mater by Ms Kathy Chan, the Associate Vice-President (Alumni Relations), during the lucky draw session, many remarked that they would like to give back to the University by sharing their experiences with the next generation of students and connecting fellow graduates. Alumni participants appreciated this valuable opportunity to reconnect and learn about University and Department updates. Click HERE to view their happy faces.

初見Kingly，傾談之間，便覺得驚奇：一個人可以有如此豐富的經歷，又有如此充沛的精力。

台北、香港、馬尼拉、多倫多、紐約都是他成長旅程的據點，亦因此Kingly的相交好友也遍佈全球。

早年於各國的經歷，讓他在回流香港之前，就已成熟獨立。千禧年回港入讀城大，十年之間，他從城大法律學院畢業，從事過移民法，勞動法等相關工作，然後進入商業領域。現在，他是一家上市公司的行政董事，北上上海，進軍更大的市場。

Kingly在入讀城大法律學院之前，在不同城市唸過書﹑打過工，這些在國外的日子，讓他對自己的出生地倍感疏離。初歸期間，文化的差異更產生了不少的適應問題。不過，入讀城大的決定，幫助Kingly慢慢調適，也令他對自己的「故鄉」多了一份歸屬感。

「當時全香港只有城大開設仲裁法這個專業。」對於城大的校園生活，Kingly十分回味。「雖然是較冷門的科目，但城大的課程亦辦得十分完善。親切友善的教授和導師，幫助我更快適應香港的校園生活。」

殖民地出生，一直在國外成長的他，從城大的課程中了解到中國的獨特文化和法律架構。譬如，勞資矛盾用仲裁的方法就可以解決。他說，這些機會和經驗是唯有城大才能給他的。

這次回到香港，Kingly在百忙之中亦抽空為香港一所大專院校學生頒發獎學金。他非常熱心地表示，願意為城大及校友網絡作出貢獻。得知城大在上海成立了聯絡處，Kingly更希望它的成立可以進一步推動國內的校友網絡發展。

作為城大畢業生，Kingly正積極運用個人的知識和人脈網絡，以服務母校。他打算為校友聯絡處的職業平台提供工作職位轉介；而各地包括上海、新加坡和北美的校友網絡，Kingly也誠懇地提出自己的意見和幫助。因為他覺得，腳踏實地、保質高效的做事方法，正是他在城大幾年進修的日子中，領悟到最重要的人生態度。

A very practical programme for professionals in the field of law, banking and financial services. Check it out: www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/law