We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Professor Ko Inq-ming. It is particularly saddening for alumni and friends who have known Professor Ko or had been taught by him while he was serving as Vice-President (Undergraduate Education), Dean of Students and Professor (Chair) of Chemistry at CityU.

I have known Professor Ko since he joined CityU in 1998. I greatly appreciate the advice and help he had given me when I was serving the Students’ Union as the President. I truly respect him as he had devoted his life to students, education and the Hong Kong community at all levels.

Professor Ko was a selfless and committed educator with profound vision and insight. During his term of office, he made valuable contributions to CityU. He had catalyzed many new moves and was dedicated to improving teaching quality and enhancing students’ exposure.

The Professor Edmond Ko Cup, consisting of sports, arts and cultural competitions, was set up to recognize his contributions to setting forth the directions in establishing and developing students’ residences. I had the opportunity to attend the Inter-Hall Singing Contest last year. I was greatly impressed by how friendship, respect and cooperation that Professor Ko advocated had been successfully realized among students. I could strongly feel that the spirit of Professor Ko had ignited the hearts of our young CityU fellows.

His care for us did not stop after we graduated. I met him occasionally with several former leaders of the Students’ Union after we left CityU. I recalled that every time we met, Professor Ko was always undertaking new tasks and challenges. However, he remained gentle and enthusiastic as ever. When he talked about his teaching, I could feel his passion; when he mentioned his engagement, I could feel his devotion.

For us, Professor Ko is always a well-respected teacher, inspiring mentor and caring friend. His words have been marked deep in our hearts. He will forever be missed and remembered. We are grateful for everything he did for us and for CityU. We hope his passion in life and education will pass down from generation to generation.

Karmen Chan
Chairman of the Convocation

Over 90 Mainland graduates-to-be had a great get-together and briefing at a special reception organised by the Alumni Relations Office (ARO) on 20 April. As imminent new members of the CityU alumni family, they learnt about the University’s alumni services and how to stay connected with the University after graduation, while getting good tips from alumni leaders on career opportunities. Here goes the photo gallery!

MSAA organised a Golf Trail Day event in Kau Sai Chau on 22 April to give their members a taste of the popular sport. The event attracted some 30 Management Science alumni and their friends from various professions to join. It was a good opportunity for the participants to learn swing techniques on the driving range while also enhancing their social networks. To recap the memorable moments of this activity, please visit MSAA website after June 16.

相信有很多人都愛唱歌，但有幾多人可以真正將興趣當作事業來經營？而Sita就有這個機會和運氣。

擁有一副金嗓子的Sita(藝名為陳僖儀)受父母親影響，從小就耳濡目染，對唱歌培養了濃厚的興趣。中學時，她在父母和老師的鼓勵及支持，她曾參加學校的歌唱比賽，並勇奪冠軍。而正是這個殊榮，給了她很大的信心。「後來經老師的介紹，我參加了一個公開歌唱比賽並進入了決賽。偶然的機會下，評判讓我唱了試音帶，並成功地賣出不錯的成績。」Sita興奮地說：「之後就開始唱商場秀，一直到畢業。」畢業後，她就投入音樂界，展開演唱事業。

談及城大，Sita笑得很燦爛，仿佛又回到了校園的青蔥歲月：「在我的記憶裡，最深刻的印象是一年一度新一屆幹事競選參選團隊展開的「嗌莊」宣傳活動。穿過商場連接城大的長長走廊以致校園內的電梯，這整個的過程中我都可以聽到他們力竭聲嘶的「嗌莊」的聲音，非常熱鬧。雖然沒有親身參與過，看到他們那麼努力，讓我很是感動。」Sita 在城大修讀的是英語及傳播系，好像跟現在的職業風馬牛不相及，Sita卻笑指兩者是息息相關。「我在大學獲得的專業知識對我的演出有很大的幫助，尤其是公關和廣告方面的知識，讓我知道這些演出活動背後的運作，同時也提升了我的社交能力。」

在城大的最後一年，Sita終於確定了自己的人生方向：做一名職業歌手。在加入樂壇後的這短短一兩年間，她已經成長了很多。「以前在唱商場或者酒店演出的時候，可能不會有太多人專程來看你唱歌，大多數是路人或經過的人在聽，但是現在卻是有人坐在台下聽你唱歌，有你的歌迷支持你，跟你一起合唱。」Sita難掩心中的喜悅：「我最喜歡現場演出的氣氛。」Sita在說起自己的夢想時激動地表示，與歌迷一起大合唱是最令人感動的事，這也是她堅持走下去的動力。

對於未來的計劃，Sita希望能有一個屬於自己的演唱會，並且能在音樂和拍戲上有更多的機會去嘗試：「只有嘗試過，才會知道自己喜歡做什麼。就像大學裡，大家應該多參與各種不同的活動，結識不同專業甚至不同學校的朋友。努力嘗試不同的東西，嘗試你專業以外的各種選擇，這樣你才會發現自己的夢想到底是什麼。」

此外，她雖非常忙碌，但仍心繫母校。她加入了「校友大使計劃」，希望日後能以自己的專長去服務大學。

June is an eventful month for the Convocation. Apart from “Career Navigator – Crisis Avengers” to be held on 2 June (Saturday), Standing Committee of the Convocation is delighted to co-organise “A Dialogue with the President” with ARO in the evening of 20 June (Wednesday). In this interactive sharing session, Professor Way Kuo, President of CityU and University Distinguished Professor, will update you on the latest developments at the University and his vision on the core values of the University. It’s also a chance for you to share your views. Click here for more details and registration.

Convocation is pleased to receive enthusiastic feedback for its upcoming event “Career Navigator – Crisis Avengers” to be held on Saturday 2 June. We would like to thank those who have registered online. In this career talk that the Convocation co-organises with the LEO clubs, prominent speakers including Dr Toby Chan (陳立邁博士), Miss Christie Wo (胡敏珊小姐), Mr Nelson Yip (葉少康先生) and Mr Patrick Yuen (袁景森先生) will share their insights on overcoming crisis and developing leadership. Act now to secure your seat. Click here for more details and registration.