Dear CityU Alumni,

You are cordially invited to join us for the 2014 CityU Discovery Festival (DFest) to be held from March 3 to 5, 2014, at which we will celebrate the discoveries and innovations of our teachers and students. During the DFest period, our Colleges and Schools will also hold a Majors and Minors selection exhibition and present talks to help Year 1 students make their academic plans. 

During DFest, the Teaching&Learning@CityU section in the Purple Zone on the podium will serve as a platform for teachers and students to share their designs, experiences and accomplishments from the Discovery-enriched Curriculum (DEC) and various innovative projects. Please visit our website at http://www6.cityu.edu.hk/dfest to check the schedule and details of the different events.  Registration for some events is needed.  Write to us (discovery.festival@cityu.edu.hk) if more information is needed.

We are working hard to give all students at CityU the chance to make an original discovery in our new curriculum.  As a graduate of CityU, you are invited to come home to CityU to discover what’s new at your alma mater. 

Some of the DFest events:
* Discover&Innovate@CityU                     
* Gateway Education (GE)          
*“Addicted To Discovery”
*Campus Sustainability Projects                               
*e-Learning & m-Learning          
*Excellent Teaching at CityU
*Idea Incubator Projects                             
*Teaching Development Grants (TDGs) Projects
*Celebrity talk on Discovery and Innovation      

We look forward to greeting you at DFest 2014!

2014 DFest Organising Committee

In recognition of the generous contributions to the University made by alumnus Mr Benjamin Kwok, Lecture Theatre 16 in Academic 1 has been named “Benjamin Kwok Lecture Theatre”. After receiving his Master of Business Administration (Executive) degree in 2007, Mr Kwok has enthusiastically supported the development of CityU in many ways. He is a founding member of CityU’s Eminence Society. Speaking at the naming ceremony on 8 January, University President Professor Way Kuo said, “Alumni are an important element of CityU and we are honoured to have many distinguished alumni.” Click HERE to learn more.

(From left) Dr Gang Hao, Professor Arthur Ellis, Mr Benjamin Kwok, Professor Way Kuo, Mrs Kwok, Professor Roderick Wong and Ms Kathy Chan at the naming ceremony.

The City University of Hong Kong Social Work Alumni Association (CityUSWAA) is going to hold workshops in February and March to meet the needs of members for continuous professional training.  Both sessions are open to all alumni and students.

On 22 February, alumnus Mr Arnold Leung (梁梓敦先生), a certified thanatologist who is Senior Manager at Holy Carpenter Community Centre, will explain the theories and skills required in the field of life and death education, as well as his own experience dealing with different clientele.  This workshop includes a visit to funeral facilities so that participants can experience and better understand funeral services offered in Hong Kong.

On 29 March, alumna, registered social worker and well-known author Ms Annie Chiang (蔣慧瑜小姐) will discuss the five elements need to be a passionate social worker. The workshop will provide a platform for both mutual learning and sharing experiences among professional social workers.

For details about the workshops, please go to the CityUSWAA facebook page and submit your e-application by scanning the QR Code.  For enquiries, please email (aas-swaa@alumni.cityu.edu.hk) or call 5114 3504.

A group of Master of Arts for International Accounting alumni had a great reunion in Shenzhen. Having developed a strong brotherhood during their studies at CityU, the accounting alumni have been maintaining a close liaison and meeting periodically since graduation. Department of Accountancy Senior Teaching Fellow Mr David Yip was on hand to share University memories and updates, while Alumni Relations Manager Ms Pheony Tsang took the opportunity to thank the alumni for their support. She noted that both local and non-local class reunions like this one helped strengthen alumni bondage and facilitated their further communication with the University.

Mr David Yip (second from right, first row) and Ms Pheony Tsang (middle, first row) had a great gathering in Shenzhen with Master of Arts for International Accounting alumni.

Convocation Standing Committee members will be pumping the CityU Delegation up at the 2014 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on 16 February!

Convocation, one of the joint-organizers of the event, is thrilled to see that this year’s delegation has attracted some 1,200 vigorous runners comprising alumni, students and staff members. Participating for the seventh year in a row, the annual event aims to encourage exercise, healthy life and strengthen unity among the CityU community. We wish the CityU runners all can demonstrate a strong spirit of unity and achieve their Personal Best (PB) in this run, cheers!

Convocation leaders will be supporting our athletes on the race day.

The selection process of Teaching Excellence Awards 2013/14, the annual award to acknowledge excellent teachers and to promote best teaching practices in CityU, is in full swing. Serving on the Selection Panel, Convocation delegated its Standing Committee members Miss Karmen Chan and Mr Billy Li to attend the panel meetings on 15 and 22 January respectively. Check out for the result announcement in February!

Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr Robert Lui was delighted to join the 30th Anniversary Kick-off Ceremony on behalf of the Convocation, the first university-wide celebration activity on January 22, to witness our University turned 30!

To commemorate this significant moment, Robert was invited to join other officiating guests, including Sir Gordon, Chairman of Hopewell Holdings Limited and former Council Chairman of CityU; Dr Norman Leung, Executive Chairman of Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB) and Pro-Chancellor of CityU; Mr Herman Hu, Council Chairman of CityU; Professor Kuo Way, University President; representatives of Students’ Union (SU) and the City University Postgraduate Association (CUPA) in presiding at the kick-off and cake-cutting ceremony to unveil a year-long celebration programmes spanning through 2014.

One of the highlights in the kick-off celebration centered on a procession on stage comprising 10 teams that are indispensable part of the University, including our fellow-alumni, long-serving staff, SU, CUPA, Student Ambassadors, CityU Delegation Marathon runners, Choir, Dancing Society, Philharmonic Orchestra and Chinese Orchestra. The ceremony also provided an occasion for all parties to come together and celebrate this historical moment of CityU.

The 30th anniversary celebration will feature a diverse programme of events from now on.  The Convocation encourages the alumni community to join the celebration and continues to support the growth of the University.

Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr Robert Lui (1st row, 9th from right) jointly officiate the cake-cutting ceremony on stage.

May I take this opportunity to wish all CityU community members good health, happiness and prosperity in the year of 2014!

On behalf of my members of the Fourth Standing Committee, I would pledge that the Convocation will continue to work towards strengthening alumni relationship, and we are ready to dedicate our unreserved devotion to unite our fellow alumni community to support University development.

I truly appreciate your partnership with and continuous support to us in the years ahead. We look forward to meeting you in our upcoming Convocation activities.

Best regards,

Clovis Lau
Convocation Chairman
On behalf of the Fourth Standing Committee of the CityU Convocation
January 2014

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

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