Convocation was invited to serve as Supporting Organisation of two social work workshops organised by the City University of Hong Kong Social Work Alumni Association in February and March.

The workshops, entitled “死亡別狂傲”and “Shape出使命人生”featuring alumni speakers Mr Arnold Leung and Ms Annie Chiang on 22 February and 29 March respectively, targeted at social work alumni and current students of the Department of Applied Social Studies, and also CityU staff members.

Convocation was pleased to support the initiative and promote the workshops to alumni via its promotional channels for their continuous professional development.

Around 650 participants including students, residence masters, alumni and staff joined the Joint-Hall Dinner themed “Living in the City” on 26 February at the outdoor area of the Student Residence.

Convocation Chairman Mr Clovis Lau was delighted to join this joyous occasion and he appreciated the initiative which aimed to provide an opportunity for hall residents to network and develop a sense of unity amongst the CityU community. Also joining the dinner included Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr Cedric Cheng and Standing Committee member Mr Gabriel Ho who were former hall tutors. Clovis, joined by Cedric and Gabriel, was invited to serve on the judging panel for a talent show for which each hall sent representatives. Clovis was glad to see the event that demonstrates the core value of the Student Residence and was impressed by the brilliant performance of the night.

Convocation Chairman Mr Clovis Lau (right), as the judge for a talent show, presents the prizes to winning teams.

Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr Cedric Cheng (left), in his capacity as former hall tutor, joins Chairman Mr Clovis Lau (2^nd from left) in attending the dinner and reminisces hall life with participants.

Convocation Chairman Mr Clovis Lau is delighted to join the joyous occasion and greets representatives of hall residents.

Convocation is devoted to strengthening CityU’s non-local alumni network.

The Convocation supported an alumni gathering in Shenzhen organised by the Alumni Relations Office on 21 February. Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr William Khoo met some 100 alumni residing mainly in Shenzhen and its neighboring cities, and also friends and CityU representatives at a networking cocktail at the CityU Shenzhen Research Institute – a permanent base of CityU for applied research, incubation and professional education in the mainland. With Convocation serving as Event Partner, William was invited to deliver a speech and he gaily shared his aspirations of uniting alumni’s support for their alma mater.

Highlights of the evening included a campus tour to several state-of-the-art key research centers, laboratories and facilities. Participants were impressed by the research capabilities of CityU in the mainland, and delighted to have the opportunity to get together in this auspicious spring season.

On behalf of the Convocation, Vice-Chairman Mr William Khoo shares the aspirations of engaging alumni and friends to support University development.

Convocation treasures the opportunity to strengthen relationship with alumni residing in the mainland.

Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr William Khoo (middle) joins stage party in toasting.

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 30^th 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.

Over 100 CityU students, alumni and staff along with secondary school students learned how to think positively at the “Sharing by Hong Kong Spirit Ambassadors: To Live Is To Shine” event co-organised by the Alumni Relations Office and Student Development Services of CityU, and the Hong Kong Spirit on 14 March at CityU campus. Alumnus Mr Vivek Mahbubani[BA (Hons) Creative Media] and Ms Cherie Yeung（楊小芳）, who were both appointed as 2013 Hong Kong Spirit Ambassadors（香港精神大使）, shared their heart-touching stories about overcoming adversity and demonstrated how they live their lives to the fullest with a can-do attitude and resilience.

Facilitated by Mr Bryant Lu（呂慶耀）(middle), Founding Member and 2014 Convenor of the Hong Kong Spirit Programme, alumnus Vivek (left) and Cherie inspired the audience with their heart-touching life stories and power of positivity.

The sharing session attracted over 100 participants.

The organisers thanked the two Hong Kong Spirit Ambassadors for their inspiring sharing. From left: Associate Vice-President (Alumni Relations) Ms Kathy Chan, Mr Vivek Mahbubani, Mr Bryant Lu of Hong Kong Spirit, Ms Cherie Yeung and Senior PE Officer of Student Development Services Mr Roy Ngai.