Louis Kwok, Vice-Chairman of Standing Committee
BBA (Hons) Business Economics (1999)
MA in Global Business Management (2010)
Lecturer
Department of Business Administration,
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi)

A former corporate trainer and now a lecturer at an education institution, Louis is delighted that he can put what he learnt at CityU into practice. A strong believer in giving back, he aspires to instil a positive impact on alumni and students.

Through Convocation activities, Louis hopes to engage fellow alumni to reconnect with the University and bring new insights to the alma mater.

His belief in devising fun-filled activities to achieve far-reaching impact is rooted from his experience when he served as the Sports Secretary of the Students’ Union. He organised some of the most remarkable sports activities that are still reminisced by Citians. For example, the Round City Run around the campus involving students and staff was a meaningful event that boosted the community spirit of CityU members.

Serving the Convocation is a rewarding experience for Louis that gives him the chance to collaborate with a cross section of alumni volunteers and learn more about University education.

James Kong, Standing Committee Member
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering (2002)
Teacher (Secondary Section) and I.T. Co-ordinator
Saviour Lutheran School (SEN School, mild grade)

CityU has a special place in the heart of James and he shows this in a special way. The corridor of the University’s sixth floor where he encountered the joys and challenges of organising student activities forms the backdrop of his wedding invitation card!

The camaraderie that he shared with his buddies of the sixth floor, where the Students’ Union is located, motivated him to overcome all the challenges. The anecdotes of making banners, leaflets and promotional boards by hand with limited budget are all unforgettable. University colleagues such as Ms Rebecca Chan, Director of the Student Residence Office and Ms Karen Kwok of the Department of Student Development Services, who he had worked closely with were his mentors during the schooldays.

James feels the same sense of community in the Convocation Standing Committee. He appreciates the leadership and persistence of Convocation Chairman Karmen Chan, who unites SC members to strive for the betterment of the University.

Being an IT professional, James aspires to enhance the homepage and Facebook Fans Page of the Convocation. He hopes the electronic platform will become a regular meeting place for alumni where they get updates about the University, and share their stories and experiences.

William Khoo, Standing Committee Member
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (2006)
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (2007)
Associate, DLA Piper Hong Kong

The spirit of resilience keeps William pursuing his true calling as a lawyer. He entered the law school of CityU as a mature student after receiving his first bachelor’s degree in chemistry at another local university. “I never thought that I would be a lawyer when I was young,” says the legal eagle who specialises in corporate finance.

Thanks to the support and encouragement from professors and teaching fellows, he soon got along well with his classmates. One of his most memorable experiences was to work with his classmates to represent CityU in a mooting competition against Oxford University in the UK.

Elected as the Chief Arbitrator of the Arbitration Committee of the Students’ Union, William is grateful the post gave him opportunities to meet with a diverse range of CityU community members.

William is honoured that fellow alumni elected him as a Standing Committee member, giving him the chance to contribute his experience and knowledge back to CityU through the voluntary work. He is delighted to work with Convocation Chairman Karmen Chan and other standing committee members to foster a positive impact on the University while further strengthening the alumni network through an established platform and structure.