Nearly 80 participants including ethnic youths from secondary schools, alumni and student volunteers joined the “City-Youth Empowerment Project – Career Workshop for Ethnic Minority Youth”, a social service programme organised by the Department of Applied Social Studies on campus on 2 March.

The Convocation continued to serve as “Supporting Unit” of the workshop for the 2nd year and it successfully recruited dedicated alumni volunteers to serve as mentors. Convocation Vice-Chairmen Mr Cedric Cheng, Mr William Khoo and Mr Joseph Tsoi, and Standing Committee members Mr Gabriel Ho, Miss Flora Leung, Miss Vera Kong, Mr Billy Li and Miss Ywing Yeung joined the workshop and spent a meaningful Sunday with the ethnic youths who treasured the learning opportunity from alumni and student volunteers. The students enthusiastically took part in various hands-on training including group discussions and mock interviews, and SC members were impressed by their remarkable performance and positive learning attitude.

The CityU Convocation would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to alumni who participated in the workshop, in particular to those who supported for the second time!

Convocation SC members support the career workshop and have a fruitful sharing with the ethnic youths.

Convocation is dedicated to uniting fellow alumni to support social service endeavors.

SC member Mr Gabriel Ho (left) delivered a thank-you note to participants on behalf of the Convocation.

SC members share career tips with young participants at a sharing-session.

Some 10 Standing Committee (SC) members of the CityU Convocation attended a welcome dinner on 19 March jointly hosted by the Council Chairman Mr Herman Hu and the President Professor Way Kuo. At the dinner, the SC members exchanged views on University development, shared their old days at CityU and expressed their aspirations for serving the SC with University representatives including Professor Roderick Wong, Vice-President (Development and External Relations) and Ms Kathy Chan, Associate Vice-President (Alumni Relations).

Mr Herman Hu and Professor Way Kuo delivered heartfelt gratitude to members of the 3rd and 4th SC for their continuous contribution and support to the University. On behalf of the SC members, Convocation Chairman Mr Clovis Lau shared the upcoming endeavors that aim at uniting fellow alumni community to support University development. SC members suggested a number of initiatives to strengthen relationship among the CityU community and promote the core values of the University.

SC members and University representatives have a fruitful sharing.

On behalf of the University, Professor Roderick Wong shows his appreciation to Miss Karmen Chan, SC member (Immediate Past Chairman), for her continuous support to the University and leadership in the Convocation during her term of 2010-2013.

Some 20 members of the CityU Eminence Society attended the “Eminence Café”, a private dinner exclusively for members, which was facilitated by Executive Committee member Mr Li Chan-wing. Held on 10 April, the dinner served as a networking opportunity for members to exchange updates and a platform to share intelligence on their professions as well as some insider news on heated issues.

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Members of Eminence Society share insider news of their professions with each other.

The CityU Social Work Alumni Association (CityUSWAA) has joined hands with the Department of Applied Social Studies (SS) to launch a Graduate Mentors Scheme to give students the benefit of alumni’s experience as social workers. A kick-off ceremony was held on 4 April attended by SS Assistant Head Dr Elaine Au, Assistant Professor and Graduate Mentors Scheme Coordinator Mr Mak Hoi-wah, CityUSWAA President Mr Ivanhoe Ko and his Executive Committee members, and Alumni Relations Manager Ms Pheony Tsang from the Alumni Relations Office. Following the ceremony, the mentors sat down for a reunion dinner with students to share their career experiences and offer useful tips.

The “Graduate Mentors Scheme” serves to bridge alumni and students of the Department of Applied Social Studies.

Every year, a team of passionate and cheerful students helps the University reconnect with alumni by taking part in the Telephone Affinity Campaign. Year-3 student Freeman Mak says his time spent making the calls is a fruitful and joyful one. “I have joined different activities in CityU but nothing impresses me as much as chatting with alumni! Their enthusiastic and caring support really warms my heart,” said Freeman. “The alumni I contacted were so nice and they shared their working experience and provided me with valuable career advice. I am thankful for our fellow alumni’s care to students and their alma mater.”

Student caller Freeman (4th from left, 2nd row) makes new friends in the Telephone Affinity Campaign.

Freeman participates actively in University activities, including CityU Delegation in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2014.

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.