Events Roundup
Links, life lessons, and joy
Over the year, the Alumni Relations Office (ARO) and other University units held numerous activities to enable alumni to interact, share, and simply enjoy reconnecting with fellow CityU graduates.Presidential welcome
On 7 July 2018, President Professor Way Kuo and members of ARO and Global Engagement Office warmly welcomed Taiwan alumni and students to a campus gathering. Participants were delighted to learn about the University's latest achievements and meet up with other alumni. The programme concluded with an exclusive guided tour of the Cabinet of Curiosities display at CityU Exhibition Gallery.
Outstanding SCM alumni honoured at the School's 20th Anniversary
The School of Creative Media hosted its 20th Anniversary banquet on 1 March 2018. Highlights of the evening included an exhibition and artwork tour, and sharing from outstanding alumni. Those joining the celebration cherished the opportunity to reflect on old times, catch up with friends and make new ones.
By alumni, for alumni
A range of workshops by alumni for alumni helped participants discover more about their individual potential and fresh business ideas. Topics include business transformation and mediation techniques. Appreciation to alumni speakers who have generously shared their expertise.
A decade to remember
The Department of Media and Communication celebrated its 10th anniversary on 3 November 2018, with the launch of its Distinguished Alumni Award presentation. In addition, the Department held an exhibition on campus showcasing the achievements of alumni and students. Alumni welcomed the chance to reconnect with fellow graduates and faculty members.
Outstanding business graduates recognised
The College of Business presented Distinguished Alumni Awards to Dr Venus Tang, Chief Financial Officer, Excel Technology International (Hong Kong) Limited (right), Ms Mabel Chan, Deputy Managing Partner, Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited (left), and Mr Johnny Wong, Co-Founder, Hotmob Limited, and Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing (centre), on 24 November 2018. The accolades recognised their achievements and contributions to CityU, the College, and society.
The Department of Marketing held its inaugural Alumni Contribution Award ceremony on 5 December 2018. Three recipients were presented with awards, which recognise the Department's outstanding alumni. Awardees Ms Olivia Tsang, 2004 BBA Marketing (second right) and Mr Francis Lee, 2013 BBA China Business (second left) participated in a Business Leader Forum on the same day, speaking on “Passion Made Possible – Branding Strategy of Singapore Tourism” and “Modern Chinese Business Logic and Entrepreneurship in China” respectively and engaging in a fruitful exchange with Department of Marketing students. The third recipient was Ms Pauline Lee, 2001 BA Business Studies (right).
