Global Horizons

Fostering alumni connections
around the world

CityU's worldwide alumni networks extended their reach in 2018. The dedication of the University's Alumni Ambassadors in their respective cities also made possible a host of activities for fellow alumni and newcomers, building the CityU spirit globally.

Singapore Mid-Autumn reunion dinner

The Alumni Reunion @ Singapore enabled attendees to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together. The happy occasion was hosted by Professor Matthew Lee, CityU Vice-President (Development and External Relations), at the Conrad Centennial Singapore Hotel on 25 September 2018. At the event, Professor Lee extended his thanks to the city's Alumni Ambassadors for strengthening bonds and to alumni donors for supporting CityU's long-term development.

Professor Matthew Lee (second right) presents University pins to CityU Alumni Ambassadors in Singapore.

Alumni Ambassador Mr Michael Chan (right) receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Professor Lee for his donation to the University.

Blooming in Sydney

Sydney-based Alumni Ambassadors Ms Winnie Au and Mr Andrew Cheung organised a badminton game on 17 February 2018 and an outdoor trip to a beautiful Tulip Festival on 29 September 2018 to promote healthy living and facilitate networking.

Lining up in Toronto for the ORBIS ‘plane pull'

For the second consecutive year, CityU Ontario Alumni Association organised a team of some 30 alumni and friends to participate in the ORBIS Plane Pull for Sight 2018. The challenge took place at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on 27 May 2018. Congratulations to the CityU team for topping the list in the Fundraising Organisation/Association Teams category.

Shenzhen Chapter pledges support

CityU Shenzhen Alumni Chapter inaugurated its second Executive Committee and held an Alumni Dinner on 23 June 2018. The Chapter undertook to support the University with a donation pledge for 2018-19. Visits to prominent companies and a seminar were arranged prior to the event.

Joint DBA Chapter launched

CityU-FudanU Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Alumni Chapter inaugurated its first Executive Committee on 12 January 2018. The Class of 2017 received a warm welcome to the DBA family on the same occasion. A subsequent talk on the theme of “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and One Country, Two Systems” was arranged by the Chapter on 26 May 2018.

Chengdu Chapter established

Chengdu Alumni Chapter was officially set up on 11 May 2018. The Executive Committee pledged to bring together alumni and further strengthen the University's local network. A guided tour of the CityU Chengdu Research Institute and a faculty talk enhanced understanding of CityU and its development.