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| Alumni Recent Happenings |
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Alumnus Wong Nga-chung Donates Surgical Masks to Bay Area Hospitals in San Francisco, the US
Member of the Alumni Committee of HKBU Foundation alumnus Wong Nga-chung (Business Management; Honorary University Fellow) donated 3,000 surgical masks to the Bay Area hospitals in San Francisco, the US in March. Alumnus Wong not only helped the University to procure surgical masks earlier, but also donated masks to the community that are in need in Hong Kong. Thanks to alumnus Wong for his continual support in serving fellow HKBU alumni and for spreading love to the Hong Kong and overseas communities! |
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| Aumnus Wong Nga-chung (left) helps the University in the procurement of masks. |
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| The masks donated by alumnus Wong are sent to the Bay Area hospitals. |
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Alumnus Philip Kan Re-appointed Member of the Town Planning Board
Alumnus Philip Kan (Business Management) was re-appointed by the HKSAR Government as member of the Town Planning Board with effect from 1 April 2020 for a term of two years. Congratulations to alumnus Kan! |
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| Alumnus Philip Kan Siu-lun |
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National Appointment Taken Up by Alumna Marianna Tsang
Alumna Marianna Tsang Wai Chun (Secretarial Management) was appointed Chief Arbitrator of the QuanZhou Arbitration Commission. She is responsible for the adjudication of commercial disputes. Congratulations to alumna Tsang! |
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| Alumna Marianna Tsang |
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HKBU MBA Zhuhai Class of 2019 Spreads Love amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the spread of COVID-19, the MBA Zhuhai class of 2019 donated some medical supply items to an air force hospital in China in February. In return for the generosity, the medical staff of the hospital sent a thank you letter to the MBA Zhuhai class of 2019.
On 11 January, the MBA Zhuhai class of 2019 organised a gathering in Zhuhai, during which more than 20 alumni participated and they all had a great time. The Zhuhai class also returned to the United International College on 20 November 2019 to have a graduation photo taken on campus with the senior management and professors. Both the current and former presidents of HKBUAA, Mr. Alex Leung (Business Management) and Mr. Tyrone Siu (History), were invited to take part in the group photo.
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| All attending alumni pose for a photo at the class gathering. |
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| Graduation Photo of the MBA Zhuhai class of 2019 |
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Alumni Alex Leung and Tyrone Siu Visit Zhuhai Tsinghua Science Park to Seek Incubation Opportunities for Fellow Alumni
On 20 November 2019, both the current and former presidents of HKBU Alumni Association, Mr. Alex Leung (Business Management) and Mr. Tyrone Siu (History) had a guided tour of the Zhuhai Tsinghua Science Park, an incubator company. Led by alumna Feng Feiyan (Business Administration), General Manager of Tsinghua Innovation Incubator and Administrative Director of Zhuhai Tsinghua Science Park Venture Capital Co. Ltd. Views, Leung and Siu toured the Park’s facilities and had a fruitful exchange with alumna Feng on the Park’s operations and its potential incubation opportunities for HKBU alumni. |
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| Alex (middle) and Tyrone (5th from right) go on a guided tour of the incubator company led by alumna Feng Feiyan (6th from left). |
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Alumna Zabrina Lo Promoted to Associate Editor at Hong Kong Tatler Magazine
Alumna Zabrina Lo Shun Siu (English Language & Literature) was promoted to Associate Editor at Hong Kong Tatler magazine. Congratulations to alumna Lo! |
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| Alumna Zabrina Lo |
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Alumnus Gip Chan Raises Funds for the Underprivileged through Music
Founder of “Gip Percussion Ensemble” alumnus Chan Wing-yip, Gip (Music) organised the ‘Joshua Albert x GPE Chinese New Year Percussion Concert’ on 24 January to raise fund for the underprivileged. |
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| Alumnus Chan poses for a group photo with the organising committee, performers and guests after the concert. |
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In Memory of The Hon Arnaldo de Oliveira Sales
The University is deeply saddened by the passing of The Hon Arnaldo de Oliveira Sales on 6 March 2020. He was 100 years old.
Mr Sales was a distinguished civic and sports leader in Hong Kong, and in 2001 he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa by HKBU in recognition of his exemplary contributions. Thanks to his vision and efforts, Hong Kong retained its status as a separate sporting entity after its reunification with mainland China, and athletes were able to participate in international competitions under the banner of “Hong Kong, China”. This move led to continued support and worldwide exposure for Hong Kong athletes.
As one of the founding members of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, Mr Sales held different key positions in the organisation, and he was President for more than 30 years. During this time he made many tremendous contributions to the Hong Kong sports sector.
Mr Sales was also deeply committed to sports education in Hong Kong, and he was very supportive of the undergraduate physical education programme launched by HKBU in 1992. In particular, he lent his support to the organisation of international conferences and seminars on sports education, which lifted the profile of sports education both at the University and in the community-at-large. He also established the Mrs Edith N. de O. Sales Scholarship to award outstanding postgraduate students of our Master of Social Sciences in Sport and Leisure Management programme. His active participation in the community also made him a great role model, and he has left a lasting impact on society.
The University community would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to the Sales family at this time of bereavement. Mr Sales will always be remembered for his whole-hearted support for and distinguished contributions to the development of the University and as a beloved and respected member of the HKBU community.
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| The Hon Arnaldo de Oliveira Sales |
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In Memory of Dr John P Chan
The University is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr John P Chan, former Dean of the Faculty of Science, on 19 March 2020. He was 84 years old.
Dr Chan became Dean in 1972 following the renaming of the Faculty as the Faculty of Natural Science and Engineering. He concurrently served as the Head of the Department of Chemistry from 1972 to 1975.
Among Dr Chan’s diverse contributions, he was well recognised for spearheading the establishment of the Faculty’s links with industry. This proved to be an effective strategy for raising the Faculty’s profile and image in Hong Kong, and it enabled faculty members to share their expertise and serve the community. Under his leadership, the Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry joined hands to conduct a baseline aquatic environmental investigation for the Dow Chemical Company between September 1974 and October 1975.
The University community would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to Dr Chan’s family at this time of bereavement. Dr Chan will always be remembered for his dedication and distinguished contributions to the development of the University as well as the Faculty of Science, and as a beloved and respected member of the HKBU community.
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| Dr John P Chan |
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