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| Alumni Recent Happenings |
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HKBU Symphony Orchestra Holds Annual Gala Concert
Sponsored by Chief Group Limited and FY Compliance Consulting Limited, the Symphony Orchestra Annual Gala Concert was held on 23 April at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. The Symphony Orchestra was conducted by Prof. Johnny Poon, Head of Department of Music, and the concert featured a debut Hong Kong performance from top American pianist Mr. Andrew von Oeyen. With special lighting effects used on stage for the first time, all members of the audience were able to enjoy a wonderful evening with fabulous music and lighting. The concert was well attended by over 1,200 guests including HKBU senior management, alumni, staff and students of the University. |
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| Chairman of the Council and the Court Dr. Clement Chen (fourth from left) presents souvenirs to the two sponsors, alumnus Edmund Au (Business Management), General Manager of FY Compliance Consulting Limited (third from left) and Mrs. Merlin Au (second from left), Mr. Peter Chau, Founder and Chairman of Chief Group Limited (fourth from right), and poses for a group photo with Treasurer of the Council and the Court Ms. Rosanna Choi (third from right), Mr. Chui Wing-on, Member of the Council (first from right), Provost Prof. Clayton MacKenzie (second from right) and Vice-President (Research and Development) Prof. Rick Wong (first from left). |
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| Prof. Johnny Poon and HKBU Symphony Orchestra |
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| Mr. Andrew von Oeyen |
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Dr. Albert Chau and Alumnus Sunny Wong Share at the CASE Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference
On 10 April, Dr. Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) and alumnus Sunny Wong (Business Management), Chairman of the Alumni Committee of HKBU Foundation, shared at the CASE Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference held in Brisbane on “Engaging Alumni with a Purpose.” The sharing was moderated by Dr. Melanie Lee, Director of Alumni Affairs, who served as Chairperson of Alumni Relations Track at the Conference. Some inspiring videos which demonstrated HKBU alumni contributions were also shown at the event. |
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| (From left) Dr. Albert Chau, Dr. Melanie Lee and alumnus Sunny Wong |
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Alumni Gather to Celebrate Dr. Chung King-fai’s Birthday
On 23 March, students and friends of Dr. Chung King-fai, former teacher of HKBU, held a birthday celebration dinner for him. A group of HKBU alumni joined the Dinner together and sent their warmest blessings to Dr. Chung in person. At the Dinner, they recalled the happy moments of attending Dr. Chung’s classes in the old days. |
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| Alumni send their best wishes to Dr. Chung King-fai (first row, third from left). |
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| Dr. Chung King-fai and HKBU alumni pose for a group photo on stage. |
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Alumnus Prof. William Leung Appointed as Chief Executive and Executive Director of WeLab Virtual Bank
Alumnus Prof. William Leung (English Language & Literature) was appointed as the Chief Executive and Executive Director of WeLab virtual bank, the first homegrown Hong Kong fintech company to establish a virtual bank. Prof. Leung has extensive experience in the finance and banking sector. He has served Hang Seng Bank as Executive Director and Head of Personal Banking as well as Sun Hung Kai Financial Limited as Chief Executive Officer. Congratulations to alumnus Prof. Leung! |
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| Alumnus Prof. William Leung |
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Alumna May Chan Suk-mei Re-appointed as Non-official Member of the Family Council
Alumna May Chan Suk-mei (Communication) was re-appointed by the HKSAR Government as Non-official Member of the Family Council for a term of two years with effect from 1 April 2019. Congratulations to alumna Chan! |
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| Alumna May Chan Suk-mei |
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Alumna Marianna Tsang Serves as the Judging Panel Chairman for the 3rd SEED Programme
Alumna Marianna Tsang (Secretarial Management) was invited by the Hong Kong Productivity Council to be the Chairman of the Judging Panel for the 3rd SEED Programme. Congratulations to alumna Tsang! |
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| Alumna Marianna Tsang |
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Alumnus Philip Kan Re-appointed as Member of the Board of Trustees of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund
Alumnus Philip Kan (Business Management) was re-appointed by the HKSAR Government as Member of the Board of Trustees of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund for a term of three years with effect from 1 April 2019. Congratulations to alumnus Kan! |
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| Alumnus Philip Kan |
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Alumna Amarantha Yip Yun-wan Re-appointed as Non-official Member of the Family Council
Alumna Amarantha Yip Yun-wan (Sociology) was re-appointed by the HKSAR Government as Non-official Member of the Family Council for a term of two years with effect from 1 April 2019. Congratulations to alumna Yip! |
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| Alumna Amarantha Yip Yun-wan |
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Alumna Wong Miu-kuen is Awarded the Outstanding Club Development Coach
Alumna Wong Miu-kuen (Chinese Language and Literature) is awarded 2018-19 Outstanding Club Development Coach presented by the Coaching Commission of the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association. With her efforts in organising various training activities as well as motivating and caring for the rowing club members, the number of team members increased steadily in the past few years. Congratulations to alumna Wong! |
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| Alumna Wong Miu-kuen (right) is awarded the Outstanding Club Development Coach. |
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