On 13 November, HKBU conferred Honorary Doctoral degrees on Prof. Donal D. C. Bradley, Mrs. Pamela Chan Wong-shui, Dr. William Fung Kwok-lun, Prof. William C. Kirby, Prof. Mo Yan at the 58th Commencement and Honorary Doctoral Degrees Conferment Ceremony in recognition of their outstanding achievements in their fields and remarkable contributions to society.
The University hosted its Council Dinner in honour of Honorary Doctorate Recipients after the Conferment Ceremony in the afternoon. Chairman of the Council and the Court Mr. Cheng Yan-kee conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Honorary Doctorate Recipients and warmly welcomed the guests. He also said that the Honorary Doctorate Recipients were shining role models and source of inspiration to the University and its students.
The finale of the evening was a delightful musical performance by Mr. Stephen Wong, Lecturer of Department of Music and alumnus Christopher Leung (Music). Their performance was captivating and brought all guests a very enjoyable night.
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HKBU Management lead the guests to congratulate the newly conferred Honorary Doctorate Recipients at a toasting ceremony.
(From left) Associate Vice-President (Engagement) Mr. CK Yeung, Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) cum Academic Registrar Prof. Ricky Wong, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) Dr. Albert Chau, Provost Prof. Clayton MacKenzie, HKBU Council and Court Deputy Chairman Mr. Andrew Yao, Chairman Mr. Cheng Yan-kee, Treasurer Mrs. Doreen Chan, President Prof. Roland T. Chin,Vice-President (Research and Development) Prof. Rick Wong, Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary Mr. Andy Lee, Associate Vice-President (Chinese Medicine Development) Prof. Bian Zhao-xiang and Associate Vice-President (Mainland) Prof. Huang Yu.
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| (From left) Chairman Cheng, Prof. William Kirby, Prof. Donal Bradley, Dr. Pamela Chan, Prof. Mo Yan, Dr. William Fung and President Chin pose for a group photo. |
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| Chairman Cheng delivers his welcome remarks to welcome all guests. |
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| President Chin presents souvenirs to performers Mr. Stephen Wong (middle) and alumnus Christopher Leung (right) expressing gratitude to their wonderful performance. |
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| Alumni Dee Dee Lee and Bernard Wu are the masters of ceremonies. |
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