On 8 September 2015, the University conferred six Honorary University Fellowships on Dr. Merle A. Hinrich, Prof. Mayching Kao (in absentia), Mr. Lam Cheung-chuen, Mr. Herman T.W. Lau, Mrs. So Chau Yim-ping and Ms. Connie W.C. Wong in recognition of their outstanding contributions to society and in appreciation of their highly valued support to the University at the 60th Convocation and 10th Honorary University Fellowship Conferment Ceremony.
In the same evening, the HKBU Council Dinner in honour of Honorary University Fellows was held to celebrate their conferment. In his welcoming remarks, Chairman of the Council and the Court Mr. Cheng Yan-kee conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Honorary University Fellows and warmly welcomed the attending guests. He also introduced Prof. Roland T. Chin to all the guests at his first time attending the Council Dinner after he assumed office as the President and Vice-Chancellor on 1 September 2015.
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| HKBU Council and Court Chairman Mr. Cheng Yan-kee (5th from right), Deputy Chairman Mrs. Pamela Chan (5th from left), Treasurer Mrs. Doreen Chan (4th from right), President and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Roland T. Chin (4th from left) and other University Officers lead the guests to toast and congratulate the Honorary University Fellows |
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| After presenting the graduation bears,
Mr. Cheng Yan-kee (right) and Prof. Roland T. Chin (left) pose for a group photo with the Honorary University Fellows (from 2nd left) Mr. Herman Lau, Ms. Connie Wong, Mrs. So Chau Yim-ping and Dr. Merle Hinrich
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| Alumna Becky Poon and alumnus Jimmy Mak are the masters of ceremonies at the dinner |
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| Alumna Becky Lee of Department of Music performs two songs to pay tribute to the Honorary University Fellows |
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