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The 16th CUHK Golf Day was held on Monday, 15 April 2024 at the Eden Course, Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling. The event drew an excellent response from CUHK alumni and friends, and featured 20 teams with nearly 80 golfers. The event has raised over HK$ 3 million in support of CUHK and the proceeds will go towards the development of the University, Colleges, as well as enriching the “CUHK Golf Day Scholarship”.

The Tee-off Ceremony was officiated by Professor Anthony Chan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Mrs Carol Tsang, Platinum Sponsor and representative of Billion Charity Fund and Mr Stewart Cheng, Gold Sponsor of the event. During the Ceremony, Professor Chan expressed his gratitude towards alumni and friends of CUHK for their unwavering support in making CUHK's Golf Day a successful event.

Professor Rocky Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, expressed gratitude to alumni, sponsors, and the Golf Day Advisory Committee for their support at the ceremony. Their invaluable advice has made Golf Day event a resounding success. The members of the Advisory Committee actively called on elite alumni from various sectors to participate in the golf tournament. The enthusiastic support and participation of the alumni truly reflect the spirit of unity and the sense of belonging to CUHK. Looking ahead, Professor Tuan hopes that CUHK will continue to serve as a solid bridge for connecting the world, nurturing more exceptional talents, and promoting the core values of CUHK.

The prestigious “CU Cup” and “Most Active Participation Award” went to the New Asia College this year. Please click here for the complete results of the tournament.

CUHK Golf Day Scholarship

Established in 2011, the “CUHK Golf Day Scholarship” is an admission scholarship for first-year undergraduates who achieved academic excellence and participated actively in voluntary services and sports activities. Financial needs of students will also be taken into consideration during the selection process.  A total of ten outstanding students were awarded the scholarship this year.

The Garden Party of the Friends of the Art Museum (the Friends) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) was held on 2 March 2024 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge of CUHK. Members of the Friends, as well as faculty members and students of the Department of Fine Arts of CUHK gathered on this special occasion and enjoyed a fruitful afternoon. The event was graced by the presence of Mr Edwin Mok, the Chair of the Friends; the host Professor Rocky Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Professor Tuan delivered his welcoming address on behalf of CUHK and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Friends for their dedicated support to CUHK over the years.  Professor Tuan said, “As a steadfast partner, Friends works with CUHK collectively to bridge across boundaries and enrich the students’ knowledge in Chinese art and culture through multiple channels.”

Mr Edwin Mok thanked Prof Tuan and the CUHK management for hosting the party at the Vice-Chancellor's Lodge with excellent arrangements. He pledged that Friends will continue to join hands with CUHK to support new generations in the field of art and organize an array of activities to propel the development of the creative industry in Hong Kong community.

This year, 15 students have been selected to receive these prestigious awards. On behalf of all recipients, the awardee representative Shen Li gave a vote of thanks. She said, “These funds and grants not only facilitated my concentration on dissertation writing but also played a pivotal role in securing job opportunities.” Shen Li and one of the awardees Cheung Chu Yin, Cyrus presented thank you letter and a seal carving to Mr Edwin Mok on behalf of all recipients to express their gratitude to Friends.

The Friends was founded in 1981 to promote the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture. Over the years, the Friends committed to supporting art education by generously offering scholarships to outstanding Fine Arts students of CUHK.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) organized the 6th “The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholars Roundtable Discussion” on Wednesday, 17 January 2024, providing a platform for the scholars and honourable guests to gather together. The event was graced by the presence of Ms. Karen Cheung, Trustee and Chief Strategist of The D. H. Chen Foundation (the Foundation), Ms. Gigi Shuen, Honorary Legal Advisor, Ms. Ruby Yong, Program Director, Mr. Duncan Ma, Program Manager of the Institute of Education Excellence, Mr. Jeremy Lok, Assistant Program Manager of the Institute of Education Excellence and Ms. Zanna Lo, Program Executive of the Institute of Education Excellence; Professor Rocky Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, Professor Anthony Chan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, Professor Andy Wong, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid of CUHK and Ms. Lolitta Wong, Director of Institutional Advancement of CUHK.

Professor Anthony Chan delivered his welcoming speech on behalf of CUHK and expressed his sincerest gratitude to the Foundation for its long-term support to the University. He encouraged the scholars to proactively learn more about the local culture and the social development of different countries through traveling and exchange. He also hoped that the scholars would make contribution for our society with the spirit of both the Foundation and CUHK in future. Twelve scholars shared their learning experiences in CUHK, exchange experiences, and career planning with the guests. They also exchanged ideas with the guests and benefited greatly from the roundtable discussion.

In 2015, the Foundation established “The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship” which annually awards around twenty outstanding undergraduate students from various local universities, offering tuition fees, and living and overseas exchange subsidies. The scholars are also offered a wide range of activities, including social services, mentorship programmes, annual receptions and roundtable meetings, in a bid to broaden their global horizons and inspire them to drive community and social development.