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The 17th CUHK Golf Day took place on 16 January 2025 at the Eden Course, Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling. The event drew overwhelming responses from CUHK alumni and friends. The event has raised over HK$ 1.5 million in support of 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 (Alumni Relations & Advancement) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Mrs Carol Tsang, Platinum Sponsor and representative of Billion Charity Fund and Mr Stewart Cheng, Diamond Sponsor of the event. 

During the Ceremony, Professor Chan expressed his gratitude towards alumni and friends of CUHK and the Advisory Committee of the CUHK Golf Day for their staunch support in making CUHK's Golf Day a success. The members of the Advisory Committee actively called on elite alumni and friends from various sectors to participate in the golf tournament. Professor Chan looked forward to continuing the partnership with the supporters of CUHK and promoting the humanistic spirit together.

The prestigious “CU Cup” 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.

A total of 61 students were awarded the Lee Quo Wei CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarship this year in recognition of their excellent academic performance.

The presentation ceremony, held on 28 November at Cho Yiu Hall, was officiated by Mr Thomas Liang, Chief Executive of the Wei Lun Foundation and Professor Anthony Chan Tak-cheung, CUHK’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Alumni Relations & Advancement).

In his welcoming address, Professor Chan expressed gratitude to the Wei Lun Foundation for its unwavering support and commitment to the University over the years. He remarked that since its inception, the Lee Quo Wei CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarship has empowered over 600 CUHK students in the pursuit of their academic dreams. While taking pride in the young scholars, he reminded them that true success extended beyond accolades and accomplishments – it was bringing positive changes to communities and individuals that mattered.

On behalf of all awardees, Suyasha Mohan Narasipuram, a third-year medical student, thanked the foundation for establishing a scholarship that not only provided financial support but also served as a catalyst for CUHK students’ personal growth and development. She described the scholarship as a beacon of motivation that encouraged recipients to seize opportunities available without hesitation. The scholarship, she noted, symbolised the foundation’s enduring dedication to advancing globalisation and education.

The Lee Quo Wei CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2013 to award medical students, law students and students from mainland China with excellent academic achievements, and support the students with financial needs for exchange programmes.

(Reprinted from No. 54, CUHK in Focus)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) recently held a naming ceremony for the Robert Dan Health Education Centre, in honour of Dr Robert Dan Bing-kwan, the Founding Director of the University Health Service (now known as the University Medical Service Office). The Centre has been named to express gratitude to Dr Dan and his wife, Mrs Sophia Dan Yang Wing-man, for their generous donations supporting the University’s provision of high-quality health education and medical services, and in recognition of Dr Dan’s exceptional contributions to foster a healthy campus environment at CUHK, ensuring better health protection for the University community.

The naming ceremony was jointly officiated by Professor Rocky S. Tuan, CUHK Vice-Chancellor and President; Mrs Carrie Lam, former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong government; Dr Dan and his wife. In his address, Professor Tuan said that Dr Dan has always wholeheartedly dedicated himself to the development of CUHK. During his tenure, Dr Dan led the team in creating a comprehensive healthcare service plan, laying a robust foundation for the University’s healthcare services. Professor Tuan further said that even after retirement, Dr and Mrs Dan have continued to support the University, with their generous donations greatly contributing to the development of the CUHK Health Education Centre, and the promotion and expansion of diverse healthcare service programmes. He expressed the CUHK community’s deep appreciation of the couple’s invaluable contributions.

Mrs Lam said that Dr Dan and Mrs Dan are philanthropists, having made generous donations to numerous higher education institutions in mainland China and Hong Kong over the years. They have wholeheartedly contributed to the development of education in both regions. She also expressed her belief that staying healthy is based on the principle that “prevention is better than cure”, empahsising Robert Dan Health Education Centre plays a vital role in safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of staff and students, which is of great benefit to the University’s development. She added that she hopes the Centre will continue to strive for excellence, providing more comprehensive and high-quality health services for CUHK community.

Professor Anthony T.C. Chan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Alumni Relations and Advancement) of CUHK, commended Dr and Mrs Dan for their enduring passion for education and philanthropy, as well as their steadfast support for CUHK. In particular, he highlighted their significant role in the long-term development of medical research and health education at the University. In 2020, Mrs Dan generously donated to support the academic research of CUHK’s Neurology Division. Now, with their support of Dr and Mrs Dan, the CUHK Health Education Centre can further expand its services. Professor Chan extended his heartfelt gratitude to Dr and Mrs Dan for their support.

About the CUHK Robert Dan Health Education Centre

The CUHK Robert Dan Health Education Centre is located within the University Health Centre on the CUHK campus. Aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle, it features multipurpose activity rooms, consultation rooms and offices, providing health knowledge and a variety of health seminars and courses for students and staff, including workshops on mental health, first aid courses and vaccination activities.

(Reprinted from CUHK News Centre)