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Over 100 alumni of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) were invited to join the 'Alumni Mid-Autumn Festival Fundraising Garden Party' held at the Vice-Chancellor's Lodge on 12 September 2016. Donations solicited through the Garden Party will be used to support the development of the I‧CARE Programme.

Professor Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, expressed his gratitude to our alumni for their generosity in supporting the I‧CARE Programme. 'I am delighted to see the strong bonding between our alumni and CUHK. Let's join hands to foster student's all-rounded development and nurture bright young leaders for the society,' said Professor Sung in his welcoming address.

Apart from Professor Sung and Mrs Sung, the event was graced by the presence of Provost Professor Benjamin Wah; Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Presidents Professor Michael Hui, Professor Fanny Cheung and Professor Isabella Poon. Alumna Ms Akina Fong was the master of ceremony of the event.

In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, students from our Department of Music performed Chinese music on the occasion. Many among them went to Vienna in summer this year to showcase Chinese music at the 'HK-Vienna Music Festival'. Other activities include lantern riddle and charity sale of CUHK Mooncakes and souvenirs. In addition, Professor Sung demonstrated Chinese calligraphy, and presented his calligraphy to three lucky draw winners.

If you would like to learn more about the I‧CARE Programme, please visit this webpage: www.oia.cuhk.edu.hk/eng/campaigns/i-care-programme

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is honoured to receive ten oil paintings from renowned artist Mr. Chen Keng.  In appreciation of his generosity, a donation ceremony was held at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall of CUHK on 4 August 2016.  These paintings, depicting the beautiful scenery of CUHK, will be permanently displayed at the University Health Centre of CUHK.

Officiated at the donation ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Chen Keng, Prof. Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK, and Dr. Scotty Luk, Director of University Health Service (UHS) of CUHK.

Prof. Fok Tai-fai said in his welcoming address, ‘I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Chen for his generosity in donating his beautiful artworks to the Chinese University.  We are truly grateful for the support and trust Mr. and Mrs. Chen have rendered to CUHK.’

In his speech, Mr. Chen Keng thanked his parents for providing him with abundant opportunities to learn about art since he was a boy, and shared with the audience his journey of art creation at CUHK.  ‘Since I started residing on the campus of CUHK some years ago, I am fascinated by the stunning environment of the University.  The ten paintings, which I donated to CUHK, depict the splendid scenery of the campus.  I am pleased to learn that they will be permanently displayed at the University Health Centre,’ he said.

Dr. Scotty Luk said in his speech, ‘We strongly believed that, with these brilliant artworks displayed at the University Health Centre, the ambience of Centre can be greatly enhanced.  Patients’ stress level can also be reduced through appreciating Mr. Chen’s paintings.’

As an acclaimed oil painting artist, Mr. Chen Keng is dedicated to promoting the development of the art in Hong Kong and mainland China.  Apart from founding the Guangzhou Young Artists’ Association and the Guangdong Young Artists’ Association, he has been actively participating in various artists’ associations.  In celebration of the Golden Jubilee of CUHK, the Office of the Arts Administrator of CUHK organized an exhibition, entitled ‘Images of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Oil Painting Exhibition by Chen Keng’, showcasing over twenty paintings of Mr. Chen at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall in 2013.

The third Presentation Ceremony of ‘Sin Wai Kin CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarships in Arts, History and Philosophy’ was held on 20 July 2016 at the Chung Chi College Staff Club of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). 15 students from the Faculty of Arts with outstanding academic performance received this prestigious award.                                              

Officiated at the Ceremony were Dr Sin Wai-kin, David, Chairman of Sin Wai Kin Foundation and Myer Jewelry Manufacturer Limited, Mrs Sin, Mr Sin Nga-yan, Benedict, Director and General Manager of Myer Jewelry Manufacturer Limited, Professor Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK, and Professor Leung Yuen-sang, Dean of Faculty of Arts of CUHK.

In his welcoming speech, Professor Fok Tai-fai expressed his sincere gratitude towards Dr Sin and his family for their long-standing support towards the University. He encouraged the scholarship recipients to learn from Dr Sin as a role model of integrity and benevolence. Mr Benedict Sin urged the scholarship recipients to continue to strive for excellence by breaking through obstacles, and dedicate themselves in serving the community in the future.   

Mr Siu Sai-yau, a PhD student from the Department of Translation, delivered a vote of thanks on behalf of all recipients. In appreciation of the generosity of the Sin family, Professor Leung and the scholarship recipients presented souvenirs and thank you cards to Dr Sin and his family at the end of the ceremony.

The ‘Sin Wai Kin CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarships in Arts, History and Philosophy’ was established in 2013 in the midst of the 50^th anniversary of the Chinese University, with the objective of awarding students who excel in Arts, History and Philosophy, and fostering academic research.