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Over 1,800 new graduates, or 31% of the CUHK graduating class of 2006 supported their Alma Mater by participating in the "2006 Graduating Class Pledge Scheme", an annual campaign which encourages the new graduates donating HK$500 to their Alma Mater in three years. These heart-warming gifts raised nearly HK$1 million for the University.

The Scheme aims to advocate the graduating alumni to endow the current students by giving back to their Alma Mater. Pledged participants would each obtain a uniquely designed class pin with the emblem of the University and "Class of 2006" on it as a symbol of commitment.

Mr. Ricky Cheng, Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement, remarked that in addition to raising nearly HK$1 million for the University annually, the spirit of the Scheme lays in sowing the "Seed of Giving" in our new graduates so as to nurture the bonding with their Alma Mater. He was grateful to learn that more than 1,800 new graduates have committed to the Scheme so far.

Launched since 2004, the Scheme enters its third year with well over 4,000 participants.