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The annual Garden Party of the Friends of the Art Museum (the Friends) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) was held on 7 November at the Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge of CUHK. Close to 100 members of the Friends, as well as faculty members and students of the Department of Fine Arts of CUHK participated in this meaningful occasion. Mrs Sagiri Dayal, new Chair of the Friends; Mrs Martin Tang, sponsor of the Madeleine Tang Friends Research and Education Fund Awards; Professor Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK; and Mrs Rebecca Sung presented certificates to the award recipients.

In his welcoming address, Professor Joseph Sung extended his heartfelt gratitude for the staunch support the University has received from the Friends over the past decades. “We look forward to partnering closely with the Friends to support the development of CUHK and the Art Museum, and more importantly to create valuable opportunities for our students to showcase their talents,” said Professor Sung.

Over the years, the Friends is committed to supporting art education by generously offering scholarships to outstanding Fine Arts students. This year, 12 students have been selected to receive these prestigious awards. To express their gratitude to the Friends, the award recipients presented a special art book, which features works of all recipients, to the Friends on the occasion. Mrs Dayal stated in her speech that she is amazed by the excellent quality of artworks of our Fine Arts students. She added that the Friends will continue to support talented students, and collaborate with CUHK to nurture more young artists with exceptional talents and passion in Fine Arts.

In parallel with the first solo art exhibition tour of Professor Charles Kao, the Charles K Kao Foundation for Alzheimer’s Disease was invited to display several pieces of Professor Kao’s recent works on the occasion for charity auction and sales. Proceeds will be used to support the Foundation and increase the public awareness of Alzheimer’s diseases. The event was graced by the presence of Mrs Gwen Kao, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation. Mrs Kao explained to the guests the effectiveness of art therapy in benefiting patients with Alzheimer’s diseases and their family members. 

In appreciation of the generous donation made by Mr and Mrs Tang Hin-chak, Ian, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) named the Lecture Theatre 3 of the Yasumoto International Academic Park after Mr Lee Yuk, the late father of Mrs Tang.  Established the Little Book Shop in Macau, the late Mr Lee Yuk made a significant contribution to promoting literature and culture.  The Naming Ceremony was held on 5 November, officiated by Mr and Mrs Tang Hin-chak, Ian and Professor Joseph J Y Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK.  The Ceremony was graced by the presence of family members of Mr and Mrs Tang.

In his welcoming speech, Professor Joseph J Y Sung expressed his sincere gratitude to Mr and Mrs Tang for the staunch support they have rendered to the Chinese University.  This donation will be used to support the development of the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability for conducting leading-edge research on climate change and public health.  Mr and Mrs Ian Tang have also made another generous donation in support of the establishment of the “Lee Yuk (The Little Book Shop) Medical Scholarships” for outstanding medical and nursing students with financial needs.

Jointly organized by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and E & R Foundation, the “Music Picnic” Fundraising Concert was held on Saturday, 10 October 2015 at Shaw College Lecture Theatre of CUHK.  With the generous support from our sponsors, we are delighted to announce that close to HK$350,000 has been raised through this meaningful event. All donations will be used to support the I‧CARE Programme.

In his welcoming speech, Professor Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, extended a warm welcome to close to 300 children and youngsters for their participation in the concert. Professor Sung encouraged them to learn from our students and devote themselves to serve the community in the future. He also expressed his gratitude to E & R Foundation and all the sponsors, as well as the guest performers, for their contribution in making the concert a great success.

Featured brilliant performances by outstanding young musicians and friends of CUHK, including alumni Ms Judy Ho (Harp), Mr Wesley Lam (Opera), and four students from the Department of Music Ms Joyce Lee (Violin), Mr Jacky Yung (Viola), Mr Perry Lau (Piano) and Mr Lance Mok (Piano), the Concert served as a valuable platform to widen the horizons of the participants through a magical music journey. The participants were given the opportunity to explore a wide variety of music from different times and places through the string, piano, harp, flute, opera and choir performances.

The  I‧CARE Programme aims to develop all-rounded students and encourage them to serve the community and the needy. If you would like to support the Programme, please visit this webpage: www.oia.cuhk.edu.hk/eng/campaigns/i-care-programme