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Participated by over 100 alumni of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), the Alumni Mid-Autumn Festival Fundraising Garden Party was held on 23 September 2015 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge.

In his welcoming address, Professor Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, expressed his gratitude to our alumni for their enthusiastic support towards their alma mater. In the pursuit of reaching new heights of recognition and nurturing outstanding young leaders for the society, CUHK appreciates the generosity and wise counsel of our alumni. Professor Sung added that he is delighted to meet with alumni at different stages since their graduation from CUHK on this meaningful occasion. He also introduced the I.CARE Programme in his speech, and encouraged our alumni to render continued support to the programme which aims to develop all-rounded students.

In addition to Professor Sung and Mrs Sung, many senior administrative staff of the University attended the event. They include, Professor Michael Hui, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President; Professor Fok Tai Fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President; Mr Eric Ng, Registrar and Secretary; Professor Jimmy Yu, Head of United College; Professor Justin Wu, Associate Head of Shaw College; Ms Amy Tsui, Director of Communications and Public Relations; Ms Janet Chow, Director of Institutional Advancement; Mr Daniel Cheng, Director of Alumni Affairs; and Ms Connie Au, Honorary Consultant of the Office of Alumni Affairs. Our alumna Ms Akina Fong was the master of ceremony of the event.

Programmes of the Garden Party included a music performance by the Gu Zhang Team of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Staff Association, traditional folk arts booths, lantern riddles, charity sales of CUHK Mooncake and souvenirs, and making festive food with the Vice-Chancellor. All donations solicited through the event will be used to support the I.CARE Programme.

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

Dr Eddy S H Li, President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA) led a 20-member delegation to visit The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on 28 July 2015. The purpose of the visit was to explore opportunities to further strengthen the collaboration between CMA and CUHK.

The delegation was received by Professor Joseph Sung, Vice Chancellor and President of CUHK, Professor Walter Ho, Director of the Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS), Professor Wong Suk-ying, Director of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aids, and Ms Janet Chow, Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement. During the meeting, Professor Sung and our administrators introduced to the delegation the endeavor the University has made to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among our students. On behalf of the University, Professor Sung expressed his gratitude to CMA for their long-standing support to the development of CUHK over the years.

Led by Dr Tony Tsoi, Associate Director of ORKTS and Mr Jonathan Chee, Manager of the Pre-Incubation Centre (Pi Centre) of the Center for Entrepreneurship, the delegation visited the Pi Centre, and exchanged ideas on entrepreneurship with our students. Guided tours to the University Gallery and the Yasumoto International Academic Park were also arranged for the delegation. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to reinforce the rapport between the two parties.

With the objective to recognize the outstanding academic performance of students from the Faculty of Arts, the 'Sin Wai Kin CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarship in Arts, History and Philosophy' was established by Dr Sin Wai-kin, David, Chairman of Sin Wai Kin Foundation and Myer Jewelry Manufacturer Limited, in 2013 in the midst of the Golden Jubilee of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The 2nd Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held on 23 July 2015 at the Chung Chi College Staff Club. The Ceremony was officiated by Professor Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Professor Leung Yuen-sang, Dean of Faculty of Arts, and Dr and Mrs Sin Wai-kin. Dr Sin's family was also invited to attend the Ceremony and meet with the scholarship recipients.

In his welcoming speech, Professor Fok Tai-fai thanked Dr Sin and his family for their long-standing support to the University. He also encouraged the scholarship recipients to embark on their journey of academic excellence.

Awardee Mr Ng Wai-san from the Department of Philosophy received the scholarship twice. In his vote of thanks, on behalf of all scholarship recipients, Mr Ng expressed their sincere gratitude to Dr Sin and his family for their generosity and recognition. He explained how the scholarship makes a difference to him, and is instrumental in pursuing his PhD degree in the United States. Mr Ng and other awardees presented a thank you card to Dr Sin and his family at the end of the ceremony.  

Eighteen undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, English, Translation, History and Philosophy have been selected to receive this distinguished award. Carrying the prestigious title of 'Sin Wai Kin CUHK Golden Jubilee Outstanding Students in Arts, History and Philosophy', the awardees achieved excellent academic performance, and actively participated in academic activities and community services.