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The 5th “The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholars Roundtable Discussion”
21 SEP 2022
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) organized the 5th “The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholars Roundtable Discussion” on Wednesday, 21 September 2022, providing a platform for the scholars and honourable guests to gather together. The event was graced by the presence of Ms. Karen Cheung, Trustee and Chief Strategist of The D. H. Chen Foundation (the Foundation), Mr. Peter Poon, Chief Program Officer of the Foundation, Ms. Ruby Yong, Program Director of the Foundation, Dr. Tong and Ms. Gigi Shuen, Directors of the Institute of Education Excellence, Mr. Duncan Ma, Program Manager of the Institute of Education Excellence, Mr. Jeremy Lok, Assistant Program Manager of the Institute of Education Excellence; Professor Rocky Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, Professor Anthony Chan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, Professor Andy Wong, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid of CUHK, Ms. Lolitta Wong, Director of Institutional Advancement of CUHK and Ms. Fanny Yuen, Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid of CUHK.
Professor Anthony Chan delivered his welcoming speech on behalf of CUHK and expressed his sincerest gratitude to the Foundation for its long-term support to the University. He also encouraged the scholars to keep striving for excellence and to serve the community with their knowledge so that the charity spirit of the Foundation can be flourished. Six scholars shared their experiences at the University and their goals for the future. They also exchanged ideas with the guests and benefited greatly from the roundtable discussion.
In 2015, the Foundation established “The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship” which annually awards around twenty outstanding undergraduate students from various local universities, offering tuition fees, and living and overseas exchange subsidies. The scholars are also offered a wide range of activities, including social services, mentorship programmes, annual reception and roundtable meetings, in a bid to broaden their global horizons and inspire them to drive community and social development.
