EVENTS ROUNDUP
Deepening CityU bonds
It was another fruitful year for the Alumni Relations Office (ARO), with a host of activities collaborating with groups across the University for alumni to reconnect with CityU and each other.
Workshop trainers (clockwise from top): alumnus Mr John Chan, aka Starman (front row, first left), CityU academic Dr Michael Wong, alumni Mr Dannis Pang, and Dr Li Chan-wing.
Putting knowledge to work
A series of workshops conducted by CityU academic and alumni enabled participants to explore business trends and opportunities. Topics included finance technology, sharing economy, and tips on handling public relations crises.
Anniversary celebrations
CityU’s Department of English commemorated its 30th anniversary on 25 October 2019, bringing together alumni, students, and staff to celebrate the department’s milestones. Events included an inspiring recital by young musicians Tony Lee, from Australia, and Lixin Zhang, from New Zealand, along with a lively reception and staff speeches.
Excellence recognised
The College of Business presented 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards to Mr Wilson Chong (left), Managing Director of Rightlink Technology Limited, Dr Toa Charm (middle), Chairman of OpenCertHub and Principal Advisor to elite AI/big data, fintech, and e-commerce start-ups in Asia, and Professor Anthea Zhang (right), Fayez Sarofim Vanguard Professor of Management in the Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University, US. The accolades honour the three alumni’s outstanding achievements and contributions to their professions, the University, and society.
EMBA (Chinese) alumni homecoming
Alumni from the Executive MBA (Chinese) Programme enjoyed a nostalgic reunion-cum-homecoming on campus on 10 November 2019, rekindling links with fellow participants and reminiscing about their valuable learning experience at CityU.
China Business reunion receives enthusiastic reception
Alumni from the BBA in China Business programme reconnected with classmates and teachers at a gathering hosted by the Department of Marketing on 4 May 2019.
Marathon magic
| The CityU Marathon Club continued to promote the “Marathon Spirit” through its wellness programmes, with the running clinic series for alumni, students, and staff proving particularly popular throughout the year. |
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Start-up talents share their secrets of success
CityU alumni with an entrepreneurial flair came together with fellow alumni, staff, and students to share their know-how and advice at an innovators’ networking event, organised by ARO on 22 June 2019. Among them were the co-founders of Heycoins and Juicyapp, along with external guests and the new Board of Advisors for the Alumni Ambassadors Scheme. The potential for collaborative projects was also explored.
Around 100 participants attended the Welcome Reception for Class Liaison Ambassadors and Alumni Volunteers, organised by ARO on 27 April 2019. On the programme was the inauguration of Class Liaison Ambassadors and words of wisdom from established alumni leaders. Making the occasion even more memorable, some ambassadors had inspired fellow classmates to celebrate their graduation by donating a class gift.
