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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the Friends of the Art Museum, CUHK (the Friends) jointly organized the annual Award Presentation Ceremony and Exhibition on 2 December 2016 at the office of Willis Towers Watson. The ceremony was officiated by Mrs Sagiri Dayal, Chair of the Friends and Professor Harold Mok, Chairman of the Department of Fine Arts of CUHK. Professor Xu Xiaodong, Associate Director of the Art Museum of CUHK, Professor Zhou Jin, Associate Professor of the Department of Fine Arts of CUHK, Ms Janet Chow, Director of Institutional Advancement of CUHK, members of the Friends, and students of the Department of Fine Arts of CUHK also participated in this joyful event. 

In his welcoming speech, Professor Harold Mok expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Friends for their long-standing support to the Chinese University. “We are truly grateful for the support the Friends have rendered to us over the past 35 years. This enables the University to set up scholarships for talented young artists, and to support the development of our Art Museum,” said Professor Mok.

Over the years, the Friends have donated close to HK$10 million to the University in support of art education by setting up various scholarships to outstanding Fine Arts students. This year, 13 students have been selected to receive these distinguished awards. To express our gratitude to the Friends, Professor Zhou Jin presented his painting to Mrs Dayal with the award recipients at the Ceremony.

Concurrently held at the ceremony was an exhibition of artworks by students of the Department of Fine Arts of CUHK. A total of 44 artworks from 25 undergraduate and postgraduate students were displayed on the occasion. 

The Launching Ceremony of Dr Alex K Yasumoto’s book “Yasumoto’s Passage to International Business” was held at the i-Lounge of the Yasumoto International Academic Park of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on 2 December 2016.  The Ceremony was officiated by Dr Alex K Yasumoto, Professor Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, and Ms Gan Qi, Director of The Chinese University Press.  Yasumoto Scholars and representatives from departments which benefitted from the generous donation of Dr Yasumoto also attended this joyful occasion.

In her welcoming speech, Ms Gan Qi thanked Dr Yasumoto for entrusting The Chinese University Press to publish the Chinese version of his book.  “This unique book contains stories mixed with success, enthusiasm, set-backs and complaints in a frank and self-deprecating tone,” she said.

Dr Alex K Yasumoto, author of the book, shared with the audience the objective of writing this book in his speech.  “This book records my first-hand experience in doing business overseas, and the challenges and cultural shock I encountered along the journey.  I would like to thank The Chinese University Press for their commitment in taking up this publication project, and renowned translator Dr Yue Yuankun for his excellent work,” he said.

Professor Joseph Sung expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Dr Yasumoto for his unfailing support towards the Chinese University.  “Dr Yasumoto’s passage to international business reinforces his belief that it is essential to help the young people to develop a global outlook through overseas exchange.  This is the reason why he made a magnificent donation to the Chinese University for enhancing international and cultural exchange.  With his most generous donation, we have established the largest exchange scholarship scheme ever in the University.  To date, the scheme has offered close to 4,000 exchange scholarships to our students,” said Professor Sung.  

The original Japanese version of “Yasumoto’s Passage to International Business” was published in 2015.  The Chinese version of the book is published by The Chinese University Press, and translated by Dr Yue Yuankun, Assistant Professor of the School of Foreign Languages of Peking University.  In this book, Dr Yasumoto shares his experiences of expanding international businesses, especially in Hong Kong where he started his overseas career.

With the objective of expressing our heartfelt gratitude to our alumni donors, the “Alumni Donations Commemorative Plaques Unveiling Ceremony” was held on 26 November 2016 at the Dragon Lounge of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).  Close to 100 alumni donors and distinguished guests attended to the ceremony to witness the unveiling of “Alumni Donations Commemorative Plaques” (2010-2014).

In his welcoming speech, Professor Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK, thanked our alumni donors for their unfailing support towards their alma mater over the years.  ‘From 2010 to 2014, the total amount of donation we received from our alumni donors reached close to HK$200 million.  With the staunch support from our alumni, we are able to continue to realize our mission to nurture more brilliant young leaders for the society,’ said Professor Fok.

The event was also graced by the presence of Professor Jimmy Yu, Head of United College; Professor Justin Wu, Associate Head of Shaw College, Professor Rance Lee, Master of Wu Yee Sun College; Mr. Eric Ng, Registrar and Secretary; and representatives from various alumni associations.

Since 2005, the University installed “Alumni Donations Commemorative Plaques” in the Alumni Garden, for expressing our appreciation towards alumni donors who rendered support to the development of the University.  For more information about the Alumni Garden, please contact the Alumni Affairs Office of CUHK (Phone: 3943-7861; E-mail: alumni@cuhk.edu.hk). 

Video of plaque unveiling: