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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

The second “Lee Quo Wei CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarship Presentation Ceremony” was held on 24 September 2015. The ceremony was officiated by Mr Thomas Liang, Chief Executive of the Wei Lun Foundation, and Professor Fok Tai Fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Members of the advisory committee for the Lee Quo Wei CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarship Endowment Fund were also invited to attend the event.

In his welcoming address, Professor Fok Tai-fai expressed his deepest gratitude to the Lee Family and the Wei Lun Foundation for their staunch support to the University for establishing the “Lee Quo Wei CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarship Endowment Fund” in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Chinese University in 2013. He also encouraged all scholarship recipients to continue to pursue academic success, strive to excel, and grasp every single opportunity to shape themselves to become a better person. “Apart from pursuing your dreams and goals, learn to be grateful and remember to give back to society and help the needy, just like the Lee family and the Wei Lun Foundation,” said Professor Fok.

Through the establishment of the endowment fund, scholarships have been set up for mainland students, medical and law students, as well as exchange scholarships. Under the supervision of the Advisory Committee, the second batch of scholarships has been disbursed in the academic year of 2014-15. A total of 38 outstanding students have been awarded the “Lee Quo Wei CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarships”.

On behalf of all recipients of the “Lee Quo Wei CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarships”, Mr Tipoe Timothy Liongexpressed his sincerest gratitude to Mr Liang and all members of the Lee family and the Wei Lun Foundation for setting up this meaningful scholarship scheme. “Being a scholar is not merely a fanciful accolade; it is a responsibility that compels us to strive for further achievements and to propagate our legacy of academically outstanding individuals in CUHK and beyond. The Lee family and the Wei Lun Foundation have graciously done their part; it is now up to us to be the best that we can possibly be,” said Timothy.

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