CW Chu College, one of the five new Colleges of CUHK, held its Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony on 25 November. The ceremony, attended by about 150 friends, mentors, Chu Scholars, College Fellows and teachers, marked the commencement of the College construction work. Officiating at the ceremony were Mr. David Chu, director, CW Chu Foundation; Dr. Peter Yip, member, Planning Committee, CW Chu College, Dr. Ina Chan, Dr. Vincent H.C. Cheng, Chairman of the Council, CUHK; Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor, CUHK; and Prof. Kenneth Young, master, CW Chu College.


Professor Sung spoke about his expectations for the College, ‘In the fall of 2012, the College will be welcoming its first batch of students. These founding students will join the College’s enthusiastic team to shape the College’s character.’


The College is named after Dr. Chu Ching-wen, a remarkable philanthropist. ‘When I was 18, my school results were just fair. But the late Mr. Chu still sponsored me to study in the US. Without his help, there’ll be no Professor Ho,’ exclaimed Prof. Anthony M.H. Ho, member of Chu Scholars, now teaches in the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, CUHK.