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HKBU Faculty of Social Sciences kick-starts golden jubilee celebrations and establishes endowment fund to support student development

12 Mar 2021

Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor (fifth left), Professor Daniel Lai, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (fourth left), Professor Justin Chiu, Honorary Advisor of the Faculty of Social Sciences Student Development Endowment Fund (fifth right), Professor Chung Pak-kwong, Associate Dean (Development) of the Faculty of Social Sciences (fourth right), Dr Melanie Lee, Director of Alumni Affairs (third right) and founding members of the Fund Mr Tyrone Siu (first left), Mr Stephen Yau (second left), Dr Eddie Ho (third left), Ms Angel Hon (second right) and Ms Esther Wong (first right) join the ceremony.
Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor (fifth left), Professor Daniel Lai, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (fourth left), Professor Justin Chiu, Honorary Advisor of the Faculty of Social Sciences Student Development Endowment Fund (fifth right), Professor Chung Pak-kwong, Associate Dean (Development) of the Faculty of Social Sciences (fourth right), Dr Melanie Lee, Director of Alumni Affairs (third right) and founding members of the Fund Mr Tyrone Siu (first left), Mr Stephen Yau (second left), Dr Eddie Ho (third left), Ms Angel Hon (second right) and Ms Esther Wong (first right) join the ceremony. 
Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor (second left) and Professor Daniel Lai, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (first left) present a flag to Professor Justin Chiu (second right) for his appointment as Honorary Advisor of the Faculty of Social Sciences Student Development Endowment Fund.
Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor (second left) and Professor Daniel Lai, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (first left) present a flag to Professor Justin Chiu (second right) for his appointment as Honorary Advisor of the Faculty of Social Sciences Student Development Endowment Fund. 
Professor Daniel Lai, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, delivers a welcome speech at the ceremony.
Professor Daniel Lai, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, delivers a welcome speech at the ceremony. 
The event was well attended by staff members, students and alumni of the Faculty and the University.
The event was well attended by staff members, students and alumni of the Faculty and the University.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Faculty of Social Sciences at HKBU. A kick-off ceremony was held on 11 March to commence the year-round celebration activities for the Faculty’s golden jubilee. Taking this special occasion, the Faculty announced the launch of the Faculty of Social Sciences Student Development Endowment Fund to further strengthen its support of student development.

 

The kick-off ceremony was officiated by Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor and Professor Daniel Lai, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The event was well attended by staff members and students from the Faculty and the University, and they shared in the joy of this special occasion.

 

Professor Justin Chiu Kwok-hung, one of the most respected professionals in the property industry in Asia and a HKBU alumnus, was appointed as the Honorary Advisor of the Fund by Professor Alexander Wai and Professor Daniel Lai at the ceremony. Professor Chiu will offer his invaluable guidance on the establishment and fundraising initiatives of the Fund.

 

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