Honorary University Fellowships
Strengthening the Ties between Town and Gown
From left: Mr David Yu Kai-chiu, Mr Daniel Yu Chung-kwong, HKU Council Chairman Dr the Honourable Leong Che-hung, HKU President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Mathieson, Ms Beatrice Mok and Ms Wendy Gan Kim-see.
The success of a university should not be measured only by the excellence of its teaching and administrative staff, researchers and students. HKU is fortunate in that it also has loyal and committed individuals who strive to contribute to the University and society in different ways. This year, four distinguished individuals were honoured in the Honorary University Fellowships Presentation Ceremony 2014 presided by President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Mathieson on September 23 in the Rayson Huang Theatre.
The recipients are award-winning marketer and alumni leader Ms Wendy Gan Kim-see, notable business figure Ms Beatrice Mok, celebrated industrialist Mr Daniel Yu Chung-kwong and respected entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr David Yu Kai-chiu.
Professor Peter Mathieson expressed his gratitude towards these individuals on behalf of the HKU community at the ceremony: “They are true examples of passion and dedication, commitment and enthusiasm, courage and leadership, because they themselves lead by example. Their significant contributions are made selflessly, and we are glad to have this opportunity to express our gratitude.”
Initiated in 1995, Honorary University Fellowships recognise and honour those who have made important contributions in their own unique ways to the University, to academia, and to Hong Kong.
For more about Honorary University Fellowships, please go to http://www4.hku.hk/honfellows/■