City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is committed to fostering a vibrant alumni community, bringing together alumni to enhance their sense of belonging to their alma mater. In January, the CityUHK Alumni Lounge was officially opened, further highlighting the significant presence of our alumni in CityUHK.

To warmly welcome alumni “home”, the newly established Alumni Lounge, located in the CityUHK International Centre, serves as a hub for networking, collaboration and reunion activities for the CityUHK alumni community. It is equipped with a cosy indoor multi-function area for social activities among alumni. It also features a relaxing, green outdoor space, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for networking that encourages alumni to return and engage with each other and the University.

Professor Freddy Boey, President and University Distinguished Professor of CityUHK, along with the University management team, joined the alumni leaders at the launch ceremony of the Alumni Lounge to celebrate a new chapter for a more united alumni community.

In his speech, President Boey expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all CityUHK alumni for their continued support for the University and the Alumni Committee members for their contribution to the Alumni Lounge. Following the recent establishment of the Singapore Alumni Chapter in January, he shared the development plan to strengthen connections with global alumni to build a larger and more united alumni network.

Ms Cissy Wong Ying, Chairman of the Alumni Committee for the CityUHK Alumni Lounge, expressed her hope that the Lounge will be a place where ideas can flourish, mentorship can thrive, and the spirit of our alma mater continues to endure.  She encouraged alumni to take advantage of the space to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the University.

The other Committee Members of the CityUHK Alumni Lounge include: Vice-Chairman, Mr Robert Lui Chi-wang; Members, Mr Daniel Chan King-cheung, Dr Gary Cheng Faat-ting, Ms Phoebe Hui Fong-wah, Mr William Khoo Wun-fat, Mr Freeman Lau Wan-po, and Dr Martin Zhu Yihao.

Other guests attending the ceremony included Dr Raymond Leung Siu-hong, CityUHK Council member and Chairman of the CityUHK Eminence Society; Mr Wilson Chung Kwok-yi, CityUHK Court member; Mr Anthony Lam Sai-ho, Vice-Chairman of the CityUHK Eminence Society; and chairmen of other CityUHK Alumni Associations and Alumni Chapters.

CityUHK representatives attending the ceremony included Professor Lee Chun-sing, Provost and Deputy President; Professor Michael Yang Mengsu, Senior Vice-President (Innovation and Enterprise); Professor Kevin Downing, Secretary to the Council; Professor Chan Chi-hou, Vice-President (Community Engagement); Ms Kathy Chan Yin-ling, Associate Vice-President (Development); Professor Kalok Chan, Dean of the College of Business; Professor Lu Jian, Dean of the College of Engineering; Professor Alfred Ho Tat-kei, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; Professor Espen Aarseth, Dean of the School of Creative Media; Professor Henry Chung Shu-hung, Dean of Students; Ms Pheck Choo Ng, Senior Director of the Office of the President and Director of Global Engagement Office; Ms Shirley Chong, Director of Communications and Institutional Research Office; and Ms Grace Liang Guizhen, Director of the Alumni Relations Office.