11-02-2023
Faculty of Science Alumni Assemble in the Spring Gathering in Celebration of the Year of the Rabbit
Event Information
On 11 February, the Faculty of Science organised a Spring Gathering at Renfrew Restaurant on campus to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. The first face-to-face gathering since the pandemic, the event attracted over 100 alumni, staff, students and friends of the Faculty to attend in person or online.
In his welcoming speech, Professor Liu Jiming, Associate Vice-President (Research Development) and Dean of Science at HKBU, welcomed all guests on behalf of the Faculty and took the opportunity to share the proud achievements and accomplishments of the Faculty in recent years; while Professor Rick Wong, Interim Provost, Acting Vice-President (Research and Development) and Acting Dean of Graduate School introduced the significant milestones recently achieved by the University in his officiating address.
Participants mingled with each other while enjoying the food and lion dance performance. The Distinguished Science Alumni Award Presentation Ceremony was also held at the Gathering to recognise distinguished science alumni who have outstanding achievements and contributions to both the University and the community. Among all the Award recipients, alumna Mok Sin-hing (Chemistry) and alumnus Professor Leo Poon Lit-man (Applied Biology) were presented with the Distinguished Science Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement by Professor Ng Ching-fai, President Emeritus and Former Dean of Science at HKBU.
Dr Melanie Lee, Director of Alumni Affairs, also attended the Gathering and took the opportunity to meet and mingle with hundreds of alumni, strengthening the ties and bonding with them. The event ended fruitfully with laughter and joy.
