The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (16 November) confers the honorary title of University Fellowship upon eight distinguished personalities to pay tribute to their significant contributions to PolyU and the community.
Presided over by Mr Victor Lo Chung-wing, Chairman of the University Council, the conferment ceremony was held at the Jockey Club Auditorium on the university campus. The recipients are also warmly greeted by PolyU President Prof. Timothy W. Tong and other senior staff members of the University.
The distinguished recipients comprise industrialists and entrepreneurs, philanthropists, professionals, explorer and alumni. They are (in alphabetical order of last name):
Mrs Angel S.P. Chan Lau, BBS, JP
Mrs Lau is Chairman and CEO of Squina International Group Limited. She was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of PolyU’s Faculty of Health and Social Science (FHSS). She has made generous donations to PolyU in support of its long-term development, including donations made in 2008 for the advancement of the Centre for Infection Control as well as sports-related research and development of relevant community projects under the FHSS.
Ir Johnny Fan Siu Kay
Graduated from the Hong Kong Technical College (predecessor of PolyU) with a Higher Diploma in Structural Engineering, he is now Technical Director of Ho & Lam Consulting Engineers Limited. He has been devotedly contributing his professional knowledge to the development of his alma mater and has served as member of the PolyU Council, representing the interest of the alumni community. He has also been actively participating in the development of the Federation of PolyU Alumni Association.
Dr Rebecca Lee Lok Sze
The world’s first woman explorer who made her footprint at the Arctic, Antarctica and Mount Everest regions, she is founder and Director of the Polar Museum Foundation and made immense contributions to polar exploration and environmental protection over the past two decades. She graduated from the Hong Kong Technical College with a Certificate in Commercial Design and also received the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in 2003.
Mr Lo Ka Chung
Mr Lo is a renowned and successful businessman with over 65 years of experience in the jewelry business in Hong Kong. In 2006, he donated $20 million to PolyU for its research work on anti-cancer therapeutics, which marked the inauguration of The Lo Ka Chung Centre for Natural Anti-Cancer Drug Development. Mr Lo has also made a donation in the name of the Lo Ka Chung Charitable Foundation to the PolyU Development Fund in support of the University’s long-term development.
Mr Joseph K.C. Lo
Graduated from Higher Diploma in Accountancy of the then Hong Kong Polytechnic, he has been elected Chairman of Deloitte China since 2008. He has made significant contributions to the development of his alma mater and has served the Council and Court of PolyU. He was named a PolyU Outstanding Alumni in 2007 and is now Adjunct Professor of PolyU’s School of Accounting and Finance.
Mr Herbert Tsoi Hak-kong, BBS, JP
Established his own firm Herbert Tsoi & Partners in 1999, Mr Tsoi is also a Notary Public and a China-appointed Attesting Officer. He served as President of The Law Society of Hong Kong from 2000 to 2002, and is still actively involved in its affairs. He has made significant contributions to the development of the University through providing legal advice, and enthusiastic involvement in Council.
Dr Wang Jianzhou
Currently the Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Mobile Limited and also President of China Mobile Communications Corporation, Dr Wang is an experienced professional in the field of telecom industry and engineering. He holds a Doctoral Degree in Business Administration from PolyU and remains in close contact with the University through sharing his professional know-how and management philosophy with staff and students.
Dr Yip Kit-chuen
Founder of the GEW Corporation Limited and currently Chairman of GEW Holdings Limited and Shanghai GMP Electrical Appliances Company Limited, Dr Yip is a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur. An ardent supporter of PolyU, he has sponsored many PolyU events and has generously donated more than $30 million to support the University’s long-term development.
Since its introduction in 2000, PolyU has conferred University Fellowship on a total of 47 distinguished personalities.
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