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Get Your Alumni eCard for Campus Access and Enjoy Alumni Benefits

PolyU celebrates its 85th Anniversary in 2022. A wide range of celebratory events will be held on campus. We welcome you to come back. You can now activate your PolyU Alumni eCard, to access the campus and join the year-round celebratory activities and eligibility to apply for the Alumni Sports Facilities User Card. To get your eCard, simply use your Alumni NetID to sign in the “My Profile & eCard” webpage, upload a recent photo and update personal profile. Don’t miss it, act now!   If you do not have an Alumni NetID, register here.   FAQ  

PolyU Beijing Alumni Network – Working Meeting 2022

On 22 January 2022, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Beijing Alumni Network organised its working meeting in Beijing. It was the first hybrid meeting in 2022 having 12 members participated in it. The meeting mainly focused on the arrangement in organising a series of activities for the celebration of PolyU’s 85th Anniversary and preparing for the election of new Executive Committee members. Mr Yang Dongri, President of Beijing Alumni Network, concluded the fruitful results of the Network in 2021 and shared the Network’s plan in 2022, which would make further efforts to serve the alumni in the region and continue promoting the exchanges of ideas and experiences among the alumni.

FHKPUAA Board of Directors (2021-2023) inaugurated

The Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA) held its Annual General Meeting and elected its new Board of Directors (2021-2023) on 16 December 2021. The Officers and Convenors of the Sub-committees were elected in the subsequent Board of Directors Meetings. They are: President      Ir Yau Kwok-fai      1st Vice President     Mr Dominic Tse Siu-kei (Convenor of Young Alumni Sub-committee) 2nd Vice President     Ms Susanna Chan Sau-ha   Honorary Treasurer     Miss Winky Lui Ka-wing     Honorary Secretary     Mr Johnny Shing Wai-lam     Directors     Mr Bayern Chui Kin-pong   (in alphabetical order of last name)     Dr Derek Chung Siu-kuen       (Convenor of Public Relations and Alumni Activities Sub-committee)       Ir Johnny Fan Siu-kay    (Convenor of Alumni Ambassador Sub-Committee)       Dr Jenny Fung So-ching         Mr Raymond Kwong Chu-ming           Mr Johnny Lee Moon-wah            Mr Maurice Lee Wing-biu    (Convenor of Membership and Benefits Sub-Committee)       Mr Francis Leung Hung-chi           Mr Wilson Lo Wai-shun  (Convenor of Community Services Sub-committee)       Mr Justin Ng Yu-fung           Ms Karen Siu Kam-lin           Miss Olive Tsang Yat-yin           Miss Joy Wen Yu    (Convenor of Mainland and International Alumni Sub-committee)       Mr Eddy Wu Ka-shing         Mr Yu Sai-kit     Congratulations to all newly elected Directors of FHKPUAA!  We look forward to their continued support for the University and alumni development.  

President's Dialogue with Alumni

2022 is a special year for the University as it marks our 85th Anniversary. President Professor Jin-Guang Teng would very much like to share with you the latest development of the University, and exchange views and suggestions.   Two sessions of President’s Dialogue with Alumni will be held on 16 and 21 February. Alumni from Hong Kong, the mainland and overseas are cordially invited to meet President Teng online. The exchanges will be conducted in English, Cantonese and Putonghua. Please enrol for a session on or before 7 February.  Details will be sent to you via email. We look forward to seeing you soon.                      

Chinese New Year Offer from Hotel ICON

Lunar New Year Poon Choi Takeaway Poon choi symbolises abundance, affluence and togetherness. Spend quality time with your family this Chinese New Year with Above & Beyond’s Prosperity Poon Choi filled with auspicious ingredients such as abalone, goose web, dried oysters, mushrooms, marinated chicken and more, available in servings of 4 or 6 persons. HK$1,888 for 4 persons HK$2,688 for 6 persons Available for purchase from 10 January to 4 February 2022 at Above & Beyond and hotel’s e-shop (all orders need to be placed at least 3 days in advance). Collection period from 19 January  to 7 February 2022 (3-day notification for collection is required). For booking and enquiries, please call  3400 1318 or email to aboveandbeyond@hotel-icon.com.   Chinese New Year Puddings To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, Hotel ICON has prepared a series of handcrafted festive puddings including Turnip Pudding with Yunnan Ham and Preserved Meat, Brown Sugar New Year Pudding and Taro Pudding with Conpoy and Preserved Meat. You may opt for the Premium Chinese New Year Pudding Set which includes a box of pudding of your choice, a bottle of homemade X.O. sauce or a pack of amber walnuts, bringing fortune to your family, friends and corporate partners. PolyU staff, students and alumni members may enjoy 15 % early-bird savings on or before 20 January 2022. Available for purchase from 3 to 31 January 2022 at Above & Beyond and hotel’s e-shop. Collection period from 19 to 31 January 2022 (3-day notification for collection is required). For booking and enquiries, please call  3400 1318 or email to aboveandbeyond@hotel-icon.com.

RUC - PolyU Doctor of Management Alumni Network - Working Meeting

On 29 December 2021, the Renmin University of China – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Doctor of Management Alumni Network organised its working meeting in Beijing. 14 members including alumni, staff and students participated in it. This is the 1st working meeting after Dr Wang Yong and Dr Jiang Bo were elected by the 1st Executive Committee as the 2nd President and the 2nd Secretary of DMgt Alumni Network. Dr Wang Yong hosted the meeting and introduced the future work plan of the Network. Dr Jiang Bo committed that the secretariat would do well for the implementation. Dr Wang expressed his gratitude to all attendees for their valuable recommendations. As this year marks the 85th Anniversary of our alma mater, the Network would organise a series of celebratory activities to mark this significant milestone.

RUC - PolyU Doctor of Management Alumni Network - Visit Sinopec Group

On 29 December 2021, the Renmin University of China – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Doctor of Management Alumni Network organised a visit to Sinopec Group, which ranks top 5 in Fortune Global 500. A 16-member delegation, including Professor Liu Jun, Consultant of DMgt Alumni Network, Professor of Business School, Renmin University of China, Dr Wang Yong, President of DMgt Alumni Network, Dr Jiang Bo, Secretary of DMgt Alumni Network, alumni and students, participated in the visit. Sinopec Group spokesperson Mr Lyu Dapeng, also Director of Promotion and General Manager of Brand Management, welcomed the delegation. A guided tour was given to our alumni and followed by a sharing talk regarding the history and development strategy of Sinopec. Last but not least, he shared his valuable experience in PR management and case studies in crisis management.

PolyU SHTM Mainland Alumni Network Celebrates PolyU’s 85th Anniversary in Shenzhen

On 27 December 2021, PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management Mainland Alumni Network (PolyU SHTMMAN) successfully organised the first event for celebration of PolyU’s 85th anniversary, bringing over 50 SHTMers together on the “One Greater Bay Area” cruise. This is not only a finale event of the network in 2021, but also an inaugurated celebratory event by the network to celebrate PolyU’s 85th anniversary. Mr Elton Sun, President of PolyU SHTMMAN concluded the fruitful results of the Network in 2021 and shared the Network’s plan for the coming year, including the setup of the Home of PolyU and the Network’s WeiXin official account. SHTMMAN will stage exciting celebratory events in major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Changsha, Chengdu etc., further strengthening the bonds between the alumni and PolyU.

“Passing the Torch” Sponsorship Programme for Students’ Internship in the Mainland

“Passing the Torch” is a meaningful way of giving back by PolyU alumni. To facilitate students’ all-round development and enhance their professional competence, the Alumni Affairs Team of Mainland Development Office and Careers and Placement Section of Student Affairs Office jointly call upon alumni’s support for the newly launched internship sponsorship programme, which provides students valuable opportunities to explore the latest development and career prospect in the Mainland. Before the pandemic, hundreds of PolyU undergraduate students would participate in a 6-8 weeks’ internship programme in the Mainland each summer. We are now preparing for the internship programme to be rolled out in May to August 2022. The newly launched “Passing the Torch” Sponsorship programme aims to raise donations from our alumni as financial assistance for Students’ Internship in the Mainland. We look forward to your participation, to carry on this giving tradition. About the programme Under the sponsorship programme, each undergraduate student, who has completed a 6-8 weeks’ internship in the Mainland in 2022 summer and been recognised a satisfactory work performance, will be sponsored with an amount of HK$3,900. [Remarks: Priority will be given to students participating in alumni enterprises.] How to support All donations you make will bring benefit to PolyU students. Complete the “Online Donation Form” NOW and make donations with your credit card (the minimum amount is HK$500). Official receipt will be issued upon the acceptance of donations. How to give Please complete the “Online Donation Form”, and make online payment with your credit card (VISA/ MasterCard/ UnionPay) at PolyU Financial Office website. The transaction will be settled in Hong Kong dollars. [Remarks: All transactions effected by UnionPay in RMB will be converted into HKD and the corresponding RMB amount will be deducted.] Points to note: When completing the donation form, please • Choose either “One-off Donation” or “Monthly Donation” for type of donation; • Choose “Student Development” for purpose of donation; • Enter the programme name “Passing the Torch Sponsorship Programme” and provide your city of residence (e.g. Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, etc.) at Project/ Programme/ Activity When processing online credit card transaction, please enter the pinyin of your Chinese Name at “Card Holder Name”, which should be the same as the English name provided in “Online Donation Form”. Do NOT enter Chinese characters. Upon the submission of online donation form, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. Please keep the confirmation email for future enquiries. Donor Recognition and Announcement Announcement will be made on PolyU Alumni Affairs Official WeiXin platform to recognise the generosity of our alumni. Donors who have made cumulative donations of HK$20,000 or above to the University shall be honoured as a member of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Foundation. Deadline Act NOW and complete the online donation form on or before 28 February 2022 (Monday). Enquiry Mainland Development Office Tel: +852 3400 2749 Email: alum.mainland@polyu.edu.hk

Festive Offer from Hotel ICON

Heartwarming Festive Buffet at The Market Treat yourself and your beloved family to a sumptuous feast at the award-winning The Market featuring a wide variety of international delights. From a selection of appetisers, fresh seafood, sashimi, sushi and grilled delights, to traditional Christmas favourites such as Roasted Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Apple and Chestnut Stuffing, The Market features high quality cuisine to please every palate. Round off the feast with an array of delicate desserts including Chocolate Yule Log Cake, Cinnamon Crème Brûlée, Christmas Minced Pie, Panettone, Christmas Pudding, Apple Crumble and more, served in addition to our signature durian desserts and pastry counter. You can also enjoy the luscious Mövenpick ice cream and GODIVA soft serve as much as you want. Free flow sparkling wine will be inclusive for festive dinner buffets from 24 to 27 December (1st and 2nd seating) and 31 December (2nd seating only). Enquiries or reservations: (852) 3400 1308 Learn more: https://www.hotel-icon.com/dining/the-market Book online: https://dining.hotel-icon.com/en/reservation/?rid=109   ‘Gifts of GODIVA’ Afternoon Tea at GREEN Savour the decadent chocolate-themed afternoon tea featuring an enticing array of savouries and sweet treats. The freshly baked scones alongside coffee, tea or GODIVA Hot Chocolate with blooming marshmallow will surely brighten up your afternoon tea. Free-flow of GODIVA chocolate soft serve and chocolate-dipped strawberries and are the most desirable and delicious treats you cannot miss. For guests patronising on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday, each guest will receive a complimentary glass of French Sparkling Wine. Enquiries or reservations: Learn more: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/gifts-of-godiva-afternoon-tea Book online: https://dining.hotel-icon.com/en/reservation/?rid=108   Festive Dinner at Above & Beyond Priced from HK$1,388 per person, experience Chinese cuisine at its finest to celebrate the festive gatherings accompanied with the breath-taking harbour views. Our Chinese Executive Chef Wong Chi Ki has specially crafted the Winter Solstice set dinner menu (HK$1,388) including Braised Chicken Broth with Bird’s Nest and Turkey, Steamed Lobster in Housemade X.O. Sauce, Roasted Seabass with Black Truffle and Wild Mushroom and more, while the New Year’s Eve set dinner menu ($1,888) features Braised Abalone, Kanto Sea Cucumber and Garden Greens in Superior Oyster Sauce, Double-boiled Sea Whelk Soup with Matsutake Mushrooms and Fish Maw, Duo of Lobster, Double-boiled Bird’s Nest and Egg White with Almond Cream and more – perfect to go with a glass of G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut N.V champagne. Santa Claus will join the festivities on 24 December during dinner and lunch and dinner sessions on 25 December. On the nights of 24 and 25 December, Segno Acappella will perform in the restaurant, adding to the joyful ambience. Enquiries or reservations: (852) 3400 1318 Learn more: https://www.hotel-icon.com/dining/above-beyond Book online: https://dining.hotel-icon.com/en/reservation/?rid=107