An appreciation lunch was organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Foundation for its members in recognition of their tremendous contributions towards the development of the University on 13 January 2017. Among the guests invited were new and upgraded members in the categories of Honorary Life Chairman, Honorary Life President and Honorary Life Vice President.
Chairman of the PolyU Foundation Dr Patrick Poon warmly welcomed the guests and thanked them for their staunch support for the University. Dr Poon restated the key objective of the Foundation is to connect PolyU’s friends and partners, who share the same commitment with PolyU, and to harness their professional knowledge, experience and wisdom in taking PolyU to the next level of excellence.
PolyU President Prof. Timothy W. Tong gave members an updated report on PolyU’s latest developments in education and research. He also shared with members the series of upcoming or already launched celebratory activities for PolyU 80th Anniversary and encouraged members to actively participate in the celebrations. As a token of gratitude, a Certificate of Appreciation and a specially designed souvenir were presented to members by Prof. Tong and Dr Poon.