The PolyU Department of Mechanical Engineering Alumni Mentorship Dinner for the 2023/24 academic year was successfully held on January 26, 2024. The event saw an impressive turnout, with over 180 participants including approximately 90 alumni, distinguished guests, ME academic and teaching staff, and around 90 students from the graduating classes of BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Product Analysis and Engineering Design. The evening was truly memorable and meaningful.
The Alumni Mentorship Dinner is a cherished tradition within the ME community, aimed at fostering strong connections between alumni and the Department. More importantly, it provides a valuable platform for our final-year students to gain practical experience and receive professional advice from alumni mentors.
During the welcoming remarks, Prof. Su Zhongqing, the Head of the Department, expressed deep gratitude to all the alumni and industrial friends for their unwavering support throughout the years. This year's dinner was particularly special, as it marked the resumption of the event after a hiatus of several years.
Following the opening remarks, we had the privilege of hearing from one of our esteemed senior alumni, Ir Dr Angus HW Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of Aerovision Technology Limited and Chairman of the ME Departmental Advisory Committee. Dr. Cheung shared his personal journey as an aviation engineering expert, imparting valuable insights and guidance to prospective graduates on planning for their future.
Dr Lawrence CK Poon, Head of Innovative Technology and CEO Advisor at the Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, was recognized as the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU ME, as well as the PolyU Graduate School Outstanding Research Postgraduate Alumni Award. He shared his inspiring success story and showcased the limitless possibilities that come with being a mechanical engineer.
Lastly, Dr Yau Wing Kwong, JP, the President of the Mechanical and Marine Engineering Alumni Association, delivered words of wisdom and encouragement to all the final-year students, leaving them with a valuable motto to guide them on their journey.
Ir Winky KW Lui, the Treasurer of the Mechanical and Marine Engineering Alumni Association (MMEAA), introduced how to join MMEAA. The Association has an extensive alumni network, with graduates spanning 85 years. It is this strong alumni support that has enabled generations of students to thrive.
Throughout the dinner, alumni from various industries generously shared their valuable experiences and provided guidance to our final-year students, helping them prepare for their future careers upon graduation.
The evening concluded with a toast and a lucky draw, led by the Head, Associate Heads, Scheme and Programme Leaders, to express our gratitude to the guests. The dinner ended on a joyful note, and we eagerly look forward to the next year's event.
For more photos of the event, please click HERE.
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