Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman (2nd from left), accompanied by Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (2nd from right), Dr Sunny Chai, PolyU Foundation Chairman (1st from left), and Dr Miranda Lou, PolyU Executive Vice President (1st from right), present a souvenir to Mr King Wong (3rd from left) and Mr Tommy Wong (3rd from right).
The unveiling ceremony was officiated by Dr Lam Tai-fai (8th from left), Prof. Jin-Guang Teng (7th from left), Dr Sunny Chai (6th from left) and PolyU senior management including Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President (5th from left); Prof. Kwok-yin WONG, Vice President (Education) (4th from left); Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) (3rd from left); Prof. Ben YOUNG, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) (2nd from left); and Mr Simon WONG, Vice President (Campus Development and Facilities) (1st from left), as well as the donor Wong’s family including (from right) Ms Alice WONG, Ms Fan WONG, Ms Judyanna WONG, Mrs Angora WONG, Mr Tommy Wong, Mrs Rosa WONG and Mr King Wong.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently renamed the Global Student Hub on campus the “Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub” and held the Naming Ceremony on 11 October to honour Mr King WONG and his family’s recognition for and generous support to PolyU’s education and research development.
Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman, accompanied by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, Dr Sunny CHAI, PolyU Foundation Chairman, and Dr Miranda LOU, PolyU Executive Vice President, presented mementos to Mr King Wong and Mr Tommy WONG. Together with the University senior management and members of the Wong’s family, they officiated at the plaque unveiling ceremony for the “Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub”. Friends of the late Mr Wong Man and Ms Tang Kit-wah also attended the ceremony to witness this important moment.
Holding multiple professional qualifications including those of barrister, accountant and engineer, Mr King Wong has been a part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Construction and Environment since 2015 and was appointed an Adjunct Professor in 2023. His younger brother Mr Tommy Wong is also a seasoned educator who has taught and guided many students over the years. Mr King Wong stated that naming the Global Student Hub after his late parents not only commemorated their contributions to society and the family, but also allowed him and his family to support the advancement of higher education in Hong Kong.
Mr King Wong and his five siblings grew up under the influence and teachings of their parents, and they strongly believe growing up in a loving and inclusive environment with good teachers and friends is beneficial for the all-round development of youngsters. He shared an anecdote from his childhood, recounting how his primary school teacher initiated a fundraising effort to help a student whose home had been burnt down in a fire. This act of compassion sowed the seeds of love and empathy in his heart, as well as inspiring him to pursue a career as an engineer. He was very pleased to see that PolyU attaches great importance to whole-person education and being the first university in Hong Kong to include Service-Learning as a compulsory subject in the undergraduate curriculum and establishing the Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture to give students greater opportunities to learn about Chinese culture and wisdom.
Prof. Jin-Guang Teng sincerely thanked Mr Wong for his generosity and longstanding support to PolyU. He said, “We are honoured to receive donation from Mr Wong and his family in support of PolyU’s education and research development. The donation has provided PolyU with extra resources for cultivating outstanding talents, which help enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness and make other valuable contributions to society.”
Covering an area of more than 420 square meters and accommodating over 200 people, the “Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub” became operational at the end of 2020. It is a popular hangout spot for the PolyU community and venue for various cultural and social activities led by students or the University.
