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PolyU Mainland Graduates 10-Year Graduation Reunion

On 19 October 2024, Mainland Graduates 10-Year Reunion was successfully held on PolyU campus. Riding on PolyU Alumni Homecoming Day and the 10th Anniversary of MSc in China Business Studies, over 70 alumni participated the reunion. Professor Lu Haitian, Director of Mainland Development, Professor Yang Lei, Programme Director of MSc in China Business Studies, and Ms Joy Wen, Director of The Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA), attended the event. During the event, Professor Lu introduced the latest developments of the University to alumni and Dr Yang warmly welcomed the alumni, who visited their alma mater. This meaningful 10-year reunion brought the alumni together. They reconnected with the long-lost friends by sharing their feelings and fond memories at PolyU after graduation.  Alumni also attended the kick-off ceremony for the Alumni Homecoming Day, and joined a variety of campus adventures, sports events, family-friendly activities, live performances, and more, celebrating the enduring bonds of friendship within the PolyU community.

AlumNews (October 2024) – Unexpected Delights at PolyU Alumni Homecoming 2024

Dear alumni, the highly anticipated “PolyU Alumni Homecoming Day 2024” is just around the corner! This issue of AlumNews has compiled the latest information about our wide range of activities, ensuring you make the most of this annual signature event dedicated to PolyU graduates.

FHKPUAA Dinner Gathering 2024

The Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA) hosted a delightful reunion dinner on 4 October 2024 at Ju Yin House on campus. Over 80 alumni leaders and guests attended the event, receiving a warm welcome from the Board of Directors. Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, was pleased to meet many important members of the University, and took the opportunity to give a presentation on PolyU’s latest developments. During the event, Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President of PolyU, and Ir Yau Kwok-fai, President of FHKPUAA, also presented the “Distinguished Member Alumni Associations Award” to a number of alumni associations:  Most Active Alumni Association Award: The Hong Kong Community College Alumni Association, PolyU  Most Successful Membership Recruitment Award: The Hong Kong Community College Alumni Association, PolyU The Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering Alumni Association of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The PolyU DBA Alumni Association Limited  Most Outstanding Fund-raiser Award: Department of Applied Social Sciences Graduates Association Representatives from various alumni associations were invited to share their experiences and best practices in alumni engagement. At the same time, Ms Maewoon Diana Liu, Director of Alumni Affairs at PolyU, took the occasion to introduce the PolyU Alumni Homecoming Day on 19 October 2024. She encouraged everyone to participate in this largest alumni gathering of the University in recent years, and spread the news within their networks. The dinner gathering served as an enjoyable reunion for all attendees. For more photos of the event, please refer to our Facebook post.

PolyU Pearl River Delta Alumni Network marked its debut at Gobi Challenge

On 29 September - 4 October 2024, PolyU Pearl River Delta Alumni Network teamed up to represent PolyU in 19th Xuanzang Road Business School Gobi Challenge at Dunhuang, China. The team was awarded with the “Shackleton Award”, “Endeavour Award” and “Environmental Leadership Recognition Award”, marking a historic moment for PolyU. The team received support from the University and Faculty of Business. President Professor Jin-Guang Teng, Professor Edward Cheng, Dean of the School of Business, and Professor Lu Haitian, Director of Mainland Development shared their encouragement through with video messages for the team members. Professor Lu attended the event to show support for the team. The team successfully completed the 4-day challenge with outstanding results.

AlumNews (September 2024) – Alumni Homecoming 2024

Have you circled 19 October on your calendar for the much-anticipated “PolyU Alumni Homecoming Day”? This special edition of AlumNews now officially presents you with an exciting line-up of programmes on that day! Once registration opens, gather your family and friends to prepare for a vibrant campus filled with joyful experiences and fantastic surprises!

AlumNews (August 2024) – Forge Ahead in the Second Half of 2024

Our highly anticipated Alumni Homecoming Day is set for 19 October! Over the next two months, AlumNews will be your exclusive source for the latest updates. Also, don’t let the special offers rolling out in each issue slip by!

Notebook Ownership Program 2024

The annual notebook ownership program is just announced. Selected brands and models are available at discounted prices for online ordering.  Website: https://hknotebook.moss.com.hk/nop-entry/#/polyu Enquiry: 8208 6060

PolyU Fujian Alumni Networking Dinner

On 10 Aug 2024, PolyU Fujian Alumni Networking Dinner was hosted in Jinjiang. Approximately 140 guests attended the event, including the senior management, scholars and academicians, representatives from PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute and alumni. Dr Lam Tai-fai, Chairman of PolyU Council delivered a welcome remarks at the dinner and stated that the establishment of Research Institute would support and promote the transformation and application of technological achievement at Fujian. Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President of the University introduced the recent achievements and future development plan of PolyU. She hopes to witness the establishment of PolyU Fujian Alumni Network in the near future. Professor Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation), shared an overview of research commercialisation and innovation & entrepreneurship. Prof Yu Changyuan, Director and Prof. WONG Ka-hing, Associate Director of PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute introduced the research and impactful innovations, as well as collaboration opportunities. The dinner concluded in a heartwarming occasion, filled with laughter and joy.

Graduating Class Ambassadors Programme 2024

On 26 July 2024, around 110 graduating students gathered at the Alumni Atrium for the Briefing Sessions for Graduating Class Ambassadors (GCAs). The GCAs were embraced with open arms by the PolyU Alumni family. During the introduction, Ms Wanze Li, Assistant Director of the Alumni Affairs Office, emphasised the crucial role of GCAs in fostering connections between the alma mater and their peers. She called upon everyone to get involved and volunteer for the upcoming alumni events, including the Alumni Homecoming Day scheduled for 19 October. Equally passionate about meeting the Class of 2024, Ir Yau Kwok-fai, President of the Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations, encouraged the GCAs to join alumni associations to expand their social networks and broaden their horizons. In addition to receiving certificates of appointment, each attending GCA was presented with a PolyU pin by Ms Maewoon Diana Liu, Director of Alumni Affairs, and Ir Yau. The Alumni Atrium buzzed with anticipation as these young connectors mingled with the alumni leaders and formed new friendships during such a memorable occasion. This year, more than 270 final-year students from various faculties and schools of PolyU, as well as the Hong Kong Community College, have been nominated as GCAs. We extend our gratitude to the faculties, schools, and departments for their nominations. Our appreciation also goes to the alumni leaders, including Ir Yau, Ms Susanna Chan, Ms Karen Siu, Mr Johnny Leung, Ms Bianca Ho, and Ms Silvia Ihensekhien, for their enthusiastic support of this event. For more photos of the event, please refer to our Facebook post.  

AlumNews (July 2024) – Cheers to July

The second half of the year has just begun, and in this issue of AlumNews, we are pleased to bring you a message from President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng! At the same time, summer at PolyU remains dynamic. We look forward to your participation!