The year 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) (formerly the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering (CSE)). As a prelude to celebrate the Department’s golden jubilee, a Tree Planting Ceremony was successfully held on 19 December 2022.
We have the honour to have invited (former) Heads of Department, Faculty Dean and special guests as our officiating party, including Ir Prof. Fred Ng Sai-ho, Former Acting Head of CSE; Ir Prof. Jan-ming Ko, Ir Prof. Yok-sheung Li, Ir Prof. You-lin Xu, Former Heads of CSE; Ir Prof. William Hing-Keung Lam, Former Head of CEE; Ir Prof. Xiangdong Li, Dean of FCE; Ir Prof. Chi Sun Poon, Head of CEE; Ir Yau Kwok Fai, President of FHKPUAA; and Ir Edmond Wong Hon Ping, President of CEEAA. Over 40 retirees, staff members, alumni and students participated in this meaningful event to share the joy together.
During the opening remarks, Prof. Poon addressed the theme of CEE/CSE 50th Anniversary: To Reconnect and Create Bonding between CEE, Alumni and Friends. He also highlighted the milestones of CEE/CSE and shared his aspiration of CEE’s future development with participants.
Dracaena Fragrans (太陽神), which symbolizes passion, longevity and perseverance, was planted during the ceremony. We wish all CEE/CSE students and graduates a prosperous future and fruitful life!
