Naming Global Student Hub after Mr Wong Man and Ms Tang Kit-wah
PolyU has recently renamed the Global Student Hub on the campus the “Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub” to honour Mr King Wong and his family’s recognition for and generous support to PolyU’s education and research development. Mr King Wong and his younger brother Mr Tommy Wong officiated at the naming ceremony held on 11 October 2023.
Mr King Wong holds multiple professional qualifications including those of barrister, accountant and engineer. He has been a part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Construction and Environment since 2015 and was appointed an Adjunct Professor in 2023. Mr Tommy Wong is also a seasoned educator who has taught and guided many students over the years.
Having grown up under the influence and teachings of their parents, Mr King Wong and his five siblings 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 is very pleased to see that PolyU attaches great importance to whole-person education and is the first university in Hong Kong to include Service-Learning as a compulsory subject in the undergraduate curriculum, in addition to establishing the Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture to give students greater opportunities to learn about Chinese culture and wisdom.
He said 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.
Covering an area of more than 420 square meters and accommodating over 200 people, the “Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub” is a popular hangout spot for the PolyU community and a venue for various cultural and social activities.