Recent Updates

“Chung Chi for Excellence”Fundraising Banquet Held Successfully

The “Chung Chi for Excellence” Fundraising Banquet was successfully held on 29 November! Over 110 College trustees, teachers, staff members, and friends joined together to raise funds for Project E and support the development of Chung Chi College.

Dr. Norman Chan, Chair of the Board of Trustees, stated in his speech that the banquet had brought together the old, middle, and young generations, which fully demonstrates the spirit of unity of Chung Chi-ers. He also encouraged banquet participants to mobilise people around them to support Project E.

Professor Kwan Mei Po, Head of Chung Chi College, also expressed her gratitude to all parties for their support of Project E and hoped all the guests at the banquet would have good memories.

There were many exciting programmes on that night, including The Rev. Eddy Kwok and Professor Kwan Mei Po sharing cooking experiences; Professor Chiu Wai Yan Philip, Dean of Medicine of CUHK and also a Chung Chi alumnus, introducing two precious paintings drawn and donated by him and his mother, Professor Chiu Ng Yuet Lau. In the “Singing for Excellence” session, eleven groups of our friends sang in support of Project E. Guest performers also included Chung Chi alumna and the champion of “The Voice of Campus – Singing Across China” Ms. Hung Sum Yee, and The Gay Singers, an A cappella group formed by Chung Chi Music graduates. The banquet raised a total of HK$3 million, three times the previous year’s amount. What a phenomenal achievement!

Dr. Norman Chan (middle), on behalf of Mr. Wong Kim Man, received the abalone banquet donated by The Rev. Eddy Kwok (left) as a token of appreciation for his generous donation. The banquet includes the dried abalone dish prepared by The Rev. Kwok, the mysterious dish prepared by Professor Kwan Mei Po (right) and the delicious cuisine from a renowned local Chinese restaurant.

Dr. Lui Siu Fai, Dr. Chiu Ha Ying (2nd & 3rd left) and Mrs. Carol Tsang (2nd right) were presented the paintings of Professor Philip Chiu (4th left) and Professor Chiu Ng Yuet Lau, President of the Ling Ngai Art Association, as a gift in recognition of their staunch support that evening.

The Gay Singers sang their hearts out, adding excitement to the night.

Ms. Hung Sum Yee gave us a superb live vocal experience.

Exhibition “Amidst the Scenic Hills and Seashores: Ink Paintings and Calligraphy by Alfred Cheung and Wong Wai Ho” has successfully concluded! This exhibition showcased over fifty artworks by our alumni, Mr. Alfred Cheung and Mr. Wong Wai Ho. It attracted numerous teachers, students, alumni, and art enthusiasts. It also raised nearly HK$240,000 for the College’s Block E Redevelopment Project (Project E). Thank you all for your support!

Chung Chi College held the Project E Twin Building foundation stone laying ceremony today on 25 October, marking the start of construction of the building. Project E is a twin building located at the site of the old staff quarters, Block E, and will include a student hostel with 300 places, a Digital Culture and Art Creativity Centre, an Alumni Activity Centre and more. It is expected to be completed in the 2026-27 academic year, providing modern campus facilities for students, staff and alumni.

Over 150 guests, members of the University and supporters of the College attended the ceremony to celebrate this new milestone in the College’s campus development. Officiating at the ceremony were Dr Norman Chan Tak-lam, Vice-Chairman of the CUHK Council and Chairperson of the CCC Board of Trustees (CCC Board); Mr Kenneth Chen Wei-on, Vice-President (Administration) of CUHK; Professor Kwan Mei-po, Head of Chung Chi College; Mr Terence Chan Chun-wing, Treasurer of the CCC Board; Mr Eric Chan Cho-biu, Convenor of the Campus Facilities Subcommittee, Development Committee of the CCC Board; and Mr Ricky Cheng Man-shan, Convenor of the Fundraising Subcommittee, Development Committee of the CCC Board.

The ceremony coincided with the 73rd anniversary of the College. Dr Chan expressed his delight at seeing generations of Chung Chi-ers working together to pass on the college’s spirit. “With the support of many Chung Chi-ers and community leaders, Project E has raised HK$47 million, reaching a quarter of our target. We will redouble our fundraising efforts to honour the hard work and dedication of our founders.”

Professor Kwan emphasised the importance of sustainability and green architectural design to Project E. She added that she expected the twin building to create a comfortable, sustainable campus environment for students, staff and alumni, while also encouraging the integration of sustainable practices into college life.

The Project E Twin Building is located adjacent to University MTR Station, with a total construction floor area of about 12,000 square metres. The high block includes a student hostel with 300 places and the Digital Culture and Art Creativity Centre, while the low block contains staff quarters with 24 units and the Alumni Activity Centre, along with sky gardens that will create a green environment. With its prime location and diverse facilities, Project E will become a crucial interaction platform for interdisciplinary talent and a new landmark at CUHK. The demolition of the old staff quarters began right after the groundbreaking ceremony last August and was completed earlier this year. The entire project will be completed in the 2026-27 academic year.

Chung Chi College is organizing an exhibition “Amidst the Scenic Hills and Seashores: Ink Paintings and Calligraphy by Alfred Cheung and Wong Wai Ho”. Mr. Alfred Cheung (1973/ Sociology) and Mr. Wong Wai Ho (1971/ Accounting and Finance) have been passionate about art since childhood. Mr. Cheung, who loves painting, studied with Lingnan School painter Rong Shushi and is skilled in painting plum blossoms. Mr. Wong, who is enthusiastic about calligraphy, has received widespread acclaim for his work, and he has picked up his passion for painting again in recent years.

Despite their busy schedules, the two continued to engage in their artistic pursuit. This exhibition features the solo and collaborative works of the two artists, with a starting point in the panorama and objects of the scenic Chung Chi and spans a range of subjects, including flowers and birds, landscapes of different places, insights on life, inviting viewers to perceive a refreshing ambiance and the pleasure of life through their brushwork.

All are welcome to the Opening Ceremony on 7 October 2024! Please fill in the online form if you will be joining us.

The exhibition is also a fundraising activity for the College’s Block E Redevelopment Project (Project E), which aims to build more diverse functional spaces for teachers, students, and alumni and to promote the exchange of talents across disciplines. Donation of a fixed amount to Project E will be acknowledged with an exhibition artwork as a gift. The donation method will be announced soon.

The Project E building is committed to achieving the platinum rating of BEAM Plus. To this end, many sustainable elements have been incorporated in Project E’s design to minimize its impact on the environment, improve its energy and environmental efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and safeguard the health and well-being of its occupants. The ultimate goal of the project is to create a comfortable and sustainable environment for faculty, students and alumni.

Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) will be introduced for the student hostel of the project. This environmentally friendly and efficient construction method can save approximately 30% of the total project construction time on average, while also enhancing site safety, reducing disruption to the surrounding environment, and improving overall construction quality.

Let’s take a look at the green elements of Project E!

*BEAM Plus is the most widely adopted green building assessment tool in Hong Kong to independently assess the sustainability performance of buildings. Building projects will be graded Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze ratings.

Green Elements of Project E

1. Acoustic windows to protect against railway noise

2. Architectural projection to reduce solar heat gain on facade

3. Operable windows with integrated greenery in common areas to facilitate cross-ventilation

4. Sky garden to promote wellness in design and increase greenery coverage

5. Raised design to facilitate ventilation between the tower and the podium

6. Solar hot water panel on the roof top of the student hostel to heat water using solar energy

7. Photovoltaic panel on the roof converts sunlight into electricity

8. Digital metering system collects data related to energy consumption

9. Digital-ready infrastructure incorporating I.T. and Wi-Fi to centralize the monitoring and management of the building

The green future of CUHK and Chung Chi College relies on your active participation and support! Please donate to Project E and join us in promoting environmental innovation to create a more sustainable environment for the new generation!

To cultivate a new generation of Chung Chi-ers with the attributes of “Excellence in Academics and Sports, Virtue and Talents, and Spirituality Enhancement”, in addition to the efforts made by the students themselves and the guidance from teachers, sufficient resources from the College also plays an important role. Benefiting from its strong alumni network, and the generous donations from the community, Chung Chi College is able to offer a wide range of scholarships to students who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. These scholarships support students to pursue their aspirations in the rapidly changing world.

“Lee She Fan, Lee Wan Yim Fong Memorial Scholarship” and “N.P. Lam Memorial Scholarship for Balanced Education” Recipient Sharing

Yeung Sin Tung Jessie (Music)

“The scholarships offered by Chung Chi College have not only reduced my financial burden, but also provided me with confidence and motivation to excel in my musical and artistic pursuits. I will carry this blessing and encouragement in the future and optimize my abilities to create and perform music, living up to the expectations of all donors!”

“Young Leaders Award”

The “Young Leaders Award” was launched in 2023/24 to develop all-round leaders. Awarded freshmen will receive scholarships, internship experiences, job shadowing of corporate senior management, and a fireside chat with a C-suite leader. Alumni Mentors will also be assigned to guide and support them. Last year, the eight winning students of the “CUHK Chung Chi College x UOB Young Leaders Award” delivered a series of eight leadership speeches on campus. The speakers were leaders from the local community and business sector, and the event provided an opportunity for Chung Chi students to gain insights from them and get prepared for future social trends and changes. Here is a sharing by the recipient of the 1st cohort of “CUHK CCC x UOB Young Leaders Award”:

Sammi Tin (Professional Accountancy)

“It is such a great honour to be a recipient of the Young Leaders Award. In the process of preparing for the Leadership Speaker Series, I needed to arrange all the details. In addition to planning the entire speech process, I was also required to communicate and coordinate with different stakeholders, which was a challenging task. I am very grateful to my Alumni Mentor and College staff members for their guidance and support, as well as to the award sponsor and all parties that contribute to the Young Leaders Award, which has brought me an extremely fulfilling freshman experience.”

To expand the scope of our scholarship and benefit more students, please donate to the “Student Development Fund” (Scholarship) or sponsor our scholarship programmes, which will help students develop their strengths and pursue their dreams, enabling them to become all-round young leaders in society!

Chung Chi College believes a complete university life should include classroom learning and exploring outside the campus and the city. Thanks to the donations from generous alumni, community leaders and individuals, Chung Chi students have been given opportunities to participate in various overseas study activities through the "EYE Award"(Excel Yourself through Exploration), "FLY Award" (Find a Learning opportunity Yourself), sponsored summer programmes, and other College's subsidy schemes over the years. These programmes have enabled students to grow and transform by exploring diverse cultures and broadening their horizons.

“EYE Award” Student Sharing

Cheng Kwan Wai (Pharmacy) – Music and History Tour in Vienna and Berlin

"Thanks to the funding from the College, I was able to fly to the ‘City of Music’ – Vienna to explore its musical legacy, and visit Berlin, one of the most important cities in modern European history, to study its unique history and culture. I particularly remembered the experience of visiting the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe as it was not only heavy but also thought-provoking. The trip is of enormous benefit to my personal growth.

“FLY Award” Student Sharing

Tsang Cho Man (Medicine) – Volunteer Service in Nepal

“Last summer, I embarked on a 23-day volunteer trip to several remote villages in Narayani of Nepal, providing health check-ups and teaching services for the villagers. It was hard to cope with the hot climate, but I completed the mission successfully with persistence and determination. Through experiencing the simple and pure way of living, I realized that happiness depends not on material possessions but on spiritual richness. The life wisdom and experience gained from this journey will be a lifelong treasure for me.”

Chan Hin Wing Cynthia (Global Communication) – The 11th University Scholars Leadership Symposium

"The 4-day event was an eye-opening and rewarding experience. University students from 46 countries gathered to participate in talks, workshops, and social services related to humanitarian aid and sustainable development. By exchanging ideas and connecting with global talents, I expanded my horizons and found aspiration to become an influential leader of social development and change.”

Chung Chi’s “EYE Award” aims to motivate students to explore the world by participating in the exchange and non-local programmes and activities organized by the College. At the same time, the “FLY Award” encourages students to develop their interests and enrich international exposure by discovering overseas activities organized by recognized institutes or organizations. Sponsored summer programmes design activities and visits on specific areas and themes to enrich the learning experience and exposure of our students.

Supported by the “EYE Award,” sponsored summer programmes, and other College subsidy schemes, this year's non-local summer programmes are currently in full swing, with destinations covering the Greater Bay Area, Shanghai, Taitung, Cambodia, Singapore, Denmark, and South America, etc. Furthermore, over 70 students will soon begin their world exploration journey through the "FLY Award" programme. Students will cherish their opportunities and make the best of our valuable learning resources.

From left to right: FC Lo Greater Bay Area Study Tour, Shum Kai Wah Mainland Exchange Programme: Cultural Exploration and Workplace Experience in Shanghai, Taitung Community Service-Learning Programme

Donate to Chung Chi to support the “EYE Award” and “FLY Award” under the “Student Development Fund”, or sponsor designated summer programmes now! Your generous contributions enable more students to take on new challenges and break through their limits!

We have received updates of the "Block E Redevelopment Project" (Project E) received! The College has successfully completed the demolition of the old Staff Quarters Block E and is currently processing the tendering work for selecting a construction contractor. Construction of the new building is expected to commence in July 2024. Let's take a look at the design renderings of the Project E building now!

The 2nd “Walk for Excellence: Project E Walkathon” was held on 18 May 2024 at the Peak. It attracted over a hundred alumni and supporters who participated in the event with their family members and friends, generating strong momentum for the development of the College. Starting from the Harlech Road Work-out Area, the participants passed through Harlech Road, Lugard Road, and reached Peak Road, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Victoria Harbour with their bodies and minds relaxed. The event raised over HK$2.2 million, more than double the original target of HK$1 million─ an edifying result for all concerned. Our heartfelt thanks to the Event Sponsors, donors, and all supporters!

We sincerely thanked the following sponsors for their generous support.

**in alphabetical order

Special Sponsor

Mr. Chan Chung Shun Alex (1974 / Chemistry)

Event Sponsorship

Water Sponsor

The officiating guests hosted the kickoff ceremony.

After finishing the Walkathon, participants took a snapshot at the precious moment.

Prof. Ng Shek Nam Marques (right), winner of the “Most Supporters Award – Individual” and Mr. Chan Chun Wing Terence, award presenter and Treasurer of the College Board of Trustees (CCBOT).

“Chung Chi Family” won the “Most Supporters Award – Team” in succession. Members and supporters of the winning team took a photo with Mr. Terence Chan.

Dr. Tong Wing-sze (right), winner of the “Top Fundraising Award – Individual”, and Mr. Terence Chan.

“Chung Chi College Alumni Association Ex-Co”, winning team of the “Top Fundraising Award – Team”, and Mr. Terence Chan.

The promotion for the annual large-scale fundraising activity “Walk for Excellence” launched a month ago and has already received strong support from various friends and alumni. Currently, it has accumulated more than HKD 400,000 in donations, which is almost half of the fundraising goal of HKD 1 million!

Mark your calendar for the second term of the “Walk for Excellence” at the Peak on May 18, 2024 (Saturday). This is not just a walk, but a significant step to raising funds for “Project E.” We invite all Chung Chi-ers and the public to join us as sponsors and/or participants to strive to reach our fundraising target collectively!

Your participation will contribute to realizing “Project E” and creating a more conducive learning and living environment for the next generation of Chung Chi-ers. Let’s walk a few more steps for the “Project E”!

Chung Chi College (CCC) held the "Together We Join Hands and Thrive" Appreciation Dinner on 11 April to express gratitude for the continuous support from donors and friends of the College. Nearly a hundred guests attended the event, including donors, friends of Chung Chi, College Trustees, and teaching and administrative staff.

Professor Kwan Mei Po, CCC Head, expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the College for the substantial contributions from supporters. She emphasized that their support has been pivotal in the College’s dynamic growth and has enabled the realization of numerous initiatives. She hoped that the dinner would serve as a platform to unite and perpetuate the giving spirit of donors, infusing the College with abundant energy for sustained growth.

Mr. Chan Chun Wing Terence, Treasurer of the CCC Board of Trustees, also expressed appreciation to the many supporters, “Your generous donations enable us to establish scholarships and various activities, enriching students’ campus life and nurturing their leadership abilities and social responsibility.”

During the dinner, Mr. Chan Cho Biu Eric, Convenor of the Campus Facilities Sub-Committee under the CCC Board of Trustees, introduced the CCC’s latest student and campus developments. He highlighted the  campus development plan “Project E,” a comprehensive initiative to enhance the learning environment and promoting holistic student development. The project echoes with the College’s mission to cultivate students with the attributes of “Excellence in Academics and Sports”, “Cultivation of Virtue and Talents” and “Enhancement of Spirituality.” He earnestly called for support for “Project E”,  emphasizing its potential to further elevate the College’s educational offerings.

To demonstrate how Chung Chi students thrive and transform with the resources provided by sponsors and the College, the dinner featured student talent performances and sharing sessions, including singing and guitar performances and experience sharing from the recipients of specific scholarships, the “FLY Award” and “EYE Award.” Meanwhile, guests actively engaged and exchanged with student representatives, creating a warm and meaningful atmosphere throughout the dinner.

With the support of our alumni and friends, “Project E” has raised nearly 18% of the fundraising target! To achieve the 20% milestone and walk towards the fundraising goal of HK$180 million, we sincerely invite you to join hands with the College and participate in the "Monthly Giving Campaign " by providing continuous and stable donations for Project E.

The College is very grateful for the encouragement of donors and is pleased to acknowledge them in the following ways:

Want to engrave your support for Project E and accomplish the target easily? A monthly donation of HK$500 in 20 months will get your name on the feature wall. And you can write a positive message on an acknowledgement plaque in the building by supporting Project E HK$15,000 monthly for 20 months! The steps to give are simple:

1. Go to the online donation system
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/ccc/onlinedonation/  

2. Select or Input your monthly donation amount at “Donation of”

3. Choose “Project E” at “to support”

4. Pick “Recurrent Gift” at “Donation Frequency”,  then select “Monthly” and input the donation period

With just a one-time registration, you can inject continuous momentum into “Project E” and drive the College to establish a new landmark with modernized facilities! Let’s cultivate a new generation of talents by supporting the “Monthly Giving Campaign” now!

Fundraising period till 31 March 2026

Chung Chi College offers a wide range of scholarships to nurture talents with attributes of “Excellence in Academics and Sports”, “Cultivation of Virtue and Talents” and “Enhancement of Spirituality”. In view of this, the College has made the “Encyclopedia of Chung Chi Scholarship” (Please refer to the above photo slides) for you to quickly grasp the scholarship information!

If you would like to contribute to the growth of our scholarship resources and support the College in cultivating all-round talents, please donate to the “Student Development Fund” (Scholarship) which helps students develop their talents and pursue their dreams. Let’s make all CC-ers and supporters be proud of CC!

Walk for Excellence Project E Walkathon 2024

18 May 2024 (Saturday) 3:00pm The Peak

To build Project E
To create multi-purpose space for students, staff and alumni

(1) Introduction to Project E

To promote Chung Chi College’s long-term development and education mission of nurturing students with the attributes of “Excellence in Academics and Sports, Virtue and Talent, and Spirituality Enhancement”, “Block E Redevelopment Project” (tentatively named “Project E”) is launched to redevelop the nearly 60-year-old staff quarters Block E adjacent to the University MTR station into a twin-block building.
The high block of Project E will be a student hostel, while the low block includes staff quarters, an alumni activity centre, and a Digital Culture and Art Creativity Centre. It will be an important platform for students, academic staff, and alumni to gather and exchange, stimulating creativity and encouraging innovation. The fundraising goal of Project E is HK$180 million. The walkathon is the annual large-scale activity among a series fundraising activities to be organised by the College. All funds raised in the activity will be designated for Project E.

(2) “Walk for Excellence” Project E Walkathon 2024

The annual large-scale fundraising activity of the College “Walk for Excellence” will be held on 18 May 2024 at the Peak!

This year marks the 2^nd run of the “Walk for Excellence” walkathon which will raise funds for Project E. The fundraising target of this Walkathon is HK$1 million.

A. Sponsorship Invitation

The College cordially invites Chung Chi-ers and the public to support the Walkathon as individual, corporate or foundation sponsors. Title Sponsorship is introduced this year, in addition to the sponsorship categories established in 2023 that gained great support by generous philanthropists.

 
Other Sponsorship Titles and Donation Amount (HK$)

 
Acknowledgement:

A. “Walk for Excellence” Acknowledgement

    1. Logo acknowledgement in Chung Chi Campus Newsletter
    2. Logo acknowledgment on the Walkathon webpage
    3. On-site logo acknowledgement

B. “Project E” Acknowledgement

    1. $30,000 or above: Names on the feature wall
    2. $100,000 or above: Name on the lobby plaque
    3. $300,000 or above: Individual acknowledgement plaque with positive messages to be provided by donor outside a hostel room or a lift lobby

Special Sponsor

Mr. Chan Chung Shun Alex

Event Sponsorship

Water Sponsor

B) Kick-off Ceremony

Enrolment Fee (Min. Donation Amount):*

Individual: HK $300;

Student: HK$100;

Team: HK $1,200

C) Important Information

• Route
• Enrolment and Sponsor Online Form
• Enrolment and Sponsor From (pdf)
• Enrolment Method
• Notices to Participants

Enquiries 

Ms. Rachel Fok (Tel: 3943 1536 / Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Ms. Ruby Ko (Tel: 3943 6444/ Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Address: Development and Alumni Office, 3/F, Chung Chi College Administration Building, CUHK

The 2023/24 fiscal year soon ends on 31 March. Let’s tackle your green bomb by donating to Chung Chi College and enjoying tax relief for charitable donations, while contributing valuable resources to the nextgeneration of Chung Chi-ers!

The College cordially invites you to prioritise supporting our highlighted campus development plan, “Project E”,which aims to cultivate outstanding future talents through the construction of advanced campus facilities.Additionally, you are encouraged to fuel our educational endeavours by supporting the “Campus DevelopmentFund”, “Student Development Fund”, “Chung Chi College Chaplaincy”, or “Divinity School of Chung ChiCollege”. For any donation of HK$100 or more, you will be issued an off icial receipt for tax relief (note 1).

Note 1: Individual and business donors who are chargeable to salaries tax, personal assessment, or profits tax can claim a deduction forNote 1: Individual and business donors who are chargeable to salaries tax, personal assessment, or profits tax can claim a deduction forthe aggregate of approved charitable donations up to 35% of the assessable income or profits, as the case may be, in the basis period ofa year of assessment. Such aggregate must not be less than $100. (Sections 16D and 26C of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. Please visitthe website of HKSAR Inland Revenue Department for details.)

It has been almost half a year since the groundbreaking ceremony of Project E on 22 August 2023. The demolition work of the old Staff Quarters Block E began in December and is almost completed. We will soon carry out the site formation and commence the foundation works of the new buildings.

Cutting-edge campus facilities are the key to cultivating talents for the new era. Let's join hands to support the campus development of Chung Chi, empowering students to grow and transform in an exceptional learning environment!

“Natural Realm: Unconventional Beauty of Abstract Visions” Visual Art Exhibition by Carol Tsang has successfully concluded! Being the first large-scale art exhibition organised in the LG4 Gallery of Kunkle Student Centre, it provided a space for teachers, students, alumni, and visitors to nourish their souls with art. During the “Meet-the-Artist" sessions, participants can learn about the artist’s ideas and skills for creating her artwork, and discover a new way to appreciate nature and the world. Moreover, nearly HK$1,200,000 has been raised for Project E through the exhibition. Our heartfelt thanks for the support!

To celebrate Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year, the Development and Alumni Office launched the "Chung Chi Festive Hamper" in December 2023 and raised over HKD 17,000 for “Project E”! We sincerely thanked alumni and friends of the College for their generous support!

The “Chung Chi Student Development Complex” completed in just a year has garnered several accolades for its outstanding sustainable architectural and environmental design. In addition to being awarded the “HKIA Merit Award of Hong Kong – Institutional Building” and “Finalist in HKIA Special Award – Sustainable Architectural“ organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, the Complex also won the Grand Award of “Green Building Award 2023” under New Building Category (Completed Projects – Institutional) co-organised by Hong Kong Green Building Council and Professional Green Building Council! Let’s take a look at the green concepts incorporated into the Complex:

• The complex is seamlessly integrated into the existing Chung Chi Campus natural landscape in order to minimise damage to the nature during development.
• More than 55% of the greenery area is provided within the site and 75% of existing trees are preserved. CO2 emissions were significantly reduced by 30% and 40% in residential and educational areas respectively.
• High permeability for natural ventilation and sun-lighting is allowed to the building.
• Campus walkability is enhanced, creating a green lifestyle for staff and students.

All friends of Chung Chi are welcome to visit the Complex and explore the sustainable and environmental features of this new landmark!

Chung Chi College held the "Fond Farewell and Warm Welcome" Singing for Excellence Fundraising Banquet on Friday, 20 Oct 2023, bidding farewell to Professor Fong Wing Ping, the immediate former College Head, and welcoming Professor Kwan Mei Po, the new College Head. Over 120 guests attended the banquet, reviewing Professor Fong's efforts and contributions over the years and looking forward to Professor Kwan taking over the baton and leading the College to a higher level.

Dr. Norman Chan thanked Professor Fong Wing Ping for his effort and dedication over the years, “In addition to promoting excellence in student development and cultivation, Professor Fong has made significant contributions and led Chung Chi in overcoming various challenges.” He also welcomed Professor Kwan Mei Po as the new College Head, and shared his confidence to see the College scale new heights with Professor Kwan’s innovative and forward-looking approach.

Professor Fong Wing Ping recalled the precious moments during his tenure as College Head, "Although my role has changed, my connection with Chung Chi will never come to an end."

Professor Kwan Mei Po received the torch from Professor Fong Wing Ping, symbolizing passing on the role of College Head and Chung Chi’s education mission. She aspired to drive the College forward and nurture students with attributes of “Excellence in Academics and Sports”, “Virtue and Talent” and “Spirituality Enhancement”.

In the Singing for Excellence session at the Banquet, which was to raise fund for the College's latest development project, the "Block E Redevelopment Project" ("Project E"), a number of heavyweight guests, including Mr. Chris Tang, CC alumnus and Secretary For Security and Mrs. Tang, Dr. Norman Chan, Professor Rocky Tuan, and Professor Kwan Mei Po, participated in the singing and created a highly enthusiastic atmosphere. This banquet has raised more than HK$1 million for Project E — an uplifting result for all concerned.

Since the epidemic has eased and society has returned to normal, Chung Chi’s overseas learning programmes have returned with overwhelming responses. Last summer in 2023, over 170 Chung Chi students participated in various exchange activities sponsored by the College’s “EYE Award” and “FLY Award” and gained a wonderful and fruitful learning experience.

“EYE Award”: Canada Language Study Abroad Programme

During July and August this year, 34 students participated in the Language Study Abroad Programmes organised by the College, travelling to the University of Waterloo and the University of Victoria in Canada for a few weeks of English courses. This journey not only enabled students to experience the local culture but also enhanced their language skills and global perspective.

“FLY Award”: Student Sharing

Chang Hing Lam (Biomedical Engineering) – Short-term Academic Course in Cambridge University, England

“The programme was an incredible journey to immerse myself in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation. It provided valuable insights into the startup ecosystem, entrepreneurship, and innovation, which I believe will help me in my future career as an executive or an entrepreneur.”

Hong Tung Ching (Social Work) - Wildlife Conservation Service in Africa

“In addition to learning the skills of looking after the rescued animals, I also stepped out of my comfort zone and overcame various cultural shocks and language barriers, from initially feeling uneasy and shy, to eventually adapting to the local environment and making friends with people from around the world. I am proud of becoming braver and stronger.”

Chung Chi’s “EYE Award” (Excel Yourself through Exploration) was established to encourage students to explore the world by subsidising them to join the overseas programmes organised by the College. “FLY Award” (Find a Learning opportunity Yourself) aims to enrich Chung Chi students’ international exposure and motivate students to explore their potential through participating in overseas activities they are interested in and organised by recognised institutes or organisations.

Want to support students in exploring the world? Donate to the “EYE Award” and “FLY Award” under “Student Development Fund” of the College now! Your generous contribution will enable more students to take on new challenges and broaden their horizons!

The College held the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Block E Redevelopment Project (known as “Project E”) on Tuesday, 22 Aug 2023, marking the commencement of the construction and the milestone for the College’s campus development. The building is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, bringing students and teachers a modernized campus which will enhance their learning and living experience with idea and innovation exchange.

Officiating at the ceremony were Prof. Rocky S. Tuan, CUHK Vice-Chancellor & President; Dr Norman T. L. Chan, Chairman of CCC Board of Trustees; Mr. Terence C. W. Chan, Treasurer of CCC Board of Trustees; Mr. Eric C. B. Chan, Convenor of Campus Facilities Subcommittee, CCC Development Committee of Board of Trustees; Mr. Ricky M. S. Cheng, Convenor of Fundraising Subcommittee, CCC Development Committee of Board of Trustees; and Prof. Kwan Mei Po, CCC Head. Around 100 guests, members of the University and supporters of the College attended the ceremony.

Situated in a prime location next to the University MTR station, the new building will be an important platform for students, academic staff, and alumni to gather and exchange. Prof. Rocky S. Tuan commented, “In addition to the diversified facilities, the superior location of the building is convenient for teachers, students and alumni to travel between the campus and urban districts. In line with the University’s plan to construct the ‘Innovation and Sustainability Building’ and a transportation hub in the adjacent area, this zone will undoubtedly illuminate with a remarkable new appearance.”

Dr Norman T. L. Chan hoped Project E could strengthen the College’s infrastructure and cultivate talents with the attributes of “Academics and Athletics”(文武雙全), “Morality and Service” (德才兼備) and “Spiritual Enhancement” (靈性修為). He thanked all committee members, colleagues, Chung Chi-ers, dignitaries in the community and friends for their support. “After deducting the subsidy from the Government and the College, the fundraising target of Project E is HK$180 million, and about HK$11 million has been raised. Today’s milestone comes from the collective efforts of you.”

The second instalment of consumption voucher was disbursed on 16 July! To maximise the benefits of the coupons, please participate in the “Monthly Giving Campaign for Project E” to convert the saved money into blessings for the College and our students, and double your happiness through sharing! From now on, with only a few simple steps, you can support the College in constructing a holistic learning and living environment which empowers students to develop their talents and shape the future:

1. Go to the online donation system
2. Select the “Recurrent Gift” option
3. Input the donation period and amount*

• For a cumulative donation of HK$10K or above within the fundraising period^, the donor’s name will be engraved on a tile of the feature wall at Project E Building!
• Want to achieve the target of HK$10K easily? A monthly donation of HK$500 in 20 months will get you a tile with your name in the new Chung Chi landmark!

Small acts can make a big difference! Join the monthly giving campaign to build a better tomorrow for the College and students now!

^Fundraising period till 31 March 2026
*Now your generous support, just from HKD100, shall earn you the official receipt to claim tax relief for the fiscal year 2023/24.

The College Summer Programmes are now back as the epidemic eases. This summer, the College will organise a series of non-local tours to broaden our students’ horizons.

Under the support of the EYE Award and other College's subsidy schemes, the student participants from the “Religious Exploration and Service Trip to Vietnam 2023” took the lead in setting off in mid-June. Meanwhile, the participants of “Music and History in Vienna & Berlin 2023”, “Taitung Community Service-Learning Programme”, “Language Study Abroad Programme (Canada)”, and “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Lo Foo Cheung Study Tour Programme” will also embark on their journeys shortly. The topics of these tours cover language enhancement, exploration of music, culture, economy, religion, service-learning, and other fields so as to bring our students a variety of unique learning experiences.

In addition, students can also obtain funding by applying for the “FLY Award” to participate in overseas activities coordinated by organisations outside the College, discovering learning opportunities that suit their interests and strengths and enriching their personal growth.

If you wish to contribute to the exploration experience for our students, please donate to the “Student Development Fund”, “EYE Award”, or “FLY Award” to support the College in organising a wider variety of non-local trips for students. With your support, our students would be able to get well prepared for the future and become talents of the new era with both knowledge and vision!

Walk for Excellence: Project E Walkathon

Introduction to Project E

To promote Chung Chi College’s long-term development and education mission of nurturing students with the attributes of “Mastery of Both Academic and Athletics”, “Cultivation of Morality and Service Spirit” and “Spirituality Enhancement”, “Block E Redevelopment Project” (tentatively named “Project E”) is launched to redevelop the nearly 60-year-old staff quarters Block E adjacent to the University MTR station into a twin-block building.

The high block of Project E will be a student hostel, while the low block includes staff quarters, an alumni activity centre, and a Digital Culture and Art Creativity Centre. It will be an important platform for students, academic staff, and alumni to gather and exchange, stimulating creativity and encouraging innovation.

The fundraising goal of Project E was HK$180 million. The walkathon was the first large-scale activity among a series of fundraising activities to be organised by the College. All funds raised in the activity will be designated for Project E.

The Walkathon

“Walkathon for Excellence” was held on 30 April 2023 (Sun) at the Peak. Over 160 alumni, staff and supporters participated in the event with their family members and friends. They walked from Harlech Road to Peak Road, enjoying the beautiful view of Victoria Harbor with relaxing atmosphere. The event has raised over HK$2.4 million, more than double the original target of HK$1 million.

Cheer Up Kit

A Cheer Up Kit was given to participants during the registration at the Peak.

Acknowledgement

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support.

* in alphabetical order

Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Water Sponsor

Awards:

Most Supporters Award – Individual: Ms. Yvonne Lun

Most Supporters Award – Team: “Chung Chi Family”

Top Fundraising Award – Individual: Mr. Dominic Tang

Top Fundraising Award – Team: “Chung Chi College Alumni Association Ex-Co”

Since its establishment in 1951, Chung Chi College has cultivated more than 30,000 students. Relying on what they have gained from their college life and experience, our graduates serve the community with a humble heart and dedication.

In recent years, students' demand for indoor and outdoor activity spaces has increased significantly. In view of the situation, the College has been actively planning and executing several redevelopment projects since the year of 2014. However, these projects are not fully funded or subsidized by the government, and our College has to raise a considerable amount of financial support from our alumni, staff, students, and supporters for these new development plans.

The latest campus development plan "Project E" is now raising $180 million from CC-ers and the community, which will provide extensive facilities for students, teachers, and alumni, including a student hostel, staff quarters, alumni activity centre, and Digital Culture and Art Creativity Centre, among others.

The College sincerely invites you to support "Project E" through monthly giving, which offers massive power in building the future campus landmark! Starting from today, A monthly donation of HK$500 in 20 months will get your name on the feature wall. And you can write a positive message on an acknowledgement plaque in the building by supporting Project E HK$15,000 monthly for 20 months!* For more ways of acknowledgement, please check it out here.

The bright future of the College comes from your enthusiastic support! You are welcome to donate online anytime to support the Project and join hands in benefiting the future pillars of society!

*Fundraising period till 31 March 2026

Grab the chance of tax deduction by approved charitable donation, as the fiscal year 2022/23 soon ends after 31 Mar 2023! Now your timely support, just a donation of HKD100 or above, shall earn you the official receipt for tax relief up to 35% (note 1).

Empower Chung Chi to Reach a New Milestone by Supporting “Project E”!
“Project E” is the College’s latest campus development plan, aiming to stimulate creativity and encourage innovation by constructing extensive indoor and outdoor activity spaces for students, academic staff, and alumni. With the fundraising target of 180 million dollars, the College cordially invites your contribution to the “Project E”, which not only improves the College’s facilities but also cultivates talents for the new era. Please refer to “Project E Special” for more information.

With the stabilization of the epidemic and the resumption of various local and overseas activities of the College, your contributions to our works of Whole-Person Education along the path to normalcy is crucial.

Your philanthropy to the “Campus Development Fund”, “Student Development Fund”, “Chung Chi College Chaplaincy” or “Divinity School of Chung Chi College” can create a better learning environment for students to enrich their learning experience and campus life.

Note 1: Individual and business donors who are chargeable to salaries tax, personal assessment or profits tax can claim deduction for the aggregate of approved charitable donation up to 35% of the assessable income or profits, as the case may be, in the basis period of a year of assessment. Such aggregate must not be less than $100. (Sections 16D and 26C of the Inland Revenue Ordinance)

To introduce the “Chung Chi College Redevelopment Project of Block E” (tentatively named “Project E”) to the public and solicit their support, the College published a special issue of “Project E” in the Hong Kong Economic Times on 3^rd February.

The issue covers a letter from Dr. Norman T. L. Chan, Chairman of the College Board of Trustees, together with project introduction, fundraising target, and ways of acknowledgement, among others. In addition, it highlights the profiles of ten outstanding CC alumni, teachers, and students, illustrating the College’s achievement in nurturing talents for more than seventy years. You are welcome to browse this issue at here.

Dear Board Members, Teachers, Staff, and Alumni,

Chinese New Year is around the corner! May I wish you all a joyful and prosperous Year of the Rabbit!

Since I took up the Chairman of the Chung Chi College Board of Trustees in August 2021, I have been receiving enormous support from board members, staff and alumni, driving the College forward to the highest excellence. In conformity with the spirit of the College motto “In Pursuit of Excellence”, three aspects of qualities - “Mastery of Both Academics and Athletics”, “Cultivation of Morality and Service Spirit”, and “Spirituality Enhancement” have been proposed as the expected attributes for our college students. In October last year, I had the honour to celebrate the 70^th anniversary of Chung Chi College with all CC-ers, while witnessing the completion of the Student Development Complex, of which $250 million of the total construction cost was contributed and raised by the College. I felt heartened and delighted since the Complex, which took five years to build, has solved the long-term problem of indoor activity space shortage within the College campus.

At the 70^th Anniversary Celebration Banquet last year, I announced a major campus development plan, tentatively named "Project E", which is initiated to redevelop the staff quarters Block E adjacent to the University Station, into a twin-block building. The high block will be a student hostel with about 300 places, while the low block includes replacement staff quarters (17,000 square feet), an alumni activity centre (2,200 square feet) linking to a sky garden, Digital Culture and Art Creativity Centre (3,500 square feet), among others. This project will not just improve the facilities of the College, but also promote and pass on the spirit of Chung Chi, and bring together the College students, staff, and alumni.

An architect has been appointed to design the building, and tenders for construction will be invited in the fourth quarter of this year. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, at the 75^th anniversary of the College. The revised construction cost is estimated at $550 million. After netting out the government subsidy of $200 million for the partial construction cost of the student hostel, the $100 million from the matching fund and the $70 million from the staff quarters fund agreed by the Finance Committee of the College Board, still, a total of $180 million need to be raised from CC-ers and the community.The fundraising campaign of this project was kicked off at the 70^th Anniversary Celebration Banquet with four trustees pledging $2.8 million, while the College will hold a series of publicity and fundraising activities in the coming four years to achieve the fundraising target of $180 million. Apart from giving your active participation and generous support, you are encouraged to share our enthusiasm and educational vision with your family and friends to solicit their support for Chung Chi and our Project E.

Project E is one of the largest development projects of the College since its establishment 70 years ago and will be an important milestone for the College’s development. I firmly believe that with the full support and determination of CC-ers, we will overcome all difficulties ahead and achieve our target. For the introduction, fundraising plan, and acknowledgement of the project, please refer to the brochure. Apart from participating in various fundraising activities, we welcome everyone to donate online anytime. For enquiries, please contact Dr. Jane Cheung, College Secretary of Chung Chi College (Tel: +852-3943 6450, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Ms. Fion Leung, Administrative Manager of Development Office (Tel: +852-3943 6194, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

May I wish you all good health and a glorious year ahead!

Yours faithfully,
Norman CHAN
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Chung Chi College
16 January 2023

The Chung Chi Student Development Complex had its grand opening and naming ceremony on 28 October 2022. This symbolises a new milestone in Chung Chi’s educational mission. As the new landmark at Chung Chi Campus, the Complex will provide extensive indoor activity spaces to cater for students’ whole-person development.

Officiating at the ceremony were Chairman of CCC Board of Trustees Dr Norman T. L. Chan, CUHK Vice-President and University Secretary Mr Eric S. P. Ng, CCC Head Professor Fong Wing-ping, Honorary Treasurer of CCC Board of Trustees Mr Terence C. W. Chan, Trustee and former Chairman of CCC’s Development Committee Dr Karl C. Kwok, Trustee and Chairman of CCC’s former Steering Committee for Development Office Mr Thomas W. C. Kwong, Trustee and former member of CCC’s Development Committee Mr Jimmy S. W. Chan, former member of CCC’s Development Committee Dr Wong Fook-yee, and Trustee and member of CCC’s Development Committee Professor Fung Tung. More than 100 guests, members of the University and supporters of the College attended the ceremony to witness this historic moment.

Dr Norman T. L. Chan mentioned the difficulties encountered in the redevelopment project, and expressed his gratitude for the support from the College, the University and donors. Mr Eric S. P. Ng shared his joy in seeing the connectivity between CCC and the main campus that the Complex brings, facilitating and enriching the campus life of Chung Chi and CUHK students. Professor Fong Wing-ping added that the Complex is expected to become a new gathering point for students, empowering them to learn and grow from the experience of non-formal education programmes.      

For the origins and details of the Complex, please refer to the following video:

In this new school year, both students and the campus of Chung Chi sparkle, as we are all about to reach anew milestone with the soon-commencing Chung Chi Student Development Complex (CCSDC).

The prologue of this project began in 2014, when the College saw the severe shortage of indoor activityspaces for her students. It was suggested that the two old staff quarters built in the 1960s, namely Block D and G, be redeveloped, into a new facility to cater for student s’ whole-person development.

Following the demolition of two blocks of staff quarters and the kick-off of CCSDC fundraising campaignin 2017, the Groundbreaking Ceremony of CCSDC was held in the consecutive year to commence such avisionary construction project.

Earlier in this March, having overcome several suspensions of work and delays due to COVID-19, the twin blocks were eventually topped out and ready for a series of interior work which were expected to be completed by October. To inaugurate the long-awaited Student Development Complex, the College is now proud to announce that the Grand Opening cum Naming Ceremonies of CCSDC will be convened in the next month to celebrate the 71st Anniversary of Chung Chi!

Under the epidemic which has been lasted for over two years, Chung Chi College remains committed to developing quality education, enhancing learning environment, organizing a variety of programmes to cater for students’ diversified needs.

The Government has disbursed HKD5,000 to eligible citizens for phase I of the new round of consumption voucher in April, while phase II is expected to be launched in mid-2022.  Have you ever thought about how to use the savings brought by the consumption voucher so as to enjoy double happiness?

Development Office sincerely invites you to convert the extra income brought by the consumption voucher into donations for the College’s ”Campus Development Fund”, “Student Development Fund (including Bursaries, Scholarships, EYE Award, and FLY Award)”, or “Chung Chi College Chaplaincy”.

Your support not only fuels our aim to offer whole-person education but also facilitates our long-term development. In addition, gift and blessing could be delivered to the students suffering from financial hardship.

Now your generous support, just from HKD100, shall earn you the official receipt to claim tax relief for the fiscal year 2022/23, a win-win for all! (Note 1)

Simply access the Online Donation System of Chung Chi College and transform your consumption voucher into warm donation to support us!

Note 1: Individual and business donors who are chargeable to salaries tax, personal assessment or profits tax can claim deduction for the aggregate of approved charitable donation up to 35% of the assessable income or profits, as the case may be, in the basis period of a year of assessment. Such aggregate must not be less than $100. (Sections 16D and 26C of the Inland Revenue Ordinance)

Donate before 31 March to Claim Tax Relief for 2021/22!

1. Fueling Directly the Aim of Whole-Person Education!
Although the pandemic has been interrupting our daily routines, the mission of Chung Chi College has never been halted.  Your donation fuels our aim to offer students with whole-person education! With your support to the “Campus Development Fund”, “Student Development Fund”, “Chung Chi College Chaplaincy” or “Divinity School of Chung Chi College”, we could go further to pursue excellence.

2. It is YOU the Great Patron of "Chung Chi Student Development Complex"!
The construction work of our 1st ever redevelopment project is expected to complete this summer. Not receiving any subsidies from the government, your philanthropy to the new Student Development Complex can create a better learning environment by providing various equipment and facilities for the College which just celebrated her 70th birthday.

3. Max Allowable Tax Relief up to 35% through Charitable Donation! _{(note 1)}
Fiscal year 2021/22 soon ends after 31 Mar 2022. Now your timely support, just from HKD100, to our whole-person education and campus development shall earn you the official receipt for tax relief.

Note 1: Individual and business donors who are chargeable to salaries tax, personal assessment or profits tax can claim deduction for the aggregate of approved charitable donation up to 35% of the assessable income or profits, as the case may be, in the basis period of a year of assessment. Such aggregate must not be less than $100. (Sections 16D and 26C of the Inland Revenue Ordinance)

The “Chung Chi Student Development Complex” Project has entered its final stage. With the two main blocks and footbridge topped out, the scaffolding and safety net shall be removed in late March to reveal the Complex’s initial appearance to everybody. Meanwhile, the interior work of the Complex is also in full swing. As shown in the photos on the next page, workers are striving to carry out the lighting installation and other interior work, while the infrastructure of various activity rooms is beginning to take shape. Although the COVID-19 situation is severe recently, workers still stay committed to their work, hoping to prevent project delays as much as possible.

The construction and renovation work of the Complex is projected to complete in the summer of 2022, while the Complex is expected to commence in the new academic year. The opening ceremony of the Complex, and the naming ceremonies of the “Kunkle Student Centre”, “Leung Fung Yee Building” and “Fook Wo and Laura Jee Li Theatre” are now scheduled for 28 October to celebrate the College’s 71st Anniversary. The Development Office will follow up on the construction progress in a timely manner, and release details and updates of the Complex and the ceremonies in due course.

Let L + H = 6, and K + L = 6, then CC + SDC = ? It's also "6"! In Cantonese, "6" (Cantonese Yale: luk6) and the character "green" are homophones. By achieving the Platinum Rating of Provisional Assessment under the BEAM Plus NB of the Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited, the Student Development Complex of Chung Chi shall represent the colour GREEN without a doubt!

In fact, the design of both Kunkle Student Centre and Leung Fung Yee Building has incorporated a number of green features, ensuring the sustainable development of the University campus. Soon, both Low Block and High Block shall serve to satisfy the learning needs of Chung Chi students with the least harm for environmental protection.

▲ Certification seal of the Provisional Platinum grading under BEAM Plus assessment

Simply click here to access the BEAM Plus online exhibition website of the Student Development Complex!

At the atrium of the Kunkle Student Centre, Low Block of the Student Development Complex, visitors will find a threestorey mosaic wall, portraying vividly a famous Chung Chi landmark - the Chung Chi Gate. The mosaic wall will assemble over twenty thousand glass tiles, each engraved with the names of supporters of the "Kilo-Tile Dream" Campaign, showing the joint effort of donors to make the construction project of the Complex a success.

To optimise the design of the mosaic wall and integrate arts elements into it, the College has especially invited Dr. Kan Kit Keung (1966 / Physics), a renowned artist in Chinese painting and calligraphy, to illustrate for the wall. With his artistry, Dr. Kan showcased his ink and watercolour painting of the established Chung Chi Gate and the breathtaking Ma On Shan with great harmony.

Having learnt Chinese painting and calligraphy under various masters, Dr. Kan has conducted and participated in over a hundred exhibitions. Masterpieces of Dr. Kan are collected by numerous museums and organisations across the city and the globe. Dr. Kan has been a keen Chung Chi alumnus and paid huge effort in promoting arts to our students. Two solo exhibitions of Dr. Kan were held in Chung Chi. Moreover, he also served as the College resident-artist, the patron of our calligraphy competition, and for multiple times the instructor of Chinese calligraphy and painting classes. Dr. Kan’s dedication towards the College and his passion in Chinese calligraphy and painting are truly remarkable.

The College shall take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Kan for his devotion to Chung Chi!

The works of "Chung Chi Student Development Complex" Project have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The construction is now projected to complete at the end of 2021, while the whole Complex is expected to commence in the summer of 2022.

Therefore, the opening ceremony of the Complex, and the naming ceremonies of the "Kunkle Student Centre", "Leung Fung Yee Building" and "Fook Wo and Laura Jee Li Theatre" are now rescheduled to the week celebrating the College's 71^st Anniversary in October 2022. The Development Office will follow up on the construction progress in a timely manner, and release details and updates of the ceremonies and the Complex in due course.

The construction of the “Chung Chi Student Development Complex” (CCSDC) is in full swing while the roofing works of the Low Block (LB), “Kunkle Student Centre”, and High Block (HB), “Leung Fung Yee Building”, are almost completed. As shown in the latest site photos above, one wing (adjacent to Chung Chi Road) of the Student Centre is designed with a higher roof, attached with canopies to cover the atrium, while the other wing will be constructed with a roof garden. In the meanwhile, half of the roofing job has been finished for the Leung Fung Yee Building. Workers are constructing a genset room on the other half of the roof.

Get a closer look of the photo, a footbridge connecting the two buildings can be seen! The Development Office will now list some key features of this double-deck footbridge.

🔶 The footbridge is skillfully crafted to adapt the hilly environment and is a marvelous connection between the two blocks

🔶 With two decks, the footbridge is designed with unenclosed sides. The design mingles with nature and is eco-friendly. Pedestrians will enjoy the fresh air and enlivening green scenery as trees nearby the footbridge are cautiously preserved despite the construction work

🔶 The “Chung Chi History Corridor” (tentative) will be located on the upper deck, where photos of Chung Chi campus, landmarks and historical events will be displayed

🔶 With this footbridge, the Complex is a new shortcut between the campus of Chung Chi and the University Central Campus. It shortens the commuting time of staff, students, and all other users

🔶 Two meeting rooms are located at one end of its lower deck. There is also a café booth at the other end where staff and students can recharge themselves

Let's continue our virtual tour, as the Development Office now guides you to the "Leung Fung Yee Building" (High Block of Chung Chi Student Development Complex)!

Designed as a multi-functional tower, the "Leung Fung Yee Building" features not only facilities for our students, but also residence spaces for visiting scholars and college staff. Complementing with the "Kunkle Student Centre", there will be ample space in the twin towers that helps cultivating the all-round development of Chung Chi students.

🔶 Fook Wo and Laura Jee Li Theatre [to promote students' comprehensive development through performing arts]:

Incorporating architectural ideas of a black box theatre, the 3,000 sq.ft. "Fook Wo and Laura Jee Li Theatre" houses about 100 guests. Students can practice, rehearse, and enjoy performances of music, dance, drama in the Theatre. The Theatre also serves as a terrific place for students to polish their performance techniques and skills in collaboration, communication and event planning. At the same time, we hope students will observe, perceive and consequently develop an aesthetic experience in Art from their encounters at the Theatre.

🔶 Gym and Yoga Room [to stimulate students' physical and mental wellness]:

The other wing of Leung Fung Yee Building is the "Gym and Yoga Room". The two-storey facility occupies approximately 2,800 sq. ft. with (1) a gymnasium and (2) a spacious and relaxing area for mindfulness, yoga and stretching exercises. The gymnasium is the first-ever such facility opened for students of Chung Chi College. The Gym and Yoga Room provides comfy spaces for students to relax from their packed schedule and hectic class works.

🔶 Staff Quarters and Guesthouses:

To facilitate and encourage teachers to interact with our students in after-class and weekend activities, Leung Fung Yee Building is equipped with several staff quarters. On the other hand, studio suites are available for our visiting scholars, artists and distinguished alumni during their stays.

🔶 More about Leung Fung Yee Building, and Fook Wo and Laura Jee Li Theatre:

As an alumna of Chung Chi College, Dr. Leung Fung Yee (1970 / History) is a celebrated author and a successful entrepreneur. Dr. Leung has a devoted heart for her alma mater. She has been a Trustee of the College Board since 2008. Over the years, Dr. Leung has donated more than HKD 40 million to the College, supporting the Student Development Complex Project, a number of scholarships and bursaries, and thus the all-round education for students.

The late Dr. Li Fook Wo was a renowned banker and influential politician. Both Dr. Li and his wife, Mrs. Laura Jee Li, were keen on serving the community. The couple was devoted Anglicans and served several important positions in Hong Kong Sheung Kung Hui over the years. Dr. Li was also a College Trustee for nearly 15 years. He was the Honorary Treasurer and subsequently the Chairman. Dr. and Mrs. Li are survived by 4 daughters and a son, Mr. Li Kwok Sing Aubrey, who joined the College Board in 1991 and is the incumbent Chairman of the College Board of Trustees. The Li family has a deep-rooted connection with the College. In 2019, the family donated HKD 20 million for the Student Development Complex Project in advancing campus facilities and learning environment for students.

Good News for the Year of the Ox:

Thanks to the overwhelming support of alumni, staff and friends of college, the fundraising campaign targeting HK$ 100 million for "Chung Chi Student Development Complex" has just been ACCOMPLISHED!

While Chung Chi College will allocate the HK$ 100 million donation to the construction of the complex, your continuous support helps ensure that our students can learn most effectively with advanced facilities in a high-quality environment. Stay tuned for further updates of the interior of the Complex!

Let's Keep Contributing to the "Kilo-Tile Dream" Campaign for the Project!

In our last post, the Development Office has announced a premiere virtual tour of "Chung Chi Student Development Complex". It's now the boarding time! Let's start our journey at Low Block, the Kunkle Student Centre, and find out how its facilities help our students shine:

🔶 Multi-purpose Rooms and Collaborative Meeting Facilities [to enhance students' personal growth and development through participating and organizing events]:

Multi-purpose Rooms on the 1/F are ideal for events including exhibitions, workshops, seminars, impromptu speaking meetings, etc.

Society Rooms, Meeting Rooms and Public Spaces for social interactions on the 2/F and 3/F provide students with spaces for planning and organizing events & activities. From brainstorming, logistics planning, execution to evaluation, these spaces allow students to foster their leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.

🔶 Leisure Corners and Roof Garden [comfy spaces for students to relax and chill out]:

Leisure Corners located on every floor serve as cozy spaces for students to study or respite.

Roof Garden and "Starry Lounge" on the roof of the Low Block offer students tranquil spaces to relax from their hectic schedule. On top of that, students can detox their minds, bodies & souls while enjoying the spectacular views of Chung Chi campus and Lake Ad Excellentiam from the "Starry Lounge".

🔶 Music Room and Band Room [for rehearsals and individual / ensemble practice]:

Located on the 1/F, Music Room is a great place for students to practice their instruments, refine technical skills and express themselves through music.

Also located on the 1/F, Band Room is a haven for bandmates to discover their musical voices.

🔶 The Unique Mosaic Wall:

In addition to all the facilities listed above, there will also be a unique design featured in the Kunkle Student Centre – a gigantic and magnificent Mosaic Wall embedded with more than 20,000 tiles, each carved with the name of each supporter of the "Kilo-Tile Dream" Campaign. The 3-storey Mosaic Wall not only signifies contributions of our donors, but also the College's landmark – the Chung Chi Gate.

🔶 More about the Kunkle Student Centre:

The late Rev. Dr. John Stewart Kunkle dedicated his life to Christian higher education in southern China. During their stay in Hong Kong, The Rev. Dr. Kunkle and Mrs. Kunkle (Dr. Julia P. Mitchell) invited The Rev. Hurbert Pommerenke for the purchase of "Little Tao Fung Shan", and the three built houses for their own residence. Their land and properties were then gifted to the College in the 1970s, and later developed into a low-density private housing estate, bringing a reserve fund for College's later development. The College resolved to name the Low Block, which is located right next to the University's Pommerenke Student Centre, after The Rev. Dr. Kunkle, to commemorate their contributions to the College.

The construction work of "Chung Chi Student Development Complex" has been progressing well since June 2019. As of today, foundations of both complex Blocks are completed. Two tower cranes are now in operation. Workers are focusing on steel bar bending and reinforcing, as well as structural grouting for the Complex's lower parts.

The construction of the Complex is expected to complete in October 2021 when the College celebrates its 70th anniversary. Upon its completion, the indoor learning and activity area of Chung Chi students will boost from approximately 7,100 sq. ft. to over 19,000 sq. ft. With a better environment along with enhanced facilities for learning, social interaction, and organization of non-formal education activities, the College will continue to nurture future leaders and make provision for students to unlock their potential and personal growth.

The Complex consists of two buildings that are connected by a double-deck footbridge. The Low Block, named Kunkle Student Centre, is located right next to the University Pommerenke Student Centre on Chung Chi campus while the High Block, named Leung Fung Yee Building, erects beside the two Engineering Buildings on the University's Central Campus. With such easily accessible location, the Complex connects teaching blocks, hostels and offices of Chung Chi campus with resources on the University's Central Campus. Conjointly with its advanced facilities, these excellent prospects of the Complex will certainly make the place a new hub for Chung Chi students.

With the generous support from our alumni and friends, in addition to the matching grant from the government, Development Office has raised sufficient funding for the "Chung Chi Student Development Complex" Project. While the Development Office is committed to raise to HK$ 100 million for the Project, there is still an outstanding amount of HK$ 0.7 million needed. We invite all of you to support Chung Chi College and this project. You will not only help enhancing Chung Chi College's campus facilities and advancing students' learning environment, but also creating new opportunities for our students to discover their talent and pursue their dreams.

For donation accumulated HK$ 10,000 or above, you will be qualified as a supporter to the "Kilo-Tile Dream" Campaign. Your name will be carved on a glass tile and be embedded into the mosaic wall of the Complex's Low Block, the Kunkle Student Centre. For every donation of HK$ 100,000 or above, your name will be carved onto an acknowledged plaque at the lobby of Kunkle Student Centre. And for contribution of HK$ 300,000 or above, you will be able to sketch your personalised plaque, which will be attached by the College in one of the rooms of the Centre.

Three years ago, launching the "Chung Chi Student Development Complex", the College set up an HKD 100 million fundraising target for this first major campus development project. As at 15 October, over HKD 98 million have been raised for the Student Development Complex. The College sincerely appreciates all staff members, alumni and friends for their overwhelming support.

While anticipating the completion of construction of the twin-block Complex in next year to celebrate the College’s 70th anniversary, Development Office shall work towards the target by raising the remaining HKD 2 million in the following months. Please go along with us, and let us rejoice together at the commissioning of such new landmark on Chung Chi.

As promised by the government’s Cash Payout Scheme, eligible local permanent residents upon registration shall have been informed about the deposit of payout into their designated bank accounts, or about the pick-up of cheques at their designated post offices.

Development Office sincerely invites you to allocate partly or even all the cash payout for the College’s Student Development Fund, which serves well as a gift and blessing for Chung Chi students suffering from financial hardship. The Fund too serves for future opportunities for our students to experience kinds of non-formal education after the threat of COVID-19.

• Chung Chi College Bursary

A supplementary scheme offering financial assistance, up to HKD 20,000 on either a short-term or one-academic-year-recurring basis, depending on their genuine needs, to Chung Chi students whose applications to other College / University aid are not available.

Your contribution shall offer warm support and the power for the needy students to overcome their hardship.

• EYE (Excel Yourself through Exploration) Award

Financing College students with a subsidy ranging from HKD 2,000 to 21,000 for their participation in exchange programmes, Summer Study Abroad Programme, Language Study Abroad Programme and Study Trips for Exploration of French / German / Japanese Society.

Your contributions shall turn into opportunities for College students to explore diversified cultures across the globe.

• FLY (Find a Learning Opportunity Yourself) Award

Financing College students with a subsidy up to HKD 10,000 for their self-initiated participation in non-credit bearing short-term non-local activities of recognized institutions, academies or organizations.

Your contribution shall enrich student’s profile so as to develop their interests, potential and global vision.

Simply access the Online Donation System of Chung Chi College, and transform the payout into a warm support and encouragement to College students!

The College sincerely appreciates staff members, alumni and all other donors who contributed to the College’s Campus Development Fund, Student Development Fund and the Student Development Complex Project despite the tough time.

An encouraging amount of over HK$ 242,000 was raised last month. Thank you for your timely and favourable donations!

Together we advance – again in the new fiscal year, Development Office calls for your continuous support in our new campaigns.

Thank you for the overwhelming support to our “LNY Gift Combo”, a combination of creative Fai Chun door tags and, in particular, the well-receiving CCCAA Saint-Émilion 2014 red wine, which called for an extended sale until the end of last month.

Development Office thank all supporters of this campaign, which brought “Chung Chi Student Development Complex” a gross revenue of over HK$ 30,000. Net income after deducting the cost of campaign will be allocated to the Project. Stay tuned for more campaigns!

A quick glimpse to the CCCAA Saint-Émilion 2014 Red Wine

It is believed, here at Chung Chi College, every student should be given same opportunities to equip themselves through learning from the experienced  and to grow from shared experience.

However, those carrying a financial burden could be deprived of such opportunities. The unaffordable cost of academic studies and learning opportunities may drive students away especially because of their financial hardship…

For this, thankfully, Chung Chi College has been able to provide students with financial resources to grasp these opportunities. Our College Bursary, Financial aid, Hostel Bursary, Student Emergency Fund, and local / overseas learning activity subsidies are there for students to apply whenever they come across financial needs, thus can ease their burden and allow them a balanced development.

It is estimated that, our needy students might suffer even more from the economic downturn attributed to the outbreak. In particular for some living on part-time jobs on irregular basis, the outbreak strikes even more severely!

The how should I do to lend the students a hand?

• Donating to Chung Chi's "Student Development Fund: You may empower the College to run kinds of financial aid, and thus lend your support to the needy;
  
  
• The 2020-21 Budget  proposed to disburse HK$ 10,000 to Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 or above for financial burden relief. Perhaps you might consider sharing the disbursement in donation, and too in emergency aid to our students!
• The Budget  proposed a 100% (HK$ 20,000 max. each) reduction in salary tax, tax under personal assessment and profit tax. Transforming your saving of this tax reduction into donation would be highly appreciated!

Fiscal year 2019/20 soon ends on 31 March 2020.
Not only does it contribute to the College's all-round education, your donation (not less than HK$ 100) also ensures you an official receipt for tax-exempt.

Together let us conquer the outbreak, and offer our juniors a strong force to strive against this tough challenge!

Wish all is well with you!

Despite most of our College activities and gatherings being postponed or cancelled for the past and coming few weeks, you’re always on our mind and we hope all is well with you in this challenging period. Presented to you is a video with some tips and our well wishes for you to stay healthy and away from infection of COVID-19.

Let’s support each other and don’t forget to share our love and blessing in this challenging period. Stay healthy and combat the COVID-19 together!

Currently the Chung Chi College is implementing the work-from-home arrangement, implied by CUHK until 1 March to better control the risk of infection while maintaining the health of staff. All staff members, except those who have to provide essential services on campus, are now performing duties at home as to maintain all kinds of college operations.

With the hope to soon overcome the outbreak, the Development Office is now offering a warm reminder for all: keeping healthy daily habits, good personal and home hygiene are the best defense against diseases during this difficult time.

💡 How to improve our immunity?

GOOD immunity plays a decisive role in fighting infectious diseases.

Higher education spreads not only knowledge, yet also positive values, skills to communicate and collaborate, and ideas to inspire. Chung Chi College strives to offer students with all sorts of learning opportunities, as well as scholarships and awards for creativity. The College constantly emphasises students' development of potential, so as their personal growth.

1. Regular and Suitable Exercise: Work out 30 minutes every day
   
   
2. Balanced Diet: Eat right amount of protein and fresh fruits and vegetables at every meal
   
   
3. Keep Regular Hours and Get Enough Sleep: Sleep 7 - 8 hours a day and keep early hours
   
   
4. Good Mental Health and Peaceful Mind: Try not to be anxious by practising positive thinking and sharing your mood with friends

Let us best equip ourselves to overcome all new challenges in 2020!

🎁 Congratulations to Award-Winning Chung Chi Alumni and College Member

In late October Chung Chi-ers, Miss Louise Kwong (2009/Music) and Professor Yam Cheuk Sing of Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, were selected as two of the "Ten Outstanding Young Persons" (TOYP), while in late November Miss Chu Hoi-Ying (2011/Music) gained the honour of Best Live Action Short Film in the 56th Golden Horse Awards – all three Chung Chi-ers were awarded for their success in career and contribution to society.

• Miss Louise Kwong is the very first Hongkongese soprano performing in Teatro dell'Opera di Roma (Rome Opera House). She was, even during her undergraduate studies here at Chung Chi, already invited by various parties for solo performance. After graduating, the young talent further pursued expertise in the overseas and now succeeds in the world stage of opera.
  
  
• Professor Yam Cheuk Sing focuses on research of children eye disease, in particular myopia, or short-sightedness. He helped developing a systematic approach, which is well accepted over the globe, to prevent worsening of childhood myopia. Professor Yam is also a keen promoter of Hong Kong's territory-wide children eye care scheme and relevant public education.
  
  
• Miss Chu Hoi-Ying, director of the film "3 Generation 3 Days", triumphed the 56th Golden Horse Awards for Best Live Action Short Film. Her work shapes the decent bonding between women of three generations. When receiving the prize, Miss Chu especially addressed her thanks to the University.

The College is expressing the most earnest congratulations to the three Chung Chi-ers, and wishes them higher aims, and too greater achievements.

Higher education spreads not only knowledge, yet also positive values, skills to communicate and collaborate, and ideas to inspire. Chung Chi College strives to offer students with all sorts of learning opportunities, as well as scholarships and awards for creativity. The College constantly emphasises students' development of potential, so as their personal growth.

Please join us together to advance both the College and our students by contacting our Development Office (3943 6194; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

🎄 Season's Greeting from Home: Chung Chi College wishes you a warm and delightful Christmas

Warmth is breaking the coolness!

In our Home, Chung Chi College, we feel the warmth as we care about each other.

🎁 College Event: "Christmas Eve Candle Light Service 2019: This is the Sign"

College Chaplain's Office is offering "Christmas Eve Candle Light Service 2019: This is the Sign" on Tuesday, 24 December, 8 pm to 10 pm, at College Chapel.

Staff members of the University and College, students and friends are most welcome to join and celebrate the birth of Jesus. For enquiries, please contact Chaplain's Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A few weeks ago, The Chinese University of Hong Kong encountered heavy challenges, including charging across the campus, resulting in different degrees of damage of facilities. Offices of CUHK therefore remained closed for two weeks. As all departments and units resumed operation on 25 Nov, offices of Chung Chi College resumed normal operation on the same day as well.

Since then, the University and Colleges have exhausted all sorts of effort to suit the campus up. Facilities across our campus encountered some damages, including graffiti which calls for time to be removed. Yet thanks to the effort of frontline staff members, now the College are mostly safe from obstacles. The walkway near the College Administration Building is also replaced with concrete. At the same time you may again find tranquility on campus as Grisha the cat wandering around the grass field near the Madam SH Ho Hall.

Thank you, dear friends, alumni, staff and students, for your care, blessing and precious advices to both the University and our College, as well as enquiries on how to support the campus restoration work. After the incident, the campus of Chung Chi is still– as it has always been – pleasant and lovely. Wishing all the best in future, we look forward to walk along with all our staff, students and alumni in the new semester, as well as the start of 2020.

The campus is constantly maintained and renewed through the allocation from Campus Development Fund. Your dedication towards College physical facilities is most welcomed. Please simply approach Ms. Sue-ane Leung (3943 6498; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Miss Fion Leung (3943 6194; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) of Development Office for details.

Kinds of foundation work are at the moment being conducted on the construction site of "Chung Chi Student Development Complex", as various photos captureing "Chung Chi Student Development Complex" in summertime were obtained through the contractor of the Project.

Development Office again invites you, and every Chung Chi-ers and friends, to join the College together for a better learning environment for Chung Chi students!

On behalf of the College, Development Office would like to express the most sincere gratitude to all staff members, alumni and friends in supporting the College to apply for the “Eighth Round of Matching Grant”! With all donations for applying the Matching Grant banked in on 2 July, the College has already made official Matching Grant application to the University.

As at 2 July, an astonishing amount of more than HK$ 40 million of donation have been raised for applying the Matching Grant! It is the joint effort of every staff member, alumnus and friend of Chung Chi that advanced the development of the College! Thank you!

Thanks to the overwhelming support from staff members, alumni and friends of Chung Chi, an amount of more than HK$ 29,000 has been raised since the launch of the “Pleasant Pig” Soft Toy Sets. Around 250 “Pleasant Pig” Piggy Soft Toy have been sold. The net revenue received from all purchases will soon be allocated to “Chung Chi Student Development Complex” Project.

Last Christmas, Chung Chi College presented to all staff members, alumni and friends the "Chung Chi Christmas Hamper" - a marvellous package of gifts including CCCAA Saint-Émilion 2014 Red Wine and cookies from Cookie Galerie. And the College would like to express the most sincere gratitude to CCCAA for offering the red wine at cost price, and also to Mr. Joseph Wong (1984 / Sociology), alumnus, founder of Cookie Galaries and sponsor of the 150 bags of cookies for this campaign.

Thanks to the overwhelming support from all, over HK$ 29,000 was raised for "Chung Chi Student Development Complex" and all net revenue of this campaign was allocated to the Project.

Alumni Day 2018 and the Tea Reception for Caretakers of “Raise the Piggy Bank” Challenge was held on the same day to mark the series of events to celebrate the 67th Anniversary of Chung Chi College in last October.

A number of alumni and piggy bank caretakers gathered at the Tea Reception, and to express our gratitude to the marvellous support from caretakers, certificates of appreciation were presented by College Head Professor FONG to the nine caretakers who raised the highest amount of donation.

While all caretakers completed the Challenge, still Development Office recommends the habit of saving money, and your further support to “Chung Chi Student Development Complex”, as well as the bright future of students of Chung Chi!

Gathering over a hundred of guests, the Opening Ceremony of “Happy Birds, Forest Green” Visual Arts Exhibition by Mrs. Carol Tsang, Alumna, Artist and College Trustee, was commenced in late October. Officiating guests of the Ceremony included Professor Joseph J Y SUNG, Former Vice-Chancellor and President, and Mok Hing Yiu Professor of Medicine; Mr. Thomas KWONG, College Trustee and Chairman of the Steering Committee for Development Office; Professor FONG Wing Ping, the College Head; and Professor KWONG Ho Yee, Chairperson of College Art Promotion Committee.

The Exhibition showcased the photos of birds and nature taken by Mrs. Tsang. Instead of giving a documentary record, Mrs. Tsang created here own visual language combined with photography and post-processing, expressing the impression and inspiration brought to her by the nature. Mrs. Tsang has devoted herself to art for over 20 years, and explored various forms of art such as ceramics, painting, flowering arrangement, art glass and installation art. “Happy Birds, Forest Green” Exhibition indeed symbolised a mixture of a 10-year pursuit of photography, 5-year global exploration, 20-year appreciation of Chinese and Western art, and the philosophy of life of Mrs. Tsang.

Thanks to Mrs. Tsang for her philanthropic donation of a portion of her exhibits and enthusiastic support to “Chung Chi Student Development Complex” Project, as well as the participation from numerous alumni and friends, more than HK$ 500,000 has been raised by “Happy Birds, Forest Green” Exhibition.

Summertime, outing time! Gathering alumni of all generations, Development Office and Chung Chi College Alumni Association (CCCAA) jointly organized the “Re-experience Hostel Life Summer Camp” on July 14 -15, 2018, with all alumni invited to join with their friends and families.

It was a packed two-day itinerary with various activities. Chung Chi and CUHK Campus tours, Tong-sui-wui (late-night dessert gathering, a traditional element of CC hostel residents), lunch at Chung Chi Tang in CC students’ style, afternoon tea with College Head Prof. Fong Wing Ping, enjoying various sports and leisure facilities on campus, etc. Particularly, arranged by Development Office, accommodation in the newly-renovated Lee Shu Pui Hall to allow alumni and their companions to experience the advancing College facilities. All the participants enjoyed this precious event with great delight.

With an overwhelming support from our alumni, 60 participants joined the Summer Camp. All net revenue of this Camp will contribute to the College’s latest campus development project – the “Chung Chi Student Development Complex” Project to support the building of a new Student Development Centre and a Multi-functional Complex.

Long-awaited by Chung Chi members, the Groundbreaking Ceremony of Chung Chi Student Development Complex took place in a serene afternoon in late May.

Held on 28 May, the grand ceremony was officiated by Prof. Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University, Mr. Li Kwok Sing Aubrey, Chairman of Board of Trustees of the College, Mr. Karl C. Kwok, Chairman of Development Committee of the College, and Prof. Fong Wing Ping, Head of the College. Professor Tuan recalled his pleasant childhood time sightseeing around Shatin and the campus of Chung Chi with his family, and hoped this project would provide Chung Chi students an ever improving learning environment. Mr. Kwok, on the other hand, introduced to the guests the objectives of the Project and interior facilities of the Complex, and thanked members of the Development Committee and the Steering Committee for Development Office, as well as various units of the University. Celebrated by more than 100 guests, this Groundbreaking Ceremony marked the commencement of the construction of the Complex and a new chapter for campus development of Chung Chi.

The Chung Chi College Staff Club Clubhouse caterer prepared 500 complimentary boxes of festive puddings, including sweet pudding and radish pudding, for the College Development Office, aiming to raise fund for the new development project “Chung Chi College Student Development Complex”. The response was overwhelming; 528 packs were sold in total during the period 2 January to 8 February, 2018 and over HK$40,000 was raised.

Several College Trustees, alumni and golf lovers represented Chung Chi College in the CUHK Golf Day on January 24, 2018 (Wednesday). Through this activity, they donated more than HK$1.36 million to the College. This included over HK$1.22 million designated to the College development project. Among it HK$1.1 million was received before the Founders’ Day last year and included in the initial donation of the alumni in support of the development project. The College expressed sincere gratitude to the philanthropy of all supporters.

The party was jointly organized by Staff Social Committee, Staff Club and Alumni Association, and co-organized by Development Office on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Chung Chi Tang, Pommerenke Student Centre Piazza and CK Tse Room, Chung Chi College.

Participants enjoyed a delightful afternoon by taking photos with Santa Claus, singing Christmas songs together, watching clown show, joining outdoor inflatable bouncers, face-painting, booth games, etc. Around 500 participants were recorded and near HK$20,000 was raised.

To promote the development project and solicit support for it, the College Development Office and College Alumni Association co-organized a fundraising carnival, namely “Those Years at Chung Chi” Carnival on Saturday, November 4 at the Lingnan Stadium. Around 400 College staff, alumni and their families attended and enjoyed a series of inflatable bouncers, Chung Chi themed family relay games, family graduation photoshoot and other booth games. The carnival has raised over HK$20,000 in support of the future development of Chung Chi.

Three folding fans were specially designed by a College student for the Thousand People Feast and sold at minimum prices of $66, $100 and $150 respectively. Among the three folding fans, two were special editions with the Chinese calligraphy of the former Head, Prof. Leung Yuen-sang, to promote support for the redevelopment project of Block D and G. The folding fans were greatly supported by the guests of the Thousand People Feast.152 fans were sold and over $10,000 was raised for the redevelopment project.

To enhance the facilitation and support to campus life and student bodies, the College has decided to redevelop 2 Staff Quarters into a Twin Building comprising a Student Activity Center and a Multi-Purpose Complex. This project will help increase 12,800 square feet indoor space for student activities, featuring a rooftop garden, a mini-theatre, a caring corner as well as multi-purpose facilities. The estimated budget of the project is at least HK$200 million. Thanks to the unfailing support from the College Board of Trustees, a grant of HK$50 million and another matching grant of up to HK$50 million is committed and the remaining is targeted to be raised.

To kick off the fundraising campaign, a ceremony was held on the College Founders’ Day, October 27, 2017 (Friday), during the College’s Thanksgiving Service. Officiating guests included Mr. HAU Wun-fai Alfred, Vice Chairman of Board of Trustees of Chung Chi College, Mr. Karl C. KWOK, Chairman of Development Committee of Chung Chi College, Mr. KWONG Wing-cheong Thomas, Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Development Office of Chung Chi College, and Professor FONG Wing-ping, Head of Chung Chi College.

In the ceremony, Dr. CHEUNG Mei-chun, Jane, College Secretary of Chung Chi College introduced the background and purpose of the development project. Four officiating guests subsequently presented the building model together, symbolizing a collective dedication of the College Board of Trustees, Development Committee, Development Office and College staff in this project. On behalf of CCCAA and a group of alumni donors, Mr. CHAN Shu-wai Jimmy, Chairman of College Alumni Association, presented a cheuqe of $1.6 million for the development project right after the Kick-off Ceremony.

With a generous donation from Sir Quo-Wei Lee and a subvention of the Hong Kong Government, Lee Shu Pui Hall was built in 1993, and it was named in honour of Mr. Lee Shu Pui, the beloved father of Sir Quo-Wei Lee.

Lee Shu Pui Hall is the largest hostel of Chung Chi College which can accommodate about 300 residents. In the past 25 years, the Hall has nurtured numerous residents and cultivated a strong sense of belonging among them, many of them become elite and young leaders of the society. To upkeep and upgrade the facilities and provision of the student hostel, a major renovation was carried out in the summer of 2017 for 4 months.

The overall cost of the renovation project was $45M, among which HK$10M was supported by the generous donation of the Wei Lun Foundation Limited and the rest was shared by the Hostel Sinking Fund and Funds from College Board of Trustees. To acknowledge the generous and further donation of the Wei Lun Foundation Limited, a commemorative plaque of gratitude was placed in the front lobby of the Hall.

The Plaque Unveiling Ceremony was held on October 27, 2017 (Friday) in the Lee Shu Pui Hall, officiated by Mr. Thomas C.B. LIANG, Chief Executive of Wei Lun Foundation Limited, Mr. HAU Wun-fai Alfred, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Chung Chi College, Mr. Karl C. KWOK, Chairman of the Development Committee of Chung Chi College, and Professor FONG Wing-ping, Head of Chung Chi College. Near 40 hostel residents, staff members and distinguished guests attended the plaque unveiling ceremony. A hostel tour was also arranged to give the guests a glimpse of the brand new Lee Shu Pui Hall.