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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.