Campus Digest

60th Anniversary Alumni Show “We are BUddies” showcases talents of BU members

01 Feb 2016

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The grand finale: performing cast, past and current presidents and senior management make a toast
(From left) Mr Cheng Yan-kee, Dr Ko Wing-man and Professor Roland Chin officiate at the ceremony and wish the Alumni Show every success
The Show pays tribute to the four presidents: (From left) Professor Albert Chan, Professor Roland Chin, Professor Ng Ching-fai and Dr Daniel Tse
Enthusiastic alumni show their talents and sense of belonging to their alma mater at the alumni show

To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of HKBU, over 100 talented and renowned alumni and friends pooled their expertise for over a year to prepare and present “We are BUddies” Alumni Show, as a birthday gift to their alma mater. The Show was successfully held last Saturday (30 January), attracting over 1,300 guests, alumni, staff and students to attend.

The Show was put on stage by over 100 celebrity and notable alumni from seven Faculties/Schools and across six generations. Presenting the stories of the five presidents of HKBU, the Show prompted collective reminiscing of the important milestones of HKBU through a wide array of performances such as drama, orchestra, dance, singing, recitation and magic show. Alumni and audience also showed appreciation to the former presidents the late Dr Lam Chi-fung, Dr Daniel Tse, Professor Ng Ching-fai, Professor Albert Chan and the current president, Professor Roland Chin, for their contributions to the University.

The Cocktail Reception of the Show was graced with the presence of Guest of Honour, Dr Ko Wing-man, Secretary for Food and Health, HKSAR Government; Mr Cheng Yan-kee, Chairman of HKBU Council and Court and Chairman of HKBU 60th Anniversary Steering Committee; Mrs Pamela Chan, Deputy Chairman and Mrs Doreen Chan, Treasurer of HKBU Council and Court; Professor Roland Chin; Professor Frank Fu, Associate Vice-President and Chairman of HKBU 60th Anniversary Co-ordinating Committee; and Alumnus Ronald Chiu, Chairman of HKBU 60th Anniversary Organising Committee on Alumni Events.

Mr Cheng Yan-kee expressed his sincere gratitude to members of the HKBU 60th Anniversary Organising Committee on Alumni Events and alumni for contributing their talents and efforts to prepare such a remarkable extravaganza. He remarked that the Show confirmed once again the importance of alumni in the University community who demonstrate the fruition of the University’s values under the ethos of whole person education.

In his remarks, Dr Ko Wing-man noted that “We are BUddies” Alumni Show was webcast live, enabling alumni around the globe and members of the community to watch it at the same time.  He said the Show gave a good account of the path HKBU has walked and showcased the level of excellence HKBU has attained.

Besides alumni, those that performed in the event included the Hong Kong Children's Symphony Orchestra, Yip’s Children’s Choir, HKBU Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School, and HKBU Dance Association.

Highlights of the Show will be broadcast at Harbour City, Roadshow, shopping malls of Sino Group and HKBU Campus TV. Please click here to view the online photo album of the Show. For highlights of the Show, please visit www.hkbu.edu.hk/60ashow after 4 February 2016.