Campus Digest

HKBU Foundation hosts appreciation dinner for Young Entrepreneur Committee 

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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HKBU representatives pose for a group photo with YEC members.
Mr Ivan Wong delivers his welcoming remarks.
Dr Chloe Suen delivers her vote of thanks.
Mr Kevin Liem (right) and Professor Alex Wai (left) attend the dinner.
Professor Alex Wai (1st left), Dr Albert Chau (1st right), Mr Ivan Wong (2nd left) and Dr Chloe Suen present a certificate of appreciation to Ms Christina Lee, Convenor of YEC’s Experiential Learning Special Task Force (middle).
Professor Calvin Tse, Convenor of YEC’s Scholarships Special Task Force, shares his insights from his term of service.
HKBU representatives and YEC members attend the dinner.
HKBU representatives and YEC members attend the dinner.

 

The HKBU Foundation hosted an appreciation dinner at the HKBU Lounge on 5 October to thank members of its Young Entrepreneur Committee (YEC) for their contributions during the 2024-26 term. Certificates of Appreciation were presented in recognition of their outstanding service and staunch support for the University.

In his remarks, Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Co-Chairmen of the YEC and the convenors of its task forces for their exceptional leadership. He also conveyed his sincere appreciation to all members for their selfless dedication and valuable counsel. Professor Wai noted that the Committee plays a pivotal role in enhancing students’ learning experience, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, and advancing the Foundation’s fundraising initiatives.

Mr Ivan Wong, Co-Chairman of the YEC, said he looked forward to continuing to unite young entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors to serve HKBU, support the nurturing of young leaders and contribute to the University’s strategic development.

Fellow Co-Chairman Dr Chloe Suen highlighted that serving the University and giving back to society is a noble undertaking. She expressed her hope that more young leaders would carry this important responsibility forward.

During the dinner, the Co-Chairmen accompanied Professor Alex Wai, along with Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), and Ms Christine Chow, Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary, in presenting Certificates of Appreciation to the 19 members in attendance. Members also shared their insights and achievements from their term of service. Looking ahead to the new term, they expressed a shared desire to strengthen communication and explore diverse forms of collaboration to create more learning opportunities for HKBU students.

Other HKBU representatives at the dinner included Mr Kevin Liem, Treasurer of the Council and the Court, and Treasurer of the HKBU Foundation’s Board of Governors; Mrs Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; Professor Amy Lee, Director of Student Affairs; and Mr Andrew Ho, Director of the Centre for Innovative Service-Learning and CLAP-TECH Centre.