Press Release

HKBU confers Honorary University Fellowships upon eight distinguished persons

Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) held its 14th Honorary University Fellowship Conferment Ceremony today (21 January). Honorary University Fellowships were conferred upon eight distinguished persons in recognition of their significant contributions to society and their staunch support of the University.

 

The eight recipients are Ms Mabel Chan Mei-bo (陳美寳), founder of Mabel Chan & Co; Mr Cheng Chak-kuen (鄭澤權), Chairman of Dongguan Xingye Trade Development Company Limited; Mr Hung Kwong-yee (洪光椅), Founder, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ten Pao Group Holdings Limited; Mr Kenneth Kwok Ka-ching (郭家政) (in absentia), Director of Eagle Wide Limited; Ms Cecilia Lee Sau-wai (李秀慧), partner of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu; The Hon Ma Fung-kwok (馬逢國), member of the HKSAR Legislative Council for the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication constituency; Mr Warren Mok Wah-yeun (莫華倫), Founder and Artistic Director of Opera Hong Kong; and Dr Herman Yau Lai-to (邱禮濤), renowned film director, cinematographer and writer.

 

Professor Roland Chin, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, acknowledged the outstanding achievements of the eight Honorary University Fellowship recipients. He said that apart from making enormous contributions to Hong Kong and HKBU, the Honorary University Fellows have also improved people's lives and changed the world with their unique talents and efforts.

 

"HKBU's robust development has been made possible by the staunch support of our Honorary University Fellows and different sectors of society over the years. This friendship injects unlimited momentum into the University and propels its ongoing advancement, enabling our dreams to take flight. The contributions of the Honorary University Fellows inspire our students, and motivate the HKBU community and our alumni to shine in different fields such as music, film, arts, culture, trade and industry, as well as social services," said Professor Chin.

 

Speaking on behalf of the Honorary University Fellows, Mr Warren Mok expressed his gratitude to HKBU for bestowing this extraordinary honour on them. He said that the University's leaders, faculty and students have consistently astounded him with their capabilities and resourcefulness. He is proud to become part of an institution that has provided so much for Hong Kong and its future generations.

 

Mr Mok said although many years have passed since he was a student, he has not forgotten the spirit of curiosity and innovation that inspired his university years – values that continue to guide him as an educator in music and opera. One of his lifelong goals has been to introduce the younger generation to the same music that captured his passion and imagination so many years ago.

 

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At HKBU's 14th Honorary University Fellowship Conferment Ceremony: (from left) HKBU President Professor Roland Chin, HKBU Council and Court Chairman Dr Clement Chen, Ms Mabel Chan Mei-bo, Mr Cheng Chak-kuen, Mr Hung Kwong-yee, Ms Cecilia Lee Sau-wai, The Hon Ma Fung-kwok, Mr Warren Mok Wah-yeun, Dr Herman Yau Lai-to and HKBU Council and Court Deputy Chairman Mr Paul Poon At HKBU's 14th Honorary University Fellowship Conferment Ceremony: (from left) HKBU President Professor Roland Chin, HKBU Council and Court Chairman Dr Clement Chen, Ms Mabel Chan Mei-bo, Mr Cheng Chak-kuen, Mr Hung Kwong-yee, Ms Cecilia Lee Sau-wai, The Hon Ma Fung-kwok, Mr Warren Mok Wah-yeun, Dr Herman Yau Lai-to and HKBU Council and Court Deputy Chairman Mr Paul Poon
At HKBU's 14th Honorary University Fellowship Conferment Ceremony: (from left) HKBU President Professor Roland Chin, HKBU Council and Court Chairman Dr Clement Chen, Ms Mabel Chan Mei-bo, Mr Cheng Chak-kuen, Mr Hung Kwong-yee, Ms Cecilia Lee Sau-wai, The Hon Ma Fung-kwok, Mr Warren Mok Wah-yeun, Dr Herman Yau Lai-to and HKBU Council and Court Deputy Chairman Mr Paul Poon