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About Us
Established in the 1920s, Hong Kong University Alumni Association (HKUAA) is the longest standing alumni body of the University of Hong Kong. It has over 20,000 members and is linked to an extensive [overseas network] of HKUAA bodies worldwide.
HKUAA owns a very popular Clubhouse which is centrally located in Central near Lan Kwai Fong.
Vision
A sustainable and well managed university alumni entity which constantly seeks to provide value-added opportunities and services to its members whilst at the same time facilitate and enable alumni to develop and maintain
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close linkages with the University
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respect and leadership position in the Community
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a mutually beneficial and meaningful fellowship with members of the University staff and student and particularly other members of the alumni so that all alumni will be inculcated a sense of pride and ownership for being member of the Association.
Purpose
1. Establish and maintain an effective communication infrastructure among members
2. Cultivate a strong sense of belonging and ownership
- Create value for members by utilizing to its full advantage the power of mass participation/purchase
- Promote professional and personal development opportunities for the benefit of members (career planning, skill development, further study)
- Enhance bonding and fellowship via social, cultural, educational, sports, scientific and special interests activities.
- Contribute to HKU’s vision to sustain its excellence and status as a pre-eminent international university in Asia and support its activities including fund raising and sponsorship programs
- Encourage and facilitate members to contribute to the society as leaders and responsible citizens
Core Value
Wisdom
Integrity
Synergy
Equality
Respect
Culture
- Expand on HKU heritage
- Excel from harmony
- Prosper by synergy
- Thrive on mutual respect
- Blossom through transparency and fair play
- Flourish upon uncompromising ethics
- Comfort amidst peaceful enjoyment
Office Bearers
Interests Groups Convenors and Activities
| No. |
Interest Group |
Convenor |
Purposes |
Activities |
| 1 |
Community Services |
Jacqueline Cheung |
To promote volunteerism and provide service opportunities for HKUAA members, their family members and friends |
- Home Visits
- Centre Visits
- Charity Walk
- Professional talks to the needy |
| 2 |
Green and Culture Group |
Brian Hui |
To promote environmental and cultural interests amongst members through a wide range of activities |
- Expert-guided eco tours, arts and cultural seminars and workshops
- Drives HKUAA's participation in the Wastewi$e Program and the Energywi$e Program in 2011. |
| 3 |
Golf Interest Group |
Arthur Siu-Hong Fan |
To promote golf as a sport and to provide a networking opportunity for all HKU alumni, students and staff; as well as to strengthen HKU alumni's bonding with HKU through golf. |
- Golf lessions
- Golf tournament
- Golf compeitions with other universities alumni team. |
| 4 |
Monthly Professional Alumni Get-Together Group |
Queenie Chan |
To offer a platform for professionals who are graduates of HKU to share their views/experience and broaden their perspectives and knowledge |
- Monthly happy hour gathering
- Dinner talk
- Educational seminar |
| 5 |
IT and Operation |
Paul Kwan |
To promote IT among interested HKU alumni, provide information about latest technology and maintain a bonded community for IT gurus. |
- Technology Seminar |
| 5 |
Social & Events Group |
Alex Lai |
To enchance fellowship among members |
- Hiking
- Luncheon talks
- Dinners (Presidential, CouuntDown, BBQ, Buffet, Chinese New Year)
- Alumni Nite |
| 6 |
Student Members Group (SMG) |
David Yip |
To introduce HKUAA to current HKU students, build up the bonding between HKU alumni and the students; to create opportunities for the students' personal development and social networking via a diversified range of events and projects |
- Career Talk
- Eco-tour
- Interests Class
- Membership recruitment project
- Social Services
- Summer Mentorship for Secondary School Students (co-organize with YAG) |
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Young Alumni Group (YAG) |
Wong Ka Ho |
The Group aims at reunion of HKU alumni, increase the bonding between HKU alumni and students, as well as contribute to the society at large through organizing a variety of events and projects. The Group has organized more than 60 events and projects since 2006 and keeps an incredible record of having all our events being FULLY booked. |
- Annual New Graduates Welcome Party
- Boat Trip
- Career Talk
- Clubhouse Party at festive seasons
- Golf training
- Hiking
- HKUAA Parade Team for HKU100 Centenary Celebration
- HKUAA Volunteer Team
- Interests Class
- Summer Mentorship for Secondary School Students (co-organize with SMG)
- Wine Tasting & Wine Dinner |
Young Alumni Group
Student Members Group
HKUAA YOUNG ALUMNI GROUP is the most active young alumni group anywhere in HKU. The Group is led by brilliant and energetic HKU young alumni. The Group can successfully reunion HKU alumni, build-up the bonding between HKU alumni and students, as well as contributes the society through organizing a variety of social gatherings, sports, green and community programmes such as mentorship programme for secondary schools students, career workshops, banquet, parties, wine tastings, eco-tour and golf trainings. The Group organized more than 60 events and projects since 2006 and keeps an incredible record that all the events were FULL.
HKUAA has over 20,000 members, around 45% of HKUAA Members are HKU Young Alumni !!!
Alma Mater Contributions
Each year the Association organises social activities for members and their guests. To new graduates, the Association has instituted the Hong Kong University Alumni Prize Trust fund. Out of this Trust Fund, which is administered by the University authorities, there are eleven (11) prizes to be awarded annually to outstanding undergraduates from each Faculty of our Alma Mater.
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