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2025 is certainly a more challenging year for everybody than before. I would like to encourage all of us to hold hands together to face the future. Let us all pray for the victims of the Tai Po devastating fire and help them as far as we can. Please continue to support our organization and The University of Hong Kong which is now the top university in Asia. May I wish you and your family Happy and Safe Holidays.
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Dr Lawrence Ng
President, Friends of HKU
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(From left: Ms Dora Chow (MBA 2001), Professor Henrietta Lo (BA 1964), and Director of the School of Chinese Medicine Professor Yibin Feng)
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A Legacy of Healing: Professor Henrietta Lo’s Lifelong Support for Chinese Medicine
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Professor Henrietta Lo, an esteemed HKU alumna, carries forward a family tradition of compassion and service. Her father, Mr Lo Yin Sung, was a revered Chinese medicine practitioner. Despite losing nearly everything after the war, the family continued to provide medical care and distribute medicine to those in need, earning Mr Lo the title of “Buddha” within his community. Inspired by this legacy, Professor Lo has made continuous donations to the School of Chinese Medicine, ensuring that future generations benefit from the values of healing and generosity.
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Celebrating Excellence: Rosie Young 90 Medal Award Honours Outstanding Young Women Scholars
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The Rosie Young 90 Medal for Outstanding Young Woman Scholar Presentation Ceremony recognised the 2025 awardees on November 7. This prestigious award celebrates Professor Rosie Young’s immense achievements and inspire talented young academics to follow her esteemed legacy for years to come. Established in 2020 to commemorate her 90th birthday, the award pay tribute to her remarkable career and contributions.
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HKU Ranks First in QS Asia University Rankings 2026
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HKU has secured the top spot in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 released recently by the global higher education analytics organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), reaffirming its sustained leadership across Asia’s academic landscape.
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HKU Alumni Gather in Boston with University Leaders
Alumni from across the region gathered for a memorable evening with President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Xiang Zhang and Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Institutional Advancement) Professor Yang Wang, enjoying an energizing reunion filled with new connections and inspiring updates.
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HKU Alumni Association of Southern California
The Alumni Dinner was held in June 2025 and was enthusiastically supported by alumni.
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Alumni Happy Hour in the Greater Boston
The Happy Hour meet-up brought together alumni and members of the HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core and Super Angel Network. Participants exchanged insights on HKU’s Innotech and startup ecosystem and had the opportunity to connect with one another.
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Reception Dinner in San Francisco
HKU alumni, Northern California Association members, exchange students, and mentees gathered in San Francisco on May 5, 2025, for a reception featuring Professor Ian Holliday, Registrar of HKU, who shared insights on HKU’s internationalization and latest developments.
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Support HKU by donating to Friends of HKU
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Friends of HKU Office
President: Dr Lawrence Ng
Directors: Professor Siu Yum-Tong
Mr Peter Tong
Ms Lilian Lian
Ms Andrea Saturno-Sanjana
Treasurer: Mr Henry Yim
Secretary: Ms Shirley Lo
Executive Director: Mrs Monica Yeung
Address: 1321 Sydney Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Tel.: (408) 823 9838 Fax: (408) 716 3200
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