4 HKU & COMMUNITY 5 A Special Evening for HKU Foundation A Heritage of Devotion he Fung family has a long legacy and association with the Members On behalf of the TUniversity of Hong Kong dating back to the early 1920s. Foundation’s Board, Mr Fung Ping-shan was a renowned first-generation Mr Samuel Yung Chinese entrepreneur in Hong Kong and a noted philanthropist gave an overview of the and benefactor of the University. His third son Mr Fung Ping-Wah activities organised by received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1933 from HKU the Foundation and its and his twin brother, Sir Kenneth Fung Ping-fan , was made supported initiatives. an honorary graduate of the University in 1969. Mr Fung Ping-wah received his high school education in Hong Kong and was admitted to the University in 1927 to read for Chinese Studies. Mr Fung was keen on both his studies and extra-curricular activities, and was the Honorary Children of Fung Ping-wah: (from left) Mr Christopher Fung, Treasurer and member of the first executive committee Vice-Chancellor explained Ms Pauline Fung Wang, Mr Frederick Fung. how the grand plan (1930-31) of the Chinese Society of the University. In 1928 of the Campus Western Mr Fung Ping-shan donated $10,000 to the University to Expansion will allow the establish the School of Chinese Studies and, in the following University to fulfil its year, another $100,000 was offered as seed money to build growth commitments. a Chinese library. The library was subsequently named the The parcel of land, to the “Fung Ping Shan Library” in 1932. The AGM was chaired by west of the Main Campus, will prove a pleasant green The sincerity of the Fung family towards HKU was not only Dr Philip Wong (middle). campus environment for new academic buildings, recreational evident in the early days. Mrs Doris Fung , wife of facilities and other modern amenities. To improve public Mr Fung Ping-wah, donated part of her estate to the University in access to the University, a new MTR station will be located the form of a bequest, in memory of her late husband, that set up near to the expansion. the Memorial Fund. The “Fung Ping-wah and Fung Li Wai-yin Annual Report 2004/05 Memorial Fund” is thus established to support the University Museum and Art Gallery, to promote arts and cultural projects Family members and friends specially flew in from overseas to attend and to encourage the learning and appreciation of Chinese the ceremony. ore than 80 benefactors, friends and colleagues scholarships, academic fellowships, inter-disciplinary arts in society. The establishment ceremony felt more like a Mgathered at the recent AGM of HKU Foundation which research and collaborations in the medical, scientific, legal family reunion when it was held at HKU recently to pay tribute plays a vital role in rallying support to enhance the growth of and humanity frontiers. to the Fung family’s devotion towards education. the University. Over $200 million restricted donations and With internationalisation and the campus expansion as its Seed Grants has been allocated to support a wide range of top priorities, the University depends on partnerships with the University initiatives last year. These initiatives include student community to meet with its new challenges. Wealth and Life… mmediately after the AGM, Mr Lam Sum-chee (BA 1967) was invited to share his insights and philosophy of financial management and the art of giving I Mr Fung Ping-wah (3rd row, 8th right, BA 1933), back to society. Sir Kenneth Fung Ping-fan (3rd row, 9th right, HonDSocSc 1969) Those who attended and their classmates (taken in 1929) found Mr Lam’s talk most “rewarding” and inspiring. A video of the talk can be viewed at http://www. hku.hk/hkuf/agm2005 Mr Lam’s talk was moderated by Mr Wong Kai-man (BSc(Gen) 1972; BSc (Sp) 1973) (right). Mr Fung Ping-shan (front) and his twin sons, Sir Kenneth Fung Ping-fan (left) and Mr Fung Ping-wah (right), with his certificate. 4 HKU & COMMUNITY 5 A Special Evening for HKU Foundation A Heritage of Devotion he Fung family has a long legacy and association with the Members On behalf of the TUniversity of Hong Kong dating back to the early 1920s. Foundation’s Board, Mr Fung Ping-shan was a renowned first-generation Mr Samuel Yung Chinese entrepreneur in Hong Kong and a noted philanthropist gave an overview of the and benefactor of the University. His third son Mr Fung Ping-Wah activities organised by received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1933 from HKU the Foundation and its and his twin brother, Sir Kenneth Fung Ping-fan , was made supported initiatives. an honorary graduate of the University in 1969. Mr Fung Ping-wah received his high school education in Hong Kong and was admitted to the University in 1927 to read for Chinese Studies. Mr Fung was keen on both his studies and extra-curricular activities, and was the Honorary Children of Fung Ping-wah: (from left) Mr Christopher Fung, Treasurer and member of the first executive committee Vice-Chancellor explained Ms Pauline Fung Wang, Mr Frederick Fung. how the grand plan (1930-31) of the Chinese Society of the University. In 1928 of the Campus Western Mr Fung Ping-shan donated $10,000 to the University to Expansion will allow the establish the School of Chinese Studies and, in the following University to fulfil its year, another $100,000 was offered as seed money to build growth commitments. a Chinese library. The library was subsequently named the The parcel of land, to the “Fung Ping Shan Library” in 1932. The AGM was chaired by west of the Main Campus, will prove a pleasant green The sincerity of the Fung family towards HKU was not only Dr Philip Wong (middle). campus environment for new academic buildings, recreational evident in the early days. Mrs Doris Fung , wife of facilities and other modern amenities. To improve public Mr Fung Ping-wah, donated part of her estate to the University in access to the University, a new MTR station will be located the form of a bequest, in memory of her late husband, that set up near to the expansion. the Memorial Fund. The “Fung Ping-wah and Fung Li Wai-yin Annual Report 2004/05 Memorial Fund” is thus established to support the University Museum and Art Gallery, to promote arts and cultural projects Family members and friends specially flew in from overseas to attend and to encourage the learning and appreciation of Chinese the ceremony. ore than 80 benefactors, friends and colleagues scholarships, academic fellowships, inter-disciplinary arts in society. The establishment ceremony felt more like a Mgathered at the recent AGM of HKU Foundation which research and collaborations in the medical, scientific, legal family reunion when it was held at HKU recently to pay tribute plays a vital role in rallying support to enhance the growth of and humanity frontiers. to the Fung family’s devotion towards education. the University. Over $200 million restricted donations and With internationalisation and the campus expansion as its Seed Grants has been allocated to support a wide range of top priorities, the University depends on partnerships with the University initiatives last year. These initiatives include student community to meet with its new challenges. Wealth and Life… mmediately after the AGM, Mr Lam Sum-chee (BA 1967) was invited to share his insights and philosophy of financial management and the art of giving I Mr Fung Ping-wah (3rd row, 8th right, BA 1933), back to society. Sir Kenneth Fung Ping-fan (3rd row, 9th right, HonDSocSc 1969) Those who attended and their classmates (taken in 1929) found Mr Lam’s talk most “rewarding” and inspiring. A video of the talk can be viewed at http://www. hku.hk/hkuf/agm2005 Mr Lam’s talk was moderated by Mr Wong Kai-man (BSc(Gen) 1972; BSc (Sp) 1973) (right). Mr Fung Ping-shan (front) and his twin sons, Sir Kenneth Fung Ping-fan (left) and Mr Fung Ping-wah (right), with his certificate. 6 HKU & COMMUNITY 7 When Young Industrialists Meet Future Against the Odds: Business Models Young Leaders for Hong Kong our recipients of the 2004 Young r Lawrence Wong , Chief Executive of the Hong FIndustrialist Awards including DKong Jockey Club, gave the first talk of the HKU Luncheon Ms Chiang Lai-yuen , Chief Talk Series in February. Co-organised by the HKU Foundation Executive Officer of Chen Hsong and Faculty of Business and Economics, the Series aims to bring Holdings Ltd; Mr Kevin Lau Kin-wah to the floor a dynamic interchange of ideas , Chairman and Managing and insights of influential Hong Kong figures Director of Hanville Group; from a variety of industries and disciplines. Mr Andrew Yao Cho-fai , Dr Wong shared how the Jockey Club faced Chairman & CEO of Van Shung challenges in the global marketplace Chong Holdings Ltd; and and the impact of tax welfare in Hong Kong. Mr Sunny Chai , Managing This event attracted over 100 business Director of Fook Tin Technologies Ltd, professionals in the community. gave insightful luncheon talks about their business practices or personal journeys at the University Lodge. Over 100 students from different faculties Future SkyLeaders from HKU joined the programme and benefited from having a close encounter with o inspire and nurture future leaders for the aviation industry, “You’ve got to have passion and the courage to change”, said Ms Chiang Lai-yuen. these successful young industrialists. T The Wang Gungwu Lecture the Airport Authority Hong Kong Hall was packed with over launched the “SkyLeaders “It’s innovation…”, said 300 students.