Our world and society are diverse. Diversity can be a source of strength and friction depending on how we handle the differences. Exposure helps build bridges and nurture inclusion and, in turn, transform diversity into strength. In the belief that, together, we can promote greater inclusion and social harmony, the Class of ’84 graduates would like to take the opportunity of the 25th anniversary of our graduation to make a modest contribution to enhancing the exposure of those still under the wings of our Alma Mater through setting up the Social Inclusion Fund.
The purpose of the Fund is to encourage HKU students to drive and participate in social inclusion services, with a focus on ethnic, racial, gender, cultural and religious inclusion. Specifically, the Fund will support HKU students (1) on exchange programmes in recognition of their achievements in promoting inclusion, and (2) for organising and participating in inclusion projects and programmes. The Fund is managed by the Steering Committee chaired by the Dean of Student Affairs consisting of HKU staff, HKU students and graduates of the Class of 1984.
Fund-raising activities including a walkathon and reunion dinner (click here to view the souvenir book) were held last year. As we hope more students can benefit from the Fund, we seek your continuous support towards the “HKU Class of ’84 Social Inclusion Fund”. Meanwhile, you are welcome to contact us for any enquiries.
Best regards,
Cherry Tse 謝凌潔貞 (Arts)
Chairlady
Class of 84 Silver Jubilee Organising Committee contact us
Message from Class of '84 Silver Jubilee Organising Committee
26th September 2009
Dear Class of ’84 Classmates,
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of our graduation, we are organising a series of reunion activities. The first event is the Walkathon which was held last Saturday to raise funds for the “HKU Class of ’84 Social Inclusion Fund” to encourage HKU students to drive and participate in social inclusion services. Thank you for the many classmates’ and their families’ support!
If you have missed the Walkathon, just make sure that you won’t miss the coming REUNION DINNER at Loke Yew Hall on Nov 22 which is exactly the date that we had our Congregation 25 years ago! Memorabilia of our years in the University will be displayed for reminiscence at the Dinner. Please enroll now to enjoy the early bird discount. Details and registration: http://www.alumni.hku.hk/class84/dinner
At the Dinner, you will receive a memorable SOUVENIR BOOK with many good old photos and articles. We seek your support in contributing your precious photos and / or article (for English: 500–600 words; Chinese: 600–900 words) before Oct 1. Please email to class84@hku.hk
HKU Class of 1984 Silver Jubilee Reunion Programme
15th August 2009
Dear Classmates of Class of 1984
Congratulations on your Silver Jubilee. This year marks the 25th anniversary of our graduation from HKU, a milestone certainly worth celebrating.
The Organising Committee (OC) of the Class of 84 Silver Jubilee Reunion, formed a few months ago with graduates from different faculties, has been planning a series of activities to celebrate our shared experiences, renew our friendship, and identify a worthy cause to support our alma mater.
Our reunion celebrations will consist of two events:
(1) Walkathon to the Peak
– 19th September, 2009 (Saturday morning).
Kicking off our reunion celebrations, the one-hour walk to the Peak will start at University Lodge where we shall have a rare opportunity to have a garden breakfast with Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui. Family members and friends of Class of 84 are welcome to join. All participants will be given a very nice free cap with the class 84 logo.
(2) Reunion Dinner at Loke Yew Hall, HKU
– 22nd November, 2009 (Sunday evening)
This will be the highlight of our reunion celebrations, a time to indulge in fond memories and an evening of nostalgia and fun.
Don’t miss out on these chances to catch up with your “old” friends.
To make our celebrations more meaningful, we have also been considering what and how we could do to contribute back to our beloved alma mater. Through working with the HKU Development & Alumni Affairs Office, the OC has decided to set up a Fund named “HKU Class of 84 Social Inclusion Fund” the purpose of which is to encourage students to drive and participate in social inclusion services, with a focus on ethnic, racial, gender, cultural and religious inclusion. Specifically, the Fund will support HKU students (1) on exchange programmes in recognition of their achievements in promoting inclusion and (2) for organising and participating in inclusion projects and programmes. We will be raising funds through the celebration activities above, in addition to seeking donations from the community.
Call for Action:
If you have any memorabilia (such as photos, journals, study-related materials etc) from your university days, please kindly email to the OC at class84@hku.hk. We plan to exhibit these memorabilia at the reunion dinner and in our Silver Jubilee publication.
If you have any thoughts you would like to share with us, you are welcome to contribute an article for publication in the Silver Jubilee publication and on our website.
As 19th September is drawing near, please check out the enrolment form for the walkathon and register to join.
Lastly, please help spread this message to your Class of 84 graduate friends and encourage their participation. We will be updating you regularly on the progress and other details of our activities. In the meantime, you are welcome to contact me or any member of the OC whose names and contact details are listed here for any enquiries.
We look forward to seeing you in our reunion activities and to renewing our friendship.
Sincerely,
Cherry Tse 謝凌潔貞 (Arts)
Chairlady
Class of 84 Silver Jubilee Organising Committee contact us
What a success! The reunion dinner was held in the evening of 22nd November 2009, exactly 25 years after our congregation. The organizing committee would like to thank our Alma Mater, the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the DAAO staff, the student helpers, everyone who has assisted the stage performance and in particular all donors, graduates and their family members and friends who joined the dinner or were unavailable but their hearts stayed with us.
