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UON Hong Kong Alumni Chapter celebrate 50 years
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The year 2015 is a milestone for the University of Newcastle, celebrating its 50 years of achievement. As the President of the 2015 Council of the Hong Kong Alumni Chapter, I am very delighted to be part of this celebration and to have produced, along with other Council Members, this very special publication. It focuses mainly on the events held in 2015 in commemoration of the golden jubilee anniversary of UON.
A newsletter, entitled the Seahorse, was published in 2003 by the then Council of the Hong Kong Alumni Chapter. It was meant, I believe, to have had more volumes to follow however that never happened. This yearbook is therefore the second official publication of the UON Hong Kong Alumni Chapter and it is hoped that it is not the last one.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the Publication Committee comprising Dr Ben Fung, Dr Andy Mak and Mr Stephen Lam, which has been specially formed to produce this commemorative yearbook to celebrate of the 50 years of remarkable achievements of UON.
Dr Aaron Chiang UON Hong Kong Alumni President
Fifty years is a milestone birthday and a time for celebration and reflection. It is an opportunity for old friends to catch up and reminisce, and a chance to gather through events both in Newcastle and abroad.
The University of Newcastle has seen a number of highlight events in 2015, including our inaugural Alumni Homecoming where we warmly welcomed graduates from near and far back to campus to reconnect.
The Homecoming along with many more events, both hosted by UON and the Hong Kong Alumni Chapter, are featured in this commemorative yearbook. The following pages tell a story
of a university that has grown to a network of 135,000 alumni in 120 countries.
It has been my pleasure to be involved in the great work the Hong Kong Alumni Chapter has done across our 50th anniversary year and I look forward to seeing what the future has in store for the chapter.
Rebecca HazellDirector of Advancement
A message from the UON Hong Kong Alumni President
A message from the Director of Advancement
To read more on Dr Aaron Chiang and a message from the Chapter’s founding President please click here
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Dr Aaron ChiangPresident
Dr Benjamin Fung
Dr Ivan NgHonorary Treasurer
Dr Joseph LeungHonorary Secretary
Dr Andy MakVice-President
Dr Walder Ip
Mr Sherman Chan
Mr Francis WongImmediate
Past President
Mr Alan LauPast President
Ms Francessa Ye
Mr Stephen Lam
Council 2015
Members
Co-opted Members
The University of Newcastle Hong Kong Alumni Chapter
An established Alumni Chapter in Hong KongHong Kong has an established Alumni Chapter led by the President, Dr Aaron Chiang (1). To celebrate UON’s 50th anniversary in 2015, the Hong Kong Alumni Chapter hosted a wide range of social and professional events from gala dinners, seminars (2), community service events to the annual bowling (3) and karaoke competitions (4).
To read the profiles and reflections from the Council members, please click here
Please click here to see a calendar of events
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Celebrating UON’s 50 years
A member of the Federation of Australian Alumni Association
‘We look forward to seeing the University of Newcastle continue to grow from strength to strength. I wish for you all to enjoy your night - may it be filled with great memories, full of laughter and fun.’ – Dr Aaron Chiang’s address at UON’s 50th Anniversary celebration dinner.
The UON Hong Kong Alumni Chapter is a member of the Federation of Australian Alumni Association (FAAA), which often host a range of networking opportunities. 2015, saw a visit to the Hong Kong Aero Engine Services (HAESL) (1), the inter university badminton tournament (2), a boat trip to Tung Lung Island (3) and the annual FAAA gala dinner (4), among other activities.
To read the full speech and see other photos of the dinner please click here
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UON graduation parade
50th anniversary activities held at UON
1. UON President and Vice–Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen, opening the launch for UON staff.
1. Graduation parade through Newcastle CBD.
1. Graduation parade through Newcastle CBD. 1. Graduation parade through Newcastle CBD.
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A tour of UONHomecomingThroughout the homecoming visit the UON Hong Kong Alumni Chapter delegates were able to experience the beauty that is unique to UON.
In October UON celebrated 50 years of late night study sessions, forging friendships and flying mortarboards with its Alumni Homecoming – three days of reunions, events and festivities – of which three Hong Kong Alumni Chapter delegates travelled from Hong Kong to attend.
To read Dr Aaron Chiang’s report on Homecoming please click here
1. Auchmuty Library. 2. Callaghan campus.
3. Newcastle town beach. 4. Newcastle CBD.
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2015 Alumni Awards
Our community, your University exhibition
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1 & 2. Alumni exhibition at the Newcastle Museum.
1. 2015 Alumni Award recipients.
2. Alumni Awards gala dinner.
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Celebrating Christmas with the UON alumni family
Community engagement
To wrap up the end of UON’s golden jubilee year, the Hong Kong Alumni Chapter celebrated with a Christmas Extravagala (1), full of fun and Christmas carol karaoke (2).
With inspiration from the Homecoming visit, the chapter forged ahead with more networking opportunities across Hong Kong. Activities included volunteer work at the Jockey Club Hong Chi School (1), a visit to the Hong Kong Wetland Park (2) and hiking at Sai Kung (3).
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A visit from UON Senior Executive2016...In April 2016 the UON Hong Kong Alumni Chapter hosted Rebecca Hazell, UON’s Director of Advancement, and Elizabeth Horbach, UON’s Director of Marketing and Communication. The visit was also a great opportunity to connect with current UON exchange students and alumni.
Many events were held throughout 2016 including the annual FAAA karaoke competition (1), the Chapter’s Annual General Meeting and dinner (2), tree planting (3), charity night for the elderly (4) and a visit to the fire education centre.
To view a calendar and read more on these events please click here
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1. Chapter President, Aaron Chiang, UON Director of Advancement, Rebecca Hazell, Andy Mak and Benjamin Fung.
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A farewell to the Australian Consul GeneralNetworkingThe Chapter, along with the FAAA, farewelled the Australian Consul General, Mr Paul Tighe, with a BBQ dinner at Paul’s home.
The FAAA arranged more social and professional networking opportunities as the UON Hong Kong Alumni Chapter moved closer to the middle of the year. The activities included the annual inter university bowling completion (1), a visit to the Hong Kong Aero Engine Service (HAESL) (2) and the FAAA’s annual general meeting and farewell to the Australian Consul General (3).
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1. Paul Tighe and Aaron Chiang.
To read a message from Mr Paul Tighe please click here
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Dr Aaron Chiang, Dr Roy Chung Chi-Ping and UON exchange student, Samuel McKenzie.
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As President, I would like to close by thanking all the members of UON’s Hong Kong Alumni Chapter Council. Your unfailing support and enthusiasm greatly contributed to the efficiency of Chapter operations. Your involvement in all the UON 50th anniversary events is also appreciated. I look forward to working alongside you all in future as we strive to remain a core alumni network of the University of Newcastle.
I would also like to thank Dr Roy Chung Chi-Ping, co-founder of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd, for his generous donation and support throughout the 50th anniversary year.
To read an interview with Dr Chung please click here
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