{"id":32193,"date":"2020-01-15T18:00:26","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T10:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hsu.edu.hk\/?p=32193"},"modified":"2020-02-17T16:17:24","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T08:17:24","slug":"hsuhk-holds-naming-ceremony-of-patrick-s-c-poon-amity-college-hsuhk-jockey-club-residential-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hsu.edu.hk\/en\/hsuhk-holds-naming-ceremony-of-patrick-s-c-poon-amity-college-hsuhk-jockey-club-residential-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"HSUHK holds Naming Ceremony of Patrick S C Poon Amity College, HSUHK Jockey Club Residential Colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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15<\/strong> January 2020<\/strong><\/p>

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) has gratifyingly received a generous donation from Dr Patrick Poon Sun Cheong, SBS, in support of the University\u2019s strategic development. As a tribute to Dr Poon\u2019s generosity, the Naming Ceremony of \u201cPatrick S C Poon Amity College, HSUHK Jockey Club Residential Colleges\u201d was held on 15 Jan 2020. Witnessed by around 200 guests, the Ceremony was officiated by Dr Patrick Poon, Chairman of Shing Cheong Charitable Foundation Limited, and Mrs Wendy Poon; together with Dr Moses Cheng, HSUHK Council Chairman, and President Simon Ho.<\/p>

Dr Poon has been offering invaluable advice and service to the University as a Member of its Board of Governors as well as Chairman of its Foundation Management Committee. Also, in his capacity as Chairman of the Fundraising and Donation Committee, he has been playing a pivotal role in funding solicitation for the University over the years.<\/p>

In his welcome address, Dr Moses Cheng expressed his sincere appreciation to Dr Poon for his tremendous contributions as an actuarial and insurance veteran, helming multinational enterprises and deservedly earning the accolade as \u201cThe Father of Insurance\u201d. Through working closely with Dr Poon at HSUHK, Dr Cheng has been deeply impressed by Dr Poon\u2019s fascinating insights and dedication to higher-education institutions. He said, \u201cPatrick S C Poon Amity College is named as a token of thanks to Dr and Mrs Poon\u2019s unfailing endorsement, which has motivated teachers and students to work even harder in an attempt to repay the Poon family\u2019s fine deeds.\u201d<\/p>

Dr Poon in his speech pointed out, \u201cUniversity are hubs where talented young people from around the world congregate and new generations of leaders are nurtured for the betterment of our society. I share the vision of HSUHK\u2019s education model of \u201cLiberal + Professional\u201d. At Amity College, particular stress is placed on community services and active cooperation with non-governmental organisations in order to develop students\u2019 leadership skills, and encourage them to serve our community with kindness. I find it such a meaningful initiative that I decided to support the University by making another pledge.\u201d<\/p>

In his vote of thanks, President Simon Ho conveyed his gratitude towards Dr Poon\u2019s commitment to advancing the University\u2019s development. In response to the HKSAR Government\u2019s \u201cSeventh Matching Grant Scheme\u201d in 2017, Dr Poon promptly donated HK$10 million with the aim of rolling out \u201cDr Patrick Poon Matching Challenge\u201d donation campaign to encourage more gifts from friends of HSUHK, the first self-funded higher-education institution to have a residential college system as a distinctive feature. He believed Dr Poon\u2019s unswerving support was contagious, sure to inspire the others to help to secure a brighter future for HSUHK Jockey Club Residential Colleges.<\/p>

Click here<\/span><\/a> for more photos capturing the joyous moments at the event. <\/p>

About Patrick S C Poon Amity College<\/span>
Focusing on community services, Amity College fosters students’ civic engagement through a series of community service opportunities, e.g. visits to elderly homes, free tutorial services, and volunteer leader training, aiming to groom young leaders to meet local and global needs.<\/p>

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(From left) Dr and Mrs Patrick Poon, Council Chairman Dr Moses Cheng, and President Simon Ho officiating at the Naming Ceremony of \u201cPatrick S C Poon Amity College, HSUHK Jockey Club Residential Colleges\u201d<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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