HKUST Alumni HAPPENINGS 21 Events, activations, and much more, have made for amazing times in 2024. Let’s keep the action rolling. The action continues IEDA Turns 30 The Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics (IEDA) held a 30th anniversary celebration in May. The event enabled alumni to share special memories of precious times at HKUST with professors and fellow alumni. Aside from cocktails, there were DIY perfume and dessert workshops; calligraphy workshop; photobooth; lucky draw and performance by local award-winning stand-up comedian Vivek Mahbubani. In Love with LIFS Alumni from the Division of Life Science (LIFS) returned to the campus on March 16 to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, reconnect with professors, and learn about the latest developments at the Division. The Alumni Homecoming saw a cocktail reception and buffet lunch. It was wonderful to see our alumni again since the last reunion in 2019 and that they feel a strong connection to the Division. Daring Dragons With Dragon Boat season well underway, the Alumni Dragon Boat Club has been training twice a week for all important races including the Hong Kong Championship; Indoor Dragon Boat Race; Hong Kong Middle Island Cup; Deep Water Bay Race; Shatin Dragon Boat Festival Race and HK International Dragon Boat Invitational. Their efforts were paid off with many awards. All We Need is Wine… to Have a Good Time The Alumni Wine Association hosted the Annual Spring Dinner and Annual General Meeting in February to kickstart the Year of the Dragon. Participants brought their favorite wines to this event and exchanged thoughts about the selections. Let’s Toast to That! The MBA Alumni Toastmasters Club moved to a new venue in 2024! The first meeting was a blast with a full house of members. Its venue is only a 2-minute walk from Sheung Wan MTR. Join the gang to practice public speaking and improve your confidence on the stage! Throughout the first half of 2024, the Club held a series of regular meetings, a Business Presentation Series and a joint meeting, providing an opportunity for members to congregate and collaborate. Too Hot to Handle The Graduate Students and Alumni Association has so many events, the excitement simply keeps growing and growing. Recent gatherings included TechFrontiers: Technology and Innovation Carnival of HKUST; a lecture on the Achievements and Prospects of China's Moon Exploration Project; a dating party for 100 people; a Chasing the Light of HKUST - Campus Orienteering; and Face-toFace Conversations with Outstanding Alumni. Engineering an Excellent Evening The Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Association held the 25th Anniversary Dinner on January 19. It was an incredible time filled with wonderful friends, memories, and more. Spring to Life The Electronic and Computer Engineering Alumni Association held its annual spring dinner on February 20. With a range of Chinese cuisine, there was great food and wonderful time reconnecting with professors and fellow alumni. Destressing During Exams The Development and Alumni Office prepared surprises for all graduatesto-be at the “Cheering Station” before the exam period in early May. Other than trying their luck at the prize wheel, participants joined a DIY phone charm workshop for free, and enjoyed a special discount offer for a gold-plated Redbird pin and “Class of 2024” certification folder! Convocation Conversations The Convocation Meet-up Series has been an opportunity to engage and inspire more alumni to support HKUST. Participants of the Series are encouraged to donate to the HKUST Alumni Endowment Fund. Additionally, the 13th Convocation AGM was held on March 30 to conclude the rewarding year. Marathon Mission Over 800 HKUST alumni, staff and students registered for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in January 2024 as Team HKUST. The runners all wore the same HKUST running shirts sponsored by Li-Ning Company Limited, creating a sense of unity. After crossing the finish line, runners visited the HKUST booth, mingling, taking photos, and receiving an exclusive souvenir. Well done all! Friends, Fun and the Final Furlong The HKUST Alumni Association (A1) hosted a successful Happy Hour at Happy Valley event on June 12. Attended by over 130 alumni, the evening at the Happy Valley Racecourse was a chance for alumni to reconnect and network while enjoying the races. Savvy Swingers The EMBA Golf Club hosted a tournament in Nanjing in April with 30 players from the HKUST community. Swing away! Karatedo Kicks into Action The Alumni Karatedo Club hosted a hike in February, followed by amazing success at the first “Shiu-kwong Cup” Karatedo Competition. The Club sent out representatives to participate in the Adult Category and the Expert Category on March 24. The team won more than 10 awards in the Adult category and the first runner-up title in the Expert Category. Golf is Gold The Alumni Golf Association has kept up its reputation for teeing off at any opportunity. In March, a golf gathering with alumni delivered fun, followed by an Inter-university Alumni Golf Competition held at Phoenix Hill Golf Club. Everyone had a wonderful day and what’s more — HKUST was the NNP Champion! Congratulations! 20
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