Convocation Newsletter, Spring 2019

17 Honorary University Fellows 2018 Professor Chow Shew-ping 周肇平 (MBBS 1968; MS 1988) is a world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon who performed the first successful microsurgical replantation of a severed thumb in Hong Kong in 1977. He joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 1973, and also served as Dean of Medicine and Pro-Vice-Chancellor. Ms Maisy Ho 何超蕸 is the Executive Director of Shun Tak Holdings Limited. She continues her family’s philanthropic tradition of supporting HKU endeavours through the Shun Tak Holdings – Dr Stanley Ho Hung Sun Foundation, which sponsored the Hong Kong Summit of Global Health Leaders in 2017. Professor Lee Chack-fan 李焯芬 (BSc(Eng) 1968; MSc (Eng) 1970) is a distinguished professor of geotechnical engineering. He has served as a Chair Professor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Director of HKU SPACE. He is an Emeritus Professor and Deputy Chairman of the HKU Foundation. His passion for Chinese culture and the Buddhist faith led to the creation of two landmarks: the Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole and the Centre of Buddhist Studies. (From left), Professor Chow Shew-ping, President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Xiang Zhang, Pro-Chancellor Dr the Hon Sir David Li (Hon LLD 1996), Council Chairman Professor the Hon Arthur Li, Ms Maisy Ho Chiu-ha and Professor Lee Chack-fan. “ Professor Chow’s tenure spans a remarkable 50 years of noble service to HKU, and he has answered his alma mater’s call to leadership time and again, always bringing his invaluable insights, resourcefulness, and passion for education to the table then, and as emeritus ever since. ” “ We all find meaningfulness in our own way, and for Ms Ho that has meant being truly committed to making a difference in the lives of others, and in her own words: ‘to add a bit more warmth and caring to the community, and to make the world a bit better of a place to live.’ ” “ This standard-bearer. This alchemist. This man of steadfast principles who leads by example, and a tireless friend of those in need. Professor Lee is unassuming and compassionate, and his many achievements remind us of the values and commitment of generations of HKU alumni. ” www4.hku.hk/honfellows/ CONVOCATION NEWSLETTER