Convocation Newsletter, Spring 2019

Colleagues and alumni who remembered HKU in its struggling post-war days revered the late Professor S Y King 金新宇 , former Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Engineering, as the “King” who revived and developed the Engineering Faculty. Dean of Engineering Professor Christopher Chao 趙汝恒 (BSc(Eng)-Mech 1988) lauded Professor King’s “confidence in the power of engineering. Nothing is impossible in engineering.” The family of the late Ir Dr Joseph Chow 周明權 (BSc(Eng)-Civ 1964) has supported the Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme (URFP) with the Joseph Chow Education Fund . It is designated for engineering and Hornell Hall students, to honour Dr Chow’s affiliations with the faculty and the hall. Dr Chow was the Founding President of the HKU Engineering Alumni Association and the Hornell Hall Alumni Association. He also served as the University’s Court Member and was an Honorary University Fellow. Professor King’s legacy lives on in the S Y King Memorial Scholarship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering . Funds have been raised by more than 100 alumni, ranging from the Class of 1968 to the Class of 1983. Lionel Lau 劉善燊 (BSc(Eng)-Elec 1971) spoke about the importance of financial aid. “I was the recipient of a government bursary which helped me change my life. So I know how important financial help is for students from poor families. One purpose for the funds will be for exchange programmes.” “King” of Engineering Legacy of Learning www.giving.hku.hk Former students: (From left) Watt Chi-ngong 屈志昂 (BSc(Eng)-Elec 1964), Wong Che- kee 黃志基 (BSc(Eng)-Elec 1970) and Lau Man-chung 劉文忠 (BSc(Eng)-Elec 1964). “ To say that Joe was instrumental in reviving Hornell Hall does not begin to give him the credit he deserves. Joe showed us what it takes to be a leader and a team player. ” Hornell Hall “ The fire he ignited will continue to inspire future generations. ” Christopher Chao Dean of Engineering CONVOCATION NEWSLETTER 25