Naming of Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building
Naming of Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) has renamed its Administration Building after the Cho Kwai Chee Foundation in appreciation of a generous donation from the Foundation.
A naming ceremony was held today (10 August) with nearly 600 guests, donors, alumni, friends and partners of the University in attendance.
Officiating at the ceremony were Dr Pang Yiu-kai, Chairman of the EdUHK Council and Foundation; Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung, President of EdUHK; and Dr Cho Kwai-chee, Founder and Chairman of the Cho Kwai Chee Foundation. Dr Ko Wing-man, Secretary for Food and Health of the HKSAR government, and Mr Antony Leung Kam-chung, Chairman and CEO of the Nan Fung Group, also addressed the ceremony.
Dr Pang thanked Dr Cho for his immense support for and strong commitment to EdUHK. “This generous donation represents the Foundation’s recognition of the unique role of EdUHK in Hong Kong’s teacher education. This investment allows us to advance our mission of nurturing professional teachers and social leaders for the future,” Dr Pang said.
Professor Cheung said, “We are truly thankful for the donation, which will be used to support the teaching and learning activities of students to broaden their horizons and perspectives, and to support our research initiatives.”
Dr Cho said, “Education is paramount. Our future generations are expected to encounter greater challenges. I hope that this donation will not only facilitate EdUHK to assume its role as the incubator of teachers, but also serve as a platform to support the development of Hong Kong education in a holistic way, with a view to enhancing the quality of teachers and students.”
The Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building stands prominently beside the University’s main entrance, with an area of about 16,000 square metres. It houses major administrative departments, management offices, conference rooms, a venue for student activities, and the Health Centre.
