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To commemorate the entry of the new cohort of CUHK Business School undergraduate students, the Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2023 was successfully held in Cheng Yu Tung Building, CUHK on 4th September 2023. With the presence of Ms. Cindy Chow, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School, Dr. Fred Ku, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies), and other faculty members of CUHK Business School, around 800 newly admitted undergraduates officially embarked on their university journey.
The ceremony commenced with an inspiring speech by Dean Zhou, who warmly welcomed the CUHK Business School Undergraduates class of 2023 and encouraged them to embrace the world-class education offered by CUHK Business School. He also advised them to establish significant and enduring connections with their fellow students, faculty members, and mentors. As he concluded his speech, he expressed his heartfelt wishes for the students’ university life to be transformative, inspiring, and filled with cherished memories that would endure throughout their lifetime.
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Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School, delivered a powerful opening speech to inspire the freshmen of CUHK Business School.
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Ms. Cindy Chow, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund (right)received the Beta Gamma Sigma CUHK Chapter Honoree Award from Prof. Zhou (left).
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Ms. Cindy Chow, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, shared insights to inspire and motivate our students.
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Student representatives from various programmes were awarded badges on stage by their respective programme directors or faculty members.
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Dr. Fred Ku, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) of CUHK Business School, delivered a closing address to conclude the ceremony.
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CUHK Business School students gathered for group photos during the Faculty Tea Reception.