Dear HKUAA BC Members,

I hope this message finds you in good spirits. I am Sunny Yu, and I am honored to address you as the newly elected President of the Hong Kong University Alumni Association of British Columbia (HKUAA BC) following our Annual General Meeting on October 5th, 2024. A warm welcome to each of you!

As we look ahead, I am thrilled to share that we will be celebrating the 55th Anniversary of HKUAA BC in 2025. This milestone offers us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our journey, celebrate our accomplishments, and strengthen the bonds within our community. We envision a series of engaging events and activities that honor our past while building an even brighter future together.

In recent years, our association has experienced amazing growth, with many new members enriching our community here in Vancouver. Our paramount goal is to cultivate connections among all members, bridging gaps of age and background. We aspire to create a “home” for all, where each gathering resonates with the warmth and familiarity of a family reunion.

We are grateful for the ongoing contributions of our previous directors and are thrilled to welcome six new directors: Alice Wong, Dexter Ho, KK Chu, Lok Chau, Viame Yau, and Winnie Lai. Their dedication enriches our board, ensuring continuity and fresh perspectives.

As we embark on this new chapter, I invite each of you to share your thoughts, ideas, or concerns with us. Your feedback is invaluable as we work to strengthen our community and support one another. Together, we can forge pathways for engagement, networking, and collaboration.

If you know fellow alumni who would benefit from joining our community, please encourage them to connect with us. We eagerly anticipate hearing from you and stand ready to assist in any way we can.

In the spirit of HKU’s motto, “Sapientia et Virtus,” wisdom and virtue, let us embrace newcomers and longtime members alike, drawing on the collective wisdom of experience and the fresh perspectives of new beginnings. Together, we can uphold the values of our alma mater and build a vibrant and inclusive alumni network.

Thank you for your steadfast support, and I look forward to deepening our connections as we move forward together.

Warm regards,

Dr. King-lun Sunny Yu
President, HKUAA BC
DPA, 2022; LLM, 2017; MA, 2004; MSoSc, 2000; BSc, 1995