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Cheque Presentation Ceremony for the

Donation by Dr. and Mrs. Hari N. Harilela

 26 February 2008

In recognition of their recent donation in the amount of HK$5 million, Dr. Hari N. Harilela, GBS, OBE, JP, Chairman of the Harilela Group; and Mrs. Padma Harilela, a cheque presentation ceremony was held on 26 February 2008 at the Academic Community Hall in honour of their generosity.  Officiating at the ceremony were Mr. Wilfred Y. W. Wong, SBS, JP, Council and Court Chairman; and Professor Ng Ching-Fai, GBS, President and Vice-Chancellor.

The donation of HK$ 5 million is designated for the establishment of the ˇ§Padma & Hari Harilela Scholarship Fund for Outstanding Studentsˇ¨.  It is a great encouragement to our constant efforts to instill the benefits of whole person education in all students.

During the ceremony, Mr. Wilfred Wong and President C F Ng presented a souvenir to Dr. and Mrs. Hari N. Harilela, on behalf of this Institution, to acknowledge their ardent support to the University.

The highlight of the ceremony was the address given by Dr. Hari N. Harilela, who shared his inspiring ideas on leadership.  The ceremony was well-attended by several hundreds guests including friends of the Harilela Group, supporters of HKBU, Council and Court members, as well as staff and students.


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Dr. and Mrs. Hari N. Harilela present a donation cheque of HK$5 million to Mr. Wilfred Y. W. Wong, SBS, JP (1st right), Council and Court Chairman; and Professor Ng Ching-Fai, GBS (2nd left), President and Vice-Chancellor.

  


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Mr. Wilfred Wong (1st right) and Professor Ng Ching-Fai (1st left) present a souvenir to Dr. and Mrs. Harilela to acknowledge their continued support towards the University.

Dr. and Mrs. Harilela

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Dr. Harilela shares his thought-provoking ideas on leadership.

(From left) Dr. Aron Harilela (son of Dr. and Mrs. Harilela); President Ng Ching-Fai; Dr. and Mrs. Harilela; Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Wong; Mr. William Leung, Treasurer of the Court and Council; and Dr. Eddie Ho, Director of Student Affairs.

  

(From left) Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement; Dr. and Mrs. Harilela and their relatives; and Rev Dr. Chu Wood-Ping, Court Member.

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