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HKU to confer honorary degrees upon three outstanding individuals at the 197th Congregation

09 Mar 2017

The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Dr the Honourable Sir David LI Kwok Po will confer honorary degrees upon three outstanding individuals at the 197th Congregation to be held on March 14, 2017 (Tuesday) in Loke Yew Hall.

The honorary degree recipients are:

Doctor of Science honoris causa
Anna LOK Suk Fong

Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa
BOW Sui May
LI Dak Sum

Honorary Degrees are awarded to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service and commitment to the University, the community, and to academia. They are also conferred to those who have made valuable intellectual, social and cultural contributions to society and the world.

The 197th Congregation:
Date: March 14, 2017 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, HKU

Note: Photographers are reminded to bring long lenses and not to use flashlight for photo taking in Loke Yew Hall

For more details about the congregation, please visit: http://www4.hku.hk/hongrads/

For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Trinni Choy (Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk or Ms Melanie Wan (Senior Manager (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2600 email: melwkwan@hku.hk.