Guests pose for a group photo with HKBU management and staff

The Chaplain’s Office of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) held the 70th Anniversary Founders’ Day Thanksgiving Service on 17 March 2026 at the University Chapel. The event brought together faculty, students and supporters to honour the dedication of the University’s founders and to give thanks for seven decades of educational excellence. 

The Service commenced with Dr. Kennedy Wong, BBS, JP, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation, solemnly reading the University Mission Statement. Ms. Sandy Wong, JP, Honorary Member of the Court, read the holy scripture. Mr. Raymond Kwok, representative of the Kwok Chung Bo Fun Charitable Fund, then delivered the keynote thanksgiving message as the guest speaker. Drawing on his personal experiences in marriage and family life, Mr. Kwok emphasised the importance of “speaking the truth in love” and embracing perspectives different from one’s own. In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), he encouraged young people to think critically, avoid blindly following standard answers, and pursue their passions to lead fulfilling lives. He concluded by reflecting on his own faith journey, urging the congregation to cultivate gratitude and trust in life’s greater purpose. 

In his address, Professor Alex Wai, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Kwok Chung Bo Fun Charitable Fund and the Hung Hin Shiu Charitable Foundation for their steadfast support towards the University over the years. He remarked that amid the rapid advancement of AI and global uncertainties, HKBU remains committed to its mission of whole-person education. The University will continue to nurture future leaders equipped with wisdom, compassion and resilience by actively promoting transdisciplinary programmes and AI literacy education. 

The Service concluded with a pipe organ recital of “Variations de Concert, Op. 1” performed by Mrs. Elizabeth Hung Wong, Dean of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and representative of the Hung Hin Shiu Charitable Foundation. The majestic melodies filled the chapel, providing an uplifting finale to this significant occasion. 

The event was well attended by guests, staff and students. HKBU representatives in attendance included Mr. Kevin Liem, Treasurer of the Council and Court and the HKBU Foundation; Court members Mr. Ronald Lee and Dr. the Hon. Simon Lee, MH, JP; Vice-Presidents Professor Lyu Aiping, Dr. Albert Chau and Ms. Christine Chow; Professor Andrew Kwok, Associate Vice-President (Curriculum and Pedagogies); Dr. Jack Yu, Chaplain; Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; along with other heads of departments. A number of HKBU Foundation members and friends also graced the occasion. Among them were Mr. K.C. Cheng and Mrs. Cheng; Ms. Rosanna Choi, MH; Mr. Billy Hung; Dr. Ronald Lu and Mrs. Stella Lu; Ir Professor Paul Poon, MH; Mr. So Wing Kin and Mrs. Nora So; and Mr. James Wong.