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Hong Kong Joint Universities Ontario Sports Day & Annual Dinner
2025-10-18 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Markham, ON
Event Post:
🌟 Celebrate 25 Years of HKJU: Join Us for an Unforgettable Anniversary Dinner!🌟
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Annual Dinner Time: 6:00 PM
Annual Dinner Venue: Casa Victoria, 8601 Warden Ave, Unit 4-6, Unionville, ON
Dinner Ticket: $70 per person
Dinner Registration Deadline: Monday, September 29, 2025 (Limited seat left only!)
This year marks the incredible 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Joint University Alumni (HKJU)! To kick off the celebration, we are hosting our annual Sports Day with basketball and pickleball tournaments. We have been thrilled by the overwhelming response, and participant registration for the sports events is now completely full! We thank everyone for their enthusiastic support and look forward to a day of spirited, friendly competition.
The main celebration continues into the evening, and we cordially invite you to our landmark 25th Anniversary Annual Dinner! As HKUST Alumni Association Ontario (HKUSTAAO) is the rotating chair this year, we sincerely hope you will support us by attending this milestone event. We invite you to an evening of fine dining and excellent company, offering a perfect chance to reconnect with old friends and network with fellow alumni. Your ticket includes a fantastic 10-course dinner, live performances, an exciting lucky draw, and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our shared heritage and enduring friendships.

Don’t Miss the Celebration of the Year!

Seats are limited for this special anniversary gala. This is more than just a dinner; it’s a celebration of a quarter-century of community, friendship, and achievement. Secure your ticket today and be a part of HKJU history!

Register for the Annual Dinner
Please click the link below to reserve your spot for the dinner by September 29th, 2025.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxEzaMXRVn8O6tse2hJlMLcxgAzdX5Ilm1husb4Aif5f18kA/viewform

Meet Your 2025–2027 HKUSTAAO Executive Committee:

President: Brian Tsui
VP External: Alan Yip
VP Internal: Hermes Sun
VP Internal: Winnie Wong
VP Member Services: Kristy Suen
Secretary: Rebecca Wong
Treasurer: Christina Ng
General Executive Member: Janette Chan
General Executive Member: David Cheung
General Executive Member: Albert Wan

Support Your UST Alumni Team at the Sports Day!
Before the evening gala, the celebration kicks off with our annual Sports Day! We warmly invite all alumni, family, and friends to come and be a part of the action. Your cheers and support will make all the difference!

Venue: King Square Sports Centre, 9390 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON

Come watch the exciting basketball and pickleball matches, show your university spirit—HKUST is in Team Red! 🔴—and enjoy the energetic atmosphere before we gather for the anniversary dinner.

Stay Connected!
📲 Contact Us on WhatsApp
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re new to the community or a longtime member, feel free to reach out to us on WhatsApp for questions, event info, or to get involved. Let’s keep building our HKUST alumni network together!
Warm regards,
HKUST Alumni Association Ontario 🎓🍁

Reunion Dinner and Annual General Meeting
2025-07-19 | Yonge and Finch
Event Post:
🌟 A Summer of Connection: HKUSTAAO’s 2025 AGM & Alumni Reunion🌟
Date: Jul 19, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Venue: Party room at 5500 Yonge Street, North York
Thank you for joining us for a meaningful day of fun, food, and forward-thinking!
On July 19, 2025, the HKUST Alumni Association of Ontario (HKUSTAAO) hosted a truly unforgettable summer gathering—our annual reunion and AGM. We’re still smiling thinking about all the warm hugs, inspiring conversations, and vibrant new faces we welcomed into the HKUST family here in Toronto.

Event Highlights:

An Afternoon of Games & Connection: We kicked things off at 3:00 PM in the party room at 5500 Yonge Street, where about 20 alumni, family members, and friends joined us for an afternoon of board games and casual mingling. Laughter echoed through the room as new friendships formed and old ones were rekindled over rounds of Codenames, Sushi Go!, and more. This simple, joy-filled start set the tone for the rest of the day.

Reunion Dinner: Where Stories Were Shared: By dinner, the energy had doubled—literally. Nearly 40 alumni gathered to share a delicious meal and heartfelt stories from their time at HKUST and their journeys in Canada. Whether it was your first event or your fifth, the camaraderie and shared identity made everyone feel right at home.

A Milestone AGM for HKUSTAAO: At 7:45 PM, we officially opened the 2025 Annual General Meeting with 32 voting members present—meeting quorum and marking a major moment for our association.Under the guidance of meeting chair Christina Ng, we adopted both our new Constitution and By-Laws, laying a stronger foundation for future growth. A key amendment included the removal of the “Core Values” section for now, with plans to finalize them with member input in the next two years. This decision reflects our commitment to being a responsive, member-first organization.We also reviewed past events—like Mid-Autumn, Halloween, Christmas, New Year, and Sports Day—and confirmed our new Executive Committee for 2025–2027, led by incoming President Brian Tsui. Special thanks go to outgoing President Patrick Hung, who has served with passion and vision. Important discussions took place around membership structure. While a $5 CAD annual fee was proposed, members voted to move forward with membership registration at no cost for now, with fee discussion postponed for another year. This allows everyone to participate while giving the new executive team time to explore fair and sustainable funding options.We also passed a motion to begin accepting “Gifts and Contributions”—a new direction for operational funding, now that we are not registered as a nonprofit. Every bit of support helps as we organize events and expand our reach.

Celebrating Volunteers: As a touching conclusion to the evening, our outgoing president Patrick Hung presented appreciation gifts to volunteers who have helped us flourish over the past year. These tokens of gratitude are just a small reflection of the big impact our volunteers make.

A Note from Our New President: Newly elected HKUSTAAO President Brian Tsui welcomed members and acknowledged the dedicated volunteer team supporting the chapter. Although currently abroad and unable to attend the AGM, he confirmed that the executive committee is actively enhancing member services and planning future events. The next major gathering, a joint Sports Day and Annual Dinner with HKJU, is scheduled for October 18. Brian also expressed gratitude to former president Patrick Hung for his leadership, and to Christina Ng for her continued contributions, particularly in organizing the AGM. The executive team will focus on improving operations and expanding community engagement in the coming months.

Meet Your 2025–2027 Executive Committee:

President: Brian Tsui
VP External: Alan Yip
VP Internal: Hermes Sun
VP Internal: Winnie Wong
VP Member Services: Kristy Suen
Secretary: Rebecca Wong
Treasurer: Christina Ng
General Executive Member: Janette Chan
General Executive Member: David Cheung
General Executive Member: Albert Wan

Whether you’re a longtime member or just discovering us, thank you for being part of this growing network of HKUST alumni in Toronto. We can’t wait to connect again at our next event!

Stay Connected!
📲 Contact Us on WhatsApp
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re new to the community or a longtime member, feel free to reach out to us on WhatsApp for questions, event info, or to get involved. Let’s keep building our HKUST alumni network together!
Warm regards,
HKUST Alumni Association Ontario 🎓🍁

Professor Hung Ontario Tech University Visiting
2023-11-20 15:15 - 21:00 | Oshawa, ON, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada
Event Post:
🌟 Upcoming HKUST Alumni Association Ontario Event: An Afternoon with Prof. Hung and BUHK Professor 🌟
Date: November 20, 2023
Time: 3:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Carpool Meetup: 2:30 PM in Markham
Alternative Travel: No. 56 Oshawa GO Bus from Markham
Venue: Ontario Tech University
Dear HKUST Alumni and Friends,
We are thrilled to announce our next event, scheduled for November 20th, from 3 PM to 8 PM. This is a unique opportunity to meet and interact with Prof. Hung, a distinguished Computer Science professor (Faculty of Business and Information Technology) at Ontario Tech University and our esteemed President of the HKUST Alumni Association in Ontario. Joining him will be a special guest, a professor from the Hong Kong Baptist University (BUHK).
Polonsky Commons at Ontario Tech University. Credit Ontechu

Event Highlights:

Exclusive Lab Tour: Prof. Hung and his postgraduate students will guide us through his cutting-edge lab and showcase their latest projects. This is a fantastic chance for those interested in technology and research.
Happy Hour Networking: After the lab visit, we’ll have a relaxed happy hour session on campus. It’s a perfect setting to meet new friends, seek study and academic support, and exchange ideas.
Special Interaction: Prof. Hung, known for his friendly and resourceful nature, will share insights on academics and Canadian work culture. As he frequently travels for work, this event is a rare opportunity to catch him in person.

Remember our last visit to Ontario Tech University during Christmas 2021? We had a great time sharing HKUST culture with the students and enjoying a pre-Christmas dinner. This event promises to be just as fun and engaging!
20211217 Pre Christmas Visit
Please Note: Seats are limited (10-12 spots only) and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss out on this exclusive event!
For inquiries and to secure your spot, please click the WhatsApp button below. We can’t wait to see you there!
📲 Contact Us on WhatsApp
Let’s make this winter meeting a memorable one!
Warm regards,
HKUST Alumni Association Ontario, Marketing Team 🎓🍁

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Ontario Tech Student Recent Campus Event by Ontario Tech Student Union
About OTU: Ontario Tech University (OTU) is a public research university located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Professors and students undertake research in a wide range of areas that include automotive design and engineering, business and information technology, computational science, alternative and sustainable energy, nuclear engineering, law enforcement, manufacturing and community/public health, to name a few.

Professor Lee House Visiting
2023-11-11 18:00 - 22:30 | Eglington TTC Station, North of Eglington TTC station, Toronto, ON, M4R1G4, Canada
Participants: 13 alumni
Gather Points: Go by yourself, North of Eglinton TTC, Toronto
Key Highlights:

BBQ with a grill is a fun Canadian experience. If you are interested in trying, please come early at 5 pm. Else, I will see you at 6 pm.
If you would like to opt for bringing a dish, a microwave is available.
Please let me know tonight and I will adjust the BBQ menu accordingly. I will need to marinate the chicken wings overnight.
BBQ menu suggestion:
Meat: Steak, Chicken Wing, Sausage
Vege: Bell pepper, Zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, corn
Dessert: Karawtha French vanilla Ice cream on grilled pineapple (if I can find some ripe ones)
Program:
5:00 pm BBQ team arrives & Setup venue
5:15 pm Fire up the BBQ
6:00 pm Everyone arrives
6:30 pm Dinner starts
9:30 pm Clean Up
10:00-10:30pm End of event
Date: 2023/11/11 (Sat)
Time: 6 pm – 10 pm
Venue: Details to be disclosed in Whatsapp group. (11min walk north of Eglington TTC station)

Special Mentions: Prof Lee for the house venue and Prof Lee’s grandsons for fun meetup.

Blog Recap: A Warm Reunion at Prof. Lee’s: HKUST Alumni Social Group Event
Editor: Hermes, Nov 12, 2023
The HKUST Alumni Social Group recently organized a memorable house visiting event at Prof. Steve Lee’s residence, fostering connections among alumni in Canada. Prof. Lee, a former HKUST mechanical department faculty member since 1996, shared insights from his teaching career, experiences in economics, Hong Kong affairs, and his philosophy inspired by the concept of “上善若水”. The event was a vibrant mix of academic exchange and social interaction, with alumni from various fields like IT, mechanics, and science engaging in meaningful conversations and career support.
The evening was not just about academic discussions; it also had a familial touch with the surprise visit of Prof. Lee’s daughter and grandsons, adding a delightful element to the gathering. Despite the chilly weather, the warmth of camaraderie was palpable among the attendees.

A highlight of the event was the Canadian-style BBQ, with a menu featuring steak, chicken wings, sausages, and an array of vegetables, topped off with Karawtha French vanilla ice cream on grilled pineapple. The BBQ team, led by Alan and Brian, did an exceptional job in food preparation and cooking, making the evening even more enjoyable.
Looking ahead, the AAO is excited to announce the next professor visiting and academic sharing session with Prof. Hung from Ontario Tech University, scheduled for November 20th. This event promises to be another enriching experience for the alumni community.
Special thanks to Christina for her excellent organization of the event, and to Prof. Lee for hosting us at his welcoming home. The event was a testament to the strong bonds within the HKUST alumni community in Canada, and a reminder of the importance of staying connected, no matter where life takes us.

HKJU Mini-Sports Day & Gala Dinner
2023-10-20
Participants: 26 alumni (over 300+ joint universities new friends!)
Venue Area: Markham, Toronto (Markham Pan Am Centre for Sports Day, and Casa Victoria Fine Dining and Banquet for Gala Dinner)
Key Highlights:

The HKJU Mini Sports Day 2023 was a resounding success, drawing over 200 enthusiastic participants from various Hong Kong universities in Ontario. Among the many highlights, the dynamic and youthful members of the HKUST alumni group in Toronto stood out, adding a fresh and energetic vibe to the sports events.
Transitioning to the evening, the Gala Dinner gathered an impressive crowd of over 300 attendees, blending sumptuous dining with entertainment like talented singers and a lucky draw. Notably, the HKUST alumni shone once again, showcasing their vibrant community spirit and contributing significantly to the event’s grandeur.

Special Mentions: Frances for facilitating day schedule and co-organizing the event with HKJU committee. Nick, David and Kathy for the fun game session. Christina for the sports event photography. Prof Patrick for warming new members to the alumni group.
Excerpt:

On October 21, 2023, the HKJU Mini Sports Day & Gala Dinner, organized by various esteemed Hong Kong universities’ alumni in Ontario, drew over 200 participants for sporting events and 300 attendees for a grand evening gala. The event not only showcased competitive spirit and talent but also served as a warm welcome platform for newcomers to Toronto. Particularly noteworthy was the presence and enthusiasm of the young members from the HKUST alumni group.

Objective: The objectives of the HKJU Mini Sports Day & Gala Dinner 2023 were to foster camaraderie among alumni, promote healthy competition, and provide a platform for networking and reconnection. Special benefits included an exclusive opportunity for newcomers to integrate into the Toronto community, and a unique chance for attendees to witness the vivacity of the youthful HKUST alumni group in action.

Caves Hiking
2023-09-02 | Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, Collingwood, 260 Scenic Caves Rd, The Blue Mountains, Ontario, L9Y 0P2, Canada
Participants: 19 alumni
Departure Points: Markham and Finch, Toronto
Key Highlights:

Carpooling from Toronto’s main areas
Hiking the Crevasse Trail
Cave Exploration
Relaxing evening at Wasaga Beach
Dinner at Queen Restaurant
Formation of new friendships and strengthening of bonds
Reflection on the day’s experiences

Special Mentions: Christina, Vivan, Alan, David, and Natalie for facilitating driving and organizing the event
Association’s Offerings:

Networking
Job opportunities
Social events
Support in navigating visas and housing
Adapting to the Canadian lifestyle

Objective: Fostering connections, creating lasting memories, and helping alumni thrive in Toronto
