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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) received a generous donation of HK$150 million for the establishment of Lee Woo Sing College, which will be able to accommodate up to 1,200 students, consisting of 600 residential students and up to 600 commuters.
Mission and Vision
The mission of Lee Woo Sing College is to foster an intimate and collegial community where students and academic staff learn, share and grow intellectually; to provide an environment for congenial college life and learning for students; to provide pastoral care and whole-person education including general education for students; to broaden and to internationalize the students' perspective through college formal and non-formal education programmes and overseas exchange.
Apart from seeking to cultivate among students a commitment to personal responsibility and integrity, Lee Woo Sing College will help broaden the students' understanding of and liaison with Hong Kong, the Mainland and the world, so as to enable them to build a successful career in future, and to encourage them to contribute to their alma mater and the community in order to have enriched lives.
About Mr. Lee Woo Sing
An eminent entrepreneur, Mr. Lee Woo Sing has over 60 years' experience in the finance industry and is the founder of Shun Loong Group. Mr. Lee is currently Non-executive Director of Grand Investment International Ltd and Director of Grand Finance Group Company Ltd. Mr. Lee has also been active in serving the community. He was a member of the Selection Committee of the First and Second HKSAR Government, former Chairman (1993 to 2006) and current Honorary President of the Shanghai Fraternity Association Hong Kong Ltd. He is currently Honorary President of the United Zhejiang Residents Association (HK) Ltd and the Ning Po Residents Association. Mr. Lee is also Financial Securities Advisor of Tianjin Municipality and has been appointed Honorary Citizen of Tianjin.
Mr. Lee Woo Sing is committed to the educational development in Hong Kong and the Mainland. He is a Member of the Council of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Board of Trustees of Shaw College. He is an Executive Committee Member of CUHK Council and has been the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Shaw College since 1999. Since his appointment to the Board of Trustees of Shaw College, CUHK in 1997, Mr. Lee Woo Sing has been a staunch supporter of the College and the University. He has supported the various educational initiatives of Shaw College most generously both personally and, since 1994, in his capacity as Chairman of the Shanghai Fraternity Association. In 1993, backed by Mr. Lee and other Directors, the Shanghai Fraternity Association of Hong Kong made a magnanimous donation of HK$13.5 million towards the establishment of the Shanghai Fraternity Association Research Services Centre on CUHK campus.
A native of Ningpo in Zhejiang Province, Mr. Lee was born in Shanghai. He was originally named Wu Xing, but when he began to learn his trade at the age of 14, his father changed his name to Woo (harmony) Sing (voice), the idea being that harmony should be pursued in everything he does, and that he should speak with the same voice as his friends. Mr. Lee has taken his father's instruction very seriously and has also conducted himself in a practical, modest manner, abiding by the precept that if kindness is received when kindness is given. Thus he has numerous friends all over the world.
The donor
The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has great admiration and respect for Mr. Lee Woo Sing's long-term commitment to the advancement of education, and his passion and contributions in nurturing talents for the nation and Hong Kong. The new College will therefore be named Lee Woo Sing College to recognize his selfless public service.
College Site and Construction Schedule
The Lee Woo Sing College campus is located by Residence Road and next to Chan Chun Ha Hostel. The construction of the campus building for Lee Woo Sing College will commence in 2008 summer break and target to finish by March 2011.
