On the evening of 27th April, 2023, MCM College Interim Master, Professor Kwok-cheung Cheung warmly welcomed distinguished guests, college fellows and affiliates to an informal cocktail reception at Fellows’ Salon. After a light round of social networking, the party proceeded to the Gallery to inaugurate the college’s 10^th anniversary, beginning with the photo exhibition followed by the main event: Valedictory Dinner at College Hall.

Guests of honour at High Table included:  

• Shirley Chan, MCMC’s Donor Representative, Dr. Chan Sui Kau (late)
• Tammyl Kwok, MCMC’s Donor Representative, Dr. Chan Sui Kau (late)
• Lam Kam Seng Peter, Chair of the University Council & Chair of University of Macau Development Foundation, University of Macau
• Kai Meng Mok, Vice Rector (Student Affairs), University of Macau, Representing Prof. Yonghua Song, Rector of University of Macau
• Pak Kin Wong, Interim Dean of Graduate School, University of Macau
• Cindy Lam, Director, Alumni and Development Office, University of Macau
• Paul Pang, Dean of Students, Student Affairs Office, University of Macau
• Kwok-cheung Cheung, Interim College Master, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau
• Glenn McCartney, Senior Fellow, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau
• Nevia Dolcini, Senior Fellow, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau
• Andrew Moody, Senior Fellow, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau
• Pou Seong Sit, Senior Fellow, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau

In his opening remarks, Prof. Cheung began by looking back at how MCM College began its journey: recounting town & gown connectivity; organising signature events and academic workshops for students; as well as celebrating its achievements and importance of college life. A special greeting from Salzburg, Austria was conveyed via video sharing from former College Master, Prof. Kit Thompson, and Supernumerary Fellow, Dr. Patricia Thompson. This was followed by the keynote speech delivered by Ms. Shirley Chan, representative of the college donor, the late Dr. Chan Sui Kau.

The traditional presentation of “College Blues” by Vice-Rector Prof Mok Kai Meng and College Master Prof Kwok-cheung Cheung to college fellows, affiliates and students for sporting prowess, artistic excellence and distinctive contribution to MCMC, demonstrated this year’s recipients’ aptitude and accomplishment in MCMC events and activities.

Special performances for the evening included a traditional Puíta dance by international students; 《蘭亭序》performed by: Ni Cheng (Erhu) and: Gan Qianwen (Piano); 《劍別》performed: Wu Jiatai; 《想要的一定實現》performed by MCMC Choir –(Lee Chak Ho, Zhang Hanwen, Wong Lei Si, ChenYuqian, Gracinda Guedes Pinto, Lei I Kei, Liu Tsz Ling).

Just before the event came to a close, senior graduands – Zephyr U & Olivia Gan took to the stage to reflect of some touching and memorable moments. Finally, graduands performed  《千千闕歌》with such exuberance, bringing the outstanding event to a close with much enjoyment and merry-making redolent of celebratory student life.

10^th Anniversary College Life Exhibition & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

2022-2023 Valedictory Dinner