2022/23 Valedictory Dinner – on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of MCMC
恰逢滿珍紀念書院十周年之2022/23院生告別晚宴
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 10th 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.
10th Anniversary College Life Exhibition & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2022-2023 Valedictory Dinner
澳門大學滿珍紀念書院於2023年4月27日晚舉行恰逢滿珍紀念書院十周年之2022/23告別晚宴。晚宴開始前,滿珍紀念書院院長張國祥教授先在學人廳以雞尾酒會形式,歡迎當晚的嘉賓、駐院和非駐院導師和教員。經過一輪輕鬆的社交活動後,院長與來賓們一同移步至書院的十週年紀念相片展參觀,與來賓一同回望書院的十載春秋。參觀完畢後便到書院禮堂進行當晚的主要活動:院生告別晚會。
高桌上的榮譽嘉賓包括:
- 澳門大學滿珍紀念書院捐贈人陳瑞球博士(已故)代表陳淑玲女士;
- 澳門大學滿珍紀念書院捐贈人陳瑞球博士(已故)代表郭林燕珠女士;
- 澳門大學校董會主席暨澳門大學發展基金會主席林金城博士;
- 澳門大學宋永華校長代表莫啟明副校長(學生事務);
- 澳門大學研究生院代理院長王百鍵教授;
- 澳門大學校友及發展處主任林鈺儀女士;
- 澳門大學學生事務部學生事務長彭執中先生;
- 澳門大學滿珍紀念書院代院長張國祥教授;
- 澳門大學滿珍紀念書院資深導師 (非駐院) Glenn McCartney教授;
- 澳門大學滿珍紀念書院書院資深導師 (非駐院) Nevia Dolcini教授;
- 澳門大學滿珍紀念書院書院資深導師 (非駐院) Andrew Moody教授;
- 澳門大學滿珍紀念書院書院資深導師 (非駐院) 薛寶嫦教授。
張國祥教授在開幕致詞中,與來賓和學生一同分享滿珍紀念書院的始今:回望書院在社區建立連繫、為學生所舉辦過的標誌性活動和學術研討會,以及慶祝書院成立至今在院生大學生活上的成就和重要性。前院長湯柏燊教授和名譽教員湯狄芳娜博士也在在視頻中向大家致送了來自奧地利薩爾茨堡的特別問候,祝賀滿珍紀念書院十周年。接著,滿珍紀念書院捐贈者代表陳淑玲女士也為晚會發表主題演講。
書院的Blues 榮譽是頒發給在體育、藝術和對滿珍紀念書院有獨特貢獻的書院人員,用來肯定和表彰他們對書院社群教育的貢獻。因此,在這重要的晚宴上,大學副校長莫啟明教授和張國祥院長也為教員和學生進行Blues頒發儀式。當晚,院生為書院準備了幾項特別演出:有國際學生表演的民族舞Puíta、倪程(二胡)和甘茜文(鋼琴)表演的《蘭亭序》、吳嘉泰的武術表演《劍別》和滿珍紀念書院合唱團演唱《想要的一定實現》。
晚會接近尾聲時,應屆畢業生代余志樺和甘茜文在台上分享了他們在書院這數年間的一些感人和難忘時刻。最後,在充滿祝賀的喜悅下,畢業生們獻唱《千千闕歌》,為這個告別晚會劃上了完美的句號。
十周年書院生活展覽及剪綵儀式
2022-2023 院生告別晚宴