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Convocation SC Stories - July 2011 2011-07-01
 
Residing in Beijing since 2007 with her husband Timothy who is also a CityU graduate, Florence’s tie with the University has not ceased. Apart from having gatherings with fellow alumni stationing in Beijing, the couple are also enthusiastic in helping those who newly arrive the capital city to settle in the new environment, from networking to understand its culture.

With the growing alumni community in the mainland, Florence is eager to get involved to strengthen the alumni network for the betterment of the University development. She said new media such as “weibo” could be a useful tool to connect alumni in the mainland.

Her senses of pride and belonging to the alma mater developed in the schooldays through joining the extracurricular activities of the Students’ Union. The voluntary work enriched her campus life.

One of the most impressive experiences was the protest that she joined with a group of local University students to fight for a place to settle the Pillar of Shame after the vigil on the night of 4 June in 1997. After a long time negotiation until 3am, they succeeded in moving the 2-tonne statue into the podium of the University of Hong Kong.

She said students, despite their busy school work, should take the opportunities to explore in community work to maintain an all-round development.

In her spare time, Florence also engages in voluntary work in Beijing. For example, she joined with some keen animal lovers to take care of stray and abandoned dogs.





Florence Ng
BBA (Hons) Accountancy (1999)

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