SFU President Dr. Michael Stevenson and Catherine Price, Associate Director International Alumni Relations, travelled to Asia in October 2005 to help our international alumni celebrate 40 years of SFU. They enjoyed meeting with alumni and guests in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. The President shared the latest university news and developments, and everyone had a great time sharing their best memories of SFU. Contact mailto:cprice@sfu.ca (cprice@sfu.ca) to find out more about alumni activities in Asia.
President's Trip to Asia - October 2005
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Wednesday, October 12 Alumni gathered at a warm reception at Spices in the Concorde Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, to celebrate SFU's 40th anniversary and the Malaysia alumni group's 20th anniversary. Questions about the Malaysia alumni group? Contact Henry Yeoh, SFU's alumni rep in Malaysia at mailto:henry.yeoh@elken.com.my (henry.yeoh@elken.com.my). Henry is pictured below receiving an SFU Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Award at the reception from Catherine Price and President Stevenson.
Alumni Memories from Malaysia "My husband and I both entered SFU and graduated together. We now also work together in the same company. We have 3 beautiful children and we would like our children to visit SFU in the near future." Irene Siew, BA '84 and Tan Teong Boon, BSc '84
-- Singapore – Thursday, October 13 Alumni and guests attended a lively reception at the Legends Fort Canning Park in Singapore. A number of special occasions were recognized: SFU's 40th anniversary, the 20th anniversary of the Singapore alumni group, and the 40th birthday of Singapore. Questions about the Singapore alumni group? Contact Steven Chia, SFU's alumni rep in Singapore: mailto:steven@alumni.sfu.ca (steven@alumni.sfu.ca).
Alumni Memories from Singapore "Happy 40th
SFU! Thanks for the wonderful memories, the great experiences "growing
up", and the beautiful Canadian experience. You have a special place in
my life and heart." Susheel Kaur, BA '93 (pictured above, center)
-- Shanghai, China - Saturday, October 15 Catherine Price met with alumni and guests in Shanghai for an informal dinner and some great conversation. Alumni were delighted to connect with each other at this inaugural event, and an alumni group has now been established in the city. Questions about the Shanghai alumni group? Contact Henry Leung, SFU's new alumni rep in Shanghai: mailto:HL@detooasia.com (HL@detooasia.com).
Alumni Memories from Shanghai "My fondest memory of SFU was being able to walk from science class to business class -- all the way across campus -- without getting wet!" Michele Tung, BA '95, MBA '04 (pictured above, front left)
-- Beijing, China – Tuesday, October 18 Alumni travelled far and wide to meet for dinner at La Galerie Restaurant & Lounge and celebrate the first official event of SFU's new alumni group in Beijing. Questions about the Beijing alumni group? Contact Derek Tsui, SFU's alumni rep in Beijing, at mailto:dtsui@alumni.sfu.ca (dtsui@alumni.sfu.ca).
Alumni Memories from Beijing "During the years at SFU, I gradually fell in love with Canada. The openness and kindess of SFU people guided me to seeing more wonderful things about this country. Freely debating and expressing one's opinion even with someone in a high position is not something you'd see in China. But it's this openness that kept SFU growing and what makes SFU one of the greatest schools in Canada. P.S. I really miss the first snow on Burnaby mountain!" Audrey Hao, BBA '05
-- Hong Kong – Friday, October 21 Over 170 enthusiastic alumni attended a reception at the Hong Kong Bankers Club, celebrating SFU's 40th anniversary as well as the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong alumni group. Questions about the Hong Kong alumni group? Contact David Wong (pictured below), SFU's alumni rep in Hong Kong, at mailto:david_wong1@alumni.sfu.ca (david_wong1@alumni.sfu.ca).
Alumni Memories from Hong Kong "The most remarkable moment I had at SFU was having my baby there. And of course, SFU not only provided me with the best education, but also let me feel like I was growing with a family of friends." Susanna Fok, MBA '93