In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Faculty of Arts, 'Showcasing Six Decades of the Faculty of Arts: Look Back at the Future' was held on 4 Dec 2021 at Academic Community Hall. We were honoured to invite Prof. Rick Wong, Interim Provost of the HKBU, as well as Prof. Mette Hjort, Dean of Arts of the HKBU, as the officiating guests to kick start the Showcase. Both online and live audiences applauded the teachers and students for their superb performances.
Showcase Archive
Prof. Rick Wong, Interim Provost of the HKBU, delivered the opening speech for the Showcase.
Prof. Mette Hjort, Dean of Arts, delivered the opening speech for the Showcase.
Former Deans of Arts delivered congratulatory messages. (Prof. Jane Lai Chui Chun, former Dean)
Former Deans of Arts delivered congratulatory messages. (Prof. Chung Ling, former Dean)
Former Deans of Arts delivered congratulatory messages. (Prof. Douglas Robinson, former Dean)
Former Deans of Arts delivered congratulatory messages. (Prof. Chen Zhi, former Acting Dean)
Former Deans of Arts delivered congratulatory messages. (Prof. Johnny M Poon, former Acting Dean)
MC of the Showcase
Left: Chong Michael Yat Tsun (English Language and Literature, Year 3)
Right: Chan Ho Yan (Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies, Year 4)
Prof. Johnny M Poon, Head of the Department of Music delivered a speech on stage.
Dr. Yoonie Han from the Department of Music gave a piano recital.
Acoustic music performance by the students from the Department of Music.
Dr. George Kam Wah Mak, Associate Head of the Department of Religion and Philosophy delivered a speech on stage.
Music performance with religious and philosophy quotes recital by Dr. Andrew Ter Ern Loke, Dr. Brenner Andrew Timothy, Rev. Dr. ROONEY, James Dominic (Alan), OP and students from the Department of Religion and Philosophy.
Dr. Robert Neather, Head of the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies delivered a speech on stage.
A play performed by Dr. Janice J Pan, Dr. Marija Todorova, Dr. Luis Damián Moreno Garcia and students from the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies.
Prof. Lo Ming Tung, Head of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature delivered a speech on stage.
Kunqu Singing with Pipa accompaniment by the students from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature.
Prof. Stuart Christie, Head of the Department of English Language and Literature delivered a speech on stage.
Drama performance by the students from the Department of English Language and Literature.
Dr. Cissy Li, Head of the Language Centre delivered a speech on stage.
Singing performance by the students from the Language Centre.
Prof. Lo Kwai Cheung, Head of the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing delivered a speech on stage.
Singing performance by Calvert Fu, student and singer from the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing.
Poetry recital by students from the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing.
Performance by Prof. Chow Yiu Fai and students from the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing.
A ripple of stars appeared in the Showcase.