The President's Visit to Hong Kong in 2025

Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray, his wife Susan Summerby-Murray, as well as the Vice President of Advancement & External Affairs, Erin Sargeant Greenwood had been planning to travel to Hong Kong and China in the first half of 2025. The main purpose of this trip was to meet as many SMU alumni and associates as possible, as the President is about to complete his second term as the President of Saint Mary's University. The committee members of the Saint Mary's University Hong Kong Chapter assisted Mary-Ann Daye and Stephanie Letemplier of the Alumni Office to make this happen. Finally, the President decided to arrive in Hong Kong on Thursday, April 24th.

The following day, Friday, April 25th, a cocktail reception was hosted by Saint Mary's University at Ming I Room of Sheration Hotel where our esteemed guests stayed. Contrary to our earlier expectation, a large crowd of people showed up, including several alumni who graduated from the finance program jointly developed with BNUZ. Besides, alumni representatives from Dalhousie University and Acadia University also showed up upon our invitation. We are looking forward to a similar event with the new President in the coming year.

A group photo of all attendees Hover Image
Esteemed visitors, SMU alumni and friends totalling 27 persons attended the event.

The Vice President making an opening speech followed by the main speech by the President
The Vice President of Advancement & External Affairs made an opening speech followed by the main address delivered by the President, mentioning the current state of the University.

A lucky draw for the lucky ones
Several lucky ones were presented a souvenir from the Vice President.

Alumni of other universities in Atlantic Canada were also invited to come to this event
Many thanks go to Sherman Cai and Cindy Chan, alumni of Dalhousie University, as well as Stephen Mak, alumnus of Acadia University, who came to our reception.




A Trip to Sai Kung
Many thanks also go to our SMU alumnus, Stephen Lam, who offered to our esteemed visitors a drive to Sai Kung for a seafood lunch and a leisurely walk along the seashore on the following day, Saturday, 26th April.
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