The Hong Kong Jockey Club is helping the Hang Seng Management College (HSMC) expand its campus by funding construction of student hostel, tentatively named HSMC Jockey Club Student Residence Halls with HK$200 million donation, which will enable 1,200 undergraduate students per year to enjoy at least one year of hall life. The three-building complex is expected to be completed next year. This is the first time the Club’s Charities Trust extends support for tertiary education to a privately-funded institution.
Today (28 March), Club Steward Philip N L Chen joined HSMC Board Chairman Rose Lee, President Professor Simon Ho and Steering Committee Chairman Martin Tam to perform the groundbreaking ceremony of the Residence Halls.
Mr Chen said it was a historic occasion for the Jockey Club to work with the esteemed Hang Seng Management College for the first time. “We are very delighted to have the opportunity to support this $200 million project, providing facilities and accommodation for 1,200 undergraduates each year.”
HSMC Board Chairman Rose Lee expressed gratitude to the Trust for its generous donation to build the Student Residence Halls, which helps to provide students with rich and well-rounded tertiary education experience.
Located in Siu Lek Yuen, the Student Residence Halls comprises three 7 to 11-storey buildings on a 7,700-square-metre site. The halls will provide various support facilities, including common rooms, quiet study rooms, communal halls and an outdoor court for sports activities. The design of the halls has also incorporated ideas from students and staff members through mock-up room visits and survey, as well as some green features, such as effective natural ventilation and green roof system.
In addition, the HSMC will introduce community service initiatives as part of hall life education. This will not only enrich students’ hall life with out-of-classroom learning experiences, but also benefit the underprivileged communities in the neighbourhood.
The Jockey Club has always given high priority to supporting the development of higher education. Apart from the annual provision of Jockey Club Scholarship to 36 tertiary students to cover their four years of academic and living expenses, the Club’s recent donations to this sector include the provision of some 19,000 hostel places at the eight UGC-funded tertiary institutions; construction of the Jockey Club Tower on the Centennial Campus at Hong Kong University; construction of the Jockey Club Innovation Tower and setting up the Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation at Polytechnic University; and establishing the Jockey Club Campus and launching the Jockey Club Community Healthcare Education Programme at the Open University.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world’s leading horse racing organisations, but also Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.95 billion in 2012/13. In addition, the Club is a major taxpayer, Hong Kong’s single largest by far, generating over HK$17.64 billion in 2012/13 for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
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Club Steward Philip N L Chen says it is a historic occasion for the Jockey Club to work with the esteemed Hang Seng Management College for the first time.
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Club Steward Philip N L Chen (3rd left) joins HSMC Board Chairman Rose Lee (3rd right), President Professor Simon Ho (2nd right), Steering Committee Chairman Martin Tam (2nd left) and other guests to perform the groundbreaking ceremony of the HSMC Jockey Club Student Residence Halls.
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Club Steward Philip N L Chen (9th left) joins HSMC Board Chairman Rose Lee (9th right), Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities Douglas So (7th right), HSMC President Professor Simon Ho (8th right), Steering Committee Chairman Martin Tam (8th left) to perform the traditional roast pig-cutting ceremony.
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Club Steward Philip N L Chen (2nd left) receives a souvenir from HSMC Board Chairman Rose Lee (2nd right), President Professor Simon Ho (1st right) and Steering Committee Chairman Martin Tam (1st left).
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Club Steward Philip N L Chen (1st left) and Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities Douglas So (2nd right) in a mock-up room of the Student Residence Hall.
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