Memorial Service for Our Founding President, Professor Chia-Wei WOO
With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of our beloved Founding President, Professor Chia-Wei WOO. A distinguished educator, visionary leader, and exceptional scholar, Professor Woo’s unwavering dedication helped shape HKUST into the esteemed institution it is today. His impact on our university and the global academic community will always be remembered.
To honor his profound contributions and remarkable legacy, we invite all staff, students, and friends to join us for a memorial service on campus.
Memorial Service for Professor Chia-Wei WOO
Date: March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 3pm (Hong Kong Time) (Opens at 11am to receive flowers)
Venue: Shaw Auditorium (link to map), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Live streaming of the service will be available at: https://livevideo.ust.hk/home/memorial.html
This will be a moment for our community to come together and pay tribute to Professor Woo. You may also share your thoughts and memories on the memorial website: https://memorial.hkust.edu.hk/.
Those wishing to send flowers or wreaths may arrange delivery to the venue on the morning of March 19. In lieu of flowers, we encourage those who wish to honor Professor Woo’s legacy to contribute to the Prof. Chia-Wei WOO Scholarship Fund [link].
For inquiries, please contact the Office of the Provost: Email: provost@ust.hk; Telephone: (852) 2358 6130
Office of the Provost: Email: provost@ust.hk; Telephone: (852) 2358 6130