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Prof Kenneth Young retired from the position of College Master at the end of 2016. College alumni, students, teachers and staff gathered on 14 January 2017 at a Farewell Lunch in honour of Prof Young.

Prof Wai-Yee Chan, College Master, gave a welcome address of love and gratitude. He praised the Founding Master for his relentless devotion to the College, a trait that has played a crucial role in the formation of the intimate community that students and teachers benefit from today. Such a great teacher as he, who consistently lives up to the College vision, has inspired many, with words and in deeds, to follow in his footsteps, Prof Chan acclaimed as he made Prof Young his role model.

Prof Wong Suk Ying, Founding Dean of Students, delivered a vote of thanks. She related the many occasions when she had worked with Prof Young, from his time as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University, to his eventual mastership at CW Chu College, during which she witnessed how this revered teacher exhibited extraordinary diligence and determination. She thanked Prof Young from the bottom of her heart, for the care he had taken to ensure students' benefits are prioritised, for the optimism he had embraced in challenging circumstances, and for the intellectual prowess he demonstrated in teaching and in management.

On this happy occasion, Prof Kenneth Young shared his thoughts. He bid everyone to celebrate, more than to fare him well, the things that the College as a whole has achieved over the years, made possible by a shared vision that binds different perspectives. He related some of his earliest encounters with the University, and is pleased to be able to play a role in its development. Having retired, he still spends the work week at the University, shared between his offices at the College and the Physics Department. He looks forward to continuing his contributions to the College and being with the University.

On behalf of the College, fellow alumni, teachers and students, the alumni presented to Prof Young a photo album with appreciation messages from alumni and students.

Farewell Dinner

Around 20 Chu Scholars hosted a farewell dinner for Prof Kenneth Young on 4 February 2017; Prof Wai-Yee Chan, College Master, and Ms Melody Lee, College Secretary, were invited to the dinner.

Participants drank a toast to Prof Kenneth Young, to express their deepest gratitude for his years of dedication to the College, and to wish him a fulfilling retirement life.

The College wishes him all the best in the days ahead!