Lo Hei Lunch 2014

FASS Alumni Bond with Faculty on ‘Lo Hei’ Day

FASS alumni, faculty members and staff came together for a Lo Hei lunch on 13 February 2014. The traditional ‘Lo Hei’ ritual, or tossing of the yusheng to invoke Chinese New Year blessings, was led by FASS Dean, Prof Brenda Yeoh. She gave a presentation on the developments in the faculty, thanked Alumni and friends for their support and invited all to participate in the Faculty’s 85^th Anniversary celebrations.

Prof Brenda Yeoh (5th from left) tossing yusheng with alumni, friends and faculty: Emeritus Prof Edwin Thumboo, Prof Michael Sherraden, A/P Su Jui-Lung, Mr Wan, Mrs Ann Wee, Dr Rosaleen Ow, Ms Patricia Gay, Mr Yap Boh Tiong and Mrs Patsy Yap.

To kick off the special year, the Sociology Pioneer Class of 1969 brought with them the first-ever class reunion gift for the Department and the Faculty. Alumnus, Mr Yap Boh Tiong shared that the idea to set up a class bursary fund to commemorate their 45th year of graduation was first mooted when he attended a Homecoming event together with some classmates last year. In less than two months, not only were they able to connect with all of their 53 surviving classmates; more than 75% of the class contributed to the fund with support even coming from Colorado, USA!

Mr Yap Boh Tiong and Ms Patricia Gay representing the Sociology Pioneer Class of 1969 in presenting a cheque to Prof Chua Beng Huat, Head (Sociology), in the company of A/P Victor Savage, Director (Office of Alumni Relations) and Prof Brenda Yeoh, Dean of FASS.

We would like to thank every one who joined us for the Lo Hei and we look forward to seeing you all at the next event!

This story first appeared on 27 February 2014 in FASS News.