Dr Thomas T T Chen, a former member of the Board of Trustees of United College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, passed away on 5 November 2024, at the age of 99. The College is deeply saddened by the passing and Dr Chen and extends heartfelt condolences to his family.
Dr Chen served as a Trustee of United College from 1991 to 2012 and as a member of the College Endowment Fund Committee from 1996 to 2012. He founded the Si Yuan Foundation, named after the Chinese idiom “drinking water, think of its source,” which emphasizes giving back to society. The Foundation has been dedicated to promoting educational development and medical services in both mainland China and Hong Kong. In its early years, the Foundation funded the construction of the Si Yuan Amenities Centre and Si Yuan Amphitheatre at the College, significantly enhancing campus life and the cultural atmosphere
Dr Chen was tireless in his efforts to advance education in Hong Kong and Mainland China, achieving remarkable success. In 2004, The Chinese University of Hong Kong awarded him an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the university and society.
