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MBBS Class of 1958 organised a series of activities during the week of March 5, 2018, to celebrate their 60th anniversary. The class enjoyed a reunion lunch and dinner; homecoming visits to the medical and main campuses; as well as outings to Lantau Island and Chi Lin Nunnery. The alumni and their families shared this joyous and memorable diamond anniversary with old friends, some having flown in from abroad. The HKU Reunion at the Races was held on June 3, 2018, at the Jockey Club Box, Sha Tin Racecourse, organised by the HKU Foundation and held in conjunction with the HKU Alumni Association Challenge Cup. The Faculty hosted four tables. More than 200 donors, alumni, professors, staff and friends enjoyed the relaxing Sunday afternoon at the races. An HKU medical alumni a cappella group; three HKU medical alumni bands; an HKU medical student band; and Dr Marco Ho delivered passionate performances of music ranging from pop to jazz for the HKUMAA’s second Band Show. The event, held at the Live House bar and restaurant in Wan Chai on May 19, 2018, attracted 140 medical alumni, students and friends. The show was an excellent opportunity for different generations of alumni, students and members of the 130 Mentorship Programme to meet and showcase their talents. The University of Hong Kong Nursing Alumni Association (HKUNAA) held its Annual General Meeting at the School of Nursing, HKU, on April 13, 2018. An election took place during the meeting. The new Executive Committee is: HKUNAA Executive Committee 2018-2019 President Dr Edmond Choi Pui-hang Vice-President Mr Kenny Mak Kin-ming Honorary Treasurer Ms Heidi Fan Sze-lok Honorary Secretary Ms Claudia Chan Kor-yee External Affairs Officer Ms Maggie Pun Wai-ming Internal Affairs Officer Dr Janet Wong Yuen-ha Academic Convenor Ms Joyce Chong Shiu-ching Publication Convenor Ms Odelia Lai Ka-yan Alumni Engagement Ms Rosemary Tung Kam-li Welfare Officer Alumni Engagement Ms Daisy Yeung Sheung Welfare Officer Joyous Diamond Anniversary for MBBS Class 1958 Faculty, Alumni and Friends Gather at the Races Bands Play On in HKUMAA Show HKUNAA AGM Medical Faculty News 41