Hang Seng Management College (HSMC) has named the Academic and Administration Building (Block D) as “Lee Quo Wei Academic Building” in grateful appreciation of the Wei Lun Foundation Limited’s significant donation of HK$80 million that supports HSMC’s campus expansion, teaching and research. It is also a special tribute to the late Dr Lee Quo Wei’s tireless devotion to education in Hong Kong.

At the Naming Ceremony held on 4 May 2015, Mrs Helen Lee, Mr Thomas Liang, Chief Executive of the Wei Lun Foundation, Mrs Annie Liang, Ms Rose Lee, Chairman of the HSMC Board of Governors and College Council, and Professor Simon S M Ho, President of HSMC, unveiled the bronze statue of Dr Lee Quo Wei and the commemorative plaque. Over 180 guests, including the family members and friends of Dr Lee Quo Wei, HSMC staff, students and alumni attended the Ceremony.

Dr Lee Quo Wei was a substantial contributor to the development of HSMC. In early 1970s, Dr S H Ho decided to establish a tertiary institution that fosters banking and financial talents. In 1980, Dr Lee acquired land for campus construction of Hang Seng School of Commerce (HSSC) at Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin. Between 1979 and 1994, Dr Lee also served HSSC as its Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Management Committee and Supervisor.

Ms Rose Lee applauded Dr Lee as a widely respected banker and philanthropist. He was commended for his wisdom and remarkable contribution towards public service and higher education in Hong Kong. Ms Lee also expressed sincere gratitude to Lee’s family and the Wei Lun Foundation for supporting HSMC’s sustainable development.

Mr Thomas Liang remarked that the Wei Lun Foundation will continue to carry on Dr Lee’s lifetime commitment to education in Hong Kong, nurturing future talents and supporting HSMC’s development.

Speaking at the Ceremony, President Simon S M Ho said, the HSMC community was encouraged for the rapid development in the past five years and recognition by the Government and the public. Except lands and interest-free loans for campus expansion granted by the Government, HSMC is a self-financing tertiary institution which has been actively soliciting donations from the community in support of its expansion, part of the academic activities and student scholarships. He appreciated the Wei Lun Foundation for the generous donation and hoped that it will inspire more people and organisations to support HSMC’s development to become a leading non-profit private university. With more stable funding sources, HSMC can improve its campus facilities, foster more teaching and research innovations, and provide more students with the opportunities to experience its unique “liberal + professional” education model.