Activities | Take Faculty to Lunch
The purpose of this program is to enhance mentoring relationships between faculty and students through a friendly and casual opportunity where they can meet and interact with each other. Students invite their favorite faculty, along with 1-2 schoolmates, for a casual on-campus lunch or tea/coffee sponsored by the Center.
Application Information
Eligibility:
- All SBM Undergraduate Students
Application Period:
- Fall Semester: September, Online Application
- Spring Semester: February, Online Application
Matching Process:
- Students can indicate where and which Faculty they would like to have lunch/tea with in the application.
- SBM will match all requests and make the gathering arrangements for professors and students accordingly.
Lunch/Tea Costs:
- Covered by SBM; up to max of HK$100/person.
Suggested Discussion Topics:
- Major Selections
- Career Planning
- Career Prospects
- Personal Growth
- Minor Programs
- Social Issues
*Subject to yearly/semesterly changes by SBM
Events in 2023-24
Spring 2024
Gatherings with Faculty
Gatherings with Faculty
- Gatherings Organized: 40
- Invited Faculty: 31
- Participating Students: 89
Fall 2023
Gatherings with Faculty
Gatherings with Faculty
- Gatherings Organized: 36
- Invited Faculty: 30
- Participating Students: 96
Events in 2022-23
Spring 2023
Gatherings with Faculty
Gatherings with Faculty
- Gatherings Organized: 50
- Invited Faculty: 44
- Participating Students: 108
Testimonials
Professor David HAGMANN
MGMT Faculty
When I was a UG student, a professor invited me to lunch after a seminar. I later became his research assistant and pursued a Ph.D. in the program he recommended. The "Take Faculty to Lunch" program is a fantastic experience, and I would encourage all students (and faculty) to take advantage of enjoying an informal conversation. Talk about anything other than the class; you never know where the conversation will lead!
Yutong WU
BBA Undeclared, Year 1
We not only enjoyed a delightful lunch, but also engaged in many meaningful discussions! This activity gave me the opportunity to learn a lot of content that I wouldn't have learned in class, and I greatly benefited from it.
Professor Martha JEONG
MGMT Faculty
This is a wonderful opportunity for faculty and students to engage with one another in a more casual setting outside the classroom. I’ve had a lovely time at each of these lunches and look forward to meeting more students. Would encourage all students to take different faculty out to lunch!
Linda WU
BSc SGFN, Year 2
It is great to speak more outside the classroom with excellent professors like Professor Martha. "Take Faculty to Lunch" provides both staff and students the awesome opportunity to converse more closely on various topics of interest and connect. Thank you!
