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 2025-26
Spring 2026
Gatherings with Faculty
Gatherings with Faculty
- Gatherings Organized: 55
- Invited Faculty: 41
- Participating Students: 113
Fall 2025
Gatherings with Faculty
Gatherings with Faculty
- Gatherings Organized: 62
- Invited Faculty: 41
- Participating Students: 119
Events in 2024-25
Spring 2025
Gatherings with Faculty
Gatherings with Faculty
- Gatherings Organized: 52
- Invited Faculty: 34
- Participating Students: 108
Fall 2024
Gatherings with Faculty
Gatherings with Faculty
- Gatherings Organized: 36
- Invited Faculty: 28
- Participating Students: 84
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
Testimonials
Professor Qingkai DONG
ACCT Faculty
Participating in the Take Faculty to Lunch program has been a wonderful opportunity to get to know students beyond the classroom. I really enjoyed our conversations—hearing their stories, learning about their goals, and exchanging perspectives in a more casual setting.
Meher JHAMB
BBA Undeclared, Year 1
My lunch with Professor Qingkai Dong was a really enlightening experience; he was very kind and shared his life experiences with us, from his background to why he chose teaching and his PhD in accounting. Apart from his life experiences, he gave us practical advice on how to study and live at university. His earnest advice has given us something that will definitely help us later when we decide to choose our path in life and majors in our nearby future.
Professor Weiyin HONG
ISOM Faculty
I am truly honored to be invited by students for lunch through this wonderful program! It allows me to connect with them as family and friends rather than just as a teacher. College is such a pivotal time in their lives, and we have so much to discuss and share, both academically and personally. I believe this experience has fostered a mutually beneficial relationship for everyone involved!
Yifan DAI
BBA Undeclared, Year 1
Professor Hong is truly the kindest faculty member I’ve met at UST. Over lunch, I gained deeper insights into ISOM and SBM, and I was captivated by her perspectives on Hong Kong’s past and future trends in the business world. Her views, shaped by years of experience, were incredibly valuable. Prof. Hong treats her students like family, and having that lunch with her was a highlight of my day!
