2008 Woodie Awards
Ho, Ho, Ho!
Christmas Comes Early for Science Students
Holly Rothbard
Issue date: 9/20/07 Section: News
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Ho began his address with a Chinese proverb that translated to "Drink the water, but always remember the source." Ho said that Colgate had always provided him with an abundance of water, and he wanted to continue to remember and thank his school, which he hoped to do with his donation. However, he strongly emphasized that the center was and always would be only a building.
"It is something that can easily become obsolete in this fast-moving world," he said. "The real gift is the use the students and faculty will put to this center."
Ho was very thankful to everyone who made the opening happen a year ahead of schedule.
"This place was simply an idea in 2002, and it is extremely pleasing to see what a grand construction it is now after such a short time."
Ho's speech was short and concise: he thanked all those who needed to be thanked but mainly focused on his hope that Colgate students would utilize the center to its full potential in order to further their studies in science.
Ho emphasized the need for people to be schooled in the sciences in order to succeed in the globalized twenty-first century and his hope that his gifts would allow for that opportunity as well as make Colgate a leader in the field of sciences.
After Ho's speech, Chopp again stood up and gave Mr. Ho a personal thank-you for his advice and friendship to her as well as his "wisdom on leading a college and building this center."
Then she, Roelofs and Cronin presented Ho with a painting of the new building. Following this presentation all of Ho's family and friends who were present came up to join him in the cutting of the ribbon signifying the official dedication and opening of the building. The ceremony concluded with a performance of the Alma Mater by the Colgate Chamber Choir.
"It is something that can easily become obsolete in this fast-moving world," he said. "The real gift is the use the students and faculty will put to this center."
Ho was very thankful to everyone who made the opening happen a year ahead of schedule.
"This place was simply an idea in 2002, and it is extremely pleasing to see what a grand construction it is now after such a short time."
Ho's speech was short and concise: he thanked all those who needed to be thanked but mainly focused on his hope that Colgate students would utilize the center to its full potential in order to further their studies in science.
Ho emphasized the need for people to be schooled in the sciences in order to succeed in the globalized twenty-first century and his hope that his gifts would allow for that opportunity as well as make Colgate a leader in the field of sciences.
After Ho's speech, Chopp again stood up and gave Mr. Ho a personal thank-you for his advice and friendship to her as well as his "wisdom on leading a college and building this center."
Then she, Roelofs and Cronin presented Ho with a painting of the new building. Following this presentation all of Ho's family and friends who were present came up to join him in the cutting of the ribbon signifying the official dedication and opening of the building. The ceremony concluded with a performance of the Alma Mater by the Colgate Chamber Choir.
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