UIC's Provost, Professor Chau was the chief guest at the ceremony. Professor Hon, the Dean FHSS, Professor Zhao, Associate Dean Research, and Heads of Departments of the Faculty were also present at the occasion.

For their efforts in securing prestigious competitive funding, the following FHSS staff were recognized:

Dr. Luyang LI

Dr. Xuemei CHEN

Dr. Wei Chin WONG

Dr. Shuang WU

Prof. Johnston Hong-Chung WONG

Dr. Qiaoyun ZHANG

Dr. Xuan NING

Dr. Ge SONG