Twenty Years of Friendship Overseas Celebration, Sending Yan Yuanfang with One Heart -A Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Peking University's Greater Washington Alumni Association
After the host Zhu Sha and Shi Tuo’s humorous opening remarks, Bao Yiming, the president of the Peking University Greater Washington Alumni Association, gave a welcome speech. He briefly reviewed the development of the alumni association in the past 20 years and thanked all the former presidents and directors of the alumni association Members and alumni have contributed and supported the work of the Alumni Association, and introduced six delegation members who came from their alma mater to the celebration: Wu Zhipan, Executive Vice President of Peking University, Dai Changliang, Vice Minister of Personnel Department, and Vice Minister of International Cooperation Department Wang Yong, Deputy Director of the Alumni Work Office Wang Yu, Deputy Director of the Domestic Cooperation Office Sun Jinan, and Deputy Director of the European and American Department of Education Foundation Zhao Lin. Afterwards, former President Zhao Chang introduced the guests present: Counselor and Deputy Consul General of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, alumnus He Lanjing, and First Secretary Zhuang Yuanyuan; Executive Vice President and CEO of International Finance Corporation, and alumnus Cai Jinyong; Vice President and Alumni of the World Bank Zhu Xian; Representative Susan Lee of Maryland; Dr. Mote, former president of the University of Maryland; Old friends Li Zhixiang and his wife from Peking University from Taiwan; and Cui Ge, a comedian who is popular on the Internet and alumni North America. Zhao Chang also expressed his gratitude to fellow associations, associations of colleges and alumni associations, association of Chinese colleges and universities, US-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Guangdong Chamber of Commerce and other associations and entrepreneurs who participated in the Peking University seminar for their support to this event.
Among the guests, Vice President Wu Zhipan gave a speech first and gave a report on the current development and future plans of the alma mater. The principal’s speech was detailed and wise. He said that Peking University, as the largest and most populous of the 83 schools in Beijing, far surpasses other schools. It has 120 undergraduate majors, more than 360 research institutes, and 48 doctoral mobile stations in Beijing. Of the 8 affiliated hospitals, 18 national first-level key disciplines. There are 14 thousand undergraduate students, 21 thousand postgraduates, 4 thousand international students, 1 thousand post-doctoral students, and 9.700,000 books in the library, ranking third in the country, only behind the National Library and the Shanghai Library. In terms of disciplines, Peking University's 18 disciplines account for one percent of the world. On average, there are more than 3000 stable SCI articles per year. In terms of future development, President Wu pointed out three points: In terms of teaching, small classes are promoted, which will face great pressure on resources. At the same time, the faculty will also face great pressure, but the school will still work hard to Small-class teaching development; in terms of scientific research, under the current situation that hardware facilities are at the same level as the world, it is necessary to pursue a mature mentality, from quantity and short-term benefits to quality and long-term development, to encourage originality; at the same time, it is necessary to focus on basic research Transformation of applied disciplines; In terms of talent training, President Wu advocates facing the world and facing the grassroots. President Wu finally expressed his hope to the alumni outside in his speech. He said that Peking University people should still have some responsibilities. Peking University people who face the world should take more responsibility for introducing China to the world and introducing the world to China. mind. The alumni have expressed the same feeling, and I believe that more and more alumni will make contributions in this regard. Principal Wu finished his speech and presented a copy of "Swallow Garden Architecture" to the alumni association as a gift, which will surely arouse the school-consciousness of the alumni present! President Wu also wrote an impromptu poem to congratulate the 20th anniversary of the Alumni Association:
After the rain, Washington was sunny again, and Peking University celebrated the Juhua Hall.Twenty years of friendship overseas celebration, with one heart to send Yan Yuanfang away.
Diligent study and hard work to travel far away from the West, dreams are strong around the east.
Tonight, foreigners talk about Taoism, and the Ming Dynasty's global sword eyebrows are rising.
On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, the Counselor and Deputy Consul General of the Chinese Embassy and alumnus He Lanjing presented a 20-year birthday congratulations to the Peking University Washington Alumni Association and welcomed the delegation led by Vice President Wu Zhipan. She recalled the historical moments she experienced at Peking University and shared a memory of Peking University: when the women's volleyball team won the championship for the first time in 1981, the excited students of Peking University enthusiastically cheered, embraced, and shouted "Unite, revitalize China." The hope that everyone cherished when Peking University students put up the slogan "Hello Xiaoping" during the 35th National Day parade in 1984. This is the indelible common memory and collective pride of Peking University people in that era. Counselor Ho then spoke highly of the Peking University Alumni Association, as an important force in the Chinese community in the Greater Washington area, for its contribution to enhancing the influence of Chinese culture in the United States, building a bridge between Chinese and American culture and economics. The embassy is very concerned about the development of the Peking University Alumni Association and will continue to support the development of the Alumni Association. Alumni Cai Jinyong, Executive Vice President and CEO of the International Finance Corporation, responded to President Wu’s "hope" in his speech. He believed that in his years of experience in international economics, trade and international development, what he hopes most is to be able to build a way to make China better understand In other countries, he believes that Peking University should make greater contributions in China's globalization. At the same time, Mr. Cai said that he will contribute more to the development of the alumni association in the future.
Representative Susan Lee of Maryland first expressed his gratitude to the mother present. The birthday celebration of the alumni association happened to be held on Mother's Day, which is also the most vivid portrayal of the relationship between alumni and the alumni association! Susan Lee believes that the DC Alumni Association is a very passionate and powerful organization in the local community, and sincerely wishes the Alumni Association will continue to develop well in the future. She also presented a certificate to the alumni association on behalf of the Maryland State Assembly, commending the alumni association for organizing and promoting various activities for alumni in the Greater Washington area for two decades.
Professor Mote, the former president of the University of Maryland, recalled in his speech that he had promoted close exchanges between Peking University and the University of Maryland during the tenure of President Xu Zhihong and President Zhou Qifeng since 1998, and hoped that the University of Maryland and Peking University could develop closer exchanges. Relationship.
Based on his life experience, Zhu Xian, a Peking University alumnus and vice president of the World Bank, gave a very enlightening and touching speech. I wish alumni graduated from the Department of Spanish of Peking University in 1982 and have been working in the Ministry of Finance ever since. He said that the source of the students in grades 77 and 78 is very different from that of later students. At that time, the campus was full of passion for dedicating to China's reform and opening up. He said that the impact of his alma mater on life and the world is ubiquitous. When they graduated, they voluntarily donated the statues of Li Dazhao and Cai Yuanpei. Cai Yuanpei advocated "freedom of thought, inclusiveness" and "patriotism, progress, democracy, and science." It is the pursuit of ideal personality, and it is still the driving force to inspire one's development. I wish alumni who have worked in the Chinese government for the first 15 years and international organizations for the next 15 years. They have very rich experience. He very generously shared a few of his stories with the alumni present, which is crucial for the younger brothers and sisters who lost the historical era. The first story is that in 1985 an international symposium on macroeconomic management (Bashanlun Conference) was organized with the World Bank. The conference gathered many domestic scholars and government officials engaged in economic reforms, as well as some world-class scholars. For the first time at this conference, macroeconomic regulation was regarded as a major policy goal, and for the first time, officials were able to recognize the concept of economic regulation in mainstream economics in the world. He also recalled the story of the first time a Chinese leader congratulated the appointment of foreign officials, the first time he realized the importance of domestic policy stability for investment promotion, and the story of the constant mastery and use of international The story of the rules. I wish the alumni’s speech is very thought-provoking. As he said, when working with international organizations, while not requiring the politicization of international non-governmental organizations, how to ensure that their policies will not be pan-politicized may be a problem today. problem. Alumni Zhu concluded that the patriotism, progress, democracy, and science advocated by Peking University still have far-reaching and practical significance in modern times. I wish the alumni have moved from a poor country to the second largest economy, from a debtor country to a creditor country, from completely ignorant of international rules to learning to use them, China’s reform and opening up, no matter from which perspective, it has already gone. It's so far away, so proud. Changes are happening and we need to continue to promote.
After the sincere and inspiring speeches of the guests and alumni, Director Li Yan introduced the past presidents of the alumni associations present and their main achievements on behalf of the alumni associations. Chairman Bao Yiming invited Vice President Wu to issue certificates to them in recognition They serve and contribute to the alumni association. Subsequently, Wang Qiyun, Liu Jiang, Mu Yirui and Zhao Chang successively represented all the former presidents (Lei Kejian, Xing Guangqian, Wang Qiyun, Yang Jingli, Liu Shuwang, Liu Jiang, Mu Yirui, Liu Hongxia, Lu Mei, Li Yeqing, Zhao Chang), I reviewed the development experience of the alumni association in the past 20 years in the form of a slide. Over the past two decades, the scale of the alumni association has continued to grow. It has expanded from dozens of people at the time of its establishment to today with the status of a non-profit organization, its own website, and more than 600 registered members. It has gathered from the 1940s to the new The generations of alumni who graduated from the century have formed a warm family. Over the past two decades, the Alumni Association has been active in the Greater Washington area, and the activities held are numerous and varied. From alumni festival celebrations, receiving alma mater leaders and student associations, promoting cultural and educational exchanges between China and the United States, to organizing professional lectures, and raising educational and cultural funds; from holding large-scale theatrical performances to caring about the hometown, organizing 98 anti-severe floods, 03 anti-SARS and In the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake and other fund-raising activities, the Peking University Washington Alumni Association has become the backbone of the local Chinese community, building a bridge for Sino-US education and cultural exchanges, and spreading the prestigious reputation of Peking University.
After lunch, the climax of the celebration was opened by the highlight of the whole party, North American Cui Ge. Cui Ge wore a suit and a straw hat, and he exploded the audience as soon as he played. North American Cui Ge is an overseas Chinese and English talk show artist, host and five famous Internet bloggers in China such as Sina and Sohu, with 70 million online fans; touring performances throughout North America, South America, Australia and mainland China; formerly Bill Gates, Gary Locke, Boeing President Simultaneous Interpreter, acted as the simultaneous interpreter for President Hu Jintao’s visit to the United States in 2006; and hosted the domestic PPTV folk Spring Festival Gala, International Satellite TV’s "Stars" talent show, and the annual Beijing Lao She Teahouse Spring Festival Gala And overseas versions of programs such as If You Are the One. North American Cui Ge has always been proud of being an alumnus of Peking University. Although his performance schedule is very full, he still turned down many invitations and made a special trip from Seattle to participate in the grand event of Peking University. He said that as a member of Peking University, he should make diversified contributions to society. It is his goal to bring American humor culture to China. He also hopes that through his efforts, Peking University people can take the lead in humorous. During the one-hour performance, Cui Ge made jokes one after another, one by one, and the audience clapped and laughed constantly.
Alumni Han Wei and Zhu Sha also sang songs such as "Mochizuki" and "Memory".
The celebration was officially decided only a short month ago. Under the leadership and coordination of President Bao Yiming, many directors, former presidents and volunteers of the alumni association worked hard and worked together to make the event a complete success. Zhao Chang, Mu Yirui, Liu Jiang, Lu Mei, Wang Qiyun and others invited guests and associations; Wang Qiyun contacted the hotel venue; Chi Yuechen, Li Rui and Li Yan publicized and reported on the event; Wang Qiyun, Zhou Tong and Li Xinguang Responsible for registration, registration, and brand printing; Chen Yuhuan collected photos of the alumni association activities and made them into slides; Li Yan drafted the main achievements of the previous presidents; Wang Qiyun and Wu Dawei were the first to arrive at the scene, and many of them arrived first Alumni helped prepare for the event; Han Wei and Zhu Sha carefully prepared and sang songs; Bao Yiming, Mu Yirui, Wang Qiyun and Wu Dawei went to the airport and station to welcome the alma mater delegation and guests; Zhao Jianfei was in charge of computer operations at the celebration; Gu Yan, Qiang Lu, Qingliang Li, and Chunzhang Yang were responsible for the photography; Gong Jin provided projectors and audio equipment. Alumni will express their heartfelt thanks to them! This event was also sponsored by the following organizations and individuals: Washington Noah Center, Li Hongcheng/Yang Jingli alumni couple, Qi Weiming real estate agent, Taishanhui restaurant.
This celebration is just the beginning of the 20th anniversary of the Peking University Alumni Association. In the coming months, the alumni association will also hold a series of activities such as lectures, forums, singing competitions, and publish a memorial book. Alumni and all walks of life are welcome to provide us with valuable suggestions, and hope to see more friends to participate in the event.
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