Midsummer ushers in commencement amid the fragrance of gardenias. On June 7th-8th, the grand graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 at Taizhou University was held on its two campuses. The students, who have successfully completed their studies, bid farewell to the University and embark on their journey to pursue their lofty dreams.
University leaders Cui Fengjun, Le Chuanyong, Zhao Xiaoming, Wang Zheng, Hu Shaoguang, Li Weiming, Yang Jianguo, and Jin Song attended the ceremony and took their seats on the podium. The ceremony was presided over by Jin Xianlong, Vice Chairman of the University’s Bachelor’s Degree Evaluation Committee and Deputy Secretary of the University CPC Committee.
The ceremony officially commenced to the resounding national anthem. At first, Cui Fengjun, Secretary of the University CPC Committee, adorned the students who were selected as Alumni Liaison Ambassadors with sash and presented the letter of appointment to them. Then Le Chuanyong, Deputy Secretary of the University CPC Committee and University President, turned the tassel for the students, conferred degrees on them and offered them graduation gifts. Later, Zhao Xiaoming, member of the University CPC Committee and Vice University President, read out the decision on the conferment of bachelor's degrees, awarding of honors of outstanding graduates and the appointment of Alumni Liaison Ambassadors. The university leaders seated on the podium presented awards to the representatives of students who were conferred with the title of Outstanding Graduates of Zhejiang Province.
A total of 3,969 students from the Class of 2023 obtained bachelor’s degrees. Among them, 162 graduates were awarded the title of “Outstanding Graduates of Zhejiang Province’s Higher Education Institutions”, 498 graduates received the title of “Outstanding Graduates of Taizhou University”, and 131 graduates were appointed as “Alumni Liaison Ambassadors of Taizhou University”.
President Le Chuanyong delivered a speech on the theme of “write a glorious chapter of youth with persistent strive”. He commended that the Class of 2023 have contributed to the development of the University with their youthful energy and talent, creating many moving stories. They have made remarkable achievements in various fields and overcome tough challenges, showcasing the brilliance of their university journey. As beneficiaries, witnesses, and participants in the University’s construction, reform, and development, they have spent a wonderful time together with the University.
Youth is all about “colorfulness and vibrancy”. College graduates, who are about to step into society, are the painters of their own lives who will use the palette in their hands to create splendid works. As a farewell message, President Le encouraged the graduates to write a glorious chapter of youth with persistent strive from three aspects by referring to the three colors (red, white and blue), in the University logo.
He said, “I hope that you will paint on the canvas of your youth with the brightest red color. Be patriotic, and serve the country with all your capabilities; learn the pioneering spirit, and strive to be the new generation of pioneers with loyalty, dedication, enterprise and collaboration; draw strength from the history of our university, and carry the lofty aspirations and sprint with all your might towards your goals.
I hope that you will polish the painting of your youth with the solemn white color. Be diligent in cultivating your virtues, and keep a clear mind in the face of temptations and setbacks; be humble, and ready to learn with an empty cup mentality; be patient, and accumulate strength for future progress; be brave, and embrace a spirit of courage and responsibility, so as to fearlessly rise to the occasion and tackle the toughest challenges.
I hope that you will add dazzle to the painting of your youth with the purest blue color. Take reading as a way of life and learning as an ongoing journey with a destination of constant improvement; embrace a spirit of relentless self-improvement, and turn it into a shining label on yourselves; keep a broad mind, and expand your horizons.”
As representatives of graduates, Li Hongyu from the School of Humanities, Lu Jialing from the School of Teacher Education, Wang Zhiyue from the School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Yu Liwen from the School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering expressed their affection for their alma mater and vowed to take with themselves the sense of pride and responsibility that is unique to TZUers and pay back to the society with practical actions. As representatives of faculty members, Dr. Ke Lianmin from the School of Marxism, Dr. Ma Junzhou from the School of Foreign Languages, Dr. Zhang Li from the School of Intelligent Manufacturing, and Dr. Zhang Tingbo from the School of Art and Design gave speeches and encouraged students to maintain their enthusiasm for hard work and attain a fulfilling life. Representatives of distinguished alumni Chen Qiaopan and Jin Songtao, along with representatives of outstanding residence life coordinators Chen Lifeng and Wang Shunli, expressed their fond feelings and good wishes to the graduates.
Farewell, Class of 2023! As you embark on your separate adventures, your alma mater wishes you a journey of boundless opportunities and a bright future. May each of you stay true to yourselves and grow into individuals with high aspirations, unwavering determination, and the ability to consistently make progress throughout your lives.
Cui Fengjun is taking a group photo with the representatives of the newly-appointed Alumni Liaison Ambassadors.
Representatives of Outstanding Graduates of Zhejiang Province are taking a group photo.
Representatives of graduates Li Hongyu, Lu Jialing, Wang Zhiyue and Yu Liwen are giving speeches.
Representatives of faculty members Ke Lianmin, Ma Junzhou, Zhang Li and Zhang Tingbo are giving speeches.
Representatives of distinguished alumni Chen Qiaopan and Jin Songtao and representatives of outstanding residence life coordinators Chen Lifeng and Wang Shunlare are giving speeches.
