On August 20th, the Zijingang Campus was alive with enthusiasm as it held its Convocation to welcome the Class of 2028. The ceremony was not only a celebration but also a call to action for new students.
In his keynote address, President DU Jiangfeng welcomed the students with a powerful message about the potential of youth. He emphasized, Youthful strength lies in setting lofty ambitions, committing to moral clarity, pursuing extensive knowledge, and embracing significant global responsibilities. He inspired the students to stand firm against the tides of challenge, well-prepared to tackle urgent global and national issues.
Representing the upperclassmen, DAI Rongying, a senior from the School of Literature and member of the Student Union Executive Committee, encouraged the freshmen to uphold the university’s legacy of excellence and service. We must aspire to lofty goals, innovate new paths, and engage earnestly with the challenges of our times, he said.
Freshman representative YANG Zizhu from the engineering program expressed the hope for navigating the university life with her peers. To truly thrive, we must cultivate independence, enhance our problem-solving capabilities, and boldly embrace the challenges that define our era, she suggested.
The event also featured a tribute to the University's 127-year history through poetry recitations, symbolizing the beginning of a transformative journey for the new students.
As the university flag entered the scene, it brought a wave of enthusiasm and commitment among the students and faculty. The collective chant, Hello Zhejiang University! Hello freshmen! echoed through the venue.
Under the witness of their mentors, the freshmen solemnly donned the university emblem, a gesture that symbolically marked their induction into the Zhejiang University community.
The ceremony concluded with the university anthem playing against a vibrant light show, signaling the start of an ambitious journey for these eager young minds, ready to explore and innovate on their quest for truth.
