With the plum-scented breeze, the year of pig was approaching. On the afternoon of Feb. 1st, all the seats in the second dining hall of Xuhui Campus were occupied and the festival atmosphere pervaded across the campus. With the theme of "Cooperation & Development," SJTUers gathered to celebrate 2019 Chinese new year.
Chairperson of the University Council Jiang Sixian, President Lin Zhongqin and other school leaders, personages of all circles, alumni, as well as representatives of SJTU workers, youth, women and students gathered to review the rapid development of SJTU and exchange their new year greetings.
President Lin introduced the achievements made during the past year. In 2018, notable progress was made in SJTU's academic level and comprehensive strength. Satisfactory answers were also given to talent training, faculty building, research, international teaching and so on. In 2019, SJTU will sprint to the goal of being among the world's top universities.
Zhang Hongtao, Alumni representative and General Manager of Shanghai Cuiheng Management and Consulting Co., Ltd addressed that he would continue to devote himself to the school development.
Zheng Tianhui, Alumni representative and founder of "Love Your Motherland, Bring Honor to Your Alma Mater" Scholarship shared her feelings about the development of SJTU and the prosperity of the motherland.
On the stage, SJTU Leaders sent their best wishes to all SJTUers. On behalf of the SJTU leadership, Jiang Sixian wished you a happy, healthy and lucky year.
SJTUers of all ages danced and sang to spent this festive moment together and showed their best wishes to the upcoming new year.
In the end, all the guests stood up and sang the beautiful school songs. Best wished were given to SJTU to make more progress in the new year and to our country to underpin its people-oriented approach.
Translated by Liu Yixuan Reviewed by Wang Bingyu