Nanning University celebrated its 39th anniversary with a series of activities-Nanning University International Affairs Division

Nanning University celebrated its 39th anniversary with a series of activities

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发布时间：2024-12-26
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On December 25, Nanning University (UNN) held a series of activities to celebrate the 39th anniversary of its founding, in order to implement the fundamental task of fostering virtue through education, better practice the original mission of educating people for the Party and nation, inherit and carry forward UNN’s core values of “Self-improvement, responsibility, Eminence and Helpfulness”, improve the quality of campus culture, and unite teachers and students.

On the morning of December 25, nearly a hundred people attended the alumni meeting held by UNN, reminiscing about their school days and offering suggestions for the development of UNN, including presidents, vice presidents, secretaries-general and alumni representatives of various alumni association chapters. Before the meeting, the alumni also visited the Art Gallery, Intelligent Manufacturing Research and Innovation Center, and Guangxi Key Laboratory of International Join for China-ASEAN Comprehensive Transportation. After the visit, a meeting was held in Conference Room 400 of the Administration Building.

In the afternoon of the same day, UNN teachers and students started the torch relay activity, and 39 torchbearers consisting of the 2023 Bu Gu Award winners, faculty and staff representatives, student representatives, and alumni representatives carried out the torch relay. At 17:30, Vice President Gong Ji lit the first torch at the Bu Gu Lighthouse, and the torch relay began with the start of the first torchbearer, teacher Deng Haibei. The torch relay route starts at Bugu Lighthouse, followed by Bugu Lake, Qingxiu Wind-rain Bridge, Houde Square, Nanhu Road, Fuwen Avenue, Feng Qi Road, Youlin Road, ASEAN Experimental Building, Silicon Valley Avenue, and finally the torch is passed to Houde Square, the venue of the bonfire night party.

At night, UNN teachers and students gathered at the Bugu Lake to celebrate the 39th anniversary of the establishment of UNN. Tang Jiwu, Honorary Chairman of UNN, Zhu Hai, Member of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager of Nanning Weining Group, and Zheng Xueqin, UNN tenured professor, attended the bonfire night party. Also present at the party were members of the school board and members of leadership team.

The bonfire night party kicked off with the recitation of “Time Rings· UNN2024” by six teachers and students. The audience reviewed the achievements of UNN in teaching, scientific research and other aspects in 2024. These glories are not only the achievements of UNN’s development, but also the results of the joint efforts of every teacher and student. With the sound of 39 salutes and the cheers of the audience, the 39th torchbearer, student Ma Xiaofei, and UNN President Li Dongxue lit the bonfire together, and the Bugu Lighthouse lit up at the same time. In the lively and wonderful performances, everyone was immersed in a joyful atmosphere, and wished UNN a better future. Teachers and students sang and danced around the bonfire, shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand. Through the warmth and light of the bonfire, everyone looked back on the glorious past and looked forward to a better future. As the Happy Birthday song sounded, the UNN 39th anniversary cake designed and made by teachers and students of College of Food and Quality Engineering was delivered to the party. UNN Honorary Chairman Tang Jiwu, UNN President Li Dongxue and the student representative Ma Xiaofei cut the cake together.

The wall of the UNN Library staged a wonderful light show, which interacted deeply with the light and shadow of the UNN campus, adding a dreamy sense to the entire campus. Teachers and students enjoyed the light and shadow performances of the lake and land from multiple angles, and felt the unique charm of the Bugu Lake Scenic Spot.

Amidst the light and shadow, performers of striking iron flowers appeared, waving special iron rods to create dazzling sparks that resemble firework, leaving audiences in awe. Every strike was accompanied by the cheers of the audience, and the atmosphere on the scene was pushed to a climax again and again. The performers stroke the high-temperature molten iron into the air, instantly presenting a variety of gorgeous patterns that are breathtakingly beautiful, such as blooming peonies, splashing waterfalls, and gorgeous meteors. The performance of striking iron flowers not only allowed everyone to enjoy the charm of traditional Chinese art, but also gave new vitality to the intangible cultural heritage on campus.

Foster virtue through education. Pass on the torch from generation to generation. Many hands make light work and Bugu forever. UNN has achieved its current success thanks to the concerted efforts of all teachers, students and alumni, as well as the care and support from people from all walks of life. UNN will continue to be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and implement the spirit of the national, regional and municipal education conferences. UNN has always been, and will continue to be, actively involved in building a strong country in education, implementing the fundamental task of fostering virtue through education, focusing on the goals of school review and evaluation and becoming a master degree-conferring university, concentrating efforts on planning the “15th Five-Year Plan” development, and contributing to the development of Guangxi under Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

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