On the morning of June 23, Hainan University (HNU) heldthe 2024 graduation ceremony anddegreesconfermentceremony in the multi-functional stadium, celebrating themost significant achievements of9,822graduatingstudents.
The ceremony held on the morning of June 23, 2024.
Fu Xuanguo, Chairman of the HNU Council, and Luo Qingming, the Presidentof HNU,Chairman of the Academic Degrees Committee and academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences attended the ceremony.Otherleadership membersof the university also participated in the ceremony, includingZhang Jiyou, Cao Bing, GaoTiangong, Nie Qingbin, Qiu Xiguang, He Yong, Zou Yonghua, Liu Qian, Li Buhong, Chen Jun, Han Shumei, Tan Yong and Yang Zhixin.The ceremony was presided over by Liu Qian, HNU vice president.
Luo Qingming delivered a speechwith the title of“Set Sail When the Windis Strong, set off When the Mindis Shining”.In his speech,Luoextendedcongratulation to theClass of2024 and his heartfelt gratitude to all the faculty, parents and people from all walks of life who had worked hard and devoted themselves to the growth of the students.
Luo Qingming is delivering a speech.
Luonotedthat theClass of 2024 hasenriched their knowledge and insight,andsublimated their ideals and beliefs during their years in HNU. Now, they are full of strength, courage and confidencewhich arederived from the everlasting “HNU Spirit”, from the development of HNU, and from the booming Hainan Free Trade Port. Today,with these strength, courage and confidence, theyare about to embark on a new journey andare sure towrite a new chapterin their future development.
Luo Qingmingshared hisheartfelt wishwithall graduates: The clearer one understands, the more steadfast one acts; observing the present, one also glimpses the future; towards new goals, let us set off anew. He hoped that the graduates integrate their ideals into the national development and progress of the times,and pass onthe HNU spiritin their efforts to develop their own career.He hoped thaton the new journey, students could boast the courage and resilience to face up to difficulties, challenges and setbacks, and the determination toachieve what they want to be;students need to beoptimistic,perseverantand bravein the pursuit of their dreams.Hewould be very much happy to seethe students` intelligence and wisdomdisplayed in the areas ofeconomicdevelopment, cultural development, socialprogress,andthe scientific and technological innovation.
“Your growth is a part of theprocess of deepening reform and rapid developmentofHainan Universityand you are growing alongthe same direction asthat of theHainan Free Trade Portdevelopment.” Luo said that Hainan is in desperate need of talents than at any time in history. In the construction of the Hainan FTP, what is the role of Hainan University? The answer is that HNU will make constant efforts to contribute to the development of Hainan FTP. This is a solemn commitment of HNU, and also the responsibility of every member of the HNU. He looked forward to seeing student stayin Hainanand realize their dreams in the construction of the FTP.
Luo encouraged all graduates to enhance their sense of historical responsibility and mission, and strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.With a broad mind and a long-term vision, they should continue to achieve newdreams, creations, transformations, and blooming.
Zhang Jiyou, vice secretary of CPC Hainan university committee,read out thename-list of outstandinggraduates. Fu Xuanguo and Luo Qingming jointly presented awards to therepresentatives ofoutstanding graduates.
Fu Xuanguo and Luo Qingmingarejointlypresentingawards tothe representativesof outstandinggraduate.
Cao Bing read out the document ofdegree conferment. Luo turned the tassels,awarded degrees andpresented degree certificatestoall doctoralgraduatespresent.Other HNU leadership members respectivelyturned the tassels,awarded degrees andpresenteddegree certificatestothe representatives of master graduates and undergraduates.
Luo Qingming is turning the tassel of the doctoral graduates.
Luo Qingming is conferringdegrees andpresentingcertificates to doctoral graduates.
Fu Xuanguo is awarding degrees andpresentingcertificates to the graduates.
Representatives of the graduates expressed their deep feelings and gratitude for their alma mater, recallingthe years of growth at the university and sharingtheir vision for future.
Ren Laitan, a representative of graduates from PuchengCollegeand the Law School of Hainan University, said thathis dream would flow with the development of HNU and the Hainan FTP. Four years have passed in a flash, and the sceneof the first day ofuniversitylifeis still vivid. He sincerely hopes that as the alumni of Hainan University and contributors to the construction of Hainan FTP, the graduates willneverforget the alma mater and the beautiful island with coconut trees, sea breeze, and charming scenery.
Ren Laitan isspeaking.
“We should notidle awayourtimeandwe need tomove forward with determination. I hope that all of you can rise unsullied from mud andalways keep your original aspiration.”saidWang Mengnan, amaster`sgraduaterepresentativefrom QingyunCollegeand the School of Computer Science and Technology. He addedthat although thegraduateswillembark ondifferent journeys, theyarealwaysHNUers. “Weneed tosurely keep up with the times, maintain a high-spirited attitude of fearlessness inface ofdifficulties, and carry forward HNU`s spirit that we dare to fight hardships and struggle, bearingour ownresponsibilities.”
Wang Mengnan isspeaking.
“I wish my alma mater a better tomorrow.”saidNnabuike SundayChisom,arepresentative of international graduatesfromNigeria. Hestudied in HNU with sponsorship fromthe Hainan Provincial Government Scholarship. He addedthat through several years of study at HNU, he not only improved his Chinese language skills, and received various honors and awards, but more importantly, he fully demonstrated his talents and exercised various abilities here. “I will continue to maintain passion and enthusiasm,andbetter demonstrate my strength and creativity, and contribute my own strength to building a global community of shared future.”
Nnabuike Sunday Chisom isspeaking.
Professor Zhang Jiachao,a facultyrepresentative from the School of Food Science and Engineering,expressed hiswish to all the graduates. “You should face up to difficulties andshoulderresponsibilities bravelytosublimate morality and self-discipline.” Hebelieved that the students were ready for the new journey, like young eagles eager to find their own sky. He hoped thatwiththe concern and blessing, the graduates would go ahead without hesitation, even if the road ahead would be long and tough.
Zhang Jiachao isspeaking.
Ms. Zhao Xuetao,a parentof Guan Zhao who is graduatingfromTiangong College and International Business School, expressed her sincere gratitude to allfaculty in HNU. She said thatHNUprovides studentsa vast developmentspacewhere they couldacquireknowledge, develop andrealizetheir dreams, and grow stronger andbraver. She hoped that the graduates would uphold thescholasticspiritofstriving to learn and explore, and seize the opportunities andfight against thechallengestoset sailin their life.
Zhao Xuetao isspeaking.
Li Qingping, an alumnus ofclass 2003and the chairman of Dongguan Darui Electronics Co., Ltd., delivered a speech titled “Let the Road Ahead Full withIdeals and Beliefs, Actions and Persistence”.“The road ahead is always full ofhardship. When you encounter setbacks, challenges, and choices, I believe that thefightingspiritand persistence you have learned in HNU will surely make you go forward with determination. In this process, youneed to constantly reflect on yourselves and improve yourselves, and find the value and meaning of life, so as to realize your ideals and goals,” Li said.
Li Qingping isspeaking.
May all graduates brave the wind and rain, and sail with all their strengths, carrying the expectations and blessings of their alma mater to embark on a new journey and write a more exciting chapter in their lives!
Other HNU leadership members, and chief of Schools andColleges, as well as representatives of alumni, teachers, graduates, and parents of graduates, attended the ceremony.
Source from HNU News
Translated by Lin Zhiyi
Proofread by Chen Chuanxian, Yang Jie
