On May 22, the donation ceremony for the "Zhang Qun Education Fund," proposed and funded by alumni of the School of Economics and Management, was held in Conference Room 306 of the University Administrative Building. Prior to the ceremony, University President Yang Renshu met with Zhang Qun, distinguished guests, and alumni.
Vice President Peng Qinghong, former Dean of the School of Economics and Management Zhang Qun, University Professor and President of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies Yan Xiangbin, Deputy Director of the University Council, Vice President of the University Alumni Association, Director of the Board of Directors of the Education Development Foundation, and former Deputy Party Secretary Quan Liangzhu, Deputy Director of the University Council, Vice President of the University Alumni Association, Director of the Board of Directors of the Education Development Foundation, former Vice Presidents Wang Weicai and He Minqing, Director of the Office of the Alumni Association and the Foundation Office Yan Kuiming, Dean of the School of Economics and Management Gu Wei, representatives from relevant university departments, and faculty and student representatives from the school jointly attended the donation ceremony. Wu Sen, Party Secretary of the School of Economics and Management, presided over the ceremony.
Peng Qinghong pointed out that Professor Zhang Qun personally experienced and promoted the rapid development of the School of Economics and Management, influencing generation after generation of students. The establishment of the Zhang Qun Education Fund not only reflects the alumni's deep affection for their alma mater and their earnest expectations for the growth and development of young students, but also injects new vitality into the school's discipline construction, talent cultivation, and scientific research. He stated that the university will live up to the trust placed in it, effectively leverage the Zhang Qun Education Fund, and make new contributions to building a first-class school of economics and management with industry characteristics and cultivating more first-class economics and management professionals.
Gu Wei introduced the donation details of the Zhang Qun Education Fund. The fund was proposed by some alumni of the School of Economics and Management and jointly funded to recognize Professor Zhang Qun's outstanding contributions and to support the high-quality development and talent cultivation work of the school.
Li Jie, founder and chairman of the board of J&T Express, and Lai Ningchang, chairman of Dongling Holding Group Co., Ltd., expressed their gratitude in their speeches for the cultivation of their alma mater and the teachings of their esteemed mentor. Li Jie shared his personal growth experience and emphasized that as students, they should inherit and carry forward the spirit of selfless love and generosity of Professor Zhang Qun. He stated that the fund was established to support the development of the university and the school, and to cultivate more talented individuals who are grateful and possess a strong sense of social responsibility for the country and society. Lai Ningchang expressed that during his student days, countless students grew and succeeded with the support of Professor Zhang Qun, and as a student himself, he is willing to give back to his alma mater and mentor for their moral education, teaching, and nurturing, and to contribute to the cultivation of new-era economics and management talents and the development of the university and school.
At the ceremony, Yan Kuiming signed donation agreements with alumni Li Jie and Lai Ningchang; Yan Xiangbin presented a donation certificate to alumni Li Jie, and Wang Weicai awarded alumni Li Jie a "Education Contribution Award" commemorative plaque; Quan Liangzhu presented a donation certificate to alumni Lai Ningchang, and He Minqing awarded alumni Lai Ningchang a "Education Contribution Award" commemorative plaque.
Professor Dai Shufen, student representative of Professor Zhang Qun and former Party Secretary of the School of Economics and Management, expressed her highest respect for Professor Zhang Qun's dedication to the school as his home, his painstaking efforts, and his devotion to cultivating generation after generation of students. She pointed out that the establishment of the fund is of great significance to the growth and development of faculty and students in the school, and that the spirit of Professor Zhang Qun's willingness to be a ladder for others and his selfless dedication should be fully carried forward to make greater contributions to the development of the university and the school.
Zhang Qun reviewed the development history of the School of Economics and Management. He emphasized that each generation has its own mission, and the development of the school cannot be separated from the support and help of teachers, students, and alumni. He expressed his gratification and pride at the alumni's active giving back to their alma mater, supporting the development of the university's education and the cultivation of young talents. He hoped that in the future, all faculty and students of the school would unite as one, be willing to dedicate themselves, carry forward the spirit of practical work, be brave in pioneering and innovating, and jointly write a brilliant chapter in the development of the school.
During the discussion and exchange session, Yan Xiangbin, Xie Hui, Party Secretary of the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, Gou Lianjie, Executive Vice Principal of the Party School of the Party Leadership Group of Sinopec and Party Secretary of the Petrochemical Management Cadre College, Gao Junshan, former Vice Dean of the School of Economics and Management, and more than 10 other alumni representatives and senior faculty representatives spoke in turn.
The "Zhang Qun Education Fund" embodies Professor Zhang Qun's rigorous and pragmatic approach to scholarship and his tireless educational philosophy. The School of Economics and Management will uphold the spirit of "Virtuous Practice, Learning and Innovation" to build consensus, forge ahead with determination, and provide solid and reliable support and make greater contributions to promoting national development and industry progress.
