SEM Holds Reunion Event for the Class of 1983 Alumni on the 40th Anniversary of Graduation
On the morning of July 2, 2023, the reunion event for the Class of 1983 alumni of the School of Economics and Management (SEM) was successfully held in Room 1205 of the Economics and Management Building. More than 20 alumni from the Class of 1983 traveled from far and wide across the country to gather at their alma mater, relive their youth, reminisce about the good old days, and strengthen their classmate bonds. Attendees included Gu Wei, Dean of SEM; Wu Sen, Party Secretary of SEM; Fan Xiaohua and Huang Xiaoxia, Deputy Deans of SEM; Ni Yu, Deputy Party Secretary and Deputy Dean of SEM. The event was hosted by Zhang Yalin, an alumnus of the Class of 1983.
Event Scene
At the beginning of the event, attendees watched a promotional video of USTB and gained a comprehensive understanding of the university's development journey over its more than 70-year history and the remarkable achievements it has made.
Watching Promotional Video
During the symposium, Dean Gu Wei, on behalf of the School, warmly welcomed the alumni back to their alma mater on the occasion of their 40th graduation anniversary, and provided a detailed introduction to the School's development overview, discipline construction, scientific research, faculty recruitment and cultivation, and talent training, highlighting the outstanding achievements in these areas. He fully acknowledged the contributions made by the alumni to the development of their alma mater, expressed heartfelt gratitude for their long-standing care, attention, and support for the School's development, and hoped that the alumni would continue to care about and support the development and construction of the School, actively offering suggestions and proposals for promoting the high-quality development of the School.
Gu Wei's Speech
Secretary Wu Sen, in her speech, extended a warm welcome to the alumni for their return to the School. She gave a focused introduction to the School's alumni work, which has established a whole-process alumni education platform covering students' professional competency development, innovation and entrepreneurship support, growth motivation and assistance, student leadership programs, and internship and employment guidance. She stated that alumni are an important force for the School's development, thanked the alumni for their ongoing support, and expressed her hope that they would often come back to visit and offer valuable opinions and suggestions for the School's various endeavors.
Wu Sen's Speech
In the subsequent open discussion session, the alumni shared their experiences, thoughts, feelings, and insights accumulated over the years. They fondly recalled their youthful days and wonderful study days at their alma mater. The alumni were deeply moved by the development and changes of the university and the School, and felt immense pride in the institution's achievements. They expressed that no matter where they are, they will continue to pay attention to and support the development and construction of the School, and sincerely wish their alma mater ever greater success.
Open Discussion
Forty years of trials and tribulations cannot fade the deep gratitude towards teachers; forty years of striving and tempering cannot forget the deep bonds of classmate friendship. Amid the sharing and reminiscence of the alumni, the reunion event for the Class of 1983 alumni on the 40th anniversary of graduation was successfully concluded. The alumni took a group photo in front of the Economics and Management Building, accompanied by School leaders and teachers.
Group Photo
This reunion event for the Class of 1983 alumni was successfully organized with the enthusiastic efforts of class liaison officers and the careful preparation of the School, and received a positive response and active participation from the alumni. It is believed that taking this reunion as an opportunity, the alumni will continuously strengthen their connections with class fellows and the School. The School will also further center on alumni needs, continuously explore new ways to serve alumni, strengthen ties with alumni through various activities, continuously empower alumni work, and gather formidable strength for the School's development.
