On April 19, the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) held a reunion for the Class of 1996 to mark the 30th anniversary of their graduation, under the theme “Thirty Years Through Wind and Rain, a Lifelong Bond with USTB.” The School of Economics and Management (SEM) actively supported the organization of the event and welcomed its alumni back to campus.
In preparation for the reunion, SEM worked closely with the University's Alumni Association to contact alumni, compile relevant information, prepare reunion materials, and arrange volunteers to assist with registration, directions, and photography. In the morning, alumni from SEM's Class of 1996 checked in and attended a commemorative ceremony at the university gymnasium.
During the ceremony, USTB Party Secretary Xu Xiaoping reviewed the University's achievements in serving national needs, strengthening its institutional capacity, advancing talent development, and developing the Xiong'an campus. She encouraged alumni to visit their alma mater regularly and contribute their knowledge and experience to USTB's ambition to become a world-class university. Former USTB President Yang Tianjun fondly recalled the Class of 1996's years at the University, praising their dedication to rigorous study and hands-on practice. He commended their achievements in serving the country through their work on the front lines and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence and supporting their alma mater's development.
In the afternoon, SEM warmly welcomed the alumni back to the School and opened its classrooms, laboratories, and a dedicated space known as “Jing Guan Ke Zhan” for visits and informal exchanges. After three decades apart, many alumni were visibly moved to see one another again, embracing and exchanging warm greetings. Sitting together, they reminisced about their student days and shared stories of their professional journeys and personal commitments over the years. As they walked through the SEM Building and saw how the School had changed, they expressed genuine pride in its growth and development.
Thirty years had brought change, but the deep bonds between teachers and students and among classmates remained. For the alumni, SEM would always be a warm and welcoming home, no matter where life took them. The reunion concluded with group photographs amid laughter and heartfelt conversation, a reminder that the connections forged decades ago remained as strong as ever.
The successful reunion was made possible by the dedicated efforts of class liaison representatives and the enthusiastic participation of alumni. More than a heartwarming reunion across three decades, the gathering marked a new starting point for strengthening shared understanding and bringing alumni together in support of the School's development. Looking ahead, SEM will continue to provide thoughtful support for its alumni and create more opportunities for connection and exchange, ensuring that the enduring bond between USTB and its alumni continues to inspire and support them in the years to come.
