Time: Sept. 11th, 2018
Editor: Li Weimiao, Chen Wenju, Du Mingcan
Publisher: News Center

Jinan University held 2018 opening ceremonies on its Shipai, Panyu, Zhuhai and Shenzhen campuses on Sept. 10, when 10,795 freshmen from more than 50 countries and regions started new chapters of their lives at JNU. After the ceremonies, the 10-day freshman training camp kicked off.

University leaders and administrators from various colleges and departments attended the ceremonies, which were led by Vice Presidents Rao Min, Zhang Ronghua and Liu Jiesheng.

(The opening ceremony)

On behalf of all the teachers and students, President Song Xianzhong extended a welcome and congratulation to the 2018 freshmen. He pointed out that JNU, with its long and glorious history, has a responsibility to spread Chinese culture all over the world.

Song also mentioned how much effort the freshmen had put into being admitted to JNU. However, what's past is past, he said, and now you are facing a new mission: you have to spend the four years of university well. As JNU's new president and an alumnus, he shared his experience with the freshmen while expressing the wish that they will stay true to themselves, value their time and accomplish their missions.

(President Song delivering his speech.)

After his speech, representatives of teachers and freshmen spoke, encouraging all the freshmen to dream and strive for success.

(A freshman representative speaking.)

(JNU leaders pin school badges on freshmen.)

On the day of the opening ceremony, which was also the 34th Teachers' Day in China, the representatives sent their sincere blessings and respect to all the teachers and reminded the audience that JNU students contributed to the establishment of Teachers' Day by riding bicycles to Beijing to propose setting aside a day to honor the contributions all teachers make.

(Party Secretary Lin Rupeng delivering his speech.)

(JNU leaders issuin g appointment letters to the lecturers.)

(Lin and Song presenting the training camp flag to the freshman representative.)