The New Year has begun. Let’s move forward! On January 17, the 23rd of the last month in lunar calendar, Donghua Restaurant at Yan’an Road Campus of DHU was decorated with lanterns and colored hangings, creating a happy and peaceful atmosphere. Party Secretary Liu Chenggong, President Yu Jianyong, Deputy Party Secretaries Liu Shuhui and Cui Yunhua, and Vice Presidents Qiu Gao, Qing Fengling, Chen Nanliang and Shu Huisheng, as well as more than 600 teachers and students who did not go home jointly celebrated the Chinese New Year of Gengzi. Heads of various departments and colleges, and teacher representatives also attended the party.
At the party, Liu Chenggong offered new year blessings to all the students, teachers and staff. He said that 2019 was an unforgettable year for us. DHU students confided their love to the motherland in the name of youth and celebrated the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which demonstrated the young generation’s ambition to serve their motherland and to work together to realize the Chinese dream. We have carried out in-depth educational activities themed on “never forget the original intention and remember the mission”, and made advances with united efforts, demonstrating our firm confidence and determination in educating people for the party and the country. In the new year, standing at the historical intersection of the “two centenary goals”, we will adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialist Economy with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, based on the fundamental mission of strengthening moral education and cultivating people, formulate and promote the implementation of the action plan of “Striving, Donghua”, fulfill the original aspiration and mission, and write a new chapter in the process of promoting the high-quality and connotative development of the University.
In the speech, Yu Jianyong expressed his thanks to everyone for their contributions to the development of the University in the past year. He said that at this very important moment, looking back on the year 2019 we had gone through together, during which time we grandly celebrated the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the morale of Chinese people has been greatly improved. In 2019, the school has made a series of progress and breakthroughs in personnel training, scientific research, social services, cultural heritage and innovation, international cooperation and exchange. All the teachers earnestly have fulfilled their mission of teaching and educating people. Donghua students have striven to be better in the past year, realizing their comprehensive development of moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetics and labor education. This year is the final year of a decisive victory in building a well-off society in all respects and the last year of the 13th five-year plan, as well as a year for DHU to continue to forge ahead. He hoped that all Donghua people would work harder in the new year, be united as one, be able to face up to difficulties and seize every minute they spend.
(University leaders giving New Year’s consolation money to students from families with financial difficulties choosing not to go home)
The flying balloons, the red lanterns, the newly decorated School Motto plaque, “Dong Xiaoyang” with red firecrackers and candied haws in both hands... created a thriving scene with a feeling of warmth. “A most beautiful country and I, fighting for the dream”, “Xuexi Qiangguo”, there was a special wish tree full of New Year’s wishes written by students. People gathered in front of the wishing wall and chose the wish cards such as “Get score 550 in cet6”,”Win a scholarship”, “Say goodbye to single life”, and “All wishes come true”, and took pictures.
(Site of the Party)
(Students presenting wonderful performances)
The performances designed, directed and performed by the Youth League Committee, the Student Union, the Student Art Troupe and the “Xiao Tian Cheng” volunteer service team pushed the atmosphere of the scene to the exciting climax. The University also gave New Year’s consolation money to students from families with financial difficulties staying at school. “I couldn’t go home to celebrate the New Year, because I have to do research. Enjoying a big New Year’s Eve dinner really make me feel the love and warmth. Thanks for the careful arrangement of the University. Happy New Year to all the Donghua People!” Tan Yuhao, a student from the College of Textiles said. “I usually live and study at the Yan’an Road Campus, and eat meals in the canteen every day. But today, I suddenly realized that the staff working in the canteen can’t go home to celebrate the New Year just like us. I really appreciate them.” Wang Junjie, a student from the School of Business and Management exclaimed. “I have been a volunteer for two consecutive years. It’s my pleasure to serve students who can’t go home. I will have a New Year’s Eve dinner with my families next week. Before that, having a New Year’s Eve party with you is really a special experience.” Zheng Hao, a student from the College of Science said.
(Site of the Party)
It is learned that, as the Chinese New Year is approaching, the University has issued travel expenses, winter subsidies and winter clothing being worth nearly RMB 260,000 to 806 students from families with financial difficulties, and organized several heartwarming teacher-student symposium. Meanwhile, through Yiban, WeChat and other platforms, the University has reminded the students that they should pay attention to safety, keep warm and defend cold, and wished them to enjoy a happy and auspicious New Year.
