“Youth is the perfect time to start a new journey to chase dreams.” On the afternoon of September 16, 2020, the School of Marxism held an opening ceremony for new postgraduates this year in the Multifunctional Room 301. The ceremony was attended by Liu Daoping, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of USST and Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection of USST, Peng Zongxiang, Secretary of the Party Branch of the School of Marxism, Jin Yaomei, Dean of the school, Niu Hai, Deputy Dean of the school, Xia Xiaohua, Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch of the school, tutor representatives, student representatives in the class of 2018 and 2019, and all the new postgraduates in the class of 2020. Xia Xiaohua hosted the ceremony.
“New students, welcome to ‘the big family of School of Marxism’. Today, you start a new chapter at the School of Marxism. Tomorrow, the school will be incredibly proud of you.” said Professor Jin Yaomei in the opening speech, ”I am delighted to offer three tips for you in the future: First, please make full use of the school’s resources, communicate with your tutor actively, and study seriously and intently, even when you feel left behind. Second, read seriously and avidly, read more and read good books. Have a broad knowledge for your academic study. Third, be adventurous and be diligent at theory-guided practice.” After that, Zhang Jinnuo, on behalf of new students, said, ”As students of the School of Marxism in the class of 2023, we will act upon the university motto of ‘Integrity, Righteousness, Diligence, Love, Pondering, Learning, Aspiration, Ambition’, do academic research carefully and stick to Marxism beliefs as members of the school community, remain true to our original aspiration and keep our mission firmly in mind in the new era.”
On behalf of students in the second and third years, Ding Chao in the class of 2022 also delivered a speech. He hoped new students would get involved with as much stuff as they could outside the classroom, and walk the talk to serve the big family of School of Marxism as Marxist youth in the new era.
Then Deputy Professor Qiu Fahua did her speech on behalf of tutors. “I hope you can adapt to the new situation quickly and identify with three things. First, the major. Improve your knowledge of your major. Second, the tutor in terms of academic regulations and research. You shall know that students and tutors are a community of shared future. Third, the identity of a postgraduate. Develop awareness of scientific study.” Besides that, she encouraged new students to get inspired and motivated to pursue an academic career with the tutor’s guidance.
At last, Liu Daoping made a closing speech. He encouraged students to do three things: “First, set some ambitious goals and work towards them. Second, study hard. Learn scientific methods. Learn the Marxist standpoint, viewpoints, and methods. Learn methods of social science research and think out of the box. Third, strive for greatness and work hard to reach your full potential.
The School of Marxism of USST will stay with you from this golden autumn. We believe new students in the class of 2020 will dream big dreams, seize the day, undertake the Party’s historic mission to become brilliant youth, and do their best for a better tomorrow of the university and our country.
