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SYSU Commencement 2013

Last updated :2013-06-28

Source: News Center
Photo by: News Center, Guo Zhongfei, Chen Peixin, Zhang Danyan, Kaisaier, Zhang Zhaokun
Edited by: Wang Dongmei

On June 24-27, the four-day SYSU Commencement was held in K.K. Leung Hall. The “positive energy” we have gained from the last lesson at the University will motivate us in the days to come.

Let’s sing the University Anthem once again!

President Xu Ningsheng: Be socially responsible “bookworms”.

After the first session of the commencement, President Xu Ningsheng met with student representatives from the Liberal Arts College. He said that, SYSU need socially responsible “bookworms”, who will become leading figures in their fields. The “bookworms” of SYSU should aim high and assume the social responsibility to build our country.

Your words give us confidence.

Your gaze gives us courage.

Your smile gives us strength.

The President greets Li Naiqi, an outstanding undergraduate from the School of Information Science and Technology.

At the second session of the commencement held on the morning of June 27, Li Naiqi, sitting in his wheelchair, was the first student to receive the Bachelor’s Degree. In 2009, he excelled in the National College Entrance Exam and was enrolled in the School of Information Science and Technology. He once said: “Choosing computer as my major is to break through the limit of human being.” Now he has been accepted into the postgraduate program at SYSU and will attend the IJCAI as first author in August.

Alumni Representative Mr. Shuai Zhigang, who graduated from the Department of Physics in 1983, said in his speech:
Be a fully trustworthy cooperator.

　　　Alumni Representative Mr. Liu Wei, who graduated from the School of Engineering in 1987, said in his speech:
As long as you are perseverant, earnest and down-to-earth, you will approach your dream step by step.

Alumni Representative Mr. Zheng Nanyan, who graduated from the School of Information Science and Technology in 1991, said in his speech:
Put yourself into a competitive world.

Alumni Representative Mr. Yu Huimin, who graduated from Zhongshan School of Medicine in 1983, said in his speech:
You are the best!

　　　Alumni Representative Mr. Lin Shunmu, who graduated from Zhongshan School of Medicine in 1986, said in his speech:
Go wherever our motherland needs you the most.

This summer over 10,000 students are graduating from SYSU. At the commencement held in K.K. Leung Hall on June 24-27, they listen to the graduation exhortation written by Dr. Sun Yat-sen 90 years ago. Encouraged by his precept and the advice from professors and alumni representatives, the graduates are ready to embark on a new journey.

Your firm handshake encourages me to forge ahead.

Professor Chen Chunsheng: There is no limit to reading.

Professor Li Baojian: Strive for the benefit of our society and the glory of our nation.

Professor Kang Beisheng: If there is a will, there is a way.

Professor Xia Shuzhang: Every word in the graduation exhortation is a “positive energy”.

Alumni representative Mr. Kuang Yubin: Long-term perseverance will make you stand out and reach a certain height.

Alumni representative Ms. Fang Min: A soft and altruistic heart will enable you to meet all challenges and changes.

Alumni representative Mr. Ma Zhaochang: Aim high, but start with doing small things.

Four sessions of the commencement are held each day from June 24 to June 27, 2013. The graduates from four campuses gather together in K.K. Leung Hall on South Campus to witness the unforgettable moment.

The officiating professors on stage

Could you please sign for me?

The Tibetan student presents a hada to the President.

The 50-year-old Korean student from the School of Chinese as a Foreign Language has fulfilled his dream.

I’m “graduating” with my mum and dad!

The parents and relatives are witnessing the commencement on the second floor of K. K. Leung Hall.

At the solemn and grand commencement, the officiating professors recalled their own graduation many years ago at SYSU. Professor Huang Tianji graduated from the Department of Chinese in 1956. There was no commencement in the 1950s, and the University would host a graduation dinner. Professor Wang Bin graduated from the Department of English in 1967. There was no commencement in those years. As for today’s commencement, he is impressed with the newly added “speech by alumni representative”.

Alumni representative Mr. Lai Ganfeng, who graduated from Lingnan College in 1998, said in his speech:
Only by going out bravely can you come back perfectly.

Alumni representative Mr. Shi Shaobin, who graduated in 1989, said in his speech:
Do things that cannot be replaced by others.

Alumni representative Mr. Xu Liangjie, who graduated from the School of Information Management in 1991, said in his speech:
If you have a dream, the whole world will make way for you.

Alumni representative Mr. Zhu Yongping, who graduated from the Department of Law in 1987, said in his speech:
Today is the last lesson before you set foot in the society.

Alumni representative Mr. Zhang Jieming, who graduated from the School of International Business in 2010, said in his speech:
Believe in yourself that you have the ability to lead the world and change the world.

The Sun Yat-sen University Commencement 2013 starts on Monday, June 24 at K.K. Leung Hall. The procedures of this year’s ceremonies are as follows:

The scepter of Sun Yat-sen University enters — the host introduces the officiating professors — the host declares the start of the ceremony — all rise and sing the National Anthem — the host reads out Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s graduation exhortation — the host announces the decision of conferring bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees — the host announces the result of the selection of excellent undergraduate students of Sun Yat-sen University — the dean invites the President to confer degrees on the graduates — the President confers bachelor’s degrees — the alumni representative gives a speech — the President confers master’s degrees — the President confers doctoral degrees — all rise and sing the University anthem — the ritual concludes.

The solemn graduation ceremony and degree granting ceremony are going on. This is a moment full of smiles, tears, memories and dreams.