Nanjing University Celebrates 122nd Anniversary with Flag-Raising Ceremony

On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instruction of “building a world-class university with Chinese characteristics” and the second anniversary of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s reply to the young scholars who returned from studying abroad in our school, on May 20, our school held a “Keep in mind the instructions” , Gratitude and Endeavor – Flag Raising Ceremony of Four Campuses to Celebrate the 122nd Anniversary of the Founding of Nanjing University, Nanjing.” Tan Tieniu, secretary of the school party committee and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Tan Zhemin, president and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, attended the flag-raising ceremony.

At 7:30 a.m., the flag-raising ceremony officially began. With firm eyes and sonorous steps, members of the Nanjing University National Flag Guard escorted the bright five-star red flag into the venue. When the national anthem played, all teachers and students stood solemnly, paid attention, and played and sang the national anthem.

Remember your instructions, be grateful and forge ahead! Three teachers and students representatives delivered speeches for the school anniversary. In 2014, Chen Shangshang graduated from the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Nanjing University. Encouraged by General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions to build “the first Nanjing University”, he chose to study abroad. In 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping’s reply to the young scholars who returned from studying abroad in our school is just After completing his studies and returning to school to work, he ignited his motivation for struggle. Inspired by General Secretary Xi Jinping’s “Four Orientations” for scientific researchers, Wang Yurui, a doctoral student in the School of Modern Engineering and Applied Sciences, determined to do scientific research oriented to the country’s major strategic needs. He followed Professor Tan Hairen, a young scholar who returned from studying abroad, and gradually realized his career in the field of photovoltaic research. Overtaking in corners, committed to achieving greater success in self-reliance and self-improvement through science and technology. Zhang Qingyang, an undergraduate student from the School of Foreign Languages, demonstrates his youthful deeds through actions. With the cultural consciousness of actively promoting the spread of Chinese civilization and going global, he strives to set an example in strengthening cultural confidence and telling Chinese stories well.

The five-star red flag fluttered in the wind. Student representatives from various faculties and departments, including retired college students, held high the flag. All teachers and students sang the “School Song of Nanjing University” together, showing the passion of teachers and students of our school with their powerful singing. 1,220 fresh graduates were present. The words “Serve the Country and Serve the People” behind the students’ clothes are becoming more and more shining. In the future, they will go to various parts of the motherland to shine and demonstrate the responsibility of NTU people with practical actions.

Also participating in the flag-raising ceremony were school leaders Yang Zhong, Liu Hongjian, Chen Yunsong, Zou Yajun, Zheng Hairong, Wang Zhenlin, Lu Yanqing, Li Bin, Ding Aijun, members of the Undergraduate School, Party Committees, Academic and Engineering Departments, deputy secretaries of the Party committees and counselors of each department, and Department student representatives. Flag-raising ceremonies were held simultaneously at Gulou Campus, Pukou Campus and Suzhou Campus.