At 2 p.m., June 18,2014, the College of International Education held a grand commencement and degree conferring ceremony for the graduates of 2014 in the International Conference Hall of LNNU library. Many leaders presented this grand ceremony：Professor Han Zenglin, LNNU President, Professor Li Qingwei, LNNU Vice President, Professor Yuan Xaiojie, the Director of the Department of Academic Affairs, Associate Professor Di Qianbin, the Deputy Dean of Graduates Institute, Professor Li Baogui, Dean of LNNU College of International Education, Sui Ping, Party Secretary of LNNU College of International Education, tutors of these graduates, graduates of 2014 and some parents of these graduates. Associate professor Cao Ru, Deputy Dean of LNNU College of International Education presided over this ceremony.
The commencement and Degree Conferring Ceremony Began with the Grand National Anthem.
First, on behalf of Ceremony, LNNU Vice President Li Qingwei congratulated the graduates and was very pleased with these excellent graduates. When talking about these foreign graduated, Vice President Li Qingwei pointed out, “You like Chinese culture and come to LNNU from all parts of the world, overcoming language barriers. Your feelings toward China is very admirable. After you are back home, I hope you international students continue to study Chinese, disseminate Chinese culture and contribute to deepen the friendship between China and foreign countries.”
After that , Li Baogui, Dean of LNNU College of International Education, announced the list of Chinese and foreign graduates. 20 undergraduates and 80 postgraduates met the standards and requirements for graduation. Accompanying the music “ Auld Lang Syne”, the ceremony rose to a climax. Vice President Li Qingwei awarded the diploma to the graduates. LNNU President Han Zenglin awarded the degree certificates, turned the tassels for the graduates and took photos with the graduates. The graduates met this hard-earning moment with smiling faces.
Professor Han Zenglin, LNNU President, awarded the degree certificates and turned the tassels.
Then, student representatives gave speeches. Helen from Russia, King Alin from Korea, Goya from Italy, Haratamataki from Japan and Chinese Master Degree graduate Lu Hongfei related their study and achievements and expressed their departing feelings toward their old university. Haratamataki said, “ During these two short years’ study in LNNU, we international students from different countries, cultures and living backgrounds can live and study harmoniously and make an indissoluble bond with China. I hope with my knowledge I can spread Chinese language and culture in the world.” Associate Professor Ma Shujun gave a speech on behalf of the tutors. She reminded the graduates that graduation is not the end of study, but a beginning of a new study phase and hoped they can endure the social tests and trials and gain more hopes and dreams.
Later, Deputy Dean Cao Ru announced the lists of Provincial, municipal, university and school level awards of the graduates. Yuan Xaiojie, the Director of the Department of Academic Affairs awarded the certificate to the graduates who earned the award. Associate Professor Di Qianbin, the Deputy Dean of Graduates Institute awarded the honor certificates to the Excellent Graduation theses earners. Sui Ping, Party Secretary of LNNU College of International Education awarded the honor certificates to the students who won the Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of the College of International Education.
At the close of the ceremony, LNNU leaders, faculties and all the graduates take photos together in front of the library.
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