On September 9th, the opening ceremony for the Welcome Ceremony for the Freshmen of 2023 of Beijing Normal University Law School was successfully held at Room 502 of Teaching Building 9.
(Site of the welcome ceremony)
Professor Chai Rong, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Law School at Beijing Normal University, Professor Yin Jianfeng, Vice Dean of the Law School, Professor He Ting, Vice Dean of the Law School, Associate Professor He Dan, Vice Dean of the Law School, Professor Guo Yating, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Law School, Professor Peng Xinlin, member of the Discipline Inspection Commission of the Law School, Professor Sun Xinkuan, Head teacher of the 2020 Maxdo Class, Professor Sun Ping, Head teacher of the Class of 2023 LL.M. Program, Professor Shang Haowen, Head teacher of the Class of the 2023 Doctoral Program, Professor Yang Xu, Head teacher of Class 1 of the 2023 Undergraduate Program, Professor Qi Shufeng, Secretary of Student Affairs, and Professor Lian Jie, Assistant for Student Affairs. The ceremony was presided over by Chen Xuanyu and kicked off with the solemn national anthem.
(All teachers and students sang the national anthem)
(All teachers and students took a group photo)
Chai Rong, Secretary of the Party Committee at the Law School, extended a warm welcome to the incoming students. She emphasized the importance of engaging in meaningful dialogue with faculty to establish a robust knowledge base. Additionally, she encouraged students to immerse themselves in social practice, taking full advantage of the opportunities presented during winter and summer breaks to venture beyond the classroom. Her advice was aimed at nurturing students into becoming dedicated and effective legal professionals who would serve the community and society at large.
(Message from Professor Chai Rong)
Representative faculty member Sun Xinkuan, in his address, highlighted that within the confines of university campuses, students are granted a unique liberty of choice during their lifelong journey. This freedom is both invaluable and deserving of our utmost reverence and exploitation. Yet, it carries a weighty burden, for with choice comes consequence and responsibility. The decisions we make are often a reflection of our self-understanding. While we possess the autonomy to choose, we must also confront the outcomes of our decisions. To be accountable for the path one selects is to be accountable for the trajectory of one's life. Teacher Sun implores all students to gain a profound comprehension of themselves, to resolutely opt for the path that aligns with their aspirations, and to emerge as conscientious legal professionals throughout their academic pursuits.
(Representative faculty member Sun Xinkuan gave a speech)
Student representative Yin Nuohan, an undergraduate student of 2020, shared her insights on studying in the Law School. She believes that law school students can become listeners, explorers, and practitioners, fully experiencing the charm of law. In addition to studying, students can make use of the resources and geographical advantages of Beijing Normal University and Law School to enrich themselves and enjoy college life.
(Speech by Yin Nuohan, a student representative and undergraduate of 2020)
Xu Xingtong, a member of the 2023 undergraduate class, spoke on behalf of the new undergraduates. He contended that university is not a four-year respite following twelve years of diligent study, but rather an intense quest for truth and practical wisdom, characterized by sharp intellect and measured actions. It necessitates the valor to “set sail into the vast sea” and the tenacity to “sift through the sands to find the gold”. Xu extended his hope that all students will strive for independence and self-reliance, apply their knowledge with conviction, dare to keep pace with the times, and fulfill the era's expectations. May they learn to treasure their nation, pursue their youthful aspirations, and through concrete actions, continue to pen the next chapter of the rule of law for the betterment of the world. In doing so, they will realize the Chinese Dream of national prosperity and rejuvenation, and carry forward the indelible spirit bequeathed by generations of legal professionals from Beijing Normal University.
(Speech by Xu Xingtong, a representative of the undergraduate students of 2023)
Zhou Kai, a new student representative and doctoral candidate of 2023, addressed the assembly with a speech titled "Finding Your Own Melody." To compose the unique symphony of one's life, he asserted, it is essential to manage stress effectively and prioritize mental and physical well-being. We must discern our individual strengths and limitations, leveraging our talents while circumventing our flaws, and operate within the scope of our abilities to become the most content version of ourselves. Furthermore, Zhou emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective on success and failure, profit and loss—rejecting the relentless pursuit of material gain and the complacent acceptance of mediocrity. In doing so, we can strive to be the most realized version of ourselves.
(Speech by Zhou Kai, a representative of the 2023 doctoral class)
The welcome ceremony for the freshmen of 2023 at Beijing Normal University concluded triumphantly with the harmonious strains of the university song. The incoming freshmen will now embark from this new vantage point at the Law School of Beijing Normal University, marching in unison towards greater heights. They will carry forward the university's hallowed motto, "Learn, so as to instruct others. Act, to serve as example to all," and uphold the school motto of "Pursue Moral Education, Promote the Rule of Law." Assuming the mantle of "legal professionals from BNU," they are committed to diligent study, critical thinking, and holistic development. With rigorous self-discipline and a relentless pursuit of excellence, they will never falter from their founding mission beneath the red flag. Together, they will forge ahead, contributing to the progress and prosperity of the Chinese nation!
Source: Law School Youth League Committee