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Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Holds its 2016 Commencement
2016-07-11 17:44:48
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July is the time when graduates don caps and gowns to celebrate their achievements and bid farewell to their universities before they embark on a new journey in their life. On the sunny afternoon of July 2, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Commencement 2016 was held at the Shenzhen University Town Sports Center. A total of 891 graduates, including 35 international students, celebrated together with their friends and families. Forty-five PhD and 846 master’s degrees were conferred. This was the first year that the commencement ceremony was covered live through the Internet.



Prof. Lin Jianhua , president of Peking University; Prof. Hai Wen, deputy director of Peking University Council, dean of Peking University HSBC Business School;Prof. Wu Yundong , chancellor of PKUSZ, and other school leaders all attended the ceremony. Heads of academic and administrative departments, faculty representatives, alumni representatives and other guests were also present at the ceremony and witnessed this memorable moment. The commencement was hosted by Bai Zhiqiang, deputy secretary and executive deputy dean of PKUSZ.

Dean Hai Wen officiates at the commencement ceremony.
 
 A specially produced video “Good Times at Southern PKU”, which featured photo montages and inspirational text, kicked off the ceremony. The video shared many graduates’ memories and affection for their university. Next, graduates sang“Love for PKU” along with the PKU Shenzhen Chorus to express their deep attachment and sincere wishes for Peking University. Then representatives of 2016 PKU Shenzhen graduates, faculty members, alumni, and school leaders provided remarks at the podium.  



On behalf of the 2016 graduates, Du Chenwei, a new graduate of the program in finance and economic news, noted that three years of life and study experience in Southern PKU has given her enough competence and courage to confront the forthcoming challenges and pressures of the world outside the campus.



The Dean of School of Advanced Materials, Pan Feng, delivered a speech on behalf of all PKUSZ faculty members. He used his own research experience to encourage students to acquire hard skills through constant practices and hard work.



Alumni representative, President of Shenzhen Techand Co., Ltd. Liu Shui shared his experiences and insights as a successful entrepreneur. He emphasized the significance of good partnerships, the ability to endure loneliness, honesty, and right attitudes towards success.



Next, Chancellor of PKUSZ, Prof. Wu Yundong talked about the “spirit of the craftsman” which includes the determination, patience and desire to achieve perfection. He hoped that all graduates from PKUSZ will live their lives with honesty, excellence, caring, and responsibility.  


 
The last commencement speaker was President of Peking University, Prof. Lin Jianhua. He first expressed congratulations to all the 2016 graduates. As a former dean of PKUSZ, he said that he was not only pleased and proud to see the achievements made by faculty and students and the great changes that have taken place at Southern PKU, but he also wished all the best to the graduates when they embark on the new life journey ahead of them.

By Fabio Deng
Edited by Priscilla Young