On the morning of September 8th, Peking University held the opening ceremony for freshmen of Grade 20 17, which was attended by nearly 8,500 freshmen. Lin Jianhua, president of Peking University, delivered a speech entitled "Listen to the Voice of Learning", hoping that freshmen can experience and create the happiness of growing up.
On the spot, after the ceremony, Hao Ping, secretary of the Party Committee of Peking University, announced and read out the decision to award the 20 17-20 18 academic year doctoral principal scholarships to 565,438 students, including Liu Sixu and Linlin Chen, and presented awards to the winners.
The spokesperson for this year's freshmen is Zhao, a freshman of Grade 20 17 in Yuanpei College. Chongqing ranked fifth in science, first in China Women's Mathematical Olympiad (CGMO), and gold medal in national middle school students' Mathematical Olympiad. In addition, she is obsessed with literature and insists on literary creation.
Zhao said that mathematics is a fascinating road, but in her mind, writing is her passion. "In this garden that encourages diversity and freedom, every student can give full play to his strengths. There are the best mathematics majors in China and the best Chinese majors in the world. I believe that the ideal will grow and prosper in Peking University. " Zhao ended his speech with a poem, "Why don't teenagers dream of reaching for the stars? Dare to shoot a jade scale with a mulberry bow. Don't be too smart today. Ask him to see the sea level tomorrow. "
Sun Qixiang, Dean of Peking University University of Economics, gave a speech entitled "Cherish" as a teacher representative. Sun Qixiang first congratulated the freshmen on realizing their dreams through their own efforts, and hoped that the students would cherish the present. "Cherish each other, cherish health and be grateful. I hope that all students will cherish their inner desires, cherish our great era, and do their best to contribute to this era. "
Lin Jianhua, president of Peking University, said in his speech that everything in the past has changed, but the feelings of home and country and the spirit of being the first in the world have not changed. He hopes that students can respect differences and be tolerant and diverse, and determine the direction in the process of change.
"Don't be too utilitarian, too short-sighted, don't go with the flow, follow your curiosity and find your own interests. The courage to discover and admit your ignorance is a sign of true self-confidence. Always keep an open mind, be brave in questioning and learn with an open mind. " Lin Jianhua sent a message to freshmen, hoping that students can listen to the voice of learning, experience and create the happiness of growth.
After the headmaster's speech, all the students present stood up and put on the school emblem of Peking University. "Starting today, we will share the glory and responsibility of Peking University.