memory

-Speech by Li Peigen, President of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, at the 20 10 graduation ceremony.

Dear 20 10 graduates,

Hello!

First of all, I would like to extend my best wishes to you, wishing you complete your studies and embark on a new journey.

Students, you must have many precious memories in these years at Huazhong University of Science and Technology!

You are lucky that the prosperity of the country is so concentrated in your university memory. The memory left by the 2008 Olympic Games is not only the first number of gold medals, but also the wonderful opening ceremony, which shows the charm of Chinese culture and national centripetal force. In the past 60 years, the memory left by the anniversary is not only the wave of leaders, not only the advanced weapons independently developed, not only the smiles of female soldiers, not only the magnificent and neat team, but also the history of reform and opening up and the strength of flags; The memory left by the World Expo is not only the magic of compatibility of fire and water on Expo night, but also the grandeur of China Pavilion, the romance of foreign venues, the rise of China and the surprise of the world. You must remember the arrogance and rudeness of a president, and you also let him remember your disdain and contempt; Students, with your college memory, there will be some new words like "assorted eight-treasure rice", which will always be the new memory of this world.

In recent years, the frequent disasters in the country must have left a deep memory for you. Wenchuan's trembling failed to shake off the strength and tenacity of China people; The shaking of Yushu failed to shake the Qi Xin and Heli of the Han and Tibetan people. What you will remember is not only the cry of great sorrow, but also the baptism of great love; The drought in the southwest may also make you feel thirsty and hungry, leaving you with memories, not only the respite of the earth, but also the need for harmony in nature and scientific truth in development.

During these years in Huazhong University, you will leave special memories in your life. You must remember those childish days when you first entered the university, and those vivid scenes when your parents and relatives sent you to report for duty; You may remember "the tragic feeling when you suddenly attacked before the exam and walked to the examination room with a nervous mood", and you will also remember the joy when you got good grades; You may remember the story of this school that has no long history and is constantly pursuing Excellence; You may still remember the sad and dignified atmosphere in Tongji campus when the legends and masters of Tongji represented by Academician Qiu Fazu left. You may remember the crowded lecture hall with humanistic quality, and also remember the freedom and casualness in the community; You must remember the breath and pleasure of riding a bicycle on the "desperate slope"; You may remember the strand of hair and Gui Xiang that intoxicated you in the Youth Park, and the holiness or enchanting that made you linger by the lake. You may remember "the inner torment when you tell the girl you like that you are rejected", and you must remember the ecstasy when you first kiss.

However, do you still remember the establishment of the National Laboratory of Strong Magnetic Field and Photoelectricity? Do you remember the rise of Innovation Institute and Qi Ming College? Do you remember who drove your party flag? Remember the gentleman uncle who was in high spirits at the humanities forum? Do you still remember listening to your online "Mother Zhang"? Do you remember telling Miss Liu Yu who picked up the branches on the road? Do you remember the revised resume given to you by the new teacher? Hope is your first memory when you first enter the workplace. Students, there are too many people and things on the campus of Huazhong University that need your memory.

Please believe me, you may change some of today's memories in the future. The phoenix tree in Yuyuan Garden flies into the rain every year. Today, it may make you feel like a rainy day, making you feel irritable and depressed. In the future, you will feel that without the "rain" of the phoenix tree, the Yuyuan Garden will lack nutrients. Without the cover of phoenix tree, Huazhong University seems to lack the shade of its predecessors, and even less the precipitation of history. You must remember that the decline in school rankings made you angry. In the future, you may think that "ranking is not tiring" reflects the confidence and determination of Huazhong University.

I know you have some special memories. You must remember "push-ups", "hide and seek" and "drink boiled water". From excitement and stupidity, you remember justice; You remember "soy sauce" and "mom called you home for dinner". From numbness and comity, you remember responsibility and conscience; You must remember my wildness and sharpness. One day in the future, perhaps the memory of that year will make you ask yourself, is it the entertainment of your sister or the loneliness of your brother?

Dear students, your years in Huazhong University of Science and Technology have left me an eternal memory. I remember your long journey to find a relative as a martyr, and your experience on the long March of public morality; I remember your outstanding achievements in various societies; I remember that sometimes you feel "speechless" and sometimes you feel anxious. I remember that you were depressed about the lack of a seat in China's "Ivy League" school; I remember that some students were very angry about the location of the "Degree Gate" and tongji hospital in Optics Valley. I remember you shouting at me just now: "Uncle Gen, what have you done for us?" Yes, I have to torture my conscience from time to time. What have I done for you? What else can I do for Huazhong University?

As I remember, you are all young people. I remember "Ji Shantou", so ordinary, but extraordinarily beautiful; I remember that Hu Zheng among you published many high-level papers in international authoritative journals, which created a miracle for undergraduates to participate in research; I remember "School Song Man" and "Elective Prince", who were also lovely children. I remember those students who were addicted to online games and even dropped out of school frequently, and their eyes were blank and helpless when chatting with me. They are still children of Huazhong University, which has become an indelible memory in my heart.

I remember that your bicycles and thermos bottles were often stolen, and I remember the hardships you paid to seize your seats; Remember, cold hands and feet are cold in winter, and you can't sleep all night in hot summer; I remember that the canteen often made you angry. Of course, I remember I said, "We will never make any money for students". I remember you were not satisfied with this statement. I hope Huazhong University has especially ugly memories about the campus. As long as we remember those ugliness together, one day we can turn ugliness into beauty.

Students, most of you have to carry your luggage, even away from it. Please remember, it is best not to let your parents see you off again. "In the face of years of erosion, your troubles may be more and more, and the problems you consider may become more and more realistic. The change of role may make you feel a little caught off guard. " Maybe you will choose the "capsule apartment", or you have to live in a humble abode and become a member of the ant family. It doesn't matter, success is easier to patronize hardships, just like only muddy roads leave footprints. Please remember that in the future, you may never criticize your superiors at will, and colleagues may no longer have the simple relationship between classmates; Remember, don't complain too much, success never belongs to those who complain all day, and complaining won't help; Please remember, don't indulge in the virtual world, but also return to the reality of society; Remember, "Dare to compete and be good at transformation" is the spirit of Huazhong University, which may be the true meaning of your future success. Please remember, Huazhong University, your alma mater. "What is the alma mater? It's where you scold her eight times a day but don't allow others to scold her. "

Students, it may be difficult for you to have so many memories. If I ask you the memory of a word, it must be "Bei". I know you don't like "being hired" and "being powerful", so stand up straight and stand up, go to work by yourself, and be brave and brave in the society.

Dear students, maybe you don't have so many memories, maybe you will soon forget Uncle Gen's nagging and triviality. Although you don't like the quilt, Uncle Gen still wants to impose it on you: your future will be remembered by Central China!