Lei Jun's atmosphere and foresight.
Wuhan University's anniversary celebrations have attracted much attention, especially in the "Graduate Donation" section. Among these people, Lei Jun donated 1.3 billion yuan, the largest donation in the history of the school. Lei Jun not only gave generous money at this celebration, but also donated a lot of money to the school, which shows his deep affection for the school. It's amazing how many donations there are.
Extended reading: Lei Jun's donation makes people have to admire his vision. As a giant of Chinese science and technology, Lei Jun has always been very concerned about and supportive of education, especially his alma mater, Wuhan University. His donation is not only a thank you to his school, but also his contribution and expectation for the development of education in China. Lei Jun's donation can be described as a large amount, not only because of its large amount, but also because his donation is not limited to the school's anniversary celebration, every time he returns to the school, he will donate to it, such long-term care and dedication, it is particularly precious. His donation not only made the anniversary of Wuhan University more brilliant, but also became a model that inspired more people to contribute to it.
Misers and stabs in the back.
However, what Tianjin University did at this graduation ceremony seemed a bit excessive, it was simply a stab in the back. Lei Jun is a brilliant entrepreneur and a group of outstanding graduates, but his sitting in the last row of the celebration raises questions about the purpose of Tianjin's move. For Tianjin University, this commemorative event, as well as its rich historical heritage, seem so insignificant.
Expansion: This "spoof" organized by Tianjin University to commemorate the school has attracted widespread attention and suspicion. Since it is an anniversary event of one university, other institutions usually call to congratulate or send representatives to attend to show their congratulations and support. Tianjin University focused the focus of this celebration on how to make fun of Wuhan University, especially how to deal with Lei Jun, a giant-level alumnus. Let Lei Jun sit at the back, a little childish, a little faceless. Such a move is not only confusing, but also makes people doubt the friendship between Tianjin University and the outside world.
A historic clash between the two schools.
This centennial war is also the most important link. Wuhan University claims to have started as a "self-improvement school" founded in 13 years, and this year is exactly the 130th anniversary of its establishment. However, as the first institution of higher education, Tianjin University was founded in 1898 and has been running for 128 years. This kind of contradiction in the era makes people wonder which college was established?
Read more: Regarding the historic dispute between the two colleges, we must approach it from a formally acknowledged point of view. Founded in 1895, Tianjin University is one of the earliest universities in China. Although Wuhan University claims to be a "self-improvement school" founded in 1833, there is some debate about this claim. According to the "Wu Science Daily", the school was founded in 1913, not in 1893, but for 20 years. Since no historian or educator has confirmed this claim, the 130th anniversary celebration has yet to be further studied. According to the available information, China's first universities were established in 1898 as Peking University, Tianjin University in 1895, Shanxi University in 1902, and Taiyuan University of Technology in 1902. They are all institutions of higher education that adopted the Western education model and modern education methods at the beginning of their establishment. Therefore, in terms of formal recognition, Tianjin University is recognized as the first university to be truly established, while Wuhan University is quite controversial about whether it was established.
Controversy over anniversaries.
We must face the controversy over this commemorative event with an objective and rational attitude. Tianjin and Wuhan are both important parts of China's university system, and ordinary students simply cannot get in. Whether it is 130 years or 110 years, this kind of ethereal title has nothing to do with their heritage. Since it's a university, there's no need to worry about those false names. What we have to do is to be humble, whether it is Tianjin University or Wuhan University, we must base ourselves on our own ability, rather than relying on our own ability to strive for it. In this regard, Tianjin University is not narrow-minded, but will not casually express its agreement. After all, what is not officially certified and approved by the Ministry of Education cannot be evaluated casually. Perhaps Wuhan University should be better suited to promote the 110th anniversary celebrations. Neither the 130th anniversary nor the 110th anniversary will change the influence and status of this university. In this regard, we should take a broader perspective and not be too obsessed with it.
All in all, Tianjin University "betrayed" Wuhan University's anniversary, which sparked a heated discussion. Lei Jun's generous donation and Tianjin University's "stingy" move have aroused people's attention and evaluation of these two colleges. In any case, we need to look at this issue with an objective and reasonable mindset, and we must look at the power and status of this university from a broader perspective.