The 130th anniversary of Wuhan University, 18 presidents of famous schools participated, Wang Shuguo and Zheng Qiang only saw one
Recently, Wuhan University held a star-studded celebration to celebrate the 130-year history of this ancient university. This is not only a temple of knowledge, but also a place where the dreams of countless students set sail.
It is reported that in the past 130 years, Wuhan University has actively explored the talent training model to adapt to economic and social development, and has cultivated more than 700,000 talents of various types, including more than 100 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and has made important contributions to national construction and social progress.
On the day of the 130th anniversary of the founding of Wuhan University, 18 presidents of famous universities attended, among which only Wang Shuguo and Zheng Qiang were foundedIn this celebration, Lei Jun, a 1987 computer alumnus of Wuhan University and founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, attracted much attention. He donated 1.3 billion yuan to his alma mater, which attracted widespread attention.
According to the official website of Wuhan University, this donation has set a record for the largest donation since the establishment of Wuhan University, and it is also the largest personal cash donation received by an alumnus in a university in China. Lei Jun said that the donation mainly supports three directions: scientific and technological innovation in the field of computer, basic research in mathematics, physics, chemistry, literature, history and philosophy, and the training of college students.
As an outstanding alumnus of Wuhan University, Lei Jun has always performed well. During his studies, he completed all four years of college credits in just two years. Shortly after graduating, he joined Kingsoft and led the company to grow and develop. In April 2010, Lei Jun founded Xiaomi.
Lei Jun has said many times that Luojia Mountain is the place where his dream set sail. The professional knowledge and Xi ability he learned at Wuhan University laid a solid foundation for his subsequent entrepreneurship. Lei Jun is a grateful person, only 6 years after graduation, in 1997, he began to donate to his alma mater and set up the "Tengfei Scholarship".
Since then, Lei Jun has also donated to his alma mater many times, and has set up a number of donation projects such as "Lei Jun Scholarship", "Lei Jun Science and Technology Building", and "Fight against New Coronary Pneumonia", with a total amount of 1.3 billion yuan. On October 20, 2016, Lei Jun also donated to support the construction of an artificial intelligence teaching and research building at Wuhan University, which was put into use on June 20 this year.
On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the founding of Wuhan University, we witnessed a unique form of giving, and unlike those gifts of digital ostentatiousness and material prominence, this special contribution was made by Yi Zhongtian, an alumnus of Wuhan University and a famous scholar, who expressed his deep attachment to Alma Mater in the form of a poem.
Yi Zhongtian's donation not only found a balance between arts and sciences, but also added a touch of literati elegance to this celebration with a strong commercial atmosphere. Through his actions, he sent a message to the world: fame and money are not the only pursuits, culture and character development are also crucial.
Of course, the celebration of Wuhan University is not only to commemorate the history of the founding of the university, but also to be a thought-provoking seminar to re-evaluate the development and reform of the university. Therefore, at the invitation of Wuhan University, the presidents of 18 famous universities across the country came in person, and many university leaders and representatives also expressed their views on the development of the university.
Wang Shuguo, President of Xi'an Jiaotong University, mentioned in his speech that the integration of science and education will become the mainstream of university reform in the future. He emphasized that our goal is to make the Chinese nation better on a global scale and break new ground, and we should focus our attention on contributing to the Chinese nation.
However, there were some regrets in this enthusiastic celebration. On this year's anniversary of Wuhan University, two highly anticipated figures, Professor Zheng Qiang of Taiyuan University of Technology and President Wang Shuguo of Xi'an Jiaotong University, were disappointed by the fact that Professor Zheng Qiang could not be present in person. Zheng Qiang is undoubtedly a heavyweight in China's university circles, and his speeches can always stir up waves and touch people's hearts.
Perhaps some people feel sorry because on this special day, we can't hear Zheng Qiang's voice. However, we should also understand that China's tradition has always focused on seniority, and universities are no exception. Taiyuan University of Technology may still need time in this regard.
Moreover, many people may know that some time ago, a netizen named "Huaqu" posted a post on social **, claiming that Zheng Qiang had an improper relationship with a woman during his tenure as president of Guizhou University in 2015, and alleged that he cheated on him in marriage**.
These major accusations have put Zheng Qiang in a hurry, so it is understandable that he avoided showing up in formal settings. But as the saying goes, those who are clean are self-purifying. Zheng Qiang chose to exercise the "law" to report the case to the public security organs as soon as possible.
*It has been verified that the accusation of Professor Zheng Qiang's adoption** is purely malicious rumor-mongering. At present, the person involved has been taken criminal coercive measures by the public security organs for criminal acts, and Zheng Qiang has finally returned his innocence.
In short, the 130th anniversary celebration of Wuhan University is not only a historical milestone, but also a new starting point. The successful holding of this celebration of Wuhan University has provided a model for other universities to learn and Xi, and also laid a solid foundation for Chinese universities to win more respect on the international stage.
Let us all look forward to China's higher education undertaking to make more brilliant achievements in the future and make greater contributions to the prosperity and progress of the country. The above content information is ** on the Internet, and the author of this article does not intend to target or insinuate any real country, political system, organization, race, or individual. The above content does not mean that the author of this article agrees with the laws, rules, opinions, behaviors in the article and is responsible for the authenticity of the relevant information. The author of this article is not responsible for any of the above or related issues, and does not assume any direct or indirect legal liability.