At the beginning of December, the 20th class of the Fudan University-University of Washington EMBA Program went to the United States to complete the program's last mobile classroom and hold a graduation ceremony at the Olin School of Business.
Class 20 students enrolled on the 20th anniversary of the program, and it was the first class to officially resume in-person classes since the pandemic. Despite some twists and turns, the Class of 20 students still completed their studies excellently and leaped to a new level in their lives through the Fudan University-University of Washington EMBA Program.
The years are like ripples, and when we embrace the tide of change, the sound of the waves in our hearts will become more profound. At the time of the abnormal and normal integration, the students of Class 20 quickly adapted to the changes in the environment, whether it was online classes or returning to campus, they all completed the project with a consistent desire for knowledge and exploration.
Time has brought resilience, faith has guided the way, courage and innovation have shimmered about the future, and the graduation ceremony of Class 20 has come to a successful conclusion at the Graham Chapel of the University of Washington.
At the graduation ceremony, Mike Mazzeo, Dean of the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis, delivered a speech to congratulate the students on their success during this time, and also wished the students "to remain optimistic and sensitive in the face of the challenges ahead", which is also the belief he has held in the face of work for 25 years.
today, you are those better people. you are equipped to solve problems better, thanks to your time at washu olin business school. and the challenges? well, we h**e to acknowledge, they are plentiful. i just want to encourage you to find the joy in confronting them. that is how i h**e approached my work over the past 25 years.
Professor Lu Xiongwen, Dean of the School of Management of Fudan University, expressed his expectations and blessings to the students in his speech. He hopes that the participants will become global citizens with a global perspective, connected and integrated with the world. Let the ambition not only be for yourself, but also for others. "We should use our knowledge to create well-being for humanity and contribute to global and social development. ”
i hope you will become global citizens with a global perspective. i hope you will find a sense of larger purpose in what you are doing. you should put your knowledge to work for the benefit of mankind and contribute to the development of the global economy and society.
Subsequently, Zhuang Xian, the representative of the outstanding graduates, expressed his thoughts. In her speech, she said that the uncertainty in the learning journey of Class 20 is the essence of life. The trainees managed to adapt to these uncertainties. "As we cross the final finish line together, let's applaud the unforgettable 18 months we have spent together. ”
During this trip to the United States, the participants also completed overseas courses at the Brookings Institution, a think tank, and had in-depth exchanges with 13 scholars from the fields of politics, economics, and environment.
The Brookings Institution's courses discuss a variety of topics such as new energy, environmental issues, and U.S.-China relations. From multiple perspectives, the scholars have built an academic platform for students to brainstorm.
Participating scholars included senior executive-in-residence at the University of Washington, Brookings; Adjunct Professor, George Washington University; Former U.S. House of Representatives (Michigan, Democrat) Bob Carr, Frances Colon, Senior Director of International Climate Policy at the Center for American Progress, Robert Daly, Woodrow Wilson International Scholar and Director of U.S.-China Issues, and Rai M., Senior Fellow in Global Economics and Development at the Brookings InstitutionDesai, CBS Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett, Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow in Global Economics and Development at the Brookings Institution, Rodney D., Chair of the Department of Economics at Georgetown UniversityLudema, Michael Ohanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, Norman Ornstein, Senior Fellow Emeritus, Enterprise Institute, Apoco, Executive Director of Global Public Affairs and former Congressman (Florida, Republican) of the U.S. House of Representatives (Fla., Republican), Dan Turton, Senior Advisor to the U.S. House Rules Committee, President of Westerdale Holdings rick w.Westerdale II, International Council on Clean Transportation Project Leader, Zifei Yang.
Standing on the dividing line of time, the students of Class 20 will open a new chapter from this moment, cast the background color of life with tenacity and faith, face the turbulence, dare to be the first, not be blocked by setbacks, do not rest on their laurels, and bloom their own light.
At this moment of celebration, I sincerely wish that the students of Class 20 can embrace the world, keep moving forward, and always maintain their curiosity and desire for knowledge, change and innovation in the era of continuous competition. May dreams bloom in this new era where everything is possible, and may you hold up a promising new future with endless strength!