CityU Macau Holds Ceremony for 2021/2022 Convocation and Confers Honorary Doctorate upon Prof Wang Weiguang
City University of Macau (CityU Macau) held the Ceremony for the Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees, the Ceremony for Academic Year 2021/2022 Convocation, and the first lecture of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the Cultural Centre, Taipa campus at 3:30 p.m. today. Professor Wang Weiguang was awarded the Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa, and he gave the first lecture of the Distinguished Lecture Series. A renowned Marxism research expert, Professor Wang is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, Chairman of the Subcommittee of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, former President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and former President of the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. In line with the anti-epidemic measures of the university, the ceremony and the lecture were conducted both online and on-campus.
The officiating guests of the ceremony included: Professor Wang Weiguang, Deputy Director Zheng Xincong of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Commissioner Liu Xianfa of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Macao Special Administrative Region, Chairman Lao Ngai Leong of the City University of Macau Foundation Trust Committee, Chairman Chan Meng Kam and Vice-Chairman Yan Zexian of the Council of CityU Macau, and Rector of CityU Macau, Jun Liu. Members of the University Council and the University Foundation, social elites, as well as academic staff, students, and school staff of the university attended the ceremony.
Rector Liu extended his welcome to around 3,000 new students and felt honored that Professor Wang Weiguang attended the ceremony at the university’s invitation. Rector Liu said that CityU Macau would forge ahead with becoming a metropolitan university with Macao characteristics, a Chinese spirit, and a global vision. He also gave the freshman convocation address to the students, listing seven expectations for them: first, take pride in being part of CityU Macau; second, learn how to learn; third, stay focused while expending their horizon; fourth, venture out of their comfort zone and make friends; fifth, learn another language; sixth, enjoy local food and appreciate local culture in Macao; and seventh, dare to dream about their future.
Following that, Chairman Chan and Rector Liu conferred the Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa upon Professor Wang Weiguang in recognition of his outstanding contribution to higher education and CityU Macau.
Scholarship awards were also presented to 64 outstanding students at the ceremony. The awards are supported by Higher Education Fund, Chan Meng Kam Foundation, Henry Fok Foundation, Bank of China Macau Branch, Luso International Banking Ltd., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau) Limited, Ying Hai Group Holdings Company Limited, Sands China Ltd., Jung Hau Dian Tsang International Auction Co Ltd., Boardware Information System Limited, the Social Welfare Bureau, China Telecom (Macau) Company Limited, Iek Seng Group Development Co. Ltd., and the Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce, as well as social elites (Wu Zuguang, Xin Fengxia, Liu Guangqi). The awards aim to encourage students to be diligent and keep achieving outstanding results in their studies.
Student representative Sun Pengmei, who is an undergraduate student of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, gave a speech on behalf of the freshmen. She said that being a member of CityU Macau was something to be proud of. Looking forward, she would develop life aspirations and set higher standards for herself. She would also learn to master the art of learning and living during her university years. Senior student representative Lam Pou Fat, who is a year-four student of the Faculty of International Tourism and Management, also gave a speech on behalf of the senior students. He encouraged the juniors to make plans for themselves, set goals for their university life and strive towards the goals with persistence. He also encouraged the juniors to choose the direction they would like to work towards during university years, build a solid foundation of professional knowledge, and train their critical and scientific thinking ability.
After the ceremony, Professor Wang Weiguang gave the first lecture of the Distinguished Lecture Series on the topic of “The Realistic Significance and Global Implication of President Xi Jinping’s July 1st Speech”. The Distinguished Lecture Series is part of the university-level High-end Academic Seminar of CityU Macau. Renowned experts and scholars from various fields will be invited to the university to give special lectures in the future, thus helping teachers and students broaden their horizons and enrich their knowledge.
To greet the new academic year, a national flag-raising ceremony was also held on the Taipa campus this morning. CityU Macau leaders, teachers, and students attended the ceremony. The ceremony marks the formal commencement of the new academic year and is also a way to express the love and wishes of CityU Macau for the nation and the Macao SAR.
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