On the morning of September 13, WHU held the opening ceremony for its Grade 2021 graduate students at the 912 stadium. 9,174 graduate students in total started their new journey towards accomplishment and innovation around Luojia Mountain.

“2021” formation created by students in blue and white T-shirts.

President Dou Xiankang delivering a speech and passing on his expectation that students shall adhere to the natural principle and truth and be innovative in the realization of their life goals.

Vice President Shu Hongbing, an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,  leading all graduate students to take the oath of academic ethics and research integrity.

Flags of all schools and departments waving high in the wind, symbolizing high-spirited and vigorous youths.

Students taking photos to commemorate this unforgettable and significant opening ceremony, with smiles on their youthful faces.

A package is provided for the students with which they are expected to get accustomed to new graduate life soon Included are the national flag, the party flag, the graduate student handbook, and the scientific integrity and academic norms booklet.

The growth of these new students in WHU shall be witnessed by the rising sun over the old library, the moon at the top of Cherry Blossom Castle, and the song of the East Lake. May the new graduates have fruitful, rewarding, and practical experiences in the future!

Rewritten by: Cao Mi

Edited by: Zhang Yilin